Specific Job Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of Trade Hub's value Chain component Lead (based in Accra, Ghana) the MIS specialist will have responsibility for the successful implementation of all Trade Hub's MIS activities in West Africa.

•   Finalise the CFENABVI's MIS platform and promote its usage by livestock market actors - the main activities under this strategy will focus on the training of national administrators and data collectors, the sensitization of market actors on the usage of market information in their business
•   Build upon and enhance the quality of the information services provided through RESIMAO's web platform, and identify new cereals market players in the region to expand the visibility and reach of RESIMAO's market information
•   Improve the African Cashew Alliance's market information platform and expand the number of users
•   Scale up the usage of the Burkinable shippers council's freight platform among truckers and carriers throug mobile solutions
•   Collaborate with programme partners and regional mobile operators to promote the usage of Mobile Money in cross-border trade in the region
•   Build good and continous relationship with existing partners
•   Support Trade Hub's operations team in procuring consultants and service providers for MIS activities by drafting TORs, and defining outputs and timelines
•   Coordinate and regularly follow up work of consultants and service providers
•   Plan, organise and lead the various MIS workshops and trainings
•   Maintain communication, and monitor on-going activities

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Highly motivated self-starter with a proven history of dynamic performance
•   Proven ability to network, work in teams and help build credibility
•   Excellent project management skills with proven track records of achievement in challenging situations
•   An advanced degree in ICT-based information systems, and their application in business, marketing or related fields
•   8-10 years experience managing MIS development lifecycles (analysing, designing, implementing, monitoring) and mobile information dissemination technologies
•   Experience with mobile money in West Africa a plus
•   Previous experience designing and implementing MIS training
•   Familiarity with agriculture, agribusiness and comodity trade a plus
•   Previous West African work experience
•   Fluency in English and French
•   Ability to travel in West Africa as required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters via email to:

recruitment@Watradehub.com

Closing Date: 02 March, 2016