Third National FADAMA Development Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for State Project Coordinator

JOB VACANCY:

The kano State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (here in referred to as IDA) towards the implementation of Third National Fadama Development project (FADAMA III). Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates within and outside the civil service to fill the existing vacancy in the state Fadama coordination office. Copied from: www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com

POST TITLE:   State Project Coordinator

OVERALL FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

• The state project coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of project activities in the state, as well as managing the state Fadama coordination office (SFCO) within the Agricultural Development Project (ADP) of the state Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for overall implementation of the project in the state
• Head the secretariat of the state Fadama Technical Committee (SFTC)
• Supervise all staff of the SFCO
• Liaise with other relevant programmes and technical departments in the state
• Oversees contracting staff and consultants, particularly community facilitators
• Supervises and coordinates activities of the local desks and
• Ensure timely reporting and quality of report to SFTC and National Fadama Coordinating Office(NFCO)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s level or higher degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Management or other relevant degree,
• Minimum of eight years post qualification  experience, including at least three years in management position,
• Proven track record in the field of Agriculture or rural advantage,
• Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an added advantage,
• Fluency in local language is a major advantage.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17th January, 2012.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:  

Applications should be accompanied with detailed CV selected and addressed to:

The Managing Director,
Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA),
Km 9, Hadejia Road, Yankaba,
PMB. 3130 Kano

And should reach the above address on / before 17th January, 2012.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.