Borno State Government FADAMA III Project Recruits Training and Technical Assistance Officer (TTAO)
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association, part of which has been on-lent to the Borno State Government for the implementation of the Third National Fadama Development Project in the State.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies in the State Fadama Coordination Office (SFCO):
Job Title: Training and Technical Assistance Officer (TTAO)
Contract Type: One Year, renewable, (up to the end of the project) and based on performance
Reporting and Location
The Position will be based in the SFCO but will involve occasional travel to participating local government and communities. The TTAO will report directly to the SPC
Overall Function of the position
The TTAO will be responsible for coordinating capacity building, advisory services and through training and technical assistance in the state. S/he will further contribute to project-wide coordination of the technical advisory services activities through rotational with TTAOs of other States.
Specific Duties.
- Provides guidance in capacity building through training of Fadama Community Associations (FCAs), Fadama User Groups (FUGs) and Economic Interest Groups (EIGs) to equip them with skills and the know how to carry out participatory planning, implement, operate and maintain sub projects.
- Organizes training and technical assistance in socially inclusive and participatory development of Local Development Plans (LDP5).
- Facilitates the provision of technical assistance, training, experience sharing and knowledge exchange opportunities to service providers with the aim of building professionalism and technical capacity in the provision of advisory services.
- Facilitates periodic evaluation of the activities of this sub component.. Contributes.to the preparation of SFCO annual work plan and budget
- Ensures that operational guidelines for capacity building sub-component with respectto training and technical assistance are followed.
- Estabhshes and maintains linkages with relevant other projects and institutions operating in the State in the area of training and technical assistance with the aim of fostering comnplementary interventions and ensuring cooperation if it enhances effectiveness
Qualifications Required
- Master degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Mechanization, or any related field Persons with a first degree but with extensive relevant practical experience may also qualify
- Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in increasingly responsible position.
- Substantial practical experience in extension initiatives, demonstrated familiarity and a flair for marketing and small-scale agro-enterprise management.
- Demonstrated abilities as a team leader, net worker and manager.
- Good communication and writing skills. Computer literacy an advantage.
Application Closing Date
20th November, 2012
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit ten copies of applications accompanied by the candidate's curriculum vitae, photocopies of relevant credentials and three professional referees report to:
The Permanent Secretary/PM,
Borno State Agricultural Development Programme,
2 Shehu Laminu Way,
P.M.B. 1452, Maiduguri
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
