Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

Livelihood Officer (012) - 3 positions; 1 each to be based in Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga).

The Livelihoods Officer will:

•  work closely with the Livelihood / agriculture Specialist and will be responsible for establishing  tools and assessing the economic status and vulnerability level of families;
•  be responsible for the participatory identification and development of nutrition promotion interventions;
•  liaise with actors implementing livelihoods related interventions, particularly with those offering similar and complementary services to families;
•  contribute to organizing and performing sensitization, awareness rising and participatory discussions on how to diversify livelihood activities, among others.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/he will report to the Livelihoods/Ag Specialist and must have:

Atleast bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in livelihood projects, preferably agriculture and livestock preferably under a donor funded project.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)