The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kano State wishes to announce that a new Project named Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) in collaboration with the State, Federal and World Bank has been approved for implementation in six selected States (Kano, Kaduna, Kogi, Enugu, Lagos and Cross Rivers).


State Project Coordinator
Procurement Officer
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Agro-processing Specialist
Productivity Enhancement Specialist
Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist
Communication Officer
Rural Infrastructure Engineer (Civil and Electrical)
Commercialization & Business Development Officer
Environmental Officer
MIS/ICT Officer
Administration Officer
Facilitator




State Project Coordinator

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience8 years
LocationKano
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Qualifications and Experience Required

M.Sc degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics or other relevant discipline.
Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in a management position.
Proven track record in the field of agriculture or rural development.
Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an advantage.
Fluency in local language is a major advantage.


Procurement Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Qualifications and Experience Required

A First degree or HND in Engineering, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or other relevant qualification. Possession of higher degree will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in procurement for developmental projects.
Competence:
Demonstrated competence in procurement under externally assisted projects with specific experience in IDA/Donor funded agency.
Ability to communicate and write effectively and computer literacy.


Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Qualifications and Experience Required

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Extension or other relevant degree.
PhD's degree is an added advantage
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of Developmental projects.
Excellent knowledge of statistics and research methodology including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications.
Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders.
Demonstrate ability in report writing and presentation.


Agro-processing Specialist

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Qualifications and Experience Required

First degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, and other related disciplines.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, agro-processing and supply chain management.
Previous experience in value chain development including vertical and horizontal coordination of farmers group and backward integration.
Ability to build up partnership with technology innovation centers, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.


Productivity Enhancement Specialist

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Qualifications and Experience Required

Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Mechanization and other related disciplines
Experience working with agro-input or advisory services companies, research institute or CG center.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technology dissemination projects
Ability to build partnership with research centers, extension organizations and technology innovation centers and agro-allied commercial technology businesses
Clear understanding of cropping calendar, weather information and climate smart agricultural practices.
Excellent understanding of value chain analysis, development and Good Agricultural Practices.


Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Qualifications and Experience Required

A minimum of Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, MBA, Economics, Sociology, Gender and Development Studies and other related disciplines
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in developmental projects (with livelihood component)
Experienced in participatory stakeholder consultation and engagement
Demonstrate ability to mobilise group for action e.g group formation, credit administration or social action
Excellent facilitation skills and experience in preparing and reviewing business plans or proposals
Good knowledge of social development/safeguard issues such as gender and youth policies & issues
Strong knowledge of computer applications including Geo-enabling or Geographical Information System skill is an added advantage
Experience in coordinating stakeholder feedback or inquiries.


Communication Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience3 years
LocationKano
Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding

Qualifications and Experience Required

Master's degrees in Development Communications, Mass Communication, MBA, Agricultural Extension and related discipline
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in development communication
Excellent writing and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to prepare multimedia content e.g. features, articles, press releases, blog etc
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with media organization
Well - developed understanding of social media and digital communications
Communications experience in a private or public sector environment highly regarded.
Experience with Content Management Systems
Manage and maintain the website in collaboration with ICT/MIS officer
Responding to media queries.


Rural Infrastructure Engineer (Civil and Electrical)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience7 years
LocationKano
Job FieldEngineering / Technical

Qualifications and Experience Required

B.Sc degree in Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering
Professional qualification, COREN, MNSE etc.
Minimum of seven (7) years field experience in construction and power/energy supply for Civil and Electrical Engineers respectively.
Higher qualification will be an advantage
Strong knowledge of computer applications including engineering design software etc.
Fluency in local language is a major advantage
Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders


Commercialization & Business Development Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldSales / Marketing / Business Development

Qualifications and Experience Required

B.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or Business Administration with bias to Agriculture
Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience.
Fluency in English and local language widely spoken in the Project Area will be a major advantage
Knowledge and application of computer is essential
Market facilitation (market and price information), registration and approval of product with NAFDAF, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON)
Capacity building on product quality and standards, packaging, market linkages, and linkages to financial institutions
Higher qualification will be an advantage


Environmental Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience3 years
LocationKano
Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE

Qualifications and Experience Required

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences or other related disciplines
Manage and conduct environmental safeguard due diligence of new investment proposals
Identify all key potential environmental impacts and risks of a project and ensure that their appropriate mitigation measures are in place
Ensuring regular site Inspections and environmental sampling and analysis is carried out
Preparation of environmental reports and tracking project performance against environmental key performance indicators and targets
Experience at least 3 years of relevant experience in working with public or, private sector firms across industry sectors (including infrastructure, civil works, agribusiness, and/or processing) to identify environmental risk and issues and develop mitigation measures to ensure compliance with good international industry practice.


MIS/ICT Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldICT / Computer

Qualifications and Experience Required

B.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics, GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology or other related disciplines
Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in MIS and ICT
Microsoft certifications is a requirement
Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
Replace parts as required
Support the roll-out of new applications
Set up new users’ accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
Test and evaluate new technology
Conduct electrical safety checks on computer equipment
Knowledge and application of computer applications such as Virtual Basic, SQL is essential including familiarity with Big data
Higher qualification will be an advantage.


Administration Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
LocationKano
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial

Qualifications and Experience Required

B.Sc degree in Business Administration, Sociology or other related disciplines
Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator or similar role
Solid knowledge of office procedures
Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Facilitator

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationKano
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Qualifications and Experience Required

B.Sc degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop or Animal Science including Fisheries
Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification field experience
Fluency in English and Local language widely spoken in the project area
Experience in specific value chains selected by the state is a major advantage
Knowledge and application of computer will be an advantage
Higher qualification will be an advantage.

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