Rossland Screening Solutions - Our client, a Commodity Development Initiative (CDI Nigeria) is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Crops Outgrower Programme Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- We seek an Outgrower Programme Manager for agricultural outreach and extension activities.
- The initiative aims to promote food security and sustainable livelihoods through local rice production.
- The initiative will be implemented in collaboration with development partners and financers.
Key Responsibilities
- Business model development: Establish an economically and agronomically viable model for local rice production by smallholders
- Farmer capacity building: Ensure that farmers have the skills and the means to maximize agricultural productivity and quality. This may include agriculture and business training, access to finance, access to inputs, development of farmer cooperatives, literacy and numeracy, etc.
- Risk management: Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation measures, e.g. for crop risks, environmental risks, social risks, credit risks, sovereign risks, etc.
- Management and supervision: Ensure that staff have the necessary skills, resources, and motivation to work effectively. Establish systems and processes for tracking activities, budgets, stocks, distributions, etc.
- Monitoring and reporting: Monitor project activities and impact (economic, social, and environmental). Write narrative and financial reports to managers and donors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with donors, government partners, banks, local leaders, and others.
Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- 5+ years of experience managing agri-businesses or development projects, preferably in rural Africa
- A Master's or four-year university degree in Agriculture, Business Management, Development Studies, or related field.
- Passion for sustainable development, strong relationship skills, excellent sense of leadership and initiative, and willingness to adapt to rural environments.
- Nigerian nationals are particularly encouraged to apply, although candidates of all backgrounds are welcome.
Application Closing Date
20th December, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
[email protected]
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.