Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has
empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the
global economy. ACDI/VOCA currently has 79 projects in 39 countries and
revenues of $168 million. We are seeking Technical Specialists and Operations
Managers for an anticipated multiyear agribusiness and agricultural finance
development project in Ghana. The project aims to identify and develop socially
inclusive agriculture-related finance and investment. The project is expected
to mitigate perceived and actual risks to agricultural lending and increase the
availability of finance for agriculture-related investments. Initial targeted
value chains will include rice, maize and soya.
empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the
global economy. ACDI/VOCA currently has 79 projects in 39 countries and
revenues of $168 million. We are seeking Technical Specialists and Operations
Managers for an anticipated multiyear agribusiness and agricultural finance
development project in Ghana. The project aims to identify and develop socially
inclusive agriculture-related finance and investment. The project is expected
to mitigate perceived and actual risks to agricultural lending and increase the
availability of finance for agriculture-related investments. Initial targeted
value chains will include rice, maize and soya.
The project will likely be based in Tamale and
Accra and will require frequent local travel. These positions are contingent on
ACDI/VOCA being awarded the project.
Accra and will require frequent local travel. These positions are contingent on
ACDI/VOCA being awarded the project.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS
Agribusiness Specialists
Provide
technical assistance to agricultural enterprises and farmers to develop their business
strategies and create well-managed, financially sustainable operations.
technical assistance to agricultural enterprises and farmers to develop their business
strategies and create well-managed, financially sustainable operations.
Support
creation of viable business plans and investment proposals, generating a
pipeline of potential investment opportunities.
creation of viable business plans and investment proposals, generating a
pipeline of potential investment opportunities.
Assist
agribusinesses in expanding their knowledge of finance and management; link
firms with appropriate business development services and financial resources.
agribusinesses in expanding their knowledge of finance and management; link
firms with appropriate business development services and financial resources.
Agricultural Finance Specialists
Work with
financial institutions—including commercial banks, investment firms,
microfinance institutions (MFIs), rural banks, insurance providers and
finance-providing agricultural firms—to expand their capacity to undertake
agriculture related investment.
financial institutions—including commercial banks, investment firms,
microfinance institutions (MFIs), rural banks, insurance providers and
finance-providing agricultural firms—to expand their capacity to undertake
agriculture related investment.
Support
product development and strengthen linkages between agribusinesses and
financial service providers, and increase the availability of finance for
agriculture-related investments.
product development and strengthen linkages between agribusinesses and
financial service providers, and increase the availability of finance for
agriculture-related investments.
Design and
support activities that strengthen financial institutions’ ability to mitigate
perceived and actual risks inherent to agricultural lending and identify
strong, creditworthy borrowers.
support activities that strengthen financial institutions’ ability to mitigate
perceived and actual risks inherent to agricultural lending and identify
strong, creditworthy borrowers.
Qualifications for Technical Specialist Positions:
University
degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, agribusiness, business management,
finance, or other related field is required (advanced degree is preferred).
degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, agribusiness, business management,
finance, or other related field is required (advanced degree is preferred).
At least
five years of experience in one or more of the following areas is required:
agricultural production, rural and agricultural finance, and agribusiness
development.
five years of experience in one or more of the following areas is required:
agricultural production, rural and agricultural finance, and agribusiness
development.
Familiarity with Ghanaian agricultural and/or financial markets required
(experience with maize, rice and soya value chains in Ghana preferred).
Familiarity with Ghanaian agricultural and/or financial markets required
(experience with maize, rice and soya value chains in Ghana preferred).
Excellent
written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of local languages is
preferred.
written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of local languages is
preferred.
Experience
working with international or regional NGOs and companies on donor-funded
projects is preferred.
working with international or regional NGOs and companies on donor-funded
projects is preferred.
OPERATIONS MANAGER POSITIONS
Finance and Administration Manager
Provide
leadership, oversight and management to the project’s Finance/Accounting and
Administrative staff.
leadership, oversight and management to the project’s Finance/Accounting and
Administrative staff.
Ensure all
project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable based on
the established financial management policies of ACDI/VOCA, USAID and local
regulations.
project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable based on
the established financial management policies of ACDI/VOCA, USAID and local
regulations.
Prepare
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, support preparation of annual
project budgets, and ensure all program ledgers and accounts records are up to
date and accurately represented.
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, support preparation of annual
project budgets, and ensure all program ledgers and accounts records are up to
date and accurately represented.
Contracts and Grants Manager
Oversee
and manage all procurement, subcontracting and grant award processes.
and manage all procurement, subcontracting and grant award processes.
Proactively
monitor all grant and subcontract activities to ensure compliance with
ACDI/VOCA, USAID and local guidelines.
monitor all grant and subcontract activities to ensure compliance with
ACDI/VOCA, USAID and local guidelines.
Provide
strong procurement, purchasing and compliance advice and support to the Finance
and Administration Manager, project staff, and other appropriate management.
strong procurement, purchasing and compliance advice and support to the Finance
and Administration Manager, project staff, and other appropriate management.
Qualifications for Operations Manager Positions:
University
degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or other related field is required
(advanced degree is preferred).
degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or other related field is required
(advanced degree is preferred).
At least
five years of experience with an international development organization in a
relevant senior-level position working in financial management is required.
five years of experience with an international development organization in a
relevant senior-level position working in financial management is required.
Experience
working with projects funded by USAID is required; experience with USAID
contracts is strongly preferred.
working with projects funded by USAID is required; experience with USAID
contracts is strongly preferred.
Excellent
written and spoken English is required.
written and spoken English is required.
For
Finance and Administration Manager, demonstrated knowledge of Ghanaian
accounting standards and experience with accounting software packages such as
QuickBooks is required, knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles is strongly preferred.
Finance and Administration Manager, demonstrated knowledge of Ghanaian
accounting standards and experience with accounting software packages such as
QuickBooks is required, knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles is strongly preferred.
For
Contracts and Grants Manager, experience in directly managing a portfolio of
subcontracts and grants is required.
Contracts and Grants Manager, experience in directly managing a portfolio of
subcontracts and grants is required.
How to apply:
To be considered for this recruitment, please
submit a resume to GhanaFinGAP@joinav.org by January 31, 2013.
Please write the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.
Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term
consulting work. In your resume, please provide sufficient detail about your
specific contributions and responsibilities. No phone calls please. Only
finalists contacted. No international benefits will be offered. Ghanaians are
encouraged to apply. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
submit a resume to GhanaFinGAP@joinav.org by January 31, 2013.
Please write the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.
Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term
consulting work. In your resume, please provide sufficient detail about your
specific contributions and responsibilities. No phone calls please. Only
finalists contacted. No international benefits will be offered. Ghanaians are
encouraged to apply. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
