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Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) Intern

Reference Number:  MDG/HUMOPS/2019/00063
Location: Biu, Borno
Length of Internship: 12 months
Interns Supervisor & Contact Information: Program Officer

Project Description

  • Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) is one of 3 projects that make up Mercy Corps Markets, Agricultural Livelihood and Livestock (MALL) Programme. The specific goal of the BADI Project is to introduce food insecure communities to sustainable, context-appropriate, smart agricultural practices and to catalyse the market for seeds and other agricultural markets in Borno State.

Intern Responsibilities

  • Support program team in BADI project management and administration.
  • Support the program Assistant in ensuring that BADI program works according to plan.
  • Assist and support the program team in mobilization and sensitization of community members.
  • Support in conducting registration and trainings to SHF and VAs.
  • Work with program officer in facilitation of community meetings and engagement.
  • Support the team in raising PRs and other Procurement process.
  • Support program team in program file update as well as other duties assign.

Learning Objectives – At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:

Learning goals:

  • Develop a working knowledge on program intervention.
  • Understand process of program filling tree
  • Attend trainings and workshop on VSLA methodology.
  • Have better knowledge on Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)
  • Increase knowledge on Farmers Business School (FBS)
  • Increase knowledge on permaculture, sack/backyard gardening and hydroponics
  • Develop competencies on program implementation and management
  • Increase knowledge on extension services

Work Goals:

  • Complete all SHFsregistration.
  • Training of Village Agents on VSLA methodology conducted and best practice.
  • Services and items are procured timely for program activities.
  • Ensure learnings are put to use for quality program deliver.
  • Ensure that program achieve set goals.

Requirements
Ideal Candidate should possess the following Qualifications:

  • A minimum of NCE, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner
  • Ability to have a team drive.
  • Fluency in English Language, Hausa and any other language spoken in Borno State

Working Conditions

  • The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
  • For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will be paid a monthly allowance of N60,000 subjected to 5%WHT and health insurance.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit no more than 4 page CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]

Note

  • All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line.
  • CV and cover letter and should not be more than 4 pages.
  • Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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0 USD Borno State CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) InternReference Number:  MDG/HUMOPS/2019/00063 Location: Biu, Borno Length of Internship: 12 months Interns Supervisor & Contact Information: Program OfficerProject Description

  • Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) is one of 3 projects that make up Mercy Corps Markets, Agricultural Livelihood and Livestock (MALL) Programme. The specific goal of the BADI Project is to introduce food insecure communities to sustainable, context-appropriate, smart agricultural practices and to catalyse the market for seeds and other agricultural markets in Borno State.

Intern Responsibilities

  • Support program team in BADI project management and administration.
  • Support the program Assistant in ensuring that BADI program works according to plan.
  • Assist and support the program team in mobilization and sensitization of community members.
  • Support in conducting registration and trainings to SHF and VAs.
  • Work with program officer in facilitation of community meetings and engagement.
  • Support the team in raising PRs and other Procurement process.
  • Support program team in program file update as well as other duties assign.

Learning Objectives - At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:Learning goals:

  • Develop a working knowledge on program intervention.
  • Understand process of program filling tree
  • Attend trainings and workshop on VSLA methodology.
  • Have better knowledge on Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)
  • Increase knowledge on Farmers Business School (FBS)
  • Increase knowledge on permaculture, sack/backyard gardening and hydroponics
  • Develop competencies on program implementation and management
  • Increase knowledge on extension services

Work Goals:

  • Complete all SHFsregistration.
  • Training of Village Agents on VSLA methodology conducted and best practice.
  • Services and items are procured timely for program activities.
  • Ensure learnings are put to use for quality program deliver.
  • Ensure that program achieve set goals.

Requirements Ideal Candidate should possess the following Qualifications:

  • A minimum of NCE, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner
  • Ability to have a team drive.
  • Fluency in English Language, Hausa and any other language spoken in Borno State

Working Conditions

  • The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
  • For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will be paid a monthly allowance of N60,000 subjected to 5%WHT and health insurance.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit no more than 4 page CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]Note

  • All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line.
  • CV and cover letter and should not be more than 4 pages.
  • Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
2019-07-22

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