The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is announcing its latest job update. The institution is looking for a National Crop Scientist/Agronomist. The position is based in Accra Ghana.
Tasks:
- Assist to train project partners and beneficiaries on improved production technologies and Good Agronomic Practices on soyabean production;
- Support training of project partners and project beneficiaries on group dynamics and cohesion;
- Contribute to community engagement and selection of project partners and beneficiaries;
- Support training of water users association production, marketing and financial management;
- Develop letters of agreement, develop TORs and bill of quantities to engage service providers;
- Support project activities, monitor progress according to approved work plan;
- Ensure timely and orderly delivery of project equipment, materials and other necessary inputs from FAO to project beneficiaries;
- Coordinate the activities of the project consultants, and project personnel and ensure that information is disseminated between project partners;
- Prepare progress reports of project activities for submission to FAO through the FAOR-Ghana;
- Prepare the final project report (terminal report) according to FAO guidelines and format;
- Perform any other duties as may be required.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- Advance University degree in Agriculture or Agronomy or Agribusiness and any related discipline
- 5 years of relevant experience in project management; and at least 1 year experience in managing emergency food security and livelihoods projects
- Working knowledge of English
• National of Ghana or a legal resident in the country
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FAO Core Competencies:
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
- The position requires good technical knowledge of the soyabean value chains in Ghana
- Extent and relevance of experience in project management and coordination
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of inputs credit schemes; matching grants; VSLAs; market oriented Agriculture schemes and water users association
- Extent and relevance of experience in management of computer programs such as Excel, Word, Power Point and statistical software
- The candidate must demonstrate high communication skills, both verbal and written, negotiation, leadership, vision, strategy, coordination and teamwork
- Experience working with smallholder producers in northern Ghana will be an added advantage
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Closing Date: 25th August, 2023 at 2:59 am
