The Ministry of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, government of Nigeria has secured credit
from the international Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for the
implementation of Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP). The VCDP will focus
on addressing constraints along the cassava and rice value chains in targeted
LGAs in Ebonyi State. The Progamme comprises of three complementary and
mutually reinforcing components via Agricultural Market Development, Small
holder Productivity Enhancement, and Programme Coordination and Management.
The specific development objective of the Programme is that the incomes and
food security of poor rural households engaged in production, processing and
marketing of rice and cassava in the targeted LGAs are enhanced on a
sustainable basis in the participating states.As part of the preparatory activities towards the commencement of programme in the State, the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources is constituting the State Programme Management Unit (SPMU) at the State Programme Headquarters.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Ebonyi
Job Description
Undertaking procurement
activity per the draft procurement plan which provides the estimate costs and
the basis for the procurement methods for each procurement item under the
programme.
Preparing technical
specifications for procurement of goods, works and services.
Preparing bidding
documents
Preparing tender notice,
and invitation for bids.
Receiving, opening and
evaluation of bids, and finalizing contracts.
Administrating contracts
to ensure compliance with the contracts conditions, payment terms, variations,
dispute resolutions and monitoring etc.
Maintaining all the
records relating to procurement.
Maintaining a separate
record relating to complaints and their redress.
Periodically updating the
procurement plan in agreement with the programme team to reflect the actual
programme implementation needs improvements institutional capacity.
Ensuring implementation of
agreed procurement arrangements.
Preparing procurement
implementations reports in accordance with the reporting requirement of IFAD
and the Government.
Ensuring that the
procurement capacity of state beneficiaries and service providers is
development.
Qualification and
Experiences
B.Sc masters or Higher
Level University Degree in Engineering,
Finance, Management
Purchasing or equivalents qualification.
Minimum of 6 years of
relevant post qualification experience.
Strong background and
experience in successfully carrying out procurement using similar procedures,
methods, specifications etc.
Knowledge (at least 4
years) of internationally accepted ‘best practice systems, the Nigerian
Procurement Laws and guidelines and experience in working with donor funded
projects.
Good writing skills and
good computer skills required.
Ability of team spirit,
good interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Integrity and
confidentiality. Interpersonal and time management skills.
Job Title: State Programme Management Unit/State
Programme Coordinator (SPC)
Location: Ebonyi
Main Responsibilities
The State,Programme Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for
the coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities
in the state, as well as managing the SPMU Office.
Head the Secretariat of the State Steering Committee
(SSC) to Oversee the Implementation of the Programme within the Sta
Supervise the Staff of SPMU Office.
Liaise with other relevant programmes, technical
departments and the participating Local Government councils to ensure synergy
for effective implementation of field activities.
Oversee contracting of support staff consultants, and service
providers.
Prepare the state annual work plan and budget based on
the consolidated commodity cluster action plan and submit to PMU and IFAD for
approval.
Facilitate regular meetings of Farmer Organizations in
the area of production, processing and marketing.
Coordinate regular monitoring visits and technical
support by SPMU experts to Farmer Organizations.
Ensure regular meetings of the Local Government Value
Chain Advisory Committee (LGVCAC).
Ensure timely reporting and quality of reports to SSC and
PMU.
Qualification and Experience
M.Sc degree or equivalent in Agriculture,
Agricultural Economics, or other related disciplines.
Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience
including at least 3 years in a management position,
Proven track record in the field of agriculture or rural
development.
Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an
advantage.
Fluency in local language is a major advantage.
Application Closing Date
6th May 2014
Method of Application
Each applicant should send his or her application together with their Curriculum Vitae (CV) electronically to: ebonyiminofagric@yahoo.com in addition to the submission of 10 (ten) hard copies of the application, CV and photocopies of educational qualifications in sealed envelop indicating the position applied for at the top left hand corner of the envelop to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources State Secretariat,
Opposite Unity Square,
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
6th May 2014
Method of Application
Each applicant should send his or her application together with their Curriculum Vitae (CV) electronically to: ebonyiminofagric@yahoo.com in addition to the submission of 10 (ten) hard copies of the application, CV and photocopies of educational qualifications in sealed envelop indicating the position applied for at the top left hand corner of the envelop to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources State Secretariat,
Opposite Unity Square,
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
