Jobs Vacancy in an Agricultural Women Empowerment Project

Background:
Project Awake is an Agricultural Women Empowerment Project designed to promote sustainable economic development in our communities through a gender focused intervention strategy.
The goal of the Project is to reduce poverty and hunger in our communities (MDG1), promote gender equality (MDG3), empower women and create at least 4,000
women Agribusiness owners or Agripreneurs in Cross River State Communities.

As part of the strategic implementation plan, The Project needs the services of the following professionals to fill vacant positions:

1.) Head, Finance, Admin And Logistics

Scope of Work:

• The Head, Finance, Admin and Logistics would have the overall responsibility to running the day to day operations of the office and managing the Project account.
• He/She is to ensure that the budget and records of the office/project are managed efficiently in keeping with project budget and that financial reports are prepare and submitted in a timely fashion.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management or any other relevant discipline, knowledge of modern accounting and office filling systems.
• Proven spreadsheet (Excel), and word-processing skills.
• Strong organizing skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.
• At least three years accounting and office management experience.
• Experience working with development projects would be an advantage.

• A Bachelors degree/HND in Marketing, Sales Management or related field.
• Proven Sales and Marketing experience for at least 3 years within the agricultural sector or a closely affiliated market.

• Assist the Agricultural Project Coordinator in identifying genuine eligible loan beneficiaries at the Zonal level.
• Provide agricultural technical assistance/advisories to beneficiaries.
• Undertake effective Project monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist the beneficiaries succeed in their various agribusinesses.

• HND/B.Sc in Agric. Extension, Agric Economics, Crop Production or any related agricultural discipline.
• Not less than 3 years cognate work experience in an agricultural establishment.
• Knowledge of statistical tools for agricultural and M&E reporting and analysis would be an advantage.

• Liaise between the Zonal Agric Officer, the Local Governments and the various Project partners in their coverage area and serve as a medium for sharing information about the Project in their LGA.
• Conduct regular meeting with community members to educate and obtain feedback on program objectives.
• Mobilize community support and participation and act as a mentor throughout the planning and implementation processes.
• Work with the Department of Cooperatives to guide the formation of viable Cooperatives.

• A degree or advanced diploma or equivalent from a recognized university in a relevant field.
• At least three years work experience in a community development position.
• Willingness to undertake regular field trips and interact with different stakeholders within their LGAs.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of MS office suite is desirable.

• Develop and implement the auditing and compliance programs.
• Conduct and direct audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation.
• Serve as liaison for all external audit and regulatory agencies.

• A relevant degree from a recognized university or its equivalent in Finance or Accounting.
• A good understanding of rural and agricultural development.
• A strong commitment to participatory processes, joint management and gender issues.

• A relevant degree from a recognized university
• a good understanding of agriculture as it relates to rural development
• Skill and experience in M&E system implementation
• strong information analysis and report writing skills
• competence in the use of data analysis software and data processing.

• A minimum of a first degree in a related discipline and either membership of or working towards a relevant professional association; 
• demonstrable post qualification experience of at least 3 years within procurement/logistics or a related environment; 
• creative thinking, ability to develop innovative procurement/logistics strategies and a good knowledge of standard forms of contracts.

• Implement financial procedures in line with organizational requirements.
• Record all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner and in line with organizational and funding agency requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare accurate and timely information for budget monitoring reporting of programme funds.

• A first degree or diploma in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of modern accounting and office management systems.
• Proven spreadsheet (Excel), trying, word-processing skills.
• At least two years cognate experience in accounting and office management.

9.) Driver

Scope of Work:

• Take change of and be responsible for maintaining assigned vehicle in good working order.
• Ensure vehicle is kept clean and fit for travel at all times.
• Maintain daily vehicle movement and repair Log Books.
• Should be willing to undertake regular field trips, work long hours and interact with different stakeholders.

• A minimum of First School leaving Certificate
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Cognate experience.
• A strong commitment to respecting constituted authorities.