We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant (Extension Service Provider)
Location: Kogi
Employment Type: Contract
Scope of Work for Private Extension Service Provider
- Providing necessary briefing and mobilization of Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSEs) in Benue/Kogi State as assigned
- Provide required training for the Seed Entrepreneurs Network (SEN) in the State. The SEN is a group of 15 – 25 CSEs living in close communities.
- Facilitate the development of at least one new SEN in a new cassava growing area in the State of assignment,
- Responsible for growing of existing networks of CSEs, the SENs, and formation of new SENs in the State of assignment,
- Avaialble for training and also be responsible for providing required capacity strengthening of the networks in the State of assignment,
- Support the marketing of the CSEs’ stems within and outside the State of assignment, and
- Support the CSEs and SENs in regualr updates of basic farm and network reecords.
- Production of montly reports and analysis
- Recruitment and training of CSEs
Expected Monthly Deliverables
- Monthly activity report indicating work done in respect of the scope of work itemised above including:
- Number of new CSEs engaged
- Number of new SENs formed
- Number of training held for SENs
- Number of new markets/clients successfully delivered for the SEN
- Number of CSEs recorded checked/reviwed
- Number of hectares of fields establihed
- Number of bundles of stems produced and sold
- Number roots produced and sold
- Quarterly activity report summarising activities performed in respect of 1a-e above.
Scope of Work for Marketing Agent for Seed
Entrepreneur Networks:
- Assist Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSEs) in Benue/Kogi State to connect with quality input suppliers,
- Work with the Seed Entrepreneurs Network (SEN) in the State to help CSEs in identifying profitable output markets for Certified Stems,
- Undertake demand mapping and marketing activities to create additional demand for certified cassava stems utilizing National SeedTracker and similar tools that would be assigned.
- Facilitate the aggregation of CSEs production of Certified Stems to fill orders from clients,
- Coordinate with actors (including IITA GoSeed, Umudike Seeds, Nigeria Cassava Growers Association, National Agricultural Seeds Council) to ensure timely delivery of inputs and services for the CSEs and SENs.
- Work with the CSEs and SENs to regualrly update their basic farm and network reecords.
- Provide linkage services for with cassava processor torwards and stem buyers
- Demand creation activities for sale of stems and roots
- Create market outlets for cassava stems and roots
- Assisting CSEs to build customer database and use same to increase sales
Expected Monthly Deliverables
- Monthly activity report indicating work done in respect of the scope of work itemised above including:
- Number of CSEs enegaed with
- Number of CSE records updated
- Number of new clients successfully delivered for the SEN
- Number of bundles contracted/sold
- Number of meetings/ training or engagements held for the SENs
- Number of bundles of stems sold
- Quarterly activity report summarising activities performed in respect of 1a-e above.
Selection Criteria / Conditions for Consultants
- Should have a Degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Education
- Familiar with local and improved cassava varieties in Benue and Kogi states
- Familiar with local farmer groups and their operational dynamics
- Good knowledge of Kogi rural communities
- Basic adult learning skills and ability to facilitate training for semi-literate farmers
- Agricultural Commodities marketing skills
Application Closing Date
18th February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters as one document to: tenders.ngr@crs.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. “ie NG14056: Consultant Extension Worker or NG14056: Consultant Marketing Agent”.
Product Location | Kogi, Nigeria |
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