Serendipalm Co. Ltd. operates Ghana’s only palm oil commercial project with small holders and a “traditional” village-based oil mill. The project supplies several brands in Europe and the U.S., is organic and fair trade certified and has a positive impact on rural development in the Eastern Region.

Job Description

Serendipalm Co. Ltd. operates Ghana’s only palm oil commercial project with small holders and a “traditional” village-based oil mill. The project supplies several brands in Europe and the U.S., is organic and fair trade certified and has a positive impact on rural development in the Eastern Region.

Responsibilities:

•   Register and contract new farmers and farmer Associations.
•   Help generate and update farm/farmer documentation (sketch maps using data collected with GPS, update contracts and farm entrance forms of farmers, etc.)
•   Support farmers to maintain record keeping documentation.
•   Support in the formation and strengthening of the various farmer Associations.
•   Support in farmer training/education i.e. sensitization, technical advice and facilitate information sharing between farmers and Serendipalm.
•   Conduct internal and risk-based inspections.
•   Provide extension support to farmers to ensure increased productivity and conformity to Social and Fair Trade (SFT) and organic regulations with reference to the Serendipalm Quality Manual.
•   Provide technical advice to farmers who are registered with Serendipalm ICS, on good agricultural management practices in oil palm (newly planted and existing), Cocoa, etc.
•   Conduct harvest monitoring as well as spot checks- investigate issues of potential fraud as needed.
•   Shall encourage Serendipalm Grower Group farmers to supply quality Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFBs) in both peak and lean seasons.
•   Ensure organic and fair trade integrity.
•   Collect data where necessary, and also provide support to the ICS Manager etc. in data entry, analysis and reporting.
•   Shall carry out other assignments as requested by management.

Serendipalm Offers:

•   A secure job with opportunities for growth
•   Performance-based competitive compensation and benefits
•   A very collegial and constructive working environment
•   Management support of training to enhance job skills and experience
•   References will be required

Qualification Required & Experience

Required qualifications (must haves):

•   A formal qualification in agricultural science at diploma or bachelors levels.
•   At least 1 year of relevant employment in agriculture preferably working with oil palm and/or cocoa farmers.
•   Self-driven, motivated, team-oriented and able to communicate and work with colleagues in a productive and open style
•   Ability to analyze a problem and select practical solutions.
•   Excellent written and spoken communication and a proactive approach to effective communication in Twi and English are a must.
•   Willingness to undergo training on organic agriculture for at least six months.
•   Willingness to relocate full time to Asuom, Eastern Region
•   Basic computer skills (email, MS Office excel)

Location: Asuom, Eastern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Apply by: sending your CV and application letter to:-

serendipalm@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 May, 2015