Agro-processing Specialist at Kaduna State Government

Project Summary

• The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
• Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
• The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.

Functions and Responsibilities

• The incumbent under guidance of SPC will coordinate and identify improved agro-processing technologies which are apt for all processing activities of all the crops, livestock and fisheries supported under this project.
• The incumbent will further work on dissemination and follow-up on identified agro-processing technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, and other related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, agro processing and supply chain management
• Previous experience in value chain development including vertical and horizontal coordination of farmers group and backward integration
• Ability to build partnership with technology innovation centres, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.