Posts Tagged ‘Agriculture Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Senior Agronomist

Posted on: December 9th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MSc,8 years,07 Jan-2021};

Job Profile

• Extensive knowledge of general agriculture, the local cocoa industry, seed production and marketing
• Good sales skills
• Excellent planning and general management skills required
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office, email, spreadsheets, etc
• Good presentation skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Valid Driver’s License

Key Responsibilities

They involve but not limited to:

• Engaging effectively with all relevant agencies involved in agro-inputs and seed certification and licensing to ensure that new products are promptly licensed and/or certified
• Preparing and implement a comprehensive sales and marketing plan critical for products distribution
• Conducting product demonstrations
• Cultivating effective business relationships with various farmers, farmers unions/associations to promote good agricultural practices and increase sales with emphasis on cocoa and seeds
• Maintaining a direct interface with CRIG, SARI, CSIR and other agriculture stakeholders to keep updated on new technology and pest problems
• Being responsible for timely completion of field studies for new product development
• Being responsible for follow up of field trials, monitor those trials throughout the season, analyse and report on the results of those trials
• Being responsible for safety in handling and storage of Agro-input and seeds

Qualification Required & Experience

• MSc in Agronomy, Agriculture, Soil Science or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of agronomy work experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an agricultural sales role
• Demonstrated responsibility of sales role in Agro input
• In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles
• Knowledge of/ability to use laboratory testing equipment (for chemical, physical and biological tests)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may email their application to:

cocoajobs@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 January, 2021

Job Vacancy For Farm Technical Manager

Posted on: January 23rd, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Crystal Lake Fish LTD, Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,15 Feb-2020};

Technical Aquaculture Manager required for a fish farm.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree in Aquaculture with 5 years of relevant work experience
• Be prepared to stay on the farm

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Email your CVs and covering letters to:

jobs@crystal-lake-fish.com

Closing Date: 15 February, 2020

Job Vacancy For Manager, Agriculture Sector

Posted on: December 13th, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{KPMG Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,10 years,27 Dec-2019};

Our Client, a Public Service Institution invites applications from highly qualified and results oriented professionals for the following positions: Manager, Agriculture Sector

Job Summary

• The role holder will serve as technical advisor on all agriculture sector related matters and contribute to capacity building of specified entities in the sector, towards enhanced financial performance and governance by the entities.
• He/She will provide technical advice and support for the effective delivery of performance, monitoring and evaluation activities of agriculture sector specified entities in accordance with the established Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct annual reviews of the mandates, organisational structures and strategic plans of specified entities in line with prevailing policies / reforms, economic and statistical data in the sector, and make recommendations to the relevant stakeholders
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and policies to facilitate the review and assessment of the operational activities of the specified entities
• Lead the provision of advisory services to specified entities in relation to performance issues and establish guidance mechanisms to enhance their financial performance
• Engage specified entities to ensure compliance with standard Corporate Social Responsibility programs open to the specified entities and in line with applicable government polices
• Lead pre-negotiation and negotiation activities related to performance agreements and contracts with the Boards of specified entities and the Institution
• Lead engagements with the Board / key stakeholders of specified entities related to the evaluation of board performance
• Provide technical assistance / advice in the conduct of audits of performance reports from the specified entities
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of quarterly performance reports for submission to relevant stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural science, agronomy, natural resources management, food security, nutrition or related fields
• Relevant professional qualification from recognised institutions (e.g. The Institute of Agricultural Management, PMIAgrMor PFIAgrM)
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in Agriculture, Food industry in the private and public sector of which at least two (2) years should be at a managerial level
• Demonstrable experience with strategic planning, investment appraisal, budgeting and monitoring of agriculture sector activities and strengthening of institutional and organizational capacities in the agriculture sector is an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send your application with a detailed CV to:

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 27 December, 2019

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Garden & Grounds Supervisor

Posted on: November 4th, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{Safari Valley Resort,Adukrom – Eastern Region,Full-Time,GH,Diploma / HND / Degree,N/A,15 Nov-2019};

Safari Valley Resort seeks to employ Garden & Grounds Supervisor into its fold.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of a Degree, Diploma or HND in Agriculture or any related field

Attributes

• 858Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Physical fitness
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creative and innovative
• Agility

Again selected candidates would be accommodated on the premises where the resort is located to enable them give customised services to the Resort’s valued guests.

Location: Adukrom, Eastern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit applications, CVs plus two passport sized pictures to the email address below:

centerpoint.hr.gh@gmail.com

Kindly indicate the role you are applying for in the email subject.

Closing Date: 15 November, 2019

 

Job Vacancy For Environment Manager

Posted on: November 4th, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{Safari Valley Resort,Adukrom – Eastern Region,Full-Time,GH,Diploma,N/A,15 Nov-2019};

Safari Valley Resort seeks to employ Environment Manager into its fold.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture or any related field

Attributes

• Proven experience as an environment manager or any related role
• Problem-solving skills
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge about plants and gardening operations

Again selected candidates would be accommodated on the premises where the resort is located to enable them give customised services to the Resort’s valued guests.

Location: Adukrom, Eastern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit applications, CVs plus two passport sized pictures to the email address below:

centerpoint.hr.gh@gmail.com

Kindly indicate the role you are applying for in the email subject.

Closing Date: 15 November, 2019

Job Vacancy For Farm Operations Manager

Posted on: October 8th, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Dodi near Volta Lake,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,07 Nov-2019};

A reputable fish farm requires the services of a farm operations manager. The manager will be responsible for the running of the day- to -day activities of the farm.

A successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring productions are ready within timelines such as marketing and deliveries
• Drawing budgets to meet production in order to maintain farm progress
• Ensuring and supervising marketing processes of production
• Ensuring proper accountability of deliverable
• Presenting technical report.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A degree in aquaculture or related field

Salary: Attractive

Location: Dodi, close to the Volta Lake

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should email their CVs and Cover letters with the job title as the subject to:

jobs@jcs.com.gh

Closing Date: 07 November, 2019

Job Vacancy For Farm Manager / Agronomist

Posted on: June 14th, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,13 Jul-2019};

A Free Zone large-scale farming company is looking to recruit people for employment: Farm Manager / Agronomist

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Should have a necessary qualification

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit CV to:

jobsaccra1@gmail.com

Or WhatsApp at: 0557-753047

Closing Date: 13 July, 2019

Job Vacancy For Plant Electrician / Lab Bio Technician / Livestock Veterinarian

Posted on: May 3rd, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH, N/A,6 years,04 Jun-2019};

An Agriculture and food processing company is hiring for the following positions:

• Plant Electrician
• Lab Bio Technician
• Livestock Veterinarian

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience needed

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send in your CV to:

recruitmentnaturefarms@gmail.com

Closing Date: 04 June, 2019

Job Vacancy For Agric Extension Agents (AEAs)

Posted on: December 6th, 2018 by Ghana Jobs

{ADRA Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree / Diploma, 3 years,12 Dec-2018};

A reputable institution is seeking to recruit an Agric Extension Agents (AEAs).

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must have a Degree / Diploma or certificate in Agric (Cashew)
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Must have computer skills (Word/Excel)
• Must be able to ride a motorbike
• Must have a valid license

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications should be forwarded to:

ADRA Ghana,
Box GP 1435,
Accra

Closing Date: 12 December, 2018

Job Vacancy For Policy and Grants Support Coordinator

Posted on: September 25th, 2018 by Ghana Jobs

{ACDI/VOCA,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 year,05 Oct-2018};

We are currently seeking a Policy and Grants Support Coordinator to be based in Accra for Ghana Poultry Project (GPP).

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Build relationships and work with stakeholders in the value chain such as government agencies, poultry associations and other relevant stakeholders of the poultry value chain to define organisational priorities and develop effective advocacy platforms
• Strengthen poultry associations and other value chain actors to provide critical advocacy, promotional and technical advisory services to members
• Organise the producer groups and emphasize institutional performance, where individual organisations and agencies will clearly assess their complimentary roles in creating an investment environment that encourages competitive sector growth
• In conjunction with the Grant Specialist, will work with the grantees to outline and monitor series of performance – based activities that will be paid according to set milestone or based on the performance reports (financially and technically).
• Assist in facilitating the development of an organisation’s technical and managerial capacity to improve its profitability and increasingly receive operational and investment financing from the formal financial sector
• Assist in identifying and help mobilize short term technical assistance (STTA) (needs identification, SOW, requests) to requests) to address production and financial management/enterprise development needs, both sector-wide and for individual organisations and assists in the dissemination of results and recommendations to beneficiaries and partner groups
• Assist in the coordination of procurement of grants-related goods & services, work with project staff to ensure effective organisation and documentation of grants and monitor grantees during activities they implement during the grant implementation period
• Incorporates GPP gender mainstreaming and environmental management plans into daily operations
• coordinates program activities and promote ACDI/VOCA programs, facilitates successful coordination of activities, and ensures transparency

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, agriculture or social sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a multi-cultural environment, providing services to the private sector
• Excellent critical thinking skills and judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions. Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Advanced computer skills in a windows based environment including word, access, power point and excel
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions that require substantial interpretation of established policies and procedures, clear objectives and business/professional standards
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities and deadline pressures
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter and CV to:

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 05 October, 2016

• No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted
• Women and minorities encouraged to apply