Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply

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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is inviting applications from suitably qualified consultants for the role of Technical Assistant to the Environment & Climate Change Safeguards Officer under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. The assignment is based in Kano State and is scheduled for 12 months, with a possibility of extension depending on programme needs and performance.

SAPZ Technical Assistant Recruitment Summary

Recruitment Title: Technical Assistant to the Environment & Climate Change Safeguards Officer (SAPZ Programme)
Recruitment Agency/Organization: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (SAPZ Programme)
Salary: Not specified
Location: Kano State, Nigeria
Work Mode: Not specified (consultancy assignment; supports field monitoring and programme activities)
Career Level: Senior consultant (10+ years E&S experience required)
Assignment Duration: 12 months (possible extension)
Application Deadline: Not specified

SAPZ Technical Assistant Recruitment Requirements

Key responsibilities

The Technical Assistant will support the Environment & Climate Change Safeguards Officer to:

Standardize and update templates/guidelines for documenting E&S project data
Review draft SAPZ E&S safeguards instruments and action plans prepared by participating states
Support E&S compliance monitoring visits to projects in participating states
Develop E&S management and monitoring frameworks/plans
Support mid-term review of E&S performance, impacts and outcomes
Maintain and update the E&S project progress tracker
Support E&S workshops, training and capacity-building activities
Train project staff on E&S operational safeguards and compliance with loan covenants
Review Terms of Reference (ToR) for E&S studies relating to sub-project activities
Review E&S monitoring reports and assess compliance with Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
Support consolidation of monthly E&S performance reports for programme funders
Coordinate third-party E&S monitoring and assess data quality from external consultants
Support annual work plans, budgets and E&S performance indicators
Provide technical support for E&S information gathering, review and reporting
Liaise with relevant national approving authorities on approvals and official disclosure of E&S documents
Perform other E&S safeguards duties assigned by the National Programme Coordinator

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should have:

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sociology, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field
At least 10 years of experience in Environmental and Social Sustainability and reviewing E&S safeguards instruments (preferably donor-funded projects)
At least 5 years of extensive experience in agricultural infrastructure projects
Relevant experience in:
- Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
- Biodiversity conservation
- Ecosystem services
- Environmental and Social Management
Experience working on donor-funded development projects (especially AfDB, World Bank, IFAD or similar institutions)
Knowledge/experience in stakeholder engagement, E&S safeguards implementation, and E&S framework development
Ability to independently review and assess E&S policies, procedures and action plans
Excellent report writing, presentation, organisational, analytical, communication and technical skills
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Experience working with a development finance institution (added advantage)

Application requirements (documents to submit)

Interested consultants should submit:

Updated Resume/CV
Description of similar assignments undertaken
Evidence of experience working under similar conditions
Details demonstrating availability of relevant skills
Written Technical Proposal (maximum 2 pages)
Financial Proposal

Selection criteria

Candidates will be assessed based on:

Appropriate skills and qualifications — 25 points
Competency and experience in similar positions — 25 points
Similar experience working on donor-funded projects — 30 points
Communication skills in English — 20 points
Total: 100 points
Only candidates who score 75 points or above will be considered

How to Apply for SAPZ Technical Assistant Recruitment

Interested consultants should submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) in person to the address provided in the announcement. Applicants should clearly indicate the category being applied for on the envelope and mark it:

“ENGAGEMENT OF A TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT THE SAPZ PROGRAM”

Submission address (as stated):
Aminu A. Iliyasu
State Programme Coordinator
State Programme Implementation Unit
Kano State Programme Coordinator, SAPZ
State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
No. 127 T/G Shanu, Beside Arewa Radio (Wazobia Cool FM)
Farm Centre, Kano State

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