{Amnesty International (AI),Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,22 Aug-2022};

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Amnesty International Ghana is one of the Section offices of AI around the world and it has been contributing to achieve global goals and objectives of AI by taking part in its worldwide campaigns and doing local human rights work.

Amnesty International Ghana is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the post of Director to lead and manage the next stage in its organizational life. The post will be based in Accra-Ghana.

The primary focus of this role is (in collaboration with the national Board) to ensure the effectiveness of Amnesty International in the country by: expanding the human rights work and impact, growth in membership and activism; enhancing the organization’s public profile and advocacy strategies; building strong relations with the local human rights movement and civil society; undertaking external representation for the organization; consolidating AI’s operations in the country and strengthening the fundraising capacity of AI Ghana.

The role is on a fixed-term three year contract, which is subject to renewal. A successful probation requirement of six months will apply.

Job Description

The Director shall be subject to the National Board and shall have the general care and supervision of the business and affairs of AI Ghana. The Director shall, without limiting the other functions and subject to the Statutes and the supervision of the Board, be responsible for:

• All strategic guidance to the National Board;
• Organizing and directing the National Secretariat of AI Ghana, including its human resource management and development;
• Managing the finances of AI Ghana;
• Preparing the strategic and operational plans and budget of AI Ghana for the consideration of the National Board and the International Secretariat (IS) of Amnesty International (AI);
• Approving and coordinating programmes, projects and budgets in consultation with the National Board;
• Implementing decisions and resolutions of the National Board and Annual General Assembly Meetings (AGAMs);
• Maintaining membership, financial and other records of AI Ghana;
• Representing AI Ghana, acting with delegated authority from the National Board Chairman;
• Coordinating with the Regional Office (RO) and International Secretariat (IS) of Amnesty International (AI);
• Acting as spokesperson and media liaison of the Section and;
• Any other function assigned to you by the National Board

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements:

• Extensive experience of working in human rights field at a senior level, including senior level staff management as well as budget management experience.
• Understanding of national and sub regional human rights and political dynamics and trends and ability to demonstrate innovative solutions to human rights challenges.
• A proven track record of personal leadership, influence and impact, working with teams both locally and remotely;
• Ability to do external representation of the organization to the media, high level government meetings and international meetings
• Ability and experience of developing high quality funding proposals and implementing projects having restricted funding
• Ability to closely work with the locally elected board, reporting to the Chair of the board
• An advanced degree on human rights will be an advantage

The job will involve extensive in-country and a fair amount of international travel.

Salary & Benefits: Salary & Benefits for this position are attractive and negotiable. Induction to the post is in the country, as well as abroad. You will be part of a lively network of peers and colleagues from around the world.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may download the detailed job responsibilities, person specification and the application form from our website at: amnestyghana.org

Please complete the application form and return it together with your cover letter to:

positionsghana@gmail.com

Please note: You must fill out the application form only. Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 22 August, 2022

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,15 Aug-2022};

Project Brief

• “FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All” strives for a more open, inclusive, and sustainable approach to AI. To enhance key conditions for local AI, the initiative is pursuing the goals of removing entry barriers to AI by supporting the development of quality and open datasets, strengthening local technical know-how on AI and developing policy frameworks that promote ethical AI and innovative local AI solutions.

Scope of the Role

• The Technical Advisor will manage activities with a focus on establishing and managing collaboration between FAIR Forward and stakeholders in Ghana, contribute to strengthening local technical know-how on AI, contribute to removing entry barriers to AI and providing professional advisory services on the development of policy frameworks that promote ethical and innovative AI solutions.

Tasks

• Manage the development and implementation of project initiatives including setting up and steering of innovative pilots on AI, e.g. on “Access to Training Data and AI Technologies for Local Innovation” to boost AI’s role in supporting sustainable agriculture, energy and in combatting climate change.
• Cooperate with stakeholders on AI, mainly government institutions, the private sector and civil society organizations in Ghana including high-level
negotiations with international and national institutions and co-management
of joint initiatives.
• Provide advice on “Ethical AI Policy Frameworks” to government partner institutions and manage cooperation on this goal with international partners such as “Smart Africa” and United Nations Global Pulse.
• Support the coordination and scaling up of activities with other digital projects of GIZ in Ghana, mainly the Digital Transformation Center.
• Support the management of subcontractors and supervision of events, consultancies, and studies on AI in Ghana.
• Ensure knowledge transfer within the global implementing team of FAIR
• Forward and provide inputs for various project reports including annual reports.
• Other tasks as required

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum requirement University degree (BSc., BA, MSc, MA) in the field of economics, political sciences, computer sciences, technology policy,
international relations, studies related to sustainable human development with a focus on digital topics, or other fields in an area related to the
project objectives
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Several years of professional experience in the area of Artificial Intelligence or data science or related fields such as data application for
development (data4development)
• Professional experience in project management, preferably in a development cooperation context and in international contexts
• Professional experience in advisory services and in innovative event and project management
• Preferably, work experience in policy advice on digital development/digital transformation with governmental partners
• Ability to take responsibility and work on own initiative while having a
tight time schedule
• Team oriented, analytical, and communicative skills, also in cross-country, cross-cultural teams

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 under the Job Code 2022/DTC/05/08. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 15 August, 2022

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

{TREE AID,Yendi,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,31 Jul-2022};

INTRODUCTION:

TREE AID is an international development organization formed in 1987 in the UK and it is working in the drylands of Africa, supporting the rural poor to escape from climate variabilities and protect the environment. TREE AID has operations in Ghana, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and now Senegal. The head office of TREE AID is located in Bristol UK and the West Africa office is located in Burkina Faso. In Ghana, TREE AID is working more in the five (5) regions of northern Ghana.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reduction Project (GSLERP) Project Officer
OVERALL AIM: To lead TREE AID’s project implementation in the Northern Region of Ghana. The role will be to work with partners and stakeholders to implement activities to time and budget, whilst ensuring the expected impacts for targeted communities through good monitoring and reporting.

REPORT TO: Ghana Country PROGRAMME Manager (GCPM)

JOB DURATION: One year period renewable subject to funding availability and and demonstrated performance
Duty Station: Based in Yendi with scope of working in Gusheigu municipality and Mion district Objectives

1 Guide and Support communities on the implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects
2 Support the development of TREE AID Ghana’s wider programme
3 Project Monitoring and evaluation
4 Perform other duties

MAIN TASKS

• Guide and Support communities on the implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Lead in the day to day field implementation of project activities.
• Lead on Tree Aid’s initiatives to working with stake holders to increase project impacts
• Coordinate efforts in ensuring the continuous availability of natural resources upon which rural enterprises rely on.
• Mobilise community members into formidable working clusters to jointly undertake environmental protection and management initiatives.
• Promote community governance systems geared towards natural resources management.
• Provide capacity building of project beneficiaries to enable them effectively and efficiently for a common purpose.
• Provide technical, financial and project management advice and recommendations to partners/stakeholders where appropriate.
• Facilitate the development of livelihood options on natural resource base and improved market orientation and linkages.
• Support the development of TREE AID Ghana’s wider programme
• Support the identification and tracking of opportunities for new projects development in Ghana in line with TREE AID strategy plan.
• Contribute to the identification and formulation of activities to enhance Community resilience to climate variability through improved local adaptation knowledge in Ghana.
• Liaise with local partners/stakeholders on TREE AID’s natural resources management in formulating and developing appropriate complementary component resource management and conservation initiatives in Ghana.
• Support arrangements for and co-facilitating programme training workshops.
• Carry out any other tasks related to programme work as agreed with your line manager
• Project Monitoring and evaluation
• Liaise with communities to secure accurate and timely project reports, providing clear Terms of Reference and ensuring consistency with TREE AID reporting requirements.
• Provide support to develop and maintain arc GIS supported maps and platform for keeping a database of key project outcomes and producing suitable products for outreach.
• Lead in the processing of project reports, summarising reports for the Ghana Country Programme Manager, including follow-ups on communities feedback.
• Liaise with local partners/stakeholders to plan for regular field monitoring visits, drawing on issues identified in the assessments of recent project reports and previous monitoring visits reports, and undertake and report on these visits.
• Contribute to evaluate projects, including end of Project assessments and post project evaluation studies.
• Lead project team to iteratively review project progress
• Other
• Where appropriate, represent TREE AID Ghana at meetings and workshops relevant to TREE AID’s work as agreed with the GCPM
• Be prepared to undertake visits to all of TREE AID focus countries when required
• Carry out other tasks as agreed with the GCPM.

Key performance areas

• Implementing effective mechanisms and procedures that support development across the entire TREE AID program, incorporate best practices from the project logframe;
• Ensuring fair representation in all debates and dialogues concerning TREE AID Program in Ghana and the valuation of program themes and promoting the voices of people experiencing poverty and other marginalized groups;
• Maintaining good communication and networking relationships with all staff based in the UK and West Africa as well as with TREE AID partners and other TREE AID contacts;

Key relationships

• Country program Manager, Ghana
• Head of Programmes, West Africa
• Director of Operations (West Africa Operations)
• MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) Advisor, UK

Qualification Required & Experience

• First degree in Natiural resources management, Rural Development, Agriculture and forestry or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in similar role
• Experience in projet design, theory of change and reporting
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Fluency in spoken and written, English; knowledge in French is desirable.. Knowledge in the local spoken language is an advantage.
• Cultural competence and the ability to work well in an international environment, with people of all cultures and outlooks;
• Ability ride a motorbike with authorised license

Desirable traits

• Ability to use different Apps for data collection;
• Excellent writing skills and adaptable style. Ability to write essays, TOR, guides, summary sheets and experience capitalisation reports for planning, monitoring and evaluation; Sound knowledge of software, computational tools, computer programming; electronic communication systems, data processing systems and M&E;
• Aptitude for communication and the facilitation of training workshops, study seminars, and other meetings;
• Keen ability to analyse and synthesise information;
• Expertise in GIS (Geographical Information Systems);
• Results-driven approach, ability to work well under pressure;
• Sociable, polite, good rapport, team building with professionalism. Ability to meet deadlines, results oriented and trustworthy.
• Adhere to Tree Aid values, missions and objectives

Location: Yendi

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and CVs to the address below:

Email: jonathan.naaba@treeaid.org
Copy: treeaidghana@treeaid.org

Closing Date: 31 July, 2022

Women are encouraged to apply

{Center for Achievement,Ho – Volta Region,Full-Time, GH,Degree,7 years,12 Aug-2022};

Center for Achievement is an education focused NGO based in Ho, Ghana that strives to create young socially responsible citizens and leaders within the community. Through our programs, we seek to improve and create more opportunities for young people in the Volta region whilst assisting in community development projects. Our job is to empower youth so they are equipped to intelligently face life’s challenges.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

Job Description for COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Reports to: Executive Director and Board of Directors
Manages: People including all staff, volunteers, Path students and members of the organization. Programs and Activities in which the organization engages.

• The Country Director is responsible for all Center for Achievement (CFA) Strategic development and management, Fundraising and Programs. CFA programs and projects include leadership development through the Path to Success program including internships, sponsorship, scholarships, educational and community outreach programs.

Project Management

• Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs.
• Develops and implements consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics.
• Oversees and reports on the organization’s results to the board of directors.
• Supervises the development of operations-based financial modeling.
• Coordinates and leads annual budget reviews, monthly and quarterly reviews, and periodic planning and forecast updates for effective program implementation.
• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
• Maintain and support in building a strong Board of Directors; build board involvement with strategic direction of ongoing programs
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain CFA high-performance performance.
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.
• Develop appropriate community partnerships and collaborations, and provide feedback to the Board related to the operationalization of those partnerships and collaborations.
• Manage and develop CFA Path Program and Mentorship Program with Youth and Community Development Manager to build on leadership, personal and professional skills for PATH students

People Management

• Provides leadership to and manage the efforts of program teams to ensure appropriate support of all departments.
• Retains a diverse, highly qualified staffs and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth, and personal development for workers.
• Manage a motivated and passionate team that embody CFA Core Values
• Ensure effective staff management by adopting efficient performance management models to maximize output.

Fundraising & Communications:

• Expand local income generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion.
• Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
• Prepares accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.
• Ensures that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
• Design the national fund raising strategy to intensify in-country fundraising.
• Build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with the funders, and political and community leaders for the growth of the organization.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
• Intensify local and international presence and communicate program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local programs to up the organization in a better position for resource mobilization.
• Seek and apply for new grant and funding opportunities

Qualification Required & Experience

• Preferred applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Development Management, Project Management, MBA or other relating fields with 7 or more years’ experience in senior management of non-profit organization.

Experience Required

• Successful resource development, fundraising and philanthropy experience High level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
• A solid knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial management and fundraising.
• Extensive experience in leading the process of ongoing strategic planning.
• Extensive experience in public speaking/public relations.
• Ability to appreciate gender, cultural and ethnic diversity
• Sensitive to context, local dynamics that drive conflict and division, and power imbalances

Personal Qualities / Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Takes initiative
• Works independently
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Dynamic
• Flexible
• Organize
• Good team player

Engagement type: One-year contract with possible renewal base on performance

Location: Ho – Volta Region

How to Apply For the Job

The application should be submitted to:

terence@pagusafrica.org and copy ellen@pagusafrica.org

Closing Date: 12 August, 2022

{GrowthAid,Tema,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,10 Jul-2022};

Job Title: Project Officer
Place of Work: Tema- Ghana
Reports to: Programmes Manager
Main Relationship: Operations Manager, Programmes Manager, Executive Director, HR and Administration Officer, Consultants, Contractors.

About GrowthAid

GrowthAid is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization limited by guarantee. Our vision is of a world where everyone has adequate access to safe water and sanitation and where no one dies from preventable diseases. GrowthAid works in collaboration with like-minded organizations
to reach poor and marginalized people with safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene services.

We hold our values of accountability, integrity, transparency, and respect dearly and demonstrate these in what we do and how we work.

General Role Summary

The Project Officer is responsible for all actions in the project’s environment. He/she shall plan and coordinate the delivery of all actions across the project space to ensure timely implementation and efficient use of resources.

Essential Job Accountabilities
Key accountabilities

• Planning and managing the delivery of water, sanitation, hygiene services in project spaces allocated to them and be responsible for the outcomes.
• As part of the task above, prepare a consolidated work plan for water, sanitation, hygiene and NTD response services as a planning and management tool for all to use.
• Identifying and attracting skills required to implement the work plans for the year. These include, but not be limited to, specialized training in the areas of water, hygiene, sanitation services delivery. Clear examples here are WATSAN training, training on sanitation delivery approaches, etc.
• Budget management: Where applicable, the PO shall assume the responsibility of ensuring that project budgets are prepared and managed effectively in their project areas. As part of this too, the PO shall be responsible for preparing activity ToRs (including budgets) for approval and subsequent implementation.
• Field management of project teams whilst they are on the field; This relates to the delivery of specific project activities and not performance related. If people management issues arise, they should be referred to the line managers of the concerned staff.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; The PO is responsible for on-going monitoring of the project and to report on same routinely (monthly, six monthly and annually).and at weekly planning meetings as necessary. This includes the identification and documentation of human-interest stories and documentaries in close collaboration with the Communication and Visibility Officer and other technical staff as necessary.
• Be the liaison between the assigned district, communities, and organization. Nothing must happen in the district/communities without the knowledge of the PO. The PO must be up to-date with respect to what happens in the target communities and report challenges to his/her Line Manager for redress.
• Lead in the identification of successor projects (communities, schools and health care facilities) in the district and contribute to the design of new business. The continuity of this role depends on the successful design and award of a new project.
• Actively participate in the organization’s business development activities
• Any other duties as may be assigned to them by the Executive Director or Line Manager.

Organisational Learning

• As part of our commitment to organisation learning and in support of our understanding that learning organisations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time learning activities that benefit GrowthAid as well as themselves.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• A first degree in Planning, Public Health or any Social Science discipline.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in WASH Project.
• Membership of a professional body is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent knowledge of Ms. Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Honesty and integrity are desired attributes in this role.
• Ability to speak at least two Ghanaian languages

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants that meet the specifications of the various position should submit an application letter and a current curriculum vitae (CV) to:

hr@growthaid.org

Please indicate the position in the subject.

Closing Date: 10 July, 2022

{GrowthAid,Tema,Full-Time,GH,Degree,4 years,10 Jul-2022};

Job Title: Programmes Manager
Place of Work: Tema- Ghana
Reports to: Head of Operations
Line Management

Responsibility:

Project Officers, Programmes Officers, Interns and volunteers. Main Relationship: Operations Manager, Executive Director, HR and Administration
Officer, Consultants, Contractors, Associates, partners.

About GrowthAid

GrowthAid is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization limited by guarantee. Our vision is of a world where everyone has adequate access to safe water and sanitation and where no one dies from preventable diseases. GrowthAid works in collaboration with like-minded organizations
to reach poor and marginalized people with safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene services.

We hold our values of accountability, integrity, transparency, and respect dearly and demonstrate these in what we do and how we work.
General Role Summary Working closely with the Head of Operations and other staff, the Programmes Manager will support the design of programmes and lead in the delivery of WASH projects. He will lead a team of professionals in the unit that leads in delivering safe water, whilst supporting other staff in the delivery of sanitation, hygiene and NTD projects. Being a middle management role, he/she will be
a key member of the PMT and support SMT in the management of the Country Programme.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Strategy and Vision

• Demonstrate visible leadership and adherence to GrowthAid’s core values, principles and strategy.
• Support the Senior Management Team to communicate a clear vision of present and future business and financial plan of GrowthAid to team members and stakeholders that translates into concrete programme budgets and activities.
• Support in agenda-setting by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives and contribute to country strategy.
• Participate in overall country level strategic planning and assist the Senior Management Team in the preparation and implementation of the Country Annual Plans.
• Perform any other official tasks as delegated or determined by the Head of Operations.

Planning and Programming

• Lead the process of programme design, implementation management of WASH programmes in collaboration with the Head of Operations and the Operations Manager.
• Provide support to fundraising efforts including identification of WASH needs and those related to NTDs at the community level.
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of programme activities, ensuring that all activities are compliant with the grant requirements.
• Ensure the tracking, monitoring and quality reporting of all activities and infrastructure interventions.
• Support preparation of concise & professionally sound donor specific project reports
• Provide leadership for regular documentation and sharing of learning, best practice, and field experiences among partners, GrowthAid’s staff and relevant sector actor/agencies.
• Prepare & develop material and special reports based on field activities for case studies and document how they impact on policy.

Team Management

• Provide technical oversight to the field teams and mentor operations team in the design of WASH activities, including rehabilitation/renovation of water and sanitation systems, solid waste management, excreta disposal, hygiene promotion and emergency water supply.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Supervise and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
Finance and Compliance Management
• Ensure compliance with donor and GrowthAid’s regulations related to emergency programming.
• Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
• Ensure internal and donor compliance through a strong knowledge of rules applicable to the Ghanaian context.
• Prepare procurement plans based on project cycle for WASH/NTD and infrastructure work.
• Manage grant budget lines effectively and ensure all necessary purchase requests are accurately prepared and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in accordance with donor and GrowthAid’s regulations.
• Monitor adherence to grant agreements, GrowthAid policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations, including those of the Government of Ghana
• Effectively stay abreast with donor financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Ensure documentation and filing of project activities in compliance with GrowthAid’s policies and procedures.

Representation and Advocacy

• Represent GrowthAid at external fora (government and non-government) and through that promote visibility of GrowthAid.
• Support GrowthAid’s partnership and advocacy drive
• Contribute to internal and external knowledge management both internally and externally as might be required.
• Participate in cross-learning across GrowthAid Country Programme and other sector networks

Organisational Learning

• As part of our commitment to organisation learning and in support of our understanding that learning organisations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time learning activities that benefit GrowthAid as well as themselves.

Accountability to Users

• GrowthAid team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, transparency, and integrity specifically, our users and to national and international standards, while actively engaging user communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• At least a Masters level qualification in Development planning, Civil or Geological/Environmental Engineering or any a social science.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in the design and delivery of WASH programmes.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience in people and team management and working with consultants/contractors.
• Must be a good coach, mentor and communicator with an advanced knowledge on Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Honesty and integrity are desired attributes in this role.
• Ability to work under pressure

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants that meet the specifications of the various position should submit an application letter and a current curriculum vitae (CV) to:

hr@growthaid.org

Please indicate the position in the subject.

Closing Date: 10 July, 2022

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,01 Jul-2022};

Project Brief

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

Scope of the role

• The trade advisor will be part of the new setup of the technical advisory component of the project towards the AfCFTA Secretariat.
• The advisor will support the content of free trade negotiations in the areas of trade in goods and services, trade facilitation, customs cooperation as well as phase II negotiations for protocols on IPR, Investment, Competition, Digital Trade and Women and Youth in Trade

Tasks

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

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Law, or equivalent
• Fluent in written and spoken English and fluency in other AU official language is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 4-6 years in trade policy
• Solid understanding of regional and continental economic integration issues in Africa
• Thorough familiarity with the continental developments and the AU Member States
• Experience in development cooperation is an asset
• Experience in working with AU or other regional organisations is an asset
• Flexibility to frequently travel

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 under the Job Code 2022/AfCFTA/10/06. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 01 July, 2022

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

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,01 Jul-2022};

Project Brief

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

Scope of the Role

• The trade advisor will be part of the new setup of the technical advisory component of the project towards the AfCFTA Secretariat.
• The advisor will support the content of free trade negotiations in the areas of trade in goods and services, trade facilitation, customs cooperation as well as phase II negotiations for protocols on IPR, Investment, Competition, Digital Trade and Women and Youth in Trade).

Tasks

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

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Law, or equivalent
• Citizenship of one of the AU Member States
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in other AU official language is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 4-6 years in trade policy
• Solid understanding of regional and continental economic integration issues in Africa
• Experience in development cooperation is an asset
• Experience in working with AU or other regional organisations is an asset
• Flexibility to frequently travel

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 under the Job Code 2022/AfCFTA/09/06. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 01 July, 2022

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