{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.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Project Facilitator – to support the implementation of the Household Economic Security for poor women smallholder farmers Project (HESP) funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The HESP project aims to improve the economic security of women smallholder farmers and their households in Northern Ghana by increasing their productivity and access to inputs and markets.

Job Summary:
The project facilitator for the Household Economic Security for poor women project (HESP) will facilitate the implementation of project activities in the Garu Tempane District. His/Her primary responsibility will be to facilitate the implementation of value chain development activities for Soybean and Groundnuts making use of tested CARE models such as Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA), Community Based Extension Agents (CBEAs), Community Based Land Administration systems   and other appropriate models aimed at providing economic opportunity for women in the soy and groundnut value chain. S/he will support in the implementation of work plans developed with communities and stakeholders and ensure the field implementation of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Mobilise communities for the implementation of the Project using Farmer field Business Schools (FFBS) as a major platform for capacity building.
•   Organize community meetings to sensitize communities on the project.
•   Support in assessing and selecting VSLAs to participate in HESP activities.
•   Conduct trainings on Good Agric practices (GAP) for soybean and groundnuts for members of producer groups.
•   Facilitate capacity building programmes for various groups the project is working with i.e producer groups, marketing committees, male gender champions etc.
•   Mobilise community leaders and existing institutions such as Traditional Authorities (TA) to provide the requisite support for implementation of project activities.
•   Ensure production and dissemination of relevant, quality and user friendly information from the project.
•   Ensure that gender, nutrition and marketing issues are integrated into FFBS activities.
•   Strengthen relationship and linkages between key stakeholders in the Soybean and Groundnut Value Chains.
•   Support Project Officer in strengthening relations between value chain stakeholders in the pilot areas and in creating safe space for dialogue between stakeholders such as producers, aggregators, input dealer, marketers, tillage service providers, extension service providers.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a first degree in a relevant discipline such as Agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, agric extension and training with an understanding and experience in the other
•   At least three years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of three years field practical experience in working with rural communities, including women groups.
•   Experience of working with partners is key to this position
•   Proven and demonstrable facilitation skills, negotiation skills and networking skills
•   Excellent professionalism, relationship building and communication skills
•   Good spoken English and excellent English writing skills and knowledge of local languages in the GaruTempane  district.
•   Basic computing skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook; and, advanced internet searching skills.

Location: Tamale

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

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

Closing Date: 27 February, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.

CRS has operated in Ghana for over 50 years (since 1958), delivering essential support and help to the needy in agriculture, water and sanitation, education, emergency response, health, HIV & AIDS, microfinance, and peace building. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement programs.

CRS Ghana programming in agriculture and rural livelihoods currently focuses on increasing household and community resiliency as well as equitable access to markets.

•   Job title:  Agriculture Field Agent (2)
•   Location:  Ejura Sekeyerdumase district in Ashanti Region (1), Atebubu District in Brong Ahafo Region (1)
•   Reports to:  Agriculture Program Manager

CRS Ghana has recently received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to implement the Community Action in Improving Farmer-Saved Seed Yam (CAY) Project in partnership with the Crops Research Institute (CRI). CAY aims to improve the quality of smallholder farmer saved seed yam and its productivity at the community level through positive selection, integrated crop management practices to control viruses and nematodes and capacity building for increased food security and poverty reduction in Ghana and Nigeria. In Ghana, the pilot will target communities in Ejura Sekyeredumase and Atebubu districts.

Job Summary

CRS Ghana is seeking two (2) Agriculture Field Agents to implement day-to-day field level activities of the CAY project. One will be based in Ejura Sekyeredumase district in the Ashanti Region and one will be based in Atebubu district in Brong Ahafo Region, with outreach to surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

•   Organization and sensitization of farmer-based organizations (FBOs).
•   Participation in the selection of pilot communities.
•   Carrying out a diagnostic survey using participatory learning and action (PLA) tools.
•   Training FBOs on methods and best practices to improve seed yam production.
•   Overseeing installation of community-level demonstration plots of seed yam production.
•   Facilitating knowledge-sharing platforms and meetings for farmers.
•   Regular monitoring of field-level activities, including identifying best practices for sharing, as well as lessons learned and proposing corrective actions.
•   Ensure high-quality implementation at all times that move activities toward meeting project objectives.
•   Ensure coordination of gender-mainstreaming with partners
•   Producing periodic reports on field-level activities, including reports on trainings, demonstration plots, social dynamics, behavior change in yam production practices, and gender issues and roles in yam production practices.
•   Data collection from field activities (trainings, demonstration plots, etc.).
•   Evaluation of CAY interventions at the community level.
•   Document best practices, lessons learned, and innovations from project implementation.
•   Produce success stories and human interest stories on project impact.
•   Develop/strengthen district-level linkages with related projects.
•   Support coordination of and participate in field visits from CAY partner staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, or other related field.
•   Minimum three years’ experience in agricultural or community development work at the field level.
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian agricultural landscape and key actors.
•   Previous experience working in seed yam production and/or yam value chains highly desired.
•   Knowledge in setting up and managing on-farm demonstration/trial plots.
•   Previous experience working on an NGO agriculture project at the field or community level.
•   Experience working with smallholder farmers and farmer-based organizations (FBOs).
•   Demonstrated personal accountability, integrity and drive to serve others.
•   Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming.
•   Proven experience in building and maintaining strong linkages between partner agencies, including government and research institutions.
•   Demonstrated strong writing ability.
•   Excellent English language communications skills required – both oral and written.
•   Proficiency in Twi and other local language of target districts.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•   Ability and willingness to ride a motorbike and possession of a valid riding license.

Agency-Wide Competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

•   Serves with integrity
•   Models stewardship
•   Cultivates constructive relationships
•   Promotes learning

Key working relationships:

Internal

•   Agriculture Senior Project Officer
•   Agriculture Program Manager
•   Head of Programs

External:

•   The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)
•   CRI and other CAY consortium members
•   Local and international field based NGOs and other agriculture stakeholders

Location: Ejura Sekeyerdumase district in Ashanti Region (1), Atebubu District in Brong Ahafo Region (1)

How To Apply For The Job

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Application must be saved with this format:-  Application.CV. (Name). Agriculture Field Agent

Closing Date: 22 February, 2015

{International Cocoa Initiative (ICI),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Established in 2002, the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is a unique partnership between civil society and the chocolate industry, working together to improve the lives of children and to reduce child labour in cocoa-growing communities, as an integral part of cocoa sustainability efforts.

The ICI Secretariat is based in Geneva, with National offices in Côte d’Ivoire (Abidjan) and Ghana (Accra).

For more information about ICI, please visit www.cocoainitiative.org

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) (www.cocoainitiative.org) seeks a Livelihoods Associate to support its operations in Ghana.

Under the management of the ICI National Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Livelihoods Associate will be responsible initiating, executing, monitoring, collecting data and reporting on interventions related to the Income Generation Activities / Livelihood activities and child protection in accordance with ICI’s programme objectives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

•   Assist the Programme Coordinator with the planning and implementation of Income generating activities (IGA) and Livelihood interventions in the communities.
•   Liaise with ICI’s implementing partner and Direct Implementation staff in work related to IGA.
•   Monitor IGA activities in the communities including collection of regular data on progress of the activities.
•   Create marketing linkages between IGA beneficiaries and prospective buyers Prepare activity reports, success stories, documenting best practices and other necessary materials from implementation of activities in the communities and facilitate their dissemination to the relevant partners and beneficiaries
•   Make recommendations for improvement of IGA in the communities, including within ICI’s other projects
•   Collaborate with the community and district-based stakeholders including Municipal Assembly for successful implementation of the project activities
•   Exercise oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of resources allocated to IGA.
•   Prepare financial reports from project activities;
•   Other assigned duties

Applicant must have

•   Excellent knowledge of implementing income generation activities at the community level.
•   Knowledge of the concepts of child protection and child labour including its causes, dimensions and effects;
•   Knowledge of international and national laws and policies on child labour;
•   A strong knowledge of the cocoa sector;
•   Knowledge of data collection and analysis;
•   Skills and proven experience in programme development and monitoring, report preparation and knowledge documentation;
•   Experience of partnership development;
•   Experience in working at community level;
•   Experience in preparing and facilitating training;
•   Very strong written and verbal communications skills in English;
•   Have good people management skills;
•   Be able to initiate action at short notice, produce high quality results and able to work independently, as well as be a good team player;
•   Be competent in Office Suites (Word, Excel, Power Point, conversant with using the internet).

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must have:

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics, Development Planning Business Administration, or Social Sciences or equivalent.
•   At least 4 years working experience in the development or social sector.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

•   The position is foreseen to be based in Accra (subject to change in the future) and will involve extensive travel to ICI operational areas throughout Ghana.

LANGUAGES:  Fluency in written and spoken English, and a Ghanaian language preferably Twi.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should send their CV and Cover letter to

m.blewuada@cocoainitiative.org  

•   Please send documents with the titles “<your name> cover letter” and “<your name> CV”.
•   Please put “IGA Associate” in the email subject line.
•   Closing date for receipt of applications is February 28th 2015.

Closing Date: 28 February, 2015

{Excel Bit Com Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Excel Bit Com Ltd is scale up into large scale commercial production of  Rice, Soy and Maize Value-Chain Crops and requires the services of  five Business Development Officers to develop and manage 300 acres Nucleus Farms and 500 Smallholder farmers producing Rice Soy and Maize per officer.

Job Responsibilities:

You will be required to support the Business Development Manager to ensure that effective Policies, Strategies, Service and marketing Plans, Risk Management information management are developed on the three Value-Chain Crops (Maize, Soy and Rice).

Your role will include but not limited to:

•   To develop 500 enterprises of smallholder farmers into FBOs at the community level,
•   Application of Best practice modern technology for production and post harvest management
•   Special Projects development and direct implementation and management of smallholder farmers and ensure results.
•   Lead in the implementation of the company program and strategies in developing Nucleus Farms for Three Value Chain Crops
•   Recruit and train a minimum of 500 farmers FBOs to produce maize, soybean and rice
•   Ensure total recovery of credit to farmers within the operational area and ensure high level of confidentiality and respect for farmers.
•   Train, assist and ensure that farmers process high quality grains to company specification
•   Train and support farmers to apply best agronomy practices to improve yields in productions and harvesting
•   Lead in the purchases of grains from farmers within your operational area while ensuring storage and quality of the products.
 
Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must hold a BSc. in Agronomy or Agric Economics
•   Must be prepared to work long hours and in rural areas.
•   Must have five years working experience in crop production and Smallholder farmer groups management
•   Must Possess a Valid Driver License
•   Must be a Team Player

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should Apply with their CVs to:-

excelbitcom@live.com

Closing Date: 15 February, 2015

{Excel Bit Com Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Excel Bit Com Ltd is scale up into large scale commercial production of  Rice, Soy and Maize Value-Chain Crops and requires the services of an Operational Manager to lead in the production and marketing of these crops. Develop effective Policies, Strategies, Service and marketing Plans, Risk Management information management that are critical and produces results.

Job Summary

•   The Business Development Manager responsible for the supervision and management of the entire project. Develop production and Marketing Policies and Strategies.
•   Develop strategic operational and marketing Plans,
•   Risk Management and information management
•   Ensure efficient and effective utilization of company resources.
•   Provide Training and Technical Backup to Business Development Offices and Extension staff
•   Lead in establishing demo fields that will stimulate yield improvement for both the Nucleus Farms and Smallholder farmers.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must hold an MBA or MSc.
•   Must be prepared to work long hours and in rural areas.
•   Must have five years working experience in crop production and Smallholder farmer groups management with at lease two year in management position
•   Must Possess a Valid Driver License
•   Must be a Team Player

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should Apply with their CVs to:-

excelbitcom@live.com

Closing Date: 15 February, 2015

{Associates for Change (AFC),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Associates for Change (AFC) is a research and consulting firm specialised in development, gender equity, education and social sector analysis. (please see www.associatesforchange.org).  AFC is inviting applications from qualified persons for the position of a Senior Researcher.

Job Summary

AFC Consultants International is looking for three senior specialists for upcoming long-term assignments related to agricultural value chain development in Ghana.
Specialists must have a consolidated, senior level experience in the promotion of either:

•   the rice value chain or
•   the maize value chain or
•   the pineapple value chain.

Qualification Required & Experience

Desired profile:

•   University degree (BSc or MSc) in relevant field of study
•   Minimum 7 years working experience in knowledge management, innovation development, training & extension and advocacy in one of the above value chains
•   Consolidated working experience at all levels of the respective value chain
•   Consolidated working experience in the field of smallholder farm enterprises and agribusinesses
•   Consolidated experience in the involvement of private and public sector organisations
•   Experience in the promotion of financial services for value chain actors is considered an asset

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV (maximum 6 pages) to:

Matthias.Webendorfer@afci.de

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

Women are especially encouraged to apply

{HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Job Purpose:
The Agronomist shall be responsible for maintaining accurate, updated records of raw materials availability and enforcing raw material specification towards growers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Maintain up to date forecast of raw material availability
•   Short term availability (daily)
•   Medium term availability (weekly)
•   Long term availability (6months)
•   Assist in coordinating raw material supply to the factory based on the production schedule of the factory
•   Communication and coordination of harvesting time
•   Monitoring of raw material quality from field to factory
•   Coordination of collection centres and logistics
•   Assist in maintaining and developing   the quality of the raw materials based on specifications
•   Assist in monitoring certification of the suppliers (Global GAP, Organic, Fairtrade)
•   Maintain relations with growers and  support and advice growers
•   Liaising with the Production department to ensure correct quantities of raw materials are issued.
•   Manage the inventory of raw materials received, stored, sorted and issued.
•   Lead the sourcing officers in carrying out quality checks in the field and collection points.
•   And any other duty as assigned from time to time.

C/ Scope
All Raw Materials Intake

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND or first degree in Agric or related field from a recognized institution.
•   Minimum of two years working experience.
•   Applicant should not be above 35yrs

Skills

•   Good Planning skill.
•   Good Leadership skill.
•   Proven track record in stock control or purchasing, supply.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
•   Ability to meet and exceed targets.
•   Strong interpersonal skills; a team player and independent worker.
•   Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
•   Pays attention to detail.

Location: Adeiso

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV and cover letter to:-

fd.hr@hpwag.ch

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

{African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

The African Fertiliser and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) is a collaborative effort between the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), the African Development Bank (AFDB) and the Agricultural Market Development Trust- Africa (AGMARK).

These partners are working together to promote the development of sustainable Fertiliser markets in Africa. AKAP works to increase Private Sector Participation and Investment in ongoing initiatives to: (i) Make Fertiliser accessible and affordable for African smallholder farmers; (ii) Bolster capacity and incentive for fertiliser use; (iii) Foster responsible fertiliser use to increase crop yields and decrease food insecurity.

The Country Manager is a senior position and will actively provide strategic input, direction and management to AFAP leadership and partners on relevant. Fertiliser industry development issues.

•   Based: Accra, Ghana
•   Report to: Director of Programmes, Headquartered in South Africa
•   Duration: One year, renewable

Job Responsibilities

•   Establish and grow AFAP’s relationship with Government, non-profit and private sector partners
•   Leverage these relationships to gain a thorough understanding of tne key challenges facing implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programmes (CAADP) and making progress toward Abuia Declaration on Fertiliser goals
•   Identify programmes and services that aid government leaders in addressing these challenges with an emphasis on education, training and commercializing state-subsidy programmes
•   Grow the relationship and bridge the gap between private and public entities in targeted country to optimize fertiliser development
•   Manage the above relationship through Agribusiness Partnership Contracts (APC’s) with the aim of helping target countries establish efficient sustainable fertiliser delivery systems
•   Work closely with the Africa Programmes Director and Senior Industry Specialist to set and execute AFAP priorities, particularly as they relate to CAADP and Abuja Declaration on Fertiliser objectives
•   Deliver AFAP objectives relating to APC client support and fertiliser industry development. This wilt include but not be limited to
•   Fertiliser market assessments
•   Build networks of private sector participants who can help deliver
•   fertiliser growth objectives in targeted countries.
•   Providing assistance and mentoring to APC clients
•   Support private, public and public/private partnerships in the fertiliser sector to deliver sustainable delivery systems in target countries.
•   Ensure identified tasks are resourced in line with approved budgets.
•   Co-ordinate in-country partner sub-grant agreements.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Graduate and preferably Post Graduate experience in a relevant field
•   A minimum of 10 years’ experience, with 5 years in agriculture/agribusiness development
•   Significant demonstrated experience in Strategic Planning and Business Development
•   A sound knowledge of the fertiliser industry and actors in Africa. Preference will be given to applicants who have private sector fertiliser industry experience
•   A demonstrated capacity to work in a small team, motivate cross functionally and manage team members
•   Ability to build networks

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send cover letter/application letter and current CV with references to:

jobgh@afap-partnership.org

Closing Date: 21 January, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted