Agri-Business Advisor (Focus Public Sector)
Job Description
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance. Project Brief: • The EU co-funded SKBoWa project, aimed at enhancing human security conditions in border regions spanning Burkina Faso, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana, operates in Upper West and Savannah Regions. • Focused on local governance, social cohesion, and economic development, it fosters collaboration among districts bordering Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire. • Aligned with regional EU actions and German-coordinated projects, it leverages partnerships with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), and Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development (MLGDRD), the Ghana Boundary Commission and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The project strengthens institutional capacities, improves local actors' abilities for security and social cohesion, and enhances economic opportunities for vulnerable groups
Requirement(s)
Qualification Required & Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or related field. • 5 years experience working with Public sector actors in the field of Agriculture • Proven experience in agricultural value chain development, capacity building, and entrepreneurship training. • Strong understanding of Good Agricultural Practices, Conservation Agriculture principles, and relevant industry standards. • Regional experience in northern Ghana especially in Upper West and Savannah Regions • Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills. • Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. • Proficiency in relevant computer applications and data analysis tools. • Knowledge of Region and local languages of the Upper West and Savannah Regions. • Ability to speak French would be an asset. Location: Wa - Upper West Region How To Apply For The Job Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to: recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/SKBOWA-TA/16/08 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
