Description
Oversee day-to-day management and implementation of the IFAD Agribusiness Hub project activities in close collaboration with other staff and project partners.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of the IFAD Agribusiness Hub project in Nigeria toward achieving the project goals objectives, expected output, and outcomes as contained in the project agreement.
Support the development of young Agripreneurs through demonstration and training in close collaboration with all project actors especially with the Agrihub Managers.
Represent and promote the activities, results, impacts, and outcomes of the project at the professional, donor, and other stakeholders’ meetings.
Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the project are prepared and submitted to the donor on schedule and as contained in the project agreement.
Ensure all financial transactions are carried out following the IFAD procurement process and aligned to activities as contained in the AWPB
Provide oversight and guidance to hub managers and PMU on all matters about the smooth operation of the project, following the implementation arrangements
Keep abreast of contemporary issues in rural development in project locations, and submit studies and surveys relevant to the upscaling and replication of the project
In collaboration with the relevant recruitment unit, contribute to the recruitment and engagement of project staff, consultants, and service providers following the stipulated standard of Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPBs).
Receive and arrange for the production and circulation of reports, studies, and other project documentation from implementing partners as appropriate.
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
Masters in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Be computer literate with a good working knowledge of computer-based control systems, shared network drives, and excel packages.
Have experience in working with youths.
Have experience in designing agribusiness program for youths.
Be vast in resource mobilization and advocacy activities.
Have good team working skills and must be able to share all relevant information with colleagues and users pro-actively at the right time;
Have good manners in showing flexibility, respect, friendliness, and cooperation.
Show ability for efficient and harmonious team leadership.
Have good personality and interpersonal relationships as well as excellent communication skills.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.