Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a new job opening under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for the IFAD assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project. The notice invites applications for the position of State Project Coordinator for the Bayelsa State Project Coordinating Office. According to the announcement, this role is needed to support ongoing activities aimed at boosting income, food security and job creation for young people and women in the Niger Delta.
The government explained that it has received a credit of 60 million USD from the International Fund for Agricultural Development, along with an additional 30 million USD from the Niger Delta Development Commission. It stated that these funds support the implementation of the LIFE-ND project across nine states in the region. The notice added that “IFAD financing will cover six states of Abia, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Ondo while NDDC financing will cover three States of Akwa-Ibom, Imo and Rivers.” The project plans for an initial six-year period, plus another six years that may be financed by partners. It aims to establish over 38,250 agribusiness enterprises.
To ensure smooth implementation in Bayelsa, the government said it needs a qualified and competent State Project Coordinator. The coordinator will handle overall coordination and manage specialists within the State Project Coordination Office. The announcement noted that “a key element of the position is to ensure that the project achieves its developmental objectives.”
The notice highlighted several duties, including heading the State Project Steering Committee secretariat, promoting teamwork, organizing regular meetings, motivating staff, and ensuring quality results. Other responsibilities include supervising incubators and service providers, delivering timely reports such as AWPB and audit reports, monitoring service providers, and ensuring full compliance with IFAD and federal procurement guidelines.
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, business administration or related disciplines, along with knowledge of agriculture and rural development. The government stated that candidates must have “a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience including at least 5 years in agriculture or agribusiness management position.” Good writing skills and computer literacy are also required.
The job is based in Yenagoa, with direct reporting to the National Project Coordinator. The contract runs for two years, renewable after a successful one-year probation. Interested applicants are instructed to submit their applications and detailed CVs before 1 December 2025 to info@life-nd.org.ng. The notice was signed by management.
