Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources recruitment, January 2018

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The Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources 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). Applications are invited from all suitably qualified candidates within and outside the State Civil Service for the position below:     Job Title: Environmental Officer Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 performances indicators and targets.
• 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

    Job Title: Rural Infrastructure Engineers (Civil and Electrical) Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience Required

• B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and Electrical.
• 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

    Job Title: MIS/ICT Officer Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 Virtual Basic, SQL is essential including familiarity with Big data.
• Higher qualification will be an advantage

    Job Title: Communication Officer Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 verbal 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 organizations
• 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

    Job Title: Agro-processing Specialist Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 partnership with technology innovation centres, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.

    Job Title: Facilitator Location: Kano Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop or Animal Science including Fisheries.
• Minimum of seven (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.

    Job Title: Administrative Officer Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. 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 organizational skills, with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Extension or other relevant degree.
• Ph.D 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;
• Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation.

    Job Title: Procurement Officer Location: Kano 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.

    Job Title: Productivity Enhancement Specialist Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 centres, extension organizations and technology innovation centres 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.

    Job Title: Commercialization & Business Development Officer Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 NAFDAC, 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.
• Experience in Business/Marketing concept of specific state value chain is essential.

    Job Title: Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist Location: Kano Qualifications and Experience

• 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 development projects (with livelihood components)
• Experienced in participatory stakeholder consultation and engagement
• Demonstrated 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 proposal
• 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

    Job Title: State Project Coordinator Location: Kano 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 the local language is a major advantage.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications together with all relevant Documents and their GSM number for contact to: The Managing Director, Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA), Km 9, Hadeja Road, Kano State. Note: The successful candidates will be shortlisted and notified for the date of the interview soonest.   Application Deadline: 29th January, 2018.

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