Company: Mott MacDonald

Job Title: Team Leader: Agriculture and Food Security

Job Ref: 25265BR
Location: Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Job Category: Environment, International development

Job Descriptions

We are looking for a Team Leader to provide technical assistance in Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security.
The contract programme includes the provision of capacity building to country Ministry staff in developing agriculture strategies and policies in favour of small-holders farmers, the youth and women.
It also includes training the Ministry staff in procedures of management of EU funds as well as the management of the programme.

Candidate Specification
Academic Qualifications:

Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture or Agriculture Sciences like Agricultural Economics, Agriculture and Food Systems, Food Security, Agriculture Finance, Agriculture Production/Value Chain Management, Horticulture, Agro-forestry, Farming Systems, etc.

General Professional Experience:

At least 15 years working experience as an adviser in capacity building programmes, targeting national Ministries of agriculture or related Ministries;
At least 10 years proven experience as a Team Leader managing advisory teams at national and regional level;
At least 10 years of working experience in Africa Sub-Sahara including as embedded advisor;
Demonstrated experience in Agriculture policy reform process facilitation, public-private dialogue, and multi stakeholder coordination;
Knowledge of and experience with EuropeAid procedures and regulations
Experience working with and knowledge of agricultural development, agriculture sector strategies, policy issues Africa is desirable
Previous experience as Team Leader on EC funded projects

Other Requirements:

Previous work experience in West African countries is an added advantage
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Experience in facilitating training of Ministry Staff
Good understanding of Human resource management
Excellent client management skills

Language Skills:

Excellent verbal and written English is essential.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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Organization: United Nations (United Nations World Food Programme)

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer, NOC

Reference No: 16-0021829

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

Under the supervision and guidance of the Country Director, the Programme Policy Officer will contribute to policy formulation and provide technical advice on programme strategies, and support the Country Director in engagement with the Nigerian Government authorities to ensure WFP programmes effectively meet food assistance needs.
The job holder will operate with considerable independence directly supporting the Country Director and providing expert advice on a range of policy and programme issues.

Key Accountabilities

Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate programme policy into Regional/Country level practices. Developing programme guidance and implementation modalities and operations, to ensure a clear and strong connection between HQ and field operations.
Provide advice and support to Nigeria CO on moderately complex issues to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
Assist counterparts in governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of moderately complex food assistance programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at national and sub-national levels.
Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
6. Enhance WFP’s leadership status in forums relating to area of specialism, for example food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials.
Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.
Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.
Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
Other as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:
A minimum of 5 or more years relevant professional experience is required in the following:

Has experience working across the Program portfolio including VAM/Nutrition.
Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.
Has designed concept papers, policies and strategies on a range of programmes.
Has led a Field Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.

Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language is required.

Terms And Conditions
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation package. For more details please visit International Civil Service Commision website: http://icsc.un.org (link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/nigeria.htm)

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2016.

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