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CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Project Facilitator – to support the implementation of the Household Economic Security for poor women smallholder farmers Project (HESP) funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The HESP project aims to improve the economic security of women smallholder farmers and their households in Northern Ghana by increasing their productivity and access to inputs and markets.

Job Summary:
The project facilitator for the Household Economic Security for poor women project (HESP) will facilitate the implementation of project activities in the Garu Tempane District. His/Her primary responsibility will be to facilitate the implementation of value chain development activities for Soybean and Groundnuts making use of tested CARE models such as Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA), Community Based Extension Agents (CBEAs), Community Based Land Administration systems   and other appropriate models aimed at providing economic opportunity for women in the soy and groundnut value chain. S/he will support in the implementation of work plans developed with communities and stakeholders and ensure the field implementation of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Mobilise communities for the implementation of the Project using Farmer field Business Schools (FFBS) as a major platform for capacity building.
•   Organize community meetings to sensitize communities on the project.
•   Support in assessing and selecting VSLAs to participate in HESP activities.
•   Conduct trainings on Good Agric practices (GAP) for soybean and groundnuts for members of producer groups.
•   Facilitate capacity building programmes for various groups the project is working with i.e producer groups, marketing committees, male gender champions etc.
•   Mobilise community leaders and existing institutions such as Traditional Authorities (TA) to provide the requisite support for implementation of project activities.
•   Ensure production and dissemination of relevant, quality and user friendly information from the project.
•   Ensure that gender, nutrition and marketing issues are integrated into FFBS activities.
•   Strengthen relationship and linkages between key stakeholders in the Soybean and Groundnut Value Chains.
•   Support Project Officer in strengthening relations between value chain stakeholders in the pilot areas and in creating safe space for dialogue between stakeholders such as producers, aggregators, input dealer, marketers, tillage service providers, extension service providers.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a first degree in a relevant discipline such as Agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, agric extension and training with an understanding and experience in the other
•   At least three years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of three years field practical experience in working with rural communities, including women groups.
•   Experience of working with partners is key to this position
•   Proven and demonstrable facilitation skills, negotiation skills and networking skills
•   Excellent professionalism, relationship building and communication skills
•   Good spoken English and excellent English writing skills and knowledge of local languages in the GaruTempane  district.
•   Basic computing skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook; and, advanced internet searching skills.

Location: Tamale

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

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 27 February, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY