Ongoing recruitment at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI), January 2017


Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is a not-for-profit development consulting organization. Our corporate office is located in Abuja with branch offices in Kaduna and Kano. Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting to fill the positions below:     Job Title: Program Officer Location: Adamawa, Yobe, Biu, Maiduguri Slots: 8 Project Summary Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers. Requirements

  • A degree in Crop Production, Agronomy or Agricultural Extension or other related fields.
  • At least 3 years of direct involvement in community development work.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Ability to communicate in the local language/s will be an added advantage.
    Job Title: Program Assistant Location: Abuja Project Summary Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers. Requirements
  • A degree in Crop Production, Agronomy or Agricultural Extension or other related fields.
  • At least 1-2 years of direct involvement in community development work.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Ability to communicate in Hausa and/or Gbagyi language will be an added advantage.
    Job Title: Finance Officer Location: Abuja Project Summary Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers. Requirements
  • Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
  • Relevant professional qualification such as ICAN or ACCA will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 year of experience with a reputable NGOor donor agency.
  • Knowledge of grant and donor fund requirement.
  • Knowledge in the use of Quick-Books and other accounting packages.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
    Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location: Yobe/Adamawa, Biu, Maiduguri Project Summary Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers. Requirements
  • A degree in Agric Economics, Extension, Statistics or related fields
  • At least 3 years of direct involvement in providing monitoring and evaluation support for related programs
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Ability to speak Hausa or Kanuri will be an added advantage.
    Job Title: Program Manager Location: Kebbi, Adamawa, Yobe, Biu, Maiduguri Project Summary Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers. Requirements
  • A degree in Crop Production, Agronomy, Extension or related fields
  • At least 5 years of direct involvement in community development work
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Evidence of practically managing similar projects.
  • Familiarity with the culture, terrain and farming methods of the North East.
    Job Title: Project Coordinator Location: Abuja Project Summary Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers. Requirements
  • Masters degree in Crop Production, Agronomy, Extension or related fields
  • At least 5 years of direct involvement in community development work
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Evidence of practically managing similar projects.
  • Familiarity with the culture, terrain and farming methods of the North East.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter that explains how they meet the above criteria and a detailed resume to: [email protected]   Application Deadline  31st January, 2017.   Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted