{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

The Government of Ghana in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has received a grant from the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) towards the cost of implementing a project on Promoting a Value Chain Approach to Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture.

It is intended that part of this grant will be applied for the recruitment of a Project Officer.

Applications are invited from suitable qualified individuals for the position of a Project Officer for the project – Promoting a Value Chain Approach to Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture, The Project Officer will take lead responsibility for the delivery of the SCCF programme of work under the overall supervision of the
RTIMP coordinator and will ensure direct coordination with the stakeholders of the  RTlMP at the districts level.

The employment contract would be for one year, renewable based on performance. She/He will be based in the national RTIMP Coordination Office in Kumasi.

Specific responsibilities will Include but not limited to:

•  Overall responsibility of the planning, implementation and monitoring of the SCCF activities (under the supervision and coordination with the RTIMP);
•  Prepare annual work plans and manage the project In accordance with them;
•  With supervision from the RTlMP, coordinate SCCF and IFAD program activities on a regular basis, to ensure complementarities;
•  Propose selection criteria and supervise consultants/subcontractors, maintaining strong quality control and providing advisory support as required;
•  Maintain close coordination/linkages with technical implementation partner (agencies, media companies, private service providers and NGOs);
•  Oversee the design and establishment of channels for regular project information dissemination, sharing, and networking among stakeholder communities (from local to national levels);
Oversee the implementation of the daily SCCF project management activities, in close coordination with the national coordinator of the RTIMP, and the district level (providing them with guidance and coordinating all project activities according to joint AWPB);
•  Supervise the procurement and maintenance of project equipment and development of infrastructure;
•  Maintain close coordination/linkages with the other participating Ministries and relevant agencies; Work closely with the RTIMP and key stakeholders (meteorology department and others) to coordinate the overall implementation of project activities;
•  Oversee the needs assessment and provision of required skills training and capacity building of involved government officials, local authorities, and key stakeholders;
•  Lead responsibility for organising the $CCF project -related meetings;
•  Provide support and guidance to the counterpart at the district level in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring project activities (As part of the overall AWPB of the RTlMP). This entails the preparation and monitoring of AWPB in direct manner with the districts (the AWPB of the SCCF will be fully integrated in the AWPB of the RTIMP.

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of experience with the following skills and knowledge:

•  A first degree in a discipline related to Natural Resource Management, water management, or agriculture. A postgraduate degree would be an advantage;
•  A strong background in and experience working on climate change issues is an asset;
•  Be familiar and have strong proven experience in the implementation of development projects (Project management, M&E, good managerial and technical skills)
•  Have a good knowledge of the different national regional and local government level stakeholder institutions concerned with adaptation to climate change (within government, the private sector, civil society and international development partner agencies)
•  Have the ability to work in a multi-sectoral context.

Communications:

•  Excellent knowledge of English, including the ability to set out a coherent argument in presentations and group interactions;
•  Capacity to communicate fluently with other disciplinary specialists and different stakeholders (civil society, government authorities, local communities, project staff);
•  Computer skills: Full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, power point) and common Internet applications will be required.

Competencies:

•  Team-worker and team-builder: you have the capability to foster and coordinate teamwork; and establish harmonious working relationships in multicultural environment
•  Self-developer/Innovator: you are willing to learn, share and acquire new competencies and seek new challenges by exploring new approaches
•  Performer: You will be able to work against an agreed outcome and priorities. You will seek performance feedback from supervisors and support staff in the performance review in a constructive and objective manner
•  Negotiator and communicator: You will engage in audience, commanding attention and respect and inspiring credibility. You will write clearly, succinctly and convincingly as well as listen and communicate effectively to engage others

Note:

•  From time to time and under the supervision of the NPC of RTIMP, the incumbent may be required to take up specific tasks for and participate In missions.
•  The assignment will require frequent travel in the country

How To Apply For The Job

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

The National Programme Coordinator
Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
P. O. Box 7728
Cadbury Hall, Asokwa – Kumasi

Closing Date: 15 October, 2012

Please include telephone and fax numbers and email address to facilitate early and easy contact.

{Guinea Fowl Farmers Association (GUIFFA),Bolgatanga,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

The Guinea Fowl Farmers Association (GUIFFA) is a registered farmer association that was formed in 2009. Its mission is to reduce poverty amongst rural farmers by producing enough guinea fowls at affordable prices to feed the nation. GUIFFA aims for well-organized guinea fowl groups for sustainable production of guinea fowls as a livelihood in rural areas.

The objectives of GUIFFA are:

•  To promote activities that will enhance the rearing of guinea fowls to produce meat, eggs and kids for the market
•  To produce and sell quality eggs for hatching and consumption
•  To share knowledge on the development and rearing of guinea fowls
•  To improve upon the nutritional state and social of rural dwellers through meat consumption
•  To alleviate poverty among its members
•  To mobilize all guinea fowl farmers in the region under a common platform (association)

Description Of Job

Duration: 2 years, with possibility of renewal
Duty station: Bolgatanga (with regular travelling to the nine districts in the Upper East Region)

GUIFFA is collaborating with Trias Ghana, a Belgium NGO for the implementation of the 2011-2013 programme to strengthen organizational structures and capacities at regional, district and local levels as well as to improve livelihoods of the membership by setting up a system for service delivery (in guinea fowl production, marketing and credit provision). For effective implementation of this programme, GUIFFA is looking for a programme officer / administrator.

Main duties and responsibilities:

•  Ensure and coordinate implementation of project activities
•  Advise executive members and other members on thematic issues such as guinea fowl production and marketing
•  Prepare reports to the GUIFFA executive board and to the main donors
•  Prepare proposals for fundraising
•  Actively liaise with regional, district and group executives within GUIFFA
•  Actively liaise with service providers for guinea fowl producers (such as agro-vets, slaughters and traders)
•  Actively liaise with the GUIFFA back donor
•  Attend stakeholder meetings to represent GUIFFA
•  Ensure proper keeping of financial and office administration
•  Carryout any other responsibilities assigned him/her by the regional executives of GUIFFA.

Qualification Required & Experience

Desirable Qualities:

•  A degree in agriculture, animal science, development studies or social sciences
•  At least one year working experience in similar agricultural projects
•  Experience in finance and administration
•  Fluent in English and familiar with at least one of the languages in the Upper East Region
•  Be pro-active, a team player, good communication skills, able to work with little supervision and able to meet deadlines
•  Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel. Power Point and internet applications)
•  In the possession of a motor driving license

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates can send a cover letter and CV to: GUIFFA, attention to:

Mr. Robert Awuure
GUIFFA Secretary
Email: guiffauer@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 October, 2012

{Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. is part of Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division, with offices in Brussels, Jakarta, Melbourne, Nairobi, Oxford, Port Moresby and Washington, DC and project locations worldwide.

Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division is responsible for $750 million in funds under contracts and grants and engages over 4,000 professionals in more than 100 countries.  Cardno provides professional services to create better communities across the globe through planning, design and delivery of physical, economic and social infrastructure. Visit our website at www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets  – to learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.

Description Of Job

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking candidates for Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated program in Ghana designed to facilitate investment in the agriculture sector.

The program will support private investments important to modernization of the rice, maize, and soya value chains for the benefit of rural entrepreneurs and smallholder producers, and address access to finance constraints.  Ghanaian nationals encouraged to apply.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  10 + years of progressively responsible management experience working on donor-funded (preferably USAID) agricultural and/or financial sector projects.
•  Must have experience developing investment opportunities in the agricultural sector (preferably in Northern Ghana).  Agriculture experience with maize, soya and rice ideal
•  Experience working in the financial sector in Ghana
•  Demonstrated excellent managerial and supervisory skills, and ability to ensure financial and administrative efficiency
•  Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations
•  Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including business enterprises, associations, financial institutions, government, and local organizations
•  English language fluency required
•  Ghanaian nationals preferred.

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, please send CV to

EG.Recruitment@cardnoem.com  

Closing Date: 14 October, 2012

•  No telephone inquiries please.
•  Finalists will be contacted.

{Chemonics International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Chemonics International, a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking expressions of interest from long-term professionals for an anticipated USAID/Ghana-funded agricultural and SME finance project designed to increase food security and improve livelihoods through agriculture-led growth and inclusive market access by smallholder farmers.

Key project activities may include increasing access to agricultural finance, promoting and facilitating investment, strengthening local institutions, improving agricultural and enterprise productivity/efficiency and expanding market access in Northern Ghana in the maize, soya and rice value chains.

Chemonics is currently looking for qualified individuals in the following areas of expertise:

•  Agricultural finance (debt and equity)
•  Investment promotion and facilitation
•  Business development services to enhance enterprise performance
•  Value chain strengthening
•  Market linkages for staple crops
•  Transport

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Advanced degree in agriculture or business-related field preferred
•  Proven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance
•  Prior experience with USAID projects highly preferred
•  Experience working collaboratively with the Government of Ghana
•  At least 6 years experience achieving results in relevant technical field
•  Fluency in English is required

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV, cover letter, and phone contact information to

ghana.ag.recruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 28 September, 2012

indicate your area of technical specialty in the subject line of the email. No telephone inquiries, please.

{Solidaridad Network,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Solidaridad West Africa is a Ghana-based, not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of farmers and production systems in West Africa, through the enhancement of value chains of fresh and processed agricultural commodities.

Our activities are focused on the fresh fruit, oil palm, cotton and cocoa sectors. As the West African representative within Solidaridad’s international network (www.solidaridad.nl), we are part of a growing global movement advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade.

Solidaridad trains farmers in farming practices to produce more with less, provide capacity building to producer organizations and enable them to access knowledge, inputs, finance and markets.

We develop certification and roundtable initiatives for sustainable production and assist producers and companies to comply with these standards.

Description Of Job

Solidaridad West Africa is growing fast and has offices in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Ivory Coast.

For the regional office, based in Ghana, we are looking for a:

•  Position: Managing Director
•  Location: Accra, Ghana
•  Reports to: Solidaridad Network Executive Director

Role description
The Managing Director has the overall responsibility for the Solidaridad program in West Africa, he/she will represent Solidaridad in existing and new to be developed networks and promotes collaboration with key partners in the region. The incumbent will be leading the development of new programs and is responsible for fundraising.

The post will be based in the Accra Office, Ghana, but the employee should expect to travel in Ghana and abroad.

Main responsibilities

•  Support the further development and management of existing programs in cocoa, oil palm, gold, soy and cotton;
•  Continuous development of new programs by surveying the local and regional environment in search for potential innovative initiatives
•  Liaison with partner organizations, participating in working committees and conferences in the region to remain abreast with developing initiatives, build the profile of the organization and identify potential funding sources
•  Develop program and fundraising proposals for donors and private sector partners
•  Financial governance and responsible for financial reporting towards Solidaridad Network, donors and private sector partners
•  Responsible for project administration and the effective implementation of the project cycle
•  Human resource management, responsible for the hire and fire of core staff and project personnel
•  Develop the capacity of the management team and coach management team members in their development;
•  The director is a member of the Executive board of Solidaridad Network Foundation which operates internationally in 9 regions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a relevant Masters degree (e.g. in economics, development studies, agriculture etc).
•  At least 10 years working experience in the development of sustainable production chains and rural livelihoods and/or community development in West Africa
•  At least 5 years of experience in managing professionals in multi-cultural teams
•  A broad network with NGOs, government authorities and trading companies in West Africa
•  Proven ability to obtain financing from public and private donors
•  Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French
•  Good facilitation and presentation skills
•  Pro-active nature with the patience to pay attention to detail.

How To Apply For The Job

if you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please submit a letter of motivation and your Curriculum Vitae of not more than 3 pages to the Solidaridad Network:

info@solidaridad.nl

Closing Date:  20 September, 2012

Interviews will take place on the 8th of October 2012 in Accra, Ghana

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

{University Of Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Vacancy: Institute of Agricultural Research, College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above position at Livestock and Poultry Research Centre of the Institute of Agricultural Research, University of Ghana, Legon.

Duties:

General assistance with research work; data entry, writing and supervision of research staff

Qualification Required & Experience

Must hold at least a Diploma in Agriculture or statistics awarded by a recognized University

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should download application forms for Junior and Senior Staff from the University’s website: www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd. Completed forms together with detailed resume and photocopies of relevant certificates and names of three referees who are conversant with applicant’s academic/professional competence should be forwarded to:

The College Registrar
College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 68
Legon

Closing Date: 30th September, 2012

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Description Of Job

Job Vacancy: Implementation Coordinator, Disseminating Innovative Resources and Technologies to Smallholders (DIRTS)

Summary:
IPA Ghana seeks an Implementation Coordinator who will coordinate implementation of three major interventions under the Disseminating Innovative Resources and Technologies to Smallholders (DIRTS) study: marketing commercial rainfall index insurance products, marketing agricultural input technology packages and providing community-based mobile extension services. Lead Principal Investigators on the DIRTS study are Dean Karlan and Christopher Udry of Yale University. The study’s interventions are implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Ghana Insurers Association and several other partners. This position will be based in Tamale, with required travel across the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions.

The Implementation Coordinator, working closely with the evaluation team, will design implementation protocols and auditing tools, oversee implementation finances, manage implementation field staff and coordinate implementation partner relationships. Specifically, the Implementation Coordinator will;

•  Coordinate implementation of rainfall index insurance marketing, including designing a marketing protocol and tracking insurance sales and outcomes
•  Coordinate implementation of agricultural technology package marketing, including designing a marketing protocol and tracking input sales and distribution
•  Coordinate implementation of community-based mobile extension component, including designing an extension protocol and monitoring the activities of community-based extension agents
•  Develop monitoring and auditing systems for implementation activities
•  Advise the evaluation team on evaluation protocols, tools and deliverables
•  Work closely with the evaluation team on the community-based mobile survey component
•  Manage relationships with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, donors, regulatory bodies, local and international research institutions, and implementation partners
•  Create budgets and track financial expenditures

Qualification Required & Experience

It is required that candidates have:

•  An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in agricultural economics, development economics or other field related to international economic development
•  Three or more years of project management experience, with one or more years experience in an agricultural project
•  Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse teams, partners and constituencies
•  Strong budgeting and financial management skills
•  Fluency in English, and strong oral and written communications skills
•  Willingness to commit to a two-year position

It is preferred that candidates have:

•  Advanced knowledge of data management in Excel and/or Stata
•  Experience in agriculture and/or agricultural insurance in Ghana
•  Experience designing implementation or evaluation projects, including supervising field teams
•  Fluency or proficiency in Dagbani
•  Willingness to commit to a three-year position

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, follow these instructions exactly:

•  Compose an email with this subject line: IPA Ghana DIRTS Implementation Coordinator: Firstname Lastname.
•  Attach both your cover letter and CV in Word or PDF format. Do not send any other attachments.
•  Send the email and attachments to:

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

Closing Date: 15 Septembe, 2012

Due to the high volume of applications received by IPA, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

A reputable company invites applications from highly motivated and qualified individuals for the following positions.

Quality Assurance Manager

Description Of Job

To develop and maintain efficient and effective day-to-day management of quality assurance systems in vegetables operations in the company. Maintain products safety, legality and quality throughout the manufacturing operations.

Qualification

•  Degree in Food science or Agriculture related courses preferably BSc in Food science, BSc in Agriculture or BSc in Horticulture.
•  Knowledge in auditing or certificate in auditing courses
•  Fresh Produce industry experience.

Personal Attributes

•  Flexible hours set to meet the needs of the position and willingness to work in a global team of professionals.
•  Smart, creative and innovative
•  Honest and strong work ethics and integrity
•  Ability to work well with all levels of management executive leadership and support staff

Responsibilities

•  Ensure that the company’s quality assurance policies and procedures are developed, reviewed and implemented consistently.
•  Establish, implement and maintain the HACCP systems including coordination of HACCP team activities. Carry out initial and subsequent validation of the HACCP plan.
•  Initiate remedial measures and control od non-conforming products until the deficiency or unsatisfactory conditions are resolved.
•  Undertake periodic scheduled/unscheduled internal audits in the production facility.
•  Act as point of contact to customers, suppliers and service providers on quality and safety related food aspects.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae and relevant certificates to advert number:

G.C. 126
c/o Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O. Box 742
Accra

Closing Date: 30 September, 2012

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Description Of Job

Monitor and report on product quality and production processes. Ensure production of good quality products, safe and within legal requirement and in adherence to HACCP system.

Qualification

Academic Qualification

•  Degree or Diploma in Food Science or Agriculture related field.
•  Related industry experience

Personal Attributes

•  Able to work under minimal supervision
•  Self motivated
•  Good communication skills
•  Legible hand writing
•  Good decision maker
•  Good team player

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae and relevant certificates to advert number:

G.C. 126
c/o Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O. Box 742
Accra

Closing Date: 30 September, 2012

{Solidaridad Network,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Solidaridad West Africa is a Ghana-based, not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of farmers and production systems in West Africa, through the enhancement of value chains of fresh and processed agricultural commodities.

Our activities are focused on the fresh fruit, oil palm, cotton and cocoa sectors. As the West African representative within Solidaridad’s international network (www.solidaridad.nl), we are part of a growing global movement advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade.

Description Of Job

Vacancy Announcement: Project Officer (Ghana Office)

Background information
West Africa Fair Fruit is a Ghana-based, not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of farmers and production systems in West Africa, through the enhancement of value chains of fresh and processed agricultural commodities.

Our activities are focused on cocoa, oil palm, cotton and other sectors. As the West African expertise centre within the Solidaridad international network (www.solidaridad.nl), we are part of a growing global movement advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade. We are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below in Ghana.

This position provides an opportunity to be part of the development of an international, agricultural sustainability and mainstream certification standards for sustainable cocoa, and to contribute to developing human capacity within the West African cocoa sector to implement cocoa sustainability interventions, as a tool for improving the income and livelihoods of West African cocoa farmers and their families.

Position: Project Officer (Ghana Office)
Location: Accra Office, Ghana
Reports to: Ghana Cocoa Programme Manager

Role description
As the WAFF cocoa programme continues to expand in Ghana and across the West Africa region, the Project Officers will take responsibility for ensuring that WAFF continues to deliver a professional service to (public and private) partners as well as farmer groups, supporting them to prepare for voluntary certification standards.

In particular, candidates will provide expert advice on how to prepare for cocoa certification activities and will underpin the cocoa programme’s training activities.
Candidates should be flexible to travel across the cocoa producing areas in Ghana (and sometimes to West African Countries).

Responsibilities

Main Activities

•  providing technical guidance for programme partners related to a range of voluntary certification standards;
•  conducting gap analyses and pre-audit assessments to help partners gauge their current level of compliance;
•  co-developing certification action plans;
•  supporting the development of strong internal management systems (IMS) and IMS teams;
•  training and providing technical support/advice to Licensed Buying Companies, Manufacturing Companies, government agencies, NGOs and other cocoa sector stakeholders, focusing on the activities and processes required to achieve certification against voluntary standards;
•  coaching and supporting WAFF’s partners to identify training/capacity needs, and suggesting solutions;
•  co-developing and maintaining a library of suitable adult training materials, for different audiences;
•  delivering training of trainers and to help build understanding and human capacity around voluntary certification standards;
•  Leading and managing farmer organization development projects
•  Liaising between project implementing partners and stakeholders through planning and reporting
•  contributing to a broader strategy to build overall capacity within West Africa on certification issues
•  Other tasks, as required, to support the cocoa programme team and WAFF in general to achieve set objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  1st Degree in Agricultural Science, Development Studies or related field
•  At least 3 years continuous working experience (preferably in farmer training, farmer organization development, capacity building of partners and project management)
•  Very good knowledge in cocoa certification, agricultural and environmental sustainability will be added advantage
•  Very good knowledge in Ghana’s cocoa sector and current trends in the industryM

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please submit a cover later and your Curriculum Vitae to the WAFF Administrator:

admin@waffco.org

Closing Date: 24 August, 2012

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A PROJECT OFFICER POSITION.