Project Officer At Concern Universal (techiman, Brong Ahafo Region)

Project Officer is wanted for employment by Concern Universal. Concern Universal is an entrepreneurial development organization tackling poverty from the grassroots. We create opportunities for people around the world to improve their lives and shape their own futures. By building skills and connecting people at all levels in society, we help communities deliver practical solutions with long term project.
Description Of Job
Concern Universal Ghana begins the implementation of a 30-month European Union/ACP funded Microfinance project which will start in July 2012, working across 6 districts in Brong Ahafo, Eastern and Volta Regions of Ghana. We seek suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position.
Purpose
The Project Officer is the main central point of contact with Project beneficiaries. The PO is primarily responsible in organizing training events, managing training resources, and encouraging participation of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs in all project activities. The PO is also responsible for maintaining relationships with project beneficiaries and other stakeholders at the districts.
Responsibilities

• Facilitate the formation of Village Savings and Loans associations
• Facilitate relevant trainings for project beneficiaries
• Preparation of relevant reports
  

Job Location: Techiman, Brong Ahafo Region
Key Requirements
Qualification Required & Experience

• A Bachelors or relevant tertiary level qualification in Agriculture, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any related field
• Experience with Village Savings and Loans Schemes
  

How To Apply For The Job
Interested candidates should kindly email their cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
vidaadjepong@ymail.com
Or Addressed To
The Country Director
Concern Universal
PMB KIA 129
Airport Accra
Closing Date: 26th June, 2012
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