World Bank is recruiting for the following position in Nigeria:
Job Title: E T Consultant
Job #: 111454
Job Family: Agriculture & Rural Development
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Appointment: Local Hire
Background / General description:
1. The need to facilitate faster growth in agricultural productivity and inclusive rural development in Nigeria have made the Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) department of the World Bank's country office in Nigeria to be involved in the implementation of some projects as a way of improving the welfare of farmers who are responsible for the production of the locally produced food and fiber in Nigeria. One of the major agricultural projects in the Bank's portfolio is the Third National Fadama Development Project, which aims at sustainably increasing the incomes of users of rural land and water resources by directly delivering resources to the beneficiary rural communities in an efficient and effective manner, thereby reducing rural poverty, increasing food security and contributing to the achievement of a key millennium development goal.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The consultant will have responsibility for assisting the World Bank Task Team Leaders (TTLs) on the following operations in AFTAR in Nigeria: Fadama III, Fadama III GEF and Fadama information, knowledge and business advisory services; Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP). The Consultant will work in collaboration with the TTLs in responding adequately to implementation challenges on the project in all states. The incumbent will also participate in dialogues; take part in conduct of supervision work including mission/field visits and write reports.
Major duties and responsibilities will include the following among others:
• participate in the technical supervision of on-going AFTAR projects: Fadama III, Fadama III GEF, and Fadama information, knowledge and business advisory services; Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP), West Africa Agricultural Productivity (WAAP II);
• participate in policy dialogues with governments on agricultural and rural development issues, prepare policy memoranda and alert management (both country and sector) on issues requiring attention.
• Initiate/participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to agricultural growth and productivity in Nigeria, including work managed by AFTAR and that managed by other units, but requiring input from our staff, such as write-up of key papers in agriculture, natural resources and rural development;
• assist TTLs in the identification, preparation and appraisal of new interventions/studies that will complement the Fadama III, CADP and WAAP implementation;
• Contribute to key operations important to the agriculture and rural development department of AFTAR, ensuring quality and timely delivery of these operations. In addition, the person shall carry out any other related administrative or technical tasks required by the TTLs, SL, SM and the CD;
Selection Criteria:
At least Masters in Agricultural Economics or related discipline;
• At least five (05) years of experience on agricultural development issues;
• Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/technical areas noted above;
• Proven operational experience with recognized ability to deliver high quality results and to meet deadlines;
• Previous experience working with international institutions (such as the World Bank, UNDP, etc.) and government agencies preferred;
• Evidence of effective team work and client relations, including with private sector;
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks;
• Ability to work successfully in a multicultural setting, with efficiency, competence and integrity across disciplinary boundaries and in a team-based work environment;
• Strong communications skills, in addition to excellent writing and communications ability in English Language;
• Proven ability to maintain professional relations with Government officials, development partners and implementing agencies.
For more information and online application: World Bank Group Careers in Nigeria (http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=111454&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ABV&menuPK=64778834)
Deadline: 19 August, 2011.