{IRC Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,22 Aug-2024};

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in project development and implementation
• Manage and coordinate projects with partners
• Provide content expertise/leadership for water, sanitation and hygiene service delivery
• Oversee smooth implementation of short to medium term projects in accordance with their respective planning, approaches and timelines
• Coordinate field activities, monitor project outcomes and track impact at district and sector level
• Support the IRC Ghana business development for fund raising and new projects acquisition
• Support research / studies, learning and communication
• Support IRC thematic reporting

Qualification Required & Experience

General Requirements and knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Good basic knowledge and understanding of the main concepts and trends in the water, situation and hygiene (WASH) sector.
• Relevant experience of research (design, data analysis and reporting writing) and policy analysis
• Demonstrate experience in learning, knowledge management and networking
• Proven field work coordination experience
• Fluent in English and preferable one local language spoken in the Ahafo Region and good writing skills
• Willing to work in a district and travel nationally and internationally
• Experience in working in a district is an added advantage
• Understanding of project management will be an added advantage
• Proven project management experience

Contract Period:

• The candidate will initially be offered a one-year contract including six-month’s probation. The contract is renewable subject to good performance and availability of funds

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with the following documents to the email below:

• A detailed CV that includes a reliable telephone number and email address and contacts of three referees
• Photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualifications

ghana@ircwash.org

Or can send application to:

The Administrative Officer
IRC Ghana
P.O.Box CT 9531
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 22 August, 2025

{GIZ Ghana,WA,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,16 May-2025};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The regional project Agribusiness Facility for Africa (ABF) supports rural micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in realizing their potential as suppliers, investors and employers by providing broad-based, cost-effective advice and training on business management and business models.
• The agricultural sector is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
• The regional project has therefore adapted agricultural practices to climate change in its training courses.
• The resilient measures promote climate protection and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity.
• Since March 2023, the two projects ABF and Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS
Region (MOVE) have been implementing the EU project Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains.
• The co-financing initiative aims to enhance the capacities of stakeholders involved in the agricultural value chains (AVCs) of maize, cashew, cocoa and livestock in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, with a view to fostering investment

Tasks:

In your role as Regional Agribusiness Advisor:

• Co-lead the Advisory Helpdesk technically. Focusing on Francophone countries, use training approaches including e-learning, face-to-face and blended formats on climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, cooperative and processing for MSME leaders, students and professionals from partner countries.
• Contribute to the ABF sustainable exit strategy by leading the process of creating and supporting an International Agribusiness Practitioners Association (IAPA), including development of by-laws, capacity development, general organisation development.
• Contribute to the results-based monitoring of assigned output (Output 1) by supporting surveys and adaptation studies for monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to the organisation and facilitation of ABF webinars and capacity development workshops for partners, including Master Training Programmes.
• Advise private sector partners on the implementation of Matching Grant Fund projects (iDPP) in francophone Africa, including contract monitoring as backstopper.
• Coordinate the partnership with the “Agence Nationale d’Appui au Développement Rural, ANADER” in Côte d’Ivoire
• Other tasks related to the project as assigned by the line manager or the head of the project

Qualification Required & Experience

• University Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration or related field with a focus on farmer organisation and MSME promotion.
• Proven professional experience in business models, capacity development of value chain practitioners and service providers, and transformative approaches to gender equality.
• Extensive experience with GIZ training approaches, especially Farmer Business School, Cooperative Business School, Processor Business School, etc.
• Strong organisational skills, structured thinking, and the ability to quickly and thoroughly familiarise oneself with new and complex subjects.
• Demonstrates aptitude for working in an interdisciplinary team and in an intercultural context, while demonstrating ability to take responsibility and advisory skills.
• Excellent proficiency in French and English.
• Proficiency in the use of Office 365 applications, with a particular emphasis on Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2025/RAA-ABF/30/04. If you do not hear from us four
(4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 16 May, 2025

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,10 Apr-2025};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been active in Ghana in the context of international development cooperation for more than 30 years. GIZ has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” in Ghana. Due to the constant growth of Africa’s population (population doubles to 2.5 billion people by 2050), the continent needs 20 million new jobs annually. This goal is only achievable in cooperation with the private sector.

Scope of Role:

The Technical Advisor manages the implementation of projects in the field of decent work, in close collaboration with the component and projects teams, especially the decent work technical lead and the head of component.

Tasks:

• Responsible for working closely with the Decent Work portfolio Technical Lead to oversee, coordinate, and evolve all aspects related to decent work-related advisory services to be extended by the programme.
• Responsible for identifying new project opportunities in the area of decent job creation.
• Responsible for the quality assurance of ongoing projects per GIZ’s processes and regulations within the field of decent work.
• Responsible for working with German and European companies in Ghana other employee groups to ensure the successful
implementation of the Special Initiative.
• Responsible for the knowledge exchange with Germany and European countries focusing on decent work and workers councils.
• Prepares reports and presentation documents, including monitoring & evaluation, success stories and best practice examples.
• Prepares appropriate input for various programme reports including annual reports and contributes to the other reports that may be required.
• Coordinate project activities/interventions at local level in consultation with the manager and in cooperation with the partners regarding implementation.
• Performs other tasks at the request of management related to the implementation of the project’s objective.

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in (Master level preferred) Economics, Politics or similar.
• At least 3 years’ professional experience with progressing responsibility in a comparable position, professional experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of projects.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite applications
• Knowledge of labour relations in Germany/Europe
• Knowledge of the cooperation with trade unions in Europe/Germany
• Diligent, goal oriented, proactive, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform tasks without supervision.
• Individual good at spotting opportunities, take ownership and can handle cases from start to finish. You have good analytical skills, but you can also work fast and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset
• Effective communication skills, humour, ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to

recruitment-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2025/SIJOBS/10/03 If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 10 April, 2025

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,28 Jan-2025};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

With funding from EU, Germany, France and Sweden, GIZ together with Expertise France and FIIAPP supports the AfCFTA negotiation and implementation process through technical support to the relevant AU organs. The project in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) works in close collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat of the African Union (AU)

Scope of Role:

• The Regional trade advisor will be part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the EU-TAF housed in the AfCFTA Secretariat.
• The advisor will support the content of AfCFTA negotiation and implementation in the areas of trade and environment; trade in goods and services, trade facilitation, customs cooperation as well as phase II protocols on IPR, Investment, Competition, Digital Trade and Women and Youth in Trade

Tasks

• Support the AfCFTA Secretariat through strategic capacity development activities.
• Close collaboration with AfCFTA Secretariat, the GIZ AfCFTA Support Programme (which the advisor is also part of) as well as with RECs.
• Support the bilateral partners in Ghana in fostering their role in implementing the AfCFTA through technical advisory services on the member state level.
• Manage short-term experts to undertake subject-specific research into areas of concern to Member State representatives participating in technical meetings throughout the key project component topics of Trade with special attention to trade, AfCFTA and environmental linkages.
• Technical advice and project coordination on various aspects of trade integration, Trade and environment, including trade in goods, trade in services, trade facilitation, and stakeholder involvement and possibly also industrialization, value chain and other emerging topics.
• Contribute to development of AfCFTA initiatives on Trade, women, youth and environment linkages
• Participate in the AfCFTA Team meetings and bilateral exchanges with AfCFTA advisors throughout the various project.
• Work with other GIZ projects and be familiar with GIZ internal procurement processes

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in economics, International Trade, Trade law or equivalent.
• Citizenship of one (1) of the AU Member States.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French. Fluency in other AU official language is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 5-7 years in trade policy, AfCFTA and regional integration issues.
• Demonstrated relevant professional experience working on trade and environment issues.
• Solid understanding of regional and continental economic integration issues in Africa.
• Solid understanding of Trade, women and youth linkages
• Experience in development cooperation is an asset.
• Experience in working with AU or other regional organizations is an asset.
• Flexibility to frequently travel

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2025/AfCFTA/14/01.If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 28 January, 2025

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

 

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,30 Jan-2025};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

The programme Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme cooperates with ministries and national authorities, civil society organizations, as well as 60 districts. PAIReD supports the capacity development of its partners for making the public financial management system more transparent, fairer, and more effective. It advises national institutions and partner districts on developing data-based plans and inclusive planning processes, strengthening the linkages between land-use plans and development plans with an associated budget and expenditure. PAIReD also cooperates both with state and non-state actors to curb corruption through joint actions.

Scope of Role:

In your role you are responsible for the technical, substantive and organisational implementation of activities in the field of Anti-Corrup to in with a focus on Gender Transformative Approaches to Anti-Corruption as part of the PAIReD programme. In consultation with your line manager, you also assume tasks related to planning, steering and monitoring the impact of respective activity packages

Tasks

• Responsible for co-creating and implementing activities with selected partners on gender transformative approaches in the context of the fight against corruption in Ghana.
• Coordinating public education and awareness campaigns conducted by civil society organisations on anti-corruption with a focus on women and the youth.
• Identifying possible intervention areas on the role of women and the youth in the fight against anti-corruption.
• Providing the capacity development for women and the youth in contributing to accountability and the rule of law.
• Providing substantial support to the mainstreaming of gender aspects in all intervention with state and non-state actors.
• Developing concept notes and Terms of Reference (TORs) and managing service contracts and finance agreements, including the coordination and management of service providers and grant recipients.
• Monitoring and reporting on relevant gender-related developments and their implications for human rights and good governance principles.
• Contributing to the operational planning and its implementation and reviews and provides technical inputs that are relevant to the component and the success of the programme.
• Conducting duty trips within Ghana

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in a field of study relevant to the position with a special focus on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.
• At least 5 years working experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge in the field of anti-corruption and the main stakeholders in Ghana with a strong focus on the civil society and the cooperation between non-state and state actors.
• Working experience with international development cooperation in the field of gender, anti-corruption, and good governance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and self-confidence, diplomatic skills and professional appearance.
• Proven ability to work solution-oriented and independently, strong team player in an international team.
• Strong analytical, strategic and conceptual skills with proven expertise in developing concept notes, Terms of References and contract management

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/GES-PAIReD/16/01. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 January, 2025

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 year,03 Jan-2025};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

The programme Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme cooperates with ministries and national authorities, civil society organizations, as well as 60 districts. PAIReD supports the capacity development of its partners for making the public financial management system more transparent, fairer, and more effective. It advises national institutions and partner districts on developing data-based plans and inclusive planning processes, strengthening the
linkages between land-use plans and development plans with an associated budget and expenditure. PAIReD also cooperates both with state and non-state actors to curb corruption through joint actions. Furthermore, the capacities of state institutions for uncovering and prosecuting cases of corruption and money laundering are strengthened and competencies of civil society and media for their participation in accountability processes is improved.

Scope of Role:

• The Advisor will provide expert advice and input to anti-corruption agencies and other relevant stakeholders on relevant legislation, institutional reforms and other legal operational instruments necessary to strengthen the overall anti-corruption regime in Ghana. The role includes designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives to enhance Internal and External Audit, Access to Information and Citizen Engagement. Additionally, the Advisor will contribute to results-based monitoring and reporting of activities.

Tasks:

• Work with the Ghana Audit Service (GAS), the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Right to Information Commission (RTIC) and the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) to conduct participatory assessments of institutional strengthening needs related to staff, systems, and behavioral drivers of needs and associated change.
• Identify and implement initiatives to strengthen the capacities of the RTIC, PIAC GAS and IAA to collaborate with other Anticorruption agencies to roll out effective anti-corruption mechanisms.
• Support the development, review and implementation of RTI legislation and guidelines in National and Subnational levels, to align with international best practices and national needs.
• Support Citizen Participation and Stakeholder engagement with the PIAC and RTIC.
• Support and Provide technical Backstopping interventions with Partner MMDAs in the areas of Access to Information, Internal and External Audit.
• Oversee specialists and consultants delivering technical assistance, capacity building, and systems strengthening related to internal and external audit, as well as access to information and oversight of natural resource revenues.
• Ensure alignment and identify opportunities for collaboration with other donor funded PFM, anti-corruption and open government interventions with the view to preventing duplication

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters/MSc Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, or any other relevant discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with Public Financial Management (PFM) in general, and more specifically Governance, Accountability and Anti-Corruption Institutions.
• 5 to 7 years professional experience in a comparable position.
• Working experience with GIZ or similar Development Organizations.
• Ability to make effective decisions, lead, and work in a team, and build collaborative networks.
• Ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent research and report writing skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/PAIReD/18/12. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 03 January, 2025

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,11 Dec-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a resilient Democracy (PAIReD) – The PAIReD programme supports key state and civil society actors in building up capacities to implement a citizen-oriented, integer and accountable governance on local and national level.
• A special focus is placed on improving tax policy and tax management for a fairer and more sustainable mobilization of revenue and strengthening the regulatory capacities of the public administration for a more accountable and transparent expenditure planning. Furthermore, the capacities of state institutions for uncovering and prosecuting cases of corruption and money laundering are strengthened and competencies of civil society and media for their participation in accountability processes are being improved.

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor is responsible for managing and promoting programme and team agreements.
• In consultation with your line manager, you also assume tasks related to planning, steering and monitoring the project, including project administration tasks in some cases.
• Provide technical support to the Budget and the Planning unit and other relevant actors in the preparation of the annual budgets and plan in accordance with accepted guidelines.

Tasks:

• Provide technical and tools for planning, budget forecasting and effective engagement of relevant stakeholders in the fee fixing processes.
• Provide technical support to the Budget unit and the Planning unit and other relevant actors in the preparation of the annual budgets and plan in accordance with accepted guidelines.
• Assess the Capacity needs, develop, and implement the necessary capacity building measures for relevant stakeholders in the planning and budgeting of partner local authorities
• Conduct periodic analysis of the prepared financial statement (Trial balance) of designated District Assemblies to identify trends, forecast budget needs, and recommend strategies for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Provide technical support to partner local authorities to ensure the effective management of own revenues and grants
• Develop tools and initiatives to ensure the effective involvement of and participation of especially women, PWDs and youth in relevant planning processes and activities throughout the entire budget cycle

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

• University degree in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field (equivalent to BA or MBA)
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in planning, budgeting or a comparable position.
• Professional experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; a working knowledge of German is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset.
• Strong managerial, organisational, and social competence.
• Very strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/PAIReD-BP/27/11 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 11 December, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

{Sightsavers,Accra,Full-Time, GH,HND,3 years,28 Nov-2024};

Job title: NTD Programme Officer
Reports to: NTD Programme Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Department: Finance & Performance

Job purpose

• To ensure the Ghana ELFA and RLM programmes are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible standards as laid out in the organization’s policies and procedures.
• To collaborate with other staff, partners and others to identify areas for project growth and assist in identifying and developing new initiatives

Principal accountabilities:

1. Working with ELFA and RLM Partners 10%

• Work with the NTD programme Manager to coordinate the activities of ELFA and RLM programme partners in Ghana to ensure successfully execution of the scope of work of the programmes Ghana.
• Develop and support longer term relationships with these partners that go beyond the duration of the ELFA and the RLM programmes.
• Support the partners in the identification of their own capacity building needs and help facilitate the provision of these needs.
• Disseminate information about Sightsavers and its work to ELFA and RLM partners.
• Establish partnership agreements with ELFA AND RLM partners where appropriate
• Promote shared learning and collaboration between partners by facilitating partner networks and meetings

2. Financial & Resource Management 20%

• Assist the ELFA and RLM programmes partner in the preparation of budgets.
• Monitor expenditure of project financial resources and liaise with the FSSM/O where necessary.
• Ensure that partners submit timely financial returns.
• Follow up with partners on any actions arising from audits carried out by the finance officer or by external auditors.

3. Project Management 60%

• Supporting all aspects of the ELFA and the RLM programmes management including planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
• Work routinely with partners to identify needs for technical support.
• Support the partner to ensure that all project documentation and reports are made available in a timely and accessible way.
• Review information from the field status reports and team meetings, provide feedback and escalate issues whenever required;
• Ensure all interventions uphold a commitment to gender, equity, social inclusion, value for money and sustainability;
• Work with the programme Manager to collate and update annual activity logs and logical frameworks;

4. Information & Communication Management 10%

• Be proactive in providing good quality information on case studies, interesting news stories etc relating to the ELFA and the RLM programmes.
• Participate in all meetings and activities planned by partners in the ELFA and RLM programmes and provide feedback.
Jobholder entry requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• Degree in Relevant Field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education) or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable working experience of programme management within Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) within an NGO environment
• Strong working experience of all aspects of project management in community development programmes
• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Good research skills
• Experience of budget development and use in programme implementation
• Experience of working with partners and stakeholders, including the Ghana Health Service
• Experience in neglected topical diseases elimination
• Experience in research and behaviour change communication
• Experience of Disease Management and Disability Inclusion (DMDI) is desirable
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 8 weeks a year

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good written English skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports

Core behaviours:

• Change and Improvement
• Communicating and Influencing
• Decision Making
• Team Working
• Planning and Organising
• Delivery and Implementation
• Plus, we would expect the following:
• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
• High degree of integrity
• Active listener

Key relationships

Internal

• Country Director / Senior Programme Manager, Programme Manager
• All country staff
• Institutional Funding Manager, WARO
• Regional Director
• Various staff based in all departments at Haywards Heath, UK

External

• Partners
• Consultants
• Service Providers
• Government agencies
• Community leaders

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 28 November, 2024

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,11 Nov-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a resilient Democracy (PAIReD) – The PAIReD programme supports key state and civil society actors in building up capacities to implement a citizen-oriented, integer and accountable governance on local and national level.
• A special focus is placed on improving tax policy and tax management for a fairer and more sustainable mobilization of revenue and strengthening the regulatory capacities of the public administration for a more accountable and transparent expenditure planning.
• Furthermore, the capacities of state institutions for uncovering and prosecuting cases of corruption and money laundering are strengthened and competencies of civil society and media for their participation in accountability processes are being improved

Scope of Role:

• The Advisor is responsible for the implementation of activities in the field of public finance with a focus on support for the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Policy and Non-tax Policy Units, as part of GIZ’s PAIReD programme. He/she also provides assessments and analyses of developments that affect public finances in Ghana. Moreover, he/she engages on cross-cutting topics such as gender, digitization, communication, etc. and contributes to knowledge management and results-based monitoring.

Tasks:

• Provide expert advice on the improvement of Ghana’s system of public finances, with a special focus on revenue policy (taxes and non-tax revenue)
• Take part in the on-going analysis of Ghana’s system of public revenue and the identification of fields of intervention
• Plan and support the development of policies for more efficient, effective and equitable taxation
• Initiate and support activities on questions of climate protection and gender equity in the context of public finances
• Plan and coordinate support for CSOs and the media in the field of public finances
• Produce concept notes, terms of reference, budgets and other documents as required for the implementation of the work packages
• Provide input to the PAIReD programme’s monitoring and reporting, and participate in its working group on digitization
• Travel within Ghana to support selected activities

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in economics, with a special focus on public finances.
• At least five years of work experience related to public revenue in Ghana.
• In-depth understanding of Ghana’s system of public revenue, and specifically the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved.
• Strong academic background on the economic theory of public finances, especially taxation.
• Experience in engaging with and providing consultancy to government agencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in the digitization of administrative processes and proficiency in IT-based approaches to project management and cooperation.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, high degree of flexibility, attention to detail

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/TP-TA/28/10 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 11 November, 2024

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{Alliance for Community Resilience and Development (ACRAD),Volta Region & Oti Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 year,31 Oct-2024};

Organization: Alliance for Community Resilience and Development (ACRAD)
Project Title: My Rights My Future: Addressing Child Labour in The Fishing and Cocoa Production Areas Of Oti And Volta Regions of Ghana
Location: Volta Region (Kpando Municipality), Oti Region (Kadjebi District)
Position Type: Full-Time (Fixed Term, 1 Year Renewable)
Category: Local/Nationals Only

About ACRAD:

ACRAD is a dedicated non-governmental organization in Ghana that focuses on building community resilience and advocating for sustainable development. Our projects cover Child Protection and Advocacy, Financial Inclusion, Livelihood Empowerment, Climate Change and Environmental Actions.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Project Facilitators (2 Positions)

Project Overview:

• The “My Rights, My Future” project, funded by the European Commission(EC), aims to combat child labour in the Volta and Oti regions of Ghana. This project seeks to strengthen the capacity of local institutions and communities to protect children’s rights, provide educational opportunities, and reduce the socio-economic factors driving child labour. The project is rooted in a rights-based approach, ensuring the welfare and protection of children in line with international standards.

Role Summary:

• We are searching for two motivated individuals, one in each district, to facilitate the implementation of project activities. These roles involve direct engagement with children, families, and various community stakeholders to promote children’s rights and reduce child labour practices effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Implementation and Coordination:

• Facilitate the day-to-day implementation of project activities in the assigned region.
• Develop detailed work plans and schedules in collaboration with the Project Management Team (PMT) and other team members.
• Collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and training sessions aimed at preventing child labour and promoting children’s rights.
• Ensure that project activities are aligned with the project’s objectives and expected outcomes.

2. Community Engagement and Capacity Building:

• Engage with community members to raise awareness about the dangers of child labour and the importance of education.
• Facilitate capacity-building sessions for local institutions, parents, and other community stakeholders to enhance their ability to protect children’s rights.
• Mobilize community resources and foster local ownership of project initiatives.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Monitor and document the progress of project activities, ensuring they meet the quality standards and timelines.
• Collect and analyze data related to project indicators, providing regular updates to the PMT.
• Prepare and submit detailed activity reports, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Support the evaluation of project impact, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

4. Safeguarding and Compliance:

• Uphold and promote ACRAD’s Child and Adult Safeguarding policies, ensuring all project activities adhere to these standards.
• Ensure that all interactions with children and vulnerable populations are conducted safely, ethically, and respectfully.
• Implement and monitor Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards across all project activities.
• Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents following ACRAD’s safeguarding protocols.

5. Collaboration and Networking:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other key stakeholders.
• Represent ACRAD at relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences within and outside the region.
• Work closely with ACRAD Implementing Partners (IPs) to ensure coordination and integration of project activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Science, Education, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in project management or facilitation, preferably in child rights, social protection, or community development.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS), child protection issues, safeguarding practices, and PSEA standards.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluency in English and a working knowledge of local languages in the Volta and Oti regions is highly desirable.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

ACRAD is devoted to safeguarding all children and adults involved in our projects from abuse and exploitation. All applicants must share this commitment and will be subject to comprehensive background checks and adherence to our safeguarding policies.

Location: Volta Region & Oti Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying to:

info@acradgh.org. Specify the region you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 31 October, 2024

ACRAD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Females are encouraged to APPLY