Agriculturist

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Solidarides International is hiring an Agriculturist in Niger State, Nigeria. The role focuses on strategy development, project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting across food security, livelihoods, and protection programmes. The position involves field visits, donor reporting, and close coordination with programme, MEAL, and support teams.

• Field-based role in Niger State, Nigeria
• Covers strategy, project design, implementation and monitoring
• Requires donor reporting and cross-cutting theme integration
• Involves regular field visits and stakeholder coordination

Original source description

Strategy: In close collaboration with and at the request of their manager, participates in the development of the relevant sectoral strategy and internal procedures in line with the association's policies. In close collaboration with and at the request of their manager, participates in defining the multi-year strategy, its annual review and annual programming based on feedback and evidence collected throughout the project cycle (evidence-based). Diagnosis and Project Design: Proposes potential partnerships to be established, whether technical, academic, or implementation related. Collects and contributes to the analysis of data for environmental assessments, and proposes and implements environmental mitigation measures in projects, based on the risks identified. Collects and contributes to the analysis of data for the identification of protection risks and proposes and implements measures to mitigate these risks in projects. Proposes new approaches, innovative activities, or research initiatives aimed at improving the quality of SI projects. Participates in the design and financial, human and logistical planning of projects to be implemented. Proposes new projects based on identified needs (statement of intent). Writes the technical chapters (including the logical framework) and appendices required for project proposals and amendments. Participates in the preparation, implementation and drafting of situation analysis reports and needs assessment assessments. Implementation and Operational Monitoring: Ensures the smooth running of the project cycle in accordance with SI strategy and programming, SI and country requirements, SI procedures and donor criteria. Contributes to consistency and synergies between projects, where relevant. Contributes to steering the learning cycle of the projects concerned, in close collaboration with the PM. Uses SI management and monitoring tools, adjusts them and creates new ones with the aim of ensuring agile implementation and adequate monitoring, in close collaboration with the departments mentioned above. Contributes to the systematic integration of cross-cutting themes (environment and climate, cross-cutting protection, public health and market-based approach); and, where relevant, to multisectoral integration (internal and/or external). Anticipates and communicates difficulties related to implementation and facilitates the resolution of programme-related difficulties, in close collaboration with the PM. Makes regular field visits. Contributes to the planning and supervision of the implementation of the projects concerned, in close coordination with the MEAL, administrative, financial, HR, logistics and security departments (MEAL plan, budget monitoring, cash flow requests, purchasing plan, recruitment, etc.) and the functional manager (FSL Coordinator or line manager). Participates in assessing the relevance of activities carried out, the effectiveness of interventions and their suitability considering changing circumstances and the needs of the population. Proposes adjustments and developments necessary to maintain the relevance and quality of programmes. Reporting, Communication and Representation: Contributes to internal reporting, in accordance with SI formats and requirements. Report, in accordance with the procedure in place, any information on the security context or any event that could have a potential impact on the safety of teams and SI activities. Contributes to reports and annexes required by donors. Participates in identifying and maintaining a local operational communication network with key stakeholders (local authorities, civil society organisations, etc.), in close collaboration with their manager. On delegation from their manager, acts as focal point (reporting, communication, etc.) in the event of an implementation partnership. Participates in drafting administrative documents in conjunction with government authorities, communities and partners (MoU, project handover, etc.), in close collaboration with the PM. On delegation from the Project Manager, represents SI at meetings and forums concerning programmes at their place of assignment. Capitalisation and Closure: Contributes to the closure of programmes with the assistance of all stakeholders (support departments, partners, target communities, local authorities, etc.), in close collaboration with the PM. Participates in the drafting and sharing of capitalisation documents in accordance with SI tools and established procedures. Contributes to the dissemination of SI technical documentation and the archiving of all key programme documents. Drafts and shares their handover report before the end of their employment contract. Management: Responsible for the proper implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure that the number of people and the sum of knowledge required for the activities for which they are responsible are available: Leads and communicates with their team. Trains and supports team members. Evaluates the performance of their team members. Analyses, quantifies and qualifies the human resource needs of their team. Recruits and ensures the integration of the team for which they are responsible. Internal Control: Is responsible for ensuring the compliance of the documents they produce. Filing and Archiving: Is responsible for filing and archiving the documents they produce in accordance with internal procedures Fight Against Abuse: Creates and maintains a work environment that prevents inappropriate behaviour. At any time, respects the protection of information exchanged within the framework of an abuse notification and its treatment Implements abuse risk mitigation measures Participates in the promotion of SI's ethical framework. Partnerships: May contribute, in line with their role and responsibilities, to the audit of SI’s implementing partners May contribute to the implementation of a plan to support and strengthen SI partners May participate in monitoring the activities of partners in line with their role and responsibilities: Contextual Specificities: This role will also be responsible to; Support the establishment and technical development of market-linked livelihood initiatives, including the Gidan Gona Hub and tree nursery/agroforestry business initiatives Lead the technical design and quality assurance of Farmer Field Training Schools, demonstration farms, and Community Forest Association training curricula, including integration of environmental protection, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation content Propose and develop technical indicators for monitoring agricultural, livestock and forest-based programme activities, in close collaboration with MEAL Provide technical backstopping to livestock and fisheries-related activities, including VSLA-linked livestock financing, breed demonstration with the local university, and extension volunteer deployment Provide technical leadership for the SI-led agricultural, forest and climate, and livestock/fisheries activities under the EU SOSAN project (Output 1.2), ensuring technical quality across all sub-activities Requirements: Skills and competencies: Strong technical knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, and/or livestock production systems; Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple field based activities; Team spirit and willingness to coordinate closely with other technical staff; Commitment to gender equality and inclusion in agricultural programming; Sound computer literacy (Word, Excel, and data collection or mapping tools). Education: Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage Experience: engaging government departments and technical institutions (e.g. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Department, university or research partners). Language skills: Fluency in English, spoken and written, is required; Fluency in Hausa is required; Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Kebbi State is an advantage. Demonstrated experience: designing and delivering Farmer Field School or similar hands-on agricultural training. Experience: working with community-based natural resource management structures (e.g. Community Forest Associations, farmer cooperatives, VSLAs) is an advantage. Good facilitation and training skills, with the ability to adapt technical content for mixed-literacy audiences; Strong analytical and report-writing skills; Professional experience: At least 2-3 years of relevant field experience: in climate-smart agriculture, livestock, forestry or natural resource-based livelihood programming, ideally with an NGO, government extension service, or development programme in northern Nigeria. What we Offer Salary + transport & housing contribution + social benefits: (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname. Select Agriculturist, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter. Application Deadline: 7th September, 2026. 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