RURAL ENTERPRISES PROGRAMME (REP)
(GOG/IFAD/AfDB)

Introduction:
The Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) is part of the Government of Ghana's (GOG) effort to reduce poverty and improve living conditions in rural areas by improving infrastructure, technologies and skills needed for private sector development. The REP has been designed to upscale nationwide, the successful achievements of Rural Enterprises Project Phases I and II (REP-1 & REP-II). REP has 4 main components namely

•  Creation of Business Development Services;
•  Development of Agricultural Commodity Processing Infrastructure
•  Creation of Enabling Business Environment and
•  Programme Co-ordination and Management

REP is to be implemented in at least 161districts nationwide. The Programme is co-financed by the Government of Ghana (GOG), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and African Development Bank (AfDB). A Programme Coordination and Management Unit (PCMU) has been established in Kumasi to oversee the day-to-day activities of the REP.

Qualified and Experienced Staff are urgently required to fill vacant position stated above at the PCMU in Kumasi. All PCMU appointments are Contract-based and reviewed yearly or as otherwise stated in Continuity of Contract will be based on acceptable annual performance rating and also the need for the specific expertise at the PCMU at the time.

He/She will have technical responsibility for the Agricultural Commodity Processing Infrastructure Development component and will be based at the Programme Co-ordination and Management Unit  (PCMU).

•  The ACPID Manager will report directly to the National Programme Director and will generally be responsible for the upgrade of the level of technology of the rural MSE sector by facilitating promotion and dissemination of appropriate technologies in the form of skills training, manufacture of agro-processing equipment, testing and promotion of prototypes through 51 district-based Rural Technology Facilities (RTFs)
•  He/She will lead in the establishment of Rural Technology Facilities (RTFs) and provide support to the management and operations of the RTFs
•  He/She will link up with relevant Public and Private Institutions to determine sustainable management structures for RTFs

Details of specific responsibilities of position will be included in a contract on appointment

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master's Degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification with a Minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification working experience at managerial level. Additional qualification in Management may be an advantage

Generally, applicants should meet the following basic criteria:

•  Travel extensively in the country
•  Functional computer proficiency in MS-Office and the Internet
•  Previous experience with Donor Funded  Systems will be an advantage

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for the above position including CVs and copies of relevant Certificates should be submitted to the following address:

The National Director
Rural Enterprises Programme
Grains Board Building, Off the Lake Road
P. O. Box 6841
Kumasi

Closing Date: 20 February 2013