Technical Assistant to the Agricultural Productivity Officer (APO) in Kano State Programm…
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The Kano State Programme Implementation Unit of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program is recruiting a Technical Assistant to the Agricultural Productivity Officer. The role is based in Kano and is for an initial 12-month assignment with possible extension based on performance and program needs.
- Government role under Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Based in Kano, Nigeria
- 12-month assignment with possibility of extension
- Part of the AfDB/IFAD/IsDB-assisted SAPZ Program
- Eligible and interested candidates are invited to apply
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Technical Assistant to the Agricltural Productivity Officer (APO) in Kano State Programme Implementation Unit at Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Sep 29, 2026, 8:15 AM
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The Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a prominent government body established in 1967 tasked with driving agricultural growth, ensuring food security, and improving rural livelihoods in Kano State, Nigeria.
Kano State Program Implementation Unit of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program now invites eligible and interested candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Assistant to the Agricltural Productivity Officer (APO) in Kano State Programme Implementation Unit
Location: Kano
Estimated Duration of the Assignment: twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension based on program needs, satisfactory performance and conduct
Background
"The SAPZ is made up of two building blocks which include the Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATs), which are community-based rural institution within the host community, supported with provision of quality production drivers for the production of feedstock and the Aggregation Centre (AC) for primary stor-age; and the Agro-Industrial Hub (AlH) equipped with desirable infrastructure to create modern Agro-processing environment where secondary value addition will take place.
The Agro-Industrial Processing Hub (AlH) will draw its processing feedstock from the ATs where activities of the production clusters and Aggregation Centres are being coordinated.
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has secured a facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to implement a five-year ADB/IFAD/IsDB-Assisted Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program in partnership with the State Governments and Private Investors in seven (7) participating states of Imo, Kano, Kaduna, Cross River, Kwara, Oyo and Ogun as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the first phase of program imple-mentation.
The implementation of a govemment enabled private sector driven SAPZs is a major investment program of the Federal Government of Nigeria, driven by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with relevant Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to develop agro-processing clusters in areas of high agricultural production across the country. It is a strategic move to rapidly develop modern Agro-processing capacity to serve the vast and growing local markets, create sustainable market for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses of local agricultural produce and thereby create wealth for farmers, promote import substitution and create sustainable agriculture-related jobs.
This clustering approach is to help address investment challenges in the development of Agro-processing enclaves across Nigeria, including poat access to quality infrastructure, inadequate feedstock supplies and other challenges confronting agro-processing environment. SAPZs, therefore, will be developed with requisite infrastructure for Agro processing environment which will help reduce: cost absorptions and engender competitiveness in agro-industrial production that is critical to further unlocking the potentials of Nigeria's agriculture to create ready markets and wealth for farming communities and reduce rural poverty.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and implementation of agricultural productivi- ty-related interventions across SAPZ sites.
Assist in data collection, collation, and entry related to GAPS (Good Ag- ronomic Practices), input distribution, and productivity monitoring.
Support in the maintenance of a comprehensive database of beneficiaries, demonstration plots, and performance indicators.
Support the preparation and review of technical documents, concept notes, reports and training materials.
Support any additional task assigned by the APO or the National Pro- gramme Coordinator to ensure the effective execution of productivity activities.
Support monitoring and evaluation activities by ensuring timely reporting of field activities.
Assist in liaison with farmer organizations, extension agents, service pro- viders, and Private sector partners
Qualifications and Skills Required
A minimum of a Master's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, or a related field.
Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS. Office applications and familiarity with basic data tools (Excel, Kobo, etc.).
At least 5 years of relevant experience working and support agricultural programmes, preferably in donor and government funded programs.
Experience working with smallholder farmers, farmer cooperatives, or rural agribusiness initiatives is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following:
Resumes, description of similar experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, a written technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) and a financial proposal.
The proposals to be submitted by the consultants will be evaluated on the basis of the following technical criteria:
Appropriate skills and qualifications (academic record and general work experience) - 25 points
Making a total of 100 points.
Competency and experience in occupying similar positions in any government or private institution- 25 points
Communication skills in English - 20 points
Similar Experience working with any donor funded project (AfDB and World Bank, IFAD, etc) - 30 points
Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below in person. Clearly indicate on your envelop the category you are applying for, and mark it "Engagement of a Technical Assistant to Support the SAPZ Program"
Aminu A. Iliyasu,
State Program Coordinator,
State Program Implementation Unit,
Kano State Program Coordinator, SAPZ,
State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
No. 127 T/G Shanu Beside Arewa Radio (Wazobia Cool FM),
Farm Center Kano.
Contact:
08033958399
Or
Electronically via:
aminu.iliyasu@kanosapz.org
using
"Engagement of a Technical Assistant to Support the SAPZ Program" as the subject of the mail.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
Only candidates scoring a mark of 75 points or more will be considered for the respective assignment.
Candidates may obtain further information at the address above during office hours of 09:00am and 04:00pm (Local time; Mondays-Fri-days).
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the shortlist and selection procedure shall be in accordance with IFAD and IsDB Procurement Procedures.
Application Deadline:
13th October, 2026; 12:00 noon local time.
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