Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture recruitment for a State Project Coordinator

Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture recruitment for a State Project Coordinator

Job Title: State Project Coordinator (spc)
Location: Anambra
Anambra State Government hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from the State civil service, in it.World Bank-assisted Fadama III Project of the State Ministry of Agriculture for recruitment into the following position:

Qualifications

• Master’s level or higher degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Management or other relevant degree.
• Possession of team building, communication, networking and negotiating skills and diplomacy.
• Familiarity with World Bank procedures and processes of work would began advantage.
• Proven track record in the field of agricultural or rural development will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years at the management level.
• Experienced in the management of programmes especially those sponsored by UN agencies.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in computer utilization.
• Proficiency in English and lgbo language.

Responsibilities 

• The State Project Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities as well as managing the State Fadama Coordination Office (SFCO).
• Overall implementation of Project within the State.
• Heads the secretariat of the State Fadama Technical Committee (SFTC).
• Supervises and coordinates activities of the Local Fadama Desks.
• Ensures timely reporting and quality of reports to SFTC and the National Fadama Coordinating Office (NECO).
• Supervises staff of SFCO.
• Prepares the SFCO Annual Work Plan & Budget (AWP&B)
• Liaises with other relevant programs and technical departments in the State.
• Oversees contracting of supporting staff and consultants, particularly community facilitators.

To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit five (5) copies of their applications and CVs each with relevant certificates to: 

The Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Awka.

Application Deadline April 22, 2013.