Tasks and responsibilities

•    Conduct fonio value chain analysis (VCA) research in Ghana.
•    Carry out secondary data research (statistics, reports, and publications) and draft written contributions in the form of key bullet points as part of the literature review.
•    Undertake primary data collection to collect functional, social, economic and environmental data. Data collection methods may include observations, key informant interviews, focus groups, and actor interviews.
•    Undertake field missions as and when required.
•    Participate in project workshops, trainings and/or meetings at national level as and when required.
•    Develop the VCA findings presentation for validation workshop.
•    Participate in and facilitate the validation workshop.
•    Carry out any other activities relevant to this assignment

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

•    Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or any related field
•    At least 5 years of relevant experience in value chain analysis
•    Working knowledge of English
•    National of Ghana or resident of the country with valid work permit.