Job Vacancies at Kogi State Ministry of Agriculture And Natural Resources

Kogi State Ministry of Agriculture And Natural Resources - The Federal Government of Nigeria has received additional credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Third National Fadama Development (Fadama III) Additional Financing Project.

Kogi State, being one of the participating states is requiring the services of the vacant position below:

Job Title: PPP Expert
Location: Kogi State
Functions of the position

• The Public Private Partnership Specialist will undertake the operations of the PPP Unit insofar as this relates to project implementation and technical assistance to farmers and implementing PPP projects in the production Clusters.

Qualifications Required

• Master's level or higher degree in Project management, Economics, Statistics or other relevant degree;
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience including at least 4 years in planning, monitoring and evaluation of special projects’
• Experience in Public Private Partnership;
• Proven track record in managing and leading investigative teams;
• Good communication and writing skills, and
• Competence in contract management will be an advantage.

Eligibility

• To be eligible, prospective applicant should be a serving civil servant on Kogi State Government payroll.

Details of the Contract

• One-year contract to be renewed based on need and satisfactory performance.

Job Title: Agronomist
Location: Kogi State
Functions 

• The Agronomists will be working under the supervision of the Agricultural Advisory Specialist, and reporting to the National Project Coordinator
• Follow up the implementation of the technical assistance plan in the field during production, harvest and post-harvest stages.
• Support producers and producers groups in setting up basic pre-processing and value addition facilities, prepare technical report and follow the records

Qualifications and Experience

• M.Sc. of Agronomy/Agricultural Sciences
• 4-10 years of field experience proven experience in development protects and advisory services is a strong asset Residency in the areas of intervention is an asset
• Good English Language and computer skills

Eligibility

• To be eligible, prospective applicant should be a serving civil servant on Kogi State Government payroll.

Details of the Contract

• One-year contract to be renewed based on need and satisfactory performance.

 Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Kogi State
Functions of the position 

• Project Engineering Specialist will be responsible for providing overall guidance and support to production clusters on all aspects of planning, design, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of infrastructure projects undertaken under Fadama III + AF.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post graduate degree in Engineering with specialization in Agricultural/Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of five years experience in procurement. design, and supervision of infrastructure works.
• Ability to assist cluster level Engineers to set standards and procedures for ensuring quality and monitoring compliance
• Prior experience as municipal engineer will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and local language essential.

Eligiblity

• To be eligible, prospective applicant should be a serving civil servant on Kogi State Government payroll.

Details of the Contract

• One-year contract to be renewed based on need and satisfactory performance.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should accompany detailed curriculum vitae (resume) and photocopies of credentials.
The application should be addressed to:
The Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Lokoja, Kogi State.
Note: The knowledge of use of computer is compulsory.
Application Deadline 11th December, 2014