Program Technical Advisor at Corus International
Corus International is an ensemble of long-serving, global leaders in international development and humanitarian assistance committed to ending poverty and building healthy communities across Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Made up of several non-profit and for-profit organizations - Lutheran World Relief,
About job
The Program Technical Advisor will lead the development and implementation of zonal work and will ensure strong local stakeholders' engagement.
- The Program Technical Advisor will provide technical guidance, capacity strengthening and supervise Agriculture extension Officers in each zone.
Position Summary
- The Program Technical Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics or relevant field or equivalent experience.
- 5 - 7 years demonstrated experience in cocoa field operations - nursery to harvesting.
- Must have technical expertise in the cocoa value chain, Natural Resources Management, cocoa traceability system & cropping.
- Practical field experience in managing farmers / out-grower / contract farming, business development services, and agricultural extension services.
- Proven experience in donor funding, NGOs, and cocoa certification/sustainability program.
- Understanding of cocoa seedlings production, crop management, and buyback of produce.
- Knowledge on agro-climate, soil fertility, disease & pest control, farmers organization strengthening.
- Experience with market development approaches, such as cocoa and agricultural value-chain development (linking producers to markets) programming.
- Has previous experience in the cocoa value chain, youth and women enterprise, cocoa traceability system, project management and related fields.
Qualifications:
Commitment to the values of Corus and be able to model these values in dealings with colleagues and partners: accompaniment, gratitude, vocation, stewardship and innovation.
- Understanding and commitment to development and agriculture in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated ability to use analytical skills, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously is preferred.
- Experience in developing cross-cultural materials and information for promotional purposes.
- Strong community and cross-cultural skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
- Knowledge of visa procedures for international staff preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as coordinate with teams.
- Energetic, organized team player with strong problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions, Travel and Environment:
The duties of the job require regular attendance of at least 5 days/week.
- The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or on weekends as required.
- Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing 50 percent of work to be done remotely.
- This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes.
- While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.
- Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexūal abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
- Adhere to the Organizational Core Values of Inclusion, Disruptive, Interconnected and Agile.
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
