Posts Tagged ‘Agriculture Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Project Assistant (Bilingual) – (Tamale)

Posted on: September 17th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

A reputable local NGO operating in the three Northern regions of Ghana is coordinating rice projects in five West African countries. In view of this, the NGO is seeking to recruit a bilingual Project Assistant to be stationed at its Tamale office.

He/she will assist Project Manager in the implementation of the Regional Project, particularly data management and reporting.

Specific tasks

•   Assist project manager in project implementation
•   Translate reports and correspondence from French to English and vice versa
•   Organize and manage regional data collated for upload on web-based portal
•   Enter/supervise data entry
•   Populate and update portal
•   Assist in organization of project meetings
•   Any other assignments as may be given by Project Manager or representative from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First Degree in Agriculture, Development studies or related areas with Certificate, Diploma or Degree in French.
•   At least two years working experience and ability to communicate fluently in French and English.
•   Knowledge in ICT

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should please forward their applications and CVs to:

jobsapplications@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 16 October, 2014

•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   Females are encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Project Officer, Labour Rights Project At ACE Consult Ltd (Kumasi)

Posted on: September 15th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{ACE Consult Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Project Officer wanted for immediate employment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a 1st degree in a relevant subject (social sciences, agriculture etc)
•   At least two years of project management experience
•   Experience of working directly with smallholder farmers
•   Experience of designing and conducting field surveys and analysing results
•   Experience of labour and/or labour rights protection issues (desirable)

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Send CVs and scanned copies of supporting documents to:-

ace_consult2006@yahoo.com

or mail CVs and copies of supporting documents by EMS to:-

ACE Consult Ltd,
3RD Floor Top Martins Complex, Asokwa, Kumasi

Closing Date: 24 September, 2014

Job Vacancy For Director of CSIR- Animal Research Institute At CSIR

Posted on: September 12th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{CSIR,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The mandate of the CSIR-Animal Research Institute is to develop and transfer technologies related to livestock and poultry production in Ghana towards accelerated production and consumption of animal protein. The objectives of the institute’s research programmes are to improve farm animals as a source of animal protein and to address so do -cultural and economic factors affecting animal production,

The Job
The successful applicant will:

•   Serve as the Head of the Institute and will be responsible to the Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Institute.
•   Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR.
•   Co-ordinate prioritized research of the Institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General
•   Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialization of research in general.
•   Co-ordinate research funding initiatives, and provide services and inputs to determine research priorities, as well as formulate and implement Science and Technology Plans.
•   Be responsible for the overall management and development of the human resource base of the Institute.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A  PhD degree or its equivalent  in Engineering Sciences from  a recognised University or  institution.   .
•   Not less than 12 years experience in Research and Development (R & D), including at least 5 years of successful experience in a management position.
•   Distinguished  research contribution as evidenced by scientific publications. The research output should be adjudged to be at least equivalent to that of an Associate Professor/Principal Research Scientist.
•   Ability to organise, direct, and co-ordinate activities within a Research Institute for national development.
•   Good knowledge of the agencies in the relevant Sectors, as well as the ability to interact with top management in other institutions and agencies.
•   Proven ability to inspire research staff and supporting personnel.
•   Ability to generate and attract funding, both internally and externally, to support research activities.
•   Ability to translate policy decisions into action programmes.
•   Good interpersonal relations.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following in addition to the application letter:

•   Full Curriculum Vitae
•   Names and Addresses of three (3) confidential referees.
•   A 3-4 page Vision Statement for the advertised position.

THE  DIRECTOR-GENERAL
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIRC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
P. 0. BOX M.32, ACCRA.
TEL. 233-0302-777940

Applications may also be brought personally to the CSIR Head Office; off Agostino Neto Road, Accra. (Opposite the Chinese Embassy.)

Closing Date: 02 October, 2014

Job Vacancy Farm Managers

Posted on: September 1st, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

A reputable fish farming company is seeking to employ the following:- Farm Managers

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Farm managers with Bsc. Aquaculture or its equivalent

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their applications and CVs to email and the address below:-

teylex@yahoo.com

or mail to:-

The Manager
Post Office Box T/F 136
La – Accra

or call:-

0307-090033 / 0249-442699

Closing Date: 20 September, 2014

Job Vacancy Farm Hands

Posted on: September 1st, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

A reputable fish farming company is seeking to employ the following:- Farm Hands

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Farm Hands with SSSCE / WASSCE

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their applications and CVs to email and the address below:-

teylex@yahoo.com

or mail to:-

The Manager
Post Office Box T/F 136
La – Accra

or call:-

0307-090033 /0249-442699

Closing Date: 18 September, 2014

Job Vacancy For Program Manager – Agric (PM Agric) At Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Posted on: August 22nd, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

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 works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been active in Ghana since 1958 and is currently implementing programs in the areas of Health and Agriculture/Livelihoods.

CRS-Ghana is seeking a Program Manager – Agric (PM Agric) to lead all aspects of current and future agriculture and livelihood programming, including strategic planning, new business development, program quality, fostering linkages with government and donor initiatives, and supporting CRS local partners with implementation and capacity support.

The Program Manager for Agriculture will be responsible for leading the strategic development and management of programs that economically empower vulnerable populations. He/She will lead the design and management of integrated programs that address constraints to sustained livelihood improvements of small-scale producers in agricultural value chains.

He/She will work to position and maintain CRS Ghana Agriculture at the forefront Ghana’s agricultural development efforts. He/She will be responsible for overall management of agriculture and livelihood programs as well as provide input into programming in other sectors that require agriculture related development activities.

He/She will foster and maintain linkages and partnership arrangements with Government of Ghana Agriculture sector offices, multiple donors and relevant civil society organizations.

He/She will help to develop and support agricultural interventions in Ivory Coast, including strategic planning, technical inputs, partner development and program quality support in coordination with Caritas partners.

He/She will report to the Head of Programs and will maintain close liaison with relevant Regional Technical Advisors and the CRS All Africa Agriculture Team. He/She will ensure adherence to CRS technical and program quality standards in implementation and the timely submission of all required deliverables to all donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Quality

•   With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure the unit’s programs’ strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
•   Ensure that vision and plans for the programs are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies as well as Ministry of Food and Agriculture strategies.
•   Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS programs, especially microfinance and health, through regular meetings, communication and sharing.
•   Mainstream gender into the design and implementation of CRS-sponsored agriculture and agro-enterprise development programs to increase equity.
•   Develop agriculture capacity within CRS-Ghana and its partners through needs assessments, training, follow up and mentorship, as appropriate.
•   In collaboration with other program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that best practices are documented and disseminated.
•   Oversee program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that M&E learning is incorporated into evolving program plans.
•   Collaborate with Regional and Headquarters technical staff to identify and implement appropriate solutions using information technology (ICT4D) to improve project implementation, timeliness, and quality of M&E.
•   With program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.
•   Collaborate with the All Africa Agricultural Team, the Food Security Unit and relevant Regional Technical Advisors to promote learning and identification of relevant innovations.

Business Development

•   Lead on the identification of new business development for Ghana and Ivory Coast
•   Mobilize the necessary technical expertise within CRS and partner organizations to design competitive proposals for smallholder agriculture production and equitable participation in agriculture value chains.
•   Lead the development of and implementation of a program growth strategy with CRS-Ghana and Caritas Ivory Coast staff and implementing partners.
•   Develop relationships with key donors with the view to understand the priorities and opportunities of each organization.
•   Seek out and make recommendations on new partnership relationships with the private sector and universities that will add value to CRS’ current portfolio and bring other growth opportunities.

Representation and Advocacy

•   In collaboration with the Country Representative (CR), act as primary program contact to international stakeholders in Agriculture in Ghana.
•   In collaboration with CR and Head of Programs, develop and strengthen linkages with Government agencies and civil society organizations in the agriculture and allied sectors.
•   In collaboration with Head of Programs, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements, as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Management and Administration

•   Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
•   Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status; review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
•   Ensure agriculture staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
•   Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

Human Resource Management:

•   Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS agriculture and economic growth staff to meet program objectives.
•   Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
•   Manage recruitment portfolio for the unit, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.

DELIVERABLES BY THE END OF 2014:

By the end of 2014, the Agric PM will be expected to make significant steps towards:

•   Improving program quality of current agriculture programming
•   Leading the strategic development of CRS’ agriculture sector with a focus on university and private sector partnerships
•   Support technical writing and training support for new business in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in Agriculture or related discipline.
•   Minimum 5-8 years experience in agricultural or community development work at national level.
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian agricultural and decentralized political systems.
•   Demonstrated proposal writing skills, particularly of USG or other public donor funded programs required.
•   Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CF Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
•   Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.
•   Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
•   Extensive knowledge of and experience with Ghana’s smallholder agriculture and agricultural value chains relative to crops, livestock, fisheries, their geographical setting, opportunities and constraints, especially roots and tubers, rice, soybean and cocoa.
•   Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.
•   Proven experience in small and medium enterprise development, marketing and creating market linkages.
•   Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages.
•   Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
•   Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
•   Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
•   Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in French and experience working in Francophone countries highly desirable.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
•   Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, problem solving, effective communication and negotiating skills.
•   Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.

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

CRS Competencies for Program Managers

•   Sets clear goals and manages towards them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 05 September, 2014

•   Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).Agric Manager. CRS Ghana
•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Entry to Mid-Level Program Planning Associate (Young Professionals Internship Program) At DAI

Posted on: August 15th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{DAI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Job Summary

Africa Lead II Agricultural Development Young Professionals Internship Program

Africa Lead II—the Feed the Future: Building Capacity for African Agricultural Transformation Program—supports the advancement of agricultural transformation in Africa as proposed by the African Union Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). Simultaneously, Africa Lead II contributes to the Feed the Future (FTF) goals of reduced hunger and poverty by building the capacity of Champions—defined as men and women leaders in agriculture—to develop, lead, and manage the policies, structures and processes needed for the transformation process.

The scope of Africa Lead II is divided into three components, as follows:

•   Component One: Establishing and Improving Effectiveness of Institutional and Organizational Architecture for African-Led Agricultural Transformation.
•   Component Two: Strengthening Capacity to Manage and Implement the Policy Change and Alignment Process.
•   Component Three: Promoting the Effective Participation of Non-State Actors  (NSAs) in the Policy Process and Providing Capacity Strengthening Support when Necessary.

Africa Lead II’s Agriculture Internship Program aims to facilitate more efficient agricultural production, stronger agribusinesses and agricultural development institutions, a more direct link between NARS and farmers, and greater value addition in the agriculture sector across Africa. The broad goal is to support skills transfer and technological know-how that will help African agribusinesses and organizations to innovate, improve their commercial viability and catalyze agricultural transformation, thus contributing to improved food security.

The Africa Lead II Program welcomes applications from candidates interested in pursuing these young professionals development opportunities. Placement terms will be for a period of 12 months with anticipated postings  in  ECOWAS member states :Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Cape Verde.
Housing, monthly stipend, living allowances, round-trip airfare and related travel expenses to worksite  will be covered by the program. These 12 month young professionals development opportunities are not guarantees for full time employment upon successful completion of the placement.

Responsibilities

•   Serve as a primary liaison for general administration and back-stopping for department program portfolio.
•   Help develop scopes of work and budgets and participates in meetings and conference calls with partners and stakeholder.
•   Assist with the development and dissemination of request for proposals for service providers to provide capacity development services.
•   Communicate and coordinate with department staff their service requirement needs.
•   Assist with the development of the projects scopes of works, identifies service providers, and coordinates with the technical and logistics teams regarding the execution, implementation and monitoring of activities.
•   Review reports and deliverables received from service providers and partners, including training organizations, trainers and consultants.
•   Help coordinate the implementation and delivery of capacity development services on and off –site with respective partners.
•   Contribute to writing and preparation of Quarterly and Annual reports.
•   Provide regular updates and reports on

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social science, agricultural science or related field
•   Technical experience  and demonstrate research and writing skills agriculture development and institution capacity building preferred.
•   Solid communication, organizational and writing skills
•   Demonstrated coordination and facilitation experience required
•   Excellent Interpersonal skills
•   Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
•   Fluency in French and English is required.

General Minimum Required Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree Minimum , plus 2 years of relevant administrative or technical professional experience; or  a Master’s degree preferred with 1 year of relevant administrative or technical professional experience
•   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•   BS/BA degree required, advance degree preferred
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills
•   Must be able to travel and be based within Regional Institution in West Africa during the entire duration of the placement (minimum 1 year assignment)

General Preferred Qualifications

•   Experience in West African regional agricultural development A plus
•   International Travel and field related experience in urban and rural African settings desirable
•   Fluency in both French and English required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

General Application requirements
All candidates must submit the following required documents:

•   Curriculum Vitae
•   1-Page Cover letter highlighting your ability to contribute your skills towards enhancing capacity of a regional organization involved in Food security. Kindly specify your strengths and weaknesses and ability to adapt to new mutli-cultural environment.
•   3 References: kindly provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference

Please send applications to:

AfricaLEAD_Internships@dai.com

Closing Date: 05 September, 2014

Nationals of ECOWAS countries welcome to apply.

Job Vacancy For Consultant (Fisheries) At Ministry of Fisheries & Aquaculture Development

Posted on: August 12th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ministry of Fisheries & Aquaculture Development,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

The Government of Ghana has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program, Ghana.

The Ghana Fisheries Commission (FC) intends to apply part of the fund under the credit to engage the services of an Individual Consultant for the Development of Aquaculture Business Models.

Role context
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector Policy sets the overall objective of Ghana’s fishery sector to contribute to socio-economic development through food and nutritional security and poverty reduction in a sustainable and economically efficient manner, within the natural limits of capture fisheries resources and environmental protection requirements, and with strongly established basis for accelerated growth in aquaculture production. In fulfillment of this aim, Ghana has developed the Ghana National Aquaculture Development Plan (GNADP), which foresees that aquaculture production will contribute progressively to bridge the increasing deficit of fish. The objective of the Plan is to increase annual aquaculture production from the current 10,200 tons to 100,000 tons. The plan focuses on freshwater aquaculture, although it may be considered to include brackish water aquaculture.

Component 4 of the WARFP Ghana aims to set the framework for increased and more effective and efficient investment in inland aquaculture. It aims to strengthen the policy and regulatory framework, support smaller-scale operators to adopt profitable and sustainable aquaculture production technologies, and strengthen the investment environment for aquaculture development.

The Consultant for Development of Aquaculture Business Models is to provide technical assistance to the Project Management Team and the Project Technical Committee in the effective implementation of project activities aimed at small scale aquaculture development.

Desired Services
Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

•   Review and identify the key constraints in aquaculture operations and draw lessons from them to develop the model;
•   Liaise with the assignment for assessment of profitability of aquaculture production and integrate the principles in developing the business models;
•   Develop technically feasible and profitable aquaculture business models for new entrants into the small scale aquaculture enterprise;
•   Conduct field studies of the models to establish their profitability;
•   Develop criteria for selecting beneficiaries of the selected model(s) so as to benefit from start-up credits;
•   Develop training models for beneficiaries including preparation of business plans;
•   Conduct training for beneficiaries according to training models developed and to link them to extension service, technical assistance and business advisory services;
•   Conduct training for Fisheries Commission staff on the models.

Duration of Assignment
The appointment is for eight man-months commencing from October 2014, with possibility of extension.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Consultant shall be required to possess the following qualifications and skills:

•   Minimum of Master’s degree in Natural Resource management, Economics,  Agribusiness, Business Administration, Social Enterprises Development  or  other  relevant Community Development field of study with at least five years’ relevant experience;
•   Demonstrated understanding for the aquaculture sector small and medium scale enterprise ( SME)  development will be an added advantage
•   Minimum  of three years’ experience in working with local stakeholders, preferably in fishing or other resource use context,
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language is essential);
•   Business judgment and analytical decision making; vi. Commitment to work effectively as part of a team, sharing expertise, collaborating and mentoring.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ghana Fisheries Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their interest in providing the requisite services described above. Interested consultants must provide information indicating their qualification to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, detailed CVs stating general qualifications/academic background; and knowledge of local conditions, such as local language, culture, administrative systems and government organizations etc.).

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s “Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers” dated January 2011.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: 09:00 to 17:00 hours GMT, Mondays to Fridays. Expression of Interest must be delivered by hand in four (4) copies by close of business on 26th August, 2014 to the address below.

The Project Coordinator
WARFP, Fisheries Commission
P.O.Box GP 630   
Accra-Ghana

Location: Ministry of Communications (Second Floor, Room 23) Ministries, Accra – Ghana
Telephone: +233 24 743366
Email: jaamissah@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 26 August, 2014

Job Vacancy For Climate Change Adaptation Manager At Ministry of Food & Agriculture

Posted on: August 7th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

The  Government of the Republic of Ghana has applied for funds from the International Fund a for Agricultural Develepment (IFAD) to implement the Ghana  Agricutural 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 sustamable 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 vaiue 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 62T860 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 Summary

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 justainable 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 NPCU shall be composed of (i) National Programme Coordinator, (ii) a Policy and M&E Manager, (iii) a Financial Manager, (iv) Procurement and Contract Manager, (v) a Climate Change Adaptation Manager, (vi) an Infrastructure Manager, and other professional and support staff.

The Climate Change Adaptation Manager (CCAM) will lead all climate change related activities of GASIP, including (a) implementation of subcomponent 1.3 of the Programme; (b) knowledge management related to climate change resilience and adaptation. The CCAM will work closely with the Zonal Climate Change Adaptation Officer in the northern zone and all programme stakeholder groups, particularly the Environment Unit of MOFA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ghana Irrigation DevelopmentAgency (GIDA) as well as consultants of climate change assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include:

•   Lead Climate Change strategy development of the Programme; ensuring the integration of recent experiences of RTIMP and NRGP on climate change adaptation in the Programme Implementation Manual (PIM) and the Annual Workplan and Budget (AWPB).
•   Integration of climate change adaptation activities into programme implementation; especially value chain development and infrastructure development,
•   Collaborate with MOFA Environment Unit and EPA, organize awareness programmes and develop training materials on climate change and adaptation for training of Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs), Value Chain Committees (VCCs) and other relevant stakeholders.
•   In collaboration with MoFA Environment Unit build and manage environment and climate change information systems.
•   In consultation with MoFA, FBOs, District Assembles (DAs), and Identify, develop and support pilots in value chain development in the field of conservation farming and water-efficient irrigation technology.
•   Provide technical support to MOFA Environmental Unit in the areas of Climate Smart Agriculture.
•   Undertake  any  other responsibility  that  will  ensure  smooth  and  effective implementation of the Programme.

Line Management: Reports to the National Programme Coordinator (NPC),and have close liaison with the Zonal Programme Offices

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Post-graduate qualification in relevant subject (e.g. environmental or climate change-related studies in public policy,  Land Resources Management, environmental management, water resources planning or a related field (essential).
•   First degree in agriculture, geography or related field (essential).
•   At least 10years of relevant work experience in the design and implementation of climate change interventions/programme (essential)
•   Background in a consulting role or research (essential).
•   A thorough understanding of issues relating to Climate Resilient Agriculture and Climate Change Adaptation (essential).
•   A solid understanding of public policies, development approaches with a focus on participatory processes, market economy management, and gender issues.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to engage multiple partnersand stakeholders (essential).
•   Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (essential),
•   Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others.
•   Capacity to produce coherent and persuasive documents.
•   Good team player and good communicator.

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

For further information please contact:

chiefdir@mofa.gov.gh
Tel: +233-0302-660935

MINISTRY OFFOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
PO BOX MB.37, ACCRA

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

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

Job Vacancy For National Programme Coordinator At Ministry of Food & Agriculture

Posted on: August 7th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

The  Government of the Republic of Ghana has applied for funds from the International Fund a for Agricultural Develepment (IFAD) to implement the Ghana  Agricutural 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 sustamable 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 vaiue 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 62T860 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 Summary

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 justainable 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 NPCU shall be composed of (i) National Programme Coordinator, (ii) a Policy and M&E Manager, (iii) a Financial Manager, (iv) Procurement and Contract Manager, (v) a Climate Change Adaptation Manager, (vi) an Infrastructure Manager, and other professional and support staff.

The National 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 theprogramme, with special attention to providing overall inter-agency coordination and facilitation at various levels.
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 Chief Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA).

Duties and Responsibilities Includes:
Implementation readiness:

•   Oversee the establishment of the NPCU and the three Zonal Programme Offices (ZPCOs)
•   In consultation with MoFA facilitate the establishment of the Programme Steering Committee (PSC).
•   Initiate the M&E system design for the Programme
•   Finalize the Programme Implementation Manual (PIM), Finance and Administration Manual and otherguidelines;
•   In collaboration with MoFA facilitate the effective promotion of the GASIP at the National, Regional and District levels across the country through stakeholder workshops and media. Coordinate training workshops on the programme strategy and approaches
•   In consultation with key stakeholders ensure the preparation of Zonal AWPBs and a consolidated National Annual Workplan and Budget (AWPB) and procurement plan.

Programme Coordination:

•   Oversee the effective and efficient implementation of the programme at the national and zonal offices,
•   Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of the programme, guided by the PDR, PIM and the AWPB, providing 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 the design of 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 theirjobs.
•   Establish and maintain good working relationships with all programme participants and stakeholders – including MoFA and other Government agencies, development partners, private sector and NGOs
•   Promote collaboration among Development Partners (DPs) and the private sector on value chain development.
•   Take full responsibility for procurement of goods and services and approve contracts for all transactions after obtaining the necessary no objections,
•   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,
•   Commission mandatory and ad hoc evaluation studies to gain insights necessary to reorient programme implementation as necessary,
•   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)
•   Otherrelated professional courses
•   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).
•   Good level of proficiency in MicrosoftApplications 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: 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

For further information please contact:

chiefdir@mofa.gov.gh
Tel: +233-0302-660935

MINISTRY OFFOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
PO BOX MB.37, ACCRA

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

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014