N-Power will also be a platform for diversifying the economy. N-Power is preparing young Nigerians for a knowledge economy where, equipped with world-class skills and certification, they become innovators and movers in the domestic and global markets.
Applications are hereby invited for the position below:
Job Title: N-Power Teacher Corps Programme (N-Power Agro)
Location: Nationwide
Start Date: 1st August
Duration: 2 years (Participants will undergo an initial induction training prior to deployment)
Certification: National Skills Qualification (NSQ)
N-Power Teacher Corps Programmes
The N-Power Teacher Corps will engage and train 500,000 young unemployed graduates. It is a paid volunteering programme of a 2 year duration. The 500,000 graduates under the N-Power Corps programme will get computing devices that will contain information necessary for their specific engagement, as well as information for their continuous training and development. Participants will provide teaching, instructional, and advisory solutions in key area such as "Agro".
Over View
One of the ways that the Federal Government plans to diversify our economy is attaining self-sufficiency in producing the food we consume. An effective and well-coordinated agriculture extension system is vital to the attainment of sustainable national food self-sufficiency. To establish this system, the Federal Government will engage qualified young Nigerians through the N Power Agro program.
After a first phase of training, N-Power Agro volunteers will start to function as intermediaries between research and farmers. They will operate as facilitators and communicators, helping farmers in their decision-making and ensuring that appropriate knowledge is implemented to obtain the best results on farms. N-Agro will also rely on the use of technology as the country aspires to identify soil types, farm sizes, irrigation data, and ensure that our farmers are operating optimally.
In addition, successful applicants will also benefit from a compulsory employability and entrepreneurship skills development programme.
Jobs
Ultimately, N-Power Agro members can aspire to a life-long career around agriculture or allied fields. Possible destinations include:
- Agriculture Extension Services Consultant
- Seed, fertilizer and other input aggregators
- Farm managers
- Public sector jobs in Agriculture
- Various industries and manufacturers of agricultural products
- Farming co-operatives management
- Pest control companies
- Self-employment, working as a farming consultant
- Seed, fertilizer and other input aggregators
Communication:
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Writing and presenting written and verbal reports
- Role Plays
- Demonstrations
- Working in groups
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- To be communicated before commencement of training
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Team or group projects
- Learning sets
- Group discussion
- Syndicates
- Communities of practice
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Investigative projects and research
- Using various problem solving tools and techniques
- Developing or designing models
- Problem solving in teams and networks
- Decision making activities
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Brainstorming activities
- Designing innovative and creative practices and solutions
- Initiating change/design change processes
- Simulation activities
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Research and data collection
- Developing action plans
- Planning and organizing events
- Time management activities
- Goal setting activities and scheduling tasks
- Collecting and analyzing information
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Development of portfolios
- Work plans
- Using log books to record time management skills and monitor own performance
- Career planning exercises
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Reflective journals log books, diaries
- Mentoring and coaching activities
- Self-evaluation tools
- Competencies/Learning Strategies:
- Using the Internet, Intranets
- Using ICT skills to complete activities
- Industry relevant software, technology and equipment
- To be communicated before commencement of training
- N-Power aspires to provide a platform where most Nigerians can access skills acquisition and development. At this time however, the initial modular programmes in N-Power are designed for Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35.
- You will need to meet the minimum requirements (if any) for your respective programme. Generally, selection is based:
- On your expression of a genuine interest in whichever area you decide;
- Passing the relevant tests;
- Your willingness to push yourself beyond your comfort zone; and
- Ability to show a flair to develop all the skills you need to be the best you can be.
- While there are fixed requirements along the way, we will be relying on you to take ownership of the process and take the lead in shaping your route, by making the most of the training that you will receive.
- For the purposes of N-Power, Graduate means having a minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Bachelors Degree from a higher institution.
- Currently Unemployed
- Must be a graduate (any field or profession)
- Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps Programme
- Aged between 18-35
- Interest in the agricultural industry
Not Specified.
Method of Application
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