Agro Lead Ghana in collaboration with Tama Solutions is commencing the implementation of Rice and Soya bean value chain project through farmer based organizations in Northern Ghana. The goal of the project is to improve Rice and Soya bean production in a sustainable manner and to improve supply of agro inputs to over 1000 smallholder farmers in four districts (Karaga, Gushegu, East Gonja and Kumbungu). The project tackles directly four key areas of improving food security and sustainable economic growth for small-holder farmers: improving production; better marketing of products; expansion of household activities into off-season businesses; and access to inputs support. In light of this, the organization is currently seeking an Agricultural Extension Officer for the five year project.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Agricultural Extention Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n Objectives of Position: To ensure the effective dissemination, implementation and adoption of good environmentally friendly agronomic practices to members of the 40 FBO\u2019s to improve the smallholder farmers\u2019 knowledge about crop techniques to increase productivity.<\/p>\n Duties, Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This will include but not limited to the following:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To coordinate and monitor all activities in operational area including the distribution of inputs. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Diploma or B.Sc. in agriculture-related courses. Required Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong communication, presentation and liaison and interpersonal skills Location:<\/strong> Northern Region<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of three relevant referees to: info@agroleadghana.org<\/strong><\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n The Director Rice Value Chain project Agro Lead-Ghana P.O. Box TL 2656 Tamale Closing Date: 10 May, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Agro Lead Ghana is gender sensitive organization; as a result women are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Agro Lead Ghana in collaboration with Tama Solutions is commencing the implementation of Rice and Soya bean value chain project through farmer based organizations in Northern Ghana. The goal of…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[135],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-68k","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23580"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23580"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23580\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To work with the Agriculture Officer to Facilitate and train farmers base on protocol.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare weekly and monthly reports on activities progress.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To organize regular farmers\u2019 meetings at village levels and also collaborate with the District MOFA extension officers in your area of operations in the training and education of farmers on the safe and proper use of inputs and implements.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To demonstrate on farms the proper use and application of input.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To monitor and assist in collecting data from both demonstration farms and farmer\u2019s farms in the area of operations.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To distribute and account for all inputs delivered to all farmers in your operational area.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To work closely with the Agriculture Officer, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) Agriculture Extension Agents (AEAs) to design and implement appropriate agriculture and climate change adaptation techniques for farmers
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To work closely with AEAs assigned to the various communities in the delivery of agriculture extension services
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To\u00a0 work with FBO\u2019s in the establishment of demonstrations farms for farm trials on new agronomic techniques
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To\u00a0 develop the capacity of farmers to adopt and implement better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes to improve the long term performance of their farm businesses;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To\u00a0 encourage farmers to adopt better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes to improve the long term performance of their farm businesses;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To provide technical services for farmers in key parts of value chains where it is more effective and efficient (e.g. For integrated pest and disease management, climate change adaptation techniques, improved data management, veterinary services);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To work with the Agriculture officer to generate public awareness on important agricultural issues (especially the advantages of local production, quality, climate change and safety), as well as to communicate all aspects of the Project to a wide range of stakeholders
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To perform any other duties as required by the Agriculture officer<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in crop production<\/p>\n
\nTactfulness
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Keen interest and knowledge of farming and environmental issues
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of, and experience in, the application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in working within a multi-layered organizational structure operating out of several dispersed offices;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ready to visit at least five farmers farm everyday
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 An open, flexible and innovative working style;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to take initiative and work without constant supervision;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to ride a motorbike
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must be gender sensitive<\/p>\n