International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) recruitment for Entry-Level Redemption Staff, February 2014

IFDC is a non-profit public international organization addressing critical issues such as agricultural sustainability, international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency.
It accomplishes this through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise in developing and transitioning nations. IFDC's results-oriented projects cover specialties from agribusiness to engineering and technology development, from management information systems to crop nutrient management, policy reform and market development.

IFDC Nigeria facilitates agricultural projects throughout Nigeria, aiming to contribute to a sustainable increase of farmers’ income by facilitating Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). IFDC will provide technical advice to Federal and State Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development in the expectation of the upcoming 2014 GES intervention.

IFDC is recruiting qualified Redemption staff for the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS) in the following states: Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Delta, Anambra, Niger, Benue, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano and Bauchi States.

Job Title: Redemption Staff

Location: Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Delta, Anambra, Niger, Benue, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano and Bauchi States.

Redemption Staff - Short Term Position

Job Description
The Redemption staff will manage the activities at the Redemption Centre, compile the daily record of farmers redeemed, monitor stock level on daily basis and coordinate the redemption of farmers and inputs (e.g. fertilizer, seeds, etc.) in accordance with GES procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proper management of redemption centres assigned
• Ensure that Farmers and inputs are redeemed in accordance with laid down procedures.
• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer, phone handset or similar devices.
• Ensure delivery of agro-inputs at his/her Zone
• Compile the register of participating suppliers, banks and agro-dealers per zone.
• Notify the State team leader where bottlenecks occur
• Provide regular and frequent updates on redemptions and existing stocks in all of the zone’s Redemption Centres (RCs).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Produce daily report regarding number of farmers redeeming at the Redemption Centres
• Engage in periodic inventory reconciliation by verifying inventory computations and comparing them to sales and physical counts of stock.
• Prepare periodic simplified but coherent reports on activities.
• Ensure accurate daily reconciliation of inputs

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in any discipline
• Willingness to work in remote locations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• Candidates should be young and vibrant
• Candidate must be available during the entire length of the programme without being engaged in other activities.
• Must reside in the LGA and state indicated
• Ability to communicate effectively both in English and the local language of the indicated state
• Good handwriting and ability to adhere to good documentation.
• Ability to understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions
• Ability to gather information by careful observation