US Mission Agricultural Jobs in Ghana
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This position will be a member of the Regional Economic Growth Office (REGO), and she/he will manage regional Feed the Future (FTF) and other related programs and relationships that support the Mission’s objectives to reduce poverty and advance food security, resilience and trade in West Africa. REGO works in partnership with a multitude of African institutions and private sector partners to achieve development goals and promote U.S. foreign policy objectives.
To engage on and appropriately manage REGO programs and responsibilities, the incumbent will develop and maintain relationships with senior regional officials, private sector actors, donor and implementing partners, USAID and USG interagency colleagues in Washington and in bilateral Operating Units in the West Africa sub-region. The incumbent will support the implementation of the West Africa Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Regional Plan, REGO and its partners which jointly seek to:
1.) increase inclusive agricultural-led economic growth through increased and improved trade and investment, enhanced private sector competitiveness, and scaled-up agricultural technologies;
2.) strengthen the resilience of people and systems; and
3.) improve nutrition outcomes through improved access to safe and nutritious foods, especially among women and children.
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Additionally, as a representative of USAID and during execution of her/his AOR/COR duties, the incumbent will be expected to occasionally perform public speaking engagements. But more often, the incumbent will represent the USG in regional meetings with high level regional and national government counterparts and other donors. Incumbent will prepare speeches for high level USG representatives such as the Mission Director and U.S. Ambassador. As a member of REGO, the incumbent will participate in the writing of annual and other reports, success stories, press releases, etc.; prepare approval documents, budgets, and memos; help manage USAID’s internet-based information management systems; and help respond to taskers from Mission or Embassy leadership and/or Washington, as needed.
The incumbent is expected to learn and comply with USAID rules and procedures and adhere to the ethical and contractual requirements for Agency and USG personnel. She/he will be expected to respond flexibly and capably to a wide range of work-related requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to U.S. Congressional inquiries and other Washington policy and operational requests, supporting VIP visits, and carrying out ad-hoc assignments as required by unforeseen Mission/Agency requirements at the discretion of the Mission Director, Deputy Director, or REGO Office Director
Other Program Support:
The Agriculture Team is small. This necessarily means that all staff will from time to time perform other duties as decided by the office chief. These may entail performing work in an “acting” capacity for a colleague who is traveling or on leave, assisting a colleague with an especially urgent task, or personally taking responsibility for a special project.
As an example, special projects may require the incumbent to act as an expert on special projects, advising top management on major office issues, or lead, conduct or participate in complex management studies and reviews–particularly those with wide or significant effect upon USAID’s strategic focus, policy, processes, operations, fiscal control and economy, and those where the boundaries of the studies may be broad.
3. Supervision Received: The incumbent works under the general supervision and policy guidance of the Agriculture Team Leader, or whomever else designated by the Regional Economic Growth Office Director. The designated supervisor will review and approve his/her
work plan and performance measures. The incumbent is also expected to collaborate with the Program Office where appropriate.
4. Supervision Exercised: The incumbent serves as COR or AOR/Alternate and Activity Manager for Agriculture, Food Security, and other FtF-related activities in the Mission, and monitors grantees/contractors accordingly.
12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Applications will be pre-screened and only those that meet the Minimum Qualifications will be considered. These are the minimum qualifications necessary to be considered for the position:
a. Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, trade or
investment, international development, food security is required.
b. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of seven years combined of professional-level experience directly involved in agricultural market systems development; food, animal and plant safety; agribusiness; trade and economic development. Prior experience in project design, management, and implementation, is required.
c. Language Proficiency: Fluent knowledge of English and French is required. The incumbent must have excellent oral and written language and communication skills in English and French. Language proficiency may be tested.
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
This position will be a member of the Regional Economic Growth Office (REGO), and she/he will manage regional Feed the Future (FTF) and other related programs and relationships that support the Mission’s objectives to reduce poverty and advance food security, resilience and trade in West Africa. REGO works in partnership with a multitude of African institutions and private sector partners to achieve development goals and promote U.S. foreign policy objectives.
To engage on and appropriately manage REGO programs and responsibilities, the incumbent will develop and maintain relationships with senior regional officials, private sector actors, donor and implementing partners, USAID and USG interagency colleagues in Washington and in bilateral Operating Units in the West Africa sub-region. The incumbent will support the implementation of the West Africa Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Regional Plan, REGO and its partners which jointly seek to:
1.) increase inclusive agricultural-led economic growth through increased and improved trade and investment, enhanced private sector competitiveness, and scaled-up agricultural technologies;
2.) strengthen the resilience of people and systems; and
3.) improve nutrition outcomes through improved access to safe and nutritious foods, especially among women and children.
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Additionally, as a representative of USAID and during execution of her/his AOR/COR duties, the incumbent will be expected to occasionally perform public speaking engagements. But more often, the incumbent will represent the USG in regional meetings with high level regional and national government counterparts and other donors. Incumbent will prepare speeches for high level USG representatives such as the Mission Director and U.S. Ambassador. As a member of REGO, the incumbent will participate in the writing of annual and other reports, success stories, press releases, etc.; prepare approval documents, budgets, and memos; help manage USAID’s internet-based information management systems; and help respond to taskers from Mission or Embassy leadership and/or Washington, as needed.
The incumbent is expected to learn and comply with USAID rules and procedures and adhere to the ethical and contractual requirements for Agency and USG personnel. She/he will be expected to respond flexibly and capably to a wide range of work-related requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to U.S. Congressional inquiries and other Washington policy and operational requests, supporting VIP visits, and carrying out ad-hoc assignments as required by unforeseen Mission/Agency requirements at the discretion of the Mission Director, Deputy Director, or REGO Office Director
Other Program Support:
The Agriculture Team is small. This necessarily means that all staff will from time to time perform other duties as decided by the office chief. These may entail performing work in an “acting” capacity for a colleague who is traveling or on leave, assisting a colleague with an especially urgent task, or personally taking responsibility for a special project.
As an example, special projects may require the incumbent to act as an expert on special projects, advising top management on major office issues, or lead, conduct or participate in complex management studies and reviews–particularly those with wide or significant effect upon USAID’s strategic focus, policy, processes, operations, fiscal control and economy, and those where the boundaries of the studies may be broad.
3. Supervision Received: The incumbent works under the general supervision and policy guidance of the Agriculture Team Leader, or whomever else designated by the Regional Economic Growth Office Director. The designated supervisor will review and approve his/her
work plan and performance measures. The incumbent is also expected to collaborate with the Program Office where appropriate.
4. Supervision Exercised: The incumbent serves as COR or AOR/Alternate and Activity Manager for Agriculture, Food Security, and other FtF-related activities in the Mission, and monitors grantees/contractors accordingly.
12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Applications will be pre-screened and only those that meet the Minimum Qualifications will be considered. These are the minimum qualifications necessary to be considered for the position:
a. Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, trade or
investment, international development, food security is required.
b. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of seven years combined of professional-level experience directly involved in agricultural market systems development; food, animal and plant safety; agribusiness; trade and economic development. Prior experience in project design, management, and implementation, is required.
c. Language Proficiency: Fluent knowledge of English and French is required. The incumbent must have excellent oral and written language and communication skills in English and French. Language proficiency may be tested.
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