The Government of Ghana has received funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the implementation of the Northern Rural Growth Programme. The programme is highly demand-driven and private sector-led and adopts a value chain approach for developing agricultural growth in Northern Ghana. Nearly 45,000 households will directly benefit from a comprehensive intervention including strengthening of producer organisation, infrastructure improvements, improved access to irrigation and agricultural funding.
The programme aims at developing agricultural value chains and increasing agricultural production. It will help vulnerable groups, including women and young people, create profitable commodity and food chains, while improving market linkages for these agricultural products with the domestic and export markets.
The programme covers the three northern regions (Upper East, Upper West and Northern region) and contiguous savannah districts of Brong Ahafo Region.
Required Skills or Experience
- At least MSc. in Agriculture, and in particular, Agric Economics, Agribusiness, Project Managementor related specialised discipline at advanced level.
- At least 5 years experience in full-time working with donor-funded Programme entailing leadership qualities;
- Proven team building, networking and communication qualities/abilities.
- Good knowledge of Government systems and decentralised structures
- Knowledge and experience with PPPs is essential
- Experience with agricultural value chain development in Ghana is essential
How To Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:
The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 5.00p.m. on Wednseday 25th March, 2015
For further information please contact:
THE PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
NORTHERN RURAL GROWTH PROGRAMME
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
P. O. BOX TL 1237, TAMALE,
Mobile: 0243130060 (for enquiries only)