World Bank Vacancy - Abuja

Position: Rural development Specialist

Job Family: Agriculture and Rural Development

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

The World Bank Office in Abuja seeks applications for the position of Rural Development Specialist. The Rural Development Specialist is a locally recruited consultant position and based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Duration: One Year (Renewable)

Appointment: Local Hire

Language Requirements: English [Essential]

Appointment Type: Extended Term Consultant (ETC)

Selection Criteria

At least Masters in Agricultural Economics or related discipline;
At least five (05) years of experience on agricultural development issues;
Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/technical areas noted above;
Proven operational experience with recognized ability to deliver high quality results and to meet deadlines;
Previous experience working with international institutions (such as the World Bank, UNDP, etc.) and government agencies preferred.
Evidence of effective team work and client relations including with private sector;
Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks;
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural setting, with efficiency, competence and integrity across disciplinary boundaries and in a team-based work environment;
Strong communications skills, in addition to excellent writing and communications ability in English Language;
Proven ability to maintain professional relations with Government officials, development partners and implementing agencies.

Duties and Accountabilities

The consultant will have responsibility for assisting the World Bank Task Team Leaders (TTLs) on the following operations in AFTAR in Nigeria: Irrigation Project, Fadama III project and it’s information, knowledge and business advisory services; Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) and the West Africa Agricultural Productivity project (WAAPII). The Consultant will work in collaboration with the TTLs in responding adequately to implementation challenges on the project in all states. The incumbent will also participate in dialogues; take part in conduct of supervision work including mission/field visits and write reports.
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