{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Jul-2015};

The GCAP, financed by the World Bank and USAID, is Ghana’s flagship agricultural project.The project is currently being restructured including the following  revised Project Development Objective:

To improve agricultural  productivity of both smallholder and nucleus farms in selected project  intervention areas through increased access to reliable water, land,  finance, agricultural inputs, and output markets.

The restructured GCAP will consist of the following seven components:

(i) Strengthening investment promotion infrastructure and facilitating secure access to land;
(ii) Securing PPPs and smallholder linkages in  the Accra Plains; (Hi) Securing PPPs and small-holder linkages in the  SADA Zone;
(iv) Project Management including M&E and impact analysis;
(v) Investments in physical rehabilitation and modernization of existing  public irrigation and drainage infrastructure;
(vi) Support to the  restructuring of irrigation and drainage institutions of the Government  of Ghana; and
(vii) Support for the development of Water Users’  Associations and new scheme management institutions.

Organizational Reporting: Reports to the Project Coordinator/Operations Manager of GCAP.
GCAP is looking for a dynamic and energetic Human Resources Specialist (to be located in Accra)  to oversee the work of the relevant consultants and GIDA management on behalf of the Project  Director to ensure timely achievement of the GIDA/ICOUR restructuring targets related to component (vi)of the restructured project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall:

•   Oversee the actions taken by GIDA/ICOUR management in restructuring their organizations in line with the approved revised organograms for the two organizations and the relevant Cabinet
•   Decisions and World Bank requirements,

Specific:

•   Ensure the downsizing of GIDA/ICOUR follows the timelines agreed to by the Government and the Bank
•   Advise the Project Director and Operations Manager of any bottlenecks and remedial actions to betaken if required.
•   Review the work of the HR consultants employed under a separate contract for developing the job descriptions, wage and benefit structure, progress towards technical and managerial upgrading of skills and progress towards procurement of goods and services including office space for the restructured institutions.
•   Review the work of the Counselling consultants (financial and psychological) assigned to manage the retrenchment process in a professional and socially responsible manner
•   Liaise with GIDA/ICOUR on a day-to-day basis until their restructuring is completed.

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential:

•   Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
•   Minimum 10 years’ experience in institutional restructuring including Business Process Re-engineering(BPR).
•   Sound knowledge of public sector reform administration procedures  of Ghana.
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

•   Demonstrated experience in implementation of BPR in subvented implementing agencies of the Government of Ghana.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37,
Accra, Ghana

For further information please contact:

The Project Coordinator
Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP)
Ministry Of Food And Agriculture (MOFA)
Po Box MB.37, Accra

jobs@gcap.org.gh

Tel: +233-0302686948

Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy conract Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 13 July, 2015

{Public Services Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Jul-2015};

The Public Procurement Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are highly motivated, dynamic and proactive with exceptional leadership qualities for appointment as Director Capacity Development of the Public Procurement Authority.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director, Capacity Development will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in developing and implementing best practice strategies for capacity building in the public sector procurement practice.

Duties And Responsibilities:

•   Plans and draws up strategy for capacity building, to support and strengthen the public procurement system.
•   Assesses training needs required for the public procurement system and delivering programmes to deal with shortcomings.
•   Establishes standards and performance criteria required at each level of operation.
•   Identifies and collaborates with institutions that would provide formal programmes for academic qualifications to meet professional standards required at all levels of operation.
•   Designs and implements procurement training programmes suitable for other professionals associated with the procurement function.
•   Ensures the institutionalisation and professionalisation of the procurement class.
•   Liaises with the Public Services Commission and other relevant public institutions to implement a career structure in the Public Service for procurement professionals.
•   Undertakes any other functions as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer or Board.

Remuneration: Attractive.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of second degree in Human Resource Management,
•   Public Administration or related field.
•   Must have at least 10 years’ post qualification professional experience, 5 of which must have been at strategic level management.
•   Must have sound knowledge in the Public Procurement Act, 2003.
•   Must have experience in developing and implementing Capacity Development Programmes.
•   Must   have   considerable   experience   in   international    and multi-donor procurement practice.
•   Work experience in the public sector will be an added advantage

Essential Skills & Abilities:

•   Analytical ability
•   Business and Results Orientation
•   Leadership
•   Must be computer literate
•   Must have excellent communication and presentation skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates and the names and addresses of two referees, should reach the following address within three (3) weeks after the publication of this advertisement.

THE CHAIRMAN
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
ACCRA  

or

info@ppaghana.org

Closing Date: 13 July, 2015

Qualified females and people with Disability are encouraged to apply

{USAID Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Jul-2015};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST in the Human Resources Unit of the Regional Executive Office of USAID/Ghana and West Africa Missions. The Specialist reports directly to the Supervisory Executive Officer with responsibility for providing the full range of Human Resource (HR) services for the two distinct Missions.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist is responsible for managing all activities of the Human Resources Unit of the Executive Office of USAID/Ghana and West Africa Missions. The Specialist reports directly to the Supervisory Executive Officer (S/EXO) with responsibility for providing the full range of Human Resource (HR) services for the two distinct Missions. The Specialist serves as the principal advisor to the S/EXO and Mission management for Human Resource policy matters.

Human Resource Unit responsibilities include position classification and recruitment of all local (FSN) and international (US and TCN) Personal Services Contract (PSC) positions; management of Mission staff training, awards, and performance management programs for FSN and American staff; budgeting for all PSC personnel including salaries and benefits; and, serving as the main liaison with the US Embassy regarding HR topics and periodic reports. The Specialist and the unit serve as USAID/West Africa, USAID/Ghana and two non-presence missions with a large workforce currently comprised of 47 US Direct Hire (USDHs), 4 USPSCs, 16 USPSC LH, 5 Participating Agency Service Agreement (PASAs), 12 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) and 129 Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

A. Human Resource Administration (40%)

•   The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist plans, directs, and manages the work of the Human Resources (HR) Unit, implementing new or revised regulations, manuals, and other directives; researching, analyzing, reviewing and making recommendations to the S/EXO on HR policies and programs, and advising on their application to the two USAID Missions; providing liaison with the Embassy HR office, receiving pertinent information and passing it to
the S/EXO with an analysis of implications to be addressed, and with recommendations on the best way to handle or implement them.

•   The Specialist supervises a subordinate staff of approximately ten (10) FSNs/TCNs (directly or through subordinate supervisors) including HR Specialists and Assistants, and Roving Secretaries, and coordinates their work by providing a weekly overview of tasks to be performed, setting priorities and receiving information on ongoing tasks, and reaching final decisions on their accomplishment. The Specialist provides for both formal and on-the-job training of Unit staff, in order to enable them to perform their duties, and provides cross-training
so staff may be interchangeable in periods of heavy workload or in the case of the absence or preoccupation of staff members.

•   The Specialist provides guidance to all Mission staff on the full range of HR concerns and administrative matters, including terms and conditions of employment, procedures and requirements for Awards, performance evaluation, Allowances, etc.; assists staff and provides guidance with regard to personal/personnel related problems, such as promotion possibilities, applying to new jobs inside and outside of USAID and the USG, and what might be the best course of action for the requester; and, serves as institutional HR memory concerning past
practice, precedent, and political sensitivities.

•   The Specialist guides Mission staff in the process of establishing new positions and the reclassification of existing positions submitted to the EXO; oversees HR staff reviews of position descriptions to assure accuracy, clarity, and completeness; provides assistance and advice to Mission managers and supervisors, at all levels, including advising supervisors on position description writing, to ensure descriptions reflect current duties and organizational relationships; conducts job-site interviews to ensure an understanding of duties and responsibilities delegated and performed; supervises the process submitting positions for grade-level evaluation to the Regional Human Resources Support Unit (HRSU) in Pretoria, RSA, including recommending grades and official titles; advises supervisors and employees of HRSU classification results, and on appeal procedures if required; ensures that position information is properly recorded; supervises maintenance of Official Position Description files, with original classifications; and assures HR Unit staff provides copies of classifications to the
employee, the supervisor, and the file.

•   The Specialist reviews proposed US/PSC Scopes of Work (SOW), proposed Market Rates (a Civil Service-equivalent classification); provides a recommended Market Rate to USAID/Washington or other Agency resource for final classification and approval to recruit internationally for US or TCN/PSCs prior to initiation of international recruitment, when required; and, ensures the preparation of appropriate supporting documentation for project-funded PSC positions.

•   The Specialist keeps abreast of prevailing wage, benefit, and labor practices in Ghana and the region, and advises the S/EXO of changes. Upon receipt of embassy approval and USAID concurrence, the Specialist implements new FSN Local Compensation Plan, submitting new salary information to the appropriate payroll center; and, supervises the preparation of Personnel Actions and Personal Services Contracting Action forms (JF 62s), in order to reflect new changes.

B. Contract Management and Recruitment (30%)

1. The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist supervises the preparation of PSC contracts, and manages procurement processes in the HR Unit; reviews contracts for completeness, presence of necessary technical information, evaluation criteria, and appropriateness for use as a PSC, conferring with the originator to answer questions regarding position requirements; and, based on informed knowledge of various markets, recommends probable sources, advertising requirements, and other conditions that may apply.

2. The Specialist prepares advertisements, gains Office Director’s clearance, and submits PSC SOWs for international recruitment in required formats, and with necessary information, in accordance with Agency procedures in order to assure the widest possible dissemination and appropriate competition; and, assures that positions are advertised the required length of time, and that all other USAID procurement regulations are met.

3. The Specialist receives applications, and supervises assessment of applications against SOW requirements; discusses possible trade-offs with selecting official offices when no candidate meets the exact qualifications sought; and assures candidates meet the minimum qualifications set forth by the requesting Office.

4. The Specialist supervises implementation of Mission Orders on personnel selection and recruitment; coordinates with hiring Offices to set up selection panels and oversees the interview and selection process; ensures that the HR staff verifies information provided by candidates, by contacting references and past employers; and, personally screens applicants for professional positions, as referred by the staff, and discusses candidates with the S/EXO,
providing a recommended course of action.

5. The Specialist negotiates most or all USPSC, TCNPSC, and FSNPSC contracts, sharing responsibility for contract negotiations in accordance with guidance provided by the S/EXO, appropriate USAID regulations, and/or the Mission compensation plan. Negotiations involve detailed discussions with potentially-selected candidates regarding salary history, as opposed to the compensation package offered at USAID; and, requesting proof of salary history in the
form of previous salary statements and/or tax statements, checking in detail to verify accuracy. After discussion, presents information, and makes recommendations to the S/EXO for final approval.

6. The Specialist supervises preparation of Offer Letters and Memoranda of Negotiation, and ensures that all appropriate contract documentation is completed and filed in the individual contract file.

7. The Specialist supervises the preparation of PSC Contracts, and Modifications for FSN, US, and TCN PSCs using appropriate contract formats and attachments, as provided in AIDAR.

C. Performance

Management, Training, Awards and Other Personnel Duties (30%)

1. The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist provides guidance, advice, and assistance to employees on personnel matters, local social security benefits, retirement, recruitment, appointment/hiring/firing, leave, or other personnel matters of concern to employees in the two Missions; and, provides advice to the S/EXO on local labor practice and local social security law.

2. The Specialist coordinates the process of U.S. Direct-Hire (USDH) performance evaluation, the USDH position validation exercise, and the USDH Assignment cycle. In consultation with the S/EXO and the two Mission Directors/Deputy Mission Directors, the Specialist prepares requests to establish, revise, convert, or delete USDH positions; ensures completed packages are forwarded to USAID/Washington for action; submits USDH position validations, advertisements, and other actions to contacts within the Administrative Management Services
(AMS) Office for the Africa (AFR) Bureau, and onward to the Office of Human Resources.

3. The Specialist provides advice and assistance to the S/EXO on issues affecting US Direct Hire (USDH), Third Country National (TCN), /PSC, and USPSC benefits and allowances at post, such as shipment of House Hold Effects (HHE), Unaccompanied Air Baggage (UAB), Consumables, Vacation Leave, etc.; and, advises such employees on travel and allowance entitlements, such as Education Travel, Rest & Recuperation (R&R), Separate Maintenance
Allowance (SMA), etc.

4. The Specialist supervises the administration of the Mission incentive awards program, including Cash Awards, Meritorious Step Increases, Safe Driving Awards, and Length of Service Certificates. The Specialist supervises or drafts memoranda to all employees providing awards information and deadlines for submission; collects award nominations; reviews nominations with the S/EXO; and, provides nominations to the Interagency Awards Committee.
Once awards are approved, the Specialist ensures the responsible HR Unit staff member informs the nominee, and processes cash payments, Meritorious Step Increases, or other award, and submits awards to the appropriate payroll office, and ensures the preparation of contract modifications. The Specialist assures that nominations submitted to USAID/Washington are provided in the correct format, and submitted to the proper Washington contact.

5. The Specialist ensures the annual performance evaluation of all FSNPSCs are accomplished in a timely basis; supervises the maintenance of current files on when evaluations and annual step increases are due; and, assures HR staff follows through with employees and supervisors to ensure that evaluations are submitted on or before due dates, and that narratives are consistent with the official duties and responsibilities of the respective position.

6. The Specialist supervises implementation of Mission language and other staff training programs.

7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or local equivalent, in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible, jobrelated, professional-level experience in the field of human resources management, business or public administration and/or contracting is required. At least three years of such experience should have included substantive work in an English-language work situation, in the private sector, or for a USG or other international organization. One year of the above experience in a supervisory capacity is required.
•   Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language is required. High degree or proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).
•   Job Knowledge: The Specialist must possess a thorough knowledge of, or have the ability to quickly gain a thorough knowledge of, the Automated Directives System (ADS) Chapter 3FAH–FSN Compensation, FSN Position Classification, the FSN Handbook, 3FAM, the Local Employee Position Classification Handbook (LEPCH, USAID-specific handbooks and associatedagency human resources manuals and regulations. A good understanding or the ability to gain a good understanding, of the Computer Aided Job Evaluation/Mission Classification (CAJE/MCLass) program and its associated manuals is required. A good knowledge of USG contracting regulations, AID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPD), etc. and procedures is required, after appropriate training. Knowledge of local labor law and standard human resources practices applicable to the full spectrum of human resources management, from recruitment through retirement, is required.
•   Skills and Abilities: The position requires excellent organizational skills, tact, good judgment and
discretion, compassion, understanding, and an interest in serving people to maintain smooth and effective working relationships with personnel of both Missions, at all levels. Good interviewing and analytical skills, in order to make objective decisions and present them concisely, is necessary. An ability to apply and interpret regulations to current situations is required. Excellent computer skills in the use of a word processing system, Excel, and other MS Office applications are needed. Work requires the utmost discretion in handling human relations matters, and the ability to inspire confidence and maintain confidentiality. The Specialist must have the supervisory and managerial skills necessary to manage a high-performing Unit in the Executive Office; and, the ability to plan,
organize, establish priorities, direct, and follow up on the work of the Unit.

Developmental grade (FSN-10) salary range = GH¢42,824.00 – GH¢ 64,241.00, and
Full performance grade (FSN-11) salary range = GH¢ 52,421.00 – GH¢ 78,634.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter, relevant certificates and CV with references to:

Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 10 July, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title. Failure to state this and submit signed letter with relevant documents will disqualify applicant.

USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

{Serendipalm Co. Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Jul-2015};

Serendipalm Co. Ltd. operates Ghana’s only palm oil commercial project with small holders and a “traditional” village-based oil mill. The project supplies several brands in Europe and the U.S., is organic and fair trade certified and has a positive impact on rural development in the Eastern Region.

Serendipalm plans to expand its operations and is recruiting a permanent HR Manager required to work at the Serendipalm mill in Asuom.

Job Purpose

Maintaining and enhancing the Company’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities

•   Maintain the work structure by developing and updating contracts and job descriptions for all positions.
•   Maintain Serendipalm staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; advising managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing interviews.
•   Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
•   Maintain pay plan by conducting periodic salary surveys, scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
•   Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee performances by training managers to coach and discipline employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; addressing employee welfare, counseling employees and supervisors.
•   Maintain employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims.
•   Revising Company Handbook, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
•   Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting Departmental managers to understand and implement policies and procedures
•   Preparing job advertisement, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and recommending candidates for selection and participating in the selection of new staff.
•   Undertaking regular salary reviews and developing salary structures for all categories of staff.
•   Interpreting and advising on employment laws
•   Developing with Departmental managers, HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
•   Identifying training needs of different categories of employees, finding suitable trainers and making recommendations to other managers for the implementation of these trainings.
•   Maintain the personal records of employees on matters such as wages, pensions, leave and training, and prepare associated management reports
•   Promoting equality and diversity in the Company
•   Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.

Serendipalm Offers:

•   A secure job with opportunities for growth
•   Performance-based competitive compensation and benefits
•   A very collegial and constructive working environment
•   Management support of training to enhance job skills and experience
•   References will be required

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a good first degree in Human Resource Management, or professional qualification in a related field.
•   Willing to work on part-time basis of at least two (2) weeks per month.
•   Must have broad knowledge in the Ghana Labour Laws
•   Must be experienced in organisational planning, organisation development, employee relations, safety and training and development
•   Should have at least (5) years relevant post qualification experience, of which three (3) years must be at a senior level
•   Report writing skills are essential
•   Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to all manner of people
•   Must be able to work with tight deadlines to a high standard of workmanship
•   Excellent written and spoken communication and a proactive approach to effective communication in Twi and English are a must.
•   Advanced computer skills, notably (email, MS Office)
•   Motivated to work on commercial projects with a strong social mission
•   Women are encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Apply by: sending your CV and application letter to:-

serendipalm@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 July, 2015

{World Vision International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Jul-2015};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Job Summary

People & Culture Officer, Bolgatanga  – Job Summary

This position provides fully cycle human resources support to line managers and staff within the Bolga. The position reports to the Regional Manager and the People & Culture Director.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations   15%

•   Advises and counsels the regional Team and line managers on people related issues.
•   Provide interpretation & application of policies, procedures, terms and conditions of service, etc. to all employees.
•   Support the Regional Operations Team in handling and managing employee relations matters, behaviors and issues in close coordination with other stakeholders

Reporting     5%

•   Submit monthly, semi-annual and annual Regional People & Culture Report.
•   Submit a quarterly report on the administration and management of the internship / national services personnel programs within their respective areas of operations to the P&C Manager / L&D.

Learning & Development       5%

•   Collate learning and development needs within the Regional Office for incorporation into the annual learning & development operational plan.
•   Monitor and report staff that have participated and benefitted from the annual training plan for P&C Manager / L&D records.

Performance Management    10%

•   Manage the regional staff employee appraisal process and ensure that the performance of staff is monitored and documented.
•   Provide support line managers and staff on the preparation of mid-term and annual performance appraisals.
•   Submit mid-term and end of appraisal reports to P&C Manager / L&D, TM and EE.
•   Adhere to WVI standard Performance Management timelines.
•   Provide the required coaching and support for new hires and ensure probationary reviews are completed on a timely manner and results and recommendations are communicated properly to the concerned parties.
•   Work with staff to complete contract appraisals for contract staff and support contract renewal/separation processes in close coordination and within the guidelines and approvals of the Regional Manager and P&C Director.

Employee Welfare    10%

•   Liaise with Regional Office and ADPs in the administration of various types of leaves as: annual and sick leave and ensure all leaves are properly kept within Our People system.
•   Support staff welfare and social activities at the Regional & ADPs level.
•   Support the implementation of Employee Engagement activities as per the Our Voice Action Plan and ensure staff participation and completion of the annual Staff Engagement and Pulse Check Survey.
•   Ensure proper medical support and guidance is provided to field staff and their dependents.

Risk Management and Controls         10%7.
Networking 5%

•   Support Regional management and ADP managers to ensure full compliance with Child protection policy.
•   Ensure employee files are accurate and well managed and always kept under lock and key.
•   Responsible for People & Culture information management system (PCIS) at the regional & ADPs. Ensure data is always accurate and up –to-date.
•   Ensure proper implementation of P&C field audit findings.
•   Follow up and ensure that all P&C internal controls are applied within their respective area of responsibility.
•   Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship.
•   Liaise properly with external agencies such as but not limited to social security unit, labor office, tax office, and other local authorities. Ensure they reflect the right organizational image for all stakeholders.

Leadership/ Strategic Management     10%

•   Adhere to WVI key policy documents – mission, core values, and covenant of partnership.
•   Ensure effective implementation of people & culture initiatives at the regional & ADPs in close coordination with P&C Director.
•   Participate in annual and quarter P&C planning meetings and take part in designing the annual business plan.

Induction and Orientation    5%

•   Ensure new hires are properly oriented at the beginning of their assignment and conduct annual orientation update to existing staff at the regional and ADP level.

Internship   5%

•   Handle and manage internship / national service personnel programs and assignments in their respective regionals and ADPs as per WV Ghana policy.
•   Ensure the hiring and selection of interns / national service personnel are within the established guidelines and selection criteria and the request has been approved by the ADP Manager and OBTL.
•   Ensure the Terms of Reference (TOR) is properly drafted and communicated with the interns /NSP so that both parties will have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities as well as the expected outcomes.

Compensation    5%

•   Ensure timely monthly pay slips are shared, signed and properly filed.
•   Support OBTL and ADP Managers in addressing issues related to WV Total Rewards Philosophy (Compensation and Benefits).
•   Consult and closely coordinate with the P&C Director on any advice / recommendation when it comes to staff salaries and benefits.

Workforce Planning and Recruitment         5%

•   Support the ADP and Regional Managers in conducting annual demand / supply analysis and workforce planning highlighting the current workforce composition, retirees, rotations, etc. in close coordination and as per the advice and recommendations of the P&CD.
•   Support the Regional Operations Team (ADPs and Projects) in the selection and hiring of Drivers and Security Staff, and make sure the interview report is submitted to the P&C Manager – Recruitment within the next 24 hours as per the recruitment guidelines.

Child Protection    5%

•   Ensure Child Protection Policy is compiled properly and in the file of each employee.
•   Ensure staffs are familiar with the Child Protection incident reporting mechanism
•   Ensure all staff in their zone have received the required Child Protection Awareness Training and a refresher workshop is given at least once every year to all the Regional / ADPs team
•   Champion Child Safe Organization Practices (i.e. ensure children are not hired to execute WV projects, report any case of child abuse, etc…).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor degree in human resources management, business administration, general management or any other related field.

•   3 years of experience in human resources position
•   Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to take and lead new initiatives
•   Good communications and mediations skills
•   Good organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and meeting the required deadlines.
•   Team player with a caring personality to adhere to staff care needs
•   Ability to demonstrate life/work balance and encourage others to do so
•   Ability to advise and coach others, when necessary.
•   Ability to travel within the areas of operations

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

•   As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
•   All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
•   World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

 

{Rajga Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Jul-2015};

This position is responsible for ensuring that the office is operationally efficient and effective.  Responsible for setting strategic human resource and administrative direction; providing a perspective on growth and expansion; Rajgah is  a great place to work.

Description

The Director will develop a thorough understanding of the offices’ requirements regarding human resources, administrative functions and physical plant needs. He/She will partner with management to identify talent gaps and address the needs of departments.  The Director is responsible for full, accurate and equitable administration of all compensation and benefits and will be directly responsible for monitoring the day-to-day work and direct supervision of the Receptionist and Office Coordinator.  The Director of Human Resources and Administration will be supervised by the Managing Director of Rajgah.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Human Resources and Administration will work directly with the Managing Director  Finance Manager and , and collaborate closely Civil engineer .
Specific responsibilities for managing and completing a wide range of human resource and administrative functions to include, but not limited to:

•   Staff recruitment, retention and terminations
•   Maintenance of personnel files and Personnel Action Forms
•   Benefits administration and staff compensation
•   Counsel and advice to staff on personal and work related issues including providing guidance and direction to management team and employees on human resource related topics
•   Develop, manage and implement personnel policies; develop a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
•   Work with staff and management to facilitate staff development and training opportunities
•   Communicate and ensure compliance and consistency with office practices and policies and compliance with all employment related laws
•   Effectively interface with all levels of the organization to coordinate and oversee all of the people-related and office management activities
•   Make certain that all administrative systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and well delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction
•   Research and recommend relevant insurance products (fidelity bond, property and casualty, management errors and omissions, etc.).  Maintain relevant insurance files.
•   Negotiate related contracts, manage relevant vendor relationships, liaison with building management and oversee office operations
•   Serve as administrative team leader, coach and advocate for administrative staff
•   Keep informed and up to date regarding industry standards and best practices related to civil engineering sector
•   Other duties as necessary and related

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Undergraduate degree in Human Resource or related field (e.g. Human Resource/Organizational Development or Business Administration)
•   7-10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of progressive and hands-on HR generalist experience and 3 years in customer support and administrative services roles; 3-5 years supervisory experience
•   Must have a working knowledge and be current with all relevant employment related laws; Experience with developing a HRIS for a staff of at least 40 people
•   Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, benefits administration, organizational planning and development, employee relations, safety, training and development and office administration.
•   Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS programs
•   Must be accurate and efficient, high energy, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
•   Strong oral and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal and coaching skills including patience and ability to work well with staff at all levels
•   Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality and excellent organization skills.
•   Demonstrated ability to successfully participate on senior management teams that provide leadership and strategic direction
•   Excellent analytical skills and good reasoning abilities and sound judgment

Skills and Experience Preferred (but not required)

•   PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification
•   Membership in Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or similar organization

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to:

rajga35@hotmail.com

Closing Date: 23 July, 2015

 

{ECOWAS Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Monitor and track all employee relations cases.
•   Collate employee relations information including investigation reports, disciplinary notes of the Commission.
•   Investigate and prepare documents for all ER cases and procedures.
•   Monitor and track all long term absences, leave, maternity etc…
•   Attend where necessary grievance, disciplinary, or any other employee relations meeting when required.
•   Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Programme Officer HR Operations and the Director, Human Resources

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Human Resources or the Social Sciences is preferable but any other with the relevant professional experience would be considered.

EXPERIENCE

•   5years professional work experience.
•   Possession of a higher degree would reduce the required professional experience to three (3) years;

COMPETENCIES

•   Membership of a related affiliate body would be an advantage.
•   Ability to establish credibility with managers across the Commission.
•   Excellent networking, oral and communication skills.
•   Ability to tolerate and manage heavy work loads.
•   Must have a flexible work approach.
•   Must be totally computer literate.

Age

•   The officer should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment.

Language

•   Must be fluent in one of the official working languages of the Community: English, French, and Portuguese.  A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 44,469

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in.

Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

 

{ECOWAS Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

A Directorate in ECOWAS Community Institutions is a subset of Departments headed by Statutory Appointees or D2 level Officers. Directorates are headed by Directors or Officers holding Director level positions.

Directors or Director level Officers are responsible for providing the expertise in particular areas for the design and implementation of technical projects in line with ECOWAS objectives.

Directors in ECOWAS provide leadership and management to major sector(s) of technical activities which are substantively important to the accomplishment of the Institution’s mandate. They are responsible for interpreting governing bodies’, the President’s and the Commissioner’s broad visions and policy guidelines, and for developing and managing goals and objectives to meet that mandate. D1 positions typically supervise 10 or more professionals some of who may be Division Chiefs at the P5 level and thus supervise other professional staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership Tasks

Directors or Director level Officers report directly to Departmental Heads. As the principal link between the Directorate and the wider beyond, the Director is responsible for:

•   Clearly communicating the Department’s vision to staff, explain how the Directorate’s activities aligns with them as well as ways of carrying out set tasks on it;
•   Staying on top of fast-moving technical, political, social or economic changes;
•   Remaining in frequent contact with the other Directors in the Institution to ensure that the work is harmonized with that of other Directorates as needed.

Managerial Tasks

The Director will supervise staff of the Directorate including Professional and General staff. He or she will utilize a range of transactional managerial skills to ensure that staff of the Directorate performs efficiently and effectively, and that they deliver the regular outputs needed at sufficient quality and in a timely manner.

Managerial tasks will include:

•   Plan annual goals, objectives, activities and budget tied to the Department’s overall plans; and create measure and monitor goal achievement; negotiate suitable adjustments to goals and budgets;
•   Implement performance-based budgeting within the Directorate;
•   Organize the Directorate in an efficient way with clear reporting lines, minimal bureaucracy and optimal delegation of responsibilities and authority;
•   Work with the relevant Directorate to ensure efficient and effective services such as recruitment, action on performance decisions, promotions and related matters;
•   Set standards of work mechanisms to monitor staff output and ensure that standards are maintained and deadlines met without compromising quality of work;
•   Manage the system of setting individual performance planning and standards through available Performance Planning and Evaluation systems;
•   Provide regular and prompt performance feedback to direct reporting;
•   Actively engaged in the development of staff to ensure skills are built to match plans, goals and existing structures;
•   Create productive working atmosphere within the Directorate to encourages staff participation.

Use of Personal Expertise

While the Director will have a reserve of skilled professionals to draw upon, he or she may at times be called upon to apply his or her personal expertise directly in the relevant technical field in any of the following ways:

•   Direct technical guidance on programme design or implementation in an area where he or she has high-level technical expertise;
•   Represent ECOWAS in professional meetings or working groups; make speeches, negotiate agreements, mediate disputes;
•   Lead or participate in technical missions to develop projects and programmes;
•   Advise on issues relating to his or her area of technical expertise;
•   Work with the relevant specialized Parliamentary Committee on regional legislation, as needed.

Technical Tasks

The strategic and core component of this role is providing advice, leadership and operational support across the Commission, under the supervision of the Commissioner, Human Resources.

DUTIES

•   Develop the employee relations policies and procedures.
•   Develop and regularly review the Commission’s HR guidelines in terms of sickness, leave, absence, lateness.
•   Develop, plan, organize, and supervise the Commissions database in terms of Human Resources operational functions (salaries, benefits, etc…).
•   Develop and regularly review the job evaluation policies and procedures.
•   Responsible for the education of the staff of the Commission in line with the Staff Rules and Regulations.
•   Develops and regularly reviews the employee life cycle in the Commission.
•   Ensures that the HR Operations policies are clearly defined, regularly reviewed, and constantly updated.
•   Responsible for driving process efficiency, continuous improvement and key performance measures within the Commission.
•   Any other functions assigned by the Commissioner.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s in the Social Sciences or Humanities is desirable but any other with the relevant work experience would be considered.

Experience

•   Twelve (12) years professional experience including six (6) years relevant international experience and five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
•   Possession of higher degree would reduce the required professional experience to ten (10) years with five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity;
•   Membership of any affiliate professional bodies would be an advantage.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

•   Must be good a good negotiator and highly analytical.
•   Good stress management skills.
•   Should be emotionally resilient and good in complaint handling.
•   Should have excellent people management skills.
•   Grievance and discipline management.
•   Good communication skills for influencing groups of peers and stakeholders outside the organization (public speaking, writing, persuasiveness, credibility, negotiation, problem-solving).
•   Good interpersonal social skills for working with peers and subordinate staff (listening ability, approachability, clear oral expression).
•   Able team-player with peers (creates solutions to problems, creates ideas, takes on share of the work, reliable). Ability to align self and Directorate to the Community;
•   Drive and energy;
•   Demonstrates fairness;
•   Self-control and stress management methods;
•   Good personal organization with ability to prioritize comfortably, adjust to rapidly changing priorities and to manage time well;
•   Ability to delegate authority clearly and effectively to staff. In particular, ability to use support staff available to the Directorate.

Age

•   Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment and must be citizens of one of the ECOWAS member states.

Language

•   Candidates must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Community; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Annual Salary: USD 60,372 – USD 75,005

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in. Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

 

{World Food Programme,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Duration: till 31st December, 2015 (renewable)
Post Grade: SSA4

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Human Resources and the overall supervision of the Country Director, the Human Resource Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Assist in issuing contracts; and process all types of human resources transactions
•   Assist in reviewing candidate’s applications for advertised vacancies;
•   Maintain contractual status of staff in order to ensure contracts are prepared on timely basis and reviewed before the deadline;
•   Maintain data integrity in databases, and initiate corrective actions when necessary;
•   Create, check and maintain personnel files for all staff ensuring all documentation is complete; maintain, update and file confidential personnel information and documents, ensure relevant documents are kept in their respective files;
•   Assist in preparing a consolidated leave plan in coordination with all heads of unit; Monitor and prepare monthly leave report; Leave report of InternationaL staff monthly
•   Monitor evaluation compliance with in dead lines;
•   Assist in preparation of monthly payroll of all short-term contract staff forfinance fortimely payment;
•   Perform other related duties as required in the absence of the Senior HR

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other related fields.
•   At least two years of progressively responsible general support or secretarial work experience, including at least one year in the fie Id of human resources or other related field.

LANGUAGE:
Fluency in both written and oral English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked “Human Resource Assistant, ssa/4, Accra” and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No.7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 21 May, 2015

•   ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
•   QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY