Technical Assistant to the Knowledge Management and Communication Officer

Ogun SAPZ Program - Technical Assistant to the Knowledge Management and Communication Officer

Location: Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Ogun

Estimated Duration of the Assignment: twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension based on program needs, satisfactory performance and conduct

Background

• The Ogun State Government through the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has secured a facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to implement a five-year AfDB/IFAD/ISDB-Assisted Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Program in partnership with Private Investors.
• The seven (7) participating states of Imo, Kaduna, Cross River, Kwara, Oyo and Ogun as well as the Federal Capital Teritory (FCT) in the first phase of program implementation.
• The implementation of a government-enabled/private sector driven SAPZS is a major investment program of the Federal Government of Nigeria, driven by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with relevant Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to develop agro-processing clusters in areas of high agricultural production across the country.
• It is a strategic move to rapidly develop modern Agro-processing capacity to serve the vast and growing local markets, create sustainable market for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses of local agricultural produce and thereby create wealth for farmers, promote import substitution and create sustainable agriculture-related jobs.
• This clustering approach is to help address investment challenges in the development of agro- processing enclaves across Nigeria, including poor access to quality infrastructure, inadequate feedstock supplies and other challenges confronting agro-processing environment SAPZS, therefore, will be developed with requisite infrastructure for agro processing environment which will help reduce cost absorptions and engender competitiveness in agro-industrial production that is critical to further unlocking the potentials of Nigeria's agriculture to create ready markets and wealth for farming communities and reduce rural poverty.
• The SAPZ is made up of two building blocks which include the Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs), which are community-based rural institution within the host community, equipped with desirable infrastructure to create modern agro-processing environment where secondary value addition will take place.
• The Agro-Industrial Processing Hub (AIH) will draw its processing feedstock from the ATCs where activities of the production clusters and Aggregation Centres are being coordinated.

Scope of Service and Responsibilities

The TA will work under the direct supervision of the KMC and in close collaboration with other State specialists in the SPIUS, and relevant stakeholders and report through the State Officer to the State Programme Coordinator.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Knowledge Management Support:

• Support the implementation of the State Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC) Strategy and annual KMC work plans.
• Assist in maintaining, updating, and organizing knowledge databases, document repositories, and digital storage systems.
• Support the documentation of innovative practices, success stories, field experiences, and lessons learnt.
• Assist in synthesizing programme information for reports, briefs, newsletters, website content, and social media updates.
• Support the development and application of guidelines on information collection, documentation, and dissemination.
• Assist in organizing learning events, review workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and capacity-building activities.

Communication and Visibility Support:

• Support media relations, including drafting press releases, coordinating media coverage, and maintaining a media contact database.
• Assist in planning and coordinating communication and visibility activities such as newsletters, IEC materials, campaigns, and community sensitization.
• Develop basic content for social media platforms and update online communication channels.
• Support the design and dissemination of communication products (flyers, posters, brochures, knowledge notes, etc.).
• Help maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.

Information Management and Reporting:

• Support staff in data collection, processing, and organization using approved KMC tools and templates.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of digital and hard-copy KMC documents.
• Assist in preparing periodic KMC progress updates, monitoring sheets, and reports.
• Support the integration of information systems with PME systems to ensure consistency between reporting, monitoring, and knowledge-sharing outputs.

ICT and Technical Support:

• Assist in identifying and organizing ICT needs for KMC activities, including digital tools and platforms.
• Support the updating and maintenance of the Programme website, shared drives, and internal communication platforms.
• Provide basic troubleshooting assistance for ICT tools related to KMC processes.

Administrative and Coordination Support:

• Assist in logistical arrangements for KMC-related events, missions, workshops, and meetings.
• Maintain an updated inventory of KMC and communication materials.
• Liaise with consultants, service providers, and implementing partners under guidance from the State KMC Officer.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the State KMC Officer to support the efficient functioning of the KMC Unit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required
• A minimum of Master's Degree in Communications, Journalism, ICT, Agricultural Extension, Mass Communication, Physics/telecommunication or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in communications, media, knowledge management, documentation, ICT support, or development communication, preferably in donor-funded (AfDB, IFAD, World Bank, etc.) projects
• Basic experience in photography, videography, and content creation will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages and digital content tools.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with teams.
• Experience in agriculture, rural development, or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

13th October, 2026 at 12:00 noon local time.

Note

• Only candidates scoring a mark of 75 points or more will be considered for the respective assignment.
• Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
• Eligibility criteria, establishment of the shortlist and selection procedure shall be in accordance with IFAD Procurement Procedures.