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Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Recruitment Form 2022 – Jobs in Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development (FMARD) in partnership with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) of the United Nations is desirous of using part of the Credit to engage the services of a qualified candidate for the management and implementation of the FGN / IFAD-VCDP (VCDP AF1) programme in the nine (9) participating states of Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Enugu, Kogi, Nasarawa, Taraba, Niger and Ogun.

Consequently, Expression of Interest (EOI) is hereby solicited from qualified and interested candidates to participate in the FGN/IFAD Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP AF1) in the positions below:

Job Title: Assistant Rural Infrastructure Engineer (ARIE)

Location: Abuja
Details of the Contract: Two-year contract, renewable based on satisfactory performance acceptable to FGN and IFAD

Job Summary

• The Assistant Rural Infrastructure Engineer (ARIE) will work under the direct supervision of the Project Rural Infrastructure Engineer (RIE).

Main Responsibility

• The Assistant Rural Infrastructure Engineer (ARIE) will be assisting the Project Rural Infrastructure Engineer (RIE) in all aspects of rural infrastructure development activities related to smallholder farmers.

Reporting and Location:

• The position will be based in the NPMU office located in Abuja.
• The Assistant Rural Infrastructure Engineer (ARIE) will report directly to the Project Rural Infrastructure Engineer (RIE).

Qualifications and Work Experience

• First Degree in Civil Engineering, Rural Infrastructure or related area
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in construction and management of rural market infrastructure.
• He/She should be registered with relevant professional bodies such as COREN, NSE
• Experience working with Donor Assisted Projects.
• Good knowledge / experience of rural development challenges and dynamics.

Job Title: Agricultural Officer (AO)

Location: Abuja
Details of the Contract: Two-year contract, renewable based on satisfactory perfomance acceptable to FGN and IFAD

Job Summary

• The Agricultural Officer (AO) will work under the direct supervision of the Agricultural Production Advisor (APA).

Reporting and Location:

• The position will be based in the NPMU office located in Abuja.
• The Agricultural Officer will report directly to the Agricultural Production Advisor

Qualifications and Work Experience

• First Degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Production, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture.
• A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in addition to at least 5 years in the implementation of productivity enhancement projects using participatory approaches in Extension services and gender mainstreaming.
• Proven experience and record in the field of project implementation of productivity projects.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English Language.
• Must be computer literate and conversant with the use simple computer packages.
• Good knowledge/experience of rural development challenges and dynamics.

Job Title: Senior Accountant (SA)

Location: Abuja
Details of the Contract: Two-year contract, renewable based on satisfactory performance acceptable to FGN and IFAD

Job Summary

• The Senior Accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Financial Controller.

Main Responsibility

• The Senior Accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Financial Controller in close collaboration with the State Accountants for the implementation of accounting systems consistent with international accounting standards and principles and Government requirements to ensure proper use of funds in line with the respective legal agreements.

Reporting and Location:

• The position will be based in the NPMU office located in Abuja.
• The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Financial Controller.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• First Degree in Accountancy or relevant fields
• Professional qualification in Accountancy
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification work experience
• Familiarity with Flexible Accounting Software
• Must be computer literate
• Experience working with Donor Assisted Projects and firms is an added advantage
• Possession of professional qualifications in Accounting is an added advantage
• Good knowledge/experience of rural development challenges and dynamics.

Job Title: National Programme Coordinator (NPC)

Location: Abuja
Details of the Contract: The NPC position is a Contract Appointment for a period of Two (2) year in the first instance, renewal subject to satisfactory performance acceptable to FGN and IFAD

Job Summary

• The National Programme Coordinator (NPC) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Agricultural Value Chain Development Programme.

Main Responsibilities

• The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will be responsible for overall coordination, management and implementation of FGN / IFAD-VCDP in nine (9) participating states.
• A key element of the position will be to ensure that the programme achieves its development objectives and outcomes.
• The NPC will report directly to the Director, Projects Coordinating Unit (PCU) of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:
  • Agriculture and related fields,
  • Social and Management Sciences
• A minimum of 15 years post qualification working experience out of which at least five (5) years must be at senior management level in public / private sectors
• Must have working knowledge of Donor Funded projects
• Good writing skills and Computer literacy
• Good Communication and Team building skills.

Note: Qualified and experienced women are encouraged to apply

Closing Date for FMARD Recruitment 2022

Application Deadline is 30th July, 2022 (12 Noon).