Agriculture Program Manager in CCFN

CCFN in collaboration with CRS/Nigeria is implementing the Feed the
Future Nigeria Livelihoods project (FTFNLP) funded by USAID Nigeria.

Based in rural communities in Northern Nigeria’s and Federal Capital
Territory (FCT), FTFNLP will
use a multi-sector approach that will help
42,000 very poor households (HHs) grow their agriculture production,
incomes and children (through improved nutrition) and help strengthen
community and government systems to support these gains.

Job Title:  Agriculture Program Manager

The
Agriculture Program Manager (Ag PM) will provide technical assistance
in the production activities, coordinating local resources for maximum
input and ensure high quality project implementation that will increase
agricultural production, productivity, processing and incomes of farmers
and other agricultural value chain actors. This will strengthen value
chain service providers, including agricultural technology providers and
financial service providers. The Ag PM will report to the Ag Team Lead
and will maintain close liaison with the Technical Program Director and
other Team Lead. He/she will also ensure adherence to CCFN technical and
program quality standards in implementation and compliance by partners.

Job Code: 00102015

Job Description:

• Support the CSO in training of producer groups/HHs on livestock
  (small ruminants), home gardening and post-harvest activities for income
  generation 
• Support the formation of female-led producer and processing groups
• Work closely with CSO and Ag Team Lead to ensure implementation of Bio reclamation of degraded land  component of the project
• Provide leadership to  the implementation of community based nursery plan
• Support the implementation of Climate SMART irrigation plan
  including trainings on bio-reclamation of degraded land with focus on
  women and youths
• Assist smallholder farmers in adopting new technology and other
  innovations for increased productivity of small ruminant livestock
  production, quality, efficiency, management, etc through tailored
  trainings and demonstration trials
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Ag Team Lead.
• Ensure formation and training of livelihoods clubs in selected secondary schools in project locations
• Support in preparation of all periodic reports.
• Provide support training when necessary in relating to BAP and SMART skills
• With support from Ag Team Lead, organize and support technical
  trainings, community of practice meetings and document best practices,
  lesson learned and success stories
• Develop and maintain strong collaboration with partner organizations
  in the carry out of the project with emphasis on improved agricultural
  production for increased productivity
• Build the capacity of CSOs partners for quality Ag programming
• Work with the CSO to ensure deployment of agro processing/storage
  equipment through a business model that will be developed with Ag Team
  Lead

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Agronomy/Crop Science
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of time
• Five years of working experience in agriculture, development or food
  security programs – including focus on at least one of the following
  sectors – agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, or governance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent training and facilitation skills

Additional Advantage

• Understanding of U.S Government grant provisions and guidelines, including reporting requirements
• Experience in staff development and partner capacity
• Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality in programming and operations.
• Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of civil society
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Understanding of faith-based organizations and capacity-building in local partnerships
• Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of USAID and Caritas agencies
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
• Fluency in Hausa language is an added advantage as well as experience with northern Nigerian agriculture.

How to Apply

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required
of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform
duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as
needed.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION LETTERS, WITH ATTACHED COPIES OF THEIR CVs TO; hrccfn@ccfng.org

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2015; 12 NOON