Federal Department of Rural Development
(FDRD) – The Federal Government of Nigeria
has secured a credit from the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for
the implementation of Value Chain
Development Programme (VCDP).
The VCDP will address the constraints along
the cassava and rice Value Chains in
Anambra, Ebonyi, Benue, Taraba, Niger and
Ogun States. The programme comprises three
complementary and mutually reinforcing
components viz: Agricultural Market
Development; Smallholder Productivity
Enhancement: and Programme Coordination
and Management.
The specific objective of the Programme is to
enhance on a sustainable basis, the incomes
and food security of poor rural households
engaged in production, processing and
marketing of rice and cassava in the
participating states.
Job Title: National Programme Coordinator
(NPC)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The National Programme Coordinator will
be responsible for the overall
management and implementation of the
Agricultural Value Chain Programme.
She/he will also be responsible for
managing the team of experts within the
NPMU and ensuring their performance
and that of the Service providers hired to
implement programme activities.
A key element of the position will be to
ensure that the programme achieve its
development objectives.
Specific Duties:
Head the secretariat of the National
Programme Steering Committee (NPSC).
Responsible for the coordination of
implementation of the programme among
the participating states.
Provide guidance to the Programme Staff
at both the national and state levels.
Liaise with other relevant Programmes
and Technical Departments in the Public
sector and Private Sector Consolidate the
State Annual Work Plan and Budget
(AWPB) and submit to NPSC and IFAD for
approval.
Oversee the contracting of support staff
and consultants, particularly Value Chain
Service Providers.
Supervision and coordination of the State
Programme Management Unit (SPMU).
Convene and host periodic meeting with
the staff of SPMU.
Ensure timely delivery of quality reports
(AWPB, semi-annual reports, financial
statements, audit reports, RIMS data, etc)
to FDRD and IFAD.
Coordinate supervision mission and
ensure the implementation of
recommendations (supervision and
audits).
Organize impact evaluation, beneficiary
assessment, Mid-Term Review and Final
Evaluation of the project.
Reporting and Location:
The position will be in the NPMU office
located in Abuja. The NPC will report
directly to Director, FDRD, and indirectly
to the National Programme Steering
Committee (NPSC). As the secretary to
the NPSC, the NPC will also report
quarterly to the NPSC.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Masters or Higher Level University
Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural
Economics or other relevant discipline
Minimum of 15 years post-qualification
experience, Including at least 10 years in
agriculture-related management position
of donor funded projects.
Proven record in the field of project
preparation, coordination and supervision
of agricultural projects, particularly
agricultural Value Chain.
Good writing skills and computer literacy
will be an advantage.
Job Title: Financial Controller (FC)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Programme
Coordinator, the Programme Financial
Controller (FC) will be responsible for
overseeing the management and
administration of the Programmer’s
finances.
Specific Duties:
Ensure the Programme’s financial
procedures, as detailed in the Programme
Implementation and Financial Manuals,
are strictly adhered to by all Programme
Staff and implementing partners at the
national and state levels.
Facilitate the timely disbursement of
Programme funds to the various
accounting units.
Compile Statement of Expenditures (SOEs)
for the NPMU and other implementing
partners for timely preparation of
withdrawal applications.
Ensure adherence to International
Financial Reporting System, as well as
Government of Nigeria financial practices
and circulars as issued from time to time.
Maintain sound accounting system that
ensures installation of good and complete
chart of accounts, and maintain all
relevant
books of accounts that ensures complete
recording and reporting of all financial arid
non-financial transactions of the
Programme at all levels.
Facilitate and ensure that external
auditors are provided with all necessary
documents and information during the
audit as detailed in the Financing
Agreement.
Prepare consolidated financial reports and
statements and advising Programme
Coordinator on the Program
Job Title: Procurement Officer (PO)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be
responsible for the management of
Programme procurement activities as part
of Programme
Implementation arrangements, in
accordance with relevant National and
IFAD Procurement Guidelines, building
capacities of other Programme
Implementing Partners.
Specific Duties:
Undertake procurement activity as per
the draft Procurement Plan which
provides the estimated cost s and the
basis for the
procurement methods for each
procurement item under the programme.
Prepare technical specifications for
procurement of goods, works and
services.
Prepare bidding documents, tender
notices, and invitations for bids.
Receive, open and evaluate bids, as well
as finalize contracts.
Administer contracts to ensure
compliance with the contract conditions,
payment terms.
Maintain all the records relating to
procurement.
Maintain a separate record relating to
complaints and their redressal.
Update periodically the Procurement Plan
in agreement with the Programme team to
reflect the actual programme
implementation needs and improvements
in institutional capacity.
Ensure implementation of agreed
procurement arrangements.
Prepare procurement implementation
reports in accordance with reporting
requirements of IFAD and the government
for both
the NPMU and consolidated reports for
the entire programme.
Providing guidance and supervision for
the state, the beneficiaries and service
providers.
Ensuring that the procurement capacity of
state, beneficiaries and service providers
is developed.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
University Degree in Civil Engineering or
equivalent qualification. Masters degree
will bean added advantage
Minimum of 7 years of relevant post
qualification experience in donor
supported programmes.
Strong background and experience in
successfully carrying out procurement
using similar procedures, methods,
specifications
etc.
Knowledge (at least 6 years) of
internationally accepted ‘best practice’
systems, the Nigerian Procurement Laws
and guidelines and experiences in
working with donor funded projects.
Good writing skills and good computer
skills required
Ability of team spirit, good interpersonal
and conflict management skills
Integrity and confidentiality.
Interpersonal and time management
skills.
Job Title: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
Specialist
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
(PME) Specialist will have overall
responsibility for coordinating and
facilitating the planning, M&E activities
related to the Programme Implementation.
The Specialist will ensure that robust
systems for PME are established and fully
linked to other information and knowledge
systems, to enable the Programme to be
flexible and responsive to changing
circumstances.
The Specialist will also assess needs and
capacity for PME at national level and
accordingly design and implement
capacity building programmes.
The Specialist will work closely with
relevant NPMU and SPMU staff to ensure
a coherent and collaborative approach to
PME.
Specific Duties:
Develop the Programme M&E System on
the basis of the programme’s Logical
Frame work taking into account
Government
monitoring frameworks;
Organize and supervise focused baseline
surveys at the beginning of the
programme be undertaken by a
contracted institution;
Prepare an M&E Plan, Including the
programme’s monitoring formats;
Establish indicators for outputs, outcomes
and impact, monitor implementation
processes and performance, and assess
outputs and outcomes;
Foster participatory planning and M&E by
training and involving stakeholder groups;
Oversee design of a field-based system
for the programme monitoring that
incorporates the logical framework
approach;
Presume essential data to be included in
quarterly, semi-annual and annual
reports;
Monitor financial and physical progress as
well as reporting back to stakeholders to
create a better learning environment;
undertake project and thematic
evaluations;
Integrate the M&E system into the overall
programme coordination and organization
function and with other information and
knowledge systems;
Ensure capture of intended impact as well
as successes and failures: prepare
reports and guide staff in preparing their
progress reports;
Organize and oversee annual review and
planning workshops and preparation of
annual workplans and budgets:
Inform and join supervision missions by
screening and analyzing reports;
Support advocacy efforts through
providing evidence of impact gathered
through the M&E system. closely linked to
knowledge management activities;
Undertake any other duties that may be
assigned to him/her by the National
Programme Coordinator.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Masters or Higher Level University
Degree in Agricultural Economics,
Economics Statistics or other relevant
field.
Proficient in the use of databases and
spreadsheets, in the use of statistical and
other software packages for both
quantitative and qualitative analysis and
demonstrated skills in quantitative and
qualitative analysis and data
management.
Experience in analyzing complex
programmes or policies.
A minimum of 10 years experience
working in M&E and/or project
management in areas such as agriculture,
marketing, rural finance – and policy
matters.
Proven experience in designing and
implementing successful M&E systems
and developing MIS.
Solid understanding of use of modern
information and communication
technology (ICT) in development and
excellent knowledge of computer-based
communication stools, In particular web-
based technology.
Experience in facilitation, in particular of
learning processes.
Strong written and oral communication
skills.
Job Title: Knowledge Management and
Communication Advisor
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Knowledge Management and
Communication (KMC) officer will have
overall responsibility for coordinating,
supporting and facilitating the KMC
activities related to the Programme
Implementation.
The Officer will work closely with the
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
Officer in provide leadership, guidance
and capacity building in KMC and PME.
The Officer will develop and implement
the Programme Knowledge Management
and Communication Strategy.
Specific Duties:
Develop and manage the implementation
of the KMC strategy.
Prepare a KMC plan for actions at
national, state and local levels.
Develop and manage relevant databases.
Develop relevant guidelines for enhancing
institutional culture of learning and
knowledge-sharing.
Play a leading rote in external relations,
building relations with media personnel,
liaison and public relations.
Guide staff on information collection,
processing, and information dissemination
methods.
Foster partnerships and linkages for
broader knowledge-sharing and learning
with other related initiative, aiming at
synergy and alliance building.
Ensure that innovative experiences,
naming and good practices are captured,
synthesized, documented and shared
continuously within the Programme, within
the relevant stakeholders and, with the
IFAD Country Programme Team (CPT) and
with in-country partners, IFAD and other
regional and international partners.
Put in place systems to facilitate the
collection, analysis, documentation and
sharing of lessons and good practice.
In close collaboration with the PME Officer
ensure the effective management of the
KMC Programme, including quality
management, reporting, and monitoring
and evaluation; ensure that information
systems are integrated.
Provide technical backstopping and
guidance to capacity building activities of
the Programme;
Ensure that the relevant tools and
processes are in pace for implementing
staff to collect, process/analyse, store
and share
information and knowledge, and ensure
relevant staff have the capacity to use
them.
Establish information technology
requirements for effective implementation
of the IKMC strategy.
Assess and establish appropriate
communication channels to be used for
different stakeholders.
Plan and coordinate alt communication
and advocacy campaigns through mass
media, newsletters, stakeholders
meetings, and other communication
channels as appropriate.
Develop and disseminate information and
knowledge products as appropriate.
Facilitate programme’s annual review
workshops, impact assessment studies,
Mid Term Reviews and completion.
Assist in developing communication tools
to enable monitoring and evaluation of
project’s activities.
Monitor and evaluate performance of the
programme’s IKMC strategy.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Higher-level University Degree in afield
related to communication, Journalism, or
a related discipline. Experience in
Agricultural Communication will be an
added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in
information, knowledge management,
and/or development communication,
preferably in
tire agriculture and rural development
sector. Experience in extension services
an advantage.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in ICT.
Proven ability in documentation and
advocacy; demonstrated capacity to
develop and oversee implementation of
presentations, communication and
reporting skills
Strong oral and Written communication
skills.
Job Title: Market and Enterprise Development
Advisor
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Market and Enterprise Development
Advisor (MEDA) will work in close
collaboration with SPMU Business and
Market Development Officer (SBMDO),
the SPMU Agricultural Processing and
Quality Enhancement Officer and the
National Authorities.
Overall, The NMEDA will lead the sub-
component designed to increase value
addition and improve access to markets
by small and medium-scale producers
and processors.
Specific Duties:
Coordinate the development,
implementation and monitoring of VCD
measures and activities in supporting
policy and regulatory framework for
promoting enabling environment for VCD.
Provide the leadership, technical guidance
and supervision for the initiation and
execution of support measures, activities
and processes for quality control and
standardization of processed products
under the VCDP.
Lead and supervise the formulation and
implementation of measures and
interventions for increasing the access of
VC operators to market information and
improving market linkages between
producers, processors and market
operators.
Develop and supervise the execution of
VCDP measures and interventions
designed to strengthen the business
management capacity of post-harvest VC
operators (individuals and organizations)
for improved business, organizational and
corporate performance and sustainability.
Give technical direction and management
leadership in identifying actions and
mechanisms for the implementation of the
measures and activities in promoting the
use of value addition technologies
including post-harvest handling,
processing, storage and packaging.
Deal and interact with national and state
government agencies in consultative and
collaborative activities.
Select service providers where necessary
and formulation of TDRs and scope of
work for the service providers.
Supervise, monitor and certify the work of
service providers for the various
activities and assignments.
Provide technical supervision of the Work
of States’ Business and Market
Development Officers and the State
Agricultural Processing and Quality
Enhancement Officers.
Provide technical guidance and
coordination for the acquisition of agro-
processing equipment and technologies
under the VCDP Source and use
information from various sources for the
implementation and coordination of
activities and measures for the promotion
of value addition and improvement of
market access by VC operators: and
Design capacity building and technical
assistance measures and activities iv the
areas of policy and regulatory support,
value addition, market access, business
management, quality control and
standardization.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Master’s Degree in Business
Management, Marketing, Agribusiness, or
related fields.
Strong background in business and
marketing blended with practical skills
and at least 7 years work experience iv
issues and
programmes relating to agricultural
commodity marketing, agro processing
and agro-industnial development and
MSME promotion.
Good negotiation, inter-personal and
relational skills.
Previous experience in working with
government and private sector will be a
great advantage.
Job Title: Agricultural Production Advisor
(APA)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Agricultural Production Advisor will be
responsible for the overall management of
the activities related In productivity
improvement of Smallholder farmers.
Specific Duties:
Provide guidance to the Agricultural
Production/FFS and Rural institutions and
Gender Mainstreaming Officers at state
level in
periodic meetings convened by the
National Programme Coordinator and
during periodic field visits.
Liaise With other relevant programmes
and technical departments in the public
sector such as the Federal Fertilizer
Department, the National Agricultural Seed
Council, the National Root and Tuber Crop
Research Institute, the National Cereals
Research Center.
Liaise with any other stakeholder such as
IITA, Africa Rice, seed companies, agro-
dealers at the Federal level.
Design and set up the overall distribution
scheme of certified seeds/improved
cassava cuttings, fertilizers, and
herbicides as
well as of equipment at state and LGA
level.
Manage the procurement procedure of
fertilizers, foundation seeds and cassava
cuttings, certified seeds and improved
cassava cuttings, herbicides and
equipment(threshers, power tillers, seed
processing plant. sprayers).
Oversee the contracting of the service
provider responsible for implementing the
activity pertaining to, promoting and
disseminating sustainable agricultural
practices through the FFS approach.
Manage the procurement procedure of
service providers for FOs’ capacity
building.
Consolidate state progress reports and
contribute to the drafting of periodic
project progress reports of the NPMU.
Consolidate the state annual work plans
and budgets for component2.
Contribute to the design of TORs of impact
evaluation, beneficiary assessment, mid-
term review and final evaluation of the
project.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Masters or Higher Level University
Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture and
other relevant discrpline.
Minimum of 10 years post-qualification
experience including at least 7 years in
implementation of productivity
enhancement projects using participatory
approaches and gender mainstreaming.
Proven record in the field of project
implementation of productivity
enhancement project.
Good writing skills and computer literacy
will be an advantage.
Application Deadline: 18th February, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
send their applications to:
The Director,
Federal Department of Rural Development
No. 30 127, Algiers Street,
Beside PDP National Secretariat,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, FCT.
Note:
This position is open to serving public
officers as well as other interested
candidates.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. All applications must bear the
positions applied for, on the top right hand
side of the envelopes.
(FDRD) – The Federal Government of Nigeria
has secured a credit from the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for
the implementation of Value Chain
Development Programme (VCDP).
The VCDP will address the constraints along
the cassava and rice Value Chains in
Anambra, Ebonyi, Benue, Taraba, Niger and
Ogun States. The programme comprises three
complementary and mutually reinforcing
components viz: Agricultural Market
Development; Smallholder Productivity
Enhancement: and Programme Coordination
and Management.
The specific objective of the Programme is to
enhance on a sustainable basis, the incomes
and food security of poor rural households
engaged in production, processing and
marketing of rice and cassava in the
participating states.
Job Title: National Programme Coordinator
(NPC)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The National Programme Coordinator will
be responsible for the overall
management and implementation of the
Agricultural Value Chain Programme.
She/he will also be responsible for
managing the team of experts within the
NPMU and ensuring their performance
and that of the Service providers hired to
implement programme activities.
A key element of the position will be to
ensure that the programme achieve its
development objectives.
Specific Duties:
Head the secretariat of the National
Programme Steering Committee (NPSC).
Responsible for the coordination of
implementation of the programme among
the participating states.
Provide guidance to the Programme Staff
at both the national and state levels.
Liaise with other relevant Programmes
and Technical Departments in the Public
sector and Private Sector Consolidate the
State Annual Work Plan and Budget
(AWPB) and submit to NPSC and IFAD for
approval.
Oversee the contracting of support staff
and consultants, particularly Value Chain
Service Providers.
Supervision and coordination of the State
Programme Management Unit (SPMU).
Convene and host periodic meeting with
the staff of SPMU.
Ensure timely delivery of quality reports
(AWPB, semi-annual reports, financial
statements, audit reports, RIMS data, etc)
to FDRD and IFAD.
Coordinate supervision mission and
ensure the implementation of
recommendations (supervision and
audits).
Organize impact evaluation, beneficiary
assessment, Mid-Term Review and Final
Evaluation of the project.
Reporting and Location:
The position will be in the NPMU office
located in Abuja. The NPC will report
directly to Director, FDRD, and indirectly
to the National Programme Steering
Committee (NPSC). As the secretary to
the NPSC, the NPC will also report
quarterly to the NPSC.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Masters or Higher Level University
Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural
Economics or other relevant discipline
Minimum of 15 years post-qualification
experience, Including at least 10 years in
agriculture-related management position
of donor funded projects.
Proven record in the field of project
preparation, coordination and supervision
of agricultural projects, particularly
agricultural Value Chain.
Good writing skills and computer literacy
will be an advantage.
Job Title: Financial Controller (FC)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Programme
Coordinator, the Programme Financial
Controller (FC) will be responsible for
overseeing the management and
administration of the Programmer’s
finances.
Specific Duties:
Ensure the Programme’s financial
procedures, as detailed in the Programme
Implementation and Financial Manuals,
are strictly adhered to by all Programme
Staff and implementing partners at the
national and state levels.
Facilitate the timely disbursement of
Programme funds to the various
accounting units.
Compile Statement of Expenditures (SOEs)
for the NPMU and other implementing
partners for timely preparation of
withdrawal applications.
Ensure adherence to International
Financial Reporting System, as well as
Government of Nigeria financial practices
and circulars as issued from time to time.
Maintain sound accounting system that
ensures installation of good and complete
chart of accounts, and maintain all
relevant
books of accounts that ensures complete
recording and reporting of all financial arid
non-financial transactions of the
Programme at all levels.
Facilitate and ensure that external
auditors are provided with all necessary
documents and information during the
audit as detailed in the Financing
Agreement.
Prepare consolidated financial reports and
statements and advising Programme
Coordinator on the Program
Job Title: Procurement Officer (PO)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be
responsible for the management of
Programme procurement activities as part
of Programme
Implementation arrangements, in
accordance with relevant National and
IFAD Procurement Guidelines, building
capacities of other Programme
Implementing Partners.
Specific Duties:
Undertake procurement activity as per
the draft Procurement Plan which
provides the estimated cost s and the
basis for the
procurement methods for each
procurement item under the programme.
Prepare technical specifications for
procurement of goods, works and
services.
Prepare bidding documents, tender
notices, and invitations for bids.
Receive, open and evaluate bids, as well
as finalize contracts.
Administer contracts to ensure
compliance with the contract conditions,
payment terms.
Maintain all the records relating to
procurement.
Maintain a separate record relating to
complaints and their redressal.
Update periodically the Procurement Plan
in agreement with the Programme team to
reflect the actual programme
implementation needs and improvements
in institutional capacity.
Ensure implementation of agreed
procurement arrangements.
Prepare procurement implementation
reports in accordance with reporting
requirements of IFAD and the government
for both
the NPMU and consolidated reports for
the entire programme.
Providing guidance and supervision for
the state, the beneficiaries and service
providers.
Ensuring that the procurement capacity of
state, beneficiaries and service providers
is developed.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
University Degree in Civil Engineering or
equivalent qualification. Masters degree
will bean added advantage
Minimum of 7 years of relevant post
qualification experience in donor
supported programmes.
Strong background and experience in
successfully carrying out procurement
using similar procedures, methods,
specifications
etc.
Knowledge (at least 6 years) of
internationally accepted ‘best practice’
systems, the Nigerian Procurement Laws
and guidelines and experiences in
working with donor funded projects.
Good writing skills and good computer
skills required
Ability of team spirit, good interpersonal
and conflict management skills
Integrity and confidentiality.
Interpersonal and time management
skills.
Job Title: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
Specialist
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
(PME) Specialist will have overall
responsibility for coordinating and
facilitating the planning, M&E activities
related to the Programme Implementation.
The Specialist will ensure that robust
systems for PME are established and fully
linked to other information and knowledge
systems, to enable the Programme to be
flexible and responsive to changing
circumstances.
The Specialist will also assess needs and
capacity for PME at national level and
accordingly design and implement
capacity building programmes.
The Specialist will work closely with
relevant NPMU and SPMU staff to ensure
a coherent and collaborative approach to
PME.
Specific Duties:
Develop the Programme M&E System on
the basis of the programme’s Logical
Frame work taking into account
Government
monitoring frameworks;
Organize and supervise focused baseline
surveys at the beginning of the
programme be undertaken by a
contracted institution;
Prepare an M&E Plan, Including the
programme’s monitoring formats;
Establish indicators for outputs, outcomes
and impact, monitor implementation
processes and performance, and assess
outputs and outcomes;
Foster participatory planning and M&E by
training and involving stakeholder groups;
Oversee design of a field-based system
for the programme monitoring that
incorporates the logical framework
approach;
Presume essential data to be included in
quarterly, semi-annual and annual
reports;
Monitor financial and physical progress as
well as reporting back to stakeholders to
create a better learning environment;
undertake project and thematic
evaluations;
Integrate the M&E system into the overall
programme coordination and organization
function and with other information and
knowledge systems;
Ensure capture of intended impact as well
as successes and failures: prepare
reports and guide staff in preparing their
progress reports;
Organize and oversee annual review and
planning workshops and preparation of
annual workplans and budgets:
Inform and join supervision missions by
screening and analyzing reports;
Support advocacy efforts through
providing evidence of impact gathered
through the M&E system. closely linked to
knowledge management activities;
Undertake any other duties that may be
assigned to him/her by the National
Programme Coordinator.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Masters or Higher Level University
Degree in Agricultural Economics,
Economics Statistics or other relevant
field.
Proficient in the use of databases and
spreadsheets, in the use of statistical and
other software packages for both
quantitative and qualitative analysis and
demonstrated skills in quantitative and
qualitative analysis and data
management.
Experience in analyzing complex
programmes or policies.
A minimum of 10 years experience
working in M&E and/or project
management in areas such as agriculture,
marketing, rural finance – and policy
matters.
Proven experience in designing and
implementing successful M&E systems
and developing MIS.
Solid understanding of use of modern
information and communication
technology (ICT) in development and
excellent knowledge of computer-based
communication stools, In particular web-
based technology.
Experience in facilitation, in particular of
learning processes.
Strong written and oral communication
skills.
Job Title: Knowledge Management and
Communication Advisor
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Knowledge Management and
Communication (KMC) officer will have
overall responsibility for coordinating,
supporting and facilitating the KMC
activities related to the Programme
Implementation.
The Officer will work closely with the
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
Officer in provide leadership, guidance
and capacity building in KMC and PME.
The Officer will develop and implement
the Programme Knowledge Management
and Communication Strategy.
Specific Duties:
Develop and manage the implementation
of the KMC strategy.
Prepare a KMC plan for actions at
national, state and local levels.
Develop and manage relevant databases.
Develop relevant guidelines for enhancing
institutional culture of learning and
knowledge-sharing.
Play a leading rote in external relations,
building relations with media personnel,
liaison and public relations.
Guide staff on information collection,
processing, and information dissemination
methods.
Foster partnerships and linkages for
broader knowledge-sharing and learning
with other related initiative, aiming at
synergy and alliance building.
Ensure that innovative experiences,
naming and good practices are captured,
synthesized, documented and shared
continuously within the Programme, within
the relevant stakeholders and, with the
IFAD Country Programme Team (CPT) and
with in-country partners, IFAD and other
regional and international partners.
Put in place systems to facilitate the
collection, analysis, documentation and
sharing of lessons and good practice.
In close collaboration with the PME Officer
ensure the effective management of the
KMC Programme, including quality
management, reporting, and monitoring
and evaluation; ensure that information
systems are integrated.
Provide technical backstopping and
guidance to capacity building activities of
the Programme;
Ensure that the relevant tools and
processes are in pace for implementing
staff to collect, process/analyse, store
and share
information and knowledge, and ensure
relevant staff have the capacity to use
them.
Establish information technology
requirements for effective implementation
of the IKMC strategy.
Assess and establish appropriate
communication channels to be used for
different stakeholders.
Plan and coordinate alt communication
and advocacy campaigns through mass
media, newsletters, stakeholders
meetings, and other communication
channels as appropriate.
Develop and disseminate information and
knowledge products as appropriate.
Facilitate programme’s annual review
workshops, impact assessment studies,
Mid Term Reviews and completion.
Assist in developing communication tools
to enable monitoring and evaluation of
project’s activities.
Monitor and evaluate performance of the
programme’s IKMC strategy.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Higher-level University Degree in afield
related to communication, Journalism, or
a related discipline. Experience in
Agricultural Communication will be an
added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in
information, knowledge management,
and/or development communication,
preferably in
tire agriculture and rural development
sector. Experience in extension services
an advantage.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in ICT.
Proven ability in documentation and
advocacy; demonstrated capacity to
develop and oversee implementation of
presentations, communication and
reporting skills
Strong oral and Written communication
skills.
Job Title: Market and Enterprise Development
Advisor
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Market and Enterprise Development
Advisor (MEDA) will work in close
collaboration with SPMU Business and
Market Development Officer (SBMDO),
the SPMU Agricultural Processing and
Quality Enhancement Officer and the
National Authorities.
Overall, The NMEDA will lead the sub-
component designed to increase value
addition and improve access to markets
by small and medium-scale producers
and processors.
Specific Duties:
Coordinate the development,
implementation and monitoring of VCD
measures and activities in supporting
policy and regulatory framework for
promoting enabling environment for VCD.
Provide the leadership, technical guidance
and supervision for the initiation and
execution of support measures, activities
and processes for quality control and
standardization of processed products
under the VCDP.
Lead and supervise the formulation and
implementation of measures and
interventions for increasing the access of
VC operators to market information and
improving market linkages between
producers, processors and market
operators.
Develop and supervise the execution of
VCDP measures and interventions
designed to strengthen the business
management capacity of post-harvest VC
operators (individuals and organizations)
for improved business, organizational and
corporate performance and sustainability.
Give technical direction and management
leadership in identifying actions and
mechanisms for the implementation of the
measures and activities in promoting the
use of value addition technologies
including post-harvest handling,
processing, storage and packaging.
Deal and interact with national and state
government agencies in consultative and
collaborative activities.
Select service providers where necessary
and formulation of TDRs and scope of
work for the service providers.
Supervise, monitor and certify the work of
service providers for the various
activities and assignments.
Provide technical supervision of the Work
of States’ Business and Market
Development Officers and the State
Agricultural Processing and Quality
Enhancement Officers.
Provide technical guidance and
coordination for the acquisition of agro-
processing equipment and technologies
under the VCDP Source and use
information from various sources for the
implementation and coordination of
activities and measures for the promotion
of value addition and improvement of
market access by VC operators: and
Design capacity building and technical
assistance measures and activities iv the
areas of policy and regulatory support,
value addition, market access, business
management, quality control and
standardization.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Master’s Degree in Business
Management, Marketing, Agribusiness, or
related fields.
Strong background in business and
marketing blended with practical skills
and at least 7 years work experience iv
issues and
programmes relating to agricultural
commodity marketing, agro processing
and agro-industnial development and
MSME promotion.
Good negotiation, inter-personal and
relational skills.
Previous experience in working with
government and private sector will be a
great advantage.
Job Title: Agricultural Production Advisor
(APA)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Agricultural Production Advisor will be
responsible for the overall management of
the activities related In productivity
improvement of Smallholder farmers.
Specific Duties:
Provide guidance to the Agricultural
Production/FFS and Rural institutions and
Gender Mainstreaming Officers at state
level in
periodic meetings convened by the
National Programme Coordinator and
during periodic field visits.
Liaise With other relevant programmes
and technical departments in the public
sector such as the Federal Fertilizer
Department, the National Agricultural Seed
Council, the National Root and Tuber Crop
Research Institute, the National Cereals
Research Center.
Liaise with any other stakeholder such as
IITA, Africa Rice, seed companies, agro-
dealers at the Federal level.
Design and set up the overall distribution
scheme of certified seeds/improved
cassava cuttings, fertilizers, and
herbicides as
well as of equipment at state and LGA
level.
Manage the procurement procedure of
fertilizers, foundation seeds and cassava
cuttings, certified seeds and improved
cassava cuttings, herbicides and
equipment(threshers, power tillers, seed
processing plant. sprayers).
Oversee the contracting of the service
provider responsible for implementing the
activity pertaining to, promoting and
disseminating sustainable agricultural
practices through the FFS approach.
Manage the procurement procedure of
service providers for FOs’ capacity
building.
Consolidate state progress reports and
contribute to the drafting of periodic
project progress reports of the NPMU.
Consolidate the state annual work plans
and budgets for component2.
Contribute to the design of TORs of impact
evaluation, beneficiary assessment, mid-
term review and final evaluation of the
project.
Terms of Appointment:
Two year contract, subject to renewal for
a maximum of 6 years, based on
performance.
Qualification and Experience
Masters or Higher Level University
Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture and
other relevant discrpline.
Minimum of 10 years post-qualification
experience including at least 7 years in
implementation of productivity
enhancement projects using participatory
approaches and gender mainstreaming.
Proven record in the field of project
implementation of productivity
enhancement project.
Good writing skills and computer literacy
will be an advantage.
Application Deadline: 18th February, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
send their applications to:
The Director,
Federal Department of Rural Development
No. 30 127, Algiers Street,
Beside PDP National Secretariat,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, FCT.
Note:
This position is open to serving public
officers as well as other interested
candidates.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. All applications must bear the
positions applied for, on the top right hand
side of the envelopes.
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