Fund Administrator (Head of Secretariat) at Tree Crops Development Authority

Tree Crops Development Authority is seeking to recruit Fund Administrator (Head of Secretariat).

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop / implement annual work plans, budgets and performance targets for the secretariat

• Lead in the development, installation and adoption of Fund management manuals, systems, procedures and tools by staff

• Lead in the development of fund sourcing of funds and disbursement policies

• Leads in the development of fund's investment policies

Governance

• Coordinate and facilitate the documentation and implementation of decisions and directives of the fund management body and the TCDA board within approved mandates

• Provide the fund management body with timely advice on operational, financial, investment, risk and other matters requiring its consideration

Funds Mobilization and Administration

• Develop / implement frameworks to ensure timely receipts of funds as specified in section 17 of the TCDA Act 2019.

• Prepare projected annual sources and Fund Statement for approval by the relevant body

• Oversee the receipt, registration, screening, appraisal and processing of applications for funding support

• Ensure that approved requests are processed and disbursed in accordance with approved terms, procedures and controls

• Oversee the maintenance of complete and accurate records of Fund applications investment, grants, recoveries and other financial obligations

Financial Management and Fiduciary Oversight

• Ensure the effective management and utilization of disbursed funds by beneficiaries in accordance with approved policies, budgets and financial procedures

• Review periodically fund financial performance reports and ensure that significant issues are brought to the attention of the fund management body

• Facilitate internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of agreed audit recommendations

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of periodic operational, financial, investment and performance reports to the Fund Management body, board and other authorized stakeholders

• Ensure that the secretariat maintains reliable and up-to-date data and management information for decision-making

Risk Management, Compliance and Environmental and Social Standards

• Ensure that appropriate risk management and internal control systems are established and maintained for the fund's operations

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, fund policies, financing agreements, financial requirement and other relevant standards

• Work with the environmental and social safeguards officer to ensure that applicable environment and social requirements are integrated into fund supported activities

• Ensure that material operational, financial, investment, reputational and environmental and social risks are identified, monitored and appropriately managed.

• Ensure that complaints, grievances, conflicts of interest and other integrity-related matters are addressed in accordance with approved procedures

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop / implement a framework to create a stakeholder engagement platform for sharing ideas, practices that will contribute to the attainment of the fund's goals

• Conduct annual / periodic fund's performance for a with stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

• At least a master's degree in agriculture economics/finance, as MBA with specification in investment management or any relevant / related area

• At least 14 years of relevant experience covering Agri-financing eco system, agri-business risk management, agri-business value chain development, development finance etc

Core Competencies

• Strategies leadership and sound management capability skills

• Ability to prepare projected sources and users of funds statements, plans and budget for managing fund's operations, strong financial, analytical and business judgement

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Eligible applicant should provide information through a curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrating that, they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the role, CVs should not exceed 5 pages.

Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in-person or by mail or by e-mail to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA)

No 20 Nii Tsatse Dzani Street

East Legon-Accra

Email to: info@tcda.gov.gh

Closing Date: 09 October, 2026

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