Royal Blue Contractors is one of the leading input distribution companies in the agricultural value chain in Nigeria. We are involved in trading and selling of fertilizers such as Urea, NPK (15:15:15, 12:12:17, 20:10:10), Organic and liquid, various other agro-inputs including certified seeds, and agro-chemicals such as compost, insecticides and herbicides. Over the last 12 months, the company has traded Urea fertilizer through its distribution channels to the tune of 210,000 tons amounting to NGN 26,600,000,000.00 (Twenty-six billion six hundred million naira) which made us a leading distributor of the input products in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender and Culture Office

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time
Functional Unit: Gender Based Violence / GBV
Reporting To: Operations Project Manager / CEO
Key Relationships:
Internally: Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, GBV, others and all staff in other depts
Externally: CBOs, GBV Actors

Job Summary

• The Gender and culture Officer is responsible for Undertaking policy analysis and analytical work on effective ways to address gender inequalities and promote women’s empowerment in agriculture, food security, livelihood and rural development.
• Provides technical support to RBC’s Members in the formulation and implementation of gender-responsive agriculture, rural development, food security and livelihood, resilience policies and programmes; and in the implementation of their gender commitments enshrined in regional agreements, global frameworks and international conventions.
• Ensures that all policies and programmes supporting RBC’s gender equality policy are implemented in WECAN’s field programme of the region/subregions, promoting synergies and coherence with other agriculture and food development policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure Gender and Inclusion Integration in Proposal Development and Project Design and Implementation: With a focus on mainstreaming Gender and Inclusion, the consultant contributes to the design and implementation of new projects undertaken by RBC Nigeria. This involves incorporating strategies that address gender disparities and promote inclusivity throughout the project lifecycle. By actively guiding project teams, the officer ensures that gender and inclusion objectives are met, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of WECAN initiatives.
• Ensure Gender and Inclusion Integration into Strategic Planning Processes: The officer will actively contribute to the Policy Learning on Agrifood Systems. This involves providing expertise and insights to ensure that gender and inclusion considerations are seamlessly integrated into the core strategies and action plans, promoting a more equitable and responsive agricultural framework.
• Contribute to Capacity Building and Awareness on Gender and Inclusion: The consultant plays a crucial role in building the capacity of RBC staff and relevant stakeholders on gender and inclusion matters. This includes organizing training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns to enhance understanding and foster a culture of Gender promotion, and inclusivity within the organization and the broader agricultural community.
• Provide recommendations for policy and program interventions mainly for CPF, to address gender disparities in agriculture, including strategies to enhance women’s access to land, finance, inputs, training, and markets.
• Facilitate and represent consultations and workshops on Gender and Inclusion; with key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and women groups, to gather inputs and ensure broad participation in the strategic planning process.
• Lead and Conduct the LGA Gender Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Sector (LGA-ARS), including situational and stakeholder analysis: The assessment will evaluate comprehensively the gender dimensions within the agriculture and rural sector and will focus primarily on analyzing the country’s policy context pertaining to gender inclusivity within agriculture, conducting a gender analysis of the agriculture policy processes to ascertain the extent of gender mainstreaming, and conducting a situational analysis.
• Additionally, the assessment will entail a stakeholder analysis to identify key actors and their roles in promoting gender equality within the sector. This assessment will provide an overview of the gender equality aspects of RBC, highlighting areas of progress and areas needing improvement in the implementation of the WECAN. Finally, recommendations will be formulated based on the findings to address any identified gaps and necessary adjustments in policies and programs to enhance gender equality and inclusion within the agriculture and rural sector.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.