Federal Public Service Job Vacancies at National Programme for Agriculture and Food Security (NPAFS) - (4 positions)

National Programme for Agriculture and Food Security (NPAFS) - The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a loan from the African Development Fund/Bank and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for the recruitment of the below personnel

Background

The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of US$ 32 million (UA 22 million) in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria to be used in the financing of the National Programme for Food Security NPFS    Expansion Phase Support Project. This project aims at improving national and household food security and reducing rural poverty in an economically and environmentally sustainable way. The project covers the States of Ondo, Ekiti and Cross River and is being coordinated by the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) with office at No 127, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja. The loan was signed on February 26, 2007 and will close on December 31, 2012. The three states Agriculture Development Projects (ADP) offices are the state implementing agencies.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this advertisement is to recruit competent and qualified personnel:

The position will provide support to the Project Desk Officer responsible for implementation management of the African Development Bank (AfDB) supported NPFS project.

Terms Of Reference (TOR)

1.)  Project Accountant

Scope

    * The scope of the assignment for the Project Accountant shall include the following functions
    * Report to the National Programme Coordinator through the Financial Controller
    * Oversee the Financial Management (FM) and Disbursement function of the Support protect
    * Consolidate the three implementing states ADP s financial management and disbursement reports.
    * Act as a link between the States ADPs and the NPFS Coordinating Office in Abuja on all financial and disbursement matters.
    * Coordination and Disbursement relationship with African Development Bank.
    * Responsible for providing adequate project accounting system that will produce financial statement in line with International Accounting Standards
    * Maintain all books of account and record as required under an international accounting practice
    * Responsible for the Preparation of payment vouchers, petty cash payment vouchers, journal vouchers etc. and shall be responsible for posting into general and other account legers at the national Office,
    * Responsible for Bank reconciliation and coordinates relationship between the project and its commercial banks.
    * Responsible for preparing monthly payrolls and other allowances of the project
    * Maintain advances and asset registers and keep store accounts books to provide control to project store
    * Prepare to the satisfaction of AfDB initial advance to the Special Account and subsequent replenishments and justification for expenditure from special account required for the smooth implementation of the project.
    * Prepare request for direct payment by the bank.
    * Be signatory to the special accounts and counter part fund accounts of the AfDB support to NPFS.
    * Provide custody to vital account documents
    * Responsible for preparing regular procurement reports for the project
    * Contribute to M & E reporting on regular basis (monthly, quarterly and annually)
    * Coordinate with State PIUs with respect to financial matters
    * Perform any other duty assigned.

Qualifications

    * Candidate applying for this post shall have the following qualifications
    * B.Sc. / HND or equivalent in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related subjects.
    * Professional Accounting Certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
    * A minimum of five years post qualification experience
    * To have carried out assignments in Financial Management and Disbursement of African Development Bank Financed Project or Projects Financed by similar organizations
    * Post graduate degree in relevant field shall be an advantage
    * The candidate shall be computer literate with demonstrable proficiency m Microsoft word and Excel Spread sheet.


2.)  Procurement Specialist

Scope

The scope of the assignment for the Project Procurement Specialist shall include the following functions:

    * Report to the National Programme Coordinator through the Project Desk Officer
    * In charge of all procurement activities of the Project
    * Consolidate the three implementing states ADP s procurement reports.
    * Act as a link between the SNPFS and the NPFS Coordinating Office in Abuja on all procurement matters.
    * Coordination of procurement matters in relation to African Development Bank s support to NPFS
    * Responsible  for  advising the   Project on  good  procurement practice and contract administration
    * Liaise with relevant specialists in the NPFS to prepare technical specifications, bill of quantities, and ToRs
    * Conduct on – the – job training on procurement at State level
    * Supervise the implementation of community based procurement in me this project.
    * Maintain functional archives for all procurement records, including procurement notices, bids, evaluation reports and contracts.
    * Responsible for the preparation of procurement plan, requests for proposals, bidding documents, evaluation reports etc.
    * Responsible for coordination of all procurement activities and contract administration. Responsible for preparing regular procurement reports for the project Contribute to M & E reporting on regular basis (monthly, quarterly and annually) Perform any other duty assigned

Qualifications

    * Candidate applying for this post shall have the following qualifications
    * B.Sc. / HND or equivalent in Procurement, Engineering, Business. Agriculture,   Law or other related fields.
    * A minimum of five years post qualification experience and at least three years as  a procurement officer handling complex project procurement.
    * Experience in procurement procedures of African Development Bank or similar international donor organizations.
    * Post graduate degree in relevant field and registration with relevant Professional Body shall be an advantage
    * The candidate shall be computer literate with demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Spread sheet.


3.)  Agriculture Infrastructure Development Specialist

Scope

The scope of the assignment for the Project Agricultural Infrastructure Development Specialist shall include the following functions:

    * Report  to  the   National   Programme  Coordinator  through  the  Project Desk  Officer
    * Oversee the agricultural Infrastructure Development activities of the Support (NPFS) project
    * Organize and control studies and designs of dams, feeder roads, erosion control structures, rural markets, post-harvest facilities and technology.
    * Liaise with the Design/Supervision Engineers on all technical matters.
    * To consolidate progress reports submitted by consultants.
    * To verify all quantities of work done as submitted to the projects by the consultant.
    * Consolidate forecast of work schedule and the analysis of reasons for delays (if any) as submitted by supervision consultants and advise on how to take corrective measures
    * Analyse and make recommendations on design review in accordance with site conditions
    * Review and make recommendations on revised work plan when submitted by consultants.
    * Check monthly claims by consultants and contractors.
    * Analyse any review of rates for work items during constructions as submitted by the consultant and make recommendations.
    * Review the final account of the works on completion as submitted by the consultant.
    * Responsible for preparing regular reports for the project on infrastructure development
    * Contribute to M & E reporting on regular basis (monthly, quarterly and annually) Perform any other duty assigned

Qualifications

Candidate applying for this post shall have the following qualifications

    * B.Sc or equivalent in Agricultural/Civil Engineering
    * A minimum of seven years post qualification experience.
    * Registration with recognized Nigerian Engineering Body.
    * To have carried out assignments in design / construction of small dams, erosion control structures and rural feeder roads of Projects Financed by the AfDB or similar organization
    * Post graduate degree in related field shall be an advantage
    * The candidate shall be computer literate with demonstrable proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel Spread sheet.


4.)  Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Scope

    * The scope of the assignment for the M & E Specialist shall include the following functions: Report to the National Programme Coordinator through the Project Desk Officer Responsible for M & E function of the Support project Consolidate the three implementing state ADP s M & E reports.
    * Prepare M & E reports for onward transmission to African Development Bank.
    * Responsible for detailed analysis of progress reports that include implementation issues and results in accordance with agreed performance indicators.
    * Identify gaps/deviations in programme implementation and give advice on how to rectify them.
    * Assist in the establishment and functioning of a computerised M & E system.
    * Assist in planning, organising and reporting for seminars, workshops and study tours
    * Responsible for preparing monthly/quarterly/annual progress reports of the project
    * Perform any other duty assigned

Qualifications

Candidate applying for this post shall have the following qualifications

    * Masters degree in agricultural economics or development studies
    * Membership of relevant professional body.
    * Post graduate degree in related field shall be an advantage
    * A minimum of five years experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation of African development bank Financed Projector Projects Financed by similar organizations.
    * The candidate shall be computer literate with demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Spread sheet.


Application Deadline
14th December, 2010

Method of Application:
Interested Candidates are to submit written applications and 2 CVs in both soft and hard copies to the addresses below on or before 14th December, 2010.

The National Coordinator,
National Programme for Agriculture and Food Security (NPAFS),
127 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II,
F.C.T. Abuja
Email:  [email protected]