Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Latest Recruitment 2019/2020

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FMARD RECRUITMENT 2019/2020- The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), in collaboration with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position as listed below. Ensure you share this post with your contacts.

Check out the available positions below and apply if you are interested and qualified.

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator – FGN/IFAD Climate Change Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme (IFAD-CASP)

Location: Katsina

Job Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (MEC) will be responsible for overseeing activities under the Project Management component of the Project which pertain to tracking and evaluating implementation performance.

Details of the Contract:

Two-year contract, renewable if the project is extended and based on performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop activities for the Annual Work plan and Budgets (AWPBs);
Develop the Programme M&E System on the basis of the programmes Logical Framework taking into account Government monitoring frameworks and IFAD RIMS methodology;
Organize and supervise focused baseline surveys at the beginning of the programme to be undertaken by a contracted institution.

Qualifications

Master’s level or higher Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or other relevant Degree;
Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience including at least 4 years in planning, monitoring and evaluation of special projects;
Proven track record in managing and leading investigative teems;
Good communication and writing skills; and
Competence in the use of standard computer software applications for statistical analysis.

National Procurement Officer – FGN/IFAD Climate Change Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme (IFAD-CASP)

Location: Katsina

Job Description

The National Procurement Officer (NPO) will be responsible for the coordination of the procurement of goods, works and services financed under the Project.

Details of the Contract:

Two-year contract, renewable if the project is extended and based on performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop activities for the Annual Work plan and Budgets (AWPBs)
Undertake procurement activity as per the draft Procurement Plan which provides the estimated costs and the basis for the procurement methods for each procurement item under the programme
Prepare technical specifications for procurement of goods, works and services
Prepare bidding documents, tender notices, and invitations for bids
Receive bids, as well as finalize contracts
Administer contracts to ensure compliance with the contracts conditions, payment terms

Qualifications

A First Degree/HND in Engineering, Law, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or other relevant qualification, with relevant training in World Bank Group procurement guidelines and procedures
Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in procurement under externally assisted projects. Direct experience in World Bank-financed projects would be an asset
Demonstrated competence in procurement under externally assisted projects;
Good communication and writing skills;
Computer literacy.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – FGN/IFAD Climate Change Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme (IFAD-CASP)

Location: Katsina

Job Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MEO) will be responsible for overseeing activities under the Project Management component of the Project which pertain to tracking and evaluating implementation performance.

Details of the Contract:

Two-year contract, renewable if the project is extended and based on performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the M&E Coordinator and all those involved in programme M&E, particularly primary stakeholder groups
Revising the Program objective hierarchy and log frame matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts);
Determining information needs of project management, implementing partners and primary stakeholders, the cooperating institution and funding agencies;
Identifying and designing performance questions, key indicators and targets for each programme component and for each level of the objective hierarchy;
Agreeing how to record, report and analyze progress against the AWPB and designing the format of such progress reports;

Qualifications

First or higher Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or other relevant Degree;
Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation, especially, of externally assisted projects;
Good communication and writing skills; and
Competence in the use of standard computer software applications for statistical analysis.

How to Apply for FMARD Recruitment 2019/2020

All interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications in ten (10) copies including one original and nine (9) photocopies, properly sealed and clearly marked at the top right hand cover “Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Recruitment of Project Staff Under FGN/IFAD-CASP Project”. Each envelope should include a CV and an Application Letter with a Cover Letter suited for the position being applied for.

The sealed envelope should be addressed and delivered to:
The Director,
Projects Coordinating Unit,
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,
No.1, Eldoret Close, Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II – Abuja.