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Social Facilitation And Extension Officer
Miro Forestry (“Miro”) is a sustainable plantation forestry business with operations in Ghana and Sierra Leone, establishing commercial forests for the production of wood products. Miro is one of West Africa’s leading plantation forestry businesses, employing over 1,500 people, operating high quality plantations while preserving ecological environments and supporting local employment and community development. Miro is in the process of commencing a commercial smallholder outgrower program offering the opportunity to local community members to develop woodlots for sale into the Miro supply chain to build long term economic sustainability and improve livelihoods. Miro is seeking a dynamic social facilitation and extension officer to lead this exciting initiative.
Core Behaviours
Leadership: Develop and build a sustainable outgrower project learning from pilots and adapting to social, climatic and economic environments.
Direction: Understand the facts, listen to key stakeholders and communicate objectives clearly, concisely and consistently.
Alignment: Act within clearly defined roles, responsibilities and expectations, and think and act in ways that benefit both Growers and Miro teams.
Commitment: Be consistent in what we say and do, clearly linking strategy to decision-making and performance.
Develop: Build and develop Grower and team capabilities.
Role Intent
•Contribute to the Company’s raw material supply and Grower development strategy with a view towards long-term growth, Grower relationship development and sustainability.
• Provide support and oversight to the Outgrower schemes, ensuring timely development and activities.
• Ensure stability, good governance and effective operations in Grower models and organisations.
• Ensure technical competence of Growers in forestry management and supplementary food crop.
• Ensure adherence to the Supply Agreement between Miro and the Growers and compliance to FSC requirements.
• Ensure long term, sustainable Grower relationships by holding the function accountable to the highest standards of stakeholder engagement, relationship management and social capital.
development
• Leverage available support from the Miro group and external stakeholders
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout Grower development.
• Keep abreast of and explore opportunities for innovation and growth in Grower Social Facilitation (community mobilisation, relationship management, institutional management, etc.) and Grower livelihood enhancement.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote world class safety practices
• Build engaged and resilient neighbouring communities.
Responsbilities
• Develop a long term raw material supply plan that reflects mill capacity and demand; refreshing the plan at appropriate intervals and ensuring initiatives are in place to deliver on the plan strategy.
• Implement the Grower model framework, defining the support and services available / provided to each segment.
• Monitor the grower pilot projects, capturing what works and what does not to reflect in future iterations.
• Working with the forestry department, provide technical training and management support to Growers.
• Facilitate legal and financial compliance of Grower Cooperatives or organisational bodies.
• Support in developing and implementing policies, budgets, governance structures and administrative routines in Grower, Cooperatives or Organisational bodies
• Develop strong leadership and talent within Grower Cooperatives or organisational bodies through ongoing coaching, mentoring and guidance.
• Champion and embed company and FSC standards and processes for identifying and securing land for Grower schemes, supporting the Grower ecosystem, managing Grower relationships and managing Grower supply.
• Drive synergies with the company and external stakeholders, effectively partnering with counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for optimisation of grower and community engagement.
• Manage relationships with individual Growers, Cooperative leaders and officers, key community stakeholders including traditional leaders and local government
• Ensure enablers are in place to promote success (e.g. systems and processes)
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.
• Documentation: Be responsible for and maintain the Grower sections of the Company document system on Dropbox.
• Management and Leadership; Collaborate with all other departments aiming to foster a collaborative, cross departmental, approach and collaboration toward common targets.
• Financial management: Manage and produce annual budgets for the grower department / job function. Take responsibility for operating with agreed budgets.
Reporting Structure
The successful candidate will work within the forestry department reporting to the Forestry Manager whilst liaising closely with the Social Manager and Community Liaison Officers.
Job Requirements
• Social Science Degree / Agricultural/Forestry Degree
• 5+ years experience in social facilitation or extension
• Understanding of smallholder agriculture or forestry development
• Understanding of local social and legal environments, experienced in interpreting and applying legislation to community organisations
• Competent computer and technology skills
• Experienced in establishing governance and administrative routines and ways of working
• Experience in working with communities and vulnerable groups, specifically women and youth
• Women are especially encouraged to apply
• The ability to drive a vehicle or ride a motorbike will be an advantage
• Applicants must have a right to reside and work in Ghana
Location
The position will be located at the company’s Drobonso operation, Ashanti Region, Ghana, although extensive travel into local communities will be required.
Working Hours
This is a full time role of 40 hours per week. Standard working hours are 07:30am – 16:30pm although additional hours may be required during times of high workload.
How To Apply
• Interested and qualified persons should send their CV’s and and cover letter to the following email address: ghana@miroforestry.com
• Indicate the role you are applying for in the email
Social Facilitation & Extension Officer At MIRO Forestry Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region
View DetailsProject Manager At MDF West Africa Limited
Accra - Greater Accra Region
Experience Level: 3 Years
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Job Type: Full-time (40 hour/week)
MDF West Africa Limited (MDF West Africa) is a training and management consultancy firm that is registered in Ghana and commenced business on May 2009. MDF West Africa serves global and local clients in any of the West African countries and beyond. With a core staff of 28 professionals, supported by a network of 25 associated trainers/consultants, MDF WA is a multi-project organization implementing approximately 15 projects simultaneously. MDF West Africa is a fully owned local subsidiary of MDF Training & Consultancy BV that has been building the capacity of individuals, organisations, and networks since 1984 with the mission of ‘empowering people, creating impact’. The Global MDF has offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Kenya, Ghana, D.R. Congo, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar and project offices in Rwanda, Uganda and Benin. MDF offers open-subscription training courses, tailor-made training and workshops and consultancy services in multiple sectors. MDF also provides support to organisations in the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation and learning (MEL) processes. Being part of the MDF Global network and being an independent Ghana-based regional management consulting and training firm, we bring the best of both worlds. We bring over 35 years of global experience in development intervention, project design and program management enriched with our locally gained expertise. We draw upon our extensive experience in implementation of both public and private sector initiatives in developing economies. MDF WA can draw upon expertise from other regions where MDF Global is operating. MDF West Africa is looking for experienced Project Manager to join our team in the acquisition and execution of projects focusing on Agricultural Value Chains and other related assignments across the West Africa region and beyond. The MDF team specializes in the execution of assignments in different thematic areas, which include but are not limited to WASH, Education, Agriculture, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Governance, Finance and Circular & Green Economy. The ability of the MDF Team to implement assignments that cut across different thematic areas allows the cross-fertilization of resources and ideas, generating optimal service to clients. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients like GIZ, EU, IFAD, RVO, AfDB and World Bank to name a few, and also travel within the West Africa region. You will be part of the international MDF network and therefore work with and learn from colleagues from Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Responsibilities
Acquisition of Assignments
• Acquisition and implementation of projects in both private and public sector
• Development of work plans, recruitment of experts and the management of project acquisition teams during the tender/proposal phase
• Conduct research on upcoming opportunities and have an open eye for recent developments in the project regions
• Development of qualified technical proposals and reports, which requires strong writing capabilities within given deadlines
• Travelling to project destinations on demand, which might be on a short notice
Execution of Assignments
• Follow upcoming opportunities from an early stage of tender development into execution. This includes the development of work plans, recruitment of experts and reporting
• Management of our expert teams in Ghana and abroad
• Monitoring and quality assurance and reporting of all project related activities during the implementation
• Maintain client and partner relationships
• Provide needed support on other assignments where other MDF colleagues are Project Managers
Qualifications Required And Experience
Technical Competencies and Professional Experiences
• Relevant Master Degree in business administration, agricultural economics or similar
• Min. 3 years of professional experience in (international) development
• Technical skills, experience and passion in the areas of agriculture, agribusiness and/or economic growth are a must
• Demonstrated experience responding to development partners procurement procedures (EU PRAG regulations, AfDB, World bank, IFAD) are an advantage
• You are open to implement innovations, especially in ICT adaption and Green and/or Circular Economy
• Fluent English is required and solid writing and communication skills in r French would be a strong asset
• You are able to work independently and as part of a team
Personal/Social
• Service- and client- oriented;
• Independent worker, pro-active/take initiative, business-driven, professional attitude
• Team player, flexible, goes the extra mile, not a 9 to 5 mentality
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) on regional and international level via email, phone and face-to-face i.e. respectful, business-oriented, broad vocabulary, understanding culture and customs
• Practise transparency in dealing with colleagues and clients
• Can deal with productivity and turnover targets
• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement;
• Interest in management for development.
How To Apply
Submit your application to:
mdfwa@mdf.nl with a copy to rye@mdf.nl, using
Subject: Application Project Manager
Applications should be submitted before 30th September, 2022 (11:59 PM GMT).
Applications that are not in before this time will not be entertained.
Your application needs to include the following;
• A cover letter (2-page maximum), outlining your interest, motivation and qualifications for the position
• Your CV (including two professional references)
• A sample of relevant work
• An assessment and reference check will be part of the application procedure
Operations Manager, Livestock & Upcycling At KNUST
Kumasi - Ashanti Region
Experience Level: Mid level
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Experience Length: 3 years
We are looking for a self-driven, goal-oriented, practical problem solver, and hardworking Operations manager to lead the operations of the production (livestock) department of our exciting new venture with a strong social and environmental impact. The Primary role of the Operations Manager is to forecast, plan, execute, and ensure the efficient farming and maintenance of the facility and fixtures at all times as the leader of a multidisciplinary team. In addition, the chosen candidate should have an operational mindset and the ability to conceive, design, and see projects through to completion. The role also requires being capable of evolving to advanced analysis, business mindset, negotiations, and working knowledge of general machinery or processing equipment with the ability to acquire resources and service persons for varying works. As a dynamic and growing company currently at a rapid growth stage, our ideal candidate should be comfortable working in an agile environment but assertive enough to command and see to the timely achievement of the department’s targets, doing so with a resilient and strategic plan and spirit.
Job Description/Requirements
Qualifications And Skills
Additional Assets
Global Origination Manager (Remote)
Accra - Greater Accra Region
Experience Level: Senior Level
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Experience Length: 5 years
We are looking for ambitious and energetic Global Origination Managers to help us engage with local suppliers of agro products. You source new supply, build partnerships with existing and new growers and guide them with regards to production, quality, product development. You coordinate with various departments such as logistics, quality control, back office, marketing, accounting and a range of external service providers which include certifiers, agronomists, stakeholders and banks. If you are motivated and results-driven and enjoy working in a team environment, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
Qualifications And Skills
Working at Tridge provides the following Extra Benefits:
Agronomist At KOP Farms and Consultancy Ltd
Accra - Greater Accra Region
Experience Level: Mid Level
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Experience Type: 2 Years
We are looking for an agronomist to investigate and implement solutions in the food production and farming industries.
Responsibilities
The Candidate Should Possess The Following Skills And Qualities
Agriculture Field Officer
Accra - Greater Accra Region
Experience Level: Mid level
Minimum Qualification: HND
Experience Type: 2 Years
Perform the duties of a Agriculture Field Officer.
Responsibilities
Qualification And Requirements
Operations Supervisor At Optimal Agro
Aburi Pokrom - Eastern Region
Experience Level: Senior Level
Minimum Qualification: HND
Experience Type: 1 Year
As Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
Job Description/Requirements
Requirements
Candidate should be willing to relocate.
Digital Support Tool Agronomist
Greater Accra Region
Experience Level: Mid Level
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Experience Type: 4 Years
The primary user of the agronomic messages will be farmers, hence, the need to take the comprehension of farmers into consideration when developing the key messages/content across all cropping activities. Our potential agribusiness customer interviews have indicated that in addition to weather forecasts such as rainfall directly to farmers, farmers would like decision support tools that include agricultural advisories such as, ideal planting date, dry periods for labor planning, harvest, or determination of heat stress, and ideal fertilizer or input application windows. Furthermore, the key messages to be developed should cover all activities on the cropping calendar of the specified value chain such as land preparation, planting, fertilizer and agrochemical application, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest activities. The health and safety of farmers as well as the wellbeing of the environment is also key to us and therefore, we require the agronomist to develop relevant information in this regard. We therefore require the services of an agronomist to help us leverage our cutting-edge weather forecasting model to develop agribusiness-specific advisories to farmers to improve their productivity, income and general wellbeing.
Job Description/Requirements
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Machinery Sales Executive At Bon Agro Company Limited
Greater Accra Region
Experience Level: Entry Level
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Experience Type: 2 Years
We are looking to hire a Machinery Sales Executive to present, promote and sell agricultural machines to existing and prospective clients.
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