Job Opportunity at Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
In Partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) & French Development Agency (AFD)
Expression of Interest (EOI): Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme (VCNNP)
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract
Duty Station: National Programme Coordination Office (NPCO), Abuja (with coverage across 9 participating states: Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Borno, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kano)
Closing Date: 6 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon
About the Programme
The Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme (VCNNP) is a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, jointly supported by IFAD and AFD. The programme aims to enhance food security, boost incomes, and build climate resilience among smallholder farmers and value chain actors across Northern Nigeria. VCNNP focuses on creating competitive, inclusive, and climate-resilient agricultural value chains, targeting youth, women, and vulnerable populations.
Open Positions
Executive & Programme Leadership
National Programme Coordinator
Technical & Sector Specialists
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Agricultural Production Specialist
Rural Infrastructure Engineer Specialist
Food and Nutrition Specialist
ICT4D Support Specialist
Gender Inclusion and Social Safeguards Specialist
Rural Institutions Development Specialist
Climate Change and Environment Safeguards Specialist
Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist
Finance & Audit
Financial Controller
Accountant
Finance Officer
Senior Internal Auditor
Procurement & Operations
Procurement Specialist
Procurement Officer
Procurement Assistant
National Administrative and Human Resource Officer
Requirements & General Qualifications
Education & Experience: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Agriculture, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Procurement, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related disciplines) paired with proven professional experience corresponding to the position applied for.
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in agricultural development, rural infrastructure, financial management, climate/environmental safeguards, monitoring & evaluation, ICT, or institutional development.
Operational Competency: Ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder, and potentially fragile operating environments across Northern Nigeria.
Partnership Skills: Strong capability to collaborate with government institutions, development partners, private sector entities, and civil society organizations.
Submission Guidelines
Interested candidates must submit a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) consisting of:
A tailored Cover Letter stating the position applied for.
A comprehensive, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Application Quantity: Submissions must include 10 physical copies (1 Original + 9 Photocopies) in a sealed envelope.
Envelope Addressed To:
The Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
c/o Director, Federal Department of Development Partners
Fadama House, No. 1, Eldoret Close, Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria
Important Notices
Physical Submission Only: Applications must be delivered directly to the physical address listed above on or before 6 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon. Late submissions will not be considered.
Verification: Applicants must ensure they meet all educational and experience criteria before applying.
Anti-Fraud Notice: The recruitment process is transparent and free of charge. Candidates are strongly advised not to pay any individual claiming to influence recruitment outcomes.
