Job Details::
Chemonics International seeks qualified candidates for an anticipated
three month consultancy to assist with the development of a Staple Crop
Processing Zone (SCPZ) - a delimited area of high agricultural
production where the provision of dedicated infrastructure facilities,
inducements and benefits will be given a high priority to attract local
and global investments into enhancing the production, storage,
preservation, processing, distribution and marketing of local
agricultural produce to boost Agro-industrialization in Nigeria.
All
positions require a minimum of a Bachelors degree with a Masters degree
preferred, 10 years of relevant experience with expertise in the
technical area and experience on USAID or other donor- funded projects.
English fluency is required. Individuals who meet the minimum
requirements and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of
people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and
integrity in their work are encouraged to apply for the following
positions:
Environmental Impact Assessment Expert
Provide an account of all regulatory
licenses and approvals to be obtained for the proposed SCPZ project to
ensure that they are in line with sound environmental management
practices and are in compliance with relevant existing legislations in
Nigeria.
Undertake wide consultations with relevant stakeholders
(interested and affected stakeholders) and evidence of consultations
shall be required.
Provide a concise description of the study area
and relevant physical, biological and socio- economic resources and
conditions, including, site topography and drainage systems (water
courses); the existing biodiversity of the proposed area by identifying
and analyzing composition, function and structure of species and
habitats such as protected, endemic, and rapidly declining species as
well as rare habitats.
Identify the potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed program; focusing on both the positive and
negative effects as well as effects to the biophysical, social, economic
and cultural components of the environment. The potential impacts to be
assessed to include those related to project location, design,
construction and operation.
Provide information on the groups of
beneficiaries of the proposed project, components of the project,
command area of irrigation where necessary and environmental impact
assessment for the core processing area.
Describe main activities to
be undertaken in implementation of the proposed SCPZ. In the
description include the type of machinery to be used, the estimated
costs for the activities, the type of chemicals to be used and proposed
period for implementation and the potential impact and mitigation
measures.
Update appropriate measures/strategies to eliminate,
reduce, reverse or mitigate the identified negative impacts/effects
identified including the measures to enhance the positive effects.
Propose
an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) in tabular form
specifying the predicted impacts, mitigation measures/enhancement
measures, cost of mitigation measures, schedule of the measures and
responsible persons and institutions.
Propose an Environmental
Monitoring Plan by which all mitigation measures recommended in ESMP
will be monitored. The plan should include activities, the frequency of
monitoring, the key monitoring indicators, resources required and the
authorities responsible for monitoring.
Provide an Environmental assessment, mitigation, and potential for Green Growth/Climate-Smart agricultural practices.
Provide recommendations for Pest management plan and a phyto-sanitary assessment and plan.
Agricultural Value Chain Expert
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- Experience
10 years
- LocationAbuja
- Job FieldAgriculture
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive. value chain analysis including structural analysis (governance
structures and linkages, partnerships and networks in the value chain), economic and market
analysis,
(including costs, margins, and competitiveness, existing and
alternative markets, marketing options, and standards), environmental
analysis (including improved resource productivity and environmental
performance) and development analysis (including potential income
distribution, employment and livelihoods of the beneficiaries in the
value chain).
Examine the existing marketing arrangements in the
SCPZ with a view to determining constraints and offering solutions to
marketing output and processing facilities. This shall include an
assessment of the existing markets and transport system and road
infrastructure, as well as their potential for development. In addition
market prices, transport costs and farm prices shall be predicted, as
related to the expected increased volume of production.
Identify,
based on production figures of the primary crops, the size of processing
and/or storage facilities that will be required in the processing zone
as part of the marketing strategy.
Assess the possibilities of
utilizing the value chain approach to ensure (incentives for) market
development and propose operational modalities for processing/storage
facilities in areas of ownership, utilization, maintenance.
Assess
the possibilities of utilization of contractual arrangements with core
investors and farmers within the value chain to ensure value addition
and commercialization.
Determine credit requirements and methods of
providing credit to the small farmers and study past experience with
credit delivery and administration.
Assess potential for utilizing
innovative approaches such as matching grants and concession loans to
ensure financial availability and accessibility.
Review prices for
both inputs and outputs and make recommendation on government pricing
policies and measures that will be taken to improve returns to farmers
and core investors in the
SCPZ.
Assess the governance structures,
linkages and partnership networks based on commodity lines and
potential for upgrading and innovation.
Analyze the overall value
chain development in terms of potential income distribution, employment
and livelihood advantages and incentives to drive the commodity value
chain for each SCPZ.
Provide an assessment of agriculture and nutrition nexus within the concept of the SCPZ in Nigeria.
Finance Expert
Recommend appropriate access to
financial services for the key stakeholders namely farmers, investors
and managers of infrastructure in the SCPZ (assessment will include
modalities for accessing credit, insurance, payment systems, financial
incentives, etc that are available within and outside the country).
Provide
Financial Feasibility Assessment for the management of the
infrastructure in the core processing zone under different scenarios
(Private management, Public Management and PPP management
arrangements).
Provide Cost tables (guided by the inputs of the
infrastructure engineers and an economic cashflow analysis for the
management of the infrastructure in the core processing zone under
different scenarios (Private management, Public Management and PPP
management arrangements) over a 20 year period.
Method of Application
Qualified
applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant
experience, a CV, and a list of 3 references with contact information.
Applicants must be willing to work and travel throughout Nigeria.
Applications should be submitted to
recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org by January 22nd, 2013.
Please
indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. No telephone
inquiries.
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