Position: Ghana Country Consultant (part-time/consultant)
Duration: 6 Months (April – September 2026), renewable based on performance
Location: Ghana — Accra (base), Northern & Bono East Regions (field)
Reports to: Enterprise Commercial Lead
Compensation: GHS 5,500 – 6,500 per month + pre-approved travel reimbursement

Company Overview

Synnefa Green Limited 🌱 is an East African agritech company that designs, manufactures, and deploys Smart Solar Dryers and IoT-enabled post-harvest solutions for smallholder and commercial farmers. Synnefa operates across Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, reaching 32,000+ farmers through the FarmCloud digital platform and 7,000+ farmers directly through Smart Solar Dryer deployments.

Job Summary

Synnefa has been selected by Shell Foundation (through its implementing partner SDS/QSA Partners) to deliver the West Africa Agri-Solar Project (WAASP) in Ghana. This pilot involves the deployment of two (2) Smart Solar Dryer units (8m × 15m each) in the Bono East Region, in partnership with Complete Farmer Ltd as the in-country implementation partner. To support the WAASP deployment and establish a commercial beachhead in the Ghana market, Synnefa is seeking a Ghana-based Country Consultant to provide on-the-ground operational and business development support.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground logistics, vendor identification, and coordination support for the WAASP pilot deployment in Bono East Region.

• Identify and qualify potential customers for Smart Solar Dryers across Ghana’s post-harvest value chains (cocoa, cashew, shea, mango, grains).
• Map local fabrication partners, technicians, and service providers to support future deployments and after-sales service.
• Build relationships with potential distribution, off-taker, and institutional partners in the Ghana Market.
• Provide market intelligence on the post-harvest loss landscape, competitive dynamics, and regulatory environment in Ghana.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications
Required

• Based in Ghana (Accra preferred, with willingness to travel to Northern/Bono East regions regularly).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in agribusiness, agricultural value chains, or rural enterprise development in Ghana.
• Strong network across Ghana’s agricultural sector — cooperatives, commodity buyers, processors, or NGO programmes.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing vendors, managing logistics, and coordinating field operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Twi or Dagbani is a plus).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Access to own transport for field travel (reimbursement provided for approved trips)

Preferred

• Prior experience with donor-funded agricultural projects (USAID, GIZ, SNV, World Bank,
• Shell Foundation, etc.).
• Familiarity with post-harvest handling, drying technologies, or food processing equipment.
• Experience in B2B sales or business development for agricultural products or services.
• Understanding of Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and FDA Ghana regulatory processes.

Compensation and Terms

• Monthly retainer: GHS 5,500 – 6,500 (commensurate with experience and scope of engagement).
• Travel and field expenses: Reimbursed at actuals with prior written approval from the reporting manager.
• Performance bonus: Discretionary, tied to achievement of pipeline milestones (LOIs, qualified leads).
• Contract type: Independent Contractor Agreement. No employment relationship or statutory obligations implied.
• Renewal: Subject to mutual agreement and performance review at the end of the 6-month term. Conversion clause: Outstanding performance and a commercially viable pipeline may lead to a full-time Country Representative offer.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who feel they are a good fit are invited to apply via Synnefa’s job site https://synnefa.breezy.hr by submitting their CV and a one-page note describing one recent market-access or field operations project they led—what they did, what happened, and what they learned—along with a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience, and two referees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Synnefa🌱 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, and we strive to make all employment decisions based on merit, potential, and company needs.

Any attempt to contact us or any Synnefa team member, especially management, through unofficial means, including direct emails, phone calls, or social media messages, will result in automatic disqualification from the application process.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a fair and orderly recruitment process.