Job Title: Consultant – BASICS-II Market Study
Location: Kogi
Overview
- CRS agriculture program in Nigeria started in 2009 with the Emergency Rice Initiative implemented in collaboration with AfricaRice, the IFDC, the National Cereal Research Institute Badeggi and the Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority. Between 2012 and 2016 CRS implemented the SCSS project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) in Benue and Oyo States in collaboration with National Root Crop Research Institute, National Agricultural Seeds Council, State Agricultural Development Programs and local NGOs.
- CRS also, as sub-recipient to International Potato Centre (CIP), implemented the Village Seed Entrepreneur (VSE) component of Building an Economically Sustainable Integrated Cassava Seed System (BASICS) Project in Benue state from April 2016 to May 2020. Currently, CRS is implementing the Development of Cassava Seed Entrepreneur (DCSE) component of Building Economically Sustainable Seed Systems for Cassava (BASICS-II) for the next five years being led by IITA.
Main Deliverables and Expected Outcomes of Consulting Assignment
After this consulting assignment, it is expected the following will happen:
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- The consultant will present a comprehensive Cassava market analysis report capturing the findings and giving concrete recommendations for the development of effective marketing communications tools for the DCSE component of the BASICS-II project.
- Make a presentation of a revised draft report to an audience including key stakeholders in the cassava seed system in Kogi State before submitting the final report.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are to submit an application, current professional profile and resume for provision of the services as a single attachment in MS word document to: [email protected] using “BASICS-II Market Study in Kogi State” as the subject of the email.
Note: Completed applications should reach us before the close of business, September 7, 2020, and Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Employer Opportunity:
- CRS is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender-sensitive programming and management. etc.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply
Safeguarding:
- By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
- Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
Statement of Commitment to Protection:
- CRS recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation
Deadline: September 7, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Consulting / Business Strategy/ Planning |
Deadline | 7th September, 2020. |