• Application Deadline: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Research Support Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Kano


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Data Science / Research 
  

Description

• Initiate and facilitate the use relevant and local indicators for the monitoring of ICRISAT mandate cereals/legume value chains.


• Manage project database retrievable by all staff and partners.


• Conduct economic and statistical data analysis to generate information on project implementation on the commodity value chain.


• Participate in writing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.


• Organize meetings and for a for dialogue.


• Prepare monitoring schedule, action plans to track and follow-up all input data/information as well as integrate all possible data.


• Supervise as may be required in conjunction with consultants from SAA/KSADP /IsDB project task force officer, field surveys and project outcomes.


• Draw important lessons from project implementation and organize annual M&E review meetings.


• Oversee farmer’s participatory demonstration trials.


• Provide technical support to women groups, lead farmers and farmers in the communities.


• Provide feedback and manage information to/from stakeholders.


• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Crop Production or other related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations.


• Be computer literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.


• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Show commitment to teamwork with minimal supervision by working positively and cooperatively with others.