The Guinea Fowl Farmers Association (GUIFFA) is a registered farmer association that was formed in 2009. Its mission is to reduce poverty amongst rural farmers by producing enough guinea fowls at affordable prices to feed the nation. GUIFFA aims for well-organized guinea fowl groups for sustainable production of guinea fowls as a livelihood in rural areas.

The objectives of GUIFFA are:

•  To promote activities that will enhance the rearing of guinea fowls to produce meat, eggs and kids for the market
•  To produce and sell quality eggs for hatching and consumption
•  To share knowledge on the development and rearing of guinea fowls
•  To improve upon the nutritional state and social of rural dwellers through meat consumption
•  To alleviate poverty among its members
•  To mobilize all guinea fowl farmers in the region under a common platform (association)

Description Of Job

Duration: 2 years, with possibility of renewal
Duty station: Bolgatanga (with regular travelling to the nine districts in the Upper East Region)

GUIFFA is collaborating with Trias Ghana, a Belgium NGO for the implementation of the 2011-2013 programme to strengthen organizational structures and capacities at regional, district and local levels as well as to improve livelihoods of the membership by setting up a system for service delivery (in guinea fowl production, marketing and credit provision). For effective implementation of this programme, GUIFFA is looking for a programme officer / administrator.

Main duties and responsibilities:

•  Ensure and coordinate implementation of project activities
•  Advise executive members and other members on thematic issues such as guinea fowl production and marketing
•  Prepare reports to the GUIFFA executive board and to the main donors
•  Prepare proposals for fundraising
•  Actively liaise with regional, district and group executives within GUIFFA
•  Actively liaise with service providers for guinea fowl producers (such as agro-vets, slaughters and traders)
•  Actively liaise with the GUIFFA back donor
•  Attend stakeholder meetings to represent GUIFFA
•  Ensure proper keeping of financial and office administration
•  Carryout any other responsibilities assigned him/her by the regional executives of GUIFFA.

Qualification Required & Experience

Desirable Qualities:

•  A degree in agriculture, animal science, development studies or social sciences
•  At least one year working experience in similar agricultural projects
•  Experience in finance and administration
•  Fluent in English and familiar with at least one of the languages in the Upper East Region
•  Be pro-active, a team player, good communication skills, able to work with little supervision and able to meet deadlines
•  Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel. Power Point and internet applications)
•  In the possession of a motor driving license

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates can send a cover letter and CV to: GUIFFA, attention to:

Mr. Robert Awuure
GUIFFA Secretary
Email: guiffauer@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 October, 2012