How to apply for FG’s Northern Nigeria agric programme jobs

The Federal Government has opened applications for 18 key positions in the National Programme Management Unit of the Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme. This initiative, backed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the French Development Agency, aims to enhance incomes, food security, and climate resilience for smallholder farmers and value chain actors in nine Northern states - Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Borno, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kano.

Applicants are required to submit 10 copies of their Expression of Interest, including a curriculum vitae, a tailored cover letter, and the sealed application marked "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT UNDER THE FGN/IFAD/AFD-VCN PROJECT." The deadline for submissions is September 6, 2026, at 12 noon.

The advertised positions range from National Programme Coordinator to Procurement Assistant, with most roles requiring a minimum master's degree and seven to ten years of professional experience. Specific roles may necessitate professional accounting qualifications or relevant professional memberships. Successful applicants will receive two-year renewable contracts, subject to annual performance evaluations, and will be based in Abuja with regular travel to the nine participating states.

Applicants should note that falsification of personal data will result in disqualification, and appointees, especially the National Programme Coordinator, must not hold any other assignment when their contract begins. The Value Chain for Northern Nigeria Programme is set to run until March 31, 2034, with financial closure on September 30, 2034.