Ongoing recruitment at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI)

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 Position: Program Officer
Job 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 Position: Program Assistant
Job 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 Position: Finance Officer
Job 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 Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Job 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 Position: Program Manager
Job 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 Posifion: Project Coordinator
Job 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.

Method of Application
All qualified candidates should send a cover letter that explains how they meet the above criteria and a detailed resume to: recruitment@ddinigeria.org


Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted


Deadline  31st January, 2017.