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Field Officer

JOB SUMMARY
Company	SEND GHANA
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	Agriculture
Location	Oti, Bono Eas...
Job Status	Fixed term (R...
Salary	N/A
Education	Bachelor̵...
Experience	3 years
Job Expires	Nov 22, 2024
Contact	...

Company Profile

SEND GHANA, a policy research and advocacy organization, was founded in 1998. The vision of SEND Ghana is “A Ghana where people’s rights and well-being are guaranteed” with a mission “to promote good governance and equality of men and women in Ghana”. It is headquartered in Accra, with network offices in Tamale and Salaga.

Job Description

Position location: Oti, Bono East, Northern, Volta
Reporting to: Regional Project Officer
Contract term: 2 years with possibility for extension
Associates: Project Officers

Objectives Of The Position

To ensure effective coordination, planning, execution, and monitoring of planned activities in district to enable SEND Ghana accomplish its responsibilities as the lead on Ecosystem Development for the FILMA program.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

A. Project Coordination

Shall prepare and submit activity plans and budgets for approval
Shall prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and-annual reports of all implemented activities in the district
To build relationship with stakeholders in both the financial, agricultural, and adjacent sectors in the implementation of FILMA project activities.
Shall coordinate the activities of District Working Groups to amplify the voices young women and PWDs
Shall coordinate the activities of Multipurpose cooperatives at district, zonal and Community levels
Plan and conduct training for SILCs/ VSLAs, Multipurpose Cooperatives, Private Agriculture Service Providers on advocacy and cooperative development
Facilitate recruitment, training, monitoring, and mentoring of Gender Model Families across project communities
Assist in the conduct of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) exercises in the district
Monitor and report on the performance indicators of the project in relation to ecosystem development
Compile success stories and project results in relation to ecosystem development

Required Skills or Experience

Education and work experience required.

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Agricultural Science, Economics, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences, and related disciplines,
A minimum of three (3) years on public policy advocacy, local governance, , access to finance and agricultural development
Experience in working in a development program promoting access to finance for young women and men, single mothers and PWDs in Agriculture and adjacent sectors.
Experience in community level mobilisation, working with social groups, cooperatives and District Assemblies

Key Competency and Skills

Good mobilisation and coordination skills
Policy advocacy and engagements
Research and analysis
Good understanding of access to finance for young women and PWDs
Youth and Gender sensitive project implementation techniques
Computer skills for reporting, planning, monitoring and presentation
Report writing and communication skills
Good presentation and facilitation skills

Based on the demands for this job, we require applicants who are resident in the following districts and appreciate the local context especially ability to speak the dominant local language to apply

Kinpampo north, Kintampo South, Techman, Atebubu Amanten, Sene East, Sene West, Nanumba north, Nanumba south, Yendi, Zabzugu, Nkwanta north, Nkwanta south, Jasikan, Kejibi, Hohoe, Ketu south, south Tongu and North Tongu

How To Apply

If you are ready to lead SEND Ghana's next chapter of growth and impact, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your vision for SEND Ghana to HR/Admin. Manager, career@sendwestafrica.org by 22nd November 2024.
Young women are especially encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must be willing to start immediately.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Join us and build a brighter future for Ghana!

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