Agriculture Specialist (Deputy Programme Manager)

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Full Time

Programmes - FSL

Manager/Supervisor

Company Overview

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.

We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.

In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.

Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Agriculture Specialist (Deputy Programme Manager) who will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of all agriculture and livestock-related activities under the RESILAC project. Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Specialist will lead efforts to promote climate-resilient agriculture, ensure the integration of livestock and farming systems, and support economic recovery through improved market systems and livelihood diversification. The role involves overseeing the implementation team, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring that interventions are aligned with community needs and the project’s objectives.

Position Details

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Proposed start date: February 2025

Work location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and/or contribute to feasibility studies, assessments, and evaluations related to agricultural and livestock interventions;
Define implementation modalities in consultation with the FSL Technical team, covering areas such as beneficiary identification and registration, distribution, training, awareness, and monitoring for agricultural and livelihood activities;
Collaborate with the Programme Manager and sector leads to define the project intervention strategy;
Develop costed plans for agricultural activities and ensure their effective implementation in close coordination with the Programme Manager;
Supervise and manage staff involved in agricultural and livestock activities, including Agriculture and Veterinary Officers, while supporting recruitment efforts under the SO3 component as needed;
Ensure the adoption of innovative and climate-resilient agricultural practices while monitoring adherence to work plans and technical guidelines;
Collaborate with the MEAL Manager to establish a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system and beneficiary support mechanisms;
Promote gender-sensitive approaches and actively engage women and youth in agricultural training and livelihood support initiatives;
Contribute to the preparation of technical and operational documents for knowledge sharing and lesson capitalization;
Monitor project progress, identify areas for improvement, and recommend course corrections as necessary;
Provide technical and operational support to field teams for agriculture and livestock-related activities;
Support the development of activities progress reports for the program team as well as contribute to the development of donor reports;
Ensure synergy between the agriculture and livestock sector and other project components to maximize impact;
Manage the agricultural activities budget, ensuring compliance with internal policies in close collaboration with the Programme Manager;
Collaborate with the Consortium MEAL Manager to define a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan for agriculture interventions;
Monitor performance indicators and address any variances by proposing solutions to the Programme Manager;
Ensure timely and quality reporting for all agricultural and livestock activities, feeding into internal and external reports;
Support the Program Manager to Plan, Review, update, and manage the budget including FSL related follow-up on activities on a regular basis and share with relevant team Action Against Hunger staff members;
Contribute to mapping relevant external stakeholders and building relationships;
Develop and maintain relationships with government bodies, civil society, and humanitarian partners working in the target areas;
Represent Action Against Hunger at external meetings with government bodies, civil society, and international stakeholders;
Actively create opportunities to share key messages and promote climate-resilient agricultural practices;
Ensure compliance with RESILAC’s communication and visibility protocols during external representation;
Supervise and provide technical guidance to the Agriculture Officer and Veterinary Officer, ensuring they work collaboratively to achieve project goals;
Lead the capacity building of project staff, local extension workers, and community leaders, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices;
Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal, and annual/ end of contract appraisal;
Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, and identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Technology/Engineering, Agronomy, Veterinary, or related fields;
Minimum of 4 years of experience in food security, livelihoods, Agro/livestock-related interventions, and climate adaptation projects;
Strong computer literacy, organizational and planning skills, report writing, and budget oversight;
Commitment to upholding Action Against Hunger’s values, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience in the INGO/NGO and humanitarian context;
Experience managing a team of staff.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.

The deadline for this position is Wednesday, 29th January 2025 by 05:30 pm (Nigerian Time).

Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

Women at Action Against Hunger are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers.

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