Senior Project Officer – Swisscontact Ghana

Full time @Ghana Careers in Operations & Project Management Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 4298
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  5 Years
  • Gender  Any
  • Qualifications  Master's Degree

Job Description

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚
To strengthen our presence in Ghana, Swisscontact is recruiting a 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 to help deliver the 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 (𝐂‑𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭) project—advancing climate-smart innovation and inclusion for smallholders in mango, pineapple, and coconut value chains.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 5th January 2026

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: GHS 180k–230k gross annually (subject to Ghana’s statutory deductions)

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨:

  • Coordinate day-to-day field implementation in line with the C‑Fruit work plan and ensure smooth delivery with local partners and service providers
  • Contribute to Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM): baseline data collection, progress tracking, learning documentation, and adaptive management
  • Pilot climate-smart innovations (e.g., solar-powered irrigation, biochar, regenerative agriculture), and support carbon accounting and climate finance readiness
  • Lead field events and farmer trainings, develop practical learning materials, and help communicate project outcomes for internal and external audiences

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:

  • Master’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or a related field; ≥3 years implementing agricultural development/climate‑smart projects
  • Proven experience in field coordination, farmer engagement, and training facilitation; strong data collection and analysis skills
  • Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive; able to work independently and within diverse, multicultural teams
  • Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset; proficiency with Microsoft Office

𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞

Experience with private‑sector actors or market systems development; familiarity with Ghana’s fruit value chains; passion for sustainability, climate resilience, and inclusive growth.

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