The Afram Plains Development Organisation (APDO) in collaboration with Concern Universal Ghana has secured funding from the Big Lottery Fund of UK to implement a 5 year project: dubbed. “Breaking the poverty chain through self-sustaining communities” in the Krachi East and Krachi Nchumuru districts in the Volta Region.This is an integrated project that will be focusing on village Savings and Loans (VSLA) scheme, strengthening of PTAs, collaboration with Districts Assemblies to enhance effective planning and monitoring and also capacity building for GES personnel in relevant areas.

APDO is therefore seeking to employ qualified persons to fill the position:- Field Officers

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Community sensitisation and animation on the VSLA approach
•   Training of groups on VSLA approach
•   Follow-up support to VSLA groups
•   Training of PTAs and GES personnel
•   Writing of monthly and quaterly reports
•   Undertake any duties that may be assigned by the Project Co-ordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong community mobilization skills
•   Minimum of (2) years work experience in group mobilisation
•   University degree or diploma in relevant subject areas
•   Must be a team player
•   Strong computer skills

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Cover letter, detailed CV  with 2 references and copies of relevant certificates should be sent by Email to:

apdoafram@yahoo.com

or mail to:-

Executive Director,
Box 93,
Donkorkrom E/R

Closing Date: 17 April, 2015

Only applicants who meet these criteria will be contacted for interview.  NB. APDO is committed to gender in all its activities. Therefore women are particularly encouraged to apply for these posts