Be part of an international network organization involved in creating fair and sustainable supply chains from producer to consumer.

Based in Ghana, Solidaridad West Africa, part of the Solidaridad network supports the sustainble development of farmers and production systems in West Africa. The company provides capacity building to farmers of oil palm, cotton cocoa, maize and soy in farming practices, organizational development and business practices to enable improved production and access to knowledge, inputs, finance and markets.

The Opportunity

The opportunity is for a dynamic and visionary Managing Director for solidaridad West Africa, who will have overall strategic leadership and operational responsibility for the development of new programmes and fundraising. The successful candidate will be a member of the Executive board of solidaridad network, represent solidaridad in existing and new networks and promote collaboration with key partners in the region and is expected to travel in Ghana and abroad.

Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

•  support the further development and management of existing programmes
•  Lead the continous development of new programs by surveying the local and regional environment
•  Liaise with partner organisations, participating in working committees and conferences in the region to remain abreast with developing initiatives, build the profile of the organisation and identify potential funding sources.
•  Develop programs and fundraising proposal.
•  Ensure good financial governance and financial reporting
•  Oversee projects administration and the effective implementation of the project cycle.
•  Direct and coordinate Human Resource Management.
•  Develop the capacity of the management team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a relevant Master's degree in Economics, Development studies, Agriculture or a related subject area
•  A minimum of 10 years experience in the development of sustainable production chains and rural livelihoods and/or community development in West Africa.
•  A minimum of 5 years experience managing professionals in multi-cultural teams.
•  A broad network with NGOs, government authorities and trading companies in West Africa.

Skills and Competencies required:

•  Proven ability to obtain financing from public and private donors
•  Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French
•  Good facilitation and presentation skills
•  Must be pro-active with the patience to pay attention to detail.

Visit:- www.solidaridadnetwork.org for more information on solidaridad West Africa.

Interested applicants should please apply with their most recent CVs and a one page synopsis indicating why they consider themselves suitable for the position:-

Hr Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive, Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

Or by email to:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 07 December, 2012