Description

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

Primary Purpose: The Short Term Expert will fill the role in an anticipated 3 years agricultural project funded by a donor, focusing on the agriculture sector. The successful candidate will ensure that trainings for trainers is effectively carried out as a resource person. This will also function as an advisory position. The tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities, but the candidate is expected to perform any tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct training of trainers for the SME Loop and the Farmer Business Schools
• Provide advisory and capacity building on good agricultural practice (GAP), innovative business approaches, and production systems
• Any other tasks that may be assigned

Required Technical Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in agronomy/agriculture, engineering, economics, social sciences or another relevant area of study
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, analytical and strategy skills
• 10-5 years of professional experience in Value Chains support
• 5 years of experience in training of trainers for entrepreneurship
• Specific experiences in the SME Loop and/or FBS or related approaches are not mandatory, but an advantage
• 5 years of experience in Development Corporation projects
• Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports

Desired Skills:

• Self-starter, energetic, and friendly
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking and working
• Engages people and empowers them to deliver on promises
• Maintains integrity and personal reputation
• Ability to analyze complex issues and propose solutions
• Reviews information quickly and does not hesitate to try out solutions

Deadline for applications: Friday October 19th, 2018; 17h00 WAT

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of:

• Cover letter
• CV

Submit to nigeriajobs@tns.org. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. We welcome hearing from qualified and interested applicants. Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications. No phone calls, please.