CARE International is looking for a dynamic, experienced and motivated person to fill the position of a Field Agent on the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership Project (CCP). The project aims to improve livelihoods in cocoa-growing communities and secure cocoa production in parts of the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo regions.

The Field Agent will be based in Amansie West district in the Ashanti region and will be required to travel to averagely 18 to 20 communities within the district.  The Field Agent will report directly to the Project Facilitator responsible for the District and stationed in the District capital.

Key Responsibilities:
The Field Agent will assist the Project Facilitator (PF) in implementing the Project at the district and community level including;

•   Work with Project Facilitator in the preparation of work plans, capacity building modules, planning and delivery of training sessions.
•   Support awareness creation and sensitisation activities in project partner communities
•   Support PF in the conduct of Community Mobilisation and the development of Community Action Plans.
•   Attend all project-related meetings involving project community partners.
•   Submit monthly reports to Project Facilitator on project implementation.
•   Ensure monthly documentation of project best practices
•   Assist the PF in the preparation of monthly forecast and quarterly financial and activity reports.
•   Support project M&E Assistant to implement the M&E plan (SROI Framework) and monitor its implementation in the districts.
•   Lead community sensitization and interventions in all participating communities in collaboration with partners and in line with project objectives
•   Monitor implementation of Community action Plans
•   Monitor and evaluate activities of all partners and submit reports to the Project Facilitator

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Agriculture or related field
•   At least Two years of practical experience in working with communities, Community Based Organisations (CBOs) especially Farmer-based Organizations (FBOs) and other NGOs
•   Experience in facilitating linkages, relationship building and networking
•   Experience in Adult Training Methodologies such as the use of PRA/PLA tools
•   Good spoken English, excellent writing skills in English with excellent spoken Twi (Akan)
•   Computer skills.
•   Ability to ride a motor bike (valid motor riding license)
•   Willingness to live in a rural community and travel throughout all communities in the respective districts
•   Appreciable working knowledge of Akan customary practices

Location: Ashanti Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 18 June, 2013

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