Income Generating Activity (IGA) Officer, Potiskum -Yobe State –
Job Summary
- The IGA Officer will be responsible for promoting and supporting income-generating activities (IGAs) in food processing and value addition for women and youth groups in rural Potiskum.
- The focus will be on high-impact value chains such as rice milling, groundnut processing, vegetable dehydration/canning, and oil extraction using shared processing facilities.
- The officer will provide technical training, business development support, and market linkages to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability of rural enterprises.
- This role is critical to reducing post-harvest losses, creating jobs, and improving rural incomes through sustainable agro-processing. The IGA Officer will empower women and youth to transform raw produce into profitable, market-ready products
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Capacity Building:
- Conduct assessments to identify viable food processing opportunities for women and youth groups.
- Train beneficiaries on improved processing techniques, food safety, packaging, and quality standards.
- Facilitate access to and efficient use of common processing facilities (e.g., rice mills, oil presses, dehydrators).
- Promote cooperative models for shared resource utilization and collective marketing.
Business and Market Development;
- Support groups in developing business plans, cost analysis, and pricing strategies.
- Link producers to buyers, agro-processors, and financial institutions for sustainable market access.
- Introduce value-added products (e.g., fortified rice, groundnut paste, dehydrated vegetables) to increase income.
- Organize trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meetings to enhance market visibility.
Technical and Operational Support:
- Oversee the maintenance and optimal use of processing equipment in rural hubs.
- Advise on energy-efficient, climate-smart processing technologies (e.g., solar dryers, low-cost oil extractors).
- Monitor compliance with hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON).
Monitoring, Reporting and Advocacy:
- Track group performance, sales, and income growth using digital tools.
- Document success stories and challenges for program improvement.
- Advocate for policies supporting rural agro-processing and women/youth economic empowerment.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
- Work with government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture, SMEDAN), NGOs, and private sector actors.
- Mobilize stakeholders to invest in rural processing infrastructure and training.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of beneficiaries trained and utilizing processing facilities.
- Increase in group income and product diversification.
- Number of market linkages established.
- Adoption of improved processing technologies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Agribusiness, Agriculture, or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in agro-processing, livelihood programs, or MSME development.
- Strong knowledge of rice, groundnut, vegetable, and oil value chains.
- Proficiency in Hausa/Kanuri (local language) and English.
- Gender-sensitive approach with experience working with women/youth groups.
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