State Agro-Processing Engineer - SPIU at Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company FZC

The Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company (DSEZ-MC) is the managing corporate entity and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) driving Delta State's industrialization and economic growth. It oversees the operations of the state's major free trade zones, positioning the region to become a major hub for business, agriculture, and innovation.

We invite applications for the position below:

Job Title: State Agro-Processing Engineer (SAPE) - State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU) Under FGN / AfDB / IsDB / Assisted SAPZ Phase 2 Programme

Location: Asaba, Delta

Background

• The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has applied for credit from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) to implement the AfDB/IsDB Assisted Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme-phase 2 in partnership with the State Government and Private Investors.
• The State Government in partnership with FGN and AfDB is desirous of engaging the services of experienced and competent project personnel from the state public/civil service in the State Ministries or its Agency to fill the vacancy above for the phase-2 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme
• Successful candidates will be accepted on secondment from their respective organizations and such staff will continue to receive salaries from their parent organizations and a monthly performance incentive from the programme.
• At the end of the project cycle, project staff will return to their respective organizations.

Main Responsibilities

• The SAPE will work under the direct supervision of the SPC and in collaboration with the Infrastructure Engineer at NPCO, processors and aggregators at ATC.
• Overall, the SAPE will be directly in charge of state-level interventions in the area of promoting the use of improved and more efficient value addition equipment and technologies for agro-processing, handling, aggregation, storage and packaging.

Reporting and Location:

• The position will be based in the PSIU but may involve occasional travel to NPCO in Abuja. The SAPE will report directly to the SPC.

Qualification and Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or Food Science and Technology.
• Strong background in engineering and technological aspects of agro-processing and agricultural product handling (storage, preservation and packaging).
• Practical skills and at least 3 years work experience on matters relating to food and agricultural processing, agro-industrial development and MSME promotion.
• Being registered with COREN is an added advantage
• A good knowledge of donor funded projects.
• Good negotiation, inter-personal skills and communication abilities.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 10 copies of their Expression of Interest (EOI) applications, including one original and nine (9) photocopies,  properly sealed and clearly marked at the top right-hand cover "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF OFFICERS UNDER FGN/AfDB/IFAD/IsDB-SAPZ PROGRAMME." Each envelope should include a CV, Application Letter, and photocopies of relevant Credentials suited for the position being applied for.

The sealed envelope should be addressed to "The Managing Director/CEO, Delta Special Economic Zone MC-FZC" and submitted in the Submission Box, located at:
No. 24 Ogbolu Onwuka Street, (DSS Road),
Off Anwai Road, Asaba,
Delta State.