The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit Technical Advisor - Livestock Integration Jobs in Nigeria
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit Technical Advisor - Livestock Integration Jobs in Nigeria
Responsibilities & TasksThe Technical Advisor will support the Project Manager of the GIAE NG InACC EU-BMZ co-finance project in the implementation and coordination of the project’s activities with the grantees, Kluster of Transformation of Agrifood Systems, GIAE NG, other GIZ projects, GIZ Country Office, as well as the Federal/State Governments, ADP programs, other international organizations, and the private sector.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the Technical Adviser of Rice and Climate Change and with the Technical Adviser in Monitoring and Evaluation, the Technical Adviser in Livestock integration will:
Support the Project Manager in planning, implementation, and coordination of project activities
Provide technical advice on climate-smart practices for livestock production, particularly as these link to the rice value chain and support to implementing partners.
Support development of inclusive business models and support to enterprises that can sustain the livestock climate smart practices and provide jobs in the livestock value chain
Mapping and identification of civil society organisation to implement social cohesion and fragility management between rice farmers and agro-pastoralists
Support the implementation partners on peace building and conflict resolution aspects of rice and livestock integration
Provide support to research and analytical work
Coordinate and supervise local and international consultancies
Plan and prepare conferences, workshops, study trips and other events
Provide input to project monitoring and evaluation methodology and design
Support the Project Manager in overseeing the monitoring and preparation of reports to GIZ as well as to the EU Delegation
Support the development and review of training materials for trainers and for the target group
Coordinate the implementation activities closely with the GIAE NG particularly in the livestock value chain as well as with other relevant GIZ projects
Support the design and some activities related to M&E
Monitoring activities with the Grant Agreement for Neem Foundation
Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities at the request of the Project Manager.
Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Livestock, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Natural Resources, or related field
Professional Experience:
At least 5 years of professional working experience in a similar position
Broad experience working with capacity development related to climate change adaptation
and mitigation in livestock-based value chains.
Work experience and insights in crop and livestock integrated approaches, particularly when related to pastoralist and agro-pastoralist systems.
Previous experience in projects relates to reducing/resolving conflict between farmers and herders.
Good understanding of community participation in program design.
Experience with conflict-sensitive approaches to community development is an added advantage
Experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation systems in the agricultural sector is an added advantage
Previous experience working in development organizations is an advantage
Personal Skills:
Good analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate adequately with interdisciplinary/multi-institutional teams (units/research organizations, NGOs and government agencies, farmers, farmers organizations, and donors)
Team player and constructive attitude responding positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
Advanced working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
Developed attitude and awareness of service delivery
Personal integrity and accountability
Positive, collaborative, and constructive attitude to people and work.
Open to change and ability to manage complexities
Knowledge of local Nigerian languages in the implementation areas is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using "Junior Technical Advisor (Digital & Entrepreneurship Skills: Women & Youth) - 035" as the subject of the email.
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