Regional Project Coordinators – Green for Change Ghana (GCG)

Agriculture & Agribusiness, NGOs & Development Work, Project Managemnt
Volta, Northen, Accra
June 4, 2026
Full Time
Urgent

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Job Description

Organization: Green for Change Ghana (GCG)
Project Partner: Erda Illumine Low Carbon Solutions Private Limited (EILCS) & Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA)
Location: Greater Accra, Volta, Northern, and Upper East Regions, Ghana
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Reports To: Project Manager
Application Deadline: 19th June 2026

About Green for Change Ghana (GCG)

Green for Change Ghana (GCG) is a registered environmental non-governmental organization dedicated to addressing climate change through community-based and environmentally sustainable solutions. The organization works closely with local communities, government agencies, and development partners to protect natural resources, restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable development.

Project Background

Green for Change Ghana, in partnership with Erda Illumine Low Carbon Solutions Private Limited (EILCS) and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA), is implementing an innovative Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Carbon Project across selected irrigation schemes in Ghana.

The project seeks to:

  • Reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation through improved water management practices.
  • Promote climate-smart and regenerative rice farming techniques.
  • Improve soil organic carbon and overall soil health.
  • Strengthen farmer livelihoods and agricultural productivity.
  • Generate verified carbon credits through internationally recognized carbon standards.
  • Deploy digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems.
  • Contribute to Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) towards climate change mitigation.

To support successful implementation, GCG is seeking experienced and highly motivated Regional Project Coordinators to coordinate project activities within designated regions.

Position Summary

The Regional Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, and implementation of project activities within the assigned region. The successful candidate will work closely with rice farmers, Water User Associations (WUAs), GIDA officials, district authorities, community leaders, and project partners to ensure effective adoption of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) practices and other climate-smart agricultural interventions.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management, training, monitoring, and reporting skills, as well as the ability to manage field operations and ensure compliance with carbon project standards and certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Implementation

  • Coordinate and oversee the implementation of all project activities within the assigned region.
  • Ensure project activities are delivered according to approved work plans, budgets, timelines, and carbon certification standards.
  • Support the adoption and implementation of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), climate-smart agriculture, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable rice farming practices.
  • Facilitate effective project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.

Farmer Mobilization & Capacity Building

  • Mobilize and engage rice farmers, Water User Associations (WUAs), farmer groups, community leaders, and key stakeholders.
  • Organize and facilitate farmer training sessions, field demonstrations, workshops, and learning activities.
  • Build the capacity of farmers on sustainable agricultural practices, water management, soil health improvement, and climate-smart farming techniques.
  • Promote farmer participation and ownership of project activities.

Monitoring, Data Collection & Carbon Accounting

  • Coordinate field data collection and quality assurance processes.
  • Monitor project indicators including:
    • Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)
    • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reductions
    • Water Use Efficiency
    • Crop Yield Performance
    • Farm Management Practices
  • Support the deployment and utilization of digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems.
  • Facilitate installation, monitoring, and maintenance of AWD tubes, sensors, and other field technologies.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data collection to support carbon accounting and verification requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with:
    • Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA)
    • District Assemblies
    • Traditional Authorities
    • Farmer Organizations
    • Community Leaders
    • Development Partners
    • Carbon Market Stakeholders
  • Represent the project at stakeholder meetings and regional engagements.
  • Foster collaboration among project stakeholders to enhance implementation effectiveness.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate project records, databases, and field documentation.
  • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
  • Document project achievements, success stories, lessons learned, and implementation challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with project reporting requirements and donor expectations.

Compliance, Verification & Risk Management

  • Support project validation, verification, and carbon auditing processes.
  • Prepare documentation required by project partners, validators, auditors, and certification bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Verra Standards
    • Gold Standard Requirements
    • Environmental and Social Safeguards
    • Donor Compliance Requirements
    • National Regulatory Frameworks
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Address operational challenges and recommend practical solutions.

Team Supervision

  • Provide leadership and supervision to field officers, enumerators, community facilitators, and other project personnel.
  • Monitor staff performance and provide technical guidance.
  • Ensure quality implementation of field activities and achievement of project objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Agriculture
    • Agronomy
    • Environmental Science
    • Natural Resource Management
    • Climate Change
    • Agricultural Engineering
    • Rural Development
    • Or a related discipline
  • A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be a strong advantage.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience in:
    • Agricultural Development
    • Climate Change Projects
    • Rural Development Programs
    • Natural Resource Management
    • Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
  • Experience working with:
    • Farmer Groups
    • Agricultural Cooperatives
    • Irrigation Schemes
    • Community-Based Development Projects

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following areas will be highly advantageous:

  • Climate-Smart Agriculture
  • Regenerative Agriculture
  • Sustainable Land Management
  • Carbon Credit Projects
  • Greenhouse Gas Accounting
  • Carbon Market Mechanisms
  • Verra, Gold Standard, or similar certification frameworks

Required Competencies

Technical Competencies

  • Project planning and coordination.
  • Agricultural extension and farmer training.
  • Monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
  • Data collection and management.
  • Carbon project implementation and reporting.
  • Digital MRV systems and mobile data collection tools.
  • Report writing and technical documentation.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
  • High level of professionalism and integrity.
  • Adaptability and willingness to work in rural communities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Regional Project Coordinator will be assessed based on:

  • Number of farmers mobilized and trained.
  • Adoption rate of AWD and climate-smart agricultural practices.
  • Quality and timeliness of project reporting.
  • Accuracy of field data collected.
  • Compliance with carbon certification requirements.
  • Achievement of project targets and milestones.
  • Stakeholder engagement effectiveness.
  • Quality of project documentation and audit readiness.
  • Reduction of implementation risks and operational challenges.

Travel Requirements

This position requires extensive travel within assigned project communities and irrigation schemes across the designated region.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following as one PDF document:

  • Cover Letter
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Contact Details of Three (3) Professional Referees
  • Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates

Submission Email

To: info@greenforchangeghana.org
CC: admin@erdaillumine.com

Email Subject Line

Regional Project Coordinator – [Preferred Region]

Application Deadline

11:59 PM GMT, 19th June 2026

Important Notice

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be shortlisted and contacted before the closing date. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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