Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Coordination:
*Oversee the execution of technology demonstration initiatives that connect technical training with real-world applications.
*Facilitate the implementation of industry-driven technology demonstration and showcase initiatives with private sectors in Southern/Northern Nigeria.
*Ensure effective resource allocation, compliance, and reporting in alignment with project objectives and funding requirements.
*Support the planning and execution of NAMIS 2025, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and institutional partners.
*Support the demonstration of co-creation and alignment approaches to showcase the impact of collaboration between research institutions and industry.
*Work with stakeholders to ensure activities contribute to system-level impact, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development:
*Build and manage partnerships between CONESAM and relevant Federal Government MDAs to promote NAMIS 2025.
*Strengthen cross-stakeholder engagement to improve research quality and foster technology uptake through co-creation and alignment.
*Lead strategic engagements with research institutions, private sector partners, and industry stakeholders to secure buy-in and support.
*Establish and manage industry partnerships for policy development and technology transfer in agricultural mechanization.
Performance Monitoring, Learning & Reporting:
*Ensure all project milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met, adhering to agreed-upon work plans and budgets.
*Develop monitoring frameworks to assess the effectiveness of partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and technology adoption.
*Track and document the progress of co-creation and alignment projects to ensure impact-driven implementation.
*Develop and submit periodic progress reports, including success stories, case studies, and best practices.
*Support the publication of policy briefs, reviews, journal papers, and case studies to inform decision-making and policy advocacy.
Capacity Building & Sustainability Planning:
*Facilitate knowledge transfer and training initiatives to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in research commercialization and technology adoption.
*Support the development of a framework for sustainable collaboration between research institutes, government agencies, and private sector actors.
*Assist in defining long-term strategies for scaling up mechanization innovations and strengthening local manufacturing capacity.
*Encourage continuous learning and adaptive planning to enhance the sustainability of agricultural mechanization initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Networking and Partnerships:
*Number of technology partnership agreements signed between CONESAM and private sector actors.
*Number of engagements with Federal MDAs to secure policy alignment and support for NAMIS 2025.
*Convening of NAMIS 2025 with active participation from stakeholders in Southern/Northern Nigeria.
Research Development and Impact:
Development and approval of frameworks for co-creation and alignment in agricultural mechanization research.
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