• Reports to:
  Project Coordinator
• Location:
   Project sit specified, Ghana
• Deadline to
  apply: 26th October, 2016
• Duration: 24
  months (maximum)
• Desired start
  date: 14th November, 2016
• Job code:
   EP-IMPL-02

• Savelugu-Nanton,
  Kumbungu, and Tolon in the Northern region;
• Talensi,
  Kassena-Nankana Municipal, and Nabdam in the Upper East region;
• Kintampo
  North, Wenchi Municipal, Techiman Municipal, and Techiman North in the
  Brong-Ahafo region;
• Offinso North,
  Offinso Municipal, Afigya Kwabre, and Sekyere South in the Ashanti region

• Provide weekly
  coaching services to households within the designated project operational
  area.
• Provide
  technical backstopping and supervision to all the project households
  within the designated operational area so as to ensure that all planned
  activities are undertaken in a timely and impactful manner.
• Track project
  performance indicators and provide the relevant and essential input for
  addressing any challenges that may affect progression towards the project
  objectives.
• Work with the
  designated Project Coordinator to plan and execute the yearly calendar of
  activities, in line with established organizational procedures and
  objectives.
• Document
  project outcomes, best practices and lessons learned for sharing with
  stakeholders.
• Prepare and
  submit periodic reports (as may be required by a supervisor) on all the
  household project activities and related matters in a timely manner.
• Carry out or
  liaise with other project staff to provide capacity development trainings
  to the project beneficiary households.
• Carry out any
  other duties that may be assigned to you by the designated Project
  Coordinator.

• Understanding
  of participatory approaches.
• Understanding
  of gender considerations.
• Strong writing
  and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated
  skills and experience in training, including sound understanding of adult
  learning principles.
• Excellent coordination
  and facilitation skills

• Consistently
  approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Builds strong
  relationships with clients and external actors.
• Remains calm,
  in control and good humored even under pressure.
• Responds
  positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Self-starter,
  and self-motivated to work under minimum supervision.
• Preparedness
  to work with farmers in rural settings and especially with women.

• A minimum of 2
  years’ practical experience in rural development work
• Computer
  literate in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to
  ride a motor bike in rough and challenging terrains.

How to Apply

• Please
  indicate the district of your interest.
• Due to the
  high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be
  contacted for an interview.
• Applicants are
  also encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a
  daily basis