Nigeria
Job Summary:
The Program Manager - Agriculture will be responsible for managing the Sustainable Cassava Seed System (SCSS) Project to achieve its set targets in Benue and Oyo States within the context of CRS/Nigeria agricultural strategies.Qualifications/Experiences:
Master's degree in Agricultural related-field studies required.
Minimum three years program management experience with an NGO; experience in cassava value chain and public and private donor relations a plus.
Ability to work closely with Church partners and commitment to Agency mission.
Computer proficiency particularly in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet required.
Experience with and commitment to working in a team structure
Good interpersonal skills including ability to work with multiple stakeholders successfully and to create linkages.
Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
Nigerian nationality.
Physical Requirements/Environment: Normal conditions akin to office environment, based in Abuja; willingness and ability to travel within the country up to 70%.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Senior Program Manager for Agriculture, Head of Unit - Agriculture and Economic Strengthening, M&E Adviser, Finance, Administration, Audit, Head of Programs, Country Representative, RTA/Agriculture as well as other relevant regional and HQ Technical Staff.
External: Justice, Peace and Development Commissions of the Catholic Church (JPDCs), other Implementing Partner Organizations (National Root Crop Research Institute - NRCRI, National Agricultural Seeds Council- NASC, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture- IITA, Agricultural Development Program - ADP, Seed Entrepreneurs and Farmer Groups/Organizations), Agro-processors, representatives of other NGOs, Donorsm Researchers, and Private Sector.
2. Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Agriculture (Band D-2)
Department: Agriculture and Economic Growth
Reports to: Head of Unit; Agriculture and
Economic Growth
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MEO) will be responsible for all monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities under the Agriculture and Economic Growth unit. The MEO will develop and manages the Projects Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). The MEO will develop and maintains systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program. She/he will analyze monthly data and support training of partners on M&E in quality assurance methods. The MEO will report to the Head of Unit; Agriculture and Economic Growth and will maintain close liaison with relevant Regional Technical Advisors and the CRS/Nigeria Agriculture Team. The MEO will ensure adherence to CRS technical and program quality standards in implementation and the timely submission of all required deliverables to all donors.Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics or related discipline.
Minimum 6 years of international development experience with light to moderately complex projects.
Minimum 5 years managing significant USC-funded programs required.
Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CF Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, 0MB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A.133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
Proven leadership and inter-personal skills
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of light to moderately complex projects
Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.
Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.
Flexibility to work both ma team and independently.
Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
3. Job Tide: Nutrition Program Manager, SVH Project
Band: Band D-1
Reports to: Technical Program Director
Based in: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Responsibilities:
Works closely with STTAs and responsible for ensuring CSOs adherence to technical standards
With CSOs, the Nutrition PM will implement a social and behavior change strategy that is grounded in local context by formative research, uses multiple channels, and targets various audiences for widespread impact
The Nutrition PM will use a comprehensive social and behavior change strategy to improve knowledge, build skills and reduce barriers to adoption of key nutrition and hygiene practices.
In conjunction with activities to improve crop production, the Nutrition PM will support increased production of vegetables for vitamin A andiron, and chicken/eggs for animal source protein and iron.
S/he will develop recipes and identify in-home food preservation (e.g. fruit drying) methods for locally available high-nutrient family and weaning foods.
S/he will work with the FMOH and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) to develop a curriculum and train CSO staff and VEAs in basic nutrition, including which foods are nutritious, and home gardening
S/he will implement Community. Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), which engages communities in a self-led sanitation profile designed to trigger a response of disgust, and subsequent behavior change to end open defecation.
With CSOs, the Nutrition PM will establish and train new WASH committees to monitor rehabilitation, assess sanitary and environmental risk, conduct maintenance and small repairs, and manage water collection fees and budgets.
S/he will engage the (Catholic) Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Jamatul Nasril Islam (3M) and FOMWAN to develop training and job aides that help male and female religious leaders (Christian and Islamic) incorporate key nutrition and hygiene information in their sermons by linking key promoted practices to religious teachings.
S/he will leverage USAID's ongoing investments in basic education, and project investments in youth development to support positive nutrition and hygiene behaviors among youth - particularly adolescent girls.
S/he will work with non-formal learning centers, Islamic and Koranic schools, to review existing curricula and develop teaching materials that reflect life-skills based acquisition of nutrition and hygiene skills and train teachers in their use.
Qualifications and Skills:
Masters degree in Nutrition, Food Science or related field.
Five years of working experience in agriculture, nutrition. WASH or food security program
Understanding of U.S Government grant provisions and guidelines, including proposal formats and reporting requirements.
Capacity to work closely, understand, and support local Church partners
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent training and facilitation skills
Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of USAID and Caritas agencies preferred
Strong computer skills Word, Excel, Outlook. PowerPoint preferred
Experience in staff development and partner capacity preferred
Knowledge of CRS program quality standards
Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.
Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.
Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
Understanding 0f and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of Hausa language is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
Willingness and ability to travel at least 60% of time
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should download the CRS application form using this link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/106q5xifhyfusa3/CRS-%20Application%20Form.doc and send with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents to olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org
Applicants must explicitly state the position applied for in the CRS application form and in the subject of their email.
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