The Federal Government of Nigerian in an effort towards diversifying
the economy and creating significant welfare improvement for the
Nigerian citizen has embarked on a transformation agenda in the
irrigation sector through the Transforming irrigation Management in
Nigeria (TRIMING) Project. The development
objective of the TRIMING
project is to improve access to irrigation and drainage services, and to
strengthen institutional arrangements for integrated water resources
management and agriculture service delivery in selected large-scale
public schemes in Northern Nigeria.
Job Title: Value Chains Development Specialist
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
8 years - Location
Abuja
This
invitation for expression of interest follows the general procurement
notice that appeared in UN Development Business online of February 5,
2015. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a credit from
the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the
Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services
The
TRIMING Project Development Objective is to improve access to
irrigation and drainage services and to strengthen institutional
arrangements for integrated water resources management and agriculture
service delivery in selected large-scale public irrigation schemes in
Northern Nigeria.
To strengthen the PMU team in implementation
of Component 3 of the ProjectAppraisal Document (PAD): Enhancing
Agricultural Productivity and Support to Value Chains Development,
TRIMING project seeks to competitively recruit a highly qualified Value
Chains Development Specialist (VCDS) for an initial period of 2 years
which could be renewed subject to need and the performance of the
successful candidate.
Responsibilities
(a) Coordinate the mapping of all key value chain stakeholders critical to the successful implementation of Component 3:
(b)
Initiate consultations with identified value chain stake holders to
develop and agree on working relationship in supporting development of
key value chains in the targeted irrigation schemes;
(c) In close
collaboration with the Agribusiness Specialist, coordinate the work
ofthe agribusiness firm recruited to provide technical assistance (TA)
in establishment and capacity building of farmer service centres in each
targeted irrigation scheme;
(d) Guide implementation partners and
technical service providers on the identification, planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of value chain support
activities, including the promotion of entrepreneurial skills in
farmers’ organisations;
(e) Facilitate linkages and contacts between
business model stakeholders including input suppliers, mechanization
service providers. processors and other bulk produce buyers
(off-takers), and farmers;
(f) Coordinate the formulation and
development of value chain financing mechanisms for improving the
accessibility of financial services to farmers and other value chain
stakeholders in the targeted project areas;
(g) Ensure adequate
synergies between Component 3 and the other operational components of
the programme (1 and 2), in collaboration with the respective Component
heads;
(h) Monitor the development of innovative business models
and. in collaboration with the Data Management and Communication Officer
and the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ensure related knowledge
management, including the identiftcation of policy lessons. and
participate in developing the Project Leaming System;
(i) Guide the
preparation and implementation of the various value chain related
studies; Contribute to the preparation of project Annual Work Plans and
Budgets (AWPBs) and progress reports; and
(k) Undertake any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator(PC).
Qualifications
(a) Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Agribusiness.
Agriculture. Economics. Rural Development or a related discipline from a
recognized university;
(b) At least 8 years working experience in a similar field. 3 of which should be in senior management position;
(c) Experience in the private sector will be considered a plus.
(d)
Demonstrated practical experience in facilitating value chain
development at field level value chain analysis and in building capacity
of value chain actors. Practical experience in value chain development
of rice and tomato value chains will be an added advantage:
(e) Knowledge of technologies and best practices in value chain development, business development, and rural livelihoods;
(f) Strong computer and communications skills (oral. written. presentation); and
(g) Strong coordination. leadership and interpersonal skills.
(h) Agood knowledge ofthe local language could be an added advantage.
Job Title: Agronomist
- Experience
8 years - Location
Abuja
This
invitation for expression of interest follows the general procurement
notice that appeared in UN Development Business online of February 5,
2015. The Federal Govemment of Nigeria (FGN) has received a credit from
the Intemational Development Association (lOA) towards the cost of the
Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project and it
intends to apply partofthe proceeds for consulting services
The
TRIMING Project Development Objective is to improve access to irrigation
and drainage services and to strengthen institutional arrangements for
integrated water resources management and agriculture service delivery
in selected large-scale public irrigation schemes in Northem Nigeria. To
strengthen the PMU team in implementation of Component 3 of the Project
Appraisal Document (PAD): Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and
Support to Value Chains Development, TRIMING project seeks to
competitively recruit a highly qualified Agronomist for an initial
period of 2 years which could be renewed
subject to need and the performance ofthe successful candidate.
Responsibilities
(a) Coordinate all activities directed at enhancing agriCUltural productivity in the implementation of Component 3;
(b)
Initiate consultations with identified stakeholders to develop and
agree on effective working relationships in supporting enhancement of
agriCUltural productivity in the targeted irrigation schemes:
(c) In
collaboration with other relevant PMU members, liaise closely with the
agribusiness firm recruited to provide technical assistance (TA) in the
establishment and capacity building of Farmer Service Centres (FSCs) in
each targeted irrigation scheme:
(d) Provide agronomic advice to the
FSCs as required and support training courses for farmers (e.g. on
sound irrigated rice agronomy, Urea Deep Placement. etc.);
(e) Guide
implementation partners and technical service providers on activities
aimed at enhancement of agricultural productivity, emphasizing the
promotion of entrepreneurial farming;
(f) Under the Subcomponent
‘Support to innovation and Research and Development” guide the finanCing
of key studies on irrigated agriculture with competitive grants to be
carried out by research centers, universities and the private sector.
(g)
Coordinate the formulation. implementation and analysis of these
applied on-farm research activities, focussing on enhancement of
agricultural productivity in an environmentally and financially
sustainable way for scheme farmers in the targeted project areas;
(h)
Ensure adequate synergies between agronomy related activities in
Component 3 and the other operational Components of the programme (1 and
2). in collaboration with the respective Component heads:
(i)
Monitor the development of innovative agricultural practices and. in
collaboration with the Data Management and Communication Officer and the
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, ensure related knowledge management,
including the identification of appropriate agricultural practices and
partiCipate in developing the Project Learning System:
Guide the preparation and implementation of agronomy related studies:
(k) Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Workplan and Budget (AWPB) and progress reports; and
(I) Undertake any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator (PC).
Qualifications
(a) Master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Crop Science or a related discipline from a recognized university:
(b)
At least 8 years working experience in a similar field, 3 of which
should be at field on-site level and 3 in senior position, preferably
with rice and/or tomato agronomy;
(c) Demonstrated practical
experience in planning, implementation and analysis of on-farm research
and proof of affinity with field work;
(d) Demonstrated practical experience in faCilitating training and capacity building of farmers:
(e)
Knowledge of technologies and best practices in irrigated agronomy
particularly for rice and tomato and development of rural livelihoods;
(f) Strong computer and communications skills (oral. written, presentation): and
(g) Strong coordination, leadership and interpersonal skills;
(h) Knowledge of the locally spoken language within the Project areas will be an added advantage.
Remuneration
A competitive remuneration and
benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in
line with standards for Govemment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
and World Bank supported projects, will be offered to the successful
candidate.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the
procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and
employment of Consultants (under IBRD loans and lOA Credit and Grants)
by World Bank borrowers, January 20 11 edition.
The successful
candidate will be based at the TRIMING project sites to effectively
discharge his/her responsibilities of closely interacting with the
farmers and other relevant TRIMING Project stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested
Candidates need to provide hard documentation, such as research
reports, project documents, publications. letters of recommendation, CV
and any other document that confirm they have actual field experience,
alongside electronic copies.
The Expression of Interest should reach the address below not later than 27 October, 2015.
THE PROJECT COORDINATOR,
TRANSFORMING IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA PROJECT,
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,
PLOT 1402. ABBA KYARI STREET. OFF ADESOJI AOEREMI STREET,
APO-ABUJA.
NIGERIA
Tel+2348038391469, +2348052048706
Email: pymanjuk@triming.org
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