Job Title: Consultant – BASICS-II Marketing Agent for Seed Entrepreneur Networks
Location: Nigeria
Job Overview
- CRS is implementing the Development of Cassava Seed Entrepreneur (DCSE) component of Building Economically Sustainable Cassava Seed System (BASICS-II) in Benue and Kogi State. BASICS-II is being implemented by a consortium of organisations led by IITA and covers the entire cassava seed value chain, ranging from breeder to farmer seed.
- The project’s vision is to provide farmers with access to affordable, quality-assured seeds of the cassava varieties in demand by local food and processor markets through the establishment of a commercially viable seed value chain operating across breeder, foundation, and commercial seed levels. This value chain will enable more efficient dissemination and adoption of new varieties to improve productivity, raise incomes of cassava growers and seed entrepreneurs, enhance gender equity, and contribute to inclusive agricultural transformation in Nigeria and Tanzania.
- The DCSE component of the BASICS-II project which is being implemented by CRS will include the aggregation of CSEs and cover production and marketing of certified planting materials of improved cassava varieties to farmers within and outside of Kogi and Benue states. In implementing the componet, CRS will identify, train and work with the Cassava Seed Entreprenures (CSEs) to plan and organize their seed production and marketing activities.
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 Marketing Agent for Seed Entrepreneur Networks” as the subject of the email.
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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:
- 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. |