BuildCocoa is a six (6) years project aimed at building a sustainable cocoa sector in Ghana. It is being implemented by national and international partners to realize a sustainable value chain for cocoa in Ghana. We envisionmentally and socially sustainable for all actors. The project supports farmers in increasing their yields and generating more household income through the adoption of Certification Standards.

The partnership targets a value chain in which poverty of cocoa farmers in tackled and future supply of cocoa is secured, and will lead to structural proverty reduction, sustainable economic growth and self-reliance.

The project seeks to recruit personnel to fill the following vacancy:- Internal Managment (IMS) Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

•   Represent the certification management of the group
•   Represent the farmer group to outside parties
•   Coordinate all training activities of the group
•   Set up and operate an internal management system for the group
•   Revise and approve internal documents
•   Assist in maintaining internal documents
•   Assess the entry of new producers and advice the appropriate committee
•   communicate with the certification body
•   coordinate external inspection with the certification body

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least first degree in Agriculture or related Discipline

Experience

•   Demonstrated understanding of certification standards and processes
•   Knowledge / experience of working with certification systems
•   Knowledge in the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Personal Skills

•   Strong inter-personal and good written and verbal communication skills
•   Ability to run a team and train other people
•   Valid license and ability to ride a motorbike in rough terrain
•   Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
•   Proficient in the Akan languages Trainers

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons with requisite qualification should strictly send their CV and cover letter to the email:-

adwumapacertjob@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 23 May, 2014

The subject line should be the position being applied for