PROJECT LEAD

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Project Lead to oversee field operations, coordinate community engagement activities, and provide strategic leadership for agricultural development initiatives within cocoa-growing communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-based agricultural projects.
• Coordinate and supervise Project Officers and field activities across assigned operational areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmer cooperatives, community leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Support the development of sustainable cocoa farming practices and cooperative strengthening initiatives.
• Ensure project goals, timelines, and deliverables are achieved effectively.
• Monitor project performance and prepare periodic reports, updates, and impact assessments.
• Facilitate farmer training sessions, workshops, and community meetings.
• Identify operational challenges and develop practical solutions to improve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and safety standards.
• Represent SafeCrop professionally within assigned communities and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience managing agricultural or community development projects.
• Strong understanding of cocoa farming systems and cooperative development is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work closely with rural farming communities with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to live and work within assigned communities in Assin Fosu or Tepa.

Preferred Qualities

• Passion for sustainable agriculture and community empowerment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rural field conditions and dynamic work environments.
• Respectful, community-centered approach to farmer engagement.