International Institute of Tropical Agriculture NGO Jobs in Accra
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
To find out more about IITA, visit our website at http://www.iita.org.
Job Description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
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Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks to recruit a National Partner Coordinator under the Accelerating Impact of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) - Ghana Cluster Project.
The Position
The successful candidate will support the Project Lead to Oversee and coordinate national partners engagement for AICCRA-Ghana, including CABI and NIBIO throughout project life.
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement M&E activities for the project, particularly with regard to WB reporting needs and schedule for project deliverables.
- Project Focal Point for Environmental & Social Safeguards
- Underpin national partners workplan and budget development.
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- Coordinate national partners and CABI and NIBIO inputs/reporting into MARLO.
- Monitor fund disbursement and project expenditures by national partners in close collaboration with IITA-Ghana accountant.
- Coordinate AICCRA-Ghana project logistics (e.g., local travel, procurement) and organize physical meetings/trainings in Ghana in close collaboration with IITA admin.
- Coordinate communication between the AICCRA-Ghana team and partners on the ground.
- Coordinate fieldwork/visits and travels of AICCRA-Ghana team to project sites.
- Prepare and implement communication plans for AICCRA-Ghana visibility both in Ghana and on social media and organize project awareness campaigns.
- Report to IITA Country Rep and to AICCRA-Ghana Project Leader.
Required Skills or Experience
Educational Qualifications
- The candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Project Management, Agric-Economics, Economics, Statistics, or a related field with
- at least five (5) years of experience working on a similar project in a well-structured environment or donor-funded organization.
Core Competencies
- Technical expertise in managing and developing Monitoring & Evaluation systems, including the theory of change and results-based management
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- Experience in managing scientists/teams for deliverables and milestones on time and within budget
- Good organizational skills and a high level of efficiency in work processes.
- Experience working with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning platform.
- Good knowledge of financial planning, management and reporting
- Excellent quantitative skills, including advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and other project management software
- Ability to work with a range of national partners.
- Highly motivated, innovative, adaptable, and able to work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. A working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
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.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
To find out more about IITA, visit our website at http://www.iita.org.
Job Description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
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Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks to recruit a National Partner Coordinator under the Accelerating Impact of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) - Ghana Cluster Project.
The Position
The successful candidate will support the Project Lead to Oversee and coordinate national partners engagement for AICCRA-Ghana, including CABI and NIBIO throughout project life.
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement M&E activities for the project, particularly with regard to WB reporting needs and schedule for project deliverables.
- Project Focal Point for Environmental & Social Safeguards
- Underpin national partners workplan and budget development.
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- Coordinate national partners and CABI and NIBIO inputs/reporting into MARLO.
- Monitor fund disbursement and project expenditures by national partners in close collaboration with IITA-Ghana accountant.
- Coordinate AICCRA-Ghana project logistics (e.g., local travel, procurement) and organize physical meetings/trainings in Ghana in close collaboration with IITA admin.
- Coordinate communication between the AICCRA-Ghana team and partners on the ground.
- Coordinate fieldwork/visits and travels of AICCRA-Ghana team to project sites.
- Prepare and implement communication plans for AICCRA-Ghana visibility both in Ghana and on social media and organize project awareness campaigns.
- Report to IITA Country Rep and to AICCRA-Ghana Project Leader.
Required Skills or Experience
Educational Qualifications
- The candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Project Management, Agric-Economics, Economics, Statistics, or a related field with
- at least five (5) years of experience working on a similar project in a well-structured environment or donor-funded organization.
Core Competencies
- Technical expertise in managing and developing Monitoring & Evaluation systems, including the theory of change and results-based management
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- Experience in managing scientists/teams for deliverables and milestones on time and within budget
- Good organizational skills and a high level of efficiency in work processes.
- Experience working with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning platform.
- Good knowledge of financial planning, management and reporting
- Excellent quantitative skills, including advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and other project management software
- Ability to work with a range of national partners.
- Highly motivated, innovative, adaptable, and able to work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. A working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
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