Productivity Enhancement Specialist at the Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kano State wishes to announce that a new Project named Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) in collaboration with the State, Federal and World Bank has been approved for implementation in six selected States (Kano, Kaduna, Kogi, Enugu, Lagos and Cross Rivers).

Applications are invited from all suitably qualified candidates within and outside the State Civil Service for the position below:

Job Title: Productivity Enhancement Specialist

Location
: Kano

Qualifications and Experience Required
  • Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Mechanization and other related disciplines
  • Experience working with agro-input or advisory services companies, research institute or CG center.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technology dissemination projects
  • Ability to build partnership with research centers, extension organizations and technology innovation centers and agro-allied commercial technology businesses
  • Clear understanding of cropping calendar, weather information and climate smart agricultural practices.
  • Excellent understanding of value chain analysis, development and Good Agricultural Practices.
Application Closing Date
29th January, 2018.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications together with all relevant Documents and their GSM number for contact to:
The Managing Director,
Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA),
Km 9, Hadeja Road,
Kano State.


Note
: The successful candidates will be shortlisted and notified for the date of the interview soonest.