Consultant - Nigeria Program Implementation – Digital Agriculture

Nigeria Program Implementation Consultant – Digital Agriculture

The Nigeria Program Implementation Consultant – Digital Agriculture ("Consultant") will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Digital Green's partnerships in Nigeria. This role involves working closely with the Nigeria Country Coordinator to ensure that all activities are aligned with the organization's objectives, timelines, and budgets. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging digital technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability and has experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including rural communities, government representatives, and NGO and private sector partners in the agriculture sector in multiple states in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of program implementation including planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Support the deployment, dissemination, users' retention and usage of Farmer.chat
• Monitor progress to identify key challenges hindering user retention and also assist in preparing regular user onboarding updates, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain communication with key partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Assist in organizing workshops, training sessions, and other capacity-building activities.
• Create and/or update project documentation, ensuring all records are accurate.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
• Conduct user research and gather data to inform project activities and decision-making.
• Regularly travel among communities and states in rural Nigeria.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nigeria Country Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in rural project implementation in the agriculture and/or digital technology sectors.
• Strong interest in digital agriculture and a desire to contribute to its advancement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Hausa will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms used in agriculture is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the agriculture sector, particularly in digital agriculture or with technology-driven projects.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in digital agriculture, especially in Northern Nigeria.