Environmental and Forestry Specialist, TogetHER project at SOCODEVI

About SOCODEVI

SOCODEVI contributes to improving the living conditions of communities by supporting the creation and strengthening of sustainable and inclusive cooperative or mutual companies.

About the TogetHER Project

The TogetHER Project aims to empower women and young adults (18-30 years old) in rural cocoa-producing communities in the Ashanti and Western North regions of Ghana. Training and support will encourage collective savings, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion, while contributing to the sustainable resilience of the cocoa sector and the equal distribution of economic benefits and opportunities.

This project focuses on reducing gender gaps in the cocoa sector and encouraging resource flows at the community level, so that cocoa cooperatives can become more inclusive and foster women and youth equal and effective participation. Through this project, SOCODEVI is leading the way in transforming existing cooperatives to be more inclusive and resilient in collaboration with all levels of government of Ghana.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with the Principal Coordinator, Finance Specialist, and Environment team at SOCODEVI Head Office, the Environmental & Forestry Specialist will work in partnership with Ghanaian Ministry, Departments and Institutions involved in the Cocoa Value Chain to provide technical expertise.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Ashanti Region (Kumasi), Ghana
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level

Qualifications

• Minimum: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences or Forestry
• Experience: 5–10 years in relevant field