Solidaridad West Africa is a not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of farmers and production systems in West Africa, through the enhancement of value chains of fresh and processed agricultural commodities and other non-agricultural commodities.

Our activities in West Africa are focused on fresh fruits, oil palm, gold, cotton, maize, soy and cocoa. As the Regional Expertise Center (REC) within Solidaridad’s international network, we are part of a growing global movement advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade.

As the Regional Expertise Center (REC) within Solidaridad’s international network, SWA focuses on stimulating sustainable supply chains through innovations in good practices, robust infrastructure, sustainable landscapes management and enabling policy environment.

Solidaridad trains producers in best practices to produce more with less. We provide capacity building to producer organizations and enable them to access knowledge, inputs, finance and markets. We develop and promote the integration of good economic, social and environmental management into standard business and production practices.

Solidaridad West Africa’s regional office is based in Accra, Ghana. SWA currently have program activities and operations in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone. SWA seeks to recruit highly qualified and motivated persons for the following positions for their operations in Ghana and within the West Africa sub-region.

Profile Summary

The position supports programme co-ordination at Country level. The role , under the supervision of the Country Representative, will provide both administrative and programme support to the Ghana Country Office in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring the country programmes, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with Solidaridad rules and regulations to achieve smooth implementation of programmes and key performance indicators.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Country Representative to co-ordinate and manage programme activities
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other activities focusing on the technical aspects.
• Researches, analyzes, and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on relevant topics to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building through research and analysis of information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building.
• Organize and maintain the projects/programme, updates and keep a calendar of programme events.
• Follow the programme monitoring system and update information concerning the progress of projects, periodically documents and report results of activities
• Support the development of technical and financial reports based on Solidaridad’s specific planning, implementation and reporting procedures
• Assist in resource mobilization through developing project proposals, concepts and innovations

Qualifications Required & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Planning, or related fields
• At 2 years’ experience in Programmes and projects management
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in use of MS Office suite
• Able to work in fast-paced environment
• Must be self-motivated

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Please send a one-page motivation letter (addressed to the Regional Director, Solidaridad West Africa) and a resume in English to

solidaridad.wa@solidaridadnetwork.org and indicate the position you are applying for in the subject header.

Closing Date: 30 June, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.