World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education and enhance food security.

•   Job Title:  Project Officer
•   Reports to : SATISFY PROJECT MANAGER
•   Location:  Kintampo

Job Summary

To facilitate the delivery of all SATISFY Project activities by way of community entry, mobilization, participation in project planning, implementation, monitoring, review as well as evaluation. Collaboration with all relevant partners and stakeholders and working closely with leadership of the Ghana SATISFY field Project Manager.

Major Responsibilities

•   Ensure the implementation of the SATISFY project planned activities in a timely manner and within the project budget.
•   Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support to SATISFY Project beneficiaries (farmers) and / or other project activities planned.
•   Ensure all SATISFY Project activities implementation is guided by developed gender and environmental impact strategies of the project.
•   Plan and implement trainings for farmers and/ or other SATISFY Project beneficiaries and stakeholders in the project area(s) as per the planned project activities.
•   Participate in SATISFY Project meetings and share project activities implementation progress updates with other SATISFY project team members.
•   Prepare project activity progress reports and submit to the Field Project Manager in a timely manner.
•   Lead the organization of project review sessions (annual work plan meetings) at the district level with stakeholders, with support from the Field Project Manager and Project Managers.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BA/BSc Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Food Security, Development Studies, Community Development, Planning or related field.
•   Certificate in Project Management
•   1 – 3 years experience in food security or agriculture.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

•   Strong computer skills and abilities:
•   Strong knowledge of sustainable agricultural (and/or environmental) techniques
•   Knowledge of modern food security and nutrition approaches.
•   Experience in working with livestock farmers.
•   Working knowledge of programs or projects management cycle
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
•   Good report writing and communication skills.
•   Good planning and organization skills.
•   Strong competence in community mobilization and development programming.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

Location: Kintampo

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 26 October, 2014

•   As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
•   All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.