Masara N' Arziki Farmers Association is a farmers association and is active in the Northern sector of Ghana with it secretariat in Tamale. At the moment Masara has over 10,000 members with over 52,000 acres and the association is providing several services to its members including provision of agro inputs on credit, extension services, and buying of maize for at a guaranteed price. Masara is managed by professional staff and an elected Executive Council.

Masara is looking to employ the following under listed employees:- GPS Surveyor

Job Sumamry

Masara N'Arziki has more than 50.000 acres under cultivation. In the process of increasing IT applications in the field, GPS mapping becomes more and more important. The GPS Surveyor would be responsible for training field officers on the use of GPS hand devices for mapping. Next to this, she/he will be responsible for setting up and integrating GPS in all major processes. She/he will report to the operations manager.

Skills required

•   Proven experience in Mapping and Plotting
•   Proven IT Literate
•   Ability to use GPS tracking devices software's, ArcView - GIS
•   Train employees on the use of GPS device for mapping of fields

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a ceritifate or diploma holder in the social sciences, computer science or any related course
•   3 - 5 years experience in any GPS tracking software and general IT
•   Ability to communicate effectively, time management and interpersonal skills
•   At least 5 years working experience
•   Young and dynamic with high level of initiative and enthusiasm

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their application letters and curriculum vitae of maximum 3 pages to the email address below:-

masara@masaranarziki.com

Closing Date: 31 January, 2014