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The Energising Development Programme (EEnDev) has been supporting the establishment of Light Industrial Zones with access to energy in selected district capitals. The major objective of the intervention was to improve the business environment for small enterprises. It has entered a new phase which focuses on improving agricultural productivity and the efficiency of thermal processing of food commodities. It shall be organized in three new components out of which the first two components will promote small-scale irrigation by farmers, either by the means of electricity from the grid or from off-grid PV-pumps.

Job Summary

The Technical Officer is responsible for:

Assisting the Team Leader and other experts she/he is assigned to in their technical tasks
Coordinating and project activities and trainings and communicating
Carrying out specific tasks concerning the knowledge management in the project
Supporting the project team in implementing project activities
Follows up the project monitoring system, updates information concerning the progress of the project, periodically documents and reports the results of the activities
Assists in the planning, coordination, and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other activities of the project, focusing on the technical aspects.
Coordinates training activities in Competency Based Economies through the Formation of Enterprise (CEFE) and Irrigation systems installation and Water Management including PV Applications.
Supports the Team in the assessment of applications and simple business plans submitted after training sessions;
Organises and coordinates training activities related to providing access to energy for irrigation and crop production,
Assists with the preparation of drawings and cost estimates for the extension and connections of the LV networks to selected farms;
Supports the Team in mobilizing and payment Of the contributions of beneficiaries to the Utility Company
Performing other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualification Required & Experience

University degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering or related field

Professional Experience

Minimally 5 years of professional working experience in a similar position
Experiences in project management
Should have experience in extension, small scale agriculture and small scale irrigation systems.
Knowledge of renewable energy and PV applications in irrigation would be an advantage.

Other Qualifications

Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems, IT-know-how {MS Office, Access or other database program)
Your language skill enable you to work in multi-cultural environment, you are fluent in English and at least one major Ghanaian language (Twi, Ga, Ewe)
Should have a valid Ghanaian driving license with a minimum of 5 years experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 21 July, 2014

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