Cashew Production Advisor at the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cashew Production Advisor

Vacancy No: 018
Location: Lagos
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Market Oriented Value Chains for Job and Growth in ECOWAS – MOVE programme (MOVE)

 About Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit: The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.In Nigeria, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

Job Requirements

• University First Degree / Further Studies in Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Extension, or related field.
• Additional training in the areas of climate-smart agriculture, value chain development approach, cooperatives/social entrepreneurship, non-governmental organization (NGO) administration, business development services, agricultural mechanization, and knowledge of ICT will be an advantage.

Professional Experience:

• At least five (5) years in a comparable position, experience in conservation agriculture/ agricultural value chain development / sustainable agriculture agricultural consulting & advisory services / farmer training / private sector development / cooperation management / policy advocacy / partnership brokering substantiated by corresponding references
• Working experience with/ for agro-industries, or development partners
• Experience working in collaboration with private sector actors (companies, associations, traders) and research institution.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Vacancy No. as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include Vacancy No. 018 in the mail subject.
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Application Closing Date
17th March, 2023.