Planning Officers Recruitment at The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

Employment Nigeria 24-Nov-2017 ANAMBRA , BENUE , EBONYI , TARABA , NIGER , OGUN , Government

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has been implementing the international Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- assisted Value Chain Development Programme since 2014 in six (6) participating States of Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Niger, Ogun and Taraba and in five (5) Local Government Areas each in all the States. Applications are therefore invited from qualified candidates for the below position:

POSITION : Planning Officer

Description

The primary goal of VCDP is to reduce poverty and sustainably enhance accelerated economic growth, whilst the specific programme development objective (PDO) is to increase the incomes and enhance food security for 45,000 rural poor households engaged in the production, processing and marketing of rice and cassava in the targeted LGAs of the six targeted States are enhanced on a sustainable basis.

Responsibilities

Participation in the review of technical reports from consultants and other sources;
Collaborates with other components on matters requiring statistical surveys, data collection and statistical interpretations;
Liaising with other relevant bodies and institutions such as the Universities, NBS etc;
Preparation of position paper on issues and policies covering all aspects of VCDP and FMARD;
Providing planning, monitoring and evaluation support for efficient and effective implementation of donor assisted projects;
Participate in project preparation and appraisal, impact studies implementation completion review and analysis;
Participate in joint supervision missions to donor assisted projects/programmcs;
Participate in seminars, workshops, meetings etc;
Accept other duties assigned from time to time by the PMEA and NPC.

Qualifications

A First Degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics or Statistics;
6 years post qualification work experience;
Work experience with Donor assisted Projects an advantage;
Must be computer literate.
Working experience with International Donor Organizations will be an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

Successful candidates will be engaged for a period of one year ONLY
Candidates engagement is subject to renewal, which will be based on satisfactory performance upon evaluation and availability of funds.

How To Apply
Candidates should submit their Applications accompanied with detailed CV and copies of credentials to:
FGN/IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) National Office,
No. 4 Batna Close,
Off Agadez Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse 2,
Abuja.

Please indicate the position they are applying for at the top right hand corner of the envelope.

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