The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) recruitment 2026 is now open for 18 positions under the FGN/IFAD/AFD Value Chain Development (VCN) Project.
The available Federal Ministry of Agriculture jobs are based in Abuja and cover agriculture, monitoring and evaluation, finance, accounting, procurement, ICT, gender and social inclusion, climate change, administration, human resources and other areas.
Applications close on September 6, 2026.
Most of the senior positions require a relevant master’s degree and several years of professional experience, particularly experience working on internationally funded agricultural or development projects.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture Recruitment 2026: Available Positions
The 18 positions available under the VCN Project recruitment are:
- National Programme Coordinator
- Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (MES)
- Agricultural Production Specialist (APS)
- Rural Infrastructure Specialist (RIS)
- Food and Nutrition Specialist (FNS)
- ICT4D / Agriculture Digital Solutions Specialist
- Gender & Social Inclusion Specialist (GSIS)
- Climate Change and Environment Safeguards Specialist
- Financial Controller (FC)
- Accountant
- Finance Officer (FO)
- Senior Internal Auditor (SIA)
- Procurement Specialist
- Procurement Officer
- Procurement Assistant
- Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist
- Rural Institutions Development Specialist
- National Administrative and Human Resource Officer
Federal Ministry of Agriculture Jobs 2026 and Requirements
The requirements differ depending on the position. Applicants should carefully review the qualifications and experience required for their preferred role before applying.
1. National Programme Coordinator
The National Programme Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the VCN Programme and coordinate the national and state programme offices.
Applicants must have a master’s degree or higher in agriculture, agricultural economics or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Candidates should also have substantial experience managing agricultural development projects funded by institutions such as IFAD, AFD, the World Bank or AfDB.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities at national, state and local government levels.
Applicants require a master’s degree or higher in statistics, demography, public policy, international development, economics or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant experience is required, including substantial experience monitoring and evaluating internationally funded development projects.
Experience with beneficiary databases, management information systems, data collection, data analysis and impact evaluation is also required.
3. Agricultural Production Specialist
The Agricultural Production Specialist will support programmes designed to improve the productivity of smallholder farmers.
The role involves working with agricultural officers, extension providers, research institutions and private-sector stakeholders, including efforts to introduce climate-resilient and high-yielding crop varieties.
Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher in agronomy, crop production or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience working on internationally funded agricultural development projects is required.
4. Rural Infrastructure Specialist
The Rural Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical support for infrastructure investments under the VCN Programme.
Responsibilities include infrastructure planning, preparation of technical specifications and tender documents, participation in procurement processes and supervision of construction activities.
Candidates require a master’s degree or higher in civil engineering or a related discipline, professional engineering membership such as COREN or its equivalent, and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
5. Food and Nutrition Specialist
The Food and Nutrition Specialist will coordinate nutrition-related activities and ensure that nutrition considerations are incorporated into agricultural development programmes.
Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher in nutrition and dietetics, nutritional science, public health nutrition, food science or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience is required, including experience in nutrition-sensitive agricultural development programmes.
6. ICT4D / Agriculture Digital Solutions Specialist
The ICT4D Specialist will lead digital solutions aimed at improving agricultural productivity, market access, climate resilience and nutrition-related services.
The position covers areas including digital advisory services, agricultural market information systems, e-vouchers, farmer databases, GIS, remote sensing, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.
Applicants require a master’s degree or higher in information technology, computer science, ICT in agriculture, agricultural engineering, data science, agriculture or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.
7. Gender & Social Inclusion Specialist
The Gender & Social Inclusion Specialist will integrate gender equality and social inclusion into the VCN Programme, with particular attention to women, young people, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, sociology, anthropology, rural development, women’s studies or a related field.
The position requires at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience implementing gender and social inclusion programmes.
8. Climate Change and Environment Safeguards Specialist
The specialist will oversee environmental sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental safeguard requirements across the programme.
Candidates should have a master’s degree or higher in agriculture, geography, environmental management, natural resource management, climate sciences, rural development or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in climate change adaptation, environmental management or natural resource management is required.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture Finance and Audit Jobs
The recruitment also includes four finance and audit positions:
- Financial Controller
- Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Senior Internal Auditor
The Financial Controller position requires a master’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or CPA, and at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
The Accountant will support financial reporting, reconciliations, accounting records and withdrawal applications.
The Finance Officer will handle payment processing, expenditure tracking, reconciliations, financial documentation and donor-compliance requirements.
The Senior Internal Auditor will assess internal controls, governance, risk management and compliance within the programme.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture Procurement Jobs
Three procurement positions are available:
- Procurement Specialist
- Procurement Officer
- Procurement Assistant
The Procurement Specialist requires a master’s degree or higher in procurement management, supply chain management, logistics, engineering or a related field, professional membership such as CIPS, and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
The Procurement Officer requires at least seven years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in procurement for internationally funded agricultural development projects.
The Procurement Assistant requires a bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, engineering, business management, finance or a related field, alongside relevant professional experience.
Other Federal Ministry of Agriculture Vacancies
Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist
This position will document programme results, lessons and good practices while supporting communication campaigns, stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.
Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, agriculture, information technology or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.
Rural Institutions Development Specialist
The Rural Institutions Development Specialist will support farmers’ organisations, MSMEs and other rural institutions through institutional strengthening, capacity building and participatory development.
Candidates need a master’s degree or higher in rural sociology, agricultural economics or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
National Administrative and Human Resource Officer
The National Administrative and Human Resource Officer will coordinate administrative and personnel-management activities for the VCN Project.
Applicants require a master’s degree in business administration, project management, human resource management or a related humanities discipline.
At least seven years of relevant post-qualification experience is required, including experience supporting internationally funded development projects.
Who Can Apply for Federal Ministry of Agriculture Jobs?
Eligibility depends on the position being applied for.
Generally, candidates should have the required academic qualification, professional experience and relevant technical or professional background stated for their chosen role.
Because several of the vacancies are senior positions, applicants should pay particular attention to the required years of experience and previous involvement in internationally funded development projects.
How to Apply for Federal Ministry of Agriculture Recruitment 2026
Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in 10 copies, consisting of one original and nine photocopies.
Each application should include:
- An updated CV
- An application or cover letter tailored to the position
- Relevant academic and professional information
The envelope should be clearly marked:
“EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT UNDER THE FGN/IFAD/AFD-VCN PROJECT.”
Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
c/o Director, Federal Department of Development Partners Projects
Fadama House, No. 1, Eldoret Close,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture Recruitment 2026 Deadline
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture recruitment deadline is September 6, 2026.
Interested applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that they meet the specific educational and professional requirements for the position they are applying for.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has opened recruitment for 18 positions under the FGN/IFAD/AFD Value Chain Development Project.
The recruitment includes positions in programme management, agriculture, monitoring and evaluation, infrastructure, nutrition, ICT, gender and social inclusion, climate change, finance, accounting, auditing, procurement, communication, rural development and administration.
Requirements for Federal Ministry of Agriculture jobs?
Requirements vary by position. Several senior roles require a master’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, while some positions require seven years or other specified qualifications and experience.
The positions under this recruitment are based in Abuja, Nigeria.
The application deadline is September 6, 2026.
How to Apply for Jobs at Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Applicants are required to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) in 10 copies — one original and nine photocopies. Each application should include:
- Updated CV
- Application letter/cover letter tailored to the position
- The envelope should be clearly marked: “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT UNDER THE FGN/IFAD/AFD-VCN PROJECT.”
Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
c/o Director, Federal Department of Development Partners Projects
Fadama House, No. 1, Eldoret Close, Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja
