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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is recruiting a Technical Assistant to the Environment & Climate Change Safeguards Officer for the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. The role is based in Kano, Nigeria, with an estimated duration of twelve (12) months and possible extension based on program needs and performance.
- Government role under the SAPZ Programme in Kano, Nigeria
- 12-month assignment with possible extension
- Supports environment and climate change safeguards in agro-processing zones
- Open to suitably qualified candidates
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Technical Assistant to the Environment & Climate Change Safeguards Officer (SAPZ Programme) at Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Sep 29, 2026, 6:05 AM
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
(formerly the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and later Rural Development) is the Nigerian government body responsible for formulating agricultural policies, ensuring food security, and driving rural economic growth.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program:
Job Title: Technical Assistant to the Environment & Climate Change Safeguards Officer
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 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.
"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.
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.
Objective
The Objective of this technical assistance is to engage an Environmental and So cial Safeguards Expert with technical expertise on review and assessment of Envi ronmental and Social Assessment Policy and procedures to fast-track implemen tation of these safeguards instruments to achieve the desired E&S performanc target of the project.
Specifically, the Assignment seeks to:
Support Phase 2 states to meet up with the E&S due diligence and documentation towards onboarding,
Obtain technical support for SAPZ phase 1 and Phase 2 to fast-track re- view and assessment of the E&S Safeguards instruments and procedures.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The assignment would be implemented in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the consultaney agreement to be entered into between the State and the Individual Consultant..
The TA will assist the E&CC Officer with the following tasks:
Maintain and update E&S project progress tracker.
Provide technical backstopping on E&S information gathering, review and reporting, and facilitate capacity-building initiatives to enhance overall E&S due diligence across program stakeholders.
Help coordinate third-party E&S monitoring activities, ensuring the quality and relevance of data collected by external Environmental and Social sustainability Consultants.
Conduct technical review of Draft SAPZ E&S safeguards instruments and Action Plans prepared by the participating SAPZ states (iii) Support in organizing and conducting scheduled E&S compliance monitoring visits to participating states projects.
Assist in review of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for E&S Studies of sub project activities
Develop a comprehensive E&S management and monitoring framework and plan
Support in review of E&S monitoring reports to ascertain compliance with the material measures and actions set out in the Environmental and Social Management Plans.
Assist in coordinating mid-term review of the overall E&S performance, impacts, and outcomes for intended beneficiaries.
Perform any additional tasks assigned by the National Program Coordinator to ensure the effective execution of program E&S Safeguards sustainability.
Support in review of E&S monitoring reports to ascertain compliance activities.
Provide Technical support in organizing E&S workshops, training, and capacity-building sessions for project officers and Staff of relevant institutions. Train Project Staff on Implementation of E&S Operational Safeguards and compliance with loan covenant
Support the E&CC Officer in the preparation of Annual work plans, bud-gets, and E&S performance indicators.
Standardization/update of parameters for documenting project E&S data information in a form of template and guide to a unified format to track performance of E&S compliance.
Support in consolidation of Monthly E&S performance reports to the funders
Liaise with National approving authority in support of obtaining approvals for official disclosure of E&S documents and other documentation requirements
Expertise Required:
The highly experienced Environmental and Social sustainability consultant should have minimum of master's degree in Environment, Sociology, Economies/Agri-cultural Economics or other related fields. University degree with specialized experience in review of E&S Policy and procedures is key
The Individual Consultant should have minimum of 10 years or more experience/ in Environment and Social Sustainability, Review of E&S Safeguards instruments in a Development Partner Project related to Agro-industrialization.
Experience working in development financial institution is advantage
At least 5 years of extensive experience in Agricultural infrastructure proj-
Qualifications and Skills Required
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Environmental and Social impact assessment, Biodiversity conservation and Bosystem Services Environmental and social management, with preference for experience in donor-funded development projects.
Understanding and experience in Stakcholder engagement, implementation of E&S safeguards, and F&S framework development
Excellent report writing and presentation skills, Strong organizational. alytical, and communication and technical skills, with experience in quantital and qualitative data analysis.
E&S policy and procedures and action plans.
A minimum of Master's Degree in environmental sciences, Impacts assessment, Sociology, or a related field is desired.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent review and assessment of
How to Apply
The proposals to be submitted by the consultants will be evaluated on the basis of the following technical criteria:
Similar Experience working with any donor funded project (AfDB and World Bank, IFAD, etc) - 30 points
Appropriate skills and qualifications (academic record and general work experience) - 25 points
Communication skills in English - 20 points
Competency and experience in occupying similar positions in any government or private institution- 25 points
Making a total of 100 points.
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.
Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below in person. Clearly indicate on your envelop the category you are applying for and marked "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:
aminu.iliyasu@kanosapz.org
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08033958399
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the shortlist and selection procedure shall be in accordance with IFAD and IsDB Procurement Procedures.
Candidates may obtain further information at the address above during office hours of 09:00am and 04:00pm (Local time; Mondays-Fri-days).
Only candidates scoring a mark of 75 points or more will be considered for the respective assignment.
Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
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