{Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Recruitment of Programme Coordinator for the Rural and Agricultural Finance Programme (RAFIP).
IFAD Loan No. 761-GH/761-GH-A

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment as Programme Coordinator for Rural and Agricultural Finance Programme (RAFIP) of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Coordinator (PC) will be responsible for the overall management of RAFIP; oversight of implementing agencies; developing partnerships; and leadership of coordination mechanisms for agricultural and microfinance. The PC will report to the Chief Director, MOFEP.

The PC will have the following main responsibilities:
Leadership and Coordination:

•  Act as Secretary to and support the Chief Director as Chair of the Programme Oversight Committee (POC) and the Microfinance Forum
•  Engage in policy dialogue, networking and coordination with a broad range of stakeholders – including parliamentarians, Government officials at various levels, development partners, banks and private sector operators
•  Proactively engage with current and potential partners to support effective programmes implementation and impact, either through direct linkage under a memorandum or coordination of complementary programme(s)
•  Contribute to country programme management through membership of the Country Programmes Management Team (CPMT)
•  Liaise with the IFAD Country Programme Manager on any matters relating to implementation
•  Coordinate preparation of AWPBs with implementing agencies

Management:

•  Prepare and sign contracts for all programme activities
•  Manage and monitor programme progress, in particular through regular interaction with implementing agencies (ARB Apex Bank, CBF Manager, GHAMFIN, Rural Microfinance Institutions)
•  Day-to-day coordination of programme activities
•  Manage procurement according to the rules of the IFAD and Government of Ghana (GoG)
•  Oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to develop and implement a results-oriented M&E and reporting system and undertake periodic studies and consultations to evaluate programme outcomes and impacts
•  Recommend modifications to programme implementation modalities as needed to overcome constraints and achieve objectives
•  Facilitate the recruitment of programme support staff and management staff of the programme Coordinating Office
•  Supervise financial control and ensure routine and timely submission of quarterly accounts and financial statements
•  Prepare and submit annual and quarterly work plans and progress reports
•  Ensure timely submission of annual Audit reports

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree or equivalent in management, business, finance, economics, or other disciplines relevant to managing a programme for rural finance
•  At least ten years of management and administrative experience, including a Government and/or donor-funded programme. Experience in banking, microfinance, and/or fund management is an asset
•  Experience, background or training that ensures solid grounding in both development finance, agricultural value chains and rural banking
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Good knowledge in computing
•  Evidence of leadership capabilities

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Written application, together with a well prepared CV and other relevant documents must be submitted to:

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
(ROOM 435)
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING (MOFEP)
ACCRA

TELEPHONE: 0302-665310

Closing Date:  27th December 2012

Please include telephone and fax numbers, and email address to facilitate early and easy contact.

{Ghana Post Company Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Ghana Post Company Limited is the Designated National Postal Operator with over 350 post offices and 400 postal agencies nationwide. As a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), its network extends to 192 countries with over 660,000 post offices worldwide.

Job Summary

As part of its restructuring process, the company has the above vacancy to fill.

Responsibilities:
The General Manager Finance will be expected to:

•  Ensure cost effective and efficient provision of EMS services in accordance with sound business rules and regulations
•  Plan, organise, implement and control operational and business activities of the EMS, Mails and Parcels department
•  Establish efficient methods and procedures for the EMS services and continuously assesses general effectiveness of the operations with regard to adequacy and capacity of operations and business trends
•  Develop new EMS and Parcel products/services and appropriate Marketing Strategies for the EMS, Mails and Parcels department

Conditions of Service: The Salary and Conditions of service for the above position are very attractive and negotiable.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  The applicant must have a Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business Management or equivalent Professional qualification in any relevant discipline with a proven Managerial ability. Experience in the Courier industry will be an added advantage
•  Additionally, he/she must have had at least eight (8) years post qualification experience at Management level in a postal industry or twelve (12) years working experience in a management grade from a reputable commercial/industrial organisation
•  Applicants must not be more than 45 years

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a comprehensive CV and photocopies of certificates to:

The General Manager
Human Resource and Administration
G.P.O
Accra – Central

Or

ghanapostgmhr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 December, 2012

{Gentrac Business & Technology Institute ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Job Summary

•  Ensure the successful implementation of Entrepreneurship Development Project dubbed ’’Gentrac 100,000 Entrepreneurs Project’’ set up to reduce unemployment, poverty and underdevelopment.
•  Design effective marketing, communication and public relations strategy to make the project the preferred entrepreneurship development centre.
•  Provide guidance for the development of business plans for identified opportunities.
•  Lead the project team to recruit, train and support participants during the early stages of their business establishment.
•  Lead the team responsible for the generation of the needed resources for the sustainability of the project.
•  Liase with external stakeholders of the project to solicit their support and address their concerns and interests.
•  Ensure that beneficiaries of the project grow sustainable businesses to create jobs and wealth.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum masters degree in relevant discipline or qualified member of relevant professional body with a good track record in sound business judgement.
•  Possess vast working knowledge in project appraisals and analytical skills
•  At least 5 years post qualification relevant working experience with 2 years in a managerial position in a training institute specialising in management, entrepreneurship or related discipline.
•  Must have led a team to successfully carry out business development activities and programmes in recognized institute(s)
•  Self motivated, proactive, performance oriented and detail conscious.

How To Apply For The Job

Please forward application and detailed CV to:

itpath@gbtieduc.com

Closing Date: 20 December, 2012

{Confidential,Tema Ashaiman Teshie and Spintex,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Manager wanted for immediate employment by a shipping company at Tema. Applicant should be staying around Ashaiman, Teshie, Spintex or Tema.

How To Apply For The Job

Contact: 0244-865971, 0543-700548, 0303-214051

{Confidential,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the position of Managing Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall management of the Company’s business and ensure its smooth and effective implementation of the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Build an outstanding and motivated team of young professionals.
•  Design and enhance the company’s business model and plan.
•  Design and deliver a powerful marketing plan and suite of sales tools.
•  Build a brand for the products.
•  Develop and market company’s products, and meet sales goals.
•  Implement nationwide road show in partnership with leading and other relevant players in the ICT.
•  Establish efficient processes by which the company delivers support clients.
•  Monitor impact and usage of the products and services among clients and the community.
•  Contribute to the international expansion of the company through ideas and advocacy.
•  Build partnerships with key stakeholders in the industry.
•  Ensure legal and financial compliance with local regulations.
•  Measure and deliver financial/social returns.
•  Play a leadership role in the emerging electronic assembly revolution in the country.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Experience in building, managing and motivating teams.
•  Excellent analytical skills and ability to create process/systems.
•  Excellent negotiation, marketing and presentation skills.
•  Experience in technology transfer and innovation.
•  Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and follow through.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills.
•  Minimum of 10 years experience in operations, business development/strategy for private sector organizations.
•  Relevant Degree and/or Professional Qualification required.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates, names and addresses of two referees, contact telephone/fax and e-mail addresses should be forwarded to:-

ericosei1@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

{AngloGold Ashanti,Obuasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Department: Sustainability: Obuasi and Iduapriem Mines

This is position is responsible for the development and implementation of a land access strategy and management of land access, compensation, and resettlement issues at the AGA Obuasi and Iduapriem Mines. This work should be carried out in compliance with Ghanaian legislation, AGA standards, IFC Performance Standards, and other applicable legislation and compacts.

Accountabilities & Authorities:
This role is based in Obuasi and covers both Obuasi and Iduapriem mines, but with a special emphasis on Obuasi, leading the team there, and then providing input and monitoring to Iduapriem. This role holder has the following accountabilities and authorities.

Management of land access, compensation and resettlement:

•  Develop and implement a strategy/management plan for land access, compensation and resettlement for the Obuasi and Iduapriem Mines
•  Ensure the proper implementation of procedures and processes for land access, compensation and resettlement activities at the Obuasi and Iduapriem Mines
•  Engage relevant mine departments in Obuasi and Iduapriem in the successful creation and implementation of plans to the address land access, resettlement, and compensation issues
•  Manage the data needed to ensure that AGA’s economic and physical resettlement’s are compliant and that they leave communities better off
•  Ensure compliance with all AGA land access activities with Ghanaian laws, AGA standards, and relevant international standards

Leadership for Obuasi land access and resettlement team:

•  Lead the Obuasi land team to carry out all land access, compensation, and resettlement activities
•  Oversee detailed field/crop and structures/building assessment work
•  Liaise with the Ghana Land Valuation Board at appropriate times in the process and maintain an active linkage with relevant regional and national personnel of the Board
•  Oversee public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities and planning related to land access and use,
•  Oversee the preparation and monitoring of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and/Compensation Plans and Livelihood Restoration programmes for Mining Projects
•  Develop and maintain commitments and compliance register
•  Maintain good data records, and an electronic database, to ensure compliance
•  Monitor and report progress on a regular basis

Land Use Management:

•  Ensure a land use baseline is in place at both Obuasi and Iduapriem
•  In collaboration with the relevant departments (Environmental, Survey, Community, etc.), Keep track of land use issues, and changes, at both Obuasi and Iduapriem and issue quarterly reports to stakeholders highlighting any changes and/or needed interventions
•  Liaise with the company’s security department and municipal authorities in ensuring encroachment is actively managed and minimised as much as possible

Reporting to: Senior Manager: Community Affairs

Remuneration: Salary will be in accordance with the AngloGold Ashanti Schedule of Salaries

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject areas (e.g. social sciences, land economy/economics, agricultural, planning)
•  Understanding of international best practice guidelines on managing social issues especially IFC Performance standards
•  Familiarity with human rights framework especially as it relates to land
•  Demonstrated experience of managing land issues and developing land management strategies
•  Demonstrated experience of managing social and community development compliance issues

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications to include:

•  Cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in the position
•  Resume (CV) detailing relevant experience, skills and education
•  Contact information for three professional references

To the following address:

The Manager: Human Resource Manager
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
Gold House
P. O. Box 2665
Accra

Applicants may also send application to:

WADApplications@anglogoldashanti.com.gh

Closing Date: 21 November, 2012

{AngloGold Ashanti,Obuasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) operates gold mines in Ghana at two sites, Obuasi and Iduapriem. In 2004, AGA and the Government of Ghana entered into an agreement requiring establishment of a Community Trust Fund at each site, to which AGA contributes 1 per cent of after-tax profits. Since the merger of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields, AGA has made contributions to community development in Ghana of significantly more than 1 per cent of post-tax profits but has only recently established the Trust Funds.

The function of the Trust Funds is to make investments in a way that contributes meaningfully to community development, aligns with the priorities of communities and local and national government, and promotes a positive relationship between AGA and the communities near its mine.

The Trust Fund will make investments in two areas: a) Community Development; and b) Economic Development. Investment decisions will be made by a representative seven-member Board of Directors, with advisory input provided by a 32-member Steering Committee. A professional Secretariat with three to five staff members will be employed by the Trust Fund at Obuasi to administer investments and other activities. The Programme Manager will lead and supervise the Secretariat and will report directly to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:
The Programme Manager will manage the staff of the Secretariat and will be accountable for the execution of the main duties of the Secretariat, which include:

•  Managing the Trust Fund office and supervising the staff of the Trust Fund
•  supporting the Board of Directors and the Steering Committee;
•  Managing the maintenance of the accounts, accurate financial records and other records for external audits;
•  Overseeing the processing of investment proposals and managing the financial details of distributing investment funds;
•  Administering and executing contracts for work performed on behalf of the Trust Fund;
•  Leading the monitoring and assessment of funded projects;
•  Writing annual reports and other external documents of the Trust Fund’s programmes; and
•  Liaising with community members and responding to questions about the Trust Fund

The Programme Manager will report directly to the Board of Directors

At a minimum, the staff of the Secretariat will include a Community Engagement Co-ordinator and a Finance and Contracts Specialist. At the discretion of the Board, an administrative assistant may be hired and the Finance and Contracts position may be split in two (one Finance position and one Contracts position) and an additional staff member hired. The Programme Manager will lead this team

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience are on offer and will be in accordance with the AngloGold Ashanti Schedule of Salaries

Qualification Required & Experience

Desired Qualification:
The candidate should have a relevant Bachelor’s or higher degree and at least seven (7) years of experience in project management, ideally in an NGO or community development context.

The ideal candidate will also have experience in the following areas:

•  Community development and stakeholder relations
•  Managing a small and efficient team or organisation
•  Understanding of accounting and preparation of financial documents as required for a formal audit
•  Preparation of annual reports summarising the activities of an organisation
•  Reporting to and interacting with an executive board
•  Managing the logistics associated with convening meetings
•  Working in sustainable development in Ghana, ideally including community investment

In addition, it is desired that the candidate have an interest in the mining industry and the development impact that mining can have

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications to include:

•  Cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in the position
•  Resume (CV) detailing relevant experience, skills and education
•  Contact information for three professional references

To the following address:

The Manager: Human Resource Manager
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
Gold House
P. O. Box 2665
Accra

Applicants may also send application to:

WADApplications@anglogoldashanti.com.gh

Closing Date: 21 November, 2012