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  • Posted: Apr 30, 2020
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  • Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is a non-profit international development organization based in Washington, DC. CNFA's mission is to increase and sustain rural incomes in less developed areas of the world by assisting farmers and rural entrepreneurs.


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    • Contribute to the Ghana semi-annual work plans, and overall management of the project in line with USDA guidelines and within set timelines to achieve objectives;
    • Provide in-depth knowledge of the country represented to the project senior management team and aid in the development of country plans and activities;
    • Oversee program administration, operations and implementation to ensure technical and financial activities align with scope, budget allocations and internal policies;
    • Promote the grant program and support grantees in their proposal stage and compliance once awarded;
    • Lead team to provide effective coordination and guidance among academic institutions, local Government, smallholder farmers, service providers, cashew processing firms and other key stakeholders;
    • Support M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation;
    • Ensure quality control and provide overall technical and management leadership; adjust activities and operations in response to technical direction;
    • Write semi-annual reports, and develop success stories (at least 2 per year);
    • Represent CNFA with partners and key stakeholders, at conferences, workshops, meetings, and other industry gatherings, maintain positive relationships with USDA and the US Embassy, local authorities, and the country office team;
    • Identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner;
    • Review and approve financial and administrative documents to ensure compliance with internal and external contract and policy requirements;
    • Oversee financial and administrative activities, including monthly cash request, approval of project procurement, approval of project expenditures, and monitoring of expenditure levels against the budget; and other duties a
    • Master’s degree or higher in a field related to agriculture, economics, or business administration from an accredited college or university;
    • Minimum of eight (8) years of international experience and expertise in agricultural development, successfully achieving meaningful and sustainable results;
    • At least seven (2) years of experience in working with counterparts at various levels of government, as well as with non-government organizations (including private sector associations/organizations) in managing international development assistance activities;
    • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as the private sector, local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and local and international staff;
    • In-depth knowledge of USAID/USDA policies, and regulations;
    • In-depth knowledge of the Cashew sector in West Africa;
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead large teams and work effectively and collaboratively in team environments;
    • Strong technical expertise, management skills, and a strong command of English technical writing and communication skills.

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