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In 2017, Koa had a brilliant idea of how to contribute to sustainable growth in rural Ghana. The Ghanaian-Swiss start-up was born from a sophisticated concept, innovative processes and a lot of passion. Koa is the first cocoa fruit processor in West Africa and makes use of the pulp of the cocoa pods, thus reducing food waste and enabling Ghanaian cocoa farmers to earn an additional income.
Koa’s first factory has a capacity of 300 tons and the second factory has 2,500 tons. Today, over 100 employees in Ghana and Switzerland dedicate themselves to the growth of Koa to boost value creation in the cocoa-growing regions and to develop innovative and pioneering processes. Are you passionate about social impact? Join the Koa team now by going through these 7 vacancies and applying. All the Best !!
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JOB 1: Agricultural Programs Lead – KOA
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The Agricultural Programs Lead will ensure a sustainable training and production regime for cocoa farmers (organic, regenerative and conventional cocoa farmers) to enhance their yields and provide optimum yield forecasts to aid our Raw Material Sourcing targets efficiently.
This role involves collaborating with farmers, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to implement initiatives that support the growth and development of the cocoa sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of agricultural practices, a passion for organic and sustainable farming, and the ability to drive impactful programs in the cocoa industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Yield Prediction
• Develop a yield prediction model/tool and coordinate its continuous upgrade and implementation
• Provide yield prediction reports periodically to operations (sourcing) to aid operations planning Yield optimization and longevity of farming
• Plan strategic projects and activities to improve crop yields
• Develop a Lighthouse Agricultural Practices Concept (LAPC) (incl. pruning, fertilizer, pollination, etc.) to optimize raw material yields
• Establish model farm(s) to verify, continuously improve and showcase the LAPC
• Derive and continuously improve a scaling concept to implement LAPC practices across our cooperating farmers
• Coordinate the implementation of the LAPC within contracted farms to attain optimum yields
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the LAPC practices
• Develop a data collection approach in cooperation with the IT & Data Departments Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with local farmers, cooperatives, governmental agencies, NGOs, and industry partners to foster strong relationships and ensure the successful execution of agricultural programs
• Coordinate and represent Koa in the relationships with external stakeholders related to good agricultural practices
• Establish research into crop and soil and advise the company on related issues
• Manage the relationship with the farmers (organic and conventional) to implement sustainable yield improvement programs. Farmer Management
• Develop agro-farmer training concepts and related manuals
• Execute farmer training and coordination of activities concerning agro-services • Foster positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders.
• Address concerns and collaborate with farmers to build a strong and supportive farming community.
• Constitute post-extraction monitoring of cocoa beans in communities Project Management
• Collaborate with the project management team(s) when required by aligning and coordination.
REPORTING
The Production and Operations Director
JOB REQUIREMENT
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in general agriculture, soil science, agronomy, agribusiness, environmental science or related natural science at university. A certificate in project management is an added advantage
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a related field
• Strong analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable agriculture and organic farming and certification procedures related to cocoa production.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems (Microsoft Office suits)
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS
• Fluency in both verbal and written English and Twi
• Good leadership skills
• Project and resource management
• Good communication skills
APPLY
Interested applicants should send their resume with the job title as the subject to careers.gh@koa-impact.com
Early applications are preferred. The targeted starting date is 3rd June 2024, job Location is Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
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JOB 2 – Quality Assurance Field Officer – KOA
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The Quality Assurance Field Officer will ensure adherence to predetermined quality standards by overseeing various quality assurance activities on the field. These include inspections, audits, and compliance checks, thereby maintaining product quality and safety.
The overall objective is to achieve departmental and company-wide quality objectives and contribute to the enhancement of current procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure adequate field inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Evaluate, analyze and provide feedback on inspection reports including recommendations for consideration and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of quality control procedures and processes at various sites or locations.
• Collaborate with field QA Assistants to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for the QA Manager’s approval for implementation.
• Investigate farmer complaints or quality issues reported from the field and implement corrective and preventive measures as necessary in consultation with the QA Manager.
• Train field QA Assistants on quality assurance protocols, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality assurance activities on the field, including inspection reports, audit findings, and corrective actions taken.
• Serve as the bridge between QA management and relevant stakeholders to provide updates on quality performance, issues, and improvement initiatives on the field.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
REPORTING
The Quality Assurance Field Officer reports to the QA Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENT
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s degree in food science/ technology or related technical field
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 2 years of food industry QA/QC experience, production operations or regulatory responsibilities
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS
• Process evaluation and root-cause analysis.
• Basic knowledge of hazard analysis, risk assessments and system/process applications.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Good communication skills
APPLY
Interested applicants should send their resume with the job title as the subject to careers.gh@koa-impact.com
Early applications are preferred. The targeted starting date is 1st July 2024, job Location is Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
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JOB 3 – Raw Material Sourcing Manager – KOA
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The Raw Material Sourcing Manager is responsible for utilising the learnings and experience in Community entry, training and farm supervision to envision a more pragmatic solution to solve the challenging and ever-dynamic farmer management concept.
It is his/her responsibility to continuously maintain, improve and optimise the sourcing concept and develop solutions for newly arising challenges in cooperation with the Agro Service department in the Operations Business Unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Training and Contracts
• Ensure all farmers contracted with Koa are trained
• Train, review and identify training potential for the farmers
• Train and manage of Raw Material Sourcing team
• Develop and maintain training materials in collaboration with Agro Services, QA and R&D
Farmer Management
• Liaise with community leaders for entry and participation of farmers
• Assist in developing and maintaining commercial relationships with farmers
• Liaise with I.T to obtain, update and maintain farmer master data for sourcing operations
• Assist in Designing and maintaining route planning in raw material sourcing
Raw Material Evacuation & Transport
• Coordinate the movement of respective raw material from the farm to the respective place of primary processing and respective return to the farmers
• Ensure the most efficient route planning and utilization of the existing farmer base for accessibility of raw material
• Coordinate the transportation of respective personnel and materials to the farmers for raw material sourcing activities
Stakeholder Operations
• Coordinate with IT and Agro Services on community and farm mapping of farmers within the operative region
• Coordinate with Agro Services and QA on organic cocoa sourcing
• Coordinate with Agro Services on-farm management and certifications for CFI
Reporting and Budgeting
• Assist in annual budget proposal of Raw material operations (incl. raw material)
• Report on all Raw Material Sourcing operations to the Snr Sourcing Manager and ensure operations within the approved budget (incl. raw material)
Production Management
• Farmer and community organization/ coordination for raw material
REPORTING
The Raw Material Sourcing Manager reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager
JOB REQUIREMENT
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s qualification in Science, Agribusiness or Economics with at least 5 years experience in Product Sourcing operations
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Good understanding of risk management in cocoa production and trading
• Proven sourcing experience
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS
• Communication
• Project management
• Decision-making and analysis
• Well-organised and accurate
• Fluency in both verbal and written English and Twi
• Skills in developing field reports
• Conceptual field and community entry skills
• General consulting skills
• Good analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
APPLY
Interested applicants should send their resume with the job title as the subject to careers.gh@koa-impact.com
Early applications are preferred. The targeted starting date is 1st July 2024, job Location is Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
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JOB 4- Sourcing Zonal Officer – KOA
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The Sourcing Zonal Officer is responsible for working closely with our farmers through lead farmers, and zonal leads towards attaining the overall organizational production targets.
This position involves the identification and onboarding of new cocoa hotspots, leading farmer mobilization and organization efforts for daily production and other routine field activities while managing relationships with existing stakeholders (farmers).
The ideal candidate should have a firm understanding of the seasonal dynamics of cocoa production, strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with a good understanding of the use of Microsoft Office tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the implementation of seasonal raw material sourcing plans through routine farmer organization efforts to meet daily raw material requirements.
• Enhance communication at the zonal level by maintaining contact and managing relationships with Koa’s farmers through the lead farmers, and offer feedback where applicable.
• Lead the implementation of rapid feasibility assessments and door-to-door programs to enhance raw material sourcing.
• Compile and coordinate the distribution of daily resource requirements for smooth sourcing activities within assigned zones.
• Ensure data integrity for sourced raw material data through tracking and reconciliation of buckets deployed versus buckets sourced in the appropriate documents.
• Track and manage utilization of organizational resources for all activities in assigned zones to expedite bucket delivery in the field and early bean arrival at the factory on production days.
• Identify and escalate all bottlenecks in the sourcing workflow to the appropriate quarters for prompt corrective action.
• Lead farmer grievance identification and resolution efforts in the assigned zone, alongside performing associated documentation tasks.
• Increase the sourcing potential of the organization through the identification and onboarding of new cocoa hotspots (communities or large farm holders) within assigned zones through comprehensive feasibility studies and enhanced Farm and Farmer Management Practices.
• Support the development and implementation of weekly work plans of the department through collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop leaderboards for tracking lead farmer raw material sourcing performance and ensure reconciliation of collected data with the organization’s production and finance teams.
• Assist in the documentation and communication of improved sourcing practices and systems.
• Perform auxiliary tasks as directed by the line manager.
REPORTING
The Sourcing Zonal Officer reports to the Raw Material Sourcing Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENT
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s/MSc/MPhil degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Extension, Community Development Studies or a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Up to 3 years of experience in Agricultural Commodity Sourcing, Agricultural Extension and Farmer relationship management, and Community Development or any related field is preferred.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead community-wide dialogue in oral Twi and/ or English.
• Good experience in farmer engagement and rural social dynamics.
• Excellent organizational and team leadership skills
• Logistics coordination
APPLY
Interested applicants should send their resume with the job title as the subject to careers.gh@koa-impact.com
Early applications are preferred. The targeted starting date is 1st July 2024, job Location is either Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region or Assin Akrofuom in the Central Region of Ghana.
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JOB 5- Crop Research Officer – KOA
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The Crop Research Officer is responsible for conducting research and implementing cocoa cultivation, production, sustainability projects and cocoa predictions.
He/she conducts field trials, analyses data, and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance cocoa farming practices, improve yield, and ensure sustainable growth and availability for production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Planning, Design & Implementation
• Develop research plans and experimental designs to address key issues in cocoa cultivation, yield improvement, and quality enhancement.
• Organize and conduct field trials with the Cocoa Health & Extension Division (CHED, Cocobod) to evaluate new cultivation techniques and agrochemicals.
• Collaborate with Agricultural programs lead, farmer training and organic officers to identify research priorities and objectives.
Crop Prediction
• Lead in developing a prediction tool to enhance cocoa availability for production
Optimization of yield and longevity of farming
• Planning of strategic projects and activities to improve crop yields at Koa’s farms
• Implement a Lighthouse Agricultural Practices Concept (incl. pruning, fertilizer, pollination, etc.) to optimise raw material yields
• Implement data collection protocols, including data on crop yield, disease incidence, soil characteristics, and climate variables.
Pre- & Post-harvest activities
• Derive and continuously improve the implementation of the LAPC concept in Koa’s farms
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the LAPC practices and fermentation processes of farmers
• Assist the Agricultural Programs lead in prescribing a data collection approach in cooperation with the IT & Data departments.
Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with local farmers, cooperatives, governmental agencies, NGOs, and industry partners to foster strong relationships and ensure the successful execution of research programs.
• Coordinate and represent Koa in the relationships with external stakeholders related to agricultural research practices where possible.
• Assist in coordinating the internal and external stakeholders in all agro-servicesrelated matters
Farmer Management
• Assist the agricultural program lead in developing agro-farmer training concepts and related manuals
• Foster positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders.
• Address concerns and collaborate with farmers to build a strong and supportive farming community.
Project Management
• Collaborate with the project management team(s) when required by providing supervisory assistance and coordination.
REPORTING
The Crop Research Officer reports to the Agricultural Programs Lead
JOB REQUIREMENT
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in general agriculture, soil science, agronomy, environmental science or related natural science at university or college level
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Min. 3+ years work experience in related field
• Strong analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of experimental designs, data collection and analysis.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems (Microsoft Office suits)
• Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid license
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS
• Fluency in both verbal and written English and Twi
• Good leadership skills
• Project and resource management
• Good communication skills
APPLY
Interested applicants should send their resume with the job title as the subject to careers.gh@koa-impact.com
Early applications are preferred. The targeted starting date is 1st July 2024, job Location is Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
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JOB 6- Agronomy Officer – KOA
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The Agronomy Officer is responsible for sustainable training and production regimes for cocoa farmers (organic, regenerative and conventional cocoa farmers) to enhance their yields and provide optimum yield forecasts to aid our Raw Material Sourcing targets efficiently.
This role involves collaborating with farmers, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to implement initiatives that support the growth and development of the cocoa sector.
The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of agricultural practices, crop yield prediction, a passion for organic and regenerative farming, and the ability to drive impactful programs in the cocoa industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Yield Prediction
• Contribute to the development of a yield prediction model/tool and its continuous upgrade and implementation.
• Coordination of the yield data collection and feeding into the model.
• Assist in providing yield prediction reports periodically to operations (sourcing) to aid operations planning.
Yield optimization and longevity of farming
• Assist in planning of strategic projects including the development and training on regenerative farming concepts to improve crop yields.
• Liaise with agricultural programs lead to develop a Lighthouse Agricultural Practices Concept (LAPC) (incl. pruning, fertiliser, pollination, etc.) to optimise raw material yields with our contract farmers.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the LAPC practices.
• Assist in the development of a data collection approach in cooperation with the IT & Data Departments.
Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with local farmers, cooperatives, governmental agencies, NGOs, and industry partners to leverage resources and expertise for farmer capacity-building initiatives and ensure the execution of agronomic programs
• Manage the relationship with the farmers (contract farmers) to implement sustainable yield improvement programs.
• Liaise with Agricultural Programs lead, farmer training, and organic farming officers to develop agro-farmer training concepts and related manuals.
Project Management
• Collaborate with the project management team(s) when required by aligning and coordination.
REPORTING
The Agronomy Officer reports to the Agricultural Programs Lead
JOB REQUIREMENT
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in general agriculture, soil science, agronomy, environmental science or related natural science from a recognised university.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Min. 3+ years of work experience in a related field
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, with experience using agricultural monitoring tools, software, and mobile applications.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable agriculture preferably in cocoa farming
• Strong agronomic knowledge and practical skills in crop management, soil fertility, and pest/ disease control.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems (Microsoft Office suits)
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS
• Fluency in both verbal and written English and Twi
• Good leadership skills
• Project and resource management
• Good communication skills
APPLY
Interested applicants should send their resume with the job title as the subject to careers.gh@koa-impact.com
Early applications are preferred. The targeted starting date is 1st July 2024, job Location is Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
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