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: Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist
Location: Kano
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A minimum of Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, MBA, Economics, Sociology, Gender and Development Studies and other related disciplines
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in developmental projects (with livelihood component)
- Experienced in participatory stakeholder consultation and engagement
- Demonstrate ability to mobilise group for action e.g group formation, credit administration or social action
- Excellent facilitation skills and experience in preparing and reviewing business plans or proposals
- Good knowledge of social development/safeguard issues such as gender and youth policies & issues
- Strong knowledge of computer applications including Geo-enabling or Geographical Information System skill is an added advantage
- Experience in coordinating stakeholder feedback or inquiries.
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.