The Technical Advisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and leadership for implementing agricultural productivity and sustainability initiatives under Ghana\'s USDA Food for Progress program. This role involves directly engaging farmers, cooperatives, and stakeholders to ensure the adoption of innovative practices, climate-smart technologies, and precision agriculture approaches that align with USDA objectives.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Experience:
o Minimum 8–10 years of experience providing technical advisory services in cocoa, maize, or grains sectors in West Africa.
o Proven expertise in implementing precision agriculture technologies and climate-smart solutions.
o Familiarity with USDA standards, including environmental impact and sustainability practices.
• Skills:
o Advanced knowledge of agricultural productivity improvement methods.
o Strong facilitation skills for training and capacity-building programs.
o Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
Languages
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages such as Twi or Ga is strongly preferred.