Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 15 years
Location: Abuja
Job Field: Administration / Secretarial , Agriculture / Agro-Allied


Responsibilities
Leadership

* Provide the overall vision and leadership of the project;
* Build, guide and steer a strong implementation team of experts;
* Represent the project in meetings, conferences, and other opportunities conducive to publicizing, promoting and marketing the project’s (and project partners’) achievements;
* Maintain coherence between activities in West Africa, activities by project partners and the private sector partners;
* Maintain strong and effective working relationships with DGIS and country EKNs through frequent updates as per the communications plan and other adhoc communication required.


Overall programmatic management

* Lead regular project management meetings with our consortium members;
* Initiate and organize project supervisory board meetings at least twice a year and other key meetings;
* Ensure consistency among activities implemented in the 4 priority countries;
* Monitor project overall expenditure and private sector contribution against budgets and ensure financial compliance to both donor requirements and IFDC procedures;
* Supervise completion of timely and high-quality work plans, progress reports and financial reports;
* Monitor project indicators in accordance with the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation;
* Plan, evaluate program results and take necessary corrective actions whenever needed;
* Collaborate with IFDC HQ to ensure that managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with provisions of the project contract, the donor regulations and IFDC policies;


Communications and outreach

* Oversee the convening, outreach and communications strategy of the project;
* Supervise communications specialists and guide them on topics to be highlighted through success stories, case studies, fact sheets and other outreach materials;
* Oversee the knowledge & learning including advocacy strategy of the project;
* Review and approve all public relations materials.


Finance and administration

* Approve and monitor overall project expenditure including expenditure rates of the project and consortium partners;
* Ensure all activities are conducted within the scope of the project budget;
* Assure that cost share is obtained from partners as planned and properly accounted for and that buy-in targets are met;
* Compile and approve annual financial reporting and monitoring and evaluation reports and outcomes.


Requirements

* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in business management, agribusiness, agricultural economics, development economics; rural development;
* A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in international agricultural development, with a sizable portion of this experience in West Africa;
* Proven record of accomplishment and expertise in soil fertility management, with a deep understanding of sustainable agricultural practices;
* Demonstrated senior management and leadership experience, including overseeing complex projects or teams;
* Established and active relationships with key stakeholders in West Africa, both in the public and private sectors, related to agricultural development and soil fertility;
* Experience in developing partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments and government entities, private sector actors, and development partners;
* Fluent in both French and English, enabling effective collaboration in multicultural settings;
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives and achievements.