Description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (www.iita.org), a non-profit organization based in Africa seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join its team in Ghana as Project Manager – Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) project.
Position/Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:
- Be the main contact for YIIFSWA project in Ghana
- Provide effective and efficient management, guidance, cohesion, accountability, and profile to the project activities in Ghana
- Facilitate the work of an inter-disciplinary, international and culturally diverse project team; and manage financial assets in concordance with the results framework of the project and organizational procedures
Coordinates all project activities in Ghana including detailed planning and regular review of progress with
Objective
- Coordinators and implementation teams; and ensure collaboration and communication between various partners and stakeholders
- Apply best practices and tools for project management, including monitoring of progress and budget, procurements, data reposition and troubleshooting
- Manage contracts between IITA and project partners in Ghana Proactively participate in building/strengthening of teams and partnerships
- Prepare and submit technical, financial and other reports to the Project Manager
- In collaboration with the Project Manager, organize annual project planning and review meetings, monitoring tours, and technical workshops in Ghana
- Ensure effective communication within the project team, identify shortfalls, and devise contingency plans
- Be the liaison person for consultations with national R&D leaders, private sector, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders on project related matters
General Information:
Initial appointment is for three years, IITA offers a competitive remuneration package
Qualifications
The candidate should have a Masters/PhD degree in plant or agricultural sciences from a recognized university
Core Competencies:
- At least 5 years of experience in agriculture R&D and project management
- Working experience/exposure to international organizations and interdisciplinary agriculture research
- Familiarity with agriculture and farming systems in Ghana.
- Working experience with yam (Dioscorea spp.) will be an asset
- Experience in team management skills Proficiency in use of computers, database management software, Internet-based tools and other electronic communication tools
- Fluency in oral and written English;
- working knowledge of popular Ghanaian languages
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Applications including Curriculum Vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the:
Country Representative
IITA Ghana Office
PMB L56 University of Ghana
Legon – Accra
Or email: iitaghana@gmail.com
Closing Date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates