Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) Intern at Mercy Corps Nigeria

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: 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.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2019.

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