Digital
Green is a global development organization that empowers small-holder farmers
to lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the collective power of
technology and grassroots-level partnerships. We join forces with governments,
private agencies and, most importantly, rural communities themselves to
co-create digital solutions that are of the community and for the community.
When farmers have the tools they need to connect with one another, they’re far
more likely to apply what they’ve learned on their farms and in their
households–improving their own livelihoods and those of others in their
community, in a manner that’s nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, and
inclusive.
Green is a global development organization that empowers small-holder farmers
to lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the collective power of
technology and grassroots-level partnerships. We join forces with governments,
private agencies and, most importantly, rural communities themselves to
co-create digital solutions that are of the community and for the community.
When farmers have the tools they need to connect with one another, they’re far
more likely to apply what they’ve learned on their farms and in their
households–improving their own livelihoods and those of others in their
community, in a manner that’s nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, and
inclusive.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Engagement
Consultant
Location: Abuja or Lagos
Title: Engagement
Consultant
Location: Abuja or Lagos
Assignment
Summary
Summary
- The
Engagement Consultant will play a critical role in establishing Digital
Green’s presence in Nigeria, designing and implementing solutions,
conducting field research, managing partner relationships, and
representing the organization in the country. - S/he
will also be a critical part of the team implementing the USAID-funded
Feed the Future Developing Local Extension Capacity (DLEC) project and
supporting multiple activities as they get underway. - S/he
will be able to contextualize technology and agriculture solutions and demonstrate
impact to improve livelihoods and health of rural communities. - Working
closely with DLEC and Digital Green colleagues, s/he will serve as point
of contact for all activities in the country. S/he will be able to
effectively track and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously. - The
job requires multiple skill sets, including implementing private
sector-based agriculture solutions, ICT4D approaches and tools, and an
understanding of rural farming communities, best practices in agricultural
extension. - The
role also requires the representation and diplomatic skills necessary to
meet with Government and USAID representatives; communication skills
necessary to communicate progress and flag potential trouble spots;
project management skills necessary to set priorities, stick to agreed
timelines, and follow up. - The
position will report to the Deputy Director of the DLEC project based in
Washington, DC and work closely with DLEC program manager based in San
Francisco as well as the larger DLEC team. The position is expected to be
based in Abuja or Lagos.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Serve
as Digital Green’s and DLEC’s representative in Nigeria by participating
in agricultural extension-related events and identify opportunities to
present DLEC findings and results at such events - Scope,
set up and implement DLEC in-country engagement - Create
linkages between and maintain contact with experts, donors, partners,
stakeholders within the country to establish collaborative working
relationships between national and international partners - Develop
an in-country community of practice to translate learnings from the
engagement to wider systemic change in EAS - Monitor
ongoing activities including conducting site visits, regular meetings with
partners to ensure the activity is on-track, delivering results and impact - Lead
financial planning and oversight for the in-country engagement and other
DLEC or Digital Green initiatives in Nigeria as needed - Anticipate
challenges in advance and prepare to address them - Share
information and requirements for formal registration in Nigeria and work
with Digital Green to plan and carry out necessary administrative and
operational steps to complete registration in country. - Support
in-country recruitment of partners and other team members / consultants - Coordinate
closely and communicate regularly with the DLEC team to communicate
progress and challenges - Share
updates on activities with Communications Manager relevant for outreach
materials, and success stories - Communicate
updates on activities with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Manager relevant for MEL and reporting materials - Liaise
with the broader Digital Green team based in India and Ethiopia to
coordinate their involvement on the in-country engagement - Support
visits by DLEC and Digital Green staff by arranging meetings, planning
training sessions, and helping with logistics and travel - Track
progress on multiple streams of work - Prepare
annual, occasional, and ad-hoc summaries and reports on the project as
required - Prepare
progress reports and other deliverables of Digital Green project/s. - Leverage
in-country and international network to identify business development
opportunities for DLEC and Digital Green - Travel
to rural areas to meet with farmers and other partners, as needed
Qualifications
and Experiences
and Experiences
- Bachelor’s
Degree required in International Development, Agriculture or related field - Experience
in setting up an enterprise, business or project - 4
years of program management experience with international development
projects, preferably in the area of agriculture, food security, or
nutrition preferred - Previous
USAID project implementation experience preferred - Experience
working in private extension, value chain development or ICT-related
agricultural interventions - Hands-on
experience working with rural farming communities
Skills,
Competencies and Attitudes:
Competencies and Attitudes:
- Demonstrable
analytical, organizational and written communication skills in English. - Self
starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and approach to forming
partnerships, designing programs, and problem-solving - Demonstrated
programmatic, management, and interpersonal skills to effectively
collaborate with other professionals - Skills
in managing projects in compliance with US Government contracts and
agreements - Willing
and able to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment - Flexible
attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task - Excellent
interpersonal and relationship building skills - Ability
to act with urgency for continuous improvement and with a bias towards
action, promote development of breakthrough solutions, and embrace
innovations that improve results - Highly
organized and able to manage multiple processes at once - To
be successful as a member of the Digital Green team, you will also: - Have
a passion for the Digital Green mission and a strong desire to impact an
up-and-coming non-profit organization - Be
an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something
new and inspire others to do so - Have
a very high level of personal and professional integrity and
trustworthiness - Have
a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction - Work
well independently as well as part of a team - Thrive
in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation
- Digital
Green is a great place to work and prides itself on offering a competitive
compensation package. This opportunity is on a contractual basis and has a
fixed duration, with a potential for extension/renewal based on
organizational needs. - The
hired consultant would be categorized as an Independent Contractor working
with Digital Green. Digital Green is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. - All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover letters
to: recruitmentus@digitalgreen.org with the title
“Engagement Consultant – Nigeria” in the subject line.
Note
- Due
to the high volume of applicant response, not all applicants may receive a
response from Digital Green. - Digital
Green is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and
developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.