Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for CARE International Recruitment for Project Officer. CARE International Recruitment application deadline is Friday 28th December 2018.

CARE International is one of the World’s leading humanitarian and development organizations. Founded in 1945, CARE has been fighting global poverty and defending the dignity of people around the world, working in over 90 countries around the globe.It is a global confederation of 14 members and 4 candidates/affiliate organizations working together to end poverty.

In 2017, CARE worked in 93 countries around the world, implementing 950 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects. We reached more than 62 million people directly and 216 million people indirectly.

Job Description

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Project Officer for Adwuma Pa Project. Adwuma Pa is a four-year cooperative agreement between the US Department of Labour (USDOL’s Bureau of International Labour Affairs (ILAB) and Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE). The overarching goal of the project is to empower women and girls in the cocoa supply chain in Ghana. The objective of the project is to reduce the risk of child labour, forced labour, and other violations of labour rights for vulnerable girls aged 15-17 years, and women 18+ within the cocoa sector in Ghana

The project will be implemented in 80 cocoa communities in the Bibiani Anhwiawso Bekwai municipality of the Western region, Goaso municipality of the Brong Ahafo region, Tano South district of the Brong Ahafo region, and the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa district of the Central region. The project will be managed from the Kumasi Sub- Office of CARE International in Ghana.

Responsibilities

Implement project activities as per agreed work plan
Monitor project implementation against work plan
Generate all project reports, incorporating data and information from the M&E Officer for review by Project Director (including monthly forecasts and quarterly financial and activity reports)
Develop Scopes of Work and Terms of references and facilitating contractual processes for all Project consultancy activities in consultation with another project team/staff for Project Director’s approval
Monitor Project Implementation against annual work plan
Monitor activities implemented collaborating agencies
Keep the Project Director advised of progress and raise issues with him that may impact on the successful outcome of the project
Ensure reporting timelines are complied with for all internal and donor reports
Develop terms of reference and manage contracts for contributions from consultants Maintain documentation of project process, progress and results and provide information and reports to stakeholders and donors as required
Facilitate and support all M&E processes of the project
Support the Project Director in the dissemination of information and knowledge generated through the project widely and effectively to stakeholders including the District/ Municipal Assemblies and other decentralized departments.
Support the Project Director to design, develop and implement project strategies and plans, ensuring they are in line with the project objectives, strategies and principles, and CARE’s mission and vision.

Qualifications,Skills & Experience

A minimum qualification of a first degree from a recognized university preferably in Agriculture, Social Science, Community Development, Education and Management Information System
Good knowledge in Project Management will be an added advantage
At least 3 years post qualification in a cocoa community development project management environment
Relevant experience in capacity building activities and working with cocoa farming communities, CBOs, traditional institutions, NGOs and public sector agencies
Strategic and conceptual thinking ability
Critical thinking, creative and analytical
Excellent communication skills and good team player
Experience in facilitating linkages, relationship building and networking
Experience in smallholder agri-business and capacity building
Good written and oral communication skills in English. Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders (strong demonstrable report writing skills). Ability to communicate in Twi (Akan
Excellent facilitation, People Skills, Integrity and Resilience / Adaptation and flexibility
Ability to multitask and work within deadlines;
Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.