{"id":11980,"date":"2014-05-27T07:51:48","date_gmt":"2014-05-27T07:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=11980"},"modified":"2014-05-27T08:42:20","modified_gmt":"2014-05-27T08:42:20","slug":"buildcocoa-ghana-recruits-5-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/buildcocoa-ghana-recruits-5-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"BuildCocoa Ghana Recruits 5 Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"

BuildCocoa<\/strong> is a six (6) years project aimed at building a sustainable cocoa sector in Ghana. It is being implemented by national and international partners to realize a sustainable value chain for cocoa in Ghana. We envisionmentally and socially sustainable for all actors.\u00a0The project<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>supports farmers in increasing their yields and generating more household income through the adoption of\u00a0Certification Standards<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The partnership targets a value chain in which poverty of cocoa farmers in tackled and future supply of cocoa is secured, and will lead to structural proverty reduction, sustainable economic growth and self-reliance.<\/p>\n

The project\u00a0seeks to recruit personnel to fill the following vacancy:- Project Accountant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary Responsibility<\/strong>
\nBuildCocoa Project Accountant<\/p>\n

Key\u00a0Duties and Responsibilities<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nUnder the supervision of\u00a0the project\u00a0manager, the accountant shall:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage the Project\u2019s budget including, preparing quarterly and annual budget plan, preparing quaterly and annual budget reports for project managers review, managing advance fund in compliance with the prevailing regulations, tracking disbursement progress, cash management and disbursement, returning VAT, processing and paying personal income tax, tracking expenditures of relevant stakeholders, loan accounting.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Making and recording accounting books, financial reports of project according to the rules and regulation set by project donor, including: Cash book, expenditure minutes, legder book, cash advance book and direct payment book as well as other books required by the financial rules and regulations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise and coordinate the provision of all administrative personnel and financial support to\u00a0the project, ensuring that appropriate control and reporting structures are maintained in accordance to the donors financial rules and regulations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage\u00a0accounting and financial reporting<\/span><\/span>\u00a0functions ensuring consistency, timeliness and quality of information in accordance to project donor\u00a0financial reporting standards<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that\u00a0the project\u00a0maanger is properly informed at all times
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure appropriateness of control system, correctness and reliability of accounting records used in\u00a0the project
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Preparing travel documentations and payments of pr diem, other allowances etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Consolidate the accounts from different units of\u00a0the project<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least a first degree in accounting or financial management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Professional experience: 3+ years<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven experience and knowledge of modern accounting
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Financial planning expertise
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven knowledge of Accounting systems and software packages of Microsoft Office
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in managing donor led project budget in an advantage<\/p>\n

Personal Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 IT Literate
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent organisational Skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent report writing skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 complete proficiency in English<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interested persons with requisite qualification should strictly send their\u00a0CV and cover letter<\/span>\u00a0to the email:-<\/span><\/p>\n

adwumapacertjob@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 May, 2014<\/p>\n

The subject line should be the position being applied for<\/p>\n

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Job Title 2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The project seeks to recruit personnel to fill the following vacancy:- IT \/Documentation<\/span>\u00a0Manager<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Primary Responsibility<\/strong><\/span>
\nManage all ICT related activities within the project<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/span>
\nUnder supervision of the Project\u00a0Manager<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and administer the internal Management system (MS) and otherinformation systems<\/span>\u00a0to support internal and external data reporting requirements for the project including track & trace of cocoa and all information related to the IMS of the project<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise the safe use of the system by the various operators, with respect to the procedures set by the project donors and standards setters. Evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that ICT failities meet these needs<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensuring security of data from internal and external attack<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Providing statistical analysis of data to senior management as required<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and support internal data systems to support the efficient administration of the project<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least a\u00a0degree in Computer Science<\/span>\u00a0or related field<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Professional experience: 3+ years<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven experience in MS Office suit<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven experience in MIS<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven Experience in data analysis and reporting<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Data modelling<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of operational processes, strategies and interdependencies with in a business<\/span><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/span>\u00a0For The Job<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Interested persons with requisite qualification should strictly send their\u00a0CV and cover letter<\/span>\u00a0to the email:-<\/span><\/p>\n

adwumapacertjob@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 May, 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

The subject line should be the position being applied for<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Job Title 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project seeks to recruit personnel to fill the following vacancy:- Internal Managment (IMS) Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

Key Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Represent the\u00a0certification\u00a0management of the group<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Represent the farmer group to outside parties<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate all training activities of the group<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Set up and operate an internal management system for the group<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Revise and approve internal documents<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in maintaining internal documents<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assess the entry of new producers and advice the appropriate committee<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 communicate with the\u00a0certification\u00a0body<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 coordinate external inspection with the\u00a0certification\u00a0body<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification<\/span>\u00a0Required & Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least first degree in Agriculture or related Discipline<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated understanding of\u00a0certification\u00a0standards and\u00a0processes<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge \/ experience of working with\u00a0certification\u00a0systems<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge in the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong inter-personal and good written and verbal communication skills<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to run a team and train other people<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Valid license and ability to ride a motorbike in rough terrain<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and\u00a0PowerPoint<\/span>)<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proficient in the Akan languages Trainers<\/span><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/span><\/p>\n

How\u00a0To Apply<\/span>\u00a0For The Job<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Interested persons with requisite\u00a0qualification\u00a0should strictly send their\u00a0CV and cover letter<\/span>\u00a0to the email:-<\/span><\/p>\n

adwumapacertjob@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 May, 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

The subject line should be the position being applied for<\/span><\/p>\n

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Job Title 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project seeks to recruit personnel to fill the following vacancy:- Field Officers (FOs)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Responsibilities<\/strong>
\nFor the Internal Management System (IMS)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To register & contract cocoa producers
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To maintain maps & records for the producers
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To perform internal inspections and document in the Farm inspection form
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To visit regularly the buying centres during harvest season to ensure that the procedures as mentioned in the IMS are followed.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To inform producers about the standards and needed improvements in their system<\/p>\n

For extension activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To organise trainings,\u00a0demonstration<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist producers to understand the\u00a0internal standard<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To advise & monitor all agronomic and best management\u00a0practices<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification<\/span>\u00a0Required & Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least Diploma in General Agriculture \/ Extension or Social Sciences<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrable experience of work in rarul environments<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good understanding of\u00a0certification\u00a0standards and\u00a0processes<\/span>\u00a0would be an added advantage<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge \/ experience of working with\u00a0certification\u00a0systems<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge in the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong inter-personal and good written and verbal communication skills<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to run a team and train other people<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Valid Driver\u2019s license and ability to ride a motorbike in rough terrain<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proficient in the Akan Languages<\/span><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/span><\/p>\n

How\u00a0To Apply<\/span>\u00a0For The Job<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Interested persons with requisite\u00a0qualification\u00a0should strictly send their\u00a0CV and cover letter<\/span>\u00a0to the email:-<\/span><\/p>\n

adwumapacertjob@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 May, 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

The subject line should be the position being applied for<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Job Title 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project seeks to recruit personnel to fill the following vacancy:- Program Manager<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Primary Responsibility<\/strong><\/span>
\nTo effectively coordinate and manage the field activities of the BuildCocoa Project in line with the objectives, Time frame and\u00a0Budget<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Under the supervision of the project Steering Committee, the project managers duties among other shall include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Successful manage all field operation related to the project<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise activities of field staff (IMS Managers and Trainers)<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Effectively coordinate the activities of Adwumapa operational staff (District Managers, Depot Keepers and Purchasing Clerks) towards the successful implementation of the BuildCocoa Project Develop detailed\u00a0budget and planning<\/span>\u00a0for first\u00a0certification\u00a0cycle of the project.<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop Manaul of Procedures for the project steering committee (SC)<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure adequate reporting and effective information, to effectively communicate activities, progress, reports, data and other relevant information to the project steering committee.<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that project farmers are certified against selected\u00a0Certification\u00a0Standard (e.g. UTZ and\/or RA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least First Degree in Agriculture or related Disciple.<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Professional experience: 5+ years<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Considerable field experience with international organisations<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in developing \/ conducting training courses and developing capacity of staff<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent leadership, coordination and\u00a0business management skills<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge on\u00a0sustainable\u00a0\/ quality\u00a0certification\u00a0standards<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated knowledge of the Agricultural\u00a0sectors<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in the cocoa industry<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrate ability for leadership and independent decision making<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated management skills<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated facilitation skills<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong networking skills<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong communication<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cultural and gender sensitivity<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Computer literacy in MS Office<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Complete proficiency in English<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 High proficiency in the Akan languages (local languages)<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Valid Driver\u2019s License and ability to ride motorbike<\/span><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/span><\/p>\n

How\u00a0To Apply<\/span>\u00a0For The Job<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Interested persons with requisite qualification should strictly send their\u00a0CV and cover letter<\/span>\u00a0to the email:-<\/span><\/p>\n

adwumapacertjob@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 May, 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

The subject line should be the position being applied for<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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