Hereunder is the new job opening at iDE Ghana. iDE Ghana, an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the Agriculture, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sectors is recruiting an Agronomist.
- Reports to: Agric Program Manager
- Job Location: Tamale with frequent day and overnight travel to other districts and rural areas
- Start Date: April 2023
- Contract End Date: March 2026
- Area(s) of operations: Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions
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Reporting line relationships:
- Reports directly to the Agric Program Manager
- As a member of the Agriculture Team, works in close collaboration with the Farm Managers, Market & Value Chain Coordinator, Farm Business Coordinators GESI & Design Coordinator and Head of Measurement Evidence Research Learning to achieve project deliverables within the set timelines.
- Direct reports include Farm Business Coordinators on technical aspects of farm production and productivity process.
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General Job Description
- Under the direct supervision of the Agric Program Manager, the Agronomist will work with farmers in Ghana to produce and market high-value crops using climate smart technologies coupled with agricultural extension services.
- The Agronomist will be directly involved in farming activities and provide technical agronomic trainings to Farm Business Advisors (FBA) and farmers, and to work closely with Agro inputs dealership firms and suppliers for purposes of sourcing and supplying the most appropriate farm inputs to farmers to enhance high productivity of crops.
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities (modifications may be made at any time)
- Be the lead in all aspects of agricultural technical discussion and decision making for IDE Ghana.
- Lead in designing agronomy specific training guidelines for crops that may fall within the scope of IDE Ghana’s operations.
- Provides backstopping to Farm Managers and Farm Business Coordinators on all technical aspect of agronomy as may relate to IDE Ghana programing.
- Ensure there is appropriate technical structures in place for knowledge uptake to ensure optimum crop yield potentials are met to for maximum profitability.
- Build and maintain relationship with relevant agro input companies to incorporate the best proven agro inputs and technologies relevant for the growth of the Ag. Portfolio.
- Training of Farm Business Coordinators on good agriculture practices, post-harvest handling, pest Identification and control (Including Integrated Pest Management including regenerative agricultural practices)
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- Support to develop impactful, cost effective and scalable market access models for the cereals and vegetable value chains using iDE Agric tactics and strategy.
- Work with Program Manager, Farm Managers, and other relevant team members to define the specific technical and extension strategy for reaching maximum benefits of targeted crops and irrigation performance.
- Identify new potential agricultural challenges which might affect productivity, like invasive insects and diseases, and keeps informed about best controls while continuously updating the Farm Managers.
- Define the best irrigation protocols to achieve maximum productivity according to the season and crop.
- Organize crop specific trials/demo fields to facilitate the uptake of best agronomic practices and new improved technologies that enhance agricultural productivity.
- With guidance from the iDEs GESI policy, ensure all manner of persons are given equal opportunity to benefit from project implementation.
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- With support from Farm Managers, lead the Farm Business Coordinators to develop workable monthly plans based on requirements of the production season.
- Supervise the technical reporting of Farm Managers, Farm Business Coordinators and ensure a two-way information flow that ensures feedback on all additional information which should be collected from the field.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with partners such as MoFA, CABI, SARI, CSIR etc as may be necessary for providing the needed technical guidance for Ag. Programming within IDE Ghana.
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Required Skills or Experience
- Graduated from a recognized university/ accredited tertiary institution with degree in Agronomy or Agriculture Technology or related field.
- At least 4 years’ work experience in Horticulture production, Soil & Crop science, Agric business and other related fields.
- Available for regular travel within Northern Regions of Ghana.
- Experience working in rural areas and with Small Holder Farmers is an asset.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Ability to speak/communicate in the one or more related local language from the north (Dagbani, Manpruli, Dagaari, Waali, Frafra/Gruni, and kusal) of Ghana is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Collaborative and thrives in a team environment where ideas build on one another.
- Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things.
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- Driven to achieve results.
- Able to work under pressure without complaining and maintaining high prescribed standards.
- Able to work in a multi-cultural team.
- High level of empathy and patience.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic.
- Confident, organized, and good communication skills.
- Willingness to take on additional areas of responsibility relevant to the role.
- A high level of commitment to IDE’s values and objectives.
- A highly responsible approach to all tasks.
- Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Attention to details.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Energetic and ability to self-motivate.
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How To Apply For The New Job Opening At iDE Ghana
Interested candidates below 40 years who meet the above criteria should send their applications and CVs with 2 current referees, and relevant educational and NSS certificates to hrdept.ghana@gmail.com on or before 6th April 2023.
In view of the anticipated volume of applications to be received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment process.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
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Note
Please note, employers receive numerous applications per posting and will only shortlist the most qualified candidates.
