OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

1. To manage Policy, Research and M&E programmes and initiatives that aim at improving the various operational areas of the tree Crops industry in Ghana and thereby ensuring its sustenance in the global Tree Crops economy.
2. To lead teams of researchers in the development of research projects, data collection, data analysis, report writing and M&E programmes for Management’s information and policy decisions.
3. To represent the Authority at relevant policy making platforms in the Tree Crops industry and occasionally mandated to represent TCDA at external forums.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage aspects of Research and M&E projects (socio-economic, market and other operational area).

• Help in the conceptualisation of research design;
• Lead teams of researchers in field data collection;
• Identify research instruments and protocols;
• Develop and implement analysis plans;
• Lead research teams in the implementation of research projects.
• Develop and implement M&E programmes.
• Write research M & E reports (as the lead or principal author).
• Manage project budgets.
• Maintain relationship with other Departmental Heads.

Manage policy/corporate planning

• Identify relevant policy/corporate strategies for the Tree Crops industry in Ghana;
• Develop the appropriate platform for the conceptualisation of policies and corporate plans;
• Contribute to organisational strategy, structure and process discussions;
• Help develop appropriate linkage with other departments in the implementation of policy projects;
• Work closely with Director of Operations to identify staff training needs;
• Help to maintain a positive organisational culture;
• Work with staff to meet development needs of the P, R and M&E Department.
• Provide guidance and supervision to subordinate staff.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Operations or management.

Qualification

1. Master’s degree in Economics/Social Science or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years post-qualification working experience.
2. Three (3) years satisfactory service as a Research, Policy and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer.

THE PERSON

1. Must have appreciable level of research and project management skills;
2. Must be conversant with qualitative and quantitative approaches to research and monitoring;
3. Must have experience in policy/corporate planning;
4. Must have knowledge of the local Tree Crop industry and the global Tree Crop economy.