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Shea Nut Procurement and Cooperative Liaison

JOB SUMMARY

Company Mothers Shea ...
Industry Agriculture/A...
Category Agriculture
Location West Gonja No...
Job Status Full-time
Salary Based upon ex...
Education Bachelor / Di...
Experience N/A
Job Expires Oct 25, 2016
Contact Shane
 

Job Description

  • Primary objective:  
    • Procure high-quality shea nuts for Mother's Shea Ltd (Naasakle), ethically, sustainably, and in as cost effective manner as possible
  • Supporting tasks:
    • Work with existing partner cooperatives to ensure they are effectively preparing/harvesting high-quality shea nuts
    • Increase the number of cooperatives working with the Naasakle brand
    • Implement a traceability/tracking system for all shea nuts purchased
    • Implement a monitoring and evaluation program to track the welfare and social impact of the partner cooperatives and associated shea trees
    • Facilitate life skills training and support of partner cooperatives, including healthcare and financial trainings
    • Support the organic and fair trade certification of shea nut cooperatives and associated lands
    • Assist with procurement of other raw materials and supplies necessary to make shea butter and other products
  • Working locations:
    • Cooperatives near Damongo (West Gonja, Northern Region)
    • Any other areas necessary to ensure a supply of shea nuts for Naasakle

Required Skills or Experience

  • Applicant should have experience working in rural locations.  
  • Experience in the shea industry is ideal.  
  • Ability to speak Dagbani and/or Gonja is preferred.  
  • Canditate should be ethical and honest, and willing to support the local communities.  
  • Candidate should have the ability to prepare well-written reports.  

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