Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global change organization that transforms adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations.  RI bridges the gap between immediate humanitarian relief and long-term community development.  RI also comprises EnterpriseWorks/VITA (EWV) to expand its work to combat poverty by helping small producers and other entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that create jobs and increase productivity, market opportunities and incomes.  The merged organization is currently working in more than 30 countries to combat global poverty through humanitarian and economic development programs based on sustainable, enterprise-oriented solutions.

Job Summary

Program Summary:
RI/EW is currently seeking advisors and experts for key positions in the upcoming 5-year USAID Ghana Agricultural Technology Transfer Project (ATT) Project.  The overall goal of the ATT Project is to provide technical assistance and capacity building for increasing the availability of agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana to focusing on improved seed technologies, including biotechnology; managing soil fertility; agriculture sector communications and knowledge management tools; strengthening capacity for agricultural research for technology development and transfer; and to strengthen public and private sectors to disseminate such technologies.  The project will focus on maize, rice, and soya and will be closely integrated with other USAID Ghana Feed the Future (FtF) and Government of Ghana’s projects and programs in the seed and soil fertility sectors.

Position Summary:
The ICT Specialist will lead the ICT Component of the project and will provide technical expertise.  S/he will also coordinate closely with the other components of the project (Seed Industry Management, Soil Fertility, and Organization Development)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Ensure quality control of overall program implementation;
•  Provide technical guidance to increase and improve the information and communication flow along the value chains (including marketing information) by using innovative ICT.
•  Maintain effective communication  and relationship with all the stakeholders for coordination and implementation of the activities and to develop partnership opportunities;
•  Oversee and manage all staff working for the component, including short or long-term consultants;
•  Oversee and ensure quality implementation of teaming partner and other actors involved in the component;
•  Ensure that activities are on track, including developing and implementing solutions as necessary;
•  Providing overall guidance and direction focusing the program team on achieving agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives;
•  Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures;
•  Oversee that key program activities are achieved per program budget, timeline and donor requirements;
•  Maintain effective communication with all the stakeholders for coordination and partnership opportunities;
•  Perform other duties as needed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications &Requirements:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

•  S/he must have a minimum of MSc Degree in information technology, computer science or related field.
•  Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in ICT in Africa, with preference for work in the agriculture sector.
•  Experience with the application of electronic, digital, mobile phone as well as other mass media technologies to disseminate information to rural populations.
•  Experience in team management
•  Previous experience in West Africa; experience in Ghana is strongly preferred.
•  Fluent English required
•  Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, and communication skills

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please click on this link:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=283

OR

Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to:

hrdevelopment@ri.org

Closing Date: 23 December, 2012