ECOWAS Programme Officer, Food Security and Nutrition Jobs in Nigeria
ECOWAS Programme Officer, Food Security and Nutrition Jobs in Nigeria
Role Overview Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer Agriculture, the incumbent shall monitor and coordinate the actions of ECOWAS Commission in the sector of food crisis prevention, plant pest and diseases and support the national agricultural early warning systems.
Role and Responsibilities
Ensure the development, monitoring and implementation of agricultural policies, regulations and regional food and nutrition security strategies
Support the Governance of Food and Nutritional Security in the ECOWAS Area
Coordinate Development and monitor and evaluate / capitalize for ECOWAS response plans in connection with regional and international institutions such as UEMOA, WFP, FAO, UNICEF, NGOs, etc.
Formulation, development and drafting of regulations, guidelines, conventions, etc. in agriculture;
Organize the participation of ECOWAS and States in international standards bodies: in particular the CODEX and the WTO-SPS committees, etc.
Support domestication within the ECOWAS Commission and member states of international conventions, guidelines and regulations on agriculture;
Implement regional mechanisms for the Prevention and Management of Food Crises
Monitor and coordinate agricultural Early Warning Systems
Contribute to the popularization of innovations in food and nutritional security, knowledge sharing and skills transfer
Serve as Focal Point of the PREGEC system and Harmonize Framework ECOWAS-UEMOA-CILSS-PAM-FAO
Formulate and propose regional projects and actions on food and nutritional security to mobilize international funds.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Agro-economics, Agronomy, Nutrition, Phytosanitary Issues, Rural Development or related field or any similar field from a recognized University
At least 5 years of professional experience in the fields
of agronomic and Nutrition sciences, Research & Development and phytosanitary issues,
Broad Experience as a program manager, project manager and programs,
Demonstrated experiences on issues related to the adaptation of agriculture to climate change, biotechnology and biosecurity issues, nutrition.
Good knowledge of the issues and problems of agriculture food and nutrition in the ECOWAS area;
Skills in drafting projects / programs, in defining agricultural policies, in strategic planning or in institutional and regulatory frameworks;
Age Limit:
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Programme Officer, Food Security and Nutrition Jobs in Nigeria
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