Job Vacancy For Senior Technical Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the positions of Senior Technical Officer in a reputable state institution

SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

To provide services to farmers

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train groups of farmers in the communities using the curriculum developed by the organisation.
• Train groups of farmers in farm economics/ additional livelihoods usjng the FBS/addi00naI livelihoods modules developed by the organjsatton and its partners.

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• Supervise the activities of cocoa farmer groups.
• Tran Local Cocoa Facilitators (LCF) who will eventually become farmer trainers in the communities.
• Collect and collate data of farms, farmers and farming activities and submit them to the District Extension Co-ordinator.
• Work alongside other stakeholders such as NGOs. donors and govemment agencies to provide best support to the farmers.
• Facilitate farmers' access to credit and inputs.
• Facilitate f-te formation of farmer groups in the communities.
• Encourage the youth to go into cocoa production.
• Encourage farmers to go into additional livelihoods as additional source of income.
• Assist farmers, technically, to identify and control cocoa pests and diseases.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills: both written and oral.
• Possess depth of knowledge in Extension
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Foster relationships and teamwork skills.

QUALIFICATION

• Certificate in Agriculture from a recognised Agricultural college.
• Knowledge in computer applications.

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