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Latest Agricultural Jobs In Ghana November 2019
- National Long-Term Expert, Agricultural Inputs & Crop Protection Extension
- Environment Manager / Garden & Grounds Supervisor - Safari Group
- Country Manager - Robert Walters
- Trade Facilitation Specialist - Abt Associates
- Farm Animal Supervisor / Workers - Ceogg Organic Farm
- Farm Manager - Ceogg Organic Farm
National Long-Term Expert, Agricultural Inputs & Crop Protection Extension
The Market Oriented Agriculture Programme in the North-West of Ghana (MOAP-NW) isimplemented jointly with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in 14 districts (all 11 districts of the Upper West Region. plus two districts of Sawla-Tuna-KaIba and North Gonja inthe Savannah Region and one district of Mamprugu Moagduri in North East Region). The programme supports the following value chains: Sorghum and Rice, Groundnut and Soya, Cashew and Mango, and Vegetables. MOAP's objective is to improve the quality of agricultural produce and to strengthen the competitiveness of agro-based value chains.
General Scope
The National Long-Term Expert (NLTE) for Agricultural Inputs and Crop Protection Extension will work under the MOAP Programme Outputs focusing on private sector development. The NLTE will be part of the technical team based in Wa. The work focuses on the network of inputs suppliers, building their capacity to provide technically sound and professional services.
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It cuts across the seven value chains regarding good agricultural practices, inputs supply and crop protection. There will be close interaction with other components of the EU Programme for Productive Agriculture in the Northern Savannah Ecological Zone. As a specific responsibility, the NLTE will contribute to the realisation of the following key indicator:
"65% of clients of 50 selected agro-input dealers who provide agricultural advice are satisfied with the quality of the service"
Specific Key Tasks
- Design of a programme for agro-input dealers, in all 14 districts covered by MOAP to become points of agricultural advice
- Design of a programme for ensuring the introduction and uptake of use. by smallholder farmers, of neem-based products for the control of agricultural pests and diseases
- Design of a programme to provide effective pest management support across the seven focus value chains of MOAB and the introduction with farmers of key pest / disease management regimes
- Produce a written report for each activity ("project") for which the NLTE has been assigned. If activity ("project") stretches over more than a month, provide monthly progress reports,
Your Profile
- B.Sc./M.Sc in Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Sciences; ideally with specialisations in both soil sciences and crop protection
- At least 3 years' professional experience in a comparable position
- Very good understanding of agricultural development issues
- Excellent product knowledge of agricultural inputs used and potentially important for use in production in the focus seven value chains for MOAP in North-West Ghana
- Good knowledge on the safe and effective use of pesticides
- Sound knowledge on Integrated Pest Management
- Knowledge of the production and utilisation of natural pesticides, particularly those derived from neem (Azadirachta indica Juss)
- Strong experience in agricultural value chain development and effective collaboration with the private and public sector
- Experience with results-based monitoring and report writing
- Experience with working in a multi-cultural environment, with good interpersonal relationship and negotiation skills
- Good working knowledge of the Upper West, Savannah and North-East Regions of Ghana
Environment Manager / Garden & Grounds Supervisor - Safari Group
A Wide range of both blue and White collar jobs are available to deserving service providers at all levels. For a Start. the Safari Valley Resort is looking for applications to fill the following positions.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture or any related field
ATTRIBUTES
- Proven experience as an environment manager or any related role
- Problem-solving skills
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge about plants and gardeninh operations
- Knowledge about animals and their feeding
- Knowledge about grooming and health of animals
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GARDEN & GROUNDS SUPERVISOR
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Degree, Diploma or HND in Agriculture or any related field.
ATTRIBUTES
- Good communication skills
- Good Leadership skills
- Physical fitness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Creative and Innovative
- Agility
EXPERIENCE
- HIGH
Selected candidates will be subjected to a three (3) month intensive and professionally measured training and orientation before the trial opening phase.
Again selected candidates would be accommodated on the premises where the resort is located to enable them give customised services to the Resorts valued guests.
Country Manager - Robert Walters
The Country Manager will lead the business from all operations in 3 different locations in the greater Ghana region, including management of employees whilst achieving necessary KPIs and growing the business from strength to strength.
The Country Manager will be based in Ghana, setting the strategy and business objective to gain market share and achieve profitability for the business. This role is suited to an agriculture professional with sound knowledge and a proven track record of expanding businesses.
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Responsibilities
- Recruit and manage every employee in Ghana.
- Set realistic goals/KPIs and distribute budget accordingly.
- Coordinate all operations, negotiations and communications within the company.
- Oversee partnerships with outside parties and focus in expanding the business in Ghana.
- Build a sustainable business structure.
- Take responsibility for profit, revenue, cash, quality targets and impacts to society.
Requirements
- Experience in managing a team of more than 100 people.
- Agricultural experience
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Country Manager for a legitimate foreign company with strong growth in business/big operations
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, at a university outside of Africa
Trade Facilitation Specialist - Abt Associates
Job Summary
- Supporting emterprises and other market actors to strengthen the productivity, profitability and overall competitiveness of select high value crops, as well as better enforcement of existing regulations and standards.
- Support improved coordination of actors in matters related to trade logistics, customs reforms, export promotion and investment promotion
- Knowledge of international and regional trade agreement such as the ETLs is required, as well as knowledge of barriers to trade affecting Ghana's experience with AGOA is desired.
Qualification Required & Experience
- A university degree in Agriculture, business administration, economics, marketing, social sciences or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the areas listed below
- Experience on a USAID-funded project is highly preferred
Location: Accra and Tamale
Farm Animal Supervisor / Workers - Ceogg Organic Farm
Ceogg Organic Farm is one of Ghana's newly and privately owned multi-species nucleus breeding farm located in Kumasi in Ashanti Region, is looking for experienced Farm Animal Supervisor/Workers.
Specific Duties include:
- Coordinate with the farm manager to prioritize tasks and decides on the necessary operations and activities needed to maintain good animal health.
- Collaborate with other farm personnel to develop farm schedules and meet processing goals.
- Records data and creates reports on worker attendance, budget, supplies and animal growth.
- Providing care to injured or ill livestock and enforcing workplace sanitation practices to prevent the spread of disease
- Maintaining the safety, efficiency, and daily feeding of poultry/livestock’s.
- Assist in daily egg collection, cleaning, and transportation.
- Oversee farm machinery that performs certain tasks, such as egg collection and incubators and hatcheries.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Oral & written communication - Listens, gets clarification, interpret written information.
Required Skills or Experience
- Must possess an HND in Animal/Veterinary Science or Senior High School Certificate
- More than 5-10 years’ experience in poultry and livestock’s farming.
Farm Manager - Ceogg Organic Farm
Ceogg Organic Farm is one of Ghana's newly and privately owned multi-species nucleus breeding farm located in Kumasi in Ashanti Region, is looking for experienced Farm Manager.
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Relevant duties include;
- Advices Service Technician about production requirements and to discuss condition of equipment and status of supplies.
- Assigns workers to duties such as collecting, cleaning and sanitizing eggs, feeding and vaccinating chicken, ruminants, and cleaning and disinfecting all farmhouses.
- Directs maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment such as brooder houses, layer house, hatchery, breeding house, automatic feeders, waters, and layer nests.
- Inspects quality of litter, shavings and nests in all the farmhouses.
- Administers poultry and livestock’s medications and vaccinations.
- Ensures that egg and egg room sanitation procedures are followed.
- Accountable for implementing a rodent and vector control program on the farm.
- Prepares egg production, feed consumption and chicken mortality reports as well as ruminants.
- Maintain accurate daily records regarding bag ingredient and production material/equipment deliveries and bag feed production, inventory, Inspect loading and monitor feed quality, weight, and packaging.
- Direct the hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.
- Ensures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chicks and livestock’s quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.
- Follow standard veterinary regulations as well as environmental regulations.
- Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
Required Skills or Experience
- Must possess a Degree in Animal/Veterinary Science or MSC in Agricultural Sciences
- over 10 years’ experience in poultry and livestock’s farming.
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