EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organization that facilitats and promotes public/private partnerships for the access and delivery of appropriate agricultural technologies, for sustainable use by smallholder farmers in sub Saharan Africa (SSA), through innovative partnerships and effective stewardship along the entire value chain.

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AATF works towards food security and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan African, and its structure and operations draw upon the best practices and resources of both the public and private sectors.

To strengthen its operations and enhance its capacity to achieve its goals, AATF seeks to recruits focused, result-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions.

Programme Officer, Seed (ES0092)

Reporting to the project Manager, cowpea, the successful candidate will have responsibility for assisting with the implementation of product deployment strategies and plans for the PBR Cowpea project in order to facilitate efficient product delivery. He/she will also ensure regulatory compliance, as well as advise in the seed systems components of the project and its impact on delivery. A key component of this role will be to support the development of strategies and plans for seed production and delivery mechanisms to target users, key responsibilities will be to:

·         To assist in the implementation, and evaluation of PBR cowpea seed deployment activities, including adoption and impact in target countries

·         Create and maintain an electronic archiving system of partners and stakeholders for sustainable and effective seed deployment in target countries

·         Assist in mapping out the PBR Cowpea seed delivery systems by focusing on the dynamics, implications and suitable adjustments to seed delivery in target countries

·         Provide technical contribution to PBR Cowpea Annual work plans, complete with planned activities, milestones and budgets.

·         Assist in drafting technical reports, project proposals including factual details regarding project progress results and future activities.

Qualifications experience and attributes

·         A good masters degree in the Agricultural Sciences or any other related disciplines from a reputable institution

·         A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in seed systems and dissemination of agricultural products. Knowledge of issues related to biosafety and regulations of genetically modified crops will be a defined advantage

·         Proven hands-on experience in coordination, monitoring and evaluation of project activities

Administrative and Finance Assistant (ES0093)

Reporting to the project Manager, cowpea, the successful candidate will have responsibility for providing support to the Finance and Administrative functions through the timely and accurate processing of administrative, financial and accounting data. An intrinsic part of this will be to carry out daily reconciliations and generate daily reports for review and approval by the project Manager, Cowpea, as well as update cash books as necessary. Key responsibilities will be to:

·         Manage petty cash, receive cash and cheque payments on behalf of the foundation, post all receipts and payments into the financial system and ensure daily banking

·         Code and enter transactions resulting from payments and receipts from the Nigeria office into the financial system while ensuring proper budget allocation of expenses

·         Provide information advice to the Cowpea project staff on travel, including entitlement, travel route and hotel arrangements

·         Compile and prepare briefing and presentation materials, speeches, background information and documentation for meetings and missions

·         Prepare travel authorization in line with travel entitlements for Cowpea project staff, consultants, visitors, and ensure the travel arrangements follow the AATF principles of the most direct and price competitive routes

Qualifications experience and attributes

·         A good first degree in Business Administration or other related discipline from a reputable institution. Possession of relevant professional qualification(s) (CPA, ACCA) is essential

·         A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience

·         Strong book keeping and accounting skills

·         Good business acumen and financial management knowledge

·         Proficiency in the use of the computer, internet and email, spreadsheet and accounting packages, database management tools, as well as workflow processes

·         Strong attention to details

Both positions are based in Abuja, Nigeria. An attractive highly competitive remuneration package and a pleasant working environment await the successful candidates

To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document and saved with your full name) to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 08 July, 2014.

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on these vacancies and other opportunities, please visit: www.hcp-ng/com/resourcing