NDA Recruitment for Chief Assistant, Agriculture & Agribusiness
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Northern Development Authority (NDA) Recruitment for Chief Assistant, Agriculture & Agribusiness.
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) was established under the Northern Development Authority Act 2017 (Act 963) to provide a framework for the accelerated economic and social development of the Northern Zone. The NDA also serves as an agency for the implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication programme (IPEP).
Job Description
- Company:Â Northern Development Authority (NDA)
- Location:Â Ghana
- State:Â Tamale
- Job type:Â Full-Time
Job Purpose:
• To provide operational and administrative support for effective performance of the functions of the unit
Key Responsibilities
• Participate in the collection of data for the formulation of policies
• Participate in the collection of inputs for the development of value chains governance mechanisms
• Support in providing inputs for the conduct of socio-economic analysis and prioritization of agricultural value chains
• Support in providing inputs for the development of value chains for major agricultural commodities
• Support in providing inputs to facilitate linkages among the agribusiness actors within the NDA zone
• Support the provision of technical back-shopping to relevant Directorates for the implementation of special projects in the agribusiness related project
• Support the implementation of guidelines for engaging agribusiness value chain actors
• Provide data for the development of agricultural value chain concepts notes
• Participate in the collection of credible data and policy options to influence investment opportunities in conjunction with RPM&E
Qualifications
• A minimum of an HND or University Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Agri-business, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Economics or any other related field
• Must have completed National Service
Competencies / Personal Attributes
• Knowledge in agricultural value chain development
• Knowledge of private sector engagement and agriculture investment policies
• Commercially oriented agriculture programming
• Quantitative, qualitative, research and analytical skills
• Relevant knowledge in ICT applications skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) etc
• Communication, Interpersonal, Presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to initiate and a team player
• Project management skills
• High integrity with strong ethics.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the address below not later than one week after publication of this notice. • Detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of key job responsibilities; • Application letter (stating the position applied for) to the address below; • Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualifications, as well as national service certificate (if applicable); • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related); • Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. The Head, Human Resource, Northern Development Authority, P.O. Box TL 883, Lamashegu Industrial Area, Tamale Northern Region. Interested applicants can submit applications at our front-desks Head office in Tamale, industrial area: Email: habiba.nantuo@gmail .com
Closing Date: 16 December 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply. NDA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the economic, social development and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflects these.
