Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.

Job Title: Programme Manager (Band D-1)
Department: Agriculture and Economic Growth
Reports To: Senior Program Manager, Agriculture

Location: Abuja

Job Summary
The Program Manager-Agriculture will be responsible for managing the Sustainable Cassava Seed System (SCSS) Project to achieve its set targets in Benue and Oyo States within the context of CRS/Nigeria agricultural strategies.

Physical Requirements / Environment
Normal conditions akin to office environment, based in Abuja; willingness and ability to travel within the country up to 70%.

Key Working Relationships:
Internal:
• Senior Program Manager for Agriculture, Head of Unit - Agriculture and Economic Strengthening, M&E Advisor, Finance, Administration, Audit, Head of Programs, Country Representative, RTA/Agriculture as well as other relevant
• regional and HQ Technical Staff.
External
• Justice, Peace and Development Commissions of the Catholic Church (JPDCs), other Implementing Partner Organizations (National Root Crop Research Institute - NRCRI, National Agricultural Seeds Council - NASC, International
• Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA, Agricultural Development Program - ADP, Seed Entrepreneurs and Farmer
• Groups /Organizations ), Agro-processors, representatives of other NGOs, Donors, Researchers, and Private Sector.
Qualifications/ Experiences
• Master’s degree in Agricultural related-field studies required.
• Minimum three years program management experience with an NGO; experience in cassava value chain and public and private donor relations a plus.
• Ability to work closely with Church partners and commitment to Agency mission.
• Computer proficiency particularly in Word. Excel, Outlook. and Internet required.
• Experience with and commitment to working in a team structure
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to work with multiple stakeholders successfully and to create linkages.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Nigerian nationality.
Application Closing Date
14th of March, 2013

How To Apply
Interested applicants should download the CRS application form and send with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents to azjobrecruitment2013@gmail.com