Cross River State Government (Ministry of International Development Cooperation) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is desirous of engaging Cross River indigenes of all gender in the employ of the Public/Civil Service for take-off of CRS-APPEALS (World Bank Assisted) Project in the capacity below:
Job Title: Agro-processing Specialist
Location: Cross River
Functions and Responsibilities
- The incumbent under guidance of SPC will coordinate and identify improved agro-processing technologies which are apt for all processing activities of all the crops, livestock and fisheries supported under this project.
- The Incumbent will further work on dissemination and follow-up on identified agro-processing technologies.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- First degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, and other related disciplines.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, agro-processing and supply chain management.
- Previous experience in value chain development including vertical and horizontal coordination of farmers group and backward integration.
- Ability to build up partnership with technology innovation centers, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.
Application Closing Date
16th February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward written Applications with necessary supportive documents like Current Posting, Computer Number, Current Pay Slip and ten CV's in hard copies addressed to:
The Hon. Commissioner
Ministry of International Development Cooperation,
New Secretariat Complex,
Calabar,
Cross River State.