Responsibilities
Reports to: Project Coordinator
TecnoServe's State Partnership for Agriculture Project is requesting for the services of a Consultant to work on its Agricultural Investment Plan for Benue State.
TechnoServe Background
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Project Description
TechnoServe is working with our project partners to support the review of the Benue State Agricultural Investment Plan (AIP). This will include research and analysis to ensure that the AIP document is applicable to the current agricultural landscape in Benue State. In line with this objective, TechnoServe is currently seeking for a Consultant herein referred to as a Policy Review Specialist, to help strategize an approach that will ensure the development of a sustainable agricultural ecosystem in the state.
Project Objective
The Consultant will support the state government in the review of the draft Agricultural Investment Plan, which will strengthen and guide the operations of agricultural promotion and investment in the project state.
Scope of Work: The agricultural policy thrusts are highlighted below:
- Facilitate agricultural development through value chain approach
- Enhance effectiveness of the sector by strengthening agricultural research, innovation and extension
- Prioritize infrastructure development in the agricultural sector
- Promote agricultural mechanization and target research to develop appropriate machineries
- Promote state opportunities for private sector investment in agriculture
- Foster inclusion of youths, women and other vulnerable groups in agricultural sector with emphasis on employment generation and poverty reduction
- Enhance inter-governmental collaboration in policy planning and implementation
- Ensure inclusive and equitable management of agricultural resources
Other Specific Responsibilities
In addition, the consultant will:
- Study the provided document, identifying gaps and proposing solutions and recommendations to the identified issues
- Align the AIP document with the existing state Agricultural Policy
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the identified priorities in the AIP document aligns with the State Government’s priorities
- Provide technical support to partners and facilitate review of the AIP document
- Propose strategy and guidance for investment plan promotion and all other activities
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders and project partners to gather necessary background information
- Jointly revise completed policy document with assembled team before submission to state government
- Any other tasks that may be assigned
Time Frame
This is a contract position for a four (4) weeks period. The AIP document must be reviewed, updated and completed within the specified consultancy timeframe
| Minimum: B.Sc/B.A Experience: 3-5 year(s) |
Location: Benue State Job Type: Contract |
Salary: Negotiable Expires: 12-08-2018 |
General Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields
- Minimum three (3) years working experience conducting similar assignment
- Knowledge of government systems and policy development processes
- Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports
- Stakeholder engagement experience
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication, analytical and policy strategy skills
- Ability to travel (40% travel involved)
