American University of Nigeria Recruitment 2018 – Project Officers Needed- Apply Here

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for Project Officers. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria. This post will give you the necessary guideline and requirement on how to complete your application form online.
The American University of Nigeria, Yola, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates in the position below;

Project: Building Resilience through Sustainable Agriculture
Title: Project Officers (x3)
Department: Atiku Center
Opening Date: June 16, 2018
Closing Date: June 29, 2018
Duration of Employment: Two (2) Years
Position Location: Each for Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Project Offices
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Agriculture Specialist, the Project officers, one at each local government authority (LGA), will be responsible for community engagement and sensitization, constant and proper monitoring and follow-up on farmers and FBOs activities within their LGA of assignment. These Officers are the entry point of the project in the communities together with CBOs Field Staff. They conduct regular field-visit in the communities of intervention.
They support state and LGA extension workers in organizing the logistics for the trainings. The officers at each LGA are also responsible for ensuring that within each LGA, there are demonstration plots that are functional and can be used for training purposes. The Projects Officers also support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar position on donor funded projects.
• Evidence of experience working with government and NGO partners required
• Hausa language proficiency, preferred.

Description of Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University and Project Donors.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes/cover letters (same page) and references to recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our Web site at www.aun.edu.ng