{International Potato Center,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The International Potato Center (CIP) works with partners to achieve food security, well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems in the developing world. We do this through research and innovation in science, technology, and capacity strengthening.

Job Summary

CIP is seeking to recruit a Sweetpotato Seed Specialist to be based in Kumasi, Ghana. The Sweetpotato Seed Specialist will work with partners to strengthen sweetpotato seed systems in important production regions of Ghana. The Seed Specialist will also assist with a yam bean seed program. The position will be under the supervision of the resident CIP scientist.

Specific duties will include:

•   With partners, multiply and maintain breeder/foundation seed of selected released varieties and advanced materials at primary multiplication sites at CSIR-CRI, CSIR–SARI, and satellite locations.
•   Work with partners to establish and maintain secondary multiplication sites for Apomuden and other recently released and pre-release varieties at target locations in the Central, Volta, Upper East, Upper West and Northern Regions of Ghana.
•   Conduct research and demonstration to evaluate the benefits of multiplying pathogen-tested planting material in net tunnels and to evaluate yield gains that may be achieve through the use of pathogen-tested planting material in contrast to non-pathogen-tested, field derived planting material.
•   Conduct research and demonstration to evaluate the potential for using the storage root conservation (triple-S system) in Ghana, both on station and on-farm, in partnership with development partners.
•   Assist to maintain in vitro, screen house and field germplasm and breeding material collections in order to ensure rational and timely production of adequate quantities of healthy planting material for trials.
•   Assist with clean up using tissue culture, thermotherapy and virus indexing of selected Ghanaian sweetpotato varieties, advanced lines and germplasm.
•   Assist with all aspects of yam bean (Pachyrhizus) work in Ghana.
•   Work with partners in selected countries in the region on an occasional basis to implement similar programs and studies to duties outlined above for Ghana

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate should have or be:

•   Masters degree or equivalent in Plant Sciences
•   Previous experience in areas of responsibility
•   Knowledge of improvement in clonally propagated crop systems
•   Hard working team member capable of working with diverse partners to deliver results on time
•   Competence in statistical analysis and data management.
•   Organized, innovative, and clear thinking individual able to communicate well orally and verbally
•   Eager to learn new skills and to contribute to program and team success
•   Competent driver with current valid driving licence
•   Ability to work independently and to take initiative when sorting out problem issues.
•   Knowledge of French highly desirable

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position under the supervision of a CIP scientist at the Crops Research Institute in Kumasi, Ghana and is on a 2-year renewable contract.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and expectations for the position, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to

Ted Carey
International Potato Centre, (CIP)
c/o CSIR-CRI
P.O. Box 3785
Kumasi, Ghana.
Telephone: +233-546-938-599;

e-mail: e.carey@cgiar.org

Closing Date: 30 June, 2013

•   Only short listed candidates will be contacted
•   To find out more about CIP, visit our website at http://www.cipotato.org
•   We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women to apply for this position.

{Australian Agency For international Development (AusAID) ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The Australian Government, through AusAID, is committed to broadening and deepening its engagement with African countries and institutions. The Australia Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) is one of the mechanisms used to achieve the second objective of Australia’s strategic approach to aid to Africa 2011-2015, which is ‘to help build the human resources capacity of African countries, particularly in areas and ways where Australia has recognised strengths and expertise’. The goal of the AAPF is to develop partnerships between Australia and African countries that contribute to achieving African countries’ development priorities.

The AAPF is managed on behalf of the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) by Cardno Emerging Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd (Cardno).  The AAPF’s head office is in Pretoria, South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The AAPF is now seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates to be part of the Africa Program Support Group (APSG) – Panel of Experts for the short term technical position: Agriculture and Food Security Specialists

The APSG Panel of Experts is a panel of pre-qualified individual consultants that Cardno can engage quickly to meet the needs of AusAID’s program in Africa.  The APSG Panel of Experts will be used for a number of tasks within their technical area, including provision of advice, project/ activity design, scoping missions, project review and monitoring, representation on AusAID’s behalf at conferences etc., and report writing.

Other Requirements

The full Call for Application documents, including the Terms of Reference can be downloaded here: RFT APSG General Updated 20130523.pdf

The Application Form can be downloaded here:? PART 4 Application Forms.docx

To successfully apply this position applicants must submit a CV and fully completed Application Form quoting the position(s) you are applying for by no later than 5pm South Africa time on Friday 28 June 2013.

Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection.

Employee Benefits

The terms and conditions of these positions are determined by AusAID’s policies and procedures as set out in the ‘Adviser Remuneration Framework’ (ARF). Full details of the ARF are available at

http://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pages/3994_1809_6357_1618_6763.aspx?

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Any questions with regards to these applications can also be directed to:-

procurement@aa-partnerships.org

Closing Date: 28 June, 2013

Further information about the AAPF is available at http://www.aa-partnerships.org

{Ministry of Food and Agriculture,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The Government of Ghana has received a Grant from the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to assist the Ministry of Food and Agriculture coordinate the implementation of a Bread Basket Strategy (BBS) designed to increase agricultural productivity and incomes in the Northern Region of Ghana. Part of this funding is to be used to recruit a Bread Basket Manager to manage a Special Delivery Unit (SDU) to be established in Tamale to enhance the coordination of Bread Basket activities in the Northern Region.

The goal of the project is to help improve the implementation of the BBS ensure transparency and level playing field for all key bread basket transformation stakeholders in the Northern Region of Ghana. Specifically, the project seeks to achieve the following:

•   Improve stakeholder planning, coordination and monitoring of the BBS implementation in the Northern Region and give a voice to all stakeholders including government, donors, investors, and communities.
•   Increase sustainable private sector involvement in BBS initiatives
•   Increase resource mobilization for effective implementation of the BBS initiatives

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the above stated position in the two-year project.

The Bread Basket Manager would be based in Tamale and be responsible for coordinating the Bread Basket Strategy/agriculture interventions in the Northern Region. He/she will report directly to the Chief Director.

Specific responsibilities of Bread Basket Manager will include but not limited to the following:

•   Coordinate and give a voice to all stakeholders – including government, donors, investors and communities
•   Design and operationalize the delivery systems to realize the aspirations of the breadbasket strategy
•   Identify entrepreneurs and commercial farm investors and assist them to invest in the Northern Region through information sharing training programmes, reducing bureaucratic red-tape, and act as focal point for matters related to the implementation of the Bread Basket Strategy in Northern Ghana. Identify donors, private sector players (such as financial institutions), and other stakeholders who could invest in the “project packages” needed to deliver the Breadbasket strategy, and work with them to ensure they work in concert. Track, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of the strategy.
•   Arbitrate disputes, raise issues when needed beyond the SDU, and re-shape the strategy as it is implemented incorporating lessons learned
•   Organize quarterly agriculture sector meetings with key stakeholders to dialogue and exchange information on operational and related national policy issues to enhance harmonization and coordination in the sector; and submit reports to the Minister of MoFA and the Agriculture Sector Working Group (ASWG)
•   Assist the MOFA Regional Director of Agriculture and the Regional Coordinating Council to organize annual planning sessions for the agriculture sector in the districts and at the Regional level in such a way that it feeds into the National budgeting cycle

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, or related field
•   At least eight (8) years working experience in the agriculture sector in areas of policy development, donor relations and monitoring and evaluation. Familiarity with the agricultural development community in Ghana and knowledge of national development strategy, the FASDPE, METASIP and key donor funded programs in the sector will be an advantage
•   Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills and must be a computer literate;
•   Willingness and ability to work under minimum guidance and work extra hours;
•   Willing to travel extensively in the Northern Region and between the North and Accra

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

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

THE PROCUREMENT UNIT
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
P. O. BOX M.37
ACCRA

All applications should reach the Chief Director

Please include telephone, fax and email contacts

Closing Date: 12 June, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

A reputable company is the Greater Accra Region invites suitable applicants for the following position:- Farm Manager (Fish Farming, Crop & Animal Husbandry)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of university degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution and/or professional qualification in any relevant field
•   At least two (2) years managerial experience in the relevant field is required
•   Computer proficiency is a basic requirement
•   Age: 40-45 years

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should call the following numbers for further instructions:

0302-956202
0302-717774
0203-296413
0545-825274

Please call between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm

Closing Date: 30 May, 2013

{Ministry of Fisheries & Aquaculture Development,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The Government of the Republic of Ghana has received an Adaptable Programme Loan (APL) from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund towards the cost of implementing the Ghana Component of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme (WARFP-Ghana). The overall coordination of West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme resides in the Regional Coordination Unit at the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission Office in Dakar, Senegal. The Ghana WARFP now intends to apply part of the proceeds of these facilities for the payment under the contracts for a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to manage activities of the Ghana WARFP.

The WARFP-Ghana consists of five (5) components, namely:
Component 1 – Good Governance and Sustainable Management of the Fisheries: This component aims to build the capacity of the Government and stakeholders to develop and implement policies through a shared approach that would ensure that the fish resources are used in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, socially equitable and economically profitable.

Component 2 – Reduction of Illegal Fishing: The component aims to reduce the illegal fishing activities threatening the sustainable management of the country’s fish resources by strengthening fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems.

Component 3 – Increasing the Contribution of the Fish Resources to the National Economy: The component aims to identify and implement measures to increase the benefits to Ghana from the fish resources, by increasing the share of the value-added captured in the country.

Component 4 – Aquaculture Development: This component aims to set the framework for increased investment in inland aquaculture.

Component 5 – Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Regional Coordination: The component aims to support project implementation and regional coordination with the WARFP, ensuring that regular monitoring and evaluation is conducted, and the results are fed back into decision-making and project management.

The development objective of this project is to improve the sustainable management of Ghana’s fish and aquatic resources.

Duties and Responsibilities of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall design and implement for the project a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system that adheres to the project management information needs and implementation requirements in accordance with the IDA/World Bank and Government of Ghana guidelines.

Specifically, the Specialist shall undertake the following assignments:

•   Develop and operate an M&E plan in consultation with the Project Technical Committee and the Regional Coordination Unit;
•   Develop monitoring systems, especially with regard to the alignment/linkage of outputs/deliverables to the logframe and M&E framework;
•   Develop a schedule for data collation in relation to the M&E plan. This schedule should be updated regularly;
•   Regularly review and assess the project logical framework and M&E framework in consultation with the PMT and the Project Technical Committee;
•   Support the establishment of baselines for the M&E interventions;
•   Oversee relevant data collection and extraction of important information and data from the project, Fisheries Commission, consultants’ reports and other relevant sources for regular project progress and performance monitoring and evaluation;
•   Keep a regularly updated electronic and/or hardcopy filing system with relevant M&E information and data that is easily accessible;
•   Support the PMU and the Project Technical Committee in the monitoring assessment and management of the project risks;
•   Advise the PMU, Project Technical Committee and the National Project Steering Committee (PSC) on mitigation and corrective actions to improve project implementation;
•   Provide support to the coordination of stakeholder participation/involvement and sensitization on the project;
•   Provide required M&E technical assistance (TA) and capacity building to project stakeholders
•   Liaise with other WARFP projects in the sub-region for common coordination and synergy;
•   Prepare project monitoring and evaluation quarterly reports and the annual Project Implementation Reports (PIR)

Performance Criteria:
The following criteria will be used to assess the performance of the M&E Specialist at regular intervals:

•   Timeliness of project monitoring and evaluation management activities;
•   Quality of documentation submitted for prior review
•   Quality and timeliness of reports

Common Considerations:
Remuneration: Competitive Salary
Location: Accra (but with country-wide scope)
Duration: Two (2) years (renewable yearly based on satisfactory performance)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine/Fisheries/Environmental or related discipline;
•   At least 8 years full time experience with project/programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
Demonstrated experience with the development, testing and implementation of M&E frameworks for the environmental, fisheries, marine and/or coastal sector or related fields;
•   Demonstrated experience in establishing baselines for indicators and setting realistic and achievable quantitative and qualitative annual targets;
•   Proven ability to multi-task and work independently;
•   Ability to arrange and facilitate consultations, meetings and workshops;
•   Fluency in English and computer proficiency

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send well addressed and sealed expressions of interest indicating clearly on the outer envelop the position been applied for to the business below not later than 2.00pm on Thursday 6 June and other relevant documentation.

THE DIRECTOR OF FISHERIES
FISHERIES COMMISSION
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
P O BOX GP 630
ACCRA

TEL: 0302-675144
Location: Fisheries Commission, Adjacent to Accra Ridge Church, Ridge, Accra

Closing Date: 06 June, 2013

Reliable mobile number(s) and email address(es) must be included in the application to facilitate early and easy contact. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

{IITA,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

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

Job Summary

Research Assistant Maize Trial Preparations and Management (Ref: DDG-R4D/AfDB/RA/GHN/05/13

Background:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Research Assistants (Maize Trial Preparations and Management). This position is funded by African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC).

Position/Responsibilities:
The Research Assistants will work as members of the SARD-SC project team in Ghana.

Primary Duties:

•  Assists in execution of maize agronomic trials
•  Assist with the collation and analyses of date resulting from agronomic experiments
•  Supervision of on-station and on-farm trials
•  Works with other project staff in capacity building of public and private sector partners to develop and disseminate maize agronomic pactices
•  Provide supports to national programme staff and national partners for field trial management and data management and analysis
•  Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Supervisor
•  Conduct any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

General Information:
Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  BSc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable university/college/polytechnic
•  Basic knowledge of crop management operations
•  Good time management and cropping skills
•  Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
•  Minimum experience of 2 years in a similar position
•  Team player

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are requested to submit a letter of application together with a curriculum vitae, and copies of their credentials addressed to:

The Country Representative, IITA-Ghana
IITA
P. O. Box TL 6
Tamale, Ghana

Or via email to: iitaghana@gmail.com (application and CV only)

Closing Date: 24 May, 2013

The application should address how the candidates background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, and also state names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants should therefore indicate their contact telephone number(s) and/or email address for easy contact.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

{Tropo Farms Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

Tropo Farms is a rapidly growing aquaculture company that produces tilapia for the Ghanaian market. Tropo Farms is expanding its operations and is seeking highly motivated employees to join its growing franchise. The company is already the largest grower of tilapia in Ghana and seeks to becoma a worldclass aquaculture operation.

The Feed Department is seeking to recruit a team of highly knowledgeable and result-driven individuals with the required competencies to work as: Feed Foremen/Feeders.

Remuneration: Very attractive, based on skills and experience

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates should possess a Tertiary Certificate in any Science-related programmed or have a minimum of WASSCE Certificate with good passes in Mathematics/Science subjects
•  Able to understand assigned duties, establish work plans and use appropriate tools and procedures to feed the fish
•  Should have excellent skills in data collection and entry/recording
•  Ability to conduct feeding in an accurate, timely and thoughtful manner
•  Ability to swim is beneficial but not a priority

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should send their CVs and cover letters by-email to:

paul.essah@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 02 May, 2013