PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!! PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
The Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority wishes to announce that a
new Project named Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) to be financed
by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Government of Kano State as has been
approved for implementation in Kano State. It is on this note that, all interested candidates
within Kano State Civil Service or similar Project (donour agency) are requested to apply for
various positions provided under the project with the following qualifications and experience.
- State Project Coordinator
Will be responsible for overall day-to-day management of implementation phase of
the project, including coordination of procurement, financial management and M&E.
Coordination with all the executing agencies and focal points responsible for the
implementation of all project activities.
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) Master’s, Degree in Agriculture, Rural, Development Studies and Agricultural
Economics, Engineering and Management or related disciplines with at least 10
years’ experience preferably in the management/implementation of donor-
funded projects. Detailed knowledge of design, implementation arrangement
and monitoring and evaluation of donor financed projects. (ii) Strong project
management skills including ability to provide strategic guidance develop work
plans and manage budgets and project expenditures. (iii) Working experience in
donor projects environment. (iv) Good understanding of Federal and Kano
State Government policies and programs, (v) Excellent computer skills
including knowledge of MS Office Applications and Project Management. - Procurement Specialist
The Procurement Specialist (PS) is to manage the procurement for the PMU project
under strict deadlines and standards as set out in the IsDB’s Guidelines for: Selection
and Employment of Consultants and Procurement of works and goods by IsDB
Borrowers
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) First degree in relevant discipline, e.g. Business, Law, Engineering, Social
sciences, Administration etc. with minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
in procurement and contract management in public sector. (ii) Possession of
Higher Degree will be an added advantage. (iii) Must have good knowledge of
procurement policies and procedures of a multilateral financial institution
(preferably the Islamic Development Bank); as well as good knowledge of the
institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurement. (iv) Excellent
skills in project management demonstrated in previous jobs. (v) Proven record
of accomplishment in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams; (vii)
Excellent computer Skills including knowledge of MS office Applications and
Project Management.
- Crop Production Specialist
The Crop Production Specialist will be responsible for all crop production activities
under the project. He/She will support project’s efforts to help farmers’ access quality
agricultural inputs, equipment for land preparation, harvest and post-harvest operation
for the purpose of increasing on farm productivity and yields of farmers.
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) Must have a B.Sc./HND in Agriculture, Agronomy Crop Production, Agricultural
Extension, and Rural Development, Agricultural Economics or related disciplines
with at least 8 years of professional experience in implementation of crop
production and related activities in donor funded projects. (ii) A post graduate
degree will be an added advantage, (iii) Strong project management skills, (iv)
Must possess inter-personal, communication and negotiating skills and should be
able to speak the language used by farmers in the project locations, (v)
Knowledge of implementation of donor funded projects will be an added
advantage (vi) Excellent computer skills including knowledge of MS Office
Applications and Project Management. - Livestock Specialist
The Livestock Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of all Livestock
related activities in the project and also be responsible for overseeing the development
of the grazing reserve in line with approved activities proposed in the Project
Appraisal Document. He/She will oversee the production of all animal feeds (fodder
and crop residue) to improve access improved animal health and feeds by animals.
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) Must have a degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture or other
related discipline with at least 8 years’ experience in implementation of livestock
production, husbandry and development of animal feeds. (ii) Must possess
knowledge of building capacity of animal health experts, practical knowledge of
undertaking artificial inseminations in large ruminants, (iii) Strong project
management skills. (iv) Must possess inter-personal, communication and
negotiating skills, and should be able to speak the language used by pastoralists in
the project locations (v) Knowledge of implementation of donor funded projects
will be an added advantage (vi) Excellent computer skills including knowledge of
MS Office Applications and Project Management (vii) Excellent skills in project
management demonstrated in previous jobs, (viii) Proven track record in working
effectively within multidisciplinary teams - Rural Infrastructure Engineer
The Rural Infrastructure Engineer will manage and supervise all engineering aspects
of the project including all the irrigation and other rural infrastructure schemes to be
rehabilitated or constructed under the project in line with IsDB regulations and
standards.
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) BSc./B.Eng in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or equivalent, (ii) five (5) years
professional experience in the management and implementation of Irrigation
related projects, (iii) At least 5 years’ experience in implementation of donor-
funded irrigation related project, (iv) Must be a member of a reputable
Engineering Regulatory body such as COREN, NSE etc. (v) Knowledge of
Autocad will be an added advantage (vi) Excellent skills in project management
demonstrated in previous jobs, (vii) Proven track record in working effectively
within multidisciplinary teams, (viii) Excellent computer skills including
knowledge of MS office Applications and Project Management.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
The M&E Specialist is to develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of the
project, oversee the monitoring of components and subcomponents, provide technical
guidance and participate on the development of the integrated information system and
training of the staff responsible for the monitoring of components and subcomponents
of the project.
Qualifications and Skills Required
(i) First degree in relevant discipline, e.g. Agriculture, Economics, Social Sciences,
Statistics, and Management Information Systems etc. with minimum of 5 years
experience in database management, monitoring and evaluation, (ii) A post
graduate degree will be an added advantage, (iii) Must have good knowledge of
monitoring and evaluation practice and procedures of implementing similar
projects, (iv) Excellent skills in project management demonstrated in previous
jobs, (v) Excellent skills in undertaking survey, studies and report writing, (vi)
Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams (vii)
Extensive field-based experience in Kano State, (viii) Excellent communications
skills both written and orally. (ix) Excellent computer skills including knowledge
of MS office Applications and Project Management. - Project Accountant
The Project Accountant position is to implement and oversee the running of a reliable
financial management system, which will effectively manage fiduciary risks of the
project and produce reliable financial information for use by the Project Management
Unit (PMU) and
Qualifications and Experience
(i) The Project Accountant is required to hold at least a Bachelor/HND Degree in
Accounting or its equivalent with at least five (5) years post qualification
experience, (ii) Membership of a professional associations ICAN, ANAN etc. will
be added advantage, (iii) In addition, the following selection criteria apply: a)
Hands on experience in accounting for multiple donor funded projects, b)
Proficiency in Computer software applications & spreadsheets, c) Superior
knowledge of International accounting and auditing standards in the public and
private sectors, c) Due regard for professionalism and integrity.
- Communication Specialist
The communication specialist is to create and maintain positive relationship
between the project team and the public using media outlets. He is also to produce
press releases, articles and manage public events.
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) Degree in science and social sciences (ii) A minimum of 3 years of relevant
experience in development communication, (iii) Excellent writing and
communication skills, (iv) Demonstrate ability to prepare multi-media content
e.g. features, articles, press releases etc, (v) Demonstrated ability to develop and
maintain partnership with media organization (vi) Well developed understanding
of social media and digital communication (vii) Managed and maintained the
website (viii) Responding to media queries, (ix) ability to develop jingles, (x)
Excellent computer skills including knowledge of MS office Applications and
Project Management
- Administration/Confidential Secretary
Will provide clerical and administrative support to the project professionals. Will
also be involved in the coordination and implementation of office procedures
such as data entry, word processing, office management, documents preparation
and filing and perform basic office accounting tasks.
Qualifications and Experience Required
(i) B.Sc/HND in Business Administration, Sociology or other related disciplines, (ii)
Proven work experience as an administrative officer, administrator or similar
role, (iii) Solid knowledge of office procedures, (iii) Experience with office
management software like MS Office (MS excel and MS word specifically), (iv)
Strong organizational skills with a problem solving attitude, (v) Excellent written
and verbal communications skill
Applicants are expected to submit their applications together with all relevant documents
and their GSM numbers for contact to the Managing Director, Kano State Agricultural
and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA), Km 9 Hadejia Road, Kano on or before
the closing hours of 7 th May, 2019
Only successful candidate will be notify
