TechnoServe, an international non-governmental organisation whose operations in Ghana span over forty years.

Job Summary

TechnoServe, an international NGO with decades of work in the development sector in Ghana, is looking to recruit qualified and experienced Ghanaians with a strong background in Finance/Investment and a passion to impact positively and tangibly on the lives of the poor by applying for the position:.

Job Title: Deputy Team Leader for Northern Ghana Market/Livelihood Development Programme

Roles and Responsibility:

The Deputy Team Leader will oversee execution of research on target market systems, market strategy and intervention design and negotiations with business partners.

•  She/He will also lead and supervise 3 market managers, who each oversee an output team consisting of 2 full-time colleagues plus assorted STTA.
•  She/He will also oversee implementation of market interventions

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Holds a MA degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, Agricultural Economics or other business related fields
•  7+ years' experience in M4P and/or value chain projects in agricultural/rural markets, ideally with good northern Ghana experience;
•  Experience in relevant market systems (e.g. cereals, maize, rice, soya, livestock, cowpea, shea, high-value horticulture) and/or in relevant support markets (e.g. BDS, finance, agriprocessing/marketing, etc)
•  Understanding of entire value-chain, linkages and support markets, as well as basic understanding of production systems;
•  Demonstrated knowledge of business and ability to write a business case about an economic opportunity
•  Strong analytical abilities
•  Fluent English and relevant northern language(s) skills
•  Experience in Northern Ghana

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must apply by sending a cover letter and detailed CVs/resume to: programrecruitment@gmail.com stating their chosen job title in the subject line on or before (ONE WEEK AFTER DATE OF PLACEMENT)

Closing Date: 20 March, 2013