Livelihoods/Agriculture specialist Job Vacancy at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center Ghana

Job Title:Livelihoods/Agriculture specialist, Ghana
Closing Date: Monday, 04 June 2012
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Km. 45, Carretera Mexico-Veracruz
El Batan, Texcoco, Edo. de México, CP 56130 México
Tel: +52(595) 9521900 Fax: +52(595) 9521983

CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low-and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking a Livelihoods/Agriculture Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) program. The aim of the program is to improve the livelihoods and nutritional status of vulnerable households in targeted communities in the Northern Region of Ghana. Project activities will focus on increasing consumption of diverse quality foods, especially among women and children; improving behaviors related to nutrition and hygiene of women and young children; strengthening local support networks (with a particular focus on Regional Coordinating Councils (RCC) and District Assembly (DA) staff and systems) to address the needs of vulnerable households.

The Livelihoods/Agriculture Specialist will be responsible for activities designed to increase production and consumption of diverse quality food, especially among women and children. S/he will participate in analyses of needs at the community level, assess resources available for addressing needs of vulnerable households and suggest approaches for filling gaps in programming. S/he will require the ability to analyze the farming systems used and identify alternate crop and livestock production opportunities resulting in improved nutrition and income generation. In addition, knowledge of appropriate technology for improving production and on-farm storage will be required. The Livelihoods/Agriculture Specialist will develop and recommend innovative approaches, and will promote linkages with other components.

Qualifications

    Master's degree in relevant field.

    5+ years of experience in implementing and managing agriculture and livelihoods development programs at the community and household level targeted towards vulnerable populations
    Technical expertise in small holder agricultural production , agricultural livelihoods, , and/or food security
    Demonstrated experience in capacity building and skills training
    Demonstrated experience integrating gender equality in agriculture related programming
    Fluency in written and spoken English required
    Prior experience in Ghana or West Africa preferred

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How to apply:

Interested aplicants should visit http://www.chfinternational.org/careers for more information.
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