The Technology Promotion Officer will:

•   Assist in the implementation of the Agricultural Commodity Processing Infrastructure Development (ACPID). He/she will be responsible for ensuring that the Districts have the requisite system to upgrade the level of technology of rural micro and small enterprises (MSEs). He /she will report to the National Director on matters relating to the development of requisite system for technology transfer to rural MSEs in the districts. Support the establishment and operations of 30 new Rural Technology Facilities (RTFs) in collaboration with the District Assemblies, selected Implementing Entity for the ACPID component and the private sector.
•   Coordinating the delivery of services in training and technology dissemination based on prior needs assessment by the RTFs and BACs including master craft persons training, traditional apprentices training which require the use of Technology Service Providers, occupational safety health and environmental management seminars, NVTI certification and provision of graduate apprentices start up kits and development of light industrial zones.
•   Developing and implementing training schemes for training master crafts persons and apprentices to promote effective linkages and collaboration with the private sector, Local Business Associations and non- governmental organisations (NGOs)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification working experience.
•   Experience with a donor funded agency may be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for the above positions 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: 13 April, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited for interview.