Sector Leader Agriculture - GHANA

• SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in Ghana seeks to fill the following position: 
  Sector Leader Agriculture
  Based in Accra, Ghana
  International contract 
  SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
  Background
  SNV has worked in Ghana since 1991 and currently operates in all regions of Ghana. In alignment with our Corporate Strategy, SNV Ghana focuses on three sectors namely Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WaSH).
  SNV Ghana currently implements a portfolio of agricultural projects in with the aim of enhancing food security, improving the livelihoods of smallholders, and strengthening the environmental sustainability of agricultural production in the face of a changing climate. Current projects include Cocoa, Rice, Non-Timber Forest Products (shea etc), Sesame and Ghana’s School Feeding programme.
  Overview of the position
  The incumbent is responsible for steering national sector development and quality of the practice in line global sector choices, cross cutting themes in order to improve sector performance and contribute to the overall performance of SNV in Ghana. 
  This position reports to Country Director and works in close collaboration with other country sector leaders.
  The Sector leader will be based in Accra, and will make frequent visits to other locations where SNV has agriculture programmes and clients.  S/he will lead a team of 13 advisors, 15 Local Capacity Builders and 5 consultants.
  Key Responsibilities
  • Minimum 8 years professional work experience, including 5 years international experience in implementing agricultural projects preferably in West Africa;
  • Experience in designing and implementing projects with a focus on value chain development, food and nutrition security and youth employment in agriculture;
  • Experience in working with the following value chains cocoa, rice, sesame;
  • Experience in leading, managing and coaching a team of advisors and consultants;
  • Experienced networking and relationship manager, especially with donors;
  • Proven track record in business development, proposal writing and mobilising resources;
  • Experience in organizing/executing business & investment plans, risk analysis and impact frameworks;
  • Entrepreneurial skills and proactive attitude;
  • Client and team oriented attitude;
  • Excellent communication skills in English, oral and written;
  • Strong computer skills.
  Candidate Profile
  • Master’s Degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, agribusiness, business administration, international trade or any relevant field.
  • Minimum 8 years professional work experience, including 5 years international experience in implementing agricultural projects preferably in West Africa;
  • Strong (cutting edge) knowledge of agricultural sub-sectors/value chain analysis;
  • Experience in leading, managing and coaching a team of advisors and consultants;
  • Experienced networking and relationship manager, especially with donors;
  • Proven track record in business development, proposal writing and mobilising resources;
  • Experience in organizing/executing business & investment plans, risk analysis and impact frameworks;
  • Entrepreneurial skills and proactive attitude;
  • Client and team oriented attitude;
  • Excellent communication skills in English, oral and written;
  • Strong computer skills.
  Contract:
  • International Contract
  • 2 years with possibility of extension.
  
  
  Desired start date:
  February 2015
  Duty Station
  Accra, Ghana
  How to apply
  If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation into our in-house system by clicking on the following link  https://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/330647. 
  We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
  NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date: 

Friday, March 6, 2015

Type of contract: 

International