{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 Policy and Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (PMEM) will be responsible for (a) policy support (b) monitoring and evaluation and (c) knowledge management. (S)he is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the programme, plus providing timely and relevant information to the NPC, NPCO and programme stakeholders including field staff as well as consultants of external M&E-related missions. The PMEM will also be the Deputy National Programme Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include:

•   Agricultural   Policy   Development   and   management   involving   coordination   of  and participation in policy studies, advocacy and dissemination of such studies.
•   M&E System Development and Management in close collaboration with MoFA M&E Division and Zonal M&E officers.
•   Establishment a functional  Knowledge management system that involves analysis,documentation and dissemination of information and lessons learned.
•   Facilitating the development of the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB), ensuring alignment with programme strategy, agreementon annual targets,
•   Facilitating external supervision and evaluation missions
•   Assessing M&E capacity of the programme, implementing partner staff and primary stakeholders and ensure that required capacity is in place,
•   Undertake any other responsibility that will ensure smooth and effective implementation of the Programme.
•   Critically assess achievement of outcomes and results, gather and analyze data to enhance management’s   efforts  towards  effectiveness,   efficiency  and   sustainability  of  the programme.
•   Identify policy gaps and opportunities to create a favorable environment for value chain development in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Agriculture, Project Management, Agricultural Economics, Social Science and other related academic background(essential)
•   Training in M&E development and implementation (essential).
•   At least 7 years of relevant work experience in policy design and implementation, planning and design and implementation of M&E systems in the agricultural sector.
•   Possess excellent understanding of rural and agricultural development issues related to markets,  private sector development, decentralization and participation of the poor (essential).
•   Ability to use M&E methods and approaches including quantitative and participatory approaches in surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations.
•   Possess high managerial experience and knowledge of strategic planning approaches.
•   A solid understanding of public policies, development approaches with a focus on participatory processes, market economy management, and gender issues
•   Ability to produce high-quality briefs and reports.
•   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.

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

{Integritas,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Do you possess the passion, drive and the required qualification/competencies to make a signigicant impact within the operations of a growing business entity? IWAD is a newly incorporated company with the mandate to develop and manage the sisili Kulpawn Irrigation Project in the Northern Region of Ghana. The company’s vision is to expand commercially viable irrigation practices in the Sisili-Kulpawn basin through the delivery of high quality irrigation support, new technology development and knowledge transfer, promoting water use efficiency and sustainability and secure farmer revenues for both smallholders and the nucleus estates. To help bring this vision to crystallization, we are looking for qualified and self-motivated professionals to assume the following positions at contribute to the implementation of the project.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

•   Provide leadership and direction with regards to engaging communities to buy into the Integrated Water and Agricultural Management project
•   Communicate and disseminate project related information in simple langauge to the project beneficiaries in the SK Basin especially women and youth groupings
•   Prepare ideas for innovative actions regarding child labour in the event this ia observed within the project including strategic behaviour change communication and gender mainstreaming advocacy
•   Regarding the development of 400ha land for the irrigation scheme, be part of IWAD team (Gender expert) to inform and provide support to the communities within the Wungu Sub-traditional area
•   Assist in the formation of Water User groups within the irrigation project and organisation of farmers in the Rain-fed area with specific emphasis on women and youth and identified vulnerable people

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A university Degree in any of the following disciplines, Sociology / Social Science / Agricultural Economics
•   A minimum of five (5) years post qualification relevant working experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & competencies

•   Experience in dealing with women and children will be an added advantage
•   Ability to express oneself in the local dialect around the project area is an added advantage
•   Strong strategic and leadership orientation
•   Proactive and an avid team player
•   Analytical / problem solving skills

NB: This position is reserved for female applicants only

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested? Kindly send you CV and a short synopsis by email to:-

ask@integritashrgh.net

Closing Date: 06 August, 2014

{Integritas,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Do you possess the passion, drive and the required qualification/competencies to make a signigicant impact within the operations of a growing business entity? IWAD is a newly incorporated company with the mandate to develop and manage the sisili Kulpawn Irrigation Project in the Northern Region of Ghana. The company’s vision is to expand commercially viable irrigation practices in the Sisili-Kulpawn basin through the delivery of high quality irrigation support, new technology development and knowledge transfer, promoting water use efficiency and sustainability and secure farmer revenues for both smallholders and the nucleus estates. To help bring this vision to crystallization, we are looking for qualified and self-motivated professionals to assume the following positions at contribute to the implementation of the project.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

•   Supervise demonstration fields located in communities within Yagaba area
•   Provide farmers with Technical Advise (TA) on conservation farming
•   Educate farmers on agricultural inputs packages and credit and safeguard repayment of above 95% in all the communities involved
•   Supervise the caretaker(s) on the farm and guide them on proper farmer practices
•   Organise such field operations as Land Preparation, sowing, application of agrochemicals, weed management, harvesting, etc.
•   Monitor attendance of demonstrations and organize input distribution
•   Supervising and monitoring of harvesting
•   Keep records of all agronomic practices on the field as well as other parameters

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A good University degree in Bachelor of science in Agriculture/Agribusiness with at least three (3) years experience and proven practical experience in conservation farming
•   Candidates with a Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least 5 years of work experience may also be considered

Required Knowledge, Skills & competencies

•   Tactful with excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Great organisation and coordination abilities with attention to detail
•   Must be analytical, possess initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested? Kindly send you CV and a short synopsis by email to:-

ask@integritashrgh.net

Closing Date: 06 August, 2014

{Integritas,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Do you possess the passion, drive and the required qualification/competencies to make a signigicant impact within the operations of a growing business entity? IWAD is a newly incorporated company with the mandate to develop and manage the sisili Kulpawn Irrigation Project in the Northern Region of Ghana. The company’s vision is to expand commercially viable irrigation practices in the Sisili-Kulpawn basin through the delivery of high quality irrigation support, new technology development and knowledge transfer, promoting water use efficiency and sustainability and secure farmer revenues for both smallholders and the nucleus estates. To help bring this vision to crystallization, we are looking for qualified and self-motivated professionals to assume the following positions at contribute to the implementation of the project.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

•   Direct and coordinate work activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping
•   Contract farmers / and farmer groups for raising crops or for management of crop production
•   Coordinate growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses and other related departments
•   Analyse market conditions to determine acreage allocations for various crops
•   Confer with purchasers and arranges for sales of crops
•   Record information, such as production, farm management practices and parent stock and prepare financial and operational reports
•   Analyse soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production
•   Inspect fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor of Science or Higher National Diploma in Agribusiness / Agriculture
•   At least 8 years experience in similar capacity
•   Be in a position which is similar in capacity as this position

Required Knowledge, Skills & competencies

•   Strong leadership and strategic orientation
•   Have proven ability in the farm management and field experience in keeping with the size and complexity of this position
•   Proven knowledge with working with sugarcane under irrigation
•   Must be familiar with the operations of Center Pivot Irrigation Systems
•   Have the necessary planning and organisational skills to achieve targets and carry out company policies as applicable to field operations
•   Must be self-motivated and able to communicate effectively at all levels both within and outside the company
•   Ability to manage the role as a manager within a corporate farming operation and work actively as a team member in developing and achieving company objectives

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested? Kindly send you CV and a short synopsis by email to:-

ask@integritashrgh.net

Closing Date: 06 August, 2014

{Integritas,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Do you possess the passion, drive and the required qualification/competencies to make a signigicant impact within the operations of a growing business entity? IWAD is a newly incorporated company with the mandate to develop and manage the sisili Kulpawn Irrigation Project in the Northern Region of Ghana. The company’s vision is to expand commercially viable irrigation practices in the Sisili-Kulpawn basin through the delivery of high quality irrigation support, new technology development and knowledge transfer, promoting water use efficiency and sustainability and secure farmer revenues for both smallholders and the nucleus estates. To help bring this vision to crystallization, we are looking for qualified and self-motivated professionals to assume the following positions at contribute to the implementation of the project.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

•   Consents Monitoring, Prepare and implement monitoring programs including, site inspections, sample collection, measirements, recording, reporting, follow up and enforcement of compliance
•   State of the environment monitoring, Implement assigned monitoring programs relating to monitoring, suitability and effectiveness in line with EPA policies and plans

Other Duties

•   Ensure that EPA health and safety requirements are strictly adhered to with regards to the implementation of the project, ensuring policies and procedures are followed in work activities and be actively involved in seeking continuous improvement

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Tertiary qualification preferably a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science with Ecology / biology / Coastal emphasis
•   A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & competencies

•   Sound oral and written communication skills, including report writing and effective inter-personal skills
•   Ability to produce superior quality work especially when working under pressure
•   Sound computer skills and familiarity with computer database operation
•   Previous experience in the implementation of environmental monitoring programs, sampling techniques and data analysis
•   Familiar with working on Environmental Management Plans
•   ArcMap GIS experience and familiarity with GPS survey equipment
•   Proactive and an avid team player
•   Analytical / problem solving skills

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested? Kindly send you CV and a short synopsis by email to:-

ask@integritashrgh.net

Closing Date: 06 August, 2014

{Integritas,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Do you possess the passion, drive and the required qualification/competencies to make a significant impact within the operations of a growing business entity? IWAD is a newly incorporated company with the mandate to develop and manage the sisili Kulpawn Irrigation Project in the Northern Region of Ghana. The company’s vision is to expand commercially viable irrigation practices in the Sisili-Kulpawn basin through the delivery of high quality irrigation support, new technology development and knowledge transfer, promoting water use efficiency and sustainability and secure farmer revenues for both smallholders and the nucleus estates. To help bring this vision to crystallization, we are looking for qualified and self-motivated professionals to assume the following positions at contribute to the implementation of the project.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

•   Provide technical guidance on participatory water management approaches and irrigation options for the project.
•   Promote pro-water governance and focus on raising capacity on water management flood mitigation in the field
•   Lead in the organisation of farmers into small groups and cooperatives
•   Carry out training and capacity building for water User groups
•   Prepare ideas for innovative actions (including water application techniques, irrigation methods and field layout that can promote efficient and sustainable use of water and ensure effective dissemination at local level

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must havea a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural / Irrigation Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution
•   At least four (4) years post qualification relevant field experience in irrigation and water management, watershed management, soil and water conservation

Required Knowledge, Skills & competencies

•   Proven ability working with smallholder Farmers
•   Ability to work with small groups of farmers
•   Excellent Oral and written communication skills
•   Strong strategic orientation
•   Proactive and an avid team player
•   Analytical / problem solving skills

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested? Kindly send you CV and a short synopsis by email to:-

ask@integritashrgh.net

Closing Date: 06 August, 2014

{IITA,Tamale Wa and Navorongo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organisation created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 international recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit: http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA

IITA seeks to recruit 3 (three Research Coordinators for the Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification of the Next Generation (Africa RISING) Project. The incumbents will be based in the Northern Region at Tamale, Upper West Region in Wa, and Upper East Region in Navorongo, respectively.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of recruiting the Regional Research Coordinators is to assist the Chief Scientist of Africa RISING West Africa based in Tamale with various research-for-development activities in Africa RISING intervention communities in the three northern regions.

Specific duties of the successful applicant will include:

•   Establish and maintain contacts with collaborating organizations, partners, and farmers;
•   Support analysis of existing actors and networks in the intervention communities with a view of identifying institutional constraints to bring sustainable intensification in    mixed crop-livestock systems to improve livelihoods;
•   Assist with planning and implementing research on the agronomy of cereal and legume crops and integrated crop-livestock production in the savannahs of northern Ghana;
•   Supervise establishment and management of demonstration plots to disseminate improved cereal and legume crops, cropping systems, integrated soil fertility and pest management, and integrated crop-livestock production with diverse stakeholders;
•   Conduct regular field visits to supervise data collection and follow-up with partners;
•   Conduct agronomic/crop-livestock data analysis using SAS, Genstat or other standard statistical software;
•   Assists in preparing progress reports, technical papers, and presentations;
•   Support information collation for and preparation of reports and minutes of Research-for-Development platform meetings at different levels, field trips and field days;
•   Contribute to the development of communication materials;
•   Assist in capacity building of research supervisors, technicians.and farmers;.
•   Organise workshops, regional team meetings, and monitoring tours.field days, and researchers’ exchange visits;
•   Assist with out- and up-scaling of project outputs;
•   Supervise research supervisors and technicians:
•   Report fortnightly to the Chief Scientist
•   Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   M.Sc. in agricultural sciences (agronomy, crop, soil, animal) from a recognised university.
•   At least 4 years working experience in agricultural research-for-development projects , preferably in northern Ghana and with internationally funded projects;
•   Experience with participatory research approaches;.
•   Experience of working with different stakeholders and partners;
•   Practical experience in field agronomic and/or livestock research and data analysis;
•   Good understanding of the small-holder mixed farming systems in northern Ghana;
•   Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles;
•   Ability to take initiative and work under minimal supervision;
•   Excellent spoken and written English and local languages relevant to the location.
•   Good computer literacy of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, etc.
•   Proven competence in working with statistical packages, e.g., Genstat, SPSS.SAS;
•   Good team player and adaptable to working in a multi-cultural team;

Location: Tamale,Wa and Navorongo

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.
Applications should be submitted by email to:

iita.ghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 July, 2014

Suitable qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IITA provides an attractive salary package.

{IITA,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organisation created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 international recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

Job Summary

IITA seeks to recruit a Research Assistant (Maize Trial Preparations and Management) for the African Development Bank (AfDB) funded project on ‘Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC). The incumbent will be based at Tamale in the Northern Region.

Responsibilities:

•   Assist with planning and implementing research on the agronomy of cereal and legume crops and integrated crop-livestock production in the savannahs of northern Ghana;
•   Supervise establishment and management of demonstration plots to disseminate improved cereal and legume crops, cropping systems, integrated soil fertility and pest management, and integrated crop-livestock production with diverse stakeholders;
•   Conduct regular field visits to supervise data collection and follow-up with partners;
•   Assist with analysis of agronomic data;
•   Assists in preparing progress reports;
•   Support information collation for and preparation of reports and minutes of Research-for-Development platform meetings at different levels, field trips and field days;
•   Assist in capacity building of research technicians, and farmers;.
•   Organize workshops, and field days;
•   Assist with out- and up-scaling of project outputs;
•   Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc or M.Sc. in agricultural sciences (agronomy,crop, soil) from a recognised university.
•   At least 2 years working experience in agricultural re search-for-development projects , preferably in northern Ghana;
•   Experience with participatory research approaches;.
•   Experience of working with different stakeholders and partners;
•   Practical experience in field agronomic and/or livestock research and data analysis;
•   Good understanding of the small-holder mixed farming systems in northern Ghana;
•   Ability to take initiative and work under minimal supervision;
•   Excellent spoken and written English and local languages relevant to the location.
•   Good computer literacy of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
•   Good team player and adaptable to working in a multi-cultural team;

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.
Applications should be submitted by email to:

iita.ghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 July, 2014

Suitable qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IITA provides an attractive salary package.