The Honorable Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) of the Republic of Ghana, Dr Kweku Afriyie received in audience the Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Head of Administration – Ms Ama Pokuah-Asenso, in his office on 2nd June 2021.

MESTI is the line ministry responsible for FARA in Ghana. The Courtesy visit by the FARA Delegation was to present the compliments of the Forum to the Honorable Minister and also expressed the best fraternal wishes of the Forum to the Minister for a successful tenure as Minister in charge of MESTI.

On his part, the Honorable Minister Dr Kweku Afriyie, a physician by vocation and member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso Constituency, was delighted to receive the FARA delegation in his office. Citing the impact of science and innovation in the country’s agricultural sector, he emphasized the continued advocacy for the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A) and the continued support for the CAADP initiative in Ghana.

The two principals discussed collaborative support from their respective offices to continue promoting innovation, science and technology in Ghana and, in particular, the continent at large. Dr Akinbamijo assured the Honorable Minister of FARA’s continual collaboration with the sector Ministry. In a reciprocal gesture, the Minister reassured FARA of the Ministry’s commitment to its operation and hosting in Ghana.

In attendance is Ms Ama Pokuah Asenso (HR & Administration Manager) and Mrs Cynthia Asare Bediako, Chief Director (MESTI).

From Left: Ms Ama Pokuah Asenso, Dr Yemi Akinbamijo, Dr Kweku Afriyie and Mrs Cynthia Asare Bediako

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Prospective and eligible firms and Individuals interested in transacting business with FARA with sound technical know-how of the relevant field may apply on the prescribed application forms for pre-qualification to facilitate the compilation of the vendors’ database at no fee. In the case where relevant documents required in this advert are not provided by applicant, application may be rejected.

Interested Firms and Individual Consultants willing to apply can do so by downloading the respective forms (A or B) below or by physically picking up the application form at the Reception of FARA Secretariat, Accra.

Form A: Form A – Firms Only

Form B: Form B – Individual Consultants Only

You may also download the Pdf version of this advert HERE

The categories of goods, works and services required for registration includes, but not limited to, the following:

1. Goods and Equipment

2. Works and Maintenance

3. Consultancy Services

4. Technical Services

Applicants (Firms) are required to provide documents relating to the following:

1. An introductory letter clearly stating area of specialization/business lines, address, business location, reliable phone number(s), e-mail address (if any), and any contact or information that might be useful
2. Company Profile
3. Fully filled Registration form A (for all firms)
4. Fully filled Registration form B (for Individual Consultants only)
5. Current Business Registration and Commencement Certificate
6. VAT Registration Certificate (or if exempted, evidence of exemption)
7. Evidence of fulfillment of tax obligations (Current IRS Tax Clearance Certificate) as of 31^st December 2019
8. Copy of Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate (evidence of exemption if any). As at 31^st December, 2019
9. Ministry of Works and Housing Clearance Certificate (Construction companies only)
10. Evidence of Financial Viability to offer credit facility.

Registration Criteria

All applicants would be assessed on a merit-point basis using a criteria based on the indicators identified from (a-j) above. Applicants must score up to 50% or above, overall to qualify for acceptance.

All duly completed application form, introduction letter together with the relevant supporting documents enclosed and marked “Registration of Suppliers/Contractors/Service Providers” should be delivered or email to the address recruitment@faraafrica.org.

The deadline for submission of application is Friday, March 27, 2020.

Interested firms, suppliers, contractors and service providers seeking clarification, should kindly contact FARA’s Procurement Unit – Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Contact/ Pick up/Submission of Application Forms Address:

Procurement Unit,

Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)

PMB CT 173 Cantonments, Accra

12 Anmeda Street, Roman Ridge, Accra

+233 302 774838 | 302 744888

recruitment@faraafrica.org

www.faraafrica.org

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