Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Agriculture or Nutrition or other relevant disciplines
• At least 6 years’ experience implementing nutrition-sensitive agriculture activities in Nigeria
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language and the local language, as well as the ability to report to and advise the State Coordinator on emerging issues.
• Able to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of office applications is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Hausa is highly desired.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state as required.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Systems, Public Health Nutrition or a related field and a minimum of 10 years work experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Experience: Prior experience working in complex nutrition programs, preferably with direct experience in Nigeria
• Knowledge of agricultural and/or food systems with experience enhancing the diversity, productivity, nutritional-value, income-producing potential and sustainability of agricultural production and/or leading the development of nutrition-sensitive food systems enterprises
• Demonstrated experience working and/or collaborating with government ministries and other development partners in multi-sectoral nutrition programming.
• Substantial institutional and staff expertise in implementing complex capacity building programs, in resource-constrained environments.
• Strong experience and demonstrated success in coordinating activities with multiple stakeholders to optimize use of limited resources, including development of joint work plans.
• Excellent capacity building and coordination skills.  An ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor staff from different cultures.
• Ability to respond rapidly to shifting implementation scenarios. An ability to work in challenging and changing environments, and to see through challenges to find solutions; an ability to maintain balance when under stress.
• Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Experience working effectively in partnership with staff, collaborating organizations, consortium, international donors and agencies, host country governments and ministries and other relevant stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills. Ability to prepare and disseminate project findings, success stories, and other documents effectively.
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel outside Abuja frequently.

Required Competencies:

• Superior technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: food systems for nutrition (including post-harvest processing, value chain enhancement, horticulture and small-animal raising, market systems, and income-oriented production of nutritious foods) and/or public health nutrition (including prevention and treatment of acute malnutrition, adolescent health and nutrition, maternal/infant/child health and nutrition).
• Superior leadership, management and communication skills–this includes professional experience interacting with donor, host country governments and other relevant stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in teams and cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent time management and personal organization skills.
• Ability to respond rapidly to shifting implementation scenarios.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Confident giving and receiving feedback in a direct, professional manner.
• Capacity to direct multiple long and short-term activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with local government and NGO stakeholders.
• Skilled in fostering new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project states (Bauchi, Kebbi, Ebonyi, FCT, and Sokoto) as needed for supportive supervision.

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting and is subject to local terms and conditions.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Qualifications

• Secondary-level Diploma.
• 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics desired.
• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
• Verifiable references.
• Professional, courteous and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.
• English language skills highly desired.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Qualifications

• Degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field with a focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.
• At least 2 years hand-on-experience in monitoring and evaluation with very good analytical, presentation, communication, and reporting skills.
• Significant experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which were spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, multicultural, and team-building skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, databases, and statistical applications.
• Significant experience working in Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), Nutrition, Village Saving Loan Association (VSLA), Income Generating Activities (IGA) and DHIS2 programs in Nigeria.
• Excellent writing skills, oral and written communication skills, and fluency in English.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Management or Accounting. A postgraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar position
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience with GiveWell / USAID / DFID or other donor funded project
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Education & Experience

• University Degree in Business Management or Accounting. Postgraduate Degree in related field and possession of professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.
• Professional experience supporting USAID-funded projects and managing state finance & Admin function is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
• Minimum 4 years’ experience
• Experience with USAID funded project is preferred but other donor funded project will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”
• Ability to create and monitor budgets
• Understand the principles of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and experience working in a non-profit organization will be an advantage.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good standard of IT including experience of using MS Office
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture or other related fields, a relevant master’s Degree is a plus
• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sector
• Previous experience working in the project states.

Competencies Required:

• Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
• Willing to travel to remote areas.

Application Closing Date
31st March 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.