Job Description

• PROJECT OR DIVISION: Agriculture
• REPORTS TO: Managing Director Agriculture
• LOCATION: Based in Tamale with frequent day and overnight travel to other districts and rural areas.

• Reports directly to the Managing Director Agriculture 
• As a member of the Agriculture Team, works in close collaboration with the National FBA Manager, Warehouse/Supply Chain Manager, and Research and Engineering Manager. 
• Direct reports include FBA Managers- on technical matters 

• Provides backstopping to FBA Managers on Agriculture Technical challenges encountered in the field. Seeks external support in case it is required (from PPRSD, MoFA, CABI, SARI, etc.) 
• Puts into practice the appropriate technical methodologies to achieve maximum agro economic benefits which translates to maximum profitability 
• Engages with private sector firms to incorporate the best proven inputs and technologies available in country project wise and entrepreneurially 
• Training of FBA Managers on Good Agriculture Practices, Post-Harvest Handling, Pest Identification and Control (Including Integrated Pest Management) 
• Works with Managing Director Agriculture, FBA Managers, and other fellow team members to define the specific technical and extension strategy for reaching maximum benefits of targeted crops and irrigation performance 
• Identifies new potential agricultural challenges which might affect productivity, like invasive insects and diseases, and keeps informed about best controls while continuously updating the FBA Managers 
• Defines the best irrigation protocols to achieve maximum productivity according to the season and crop 
• Organizes pesticide trials (only ones approved by Ghana EPA) if required 
• Familiarizes with the organization’s gender plan 
• Leads the FBA Managers to make accurate monthly plans according to the season, project and entrepreneurial targets 
• Supervises the technical reporting of FBA Managers, and provides feedback of additional information which should be collected from the field 

Required Skills or Experience

• Graduated from university with degree in Agronomy, 
• At least 10 years’ work experience in Horticulture production companies, Private/Public Extension, Project Management-Horticulture projects 
• MSc. in Horticulture, Irrigation, Entomology or related is an asset 
• Available for regular travel within Northern Regions of Ghana. 
• Has a valid driver’s license; 
• Experience working in rural areas and with Small Holder Farmers is an asset 
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Advance 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 
• Driven to achieve results 
• Able to work under pressure without complaining 
• 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