FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IFAD AFD VALUE CHAIN PROGRAMME RECRUITMENT 2026
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IFAD AFD VALUE CHAIN PROGRAMME RECRUITMENT 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the French Development Agency, is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to submit Expressions of Interest for various positions under the Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme is a flagship initiative designed to increase incomes, food security and resilience among smallholder farmers and other value chain actors across Northern Nigeria.
The programme focuses on developing competitive, climate resilient and inclusive agricultural value chains, with particular attention to women, youth and vulnerable groups.
The programme will be implemented across 9 participating states, namely Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Borno, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi and Kano.
The National Programme Coordination Office will be based in Abuja.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
- National Programme Coordinator
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- Agricultural Production Specialist
- Rural Infrastructure Engineer Specialist
- Food and Nutrition Specialist
- ICT4D Support Specialist
- Gender Inclusion and Social Safeguards Specialist
- Rural Institutions Development Specialist
- Climate Change and Environment Safeguards Specialist
- Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist
- Financial Controller
- Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Senior Internal Auditor
- Procurement Specialist
- Procurement Officer
- Procurement Assistant
- National Administrative and Human Resource Officer
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The programme is seeking qualified and experienced professionals with relevant academic qualifications, technical expertise and professional experience corresponding to the positions being applied for.
Candidates should have strong knowledge of their respective areas and be capable of working effectively in complex and potentially fragile operating environments.
Applicants for specialist and management positions should possess relevant professional experience in areas such as agricultural development, rural infrastructure, monitoring and evaluation, finance, procurement, ICT, gender and social inclusion, climate change, environmental safeguards, nutrition, institutional development, communications or programme management, depending on the position.
The programme will also require professionals who can work effectively with government institutions, development partners, private sector organisations, NGOs and other stakeholders.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested candidates are required to submit an Expression of Interest for the position they wish to apply for.
The application package should include a current CV and an application or cover letter tailored to the position being applied for.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applicants are required to submit 10 copies of their Expression of Interest, consisting of 1 original and 9 photocopies.
The sealed application should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
c/o Director, Federal Department of Development Partners
Fadama House, No. 1, Eldoret Close
Off Aminu Kano Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja
APPLICATION DEADLINE
6 September 2026 at 12:00 noon
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The recruitment is for positions within the National Programme Coordination Office of the Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme.
Applicants should carefully review the official recruitment advertisement and ensure that they meet the specific educational, professional and experience requirements for their preferred position before submitting an application.
The available information indicates that applications are to be submitted physically as instructed in the advertisement. Applicants should verify all submission requirements before delivering their documents.
Applicants are advised not to pay anyone who claims to have the ability to secure employment or influence the recruitment process.
