{CARE International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Description

CARE International in Ghana is inviting applications from qualified persons to fill the positions of a Project Manager for Cocoa Life Project. The Cocoa Life (CL) Programme, formerly called Cadbury Cocoa Partnership (CCP) Programme in Ghana is a 10 year comprehensive, integrated community development initiative (2008 – 2022) of Mondel?z International, (formerly KRAFT Foods and Cadbury). The CL seeks to create empowered, thriving cocoa communities as an essential foundation for sustainable cocoa supply.  Currently the scope of the program stretches to communities in Ghana, Côte-d’Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Brazil and Dominican Republic. CARE is one of three Implementing Partners along with World Vision Ghana and VSO implementing the CL in different locations in Ghana. CARE as an implementing partner in Ghana is operating in two districts, Amansie West district in the Ashanti Region and the Asunafo North Municipality in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana.

Job Summary:
The Project Manager has responsibility for managing CARE’s component of Cocoa Life in Ghana. S/He will provide technical and managerial support to the Project team (Project Officers, Facilitators and Field Agents) and partners in ensuring smooth implementation of the project to achieve project objectives. S/He has responsibility for maintaining effective working relationships with the Programme Coordinating Unit and other IPs with the support of the Sub Office Coordinator, CIUK Private Sector Team and the field officers. S/He will represent CARE at programme meetings. He will facilitate learning across participating districts. S/He has overall responsibility for ensuring the implementation of the M&E system of the programme. S/He will facilitate learning and sharing of experiences with relevant institutions within and outside Ghana including support for the design/planning and implementation of Mondel?z’s Cocoa Life Programme in Cote D’Ivoire. The position is based in Kumasi.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Build team and individual staff capacity to work together with partners towards achieving required results.
•   Make regular field visits to staff to provide motivation, technical assistance and coaching
•   Design, develop and implement project strategies and work plans, ensuring they are in line with the CL program objectives, strategies and principles, and CARE’s mission and vision.
•   Design and implement project approaches and methodologies aiming towards community empowerment, partner capacity building, partnerships and policy influence as well as lesson learning.
•   Design and lead regular planning, monitoring and reporting to the CL Coordinating Unit through CARE International UK.
•   Implement, monitor and evaluate activities in collaboration with partners and other stakeholders, so as to ensure the efficient and effective achievement of programme objectives
•   Ensure synergy and coherence of the project within CARE Ghana programming, especially other cocoa value chain and livelihood projects.
•   Ensure production and dissemination of relevant, quality and user friendly information from the project.
•   Prepare, with support from the Finance Team/Grants Manager, project implementation and financial reports according to the Individual Project Implementation Agreement (IPIA) with CARE International UK and other donor requirements.
•   Maintain documentation of project process, progress and results and provide information and reports appropriately as required
•   Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources using established budget management tools and systems.
•   Build a strong relationship with the Donor in country (PCU).
•   Leading on capturing the learnings from the project and engaging strategically with other countries like Cote d’Ivoire and Indonesia who are part of the Cocoa Life programme.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of university degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Development Planning, Social Science  or related field
•   Masters degree in any of the above will be an added advantage
•   At least five years experience in working with smallholder farmers, communities, Community Based Organisations  (CBOs) and traditional institutions, NGOs and public sector agencies
•   Experience in administration is an added advantage
•   Five years experience in project management position preferably in NGO setting; facilitating agricultural value chain interventions
•   Proven strong facilitation and capacity development skills and experience in participatory approaches. Ability to negotiate and work with partners and organisations at all levels from community to national level policy makers
•   Good understanding of socio-economic issues
•   Strategic and conceptual thinking ability
•   Good knowledge of agricultural value chain program design and implementation
•   Excellent communication skills and a team player
•   Good spoken English and excellent writing skills, plus ability to speak  Twi
•   Sound managerial skills
•   Multitasking
•   Ability to work under pressure and deliver
•   Writing, presentation and reporting skills
•   Computer skills including MS Word, MS excel and Power Point.
•   Ability to manage partnerships with local partners
•   Strong skills in the design and implementation of M & E systems
•   Ability to drive with valid driver’s license
•   People Management

Location: Kumasi and Brong Ahafo

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 23 March, 2015

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has established dialogue and governance platforms for engaging Government of Ghana, Development Partners, Civil Societies and the private sector to deliberate on strategic policy issues, share information to improve planning and implementation and ensure good sector governance- Existing platforms include: the Medium Term Sector Investment Program Steering Committee (MSC), Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (SAKSS), Joint Sector Review (JSR), Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) and Business meetings. MoFA is in charge of the secretariat and it is tasked with supporting the operation of these various platforms.  Research and Operations Assistant is needed in the secretariat.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The ROA will work under the Technic Coordinator and will carry out the following functions;

•   Provide research information and any other information/documents) requested by the members of the platforms.
•   Provide administrative and secretarial services to the platforms,
•   Provide logistical support in organizing meetingsof the platforms (background documents preparation, agenda preparation, venue arrangement, facilitators     engagement, invitations issuing, minutes preparation, action plan preparation, meeting briefs preparation).
•   Prepare an annual calendar of activities for the meetings and provide regular
•   updates on extent of implementation of the platforms’ workplans and activities.
•   Maintain the SAKSS website in conjunction with the MOFA ICT department and prepare critical information to be posted on MOFA’s website regarding the platforms.
•   Provide support for the implementation of the workplans of the pjatforrm.
•   Contribute to ensuring continual flow oi information within and between the platforms and to stakeholders m general.

Duration of contract: One year with possibility of extension

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics/policy, other related agric- sciences or the social sciences.
•   Five (5) years working experience in similar or related fields,
•   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and the Internet.
•   Experience serving in associations or networks of people would be an advantage.
•   Ability to use SPSS, STATA or other econometric/modelling package would be an advantage.
•   Experience as an administrative/research assistant would be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send detailed  resumes and Certificates to:-

ebagyekum@yahoo.co.uk and copy o.jo2@cgiar.org indicating the position applied for at the top of the resume by

Closing Date: 20 March, 2015

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has established dialogue and governance platforms for engaging Government of Ghana, Development Partners, Civil Societies and the private sector to deliberate on strategic policy issues, share information to improve planning and implementation and ensure good sector governance- Existing platforms include: the Medium Term Sector Investment Program Steering Committee (MSC), Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (SAKSS), Joint Sector Review (JSR), Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) and Business meetings. MoFA is in charge of the secretariat and it is tasked with supporting the operation of these various platforms. A Technical Coordinator is needed in the secretariat.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The TC will work under the Secretariat and will assist the heads of the various platforms in supporting and fulfilling the following roles in service to the platforms:

•   Providing research information and any other information/documents) requested by the members of platforms.
•   Providing support for the implementabon of the workplans of the various Platforms.
•   Providing support for the meetings of the various platforms including background documents, action plan and meeting briefs preparation.
•   Ensuring continual flow of information within and between the members of platforms and to stakeholders in general.
•   Supporting coordination and collaboration in the work of the various platforms
•   Supporting the SAKSS coordinator in overall administration of the SAKSS and in ensuring that work plans and research program of the SAKSS are developed and efficiently implemented.
•   Continually engaging with the research community to deepen research-policy linkages and managing the SAKSS network .
•   Working with the MSC to source funds for the implementation of the SAKSS workplan.
•   Working with the MSC to advocate for the dissemination and use of the results of the Ghana-SAKSS.
•   Continually updating MOFA senior management and other stakeholders on the research and operational problems identified in meetings of the various platforms.
•   Creatively strengthening the demand and supply of research for decision making in the agriculture sector.
•   Prepare, submit and present bi-annual reports on the operations and the activities of the Secretariat.

Duration of contract: One year with possibility of extension

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Masters degree (obtained via research) in agricultural economics/policy other related agric-sciences or the social sciences
•   Five (5) years working experince in similar or related fields
•   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and the internet
•   Knowledge of the agriculture policy process in Ghana, including METASIP/SAKSS mechanisms, would be an advantage.    ‘
•   Experience in leading associations or networks of people would be an advantage.
•   Experience in initiating, completing and disseminating research results would be an advantage.
•   Ability to use SPSS, STATA or other econometric/modelling package would be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send detailed resumes and Certificates to:-

ebagyekum@yahoo.co.uk and copy o.jo2@cgiar.org indicating the position applied for at the top of the resume by

Closing Date: 20 March, 2015

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Government of Ghana has received funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the implementation of the Northern Rural Growth Programme. The programme is highly demand-driven and private sector-led and adopts a value chain approach for developing agricultural growth in Northern Ghana. Nearly 45,000 households will directly benefit from a comprehensive intervention including strengthening of producer organisation, infrastructure improvements, improved access to irrigation and agricultural funding.

Job Summary

•   The programme aims at developing agricultural value chains and increasing agricultural production. It will help vulnerable groups, including women and young people, create profitable commodity and food chains, while improving market linkages for these agricultural products with the domestic and export markets.
•   The programme covers the three northern regions (Upper East, Upper West and Northern region) and contiguous savannah districts of Brong Ahafo Region.

Position:

•   Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the above stated position in the 8-year Northern Rural Growth Programme of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The Programme has been implemented since 2009 and currently in its 7th year of implementation.
•   The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (M&ES) would be based at the PMU and be responsible for reviewing the existing system and operating the overall NRGP Monitoring and Evaluation System, He/she will report directly to the National Programme Co-ordinator.
•   In liaison with staff of other PMU and implementing agencies, the M&E specialist will generally ensure the effective monitoring of project processes, activities, outputs, outcomes/impacts through undertaking the following specific responsibilities among others.

Responsibilities:

•   Review and manage the NRGP MIS to ensure a proper flow of information to and from the operational level to PMU and especially the provision of timely and adequate information for decision taking by Programme Management;
•   Ensure that appropriate M&E procedures are prepared, established and implemented so as to provide sufficient basis for review of programming progress and for recommendation for changes in the emphasis which may be found to be necessary;
•   Review on regular basis the status of Programme implementation with a view of adopting corrective measures and bringing to the attention of the NPC any problems/issues arising thereof which may impede the implementation of the Programme;
•   Responsible for the process of preparing Annual and Quarterly Work Programme/Budgets for activities associated with Programme implementation stakeholders, private sector operators, DADUs and field units of Implementing Partners, and with the support and inputs from other technical specialists, for the consolidation and preparation of the final NRGP AWP&B;
•   Harmonize the Programme M&E with MOFA M&E framework considering the requirement of the Head office as well as the decentralized units
•   Prepare quarterly Monitoring Reports on all aspects of Programme implementation and progress including services in the areas of training, strengthening of producer organisations, marketing, financial services, technology promotion and policy consultation;
•   Undertake field surveys and give technical backstopping to Programme implemented;
•   In collaboration with the Gender Specialist, engendering NRGP activities by identifying and accounting for gender issues in planning, monitoring and evaluation;
•   Coordinate and consolidate periodical reports from the Facilitating Agencies on the implementation of their activities as well as Implementation Partners/ Technical and Service Providers;
•   Responsible for the timely preparation of the NRGP Annual Report which will contain evaluation of Programme progress in relation to the Programme objectives.   She/he will have similar responsibility in regard to Programme Completion Report;
•   Responsible for Programme Annual Review Workshop and other such relevant activities aimed at assessing Programme progress; and
•   Carry out any other activities that are assigned by the National Programme Co-ordinator.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least M.Sc. in Social Science or Agricultural Economics or related discipline;
•   At least 5 years working experience in donor-funded Programme related M&E
•   Experience in design of M&E system for donor-funded Programme will be an advantage;
•   Must be familiar with IFAD’s Framework for a Results and Impact Management System (RIMS) for IFAD-sponsored Country Programme and AfDB’s project logical framework;
•   Computer Literate especially in software of Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel, MS Access and MS Project;
•   Ability to develop, install and manage databases
•   Excellent writing and presentation skills; and
•   Willingness to work extra hours.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana
Email: chiefdir@mofa.gov.gh

For further information please contact:

THE PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
NORTHERN RURAL GROWTH PROGRAMME
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
P. O. BOX TL 1237, TAMALE,

Mobile: 02431-30060 (for enquiries only)

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Government of Ghana has received funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the implementation of the Northern Rural Growth Programme. The programme is highly demand-driven and private sector-led and adopts a value chain approach for developing agricultural growth in Northern Ghana. Nearly 45,000 households will directly benefit from a comprehensive intervention including strengthening of producer organisation, infrastructure improvements, improved access to irrigation and agricultural funding.

The programme aims at developing agricultural value chains and increasing agricultural production. It will help vulnerable groups, including women and young people, create profitable commodity and food chains, while improving market linkages for these agricultural products with the domestic and export markets.
The programme covers the three northern regions (Upper East, Upper West and Northern region) and contiguous savannah districts of Brong Ahafo Region.

Position:
•   Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the above stated position in the 8-year Northern Rural growth Programme of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture which has been in its 7th year of implementation.
•   The National Programme Coordinator would lead the implementation of the Programme and be fully responsible for its day-to-day management. He/she will report directly to the Chairman of the National Programme Steering committee.

Specific responsibilities of the National Programme Coordinator will include but not limited to the following:

•   Coordinate and supervise all activities of the PMU, and liaise with IFAD and AfDB;
•   Meet with the National Programme Steering Committee (NSC) twice per year to receive guidance on Programme implementation policy. Liaise,when appropriate, with MoFA and other Implementing Partners (IPs) and IFAD on matters of policy and Programme administration;
•   Coordinate the activities of Implementing Partners, and in particular MoFA/DADUs, NGOs and Technical Services Providers (TSPs) to ensure effective delivery of Programme services. Promote collaboration with other partners, including the private sector, in the area of value chain development;
•   In coordination with MoFA, appoint staff to fill in the positions in the PMU.   Appraise PMU technical staff on regular basis on job performance and otherwise, in consultation with MoFA, IFAD and 1C into appropriate actions thereof;
•   Take full responsibility for procurement of goods and services in programme implementation. Approve contracts for all transactions undertaken by the Programme;
•   Prepare Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB) for the upcoming year for approval by the National Steering Committee and on the basis of the AWPB, programme operational units and authorize the subsequent releases of funds. •   Ensure timely and appropriate reporting on progress and problems of Programme implementation including Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports on NRGP activities,
•   Undertake any other responsibility that will ensure smooth and effective implementation of Programme.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least MSc. in Agriculture, and in particular, Agric Economics, Agribusiness, Project Managementor related specialised discipline at advanced level.
•   At least 5 years experience in full-time working with donor-funded Programme entailing leadership qualities;
•   Proven team building, networking and communication qualities/abilities.
•   Good knowledge of Government systems and decentralised structures
•   Knowledge and experience with PPPs is essential
•   Experience with agricultural value chain development in Ghana is essential

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana
Email: chiefdir@mofa.gov.gh

For further information please contact:

THE PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
NORTHERN RURAL GROWTH PROGRAMME
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
P. O. BOX TL 1237, TAMALE,

Mobile: 0243-130060 (for enquiries only)

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015

{IFDC,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

IFDC (www.ifdc.org) is an International Public Non-Profit Organization striving to improve the livelihood of people in developing countries throughout the world. Its mission is to facilitate the sustainable improvement of agricultural productivity through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound plant nutrient technology and agricultural marketing.

Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer (FtF USAID ATT)

The Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (ATT Project) will address Ghana’s complex value chain issues, focusing on using technologies to improve the seed sector, and will identify sustainable solutions leading to increased competitiveness in the rice, soybean and maize value chains. The expected outcome is an increased availability and use of agricultural inputs and technologies to increase and sustain agricultural productivity in Northern Ghana. The project requires the services of Agronomists support for its operations and IFDC seeks to hire three full-time Agronomists to be stationed at Bolga, Tamale and Wa.

Job Summary

The Regional Agronomists will develop and disseminate intensified, sustainable production methods for smallholder farmers for priority commodities – rice, maize and soybean-as well as crops grown in association with these crops (usually as rotations and intercrops). Dissemination is primarily through interaction with government and non-government partners, including farmer organizations, agro-input dealers, NGOs, international research organizations, and government research and extension.

Specific duties

•   Assure demonstration plots are implemented within the guidelines of pre-established project protocols, and field days are organized and attended as directed by the project
•   Work with partners to assure accurate data collection (yields, gross margin analysis, farmer adoption levels, training attendance, etc.) is reported to the project
•   Participate in the development of, and supervise partners’ use of, simple, direct training materials, suited to both farmers and extension staff
•   Facilitate knowledge transfer of project-related information and agronomic practices directly to farmers and other service providers
•   Work with partners to assure a high level of farmer adoption of farming practices
•   Identify production constraints or bottlenecks and develop means to address them with guidance from the ISFM Advisor, the Regional Technical Advisors and the project’s home office in Tamale
•   Work with local partners, the ISFM Advisor and the Regional Technical Manager to identify possible grant opportunities for lead farmers/tractor operators with whom they work regularly

Supervision

Position reports to the ISFM Advisor in conjunction with coordination from each Regional Technical Managers

Duty Station

The three agronomists will be located each in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MSc. in Crop Science/Agronomy
•   Minimum 3 years’ experience with a recognized organization in agronomy or crop science, with extensive experience in farmer training
•   Specific knowledge of one commercial production of one or more of the following: paddy rice, maize and soybean
•   Familiarity with principles of fertilizer deep placement (FDP) and integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)
•   Farming-as-a-business experience
•   Ability to communicate effectively with value-chain actors at all levels involved in the project and to stimulate a genuinely participatory process towards increasing agricultural productivity
•   Ability to coordinate training programs, field days, and other events
•   Ability to work independently and to take initiative
•   Good communication and reporting skills in English
•   Computer skills: Microsoft Office, internet communications
•   Fluency in language(s) in region of operation
•   Demonstrated ability to work in a team; strong interpersonal skills
•   Willingness to travel extensively in region of operation

Location: Bolga, Tamale and Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested candidates are kindly requested to send electronically their applications in the form of a letter of a one page letter and current CV describing their experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by email.

Emails should be sent to:- msallah@ifdc.org and asulemana@ifdc.org

Closing Date: 15 March, 2015

•   Applicants should indicate in the subject line of the email: Regional Agronomist.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   No telephone queries will be responded to.

{Cocoa Abrabopa Association (CAA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Job Purpose
To supervise the Field Supervisors, Technical Officers of CAA, Extension Services, coordination of farmers’ activities, credit recoveries and community relationship activities in the field. Imbibe management, leadership, planning, organisational and administrative skills in the Supervisors and the Technical Officers to ensure that they adhere to laid down field procedures and policies to have a positive reflection on their performance.

•   Reports to: Executive Secretary of the CAA
•   Responsible for:Assistant Extension Manager, Field Supervisors, and Technical Officers
•   Work closely with the Executive Secretary, Operations Manager a Certification Manager, Chief Accountant, HR/Administrative Manager

Responsibilities

•   Provide coordination and supervision to Assistant Extensions Manager, Supervisors and Technical Officers with regards to all their key responsibilities.
•   Design and facilitate dialogue and guide organisational development of the extension & field operational system in consultation with the Executive Secretary.
•   Coordinate the planning and the implementation of agricultural extension, field operational activities and technology transfer.
•   Monitor & evaluate the performance of the Assistant Extensions Manager, Supervisors, and Technical Officers in the field on the basis of their key responsibilities and in line with the PMS; ensure that strategies are put in place to improve their performance.
•   To put in place appropriate itineraries and systems for the supervisors and Technical officers and ensure that it works up to the intended purpose and result.
•   Imbibe management, leadership, planning, organisational and administrative skills in the Supervisors and Technical officers in the field.
•   Motivate, supervise, plan, and organise all the field officers to execute their duties accurately.
•   Develop appropriate strategies in consultation with the Executive Secretary to reduce farmer group drop –outs and ensure higher farmer group retention rate and continuous growth year to year.
•   Strengthen the collaboration between CAA and KCL in the implementation of the cocoa beans for recovery and CAPS contributions as well as purchases.
•   Responsible for field monitoring and charged with paying personal and frequent visits to all project areas to ascertain the progress of assigned duties; and all day – to – day operations of the CAA in the field.
•   Ensures close working relationships with the Operations Manager, Certification Manager, Monitoring&Evaluation Coordinator and other functional managers of the CAA.
•   Provide on the spot coaching and mentoring to the Supervisors and Technical Officers and ensure that they adhere to CAA laid down field procedures, systems and policies.
•   Prepares and provides weekly, monthly, quarterly and end-of- year reports to the Executive Secretary on all field operations & extension activities.
•   Develops wide networks with project stakeholders, third party entities with regards to CAA operations within the cocoa producing regions.
•   Undertake regular project appraisal on field activities in consultation with other Heads of department.
•   Relationship management among all the field staff; and between KCL & CAA
•   Ensure that CAA strategic objectives and targets are fully accomplished by providing leadership and planning & mentor all your subordinates to ensure high level of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.
•   Assist Supervisors and Technical officers to be able to report accurately as well as do all the necessary documentation required of them and provide feedback accordingly.
•   Performs any other duties assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Competencies

•   Ability to think strategically, plan, coach, mentor, implement and deliver field extension outcomes to CAA
•   Excellent planning and organisational skills
•   Ability to manage people and execute projects within agreed timelines.
•   Ability to work to meet deadlines and long hours without compromising on values and standards of the CAA
•   Should exhibit good leadership skills to lead the strategic extensions initiatives of the CAA.
•   Excellent writing, reporting, oral communication, leadership and presentation skills
•   Should be extensively knowledgeable in modern Extensions &Agricultural practices, field work ethics, rural & community development.
•   Set clear targets, goals, working action plan and management towards them
•   Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and relate well with all levels of staff across multi- cultural settings.
•   Ability to manage different work teams on diverse projects
•   Ability to imbibe management,leadership,planning,organisational and administrative skills in the Supervisors and Technical Officers
•   Should have excellent communications skills as well as the flair, ability, presence and personality to constructively engage the Supervisors and the Technical Officers to achieve CAA extension set targets.
•   Must have a valid driving licence.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including word, excel and outlook

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University Degree in Physical Planning & Management, Project & Strategic Management, Business Management& Administration, Operations & Supply Chain Management,  Organisational & Managing People with
•   At least six years (6)years post qualification experience, preferably in a similar environment.

Location: Dunkwa-on-Offin

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons or applicants should kindly submit their cv to email address:

abrabopa@abrabopa.com

Closing Date: 26 March, 2015

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Background
The Government of the Republic of Ghana has applied for funds from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement the Ghana Agricultural Sector investment Programme (GASIP). The Programme provides a framework for a long-term financing engagement for private sector-led, pro-poor agricultural value chain development in Ghana. The objective of the programme is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction in rural Ghana, ensuring that agribusinesses including smallholders increase their profitability and resilience to climate change. The programme is national in scope and governed by a demand  and market-driven approach that will provide a basis for scaling up investments in pro-poor agricultural value chain development led by the private sector. The strategic focus of GASIP will be on smallholder farmers, to make them more competitive by increasing their capacity to respond to market demand in terms of quality, price, time and volume thus contributing to METASIP objectives. At least 62,860 clients or direct beneficiaries will be targeted towards the end of project year 3 (PY3) and 86,400 clients by PY6, of which at least 50% will be women, 20% youth (15-24 years) and 30% young adults (25-34 years).

Job Description

Components of Programme
The Programme has three components;

Component 1: Value Chain Development – is central to ensuring strong business linkages among actors in the entire value chains of commodities to ensure they meet market or consumer and industry demands. It has three sub-components: Agribusiness linkage development; rural financial services and climate change resilience which needs to be mainstreamed in promoting value chains to reduce risks and enhance profitability and sustainable production systems.

Component 2: Rural Value Chain Infrastructure – aimed at providing the enabling infrastructure to catalyze value chain development. It has two sub-components: Productive Infrastructure and Facilities-aimed at encouraging investments in commercial infrastructure and facilities for the selected value chains and Enabling Public Infrastructure – aimed to finance enabling public infrastructure for the growth and viability of selected value chains.

Component 3: Knowledge Management, Policy Support and Coordination aimed at harnessing successful lessons for replication and providing an enabling environment for optimization of programme opportunities and benefits. The two sub-components are Knowledge Management, Harmonization and Policy Support- aims at creating an enabling environment for smallholders to participate in profitable and climate change resilient agricultural value chains and Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme.

The Programme which is planned for six years is expected to commence in January 2015 under the responsibility of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA). It builds on the achievements of some on-going and soon-to-complete projects such as Northern Rural Growth Programme (NRGP) and Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP). GASIP will have a National Programme Coordination Unit in Accra and three Zonal Programme Offices (ZPO) in Kumasi, Tamale and Dodowa. The ZPCO shall be composed of (i) Zonal Programme Coordinator, (ii) a M&E Officer, (lii) a Zonal Financial Controller and (iv) a Zonal Infrastructure Engineer.

To enhance implementation readiness and smooth startup of the GASIP, MOFA intends to recruit qualified persons to fill the following Positions at the Zonal level.

The Zonal Programme Coordinator (NPC) will coordinate activities and ensure GASIP implementation according to the conditions of the loan financing agreement, the Programme Design Report (PDR) and the Programme Implementation Manual (PIM). S/he needs to ensure effective and timely implementation of the programme, with special attention to providing overall inter-agency coordination and facilitation at the zonal level. (S)he will have the initial responsibility of coordinating pre-programme activities and have overall responsibility of the day to day activities of GASIP when it becomes effective. S/He will report directly to the National Programme Coordinator of GASIP of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA).

Duties and Responsibilities include Programme Coordination

•   Oversee the effective and efficient implementation of the programme at the zonal level
•   Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of the programme, guided by the PDR, PIM and the AWPB, proposing any necessary amendments to ensure smooth performance
•   Identify and engage Implementation Partners and relevant technical assistance.
•   Oversee the preparation of AWPBs of the Programme with the participation and inputs of all key stakeholders.
•   Ensure a participatory results based Monitoring and Evaluation.
•   Ensure that all contractual obligations are adhered to.
•   Regularly appraise staff and provide feedback and support to enable them perform their jobs.
•   Establish and maintain good working relationships with all programme participants and stakeholders – including MoFA and other Government agencies, development partners, private sector and NGOs at the zonal level.
•   Promote collaboration among Development Partners (DPs) and the private sector on value chain development at the zonal level
•   Ensure timely preparation and submission of mandatory reports e.g. M&E data and reports and their wide access and distribution.
•   Promote knowledge sharing and learning within the programme and with other partners.
•   Support external missions to foster joint learning process that improves programme implementation to achieve impact.
•   Undertake   any   other   responsibility   that   will   ensure   smooth   and   effective implementation of the Programme.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Project Management,Agricultural Economics or other relevant academic background (essential)
•   Other related professional courses
•   Proven expertise in rural value chain development (essential)
•   At least 10 years of relevant work experience in agricultural development issues including policy design and implementation of agricultural value chain programmes,
•   Experience working with the private sector (essential),
•   Experience in working for International  Financial  Institutions or donor-funded programmes or similar market-oriented rural development interventions (essential);
•   Knowledge of Government and IFAD or donor-funded policies and procedures on gender,   environment   and   general   programme   finance   and   administration management (essential);
•   Ability to develop and foster partnerships (essential);
•   Staff management experience including recruitment, appraisals and managing performance (essential).

Skills

•   Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Applications including MS Project;
•   Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others
•   Experienced in electronic data processing and analysis and data base development;
•   Strong analytical and market oriented skills

Location: Kumasi and Dodowa

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana

For further information please contact:

THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
GHANA AGRICULTURAL SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (GASIP)
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
PO BOX MB.37, ACCRA

Email: rayariga@yahoo.co.uk

Closing Date: 05 March, 2015

Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy contact

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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We are a non-bank financial institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana to provide financial services. As part of our expansion program and business strategy, we require the services of a smart, confident and performance oriented professional to be employed as Agricultural Loan Officer

Job Responsibilities:

•   Provide excellent customer service;
•   Client origination through active and frequent promotion in the field;
•   Receive and process applications for agricultural loans;
•   Appraise the creditworthiness of agricultural clients;
•   Meet loan disbursement targets that are set by management from time to time;
•   Be a diligent member of the branch credit committee;
•   Regularly monitor loans in the loan officer’s portfolio;
•   Maintain an excellent quality loan portfolio;
•   Establish and maintain contacts with local leaders, extension workers, LBCs and other players in agricultural sector;
•   Give feedback to management to further improve agricultural lending;
•   Willingness to spend most of the working time in the field with clients;
•   Willingness to acquire a driving permit for a motorcycle.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Agricultural Sciences;
•   Affiliation with the agricultural sector and the rural population;
•   Excellent mathematical skills;
•   Knowledge of crop cycles, animal husbandry standards;
•   Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package, especially MS-Excel.

Competencies

•   Must be trustworthy and a person of integrity.
•   Must be results oriented
•   Very good analytical and report writing skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please note that only those who meet the requirements of this position should apply and only short listed candidates would be contacted. Application letters with CV should can be sent by email to:

Email: 2vacancy2@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 March, 2015