{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MSc,3 years,15 Mar-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 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 project ” Environmentally Sound Disposal and Recycling of E-Waste in Ghana ” (in short E-Waste Programme) supports the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) of the Republic of Ghana in introducing sustainable e-waste management.

Scope of Role:

• The technical advisor is responsible for the technical and organizational implementation of the measures and activities in Output 2 (private sector support) of the project.
• She/he is involved in ongoing process development within her/his remit, is responsible for knowledge management and prepare and share documentation.
• She/he supports experts in familiarizing themselves with and performing their tasks.
• She/he supports the implementation of integrated development partnerships between the Programme and selected e-waste recyclers in Ghana.
• She/he identifies further technical repurposing-, recycling and disposal-solutions for e-waste appliances and fractions. • • She/he steers a private sector working group with different partners and network with all relevant public and private stakeholders. She/he performs the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.

Tasks:

• Support to implementation of the integrated development partnerships.
• The position provides the agreed support to the partnerships and monitor the agreed measures, ensure timely implementation and comprehensive documentation.
• Selection of technical solutions for repurposing, recycling and disposal of e-waste appliances or fractions (specific those collected by the KfW/MESTI-PIU programme)
• The technical advisor identifies together with international and national consultants applied technical solutions, prepare open calls and evaluate the offers with the jury, negotiate cooperation agreements and document all required steps.
• Private Sector Working Group
• The position provides transparent information to the private sector working group, act together with another member as the secretariat and ensure invitation, minutes and decisions are done.
• Cooperation with MESTI-PIU
• She/he ensures regular exchange and the alignment of the private sector approach and strategy.

Qualifications Required & Experience

• MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management and/or Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management and/or Business
Administration

Professional experience

• 3-5 years working experience in Private and Public Sector in Ghana, preferable with a focus on environmental management and support to the private recycling sector.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Very good knowledge of e-waste related international conventions, national laws and regulations.
• Knowledge on public-private partnership activities and agreements.
• Preferable knowledge on GIZ instrument iDPP/DPP and GIZ procurement processes.
• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset.

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:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/EWASTE/01/03 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

Closing Date: 15 March, 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.

{UNFPA Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,7 years,11 Mar-2024};

The Position:

UNFPA Ghana contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2025 and works in partnership with the Government and people of Ghana for sustainable economic and social development, peace, and human rights.

As part of its work to end conflict related gender-based violence and harmful practices and enhance the voices of young people in local governance, UNFPA in partnership with UNDP is implementing a peace-building project entitled Enhancing social cohesion and social contract, through empowerment of women and youth in three northern regions of Ghana. The project aims to prevent and address the root causes of localized and spillover conflicts and vulnerabilities to violent extremism in Northern Ghana. Specifically, the project will empower local governance institutions, actors, and customary governance structures to ensure more inclusive, responsive, and accountable governance, economic development and quality service delivery, as a peace dividend in these marginalized regions.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

• To provide monitoring, analytical, reporting, and programmatic support to the Peace Building Fund (PBF) Project, contribute to the implementation of activities and track results as outlined in the PBF Programme Document for Ghana.

You would be responsible for:

• Support short (quarterly, annual) and medium term (2 years) planning for implementation of the project.
Coordinate within UNFPA, with UNDP and other partners, including implementing partners for smooth project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Plan and implement project M&E system, including database, and facilitate UNFPA specific and joint field monitoring visits to project sites and activities.
• Lead the preparation of quality project related reports for review by management.
• Prepare and provide appropriate technical support for quality project planning, implementation and reporting, research and best practice documentation.
• Engage and network with partners for the purpose of promoting the project objectives and overall goal of peace and security.
Support project proposal development for promoting peace and security in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences such as Demography, Sociology, International Development or Statistics. Proven work experience in Project Management and/or Monitoring and Evaluation, Governance, Gender and Youth Development is a requirement.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of peace building, governance, gender, youth, population, and development dynamics.
• Research-related experience in issues and policies on cross border conflicts, peace and security, gender, and social norms as well as humanitarian, peace, and development nexus in Ghana.
• Experience in planning processes and good group facilitation skills
• At least one-year work experience with an international organization in peace security, governance, gender and social norms, population issues, data, and development.
• Knowledge/skills in the development/update of digital data platforms to facilitate programme implementation.
• Excellent communication/presentation, report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience in the development of manuals, protocols and training materials and tools.
• Good human relations skills and ability to work with diverse groups with different backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of global and national information on conflict resolution and development dynamics in Ghana.
• Good knowledge of the UN system and the development sector is an added advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English.

Required Competencies:

• Proficiency in current office software applications.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

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.

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Closing Date: 11 March, 2024

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,11 Mar-2024};

Title: Malaria Program Officer
Project: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana

Job Summary

• The USAID GHSC-PSM Project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

• The Malaria Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to and liaise routinely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Service and other counterparts to ensure in-country Malaria commodity availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of malaria commodity distribution.
• Liaising closely with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) to ensure malaria commodity availability in Ghana.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the MOH and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the national forecasting and quantification of malaria commodities to prepare supply plans.
• Provide oversight in the management of the pipeline of malaria commodities and share updates with key stakeholders.
• Assist the NMEP with drafting and submitting commodity procurement requests for USAID-Funded malaria commodities and in monthly malaria commodity distribution planning to ensure health facilities have sufficient stock to meet patient needs.
• Regularly report on stock status of malaria commodities, as well as health facility performance in security related to malaria commodities and malaria case management.
• Assist with End Use Verification (EUV) exercises, ensuring that MOH and GHS staff is cognizant of data collection methodologies.
• Provide technical assistance to NMEP in conducting performance monitoring and supervision activities at the health facility and regional medical store level.
• Inform leadership of potential short-term technical assistance needs as required.
• Assist with preparing annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
Provide and /or organize technical assistance and training for MOH and/or GHS staff across all levels in malaria commodity management.
• Collaborate with other members of the Systems Strengthening team focused on capacity building and MIS to have a harmonized approach to ensuring MOH and GHS staff are equipped with the skills to address supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with MoH/GHS and key stakeholders to build capacity and utilize the GhiLMIS.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required

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: 11 March, 2024

{African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,N/A,01 Mar-2024};

ACET is seeking to recruit an Advocacy Lead to work with partners across the institution to build a strong advocacy architecture within ACET for stronger impact and influence on issues related to Africa’s economic transformation.

Job Summary

• The Advocacy Lead will work with partners across the institution to build a strong advocacy architecture within ACET for stronger impact and influence on issues related to Africa’s economic transformation.

• ACET’s advocacy approach is based on being a critical friend and a thought leader for Africa and is grounded in solid analysis and economic policy prioritization to influence decisions and drive action; it is not an activist organization by nature but makes evidence freely available for use by activists, civil society, and other groups in their work to influence the public and policy decisions. Understanding this approach and possessing the judgment necessary to do this successfully will be essential to the role. Key priority areas for ACET advocacy in 2024 and beyond include Africa’s Agenda for Global Financial Architecture Reform; Gender Equity and Economic Transformation; Climate Finance; Driving Economic Transformation; Jobs and Skills for Youth; and more.

• The ideal candidate will have experience building and sustaining institutional networks and will have an in-depth understanding of the political and economic landscape on the African continent in order to identify opportunities for engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Map out relationships and potential reach of ACET staff, Board, Transformation Leadership Panel, Fellows, and other partners.
• Help identify and sustain advocacy partnerships with influential institutions and individuals across the African continent and beyond to move forward regional and global issues that need a collective African position.
• Identify opportunities for ACET network members to help move agendas forward through personal relationships and public appearances.
• Plan and implement strategic convenings to help move agendas forward.
• Work with ACET Directors and team leads to enhance program and project advocacy and to develop senior-level networks to promote uptake of policy recommendations.
• Develop and implement a robust and forward-looking advocacy strategy for ACET.
• Keep abreast of current issues relevant to ACET’s positioning and partnership work and provide periodic issue summaries.
• Possess a well-developed network of contacts and partners in African organizations and governments as well as development organizations, and/or the skill to track down and make connections with new organizations and individuals when needed.
• Develop and maintain key contact database reflecting status of engagements.
• Work with Resource Mobilization team to hone pitches and donor outreach materials, and identify potential new funding partners .
• Work closely with Communications Team members to develop strong messages that can be used by ACET network members.
• Other duties as necessary in support of ACET’s Advocacy, Resource Mobilization, and Partnership goals.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Public Policy, Economics, International Affairs, or related field.
• A proven track record of delivering advocacy programs in the international development space.
• Ideally a strong network of contacts in African economic and finance ministries, agencies, and organizations.
• A history of engaging key stakeholders on the African continent, for example the African Union, African Development Bank, country governments, civil society organizations, economic policy institutes.

The preferred candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Exceptional writing skills and organization.
• Creativity and out-of-the box thinking.
• Tact and understanding of how to engage with leaders of all levels.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a growing team.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and prioritize as necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong network of partners for advocacy.
• Strong team mentality.
• Constructive attitude.
• High standard of ethics and professionalism.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the position to:

hr@acetforafrica.org

Contact details of 3 references will also be required.

Closing Date: 01 March, 2024

{Sightsavers,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,16 Feb-2024};

The European Commission (EC) Civil Society Capacity Building programme seeks to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) governance, accountability, and engagement in public affairs. The Programme Officer will hold overall responsibility and accountability for the delivery of the EC Civil Society Capacity Building programme including overseeing its design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordinating the activities of the implementation partners.

Responsibilities

• Programme delivery; supporting the Senior Programme Manager through managing all aspects of the programme lifecycle with the implementation partners, from planning through to closeout. Implementing the partners activities in line with the programme guidelines and donor requirements.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning; ensuring ethical use of MEL approaches within an adaptive framework to include learning logs, actioning learning groups, using data collection tools and analysis and dissemination of performance data, for example.
• Identifying suitable partnerships for Sightsavers to work with and advocate for women with disabilities in civil society receiving equal rights and opportunities in said society. Capacity building to ensure the civil society organisations (CSOs) can sustain their approach beyond the remit of the programme.
• Building relationships with women’s rights organisations to secure secondments with the implementation partners and grow a sustainable pipeline of civil society organisations.
• Finance and resource management; through support in budget preparation, tracking and forecasting. Supporting partners to prepare budgets and forecasts, monitoring expenditure, offering technical assistance and timely submission of partner financial reports.
• Information & Communication Management; provision of high-quality information to support relevant fundraising activities, sharing relevant information with internal stakeholders to meet donor reporting requirements.
• This is a varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Experience

• Proven work experience within disability inclusion, gender and or women’s rights projects
• An advocate for women’s rights within civil society entities, ideally as a Programme Officer
• A track record working with civil society organisations to support successful implementation of programmes that enhance and
• sustain opportunities for women with disabilities.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, gender, human rights and climate change.
• Significant experience implementing programmes, ideally within the disability sector and gender
• First class communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Current and ongoing right to work in Ghana.

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: 16 February, 2024

{African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,16 Feb-2024};

Role and Purpose

ACET is seeking to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) at an institutional and programmatic level. The MEL Specialist will lead ACET in developing a performance measurement framework with sound measurement models, data collecting tools and performance indicators. S/he will also lead the planning and managing of evaluations and assist ACET’s management in using performance information for decision-making and resource allocation.

About ACET

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is one of the pre-eminent organizations in the world focused on advancing African solutions to African transformation challenges.

Driven by a commitment to support governments address the policy and institutional barriers that hamper sustained economic growth on the continent, ACET was founded in 2008 with the support of national governments alongside major multilateral, bilateral donors and foundations. ACET is an economic policy institute that provides research, policy advice, and institutional strengthening for African countries to develop their economies, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods.

ACET helps deliver African economic transformation, defined as growth with DEPTH – through a unique, integrated approach.

Growth with DEPTH is a framework developed by ACET that turns transformation from a concept into a practical policy agenda. Growth with DEPTH has been used to help Africa’s public and private sectors address the policy and institutional barriers that hamper sustained growth.

Unit/Program/Project Background:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist (MEL Specialist)
Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Accra or Remote

Roles and Responsibilities

Specifically the MEL Specialist will:

• M&E Strategy – provide technical leadership to develop institutional and programmatic theory of change frameworks
• M&E Framework – develop results frameworks including indicators, baselines and targets for new projects and where necessary, refine existing frameworks of ongoing program/projects
• Planning – work closely with the technical and operational teams to design M&E plans and activities
• Data Collection and Analysis – regularly collect and analyze data on activities, outputs, outcomes and Impacts to inform accountability to stakeholders and learning from experience
• Reporting – provide leadership for effective, accurate and timely monitoring, evaluation, and reporting results of all project and program activities. S/he will also be responsible for working with the Communications team to ensure effective dissemination of ACET results
• Process improvement – assess ACET’s M&E capacity and seek ways to streamline the process and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information. This could include an M&E assessment and roadmap for the function (human resources, budget, etc.). The MEL Specialist will ensure that lessons learned are integrated into program implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes
• Training – provide guidance and training to ACET staff for effective activity monitoring, evaluation and learning
Partner Engagement – work with ACET’s partners to ensure ACET’s M&E planning, activity monitoring and results dissemination process is endorsed and used by partners. This includes co-creation of indicators, and documenting and disseminating program successes, impacts, and challenges to ACET’s stakeholders. The MEL Specialist will also support and contribute to ACET’s relationship management with funders & sponsors, including drafting ACET’s annual report
• Quality Assurance – work closely with ACET technical and operational team to develop strategies and processes towards enhancing quality assessments and overall performance
• Communication – work with ACET’s communication office to develop methods of communicating ACET’s impact and influence
• People Management – manage the ACET M&E analyst
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time in support of ACET’s mission.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education/ Experience

• Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation or a related discipline such as development studies, economics, political science, social science, program management etc.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing an impact measurement framework for a development institution. Experience of doing this in an economic policy institute will be an asset
• Minimum of 5 years post-master’s experience of performance monitoring and/or evaluation with an international development organization
• Demonstrated experience in project monitoring, and evaluation of development activities including evaluation design, and related advisory in multisectoral setting
• Experience in developing logic models for programs and projects is required
• Experience in leading the implementation of performance management plans or tools of institutional portfolios
• Experience in developing or managing M&E databases is highly desired
• Proven experience in effective people management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high-level partner contacts, the host government, and the local communities
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• An ability to work in French will be an asset

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the position to:

hr@acetforafrica.org. Contact details of 3 references will also be required. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 16th February, 2024.

Interviews will be held either virtually or in-person if the candidate is based in Ghana.

Closing Date: 16 February, 2024

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{IPC – Internationale,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Diploma,2 years,17 Dec-2023};

IPC – Internationale Projekt Consult GmbH (www.ipcgmbh.com) is a provider of advisory services to financial institutions,
development agencies and funds in transition economies and developing countries. Our activities are focused on three main areas: Development Finance, Climate Action & Green Transition and Skills & Employment. Our clients and partners include institutions such as the EBRD, EIB, GIZ, KfW and the EU, as well as regional development banks and local
commercial banks.

Within the framework of one of our projects in Ghana, we are currently looking for a highly motivated project assistant, who is interested in contributing to a sustainable development in Ghana: Project Assistant (f/m/d)

Your tasks

You will support our consultants in organisational matters and the different project workflows. Your responsibilities will include:

• Organisational support: Meeting planning incl. organising and arranging logistics for field audits, communication within the team as well as with external partners
• Workflow management: Document compilation, data management, report writing support, support in the preparation of audit reports
• Team and surveyor support: Support to planning and co-ordination of training sessions, support and supervision of survey implementation, co-ordination and supervision of field activities, assistance with collection, processing and analysis
of quantitative and qualitative data

Qualification Required & Experience

• Diploma in finance, economics, politics, social sciences or a related field
• At least two years’ professional experience in the financial sector and/or in development finance
• Working experience in either consultancy or financial sector is an advantage
• Prior experience in audits or agricultural projects is a plus
• Excellent analytical and writing skills with capacity to handle, clean and analyse data using a survey tool
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate openly and work as part of a small interdisciplinary team
• Very good command of Microsoft Office programmes in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent command of English, fluency in Twi/Fante is preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are looking for an interesting and multifaceted job in a multicultural and dynamic work environment, we look forward to getting to know you. Please send a motivation letter, your CV and contact information of two professional reference persons to:

hr@ipcgmbh.com with the subject “Project Assistant – Ghana (f/m/d)”

Closing Date: 17 December, 2023

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,13 Nov-2023};

The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives. In collaboration with the Global Fund, Chemonics International is managing the GF/MOH Logistics Support Project.

The Logistics Support Officer for the Logistics Management Unit (LMU), who will be stationed at the Supplies, Stores & Drug Management Division (SSDM) will primarily be responsible to provide technical assistance to SSDM on general supply chain interventions. Among these are supporting PSM coordination efforts at the central and regional levels, tracking the status of shipments to facilitate timely clearance, analyzing logistics data and reports from the Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS) and providing key suggestions/recommendation for overall supply chain system improvement within the Ghana Health Service. The incumbent will work closely with national quantification team and other stakeholders to conduct, document and regularly update product quantifications. He/she will provide technical assistance to the team and ensures capacity of the national quantification team is built. He/she will monitor and regularly report national stock status of health commodities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance to support the functioning and sustainability of the Logistics Management Unit (LMU) of the Ghana Health Service.
• Liaise with Regional Health Directorates (RHDs) and Teaching Hospitals (THs) on Order Preparation and Scheduled Delivery to Regional Medical Stores (RMSs) and THs.
• Monitor the timeliness and accuracy of submission of orders through GhiLMIS and provide feedback to Regional Medical Stores (RMS) and Teaching Hospitals (TH) for improvement.
• Effectively support the SSDM and disease programmes to track the status of shipments and ensure timely clearance, reducing delays and potential payment of demurrage.
• Work with TCMS managers to plan and execute cycle count for all commodities based on established schedule and provide support for adjustments (if any) to ensure accurate data in GhiLMIS.
• Collaborate closely with the TCMS, IHS and other central level warehouse managers and programme logistics focal persons to review RMS/TH orders and allocate commodities in a timely manner.
• Monitor and ensure improvement of the quality of data at the TCMS by comparing manually generated reports with GhiLMIS reports and providing feedback with remedial actions to address challenges to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure needed reports including inventory and stock status reports are generated from GhiLMIS to support supply chain management decisions at all levels.
• Support the organization of periodic PSM meetings involving programme logistics managers ((NACP, NMCP, NTP, FHD, EPI, etc.) to review stock status reports from the regions and take appropriate decisions to address bottlenecks.
• Prepare and disseminate comprehensive stock status reports
• Provide technical assistance to the Regional Supply Chain Coordinating Committees/Regional Supply Chain Technical Working Group (TWG) in the performance of their functions.
• Coordinate and participate in national quantification exercises as per the national quantification guidelines and collaborate with key stakeholders to provide required data for the quantification of public health commodities.
• Prepare, monitor and update procurement pipeline on quarterly basis using appropriate tools.
• Conduct regular field monitoring and logistics support visits to facilities (in coordination with GHSC-PSM and GFLSP officers whenever feasible) to appraise the management of health commodities.
• Perform any other function(s) in the area of health supply chain systems strengthening as may be determined by Director, SSDM and/or assigned representative.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years professional knowledge and/or technical experience in any of the following: supply chain management, warehousing and network optimization, distribution planning and route optimization, outsourcing, transportation and logistics management information systems
• Understands Ghana’s Public Health Value Chain
• Excellent data analysis skills including an advance use of MS Excel, reporting and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and to lead meetings.
• Experience in the use of relevant quantification and supply planning tools (e.g. QAT, PipeLine, Quantimed, etc.) for health commodities.
• Experience in capacity building in quantification processes, tools and methodology.
• Experience in the development, management, monitoring and reporting of supply status, plans and budgets.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required

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: 13 November, 2023

{Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,3 years,30 Nov-2023};

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS (ARHR)

The Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), established in 2004, is a network of Ghanaian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community-based Organizations (CBOS) promoting a rights-based approach to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and
adolescent health (RMNCAH) through advocacy, research and capacity building. ARHR leads several civil society organizations to advocate for strengthened health systems to achieve UHC, with an emphasis on increased investment in PHC. ARHR convenes several dialogues between civil society, the private sector, media, academia, and state actors to demand accountability in health resource mobilization, allocation, and expenditure using evidence-based information. ARHR further engages in policy advocacy by tracking gaps between policy and practice and utilizing the evidence to inform a review of policy.

JOB SUMMARY

• The Programme Officer will support the implementation of a USAID-funded initiative that seeks to accelerate family planning achievements in Ghana by providing technical assistance to Ghana Health Service to scale up long-acting reversible and permanent contraceptive methods at public sites across the country.
• The implementation will use strategic approaches such as capacity building of the Government of Ghana’s (GOG) FP stewardship; healthcare worker training; quality improvement; and targeted assistance to regional Ghana Health Service directorates to scale up FP services funded by the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA) in 100% of districts.
• This programme envisions the engagement of civil society in strengthening the enabling environment for Adolescent Responsive Family Planning.

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct collaborative training for FP stewards to increase understanding of values, social norms, power, practices, and perspectives of adolescents, communities, and frontline providers that shape uptake of FP Services
• Build the capacity of male allies for FP2030 Commitments as a strategy for integrating male perspectives and voices in FP discourse
• Support peer education by dispelling myths and misconceptions, and promoting the use of FP services through referrals to health facilities by engaging ARHR’s Adolescent Health Champions
• Support the development of inclusive user-friendly communication materials (fact sheets, infographics, video documentaries, and other evidence briefs) to support FP education and advocacy efforts at national and sub-national levels
• Support the development of a social media toolkit for use by Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW)-led organizations for public engagement to ensure continuous information on FP
• Strengthen the leadership skills, voice, and power of adolescents and youth groups (in school and out of school) to increase their agency in policy processes, implementation, and monitoring
• Track the readiness of health facilities to provide adolescent-friendly health services; and perspectives (experiences) of adolescents on the quality and responsiveness of FP services and FP 2030 commitments
• Highlight and address gaps identified by organizing interface meetings, multi-stakeholder, and policy dialogues with duty-bearers, adolescents, and AGYW-led organizations
• Strengthen and expand existing Community Health Management Committees (CHMCs) to include youth representation at the community level.
• Support the creation of a landing page on ARHR’s website that will serve as a repository or knowledge hub to advance FP advocacy.
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or a relevant discipline. A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least three years of relevant experience in programme support; familiarity with international donors or with USAID-funded projects
• A good understanding of FP and its commitments
• Strong organizational, management, and administrative skills preferred
• Experience working in the NGO space with similar responsibilities
• Ability to effectively use MS Office, including word processing and Excel spreadsheet applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and deliver work assignments on time
• Willingness to assume a range of unanticipated tasks and capacity to develop and grow in the position

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV to:

d.ampong@arhr.org.gh with the subject line ‘Programme Officer Application’ by 7th October 2023.

Closing Date: 30 November, 2023

This is a full-time permanent position with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. ARHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.