The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations (UN) Development Agent with its head office at Rome, Italy. The Agency collaborates with developing countries to develop their afro-economic potentials. In Nigeria, FAD has proposed to partner wit h sits (6) States in the Federation to promote the production, processing (to add value) and marketing of Rice and Cassava, Taraba is one of the participating states, to order to pot in place the machinery for the takeoff of the Agency in Taraba state, the necessary key staffs to run the project are here by invited to apply for the position below.
Members of the public including both retired and serving civil servants are therefore invited to apply to fill the following position in the State Programme Management Unit:
Job Title: State Value Chain Infrastructure Officer (SVCIO)
Location: Taraba
Main Responsibility
The SVCIO will work under the direct supervision of the State Programme Manager(SPM), in close collaboration with the State and the Local government Area (LGA) Engineers, and the state authorities.
- Specific Duties
- Ensure that the preparatory activities and implementation of the infrastructure intentions are progressing according to the work schedule.
- Develop a detailed action plan to implement the various activities proposed under the sub-component for the State and the LGAs in close consultation with the key stakeholders, Select contractors and consultants as per the Programme Implementation Manual (PIM) and oversee the work of these service providers;
- Identity the target communities using the eligibility criteria developed bribe sub-continent. Relevant agencies such as the State ministry of works, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Water resources, Ministry of Agriculture, River Basin Development Authority (RBDAs) where applicable, water Board, and the LGAs should be consulted in this process.
- Ensure that contracted consultants prepare the LGA level Value Chain Action plan (VCAP). The VCAP will identify critical constraints/ challenges; opportunities available and recommend appropriate value chain (VC) linked interventions, The above mentioned key stakeholder, the VC operators and the community should be part of this process.
- Supervise the construction/rehabilitation of feeder roads, the construction of agro-processing and market infrastructure (inc. water supply systems and related ancillary works) for sub-component 1.1 and 1.2.This includes the construction of stores flood protection dykes and rehabilitation of irrigation schemes under sub-component 2.2 implemented contractors The SVClD will be assisted the the LGA Engineers during supervision.
- Prepare measurement of works and certificate of payment for all infrastructure activities as supported by the LGA Engineers.
Qualification and Experience
- A minimum of BSc University Degree in Civil Engineer
- At least Five years of practical experience in agricultural and/or rural development projects.
- A Civil Engineer with strong background of practical experience in agricultural related civil works and agro-processing technologies contributing to rural development.
Application Closing Date
20th August, 2014
Method of Application
Candidates are advised to see the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources for details of Responsibilities and Specific duties for these vacancies.
Interested candidates are invited to apply for position of their interests and submit same to:
The Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
PMB 1080
Jalingo, Taraba State.
Note: Candidates are to attach their resume and submit their applications to the above address.
Screening and interview of candidates will take place on the
26th of August 2014.
Interview Venue
Conference Hall, FADAMA III Office,
Jalingo from 09:00 AM.