African Agricultural Technology Foundation Program Officer Jobs in Nigeria

African Agricultural Technology Foundation Program Officer Jobs in Nigeria

AATF is an international not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes public/private partnerships to enhance food security and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in SSA.

AATF works with African governments, private and public technology owners and developers, NGOs, seed companies and African small holder farmers to identify and access technologies that address farmers’ key problems and empower them through availability of a choice of agricultural innovations that generate wealth and health for their families and communities.

AATF is a registered charity under the laws of England and Wales and has host country status with the Governments of Kenya and Nigeria. The Foundation depends on the ongoing support and collaboration of different partners and investors to meet its objectives.

AATF wishes to recruit a suitably qualified Program Officer – Agronomist to be based in any of IAR Zaria, NAERLS Zaria, Kaduna State ADP or Kano State ADP (to be decided) for a period of 2 years, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

Under the matrix supervision of the AATF Product Stewardship Manager and PBR Cowpea Project Manager, the suitable candidate will also work in close collaboration with IITA, seed companies and seed out-growers.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Develop and implement best agronomic practices for both early generation seed (EGS) and certified seed production that include improved tillage, rotation, irrigation, fertilization, control of weeds, pests, and diseases, harvesting, cleaning, conditioning, seed treatment, and storage.

Coordinate and document periodic agronomic training activities for seed producers (breeder, foundation and certified) across project countries and ensure that seed growers are adequately trained on all agronomic requirements for the cultivation of AATF’s transgenic products.

Share training logs with AATF Stewardship Manager quarterly.

Track, verify, document and report seed growers’ complaints on AATF products for remedial actions to be taken. Ensure that every recorded complaint is followed up. Make a quarterly summary of complaints and remedial actions.

Competencies

A good understanding of agricultural

biotechnology socio-political and regulatory environments in SSA.

Ability to coordinate, manage and inspire a diverse group of skilled professionals to work as a team to deliver the project’s mandate efficiently and cost-effectively.

Excellent high-level networking skills and ability to build and sustain relationships with key partners, especially high-level policy makers and economic elites with vested interest in cowpea and maize value chains.

Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

Education:

At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Agronomy or related discipline from a recognised University

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience and sound knowledge in field agronomy and agricultural research and development with a reputed private or public sector entity, preferably in Africa.

Sound knowledge and experience in irrigation agronomy for field crop production.

Experience in seed production, seed processing and seed distribution.

Quality Management Systems in seed production, knowledge of ISO is an added advantage.

Good understanding of the SSA agricultural biotechnology socio-political and policy environments.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Agricultural Technology Foundation Program Officer Jobs in Nigeria


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