Solidaridad West Africa Recruitment for Project Coordinator

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Solidaridad West Africa Recruitment for Project Coordinator – SAT4Business.

Solidaridad West Africa is an international network organization with partners all over the world. There is one agenda and one strategy: together we learn and progress, together we achieve results and together we decide on future steps.

Job Description

Company: Solidaridad West Africa
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator- SAT4Business will facilitate the development of Digital Financial Services for smallholder farmers in the Oil Palm and Cocoa. The role will develop financial information products and services for farm service providers, farmers and financial providers via digital interactive market place.

Major Responsibilities

Administrative and Setup of SAT4Buisness

Lead the registration and shareholding structure for SAT4Business joint-venture
Coordinate the completion of the SAT4Business joint-venture business plan and financial model
Setup of the governance and administrative structures for the SAT4Business joint-venture
Ensure the creation and implementation of a business growth strategy.
Coordinate the development of risk assessments and response strategy for Sat4Busines joint-venture
Coordinate the development of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy for Sat4Buisiness joint-venture
Develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for engaging project consortium partners
Develop annual action plans based on the business plan

Programme Management

Coordinate the development of key performance goals for consortium/implementing partners
Coordinate the establishment of a fit-for-purpose PMEL system
Engage 3rd party implementing partners
Develop partner engagement contracts with 3rd party implementation partners
Develop and manage work breakdown structure for the SAT4Business digital products and services
Develop project deliverables and project implementation plans ensuring adherence to quality standards
Lead research and development of SAT4Buisiness products and services
Lead the development of progress update and annual reporting (including financial reports) to project donors
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope

Management, Coordination and Reporting

Coordinate periodic meetings of consortium partners for the programme
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables together with PMEL at Solidaridad
Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel assigned to SAT4Business
Provide periodic communication to management about the progress of the programme

Required Skills or Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Finance, Project Management or related field
5 years minimum experience in a similar role
Proven experience in access to finance for agribusinesses and smallholder farmers
Proven experience in leading the development of digital tools and services
Proven experience working in agriculture and agribusiness financing
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
In-depth understanding of the cocoa and oil palm supply chains will be an added advantage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

How to Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference, then kindly send your application with an updated resume to vacancies.GH@solidaridadnetwork.org by the closing date November 4, 2019. Please indicate the position in the subject.