FG Call For Applications: VCN Programme Staff Recruitment

The Value Chain for Northern Nigeria (VCN) Programme is a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the French Development Agency (AFD).

The primary development objective of VCN is to increase incomes, food security, and resilience of smallholder farmers and other value chain actors in Northern Nigeria through competitive, climate-resilient, and inclusive agricultural value chains—with a strong focus on women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

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Key Programme Details

• Timeline: Runs until March 31, 2034 (Financial Closure: September 30, 2034).
• Participating States: Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Borno, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kano.
• Implementation Structure: Decentralized execution via the National Programme Coordination Office (NPCO) in Abuja and State Programme Implementation Units (SPIU) across each participating state under the coordination of the Federal Department of Development Partners Projects (FD DPP).
• Governance & Operations: Overseen by a National Steering Committee supported by technical committees. Operations require experienced personnel equipped for conflict-sensitive environments and remote project monitoring in fragile areas.

Vacancies at the National Programme Coordination Office (NPCO)

Qualified and experienced officers are required to fill the following positions in Abuja:

1. National Programme Coordinator (NPC)
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (MES)
3. Agricultural Production Specialist (APS)
4. Rural Infrastructure Engineer Specialist (RIS)
5. Food and Nutrition Specialist (FNS)
6. ICT4D Support Specialist (ICT4D)
7. Gender Inclusion/Social Safeguards Specialist (GSIS)
8. Rural Institutions Development Specialist (RIDS)
9. Climate Change and Environment Safeguards Specialist (CES)
10. Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist
11. Financial Controller (FC)
12. Accountant
13. Finance Officer
14. Senior Internal Auditor
15. Procurement Specialist
16. Procurement Officer
17. Procurement Assistant
18. National Administrative and Human Resource Officer

How to apply 

The Expression of Interest applications are to be submitted in ten (10) copies, including one original and nine (9) photocopies, properly sealed and clearly marked at the top right-hand cover “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT UNDER THE FGN/IFAD/AFD-VCN PROJECT.”

Each envelope should include a CV and an application letter with a cover letter suited for the position being applied for. The sealed envelope should be addressed and delivered to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Food Security
c/o Director, Federal Department of Development Partners
Fadama House, No. 1, Eldoret Close, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II - Abuja

The deadline for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) is 6th September 2026 at 12:00 noon