State Project Coordinator 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.

Overall Function and Responsibilities of the Position

• The State Project Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities in the State, as well as managing the Agro-Processing,
• Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support Office.

Specific Duties of the Position

• Heads the secretariat of the State Steering Committee (SSC).
• Overall implementation of Project within the State.
• Supervise staff of state office.
• Liaise with other relevant programmes and technical departments in the State.
• Oversees contracting of support staff and consultants, particularly Agro-Processing Service Providers.
• Ensure timely reporting and quality of reports to SSC

Qualifications and Experience Required

• M.Sc degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in a management position.
• Proven track record in the field of agriculture or rural development.
• Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an advantage.
• Fluency in the local language is a major advantage.