Job Title: Outreach Specialist
Location: Abuja
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Programme Coordinator-, the Outreach Specialist will plan, coordinate and supervise implementation of agricultural activities, particularly the agronomic aspects, in addition to delivery of agricultural services in the field, including research and extension.
Specific Duties
Support the work of the (FMARD) in the area of food crops, especially rice, sorghum, cassava and vegetables.
Support the work of the FMARD in the area of tree crops.
Support the Seed Bank program in the area of ripe seed production and certification, Work with the Agriculture Research Institutes to assemble or collate information on all seed varieties tested and approved previously in Nigeria and facilitate the tasting of new seed varieties;multiplication, adaptation testing and observation nurseries in farmers’ fields during the growing period. Train Agriculture staff and newly hired staff as needed.
Participate in the development of manuals on agronomic practices of major food crops in Nigeria. Guide and supervise activities of private sector/NGO service providers in the field, in addition to contributing to the process of the recruitment.
In collaboration with Research Institutes, guide and supervise the introduction of new food crop varieties and planting materials from the Africa Rice centre and the International institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and other regional research centers.for adaptation to the local environment Propose agronomic and environmental implementation guidelines for various agriculture activities; Participate in environmental impact assessment of project activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and other relevant stakeholders.
Participate in technical discussions and activities pertaining to the design of agriculture activities and programs and in the implementation of programs and projects in the field.
Assist in carrying out other tasks as assigned by the National Project Coordinator.
Qualification and Experience
At least Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. A Masters degree in Agronomy will be added advantage.
At least 10 years work experience in rural-based agricultural development activities,
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, on ordinate monitor and report on his/her own work plan.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines,
Self motivated, team player, able to work with minimum supervision.
Willingness to work in rural settings.
Excellent interpersonal and communication outreach skills.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
Familiarity with results-based management.
Working knowledge of the operational modalities for national and international NGOs is desirable
Performance Criteria
Procedures for implementation of crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities (which are considered with appraisal report) are prepared and included in draft Project implementation Manual within one month of assumption of duty or as agreed with project management
Annual Workplan and Budget (AWPB) for crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities prepared in accordance with recommended format and submitted to M&F. officer within the agreed time after assumption of duty and thereafter every 5th day of October
Schedule of required Consultants’ and/or other Agency services for crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities prepared and provided to procurement specialist for inclusion in the procurement plans on quarterly and annual basis.
Specific and Quantifiable quarterly milestones (in implementation of crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities as well as associated environmental management activities) agreed withProj ect Management within 5 days prior to the beginning of each quarter on the basis of the approved
AWPB.
Acceptable Terms of Reference or, as applicable, specifications for procurement of goods,and services in respect of crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities prepared in fistic to ensure compliance with approved procurement plans.
Crop production, productivity and marketing improvement services contracts between PCT and service providers or other government agencies are efficiently supervised and implemented,- acceptable delivetables obtained andcontracts are completed on time. Consultant’s Reports or Contractor’s/Suppliers bids or claims in respect of crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities. reviewed and report/recommendations submitted to management within 5 days of receipt of the consultants reports or suppliers’ claims.
Field visit reports on drop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities submitted to management within a maximum of two(2) days of returning from the field visit.
Crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities Progress Reports prepared in recommended/agreed format; (i) Quarterly and Annual report within five(5) days of the end of the quarter or year; (ii)monthly report for management within two (2) days of the end of the month; (iii) Reports for Bank supervision missions within a Maximum of two (2) days of arrival of the mission.
Management/or bank queries on crop production, productivity and marketing improvement activities responded to within a maximum of two (2) days of notification.
Clear and measurable quarterly performance targets/milestones agreed with the National Project Coordinator at the beginning of each quarter. Performance appraisal form completed and submitted to Project Coordinator by 5th of June and 5th of January every year.
Failure to satisfy agreed quarterly progress criteria and subsequent failure to satisfy above global criteria and/or non conformity to the prescribed plans, rules and standards, without documentary evidence for reasons thereof shall disqualify the Outreach Specialist from the post and lead to the cessation of the contract.
Terms of Appointment
Maximum of five years, renewable every year subject to satisfactory performance. The performance criteria will be the indicators for assessing every officer.
Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Abuja
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Programme Coordinator, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for all social infrastructure (e.g health centres, schools, market stalls etc) engineering activities relating to the Programme.
Specific Duties
The Civil Engineer would be responsible for activities relating to rehabilitation/development of feeder roads, and social infrastructure under the Project. He/she will report to the National Project Coordinator and work in collaboration with the Gender and Social Development Expert, the irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer as well as other external implementation partners.
The specific responsibilities of the Civil Engineer will include but not limited to the following:
Be responsible for the implementation of feeder roads, and social infrastructure such as schools and health centres.
Follow-up en procurement of goods and services for all social infrastructure projects. In liaison with the Procurement officer prepare and/or assist implementing agencies in the preparation of TOR, bidding documents, request for psuposals and bid evaluation reports for procurement of civil works, goods and technical assistance services under the infrastructure rehabilitation, and deveioptnent component in accordance with standards and requirements of AfDB;
Undertake inspection ot works to verify quality; quantity and timeliness of work done and prepare and/or verify payment certificates for sevvice providers engaged on social infrastmcture related activities, Identify the various social infrastructure activities for which short-term expertise is required, prepare detailed AfDB for the required specialist input, fiseilitate the recruitmentand guide and supervise short term technical specialists inputs.
Ensure that the inaintennce programme of social and related infrastrucrureis properly designed and put in place appropriate mechanisms for its execution during and after the project, its accordance with, the stipulation of the appraisal report
Collaborate with the Irrigation and Infrastructure Engineer to work m liaison with the Ministry of Environment to ensure that environmental mitigation measures are implemented as part of infrastructure rehabilitation and development, as well as condttctingregular environmental manitoring activities.
Contribute relevant content to Project Progress Reports. Liaise with the relevant Zonal and Local government Officers, the litigation and infrastructure Engineer as well as the Programme Monitoring Officer to prepare quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports, as well as mid-term review report for infrastructure development and management
Participate, actively in AfDB supervision missions by collecting and providing relevant social infrastructure implementation progress data and information required by the missions.
Assist with preparing training modules and course requirements for the Communities, Zonal and Local government staff in liaison with training service providers and provide tecimical support to the trainers.
Liaise with programme stakeholders and other relevant projects/programmes, state agencies, NGO’s, private sector, and other parties in order to facilitate programme implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
At least a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.
At least 10 years proven work experience in supervising civil works, including social infrastructure delivery in rural settings
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and monitor his or her own work plan and to collaborate with colleagues across operating units
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Results focused and self motivated professional with proven ability to work under minimum guidance.
Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office appliciations, especially Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, in addition to relevant AUTOCad engineering design software.
Demonstrated skills in handling the design, supervision and construction of social infrastructure (e.g schools, health centres, market stalls etc). Exhibition of these skills under a donor-assisted project setting will be an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
Proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills and sound attention to detail.
Performance Criteria
Procedures for implementation of social infrastructure; feeder roads and associated maintenance activities (i.e. schools, health centres, market, stalls) prepared and included in draft Project Implementation Manual within one month of assumption of duty or as agreed with project management, Annual Work plan and Budget (AWPB) for feeder roads and social infrastructure activities prepared in accordance with recommended format and submitted to M&E officer within the agreed time after assumption of duty and thnraafter every 5 Day of October.
Scheduled of required Consultants’ and/or other Agency services for the social infrastructure activities prepared and provided to procurement specialist for inclusion in the procurement plans on quarterly and annual basis.
Specific and Quantifiable quarterly milestones (in implementation of feeder roads, social infrastrete and associated maintenance activities) agreed with Project Management within 5 days prior to the beginning of each quarter on the basis of the approved AWPB.
Acceptable Terms of Reference or, an applicable, specifications for procurement of goods, works and services in respect of social infrastructure activities prepared in time to ensure compliance with approved procurement plans.
Feeder roads, Social infrastructure and maintenance services contracts between PIU and service providers or other government agencies are efficiently supervised and implemented; acceptable deliverables obtained and contracts. are completed on time. Consultant’s Reports or Contractor’s/Suppliers. Work Statement or Bids in respect of all feeder roads, social infrastructure and maintenance activities, reviewed and report/recommendations submitted to management within 5 days of receipt of the reports.
Field visit reports on social infrastructure feeder roads and maintenance activities submitted to management within maximum of two (2) days of returning from the field visit.
Feeder roads, Social infrastructure and maintenance activities Progress Reports prepared in recommended/agreed format (i) Quarterly and Annual report within five (5) days of the end of the quarter or year; (ii) monthly reports for management within two (2) days of the end of the month; (in ) Reports for Bank supervision missions within a minimum of two (2) days of arrival of the mission,
Management/or bank queries on feeder roads, social infrastructure and maintenance activities., responded to within a maximum of two (2) days of notification.
Clear and measurable quarterly performance targets/milestones agreed with the National project. Coordinator at the beginning of each quarter. Performance appraisal form completed and submitted to Project Coordinator by 5th of June and 5th of January every year.
Failure to comply with the above listed time-based criteria in any one year anti/or nonconformity to the prescribed plans, titles and standards, without documentary/ evidence of reasons thereof, shall disqualify the Civil Engineer from the post and lead to the cessation of the contract.
Terms of Appointment
Maximum of five years, renewable every year subject to satisfactory performance. The performance criteria will be the indicators for assessing every officer.
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