Global Communities (formerly CHF International) a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Agriculture/Livelihoods Coordinator for the 5-year USAID funded RING project. This project will focus on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

Job Title: Agriculture/Livelihoods Coordinator
Reports To: Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Agriculture/Livelihoods Coordinator will work closely with the Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist and the livelihoods team to deliver needed capacity building and technical assistance on the RING project. His/her main duties shall include:

•   Coordinate the activities and interventions of the agriculture and livelihoods component
•   With guidance of the Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist, develop TOR to engage service providers/subcontractors in the implementation of RING component one activities
•   Support to develop concept notes for new innovative agriculture/livelihoods interventions for approval and  implementation under RING
•   Facilitate process for cross-district learning by documenting and sharing of best practices across RING districts through workshops and experience-sharing visits to districts.
•   Assist to document best practices of livelihoods intervention implementation in all RING districts
•   Support the Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist to supervise the completion of tasks and subcontract activities by subcontractors, individual contractors and service providers.
•   Provide support to Agriculture/Livelihoods officers in the capacity building and monitoring efforts for RING implementing departments of the District Assemblies.
•   Support in providing technical guidance to Agriculture/Livelihoods officers on the planning, implementation and monitoring of component agriculture/livelihoods activities.
•   Assist the Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist to prepare technical and programmatic reports as required
•   Assist the Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist to manage RING livelihoods interventions
•   Support the livelihoods team to facilitate periodic component activity review sessions and best practices meetings involving the district implementing departments
•   Take lead to develop guidelines and SOW for technical assistance service providers/subcontractors of RING agriculture/livelihoods activities
•   Must be able to act as Agriculture/Livelihoods officer in the zonal office when required
•   Act as Agriculture/Livelihoods Specialist when required.

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties on the RING project.  Global Communities reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES/REQUIREMENTS

•   Proficiency in English (written and verbal) and effective communication and interpersonal skills
•   Computer literacy and proficiency in all Microsoft Office software
•   Efficiency, proactivity and teamwork in delivery of set targets within stipulated deadlines
•   Punctuality, commitment to work ethics, and adaptive to change
•   Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree, preferable Agriculture, Rural and Community Development, Economics, Development Studies or Social Development
•   At least seven (7) years of proven experience implementing agriculture and rural development programs in Ghana.
•   Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines.
•   Fluency in at least one of the Northern region dialects is a plus
•   Familiarity with agriculture, livelihoods and nutrition issues in Northern Ghana at the district level is required.
•   Ability to work with local authorities in Ghana and local NGOs especially at the district level.
•   Experience supervising works of consultants, service providers and subcontractors preferred
•   Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these to stakeholders at the district level.
•   Must be authorized to work in Ghana.
•   Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 60%of time.

Location: Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga

How To Apply For The Job

All applications must be sent to:-

gcring1@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 May, 2015