Agribusiness Development Adviser

AABN's of activity covers Marketing & Public Relations, Business Management & Development and Project Management. It has received support from the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations System Gender Programme for some of its projects.It’s objectives are to promote and develop innovative micro, small and medium scale enterprises in peri
urban and rural areas by providing a comprehensive package of advisory support services on capacity building and market access, technology and financing through backward and forward linkages. Target beneficiaries are actors along specific value chains with emphasis on growth-oriented women groups,investors, young graduates and retired professionals.

In particular:

• Market Access Programme for selected Non-traditional exports using the concept of Value Chain Analysis and Development.
• Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development, Entrepreneurship Development & Management, Business Development Services, and Agribusiness Development
• Market Chain Development of Non-traditional Exports (NTEs), Value Chain Management and Organizational Development.

AABN programmes include:

• Business Ideas Generation (BIG) Programme
• Youth Enterprise Orientation Programmes
• Entrepreneurship Training Programme.
• Training Of Trainers Programme (T.O.T)
• Productivity Improvement Programme
• Market Access for young entrepreneurs in Agribusiness.
• Micro enterprise/finance development scheme In the area of Market Access for the Poor, their aim is to collaborate with government, donor agencies,academic institutions and private sector to create income and employment through supporting agribusiness enterprise development in rural areas. The primary focus comprises seven key areas:
• Facilitating the creation of an enabling regulatory environment through dialogue among stakeholders e.g. privates sector, actors in the agribusiness sector, researchers,governments etc
• Enhancing competitiveness through advocacy, research and programme development
• Expanding domestic and international market access
• Improving and facilitating access to finance
• Encouraging and creating favourable conditions for the establishment of Farmer Based Organisations (FBOs).
• Agri-business development through processing, value addition and market access

The Volunteer
Volunteers will work in the areas of research, strategic business advice and planning, programme development and management, resource mobilisation and strategic planning to support the organisation to achieve the objectives above.
The Agribusiness Development Volunteer will work in the areas of research, strategic business advice and planning,
programme development and management, resource mobilisation and strategic planning to support the organisation to achieve the objectives above.

Duties will include:
• To develop training models /manuals for business associations in agribusiness
• To facilitate agribusiness development programmes
• To develop links among actors in the NTE (Non Traditional Exports) Horticultural
(Mango) value chain.
• To develop business services for actors in the Mango value chain approach.
• To support actors and develop good agronomic practices.

Requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• You must either have experience working in Development or an educational background in interest in Development.
• In order to maintain the sustainability and high performance of this project all interns are required to complete a detailed hand-over document for successive volunteers .
• You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.
• The roles will be quite hectic with a minimum working day of 8hrs required. All interns/volunteers will be required to act professionally and dress appropriately (jackets will need to be on stand-by)

The Application Process

Step 1: The Application Form - To apply for one of our positions please complete our online application form. To save us and more importantly our already overstretched partner organisations time, please only complete this form if you are serious about applying.

Step 2: The Additional Info Form - As soon as we receive approval for your placement from the partner organisation we will send you an additional form to complete. This form requests information on your emergency contact details, your health background and other important information. Please email this form back to us as soon as possible.

Step3: Secure your Placement - Once we receive your additional information form back we will invoice you for your placement. Your deposit will be due within a week of the date of the invoice. If you are applying less than 60 days before the start of your placement, you will be invoiced for the whole amount. Please be aware that your placement is not secured until you have received confirmation from us of receipt of either the deposit or full payment. Once you have secured your placement you can start booking flights. We recommend you purchase insurance as soon as you secure your placement.

Step 4: Speak to your In-Country Coordinator - We will email you a week before your remainder is due. As soon as we receive your remainder we will introduce you to your In-Country Coordinator who will help you prepare for your trip and will ensure that an Ikando member of staff is at the airport to meet you.

Documentation Requirements:

• A completed application form - required for application.
• A personal or professional reference given by an employer, teacher, lawyer or doctor. This reference must include detail of the context in which the referee knows you and stating that he/she knows of no reason why you should not volunteer. The referee should also provide their contact details in order that Ikando can contact them prior to your departure to confirm the reference given. This reference should be emailed by the referee to info [at] ikando.org. References cannot be family memebers
• A copy by email to info [at] ikando.org of your travel (including medical) insurance certificates.
• Information on your travel arrangements (flight number, airline, arrival and departure time and dates). We always recommend volunteers who book online to email us their booking.
• A copy of the photo page of your passport to be emailed to info [at] ikando.org.

All Documentation must be sent to us at least two weeks before arrival.

The Orientation

We will provide you with a stress-free and in-depth introduction to Ghana by picking you up from the airport and giving you an orientation that helps to settle you into the country as quickly as possible. The Orientation will include showing you the places of interest in Accra, getting your money changed, informing you where you can do your shopping, and much, much more.

We have staff on-call 24/7, so if there is ever anything you need we are there and happy to be of assistance.

Important Details

Project Duration	Minimum Duration 8 weeks - Maximum Duration 52 weeks (can be extended in-country)
Dates	You can volunteer at any time throughout the year.
Pricing	£ 1083 for 8 weeks, £92 per week thereafter. For prices in your local currency click here.
Deposit	£ 150 (included in total price)
Location	Accra
Airport to fly into	Accra Airport (ACC) - (also known as Kotoka International Airport)
In-country Budget	From $50 on a tight budget to $150 p/week if you wish to explore Ghana. Read more...

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What’s included in the project fees?
• Accommodation and a fully furnished kitchen
• Welcome pack
• In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• Live-in Ikando staff support
• 24/7 Emergency support.

What’s not included?
• Flights & Visa
• Vaccinations (please speak to your local doctor)
• Insurance, both Medical and Travel (required)
• Donation (as Constructs is a profit making organisation).