Portal For The 2022/23 Recruitment Into Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Is Opened Here’s The Guide On How To Apply
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) recruitment. See details regarding the FMARD recruitment portal, requirements, qualifications, job application form, how to apply, and other related information that will guide you to a successful application below.
Job Title1: Procurement Support Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Main Responsibilities
The Procurement Support Offcer will support the Procurement Coordinator in the day to day administration and management of project procurement activities and carry out other duties as may be assigned in accordance with relevant National and IFAD Procurement Guidelines
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Specific Duties
Ensure that assigned procurement duties are carried out such that transparency. Integrity, economy.opernes, faimess, competition, and accountability remain the cardinal target.
Assist in the preparation as well as update and review of the yearly procurement plan.
Assist in Contracts Administration to ensure compliance with the contracts conditions, payment terms, Deliverables etc.
Assist in Maintaining of all the records relating to procurement
Assist in the preparation of procurement implementation reports in accordance with the reporting requirements of IFAD and the Government and consolidated reports for the entire project.
Support in providing guidance and supervision to the beneficiaries and service providers
Assist in maintaining and regularly updating the contract registerand NOTUS
Assist in preparation and periodicaly update the database of vendors, suppliers, and consultants
Assist in the preparation of bidding documents tender notices, and invitations forbids
Assist in the receiving, opening and evaluation of bids.
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Procurement Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance Management, or equivalent qualifications
Good writing skills and good computer skils.
Demonstrate team spirit, good interpersonal and conflictmanagement skills
Integrity and confidentiality
Interpersonal and time management skills.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant post qualification experience in Procurement related function.
Experience working in IFAD er donar project in similar capacity will be added advantage
Strong background and experience in successfully carrying out procurementusing similar procedures, methods, specifications, etc
Knowledge (at least 1 year of internationaly accepted best practice systems, the Nigerian Procurement Laws and Guidelines. Conversant with the Niger Dolta region working environment
Reporting and location:
The position will be in the NPCO located in Port Harcourt.
The Procurement Support Officer will report directly to the Procurement Coordinator.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with detailed CV to: info@life-nd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: This position will be on for a period of two (2) years subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance
Job Title2: Monitoring and Evaluation Support Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Main Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Support Officer will support the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (MEC) in all planning of Monitoring and Evaluation (MBE) activities related to project implementation.
He/She wil give support in the overseeing of all the design and Operationalization of robust systems for PME and ensure is full linkage with other information and knowledge systems, to enable the project to be flexible and responsive to changing circumstances.
The MESO will reach out to all staff on M&E issues emaating from all components and aggregate for the MEC to validate and approve.
The officer will work closely with the Coordinator to ensure the state M&E staff get all relevant information as is emanating from the National Office of the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project
Specific Duties
Work closely with the MEC in developing activities for the annual work plan and budget (AWPB)
Support the project M&E system with continuous reference to the Project’s Logical Framework taking into account government monitoring frameworks and IFAD ORMS methodology
Support baseline and other surveys and assessments of beneficiaries at the beginning of the project to be undertaken by consultants
Support the process of developing the M&E Plan, including the projects monitoring formats
Assist in the population of all project indicators at all levels outputs, outcomes and impact indicators and monitor implementation processes and performance and assess outputs and outcomes in line with government and IFAD ORMS guidelines
Assist in administering the project database and ensure it is constantly updated
Support the Organization annual review and planning workshops and preparation of AWPS
Assist in all preparations leading to joint supervision missions and analyzing reports
Support the development of Terms of references to the monitoring and evaluation department
Consolidate the AWP and state progress reports and contribute to the drafting of periodic project progress reports of the NPCO
Work with other project staff to ensure all relevant data are captured by the MIS and the system is regularly updated
Support the monitoring of financial and physical progress as well as reporting back to stakeholders to create a better learning environment; undertake project and thematic evaluations
Assist in fostering while keeping record of a participatory planning and M&E trainings including stakeholder
Prepare essential templates for data capture to be included in quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports
Support the Integration of the M&E system into the overall project coordination and organization function and into an MIS
Assist in ensuring proper data capture of intended impact as well as successes and failures, prepare reports and guide other staff in preparing their progress reports
Support the Design and implementation of the report formats so that all reports from service providers implementing partners can be regularly and conveniently compiled aggregated to contribute to the overall project results framework
Ensure data collection tools are available at the state levels
Conduct any other duties in relation with the position as may be assigned by the MEC.
Qualifications and Experience
University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or other relevant field
Proficient in the use of databases and spreadsheets, statistical and other software packages for both quantitative and qualitative analysis and demonstrated skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis and data management
Experience in analyzing complex programmes or policies
Have a thorough understanding of analytical tools
Have a solid understanding of the use of modern information and communication technology (ICT) in development and excellent knowledge of computer-based communications tools, in particular web and mobile-based technology
Experience in facilitation, in particular of learning processes
Strong written and oral communication skills
Working experience in the Niger Delta region will be an advantage.
A minimum of 5 years proven experience working in designing and implementing ME Results-based management and/or project management in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, rural finance, and policy matters.
Experience working in IFAD or similar donor funded projects will be added advantage
Excellent written and spoken English
Conversant with the Niger Delta region working environment.
Reporting and Location:
The position will be in the NPCO located in Port Harcourt. He/She will report directly to the MEC.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with detailed CV to: info@life-nd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: This position will be on for a period of two (2) years subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance
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Job Title3: Agribusiness Promotion Support Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Main Responsibilities
The Agribusiness Promotion Support Officer will support the Agribusiness Promotion Coordinator in carrying out her duties as it relates to the creation of jobs using the incubator-incubatee Model, focusing on the identification, selection, training and retraining of potential youth and women to learn and start profitable agro businesses.
He/she will:
Be involved in the development of agri-enterprises, business plans in agricultural commodity production processing, storage and marketing
Coordinate the alignment of the CORY cumulum to project requirements including modules on vilage level enterprise group formation, savings mobilization and entrepreneurship development activities
Support market access to build strong business and value chain orientation to selected youth and women in the project area and
Explore capacity development of Agriculture value chain Financing models along production processing and marketing.
Specific Duties
Assist to develop activities for the annual work plans and budget (AWPB)
Assist in overseeing selection process of incubators
Assist in development of training curriculum for incubators and incubates
Assist to coordinate the development and implementation of bankable business plans, marketing promotion strategies, product branding and linkage to service providers and markets
Supervise, monitor and certify the work of service providers for the various activities, and assignments
Support the facilitation of linkages for enhanced access to financial services for project beneficiaries, including trader credit, contract farming, inventory credit, commercial development bank credit, and insurance
Design capacity building and technical assistance measures and activities in the areas of primary production value addition market access, business management, quality control and standardization
Consolidate state progress reports and contribute to the drafting of periodic project reports
Assist in identifying actions and mechanisms for the promotion and use of value addition technologies post-harvest handing processing, storage and packaging
Support the development of MoU with all categories of service providers (mechanization, agrodealers, sprayers etc.) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on areas of engagement and line and terms of support from the project for review by the Agribusiness Promotion Coordinator
Support the selection of service providers as necessary and craft TORs and scope of work for the service providers.
Any other dutis / activities directed by the APA that will impact positively on the overall project delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
A First Degree in any of the Agriculture related disciplines in Agricultural Economics, Economics Marketing or related disciplines
Strong background and practical skills in business development and marketing with at least 3 years work experience on issues and programmes relating to agricultural commodity production, commodity marketing, agro-processing and value chain development and MSME promotion
Conversant with the Niger Delta region working environment
Previous experience in working with government and private sector in developing agri-enterprise agribusiness will be a great advantage.
Reporting and Location:
The position will be in the National Project Coordinating Office located in Port Harcourt.
The officer will report directly to the Agribusiness Promotion Coordinator.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with detailed CV to: info@life-nd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: This position will be on for a period of two (2) years subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance
Job Title4: Environment and Climate Change Support Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Main Responsibilities
The candidate will assist the project in ensuring that the environment and climate change is mainstreamed in project activities.
Specific Duties
Assist to ensure that the inclusion of climate resilience and environmental data collection in the baseline Studies to be undertaken
Assist in capacity building of incubators and incubatees in ECC mainstreaming areas and activities
Support linkages with institutions and stakeholders involved in ECC issues
Support the preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Basic Climate Risk Analysis at the commodity cluster level
Assist in General supervision, monitoring and certification of works of service providers engaged for physical climate change and environmental projects.
Assist in revising and update the draft project implementation manual to include climate change adaptation and environmental management
Support the development of a framework for measuring resilience among the target beneficiaries including indicators to be monitored within the M&E system for climate change
Support the development of a technical manual for environmental training on sustainable agricultural enterprise as needed.
Assist in the application of manual for environmental training on Sustainable agricultural enterprises
Assist in the documentation of baseline information for projects locations / clusters using GPS, Remote sensing and field surveys using GIS
Assist in developing crop agro-ecological suitability maps
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering Sciences Agriculture, Natural Resource Management
A Higher Degree in relevant discipline will be added advantage
Good writing skills and good computer skills
Demonstrate team spirit, good interpersonal and conflict management skills
Integrity and confidentiality
Interpersonal and time management skills.
Display of knowledge of climate change adaptation and environmental safeguards and familiarity with government policies and that of other critical stakeholders
Conversant with the Niger Delta region working environment
Good written and oral communication skills
Reporting and Location:
The position will be in the National Project Coordinating Office located in Port Harcourt.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with detailed CV to: info@life-nd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: This position will be on for a period of two (2) years subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance
Job Title5: Rural Infrastructure Support Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Main Responsibilities
The Rural Infrastructure Support Officer will support the Rural Infrastructure Coordinator in providing technical guidance and backstopping of the State Rural Infrastructure officers, the local government engineers and relate with relevant stakeholders involved in the implementation of market infrastructure development.
Specific Duties
Assist the RIC in ensuring that the preparatory activities and implementation of the infrastructure interventions are in accordance with project’s dictates, progressing according to work schedule
Contribute to the development of detailed action plan to implement the various market infrastructure activities proposed
Participate in developing eligibility criteria for the selection of cost efficient technically achievable and sustainable market infrastructure at the state level
Participate in the preparation of consolidated quarterly reports
Support the development of an appropriate market infrastructure implementation manual
Support the Development of operation and maintenance structure system for market infrastructure with relevant partners
Participate in the preparation and vetting of engineering designs and estimates for market infrastructures
Assist the RIC in providing assistance and practical advice to participating states and LGAs in the design of works and procurement of contractors and supervision and monitoring of works
Any other duties activities as directed by the RIC that will impact positively on the overall project delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
University Degree or Higher National Diploma Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
A minimum of five years field experience working with rural communities in planning, budgeting, constructing, maintaining and monitoring rural market infrastructure
Experience with IFAD or international donor projects.
Conversant with the Niger Della region working environment
A COREN registration is an added advantage.
Ability to communicate with and present dear and concise instruction and guidelines to Village representatives with basic education level
Good knowledge of AUTO CAD drafting
Reporting and Location:
The position will be in the NPCO located in Port Harcourt.
The officer will report directly to the Rural Infrastructure Coordinator.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with detailed CV to: info@life-nd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: This position will be on for a period of two (2) years subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance
Application Deadline 28th February, 2022.