National Operations Specialist (SURAGGWA Project)

Provides operational and coordination support for FAO’s SURAGGWA project in Nigeria. The role manages project-cycle processes, budgets, data and partner coordination while helping ensure compliant implementation, timely reporting and delivery of agricultural and food-security programme outputs.

• Coordinate government, institutional and UN partners for project delivery
• Monitor project activities, budgets and compliance with FAO procedures
• Maintain country data on agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry
• Support project-cycle management from formulation through closure
• Process payments, reimbursements and letters of agreement
• Prepare project reports, working papers and outreach materials
• Support policy analysis and missions for project monitoring

• Advanced university degree in finance, economics, accounting or a related field
• At least three years of relevant experience in agricultural development or project implementation
• Working knowledge of English and Hausa
• Nationality of Nigeria

• Experience in field positions
• Experience in programme or project development and management
• Experience in food-security, agriculture or rural-development policy analysis

• Project Operations
• Budget Monitoring
• Financial Reconciliation
• Project Cycle Management
• Data Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Agricultural Development

• Apply through the FAO recruitment portal with a completed profile and letter of motivation