Jobs
Ongoing recruitment at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI), January 2017
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is a not-for-profit development consulting organization. Our corporate office is located in Abuja with branch offices in Kaduna and Kano.
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Adamawa, Yobe, Biu, Maiduguri
Slots: 8
Project Summary
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers.
Requirements
- A degree in Crop Production, Agronomy or Agricultural Extension or other related fields.
- At least 3 years of direct involvement in community development work.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly
in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Ability to communicate in the local language/s will be an added advantage.
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: Abuja
Project Summary
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers.
Requirements
- A degree in Crop Production, Agronomy or Agricultural Extension or other related fields.
- At least 1-2 years of direct involvement in community development work.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly
in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Ability to communicate in Hausa and/or Gbagyi language will be an added advantage.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Abuja
Project Summary
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
- Relevant professional qualification such as ICAN or ACCA will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 year of experience with a reputable NGOor donor agency.
- Knowledge of grant and donor fund requirement.
- Knowledge in the use of Quick-Books and other accounting packages.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly
in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Yobe/Adamawa, Biu, Maiduguri
Project Summary
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers.
Requirements
- A degree in Agric Economics, Extension, Statistics or related fields
- At least 3 years of direct involvement in providing monitoring and evaluation support for related programs
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly
in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Ability to speak Hausa or Kanuri will be an added advantage.
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Kebbi, Adamawa, Yobe, Biu, Maiduguri
Project Summary
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers.
Requirements
- A degree in Crop Production, Agronomy, Extension or related fields
- At least 5 years of direct involvement in community development work
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly
in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Evidence of practically managing similar projects.
- Familiarity with the culture, terrain and farming methods of the North East.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Project Summary
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is recruiting in order to Implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project (North-East expansion). The project which is based in rural communities in Bomo, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively will use a multi-sector approach to provide support to very poor households by growing their agricultural production and productivity through capacity building of producer groups, farming cooperatives and community based volunteers.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Crop Production, Agronomy, Extension or related fields
- At least 5 years of direct involvement in community development work
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing and have a high proficiency in the use of computer, particularly
in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Evidence of practically managing similar projects.
- Familiarity with the culture, terrain and farming methods of the North East.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter that explains how they meet the above criteria and a detailed resume to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline 31st January, 2017.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
