Job Title: Support Staff Position Number: K-3

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Assessment of the Effectiveness of Productivity Improvement Programs in Ghana’s Cocoa Sector

Project Name: Cocoa Sector Institutional Support Project (COSISP)

Client: Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)

Assignment Duration: Three (3) Calendar Months. Services are expected to commence in August 2025 , with the contract period expected to end by 31st December, 2025 .

Location: The assignment will be based in Accra, Ghana, with data collection undertaken at the cocoa regions. Work in the expert’s country of residence (“Home” work) is also possible, in addition to “Field” work in the Client’s country. The base location for services is Cocoa House, Accra, Ghana [34.2, 86].

Reporting: The Consulting firm, and implicitly the Support Staff as part of the team, will work under and report to the Project Coordinator (COSISP). They shall also work closely with and be supervised by the Director of the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) Department of Ghana Cocoa Board. The Support Staff will report to and support the Team Leader (K-1).

Role Overview: The Support Staff is identified as a Key Expert (K-3). The skills, qualifications, knowledge, and experience of Key Experts are critical to the performance of the Services under the Contract. The Consultant’s proposal is evaluated based on the Key Experts’ qualifications and competence.

Key Responsibilities: The sources specify the overall scope of services for the consultant team and the required skill mix. As a Key Expert Support Staff, the individual will contribute to these activities under the guidance of the Team Leader. While the provided text does not explicitly detail the day-to-day tasks for the K-3 position, the responsibilities are expected to align with the assignment objectives and required team expertise. These would likely include:

• Providing support to the Team Leader and the consultant team in the comprehensive review and assessment activities.
• Assisting in the collection of required information and data.
• Supporting the team in the analysis of data collected, which may involve socio-economic and statistical analysis based on the required team skills.
• Assisting in the documentation of findings, including the identification of weaknesses and limitations of programs.
• Contributing to the development and documentation of new strategies.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of deliverables, such as the Inception Report, Review Report, and Evaluation Reports.
• Potentially assisting with logistical arrangements and field coordination for data collection in the cocoa regions.
• Ensuring that work performed adheres to professional standards and the assignment timeline.
• Maintaining records and assisting in handing over documents and data to the Client at the end of the contract.
• Adhering to the Code of Conduct, including provisions related to Environmental, Social, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), and Sexual Harassment (SH).

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a MSc./M.Phil. Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Statistics or related field or any other relevant qualification.

Required Experience:

• At least 10 years work experience in assignments of similar nature.
• Experience in conducting studies in the in the cocoa sector of Ghana.
• Proven track record including publications, in evaluations/studies in on-farm productivity improvement among smallholder farmers in Africa.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Skills in socio-economic analysis and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge in conducting surveys at household, community, or national levels.
• Experience in agricultural input subsidy systems surveys and evaluations in agriculture or rural development projects is considered an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team supporting the Team Leader.
• Professionalism and diligence.
• Ability to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards, including Bank and Client policies on fraud and corruption.

Eligibility:

• Must have the nationality of an eligible country of the African Development Bank in accordance with the Bank’s Procurement Policy.
• Must not be under sanction by the Bank or the Borrower related to fraud or corruption.
• Must not have conflicts of interest that cannot be resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank.
• Must permit the Bank to inspect accounts, records, and other documents related to the assignment and allow audits.

Application:

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