Federal Department of Rural Development (FDRD)
recruitment,
January 2014
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.
For effective programme take-off, the FMARD is
constituting a
National Programme Management Unit (NPMU) at
the Programme
Headquarters in Abuja. Consequently, part of the
proceeds of the
VCDP credit will be applied to engage the
services of the following
officers at the Programme Headquarters, Abuja.
National Programme Coordinator(NPC)
Financial Controller (FC)
Procurement Officer (PO)
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Knowledge Management and Communication
Advisor
(KMC)
Market and Enterprise Development Advisor
Agricultural Production Advisor (APA)
These positions are open to serving public
officers as well as other
interested candidates. Details of the requirements
for the positions
areas follows:-
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: 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.
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.
Application Deadline 18th February, 2014.
recruitment,
January 2014
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.
For effective programme take-off, the FMARD is
constituting a
National Programme Management Unit (NPMU) at
the Programme
Headquarters in Abuja. Consequently, part of the
proceeds of the
VCDP credit will be applied to engage the
services of the following
officers at the Programme Headquarters, Abuja.
National Programme Coordinator(NPC)
Financial Controller (FC)
Procurement Officer (PO)
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Knowledge Management and Communication
Advisor
(KMC)
Market and Enterprise Development Advisor
Agricultural Production Advisor (APA)
These positions are open to serving public
officers as well as other
interested candidates. Details of the requirements
for the positions
areas follows:-
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: 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.
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.
Application Deadline 18th February, 2014.
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