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Job Vacancy For Executive Director At Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO) – (Bolgatanga)

Posted on: October 2nd, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO), a registered church-based non-profit, non-governmental organisation that seeks to transform life and uphold human dignity and justice for all people seeks to recruit suitable and qualified persons for the following position: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Key responsibilities:

•   The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, responsible for policy issues. He/she has overall supervisory role of the organisation.The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors and the partners.
•   Fundraising for the Organisation.
•   Liaise and build partnership with governmental & non-governmental organisations
•   Do other jobs as and when the Board deems fit in the interest of the organisation.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s degree in any of the social sciences with ten (10) years working experience and knowledge in community development work.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•   Good leadership and strong interpersonal relationship skills.
•   Should possess excellent knowledge and skills in project proposal writing.
•   Proven ability to be a good team player and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as required.
•   Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and carry out activities independently to meet deadlines.
•   Should possess excellent analytical, evaluation, monitoring, project management and report writing skills.
•   Must have proactive attitude: willingness and ability to take initiative.
•   Ability to recognize and analyze problems, and develop solutions to them
•   Age limit (40 years and above)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications with photocopies of relevant certificates should be addressed to:

The Board Chairman
Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO)
P.O. Box 545
Bolgatanga Upper East Region

Tel: 03820-22986 / 0243-419864

Or the following email addresses:

ayeebojacob@gmail.com / bishopea2000@yahoo.com  

Closing Date: 16 October, 2014

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Anglicans are encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Economic Costing Research Specialist (Ghana) At MDG Centre West & Central Africa

Posted on: October 1st, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{MDG Centre West & Central Africa,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The MDG Centre was established in July 2004 by The Earth Institute (“EI”) at Columbia University (New York) and the UN Millennium Project with a broad purpose of assisting countries to develop operational strategies for achieving the MDGs, and to support their implementation at both local and national levels.

In early 2006, the MDG Centre was reorganized to establish two sub-regional centres covering East and Southern Africa (based in Nairobi) and West and Central Africa (based in Bamako).  Following the events of March, 2012 in Bamako, the MDG Centre relocated to Dakar, Senegal.

The MDG Centre – West and Central Africa focuses on two complementary scales:

•   the national level, through support provided to processes related to MDGs based national strategies planning and implementation; and
•   at the local level, to assist and empower pilot African villages and cities inhabitants lift themselves out of their poverty trap and achieve all MDGs through the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and the Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI).

The initial countries of concentration of the MDG Centre – West and Central Africa are Mali, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria with a possibility of expansion to other West African countries.

Job Description

•   Monitoring and Evaluation Team, Millennium Villages Project, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, MDG Centre in Dakar, Senegal
•   Job Title: Economic Costing Research Specialist (Ghana)
•   Project: MVP Final Evaluation: Economic Costing Evaluation
•   Contract Duration: 1.5 months

The Millennium Villages Project (MVP) (http://www.millenniumvillages.org/index.htm) is a joint initiative of Columbia University’s Earth Institute, Millennium Promise, and the United Nations Development Programme. Since its inception in 2005, the project has been implemented in fourteen village clusters across ten different African countries comprising approximately 450,000 beneficiaries. Under the MVP model, project personnel work alongside villagers and local governments to implement a package of interventions spanning four sectors: health, education, infrastructure, and agriculture. The interventions are designed to help villagers achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals within ten years’ time.

In order to track the project’s progress, MVP has established a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation platform headed by a team of Columbia University researchers in New York, a Millennium Development Goal Centre in Dakar, and a second Millennium Development Goal Centre in Nairobi. Monitoring and evaluation of the MVP includes four components: (1) Household Impact Surveys, (2) Process Evaluation, (3) Economic Costing, and (4) Outcome Monitoring.

The M & E team is currently conducting its final evaluation for ten Millennium Village sites (MVs). As part of that evaluation, the M & E team requires an Economic Costing Research Specialist (Ghana) to assist in carrying out the Economic Costing study at the Bonsaaso site, located in Manso Nkwanta, Ghana. The position is a short-term consultancy for the duration of 1.5 months and will include the following responsibilities:

Desk Research & Site Liaison:

•   Carrying out a critical review of accounting templates, work plans, background literature, and field reports in order to inventory a comprehensive list of interventions undertaken in each MVP’s four sectors
•   Closely coordinating with Economic Costing Analyst Lucy McClellan (New York) to ensure data consistency, proper management, and quality assurance across all sites
•   Collaborating with MDG Center Senior M & E Coordinator, Seth Ohemeng-Dapaah (Dakar)on data collection, management, analysis, and sharing

Field Work & Data Collection (October 2014 – November 2014):

•   The Economic Costing Research Specialist will be expected to carry out the Costing Evaluation at one Millennium Village site in rural Ghana.
•   Data collection entails traveling to the MV site for a period of 4 weeks and conducting key informant interviews with government officers, NGO staff, and other private donors, as well as facilitating community focus groups, based on a set of Economic Costing templates and questionnaires developed in New York.
•   The Economic Costing Research Specialist will be supported at each site by a Research Assistant. The Costing Research Specialist will be the lead data collector at the sites to which s/he is assigned, and s/he will be responsible for directing and managing the Consultant during data collection.
•   The Economic Costing Research Specialist will be trained and backstopped by Lucy McClellan, the Economic Costing Analyst, via frequent Skype calls, emails, and possibly in-person meetings.

Supervision
The ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team is essential.  The Economic Costing Research Specialist will be supervised by Lucy McClellan, the Economic Costing Analyst in New York.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in program evaluation, development, international affairs, or social science research (qualitative); Master’s degree a plus;
•   Outstanding oral and written communications, with proven ability to compile information coherently and succinctly;
•   Ability to facilitate interviews and focus group discussions with a variety of respondents, including government officials, NGO officials, UN workers, and community members;
•   Excellent research and fact-checking skills;
•   High attention to detail and commitment to work under tight deadlines;
•   Sensitivity to cultures, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, ages, and other forms of diversity;
•   Previous international field work experience required; Background in monitoring & evaluation, development, economics, or research advantageous;
•   English fluency; local language skills advantageous;
•   Familiarity with and interest in the Millennium Villages Project and the Millennium Development Goals;
•   Ability to travel for 1 month to rural Ghana;
•   Persistence and a positive, constructive attitude.

Location:  Manso Nkwanta

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should apply by email, sending a full C.V. with names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to:

employment@mdgcenter.org  with a copy to recruitment@mdgwca.org

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014

•   “Application for Economic Costing Research Specialist (Ghana) ” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
•   Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.mdgwca.org
www.millenniumpromise.org
www.unmillenniumproject.org
www.mdgwca.org

Job Vacancy For Office Coordinator At DAI

Posted on: September 29th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{DAI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Africa Lead II

ANTICIPATED START DATE: IMMEDIATE

The USAID Building Capacity for African Agricultural Transformation (Africa Lead II) Project is a five-year effort to support and advance the agricultural transformation in Africa as proposed by the African Union Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP), while simultaneously contributing to the Feed the Future goals of reduced hunger and poverty, by building the capacity of men and women African leaders, institutions and stakeholders to develop, lead, and manage the structures needed for the transformation process. This project has three components:

•   The establishment of institutional/organizational architecture to lead African agriculture transformation at the national and regional levels, operating at the highest level of effectiveness;
•   The operationalization of capacity to manage the policy change and alignment process; and
•   The effective participation and leading when necessary, of Non-State Actors (NSAs) in the CAADP process.

General Description

The Office Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day administration of the Africa Lead II office by ensuring that necessary resources such as offices supplies, transportation, maintenance of power and electricity are available for staff to implement the project.  The OC will also assist with the enforcement of all project and HO related policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

•   Assists the Logistics Manager and Technical staff with the facilitation and planning of all major conferences, trainings, and events including procurement of services and goods, travel arrangements, scheduling logistics, transportation of clients, registration of participants, and printing of materials such as name badges, registration forms and packets, etc.
•   Assist Human Resources Specialist with the collection and maintenance of HR paper and electronic files.  Send correspondence to applicants, consultants, and employees as needed to addresses HR related issues.
•   Assists with the enforcement of all outlined DAI and project administrative policies and procedures.
•   Ensures that office supplies are adequately stocked and maintain.  Orders supplies as needed.
•   Supervises the cleaning staff in office
•   Ensures office maintenance and organizes repair and servicing of equipment etc.
•   Keeps track of record map and paper filing system
•   Ensures that ECG bill is paid for on time and monitors office usage to prevent unexpected outages.
•   Maintain petty cash in absence of Administrative Assistant.
•   Organizes events and meetings in office
•   Provides coverage for receptionist/administrative assistant as needed.
•   Assists with the coordination of drivers as needed in absence of Logistics Manager.
•   Provides support in other administrative areas as needed such as HR, and/or Finance.
•   Other duties as assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of administrative and finance experience with USAID or other international donor-funded technical assistance projects;
•   Ability to communicate effectively and interact with all levels of staff, vendors, and the public
•   Strong ability to work under pressure, multi-task and to shift priorities as needed.
•   Strong planning and organizational skills
•   Bilingual French/English preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the qualifications and skills listed above, please send the following to

africaleadftf@dai.com

Closing Date: 29 October, 2014

•   CV
•   Salary history
•   Three professional references
•   Unedited writing samples (include design work if available)

Please title the subject of your email as: “Office Coordinator” Application

•   This is an Accra-based position with potential travel within the region.
•   Qualified Ghanaians, ECOWAS nationals and expatriates based in Ghana are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Program Officer At DAI

Posted on: September 29th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{DAI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Africa Lead II

The USAID Building Capacity for African Agricultural Transformation (Africa Lead II) Project is a five-year effort to support and advance the agricultural transformation in Africa as proposed by the African Union Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP), while simultaneously contributing to the Feed the Future goals of reduced hunger and poverty, by building the capacity of men and women African leaders, institutions and stakeholders to develop, lead, and manage the structures needed for the transformation process. This project has three components:

•   The establishment of institutional/organizational architecture to lead African agriculture transformation at the national and regional levels, operating at the highest level of effectiveness;
•   The operationalization of capacity to manage the policy change and alignment process; and
•   The effective participation and leading when necessary, of Non-State Actors (NSAs) in the CAADP process.

Responsibilities

•   Assists the Senior Institutional Development Specialist and Component Managers in liaising with the bilateral and regional missions to secure and manage buy-ins.
•   Helps maintains and updates program activity calendar and work plan
•   Research and data collection, analysis and collation
•   Maintain program files
•   Provides administrative backstopping and support to the technical team to ensure that program activities run smoothly-i.e. sending out invitations, tracking RSVP, collating participant lists and contacts
•   Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the country office operations, responding and or re-routing general request for information, electronic communications to Mission and project beneficiaires
•   Assists with the organization of required paperwork such as purchase requisitions reviewing and editing reports, terms of reference, scopes of Work, etc.  for submission and compliance to USAID and DAI home office rules and regulations.
•   Provides logistical support to ensure the smooth facilitation of major conferences, trainings and meetings as well as coordinating travel and schedules of consultants in collaboration with the Logistics team.
•   Coordinates  and communicates with the ALII target insitutions or beneficiaries . to identify training and/or capacity development needs.
•   Assists with the identification and securing of consultants, trainers, to support implementation of Africa Lead programs.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in development,  economics, knowledge management, or related fields.  Master’s degree preferred
•   A minimum of 3-5 years working with key institutions, policy organizations, and non-state actors in the country of interest.
•   Prior knowledge of USAID and donor community preferred.
•   Solid communications and outreach skills and ability to build networks required.
•   Bilingual English/French highly desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the qualifications and skills listed above, please send the following to

africaleadftf@dai.com

Closing Date: 29 October, 2014

•   CV
•   Salary history
•   Three professional references
•   Unedited writing samples (include design work if available)

Please title the subject of your email as: “Program Officer” Application

•   This is an Accra-based position with potential travel within the region.
•   Qualified Ghanaians, ECOWAS nationals and expatriates based in Ghana are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Senior Organizational Change / Institutional Development Specialist At DAI

Posted on: September 29th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{DAI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Job Description

Africa Lead II

ANTICIPATED START DATE: IMMEDIATE

The USAID Building Capacity for African Agricultural Transformation (Africa Lead II) Project is a five-year effort to support and advance the agricultural transformation in Africa as proposed by the African Union Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP), while simultaneously contributing to the Feed the Future goals of reduced hunger and poverty, by building the capacity of men and women African leaders, institutions and stakeholders to develop, lead, and manage the structures needed for the transformation process. This project has three components:

•   The establishment of institutional/organizational architecture to lead African agriculture transformation at the national and regional levels, operating at the highest level of effectiveness;
•   The operationalization of capacity to manage the policy change and alignment process; and
•   The effective participation and leading when necessary, of Non-State Actors (NSAs) in the CAADP process.

Responsibilities & Tasks

The Senior Organizational Change/Institutional Development  Specialist will manage and oversee the  project’s capacity development components.  He/she will provide training and technical assistance services to the staff and partners of  the West Africa regional office . Specific task and responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

•   Coordinates, monitors and assists with  implementation and delivery of   USAID Mission buy-in scope of work and activities with senior management and technical team.
•   Develop institutional and policy capacity assessment scope of work and methodologies
•   Conducts as well as oversees institutional capacity assessments
•   Develops and implements capacity development plans-specifically identifying training and technical service providers and developing scope of work and request for proposals
•   Strengthens the management and service delivery capacity of individuals as well as target national and regional institutions.
•   Participates in meetings, workshops and conference call with  USAID Missions and implementing partners
•   Communicates and coordinates with Mission’s, regional partners about their service requirement needs and assists with the design of activity scope of works, identifying service providers, and then coordinates with technical and logistics teams the execution,  implementation and monitoring  of activities
•   Reviews reports and deliverables received from service providers, including training organizations, trainers and consultants.
•   Helps coordinate the implementation and delivery of capacity development services on and off -site
•   Contributes to writing and preparation of Quarterly and Annual reports
•   Provides regular updates and reports on status and progress of institutional development activities.
•   Regional travel to partner and program cites for meetings and for the  planning, coordination and delivery of capacity development services.
•   Represents DCOP/Regional Director at meetings and conferences, and manages and  oversees the project office in her absence.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of education, development, economics, social science, or organizational development required.  PH.D degree preferred.
•   At least 8 years of experience of organizational development and/or international development, capacity building and institutional development preferably with USAID programs.
•   Prior work and knowledge of USAID and the international donor community preferred.
•   At least 5years experience working in West Africa, with experience in research, agriculture and food security a plus.
•   Solid communication, and excellent writing skills
•   Coordination and facilitation experience required.
•   Ability to work in team and multi-tasking
•   Excellent Interpersonal skills
•   Fluency in English and French is required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the qualifications and skills listed above, please send the following to

africaleadftf@dai.com

Closing Date: 29 October, 2014

•   CV
•   Salary history
•   Three professional references
•   Unedited writing samples (include design work if available)

Please title the subject of your email as: “Senior Organizational Change/ Institutional Development Specialist ” Application

•   This is an Accra-based position with potential travel within the region.
•   Qualified Ghanaians, ECOWAS nationals and expatriates based in Ghana are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Project Assistant At UNDP

Posted on: September 26th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{UNDP,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

UNDP, Ghana is seeking to recruit qualified and suitable Ghanaian Nationals for the position of Project Assistant.

Summary of Key Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

•   Prepare all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with National Implementation financial rules and procedures;
•   Support preparation of background information for project implementation, work plans and budget and keep records and files of financial and technical documentation and reports;
•   Support the purchase of goods and services and following up on issuance of contracts and payments and undertake other duties per the requirements of the project.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Social Science, Business or Public Administration. Certification in Accounting or Finance is preferable with at least 6 years of proven professional experience in financial resources management, budget management or administrative support functions.
•   Demonstrated track record of project and financial management. Proficiency in Microsoft Off ice (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc)
•   Communicating clearly and effectively.
•   Seeking to understand the ideas of others. Facilitating and encouraging open communication.
•   Creating an environment for open communication.
•   Inspiring and persuading others.
•   Language Requirement: Fluency in written and spoken English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Use the following link to apply electronically:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

Please note that manual applications will not be accepted and ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Project Coordinator At UNDP

Posted on: September 26th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{UNDP,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

UNDP, Ghana is seeking to recruit qualified and suitable Ghanaian Nationals for the position of Project Coordinator.

Task and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Head of the Renewable Energy Division (Energy Commission) and in close collaboration with the Head of the Sustainable Development Cluster (UNDP Ghana), the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

•   Manage and coordinate project implementation in accordance with objectives, work plan and planned budget, to ensure that the activities in each output area are timely, efficiently and effectively implemented in accordance with the project document and work plan;
•   Manage the day-to-day operations of the budget, including the management of financial and other records to facilitate audits of the project; this includes monitoring of financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Physics, Business Management or relevant field with at least 5 years work experience in project management. Previous work in international project management is an advantage.
•   Knowledge and experience in renewable energy is essential.
•   Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
•   Experience in the development/implementation of UNDP project is an asset.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc)
•   Communicating clearly and effectively.
•   Seeking to understand the ideas of others.
•   Facilitating and encouraging open communication.
•   Creating an environment for open communication.
•   Inspiring and persuading others
•   Language: Fluency in written and spoken English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Use the following link to apply electronically:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

Please note that manual applications will not be accepted and ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Social & Gender Assessmemt Director At Millennium Development Authority (MiDA)

Posted on: September 26th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Millennium Development Authority (MiDA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a “Compact”). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will  be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact program in a transparent, timely effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner,

Job Summary

Reporting to COO, responsibilities include:

•   Ensure that Compact projects and activities comply with MCC’s Gender Policy and MCC’s Gender Integration  Guidelines, and Operational Procedures.
•   In close consultation with relevant MiDA Project Directors and Managers lead the development and implementation of the Social and Gender Integration Plan ((SGIP)) that incorporates relevant social and gender analyses and inputs across Compact projects and activities
•   Review Terms of Reference (TORs) and deliverables for all projects to ensure that social and gender issues are sufficiently integrated and that there is adequate plan, budget, and staff resources for social and gender analytical work and activities.
•   Ensure that social and gender issues are taken into account and integrated across contracts, and among stakeholders for purposes of enhancing the social benefits of the compact and promoting sustainable development.
•   Promote consultations and engagement of women, civil society, the private sector. Community based Organisations (CBO) and other relevant stakeholders in project design and implementation to strengthen social and gender integration in all projects in coordination with Communication and Outreach Director.
•   Oversee the implementation of the institutionalizing gender responsiveness sub-activity under the ECG and NEDCo Financial and Operational Turnaround Projects in dose coordination with Project Manager
•   Liaise with the Access Project Manager and play an active role in having oversight for quality assurance for the social inclusiveness and gender responsiveness of the Access Project design and implementation.
•   Engage MiDA Project Directors and Managers, MCC staff, and government counterparts to effectively integrate social and gender considerations into project implementation,
•   Coordinate with ESP director to ensure the quality of sodal and gender dimensions of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), etc. is in compliance with national laws, policy, international commitments, MCC Environmental Guidelines and Gender Policy.
•   Ensure that relevant language regarding MCC’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) stance is included in all bidding and contract documents and oversee TIP risks and execute plans as required.
•   Coordinate with the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and staff to ensure that the projects’ Monitoring and Evaluation plans and other monitoring tools include social and gender responsive indicators and that data collection is age-, income and sex- disaggregated,
•   Support the Communications and Outreach Director (working in collaboration with the ESP Director) in the development and implementation of the Compacts consultative process and any outreach materials such as website, brochures, case studies etc.
•   Manage consultants and/or contractors and work with implementing entities to ensure that social and gender issues are fully integrated into projects and activities.
•   Undertake regular field visits and interact with stakeholders and provide inputs to project MiDA and MCC teams.
•   Prepare periodic reports on social and gender integration status of projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in social sciences or a related discipline (anthropology, sociology, women’s studies, public policy, community development, etc.)
•   Ten (10) years’ experience in social and gender related issues in an international development context, with demonstrated expertise in social and gender analysis and integration in projects. Demonstrated experience using participatory development approaches and working closely with civil society. NGOs, government, private sector, CBOs and other relevant stakeholders.
•   Demonstrated experience in managing programme budgets and work plans, developing and monitoring gender responsive indicators, and overseeing consultants with diverse deliverables
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian policies, laws and regulations relevant 10 social and gender aspects of energy use and treatment in the context of urban and peri urban development.
•   Familiarity with social and gender issues in infrastructure service delivery in urban areas and understanding of challenges and opportunities in promoting socially inclusive programmes
•   Ability to interact constructively with technical experts, government officials, people affected by Compact projects, and civil society.
•   Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
•   Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills evidenced by demonstrated capability of building and maintaining productive relationships and working collaboratively with a range of actors and stakeholders, including government officials, private sector partners, international donors, contractors, and counterparts.
•   Must demonstrate from previous work experience the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, as well as work across departments or divisions.
•   Responsible and flexible attitude and capable of managing a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
•   Advanced computer skills (MS Office. Internet).
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode090914@mida.gov.gh

Closing Date: 13 October, 2014

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include
i. their curriculum Vitaeof not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2
Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 13 October, 2014.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews

Job Vacancy For Monitoring & Evaluation And Economics Director At Millennium Development Authority (MiDA)

Posted on: September 26th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Millennium Development Authority (MiDA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a “Compact”). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will  be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact program in a transparent, timely effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner,

Job Summary

Reporting to CEO, responsibilities include:

•   Responsible for the overall M&E strategy and implementation to periodically measure, report and communicate the performance, results and impacts of the Compact, which will inform implementation decisions and help the Compact achieve its objectives. Provide oversight for the entire evaluation process. Responsible for managing ail economic analytic work in support of compact implementation, including decision making about the composition and location of investments within the current scope of the Compact (notably activities related to Access, ECG operations in Greater Accra and the NEDCo operational area but also the utilisation of Second Tranche funds).
•   Ensure that the M&E Plan and Economic Rate of Return (ERR) analysis are modified and updated as Improved information becomes available (updating indicators, baselines, and targets upon the receipt of new or higher quality data).
•   Responsible for managing analytic work to identify beneficiary populations materially affected by the implementation of the Compact programme by age and gender and to identify the feasible scale of effects upon these groups for the design of impact evaluations.
•   Responsible for managing the work necessary to test key assumptions and risks to maintaining positive economic rates of return (ERRs).
•   Supervise MiDA staff and other specialists that conduct M&E and economics-related activities.
•   Work with the Communications and Outreach Director to disseminate timely and relevant information from the M&E system to the GOG. civil society, the private sector, and donors. Ensure the periodic reports are made publicly available on the MiDA and MCC’s web page.
•   Coordinate the preparation of periodic and quarterly reports for MiDA Board of Directors, and MCC (including the Quarterly and Annual Performance Reports).
•   Approve all relevant reports developed by staff members under his or her supervision, including, but not limited to. monitoring and evaluation reports, budgets, success stories/progress reports, implementation reports from project managers and implementing entities, procurement reports, and others as defined in the implementation procedures.
•   Respond to MCC requests for information on data sources, data measurement methods, frequency of data collection, and disaggregation. Monitor and update all M&E budgets (estimated contract values, cash disbursements, and timelines) work plans, and Contracts,
•   Ensure close collaboration and communication between M&E Officers, Implementing Entities, and project Directorates. Provide M&E guidance to counterparts (e.g. MiDA project Directors and Managers. Gender team, M&E focal points, relevant Ministries, project contractors and implementing entities) throughout the Compact implementation process.
•   Liaise with implementing entities and work with them to build their M&E and economics capacity. Plan and lead M&E and Economics Capacity Building trainings for stakeholders in the sector. Support GoG and sector entities in the implementation of a Capacity Scan and resulting action plans and recommendations for strengthening of sector M&E and statistics
•   Identify and coordinate with other donors and agencies involved in statistical capacity building and data collection, including sector working groups on statistics, MDGs monitoring.
•   Review and analyse M&E data regularly with decision makers to establish whether the Compact Program is achieving outcomes and objectives, and recommend corrective actions.
•   Prepare a draft of the M&E Plan for the Compact and manage the implementation of such plan, and ensure consultation with key stakeholders on any M&E plan modifications and reviews of monitoring and evaluation data and analysis.
•   Develop an M&E Manual (including sub-Activity and below Monitoring) and ensure that MiDA and the Implementing Entities comply with the manual
•   Oversee and manage data collection for M&E. including design of surveys, results reporting by implementing entities, administrative data collection, and ensure that any feasibility or similar studies take M&E data needs into consideration.
•   Participate in the monitoring of the Programme components through site visits, review of Programme reports, and review of secondary data.
•   Organise and oversee regular reviews of data quality, and oversee the selection process for independent reviewers.
•   Collaborate with the procurement team to prepare and conduct procurement of M&E  contracts
•   Manage consultants and/or contractors and work with  implementing entities  to ensure that M&E deliverables are of high quality and submitted in a timely manner.
•   Provide M&E-related comments on all other MiDA technical documents (e.g. work plans. Terms of Reference, and Implementing Entity Agreements).
•   Ensure that the implementing entities comply with M&E reporting requirements and work with MiDA legal teams to develop MOUs/lmplementing Entity Agreements for M&E implementation.
•   Work with MCC and stakeholders to implement planned independent evaluations and special studies, and potentially develop additional qualitative and quantitative evaluations. Coordinate the execution and dissemination of special studies and ad hoc evaluation, as needed, to assess impact of Compact activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree (Masters or higher) in Economics, Development Economics, Statistics or a related field; including coursework in advanced Economics and Statistics.
•   Ten (10) or more years of experience, seven (7) of which is in managing teams that conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses of programmes. This experience should demonstrate competence in the cost-benefit analysis of projects and could be gained working for government authorities, donors, universities, civil society organisations, or private firms.
•   Experience preferred in the design and execution of empirical economic research, including the implementation of household and enterprise surveys, particularly for impact evaluations.
•   Demonstrated ability to provide independent analysis and interpretation of performance data using advanced methods in economics, policy analysis, and/or statistics.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
•   Experienced user of statistical software (such as STATA or SPSS), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•   Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively leading, managing, and motivating teams of professionals from different technical backgrounds and expertise.
•   Demonstrated ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with peers, with multiple national and international stakeholders, under competing time pressures, to deliver high quality work products on time and within budget.
•   Capacity and organisational skills to manage a variety of tasks and demands with minimal supervision to meet deadlines in a responsible and flexible manner.
•   Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with stakeholders.
•   A deep understanding of the economy of the Republic of Ghana; some background preferred in the economics of public utility regulation and experience working in the energy sector preferred. Experience preferred in the development, installation and management of monitoring systems,
•   Experience preferred in managing complex procurements and contracts, requiring strong coordination with various parties.
•   Experience with Results Focused Project Management, and participatory M&E Methods is a plus.
•   Knowledge of the Ghanaian public finance management and planning system is an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode130914@mida.gov.gh

Closing Date: 13 October, 2014

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include
i. their curriculum Vitaeof not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2
Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 13 October, 2014.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews

Job Vacancy For SILC/Nutrition Specialist – I-SHINE Project At Catholic Relief Service (CRS) – (Tamale)

Posted on: September 25th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

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Catholic Relief Service (CRS) is a faith-based international development organization. CRS Ghana was established in 1958, a year after Ghana gained independence. In Ghana, CRS works with the nation’s people to tackle poverty on several fronts including improving health, nutrition, and care and support for people living with HIV; increasing access to water and sanitation; promoting agriculture to enhance food security; and increasing financial assets through Savings and Internal Lending Communities.

Job Summary

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

Background:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .  I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose

The SILC/Nutrition Specialist is to provide high-quality and effective technical support and assistance to I-SHINE project team and partners on the implementation of the Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) methodology and Nutrition activities of the integrated project. The office will provide technical support to partners for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, progress reporting, capacity building of SILC and Nutrition activities overseeing overall achievement of program targets and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Work with the Project Coordinator to supervise Field officers and partners (Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Services and the District Water and Sanitation Teams) overseeing the implementation of SILC and community-based Nutrition activities. This includes provision of technical support to Field Officers and partners for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, progress reporting, capacity building of SILC and Nutrition activities to achieve program targets and objectives. The Specialist also maintain/enhance relationship with partners and brings to the notice of management any partnership issues that need managements’ attention.

Specifically, the Field Officer will:

•   Facilitate the implementation of SILC/Nutrition component of the I-SHINE  project activities on timely basis and Ensure sustained linkages between activities of the various intervention areas (SILC, WATSAN, Nutrition, and Education) of the program
•   Ensure effective collaboration and linkage between CRS Ghana and relevant partners including targeted decentralized government agencies at the regional and district levels
•   Facilitate the roll out of the SILC Private Service Provider Business Model as part of the overall SILC component.
•   Provide support to Nutrition/SILC Technical Advisors working closely with the I-SHINE Project team
•   Support in the compilation of  high quality and timely progress ,and annual reports with strong oversight of the nutrition/SILC components
•   Monitor and supervise mobilization and sensitization of communities on key project strategies to ensure community ownership of projects
•   Work closely with the Project Coordinator in the implementation of key project components at various levels of project implementation
•   Lead the  capacity  strengthening activities for Field Officers and partners at the Training of Trainers (ToT) levels and oversee  step down  trainings at the school  and community levels
•   Hold annual and quarterly reflection meetings with Field Officers and partners to identify challenges find solutions and adopt best-fit strategies to enhance the achievement of project objectives.
•   Document and facilitate lessons sharing within and outside of the country program deem fit by the Project Coordinator and management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation and management

•   Facilitate the development of annual work plan with staff and partners and ensure its adherence at all times.
•   Work closely with GHS, GES, DAs, and all partners to implement, monitor and evaluate the SILC/Nutrition component of the I-SHINE action plan
•   Provide technical support to targeted project staff and  partners at the regional, district and community levels Facilitate the provision of technical support on Nutrition/SILC as may be required by partners
•   Facilitate the process documentation of project activities as required by the project/CRS.
•   Periodically review field activities to ensure and promote quality of service and maintain high quality standards in the implementation of the SILC/Nutrition aspects.
•   Trouble-shoot challenges and find appropriate solutions to them.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

•   Periodically conduct field visits to ensure and implementation plan is followed and level of activities.
•   Ensure the conduct of targeted assessments and surveys on timely basis
•   Ensure accurate data collection, processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   In collaboration with the M&E specialist, monitor I-SHINE project SILC/Nutrition activities.
•   Supervise key project staff on the M&E requirements of the project, and to ensure that the I-SHINE Project meets set goals and objectives

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: Regional/HQ technical advisors, HoP, Health and other line managers, I-SHINE Project Coordinator, Community Mobilization Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other Field Officers
•   External: Regional/District Directors of Health and Education Services in target districts.

Note

List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advance Degree in  Nutrition, Microfinance or any other related field
•   Demonstrated supervisory ability and leadership capacity.
•   Previous fieldwork experience, working with partners and stakeholders.
•   Knowledge or understanding of microfinance SILC/ Nutrition approach.
•   Ability to work with minimum supervision.
•   Project design and proposal development skills
•   Budget planning and management
•   Team player and able to handle multiple tasks
•   Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
•   Computer skills in Microsoft (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint etc) office

Personal Skills:

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners and other officers
•   Excellent English and oral communication skills especially
•   Strong team building skills as well as  Willingness to travel in the field

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 30 September, 2014

•   Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).SILC/Nutrition Specialist – I-SHINE Project

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.

Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply Deadline for application.