{Grameen Foundation,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Grameen Foundation (GF) helps the world’s poorest people reach their full potential, connecting their determination and skills with the resources they need. We provide access to essential financial services and information on agriculture and health, assistance that can have wide-scale impact by addressing the specific needs of poor households and communities. We also develop tools to improve the effectiveness of poverty-focused organizations. Grameen Foundation in Ghana develops mobile phone based solutions to strengthen health care delivery and improve health behaviors, particularly for the rural poor.  Uniquely blending public health and technology expertise, Grameen Foundation’s team in Ghana works closely with local government, mobile network operators, and other stakeholders to identify information-based gaps contributing to health challenges, and to develop user-centered mobile services to address them.

Background

As a subcontractor to DKT International on the “No Yawa” (No Worries) project , Grameen Foundation is leading the development of mobile health behavior change solutions aimed at helping youth make positive sexual and reproductive health choices, and access youth-friendly reproductive health products and services provided by the project partners .   The three year project runs from January 2013 – December 2015, and seeks to integrate the work of DKT (social marketing), Marie Stopes International (youth friendly clinic services), and Grameen Foundation (mobile technology) to deliver a full package of services to youth in Ghana

Job Summary

The Program Manager position reports to the Country Director and will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of mobile technology applications that support positive behavior change and uptake of project services by youth in Ghana.  The Program Manager will be the main point of contact with the prime partner, DKT International, and with Marie Stopes International.  The Program Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the project work plan and budget, and for ensuring timely high quality implementation and project monitoring.  The Program Manager will lead an interdisciplinary staff and consultant team to achieve project deliverables, and will build and manage relationships with external agencies whose expertise or services can bring strength to Grameen Foundation’s mobile solutions in Ghana.

Essential Job Functions

•   Develop detailed project workplan with associated milestones ,and work with internal and external personnel to ensure goals are met
•   Manage project budget, monitor and track expenses to ensure deliverables are completed within the budget.
•   Develop and maintain strong working relationship with project partners and funder.
•   Lead an interdisciplinary team of staff and consultants to develop and launch innovative mobile services, in collaboration with project partners and other stakeholders.
•   Form strategic partnerships with external agencies to expand and strengthen mobile service offerings.
•   Form strategic partnerships with mobile network operators to identify creative service options that can contribute to post-project sustainability.
•   Lead the refinement of mobile health content, including conducting user feedback research, message writing, pre-testing, ensuring factual correctness and alignment with Ghana Health Services guidelines, and ensuring utilization of international and local best practices.
•   Oversee project monitoring and documentation activities, including user feedback survey and management of project dashboards.
•   Produce required project reports and ensure timely submission
•   Develop various public communication pieces about Grameen Foundation’s work on an as-needed basis.
•   Participate in relevant national working groups.
•   Liaise with Ghana Health Service to obtain latest health guidelines and ensure alignment of Grameen Foundation mobile health content to national standards.

Availability
The Project Manager will be expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours

Additional Comment
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in public health
•   Minimum of 5  years relevant health behavior change project experience
•   Experience working on mobile health projects required
•   At least eight  years project management experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•   Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
•   Field-based health sector and mobile technology experience in Africa region
•   Strong project management skills and team leadership skills
•   Expertise in health communication and behavior change
•   Proven ability to lead project/product development processes
•   Proven ability to think and work both strategically and operationally
•   Successful experience working in international organizations/multi-cultural settings
•   Proven ability using sound judgment to manage challenging circumstances and resolve conflicts
•   Strong written and spoken English skills
•   Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
•   Strong technical skills in health communications, family health, maternal/child health, adolescent health.
•   Experience working collaboratively with government counterparts
•   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, and in multi-disciplinary teams.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to addition to a cover letter:

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts  (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities
•   Names, e-mail addresses and  telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Applications should reach the following address not later than 10th September, 2014

To Bernice Nasimiyu:

bnasimiyu@grameenfoundation.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2014

•   Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
•   Qualified Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

{Grameen Foundation,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Grameen Foundation (GF) helps the world’s poorest people reach their full potential, connecting their determination and skills with the resources they need. We provide access to essential financial services and information on agriculture and health, assistance that can have wide-scale impact by addressing the specific needs of poor households and communities. We also develop tools to improve the effectiveness of poverty-focused organizations. Grameen Foundation in Ghana develops mobile phone based solutions to strengthen health care delivery and improve health behaviors, particularly for the rural poor.  Uniquely blending public health and technology expertise, Grameen Foundation’s team in Ghana works closely with local government, mobile network operators, and other stakeholders to identify information-based gaps contributing to health challenges, and to develop user-centered mobile services to address them.

Job Summary
The Group Specialist position reports to the Project Manager and will assist the Care Community Hub (CCH) Project Manager in overseeing the development, pilot-testing and implementation of mobile technology solutions to support health worker professional development and supportive supervision. The Group Specialist serves as the Ghana focal person for mobile solutions to manage client data using MOTECH applications, and facilitates integration of MOTECH and CCH services in project sites.  The Group Specialist helps to ensure strong relationships with Ghana Health Service at all levels in support of project aims, and builds and maintains strong relationships with other key stakeholders. The Group Specialist oversees generation of essential project data for CCH/MOTECH, and ensures that dashboards are up to date and accurate. The Group Specialist supervises the CCH Program Specialist and two Field Coordinator positions.

Essential Job Functions

•   Assist the CCH Project Manager in all aspects of project management
•   Oversees the Program Specialist, and supports this position in project work planning, progress tracking, budgeting and spend tracking, and reporting.
•   Oversees two Field Coordinator positions and supports their work in delivering technical assistance to government counterparts.
•   Assists the CCH Project Manager to supervise field operations and ensure smooth implementation of field activities
•   Lead the development and implementation of CCH project quality monitoring and customer support activities
•   Co-lead with the CCH Project Manager strategy development for full integration of CCH and MOTECH applications and work processes
•   Develops and maintains strong working relationship with GHS counterparts to guide mobile service development and use
•   Serves as liaison to CCH Project Global Research Partner (JSI) and provide support as needed to their project research activities
•   Contribute to project documentation activities led by CCH Project Global Research Partner
•   Assist with refinement and finalization of CCH project training and reference materials, and with implementation of in-service training
•   Ensure that CCH project reports are of high quality and submitted on time
•   Work with CCH Project Manager and Country Director to promote the sustainability of CCH and MOTECH services

Availability
The Group Specialist will be expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours with frequent travel between Accra and field sites in Greater Accra Region and Volta Region

Additional Comment
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in public health or related social science
•   Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•   Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
•   Field-based health sector and mobile technology experience in Ghana
•   Strong team management and team leadership skills
•   Strong project management skills
•   Proven ability to think and work both strategically and operationally
•   Successful experience working in international organizations/multi-cultural settings
•   Proven ability using sound judgment to manage challenging circumstances and resolve conflicts
Strong written and spoken English skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to addition to a cover letter:

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts  (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities
•   Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification
•   Names, e-mail addresses and  telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Applications should reach the following address not later than 10th September, 2014

To Antoinette Akanlise:

aakanlise@grameenfoundation.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2014

•   Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
•   Qualified Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

{Ecowas Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

The incumbent contributes to the establishment of the ECOWAS Monitoring and Evaluation system and operationalizes the procedures and tools of the Monitoring and Evaluation manual relating to reporting on performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Ensure effective and efficient reporting on performance of operations and programmes of the Commission;
•   Apply standard tools, techniques, guidelines and reports for assessing and monitoring the implementation of the programmes of the Commission;
•   Collect relevant data, where available, on the ECOWAS strategic operations/programmes in collaboration with other institutions and partners;
•   Undertake periodic, independent field visits, focus groups, polls, etc and ensure validation of information received through regular reporting systems;
•   Identify effective communication channels and utilize these channels to ensure that stakeholders are fully informed on the performance of programmes;
•   Update reporting formats, frequency and distribution timelines for all monitoring and evaluation matrices and consolidate periodic reports on progress in achieving programme outcomes;
•   Prepare the performance assessment reports of ECOWAS programmes, and ensure their effective dissemination and feedback.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or any other related subject, with an expertise in planning and/or monitoring and evaluation of programmes and operations.
•   A higher degree will substitute for two years from the required professional experience.

Experience

•   A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience including at least two (2) years in planning and/or monitoring and evaluation related work.

Age

Candidate should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Language

Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 44,469

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in.

Click Here To Download Application Form

Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

Closing Date: 20 September, 2014

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

{UNESCO,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

•   Post number: 6GHBSP0650RP
•   Grade: L4
•   Only nationals of Ghana candidates may apply for this post.
•   Organisational Unit: UNESCO Accra Office
•   Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
•   Type of contract: Temporary Appointment
•   Annual salary: Total Net Salary 25104.00 Ghana Cedi per annum with other admissible benefit

Overview
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of UNESCO Office in Accra, and in close cooperation with the Education, Culture and Communication and Information programme staff, the Programme Assistant is tasked with the delivery of a range of office, financial and administrative activities in support of projects/programmes delivery. The post is responsible for retrieving pertinent information, assembling and collating information and contributing to the logistical and administrative preparation of events. The post also extracts, follows up, tracks and reports of budgetary information and expenditures.

Specific tasks for the post will be as follows:

•   Aids Programme Specialists in the search, location, compilation, review and update of information and data used in the development of documents, work plans and budgets; enters and updates approved work plan/budget data in the electronic system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approved amounts; runs reports from the automated systems in order to assist in the preparation of regular and ad hoc budgetary/financial updates, reports, statistics and/or projections for use and scrutiny by supervisor and responsible managers.
•   Prepares a variety of administrative documentation using examples or templates; initiates administrative procedures and ensures follow-up; reviews requests for payments against contractual obligations in the financial system, and provides information on payment status and remaining obligations to supervisor(s).
•   Organises meetings, events and workshops by booking venues, equipment and providing other related logistical support; identifying, reviewing for style, format and accuracy, and assembling documents and pertinent information in support of such events and meetings; collating information and data for presentations; initiating procedures for associated services required; provides administrative support during the event; collects minutes and decisions.
•   Initiates travel authorisations in conjunction with meetings, workshops, conferences or sessions; makes travel arrangements; tracks and prepare itinerary and agenda; prepare associated documentation; facilitate the travels of visiting officials by providing information and preparing the necessary documentation.
•   Receives, analyses, sorts, registers and distributes correspondence, documents and process requests for data and reports; determines the importance and priority of documents received and follows-up required; drafts correspondence as well as emails/faxes; reviews, proofreads and edits out-going correspondence according to standard practices and protocol, and to ensure proper grammar, spelling and punctuation; recommends changes/corrections; and provides informal translations of documents.
•   Responds to enquiries and follows-up on routine outstanding matters; provides information to supervisors) and colleagues; makes appointments, receives visitors and takes telephone calls, answering enquiries and/or referring them to the applicable specialist. As directed, liaises with HQ services to obtain additional information/clarification. Records, updates and retrieves information, documentation and data from the Office/ Bureau filing systems.
•   Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education A minimum of First Degree in related field.
•   Work Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience as a programme assistant or in a secretarial post

Skills/Competencies:

•   Good interpersonal skills, ability to prioritise, plan and effectively deliver work assignments;
•   Good knowledge and skills in IT solutions for word processing and administrative and financial management, as well as ability to work in multinational environment.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and in local language is required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

•   Skills/Competencies: Ability to work and deliver under pressure.
•   Languages: Working knowledge in French will be an asset

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as per the UN Salary scale for L-4 posts are calculated in the local currency and exempt from income tax. They consist of a salary and benefits. Benefits includes: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, pension plan and medical insurance.Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States, Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates with desired qualifications and skills should directly send their CV with cover letter in English to:-

accra@unesco.org

or to:-

Finance and Administrative Officer,
UNESCO Accra office.

Please mention the post title on the subject line of your application.

Closing Date: 19 September, 2014

•   ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATE WILL BE CONTACTED
•   A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES

UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States, Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

{Ministry of Education,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

This specific Procurement Notice follows the  General Procurement Notice for this project which appeared in the Development Business on 24″ July 2012. The Government of the Republic of Ghana has received financing from the African Development Fund towards the cost of the Development of Skills for Industry Project (DSIP) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan/grant to eligible payments under the contract for the engagement of a short term individual consultant.

COTVET now wishes to recruit an M&E Officer for the DSI Project. COTVET invites individual consultants to express their interest in the provision of services of the said Technical Assistance to serve as a Consultant.

Job Purpose:
The M&E Officer will provide support to the Head of M&E in all aspects related to monitoring and evaluation activities with the purpose to effectively implement and coordinate the Project Support Unit’s M&E System. He/She reports to the Head of M&E Division

Scope of Work/Key Responsibilities for the Consultant:

The M&E Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Head of M&E and carry out any other project tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator.

The M&E Officer will work very closely with the entire project team to accomplish the following tasks:

•   Contribute to the development/improvement of M&E system for each of programme components;
•   Assist the Head of M&E in the development of Annual Work Plans and Budgets;
•   Contribute to the identification and designing of performance questions, key indicators and formats for monitoring;
•   Carry out field monitoring trips on a regular basis, including collection of M&E performance indicators and data entering into the M&E database;
•   Assist the Head of M&E in the preparation of quarterly, half-yearly, annual reports, completion and other ad-hoc reports;
•   Contribute to the documentation and collection of information related to case studies and special researches;
•   Assist as required in external monitoring, review and evaluation mission visiting the project
•   Assist in constantly reviewing the required M&E tools to timely measure inputs, outputs and outcomes (such as surveys, tracer studies, etc…);
•   Assist in updating the Operational Manual throughout the project life, to maintain a valid ‘alive’ document;
•   Assist in coordinating with other PSU team members to ensure timely and adequate response to flags triggered through the project beneficiaries and other stakeholders;
•   Assist in developing a monthly, quarterly and annual reports that reflects an overall assessment of the project and provides adequate recommendations to resolve issues as they arise; as well as develop ad hoc reports as needs arise;
•   Participate in the Bank’s supervision of the Project, and assist in producing quarterly and annual implementation progress reports, the Mid Term Review and the Implementation Completion Report;
•   Assist in checking that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future actions. If necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any gaps;
•   Assist in guiding and supervising the implementation of special surveys etc required for evaluating project effects and impacts.
•   Carry out any additional related tasks as assigned by the Head of M&E and the Project Coordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

He/She must have the following qualifications and experience:

•   Graduate degree in economics/finance/administration/sociology/development studies or in any related field;
•   Must have at least 5 years experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of donor-funded projects,
•   Working experience in the Ghanaian business environment, and networking, data gathering and data analysis should be supported with documents as evidence;
•   Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation of an AFDB Education Project or other donor funded projects, including data collection and analysis;
•   Computer skills in applicable fields, especially on data analysis packages,
•   Ability and willingness to travel throughout Ghana
•   Strong analytical and communication skills;
•   Willingness to perform field visits and to interview project beneficiaries;
Excellent Interpersonal skills and team player;
•   Proficiency in using office suites (such as Microsoft Office and Open Office
•   Fluent in written and oral communication in English;
•   Ability to work in multinational environment and with multiple external parties,

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) (the Project Implementing Agency) now invites interested and qualified individuals to submit typewritten application letters and curriculum vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services for the positions described above. These should include:

•   Description of Similar assignments
•   Expenence in similar conditions
•   Availability of appropriate of appropriate skills

Only short listed individuals will be contacted.
Written expressions of interest must be delivered by 4.00 pm on 15th September2014 at the address below.

The Project Coordinator
Project Support Unit
Council for Technical and Vocational
Education and Training
P. O. Box M651
Accra

Closing Date: 15 September, 2014

{International Water Management Institute (IWMI),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Description:     

The CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE), led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is looking for an experienced Focal Region Manager to help ensure that there is impact from its research towards achieving the vision of WLE (‘a world in which agriculture thrives within vibrant ecosystems, where communities have higher incomes, improved food security and the ability to continuously improve their lives’). The role of the position holder will be to ensure the smooth operation of WLE’s work in the focal region. The person will support the Focal Region Coordinator and be the primary point of contact for WLE activities in the focal region. The position holder will be based at the West Africa Office of IWMI in Accra, Ghana, where the WLE Volta River Program is conducted, and will report to the Volta Focal Region Coordinator.

Job Description     

•   facilitate coordination between new and existing WLE research activities being conducted in the region;
•   strengthen and/or establish relationships with users of WLE research, such as policymakers, investors, private sector and development organizations;
•   facilitate and coordinate between WLE activities and those of other CGIAR Research Programs in the region;
•   ensure coherence around agreed research outcomes and impact pathways;
•   oversee the development and implementation of regional communication and gender strategies, which are linked to regularly updated Focal Region impact pathways;
•   ensure gender integration and innovation within the research activities for the region;
•   regularly track the progress of Focal Region projects via communication materials against agreed deliverables, with a focus on the quality of research outputs of regional relevance;
•   monitor and document the progress made towards outcomes, interest from other parties in the research conducted, adjustments that need to be made to the impact pathways and process documentation, and provide regular technical and financial reports to WLE management;
•   ensure effective coordination between and amongst individual research project teams;
•   convene meetings of the Focal Region Advisory Committee, and monitor progress of recommendations made by the Committee;
•   oversee all finance and administration issues, while also ensuring that 20% of the Focal Region budget is assigned to gender; and
•   liaise with the WLE Regional Coordinator and Program Manager, and with the finance and administration departments at IWMI head quarters.

Qualification Required & Experience   

•   a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline;
•   a minimum of 10 years of progressive and relevant experience;
•   demonstrated professional experience and leadership in a field related to water, land and ecosytems in developing countries;
•   demonstrated experience in program management, administrative procedures, budgeting and business development;
•   experience of building partnerships in a research for development program;
•   the capacity to work with and influence partners, especially senior decision makers at national and regional levels;
•   experience in motivating teams of people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and expertise;
•   experience and/or understanding of the concepts of monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment, network management (partnerships for impact), gender analysis and facilitating stakeholder interaction;
•   experience, and/or understanding, and appreciation of the role of communications in an impact strategy, including working with communications professionals to identify innovative ways in which to use a variety of media to reach a range of audiences;
•   demonstrated skills in managing programs, including experience of forming, operating in and leading interdisciplinary teams that have delivered high-quality outputs on time and according to budget;
•   strong communication skills in written and oral English and French, including the capacity to write reports and to communicate with stakeholders at different levels; and
•   strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people, and to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a multicultural setting, with sensitivity and respect for diversity. a West African citizen with experience of working in, and familiarity with, agricultural development issues in the region.
    
Terms & Conditions:     

This is a regionally recruited position with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a housing allowance, transport, education, shipping assistance, annual home leave, retirement and health insurance package. The duration of the contract will initially be for a 2-year period, with possible extension.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should click below:

Click Here To Apply Online

If you have any difficulty submitting the completed form, please send your letter of application together with the CV to:-

work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org

Closing Date: 25 September, 2014

•   This is a nationally recruited staff position and only citizens of Ghana are encouraged to apply.
•   IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes transport and health insurance.
•   The duration of the contract will initially be for a 2-year period, with possible extension.

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

{International Water Management Institute (IWMI),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Description:     

The CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE), led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is looking for a Volta Gender Specialist. As set out in WLE’s Gender Strategy, achieving the program’s vision demands transformative research and action grounded in the improved understanding and recognition of the importance of the influence of social relations and institutions in shaping women’s and men’s roles and capacities in agriculture and their relationship to water, land and ecosystems, both as stewards and consumers. The Volta Gender Specialist will provide gender perspectives, methodologies and analysis to carry out components of research projects related to water, land and ecosystems under the themes of gender, poverty and institutions. The position holder will be based at the West Africa Office of IWMI in Accra, Ghana, where the WLE Volta program is conducted, and will report to the Focal Region Coordinator and the Coordinator – Gender, Poverty and Institutions, WLE.

Job Description:     
You will:

•   support existing research activities related to gender analysis and integration;
•   conceive and define innovative gender research activities, approaches and related activities independently or in consultation with senior researchers and project leaders;
•   ensure substantive and high-quality inclusion of gender within research activities, including a review of the work of others to ensure that quality standards are met; and
•   initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with WLE collaborators to promote gender research across the region.

Qualification Required & Experience    

You will possess:

•   a PhD or an equivalent qualification in social science (geography, anthropology, sociology, development studies, economics, etc.);
•   a minimum of two years of post-PhD professional experience in g ender, poverty and institutional analysis in agricultural development;
•   a demonstrated ability to apply concepts of gender, poverty or institutional analysis into change processes involving water, land or ecosystems;
•   the ability to understand research on water, land or ecosystems , and to communicate the potential interactions with social sciences to increase development impact;
•   experience of working in multi-disciplinary and multicultural environments in West Africa;
•   a good record of relevant publications;
•   strong communication skills in written and oral English and French, including the capacity to write proposals, reports and academic papers, and to communicate research results to stakeholders at different levels; and
•   the ability to develop fundable research proposals. It would be advantageous if you had:
•   experience of managing projects, and developing collaborative research and networks.
    
Terms & Conditions:

This is a nationally recruited staff position and only citizens of Ghana are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes transport and health insurance. The duration of the contract will initially be for a 2-year period, with possible extension.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should click below:

Click Here To Apply Online

If you have any difficulty submitting the completed form, please send your letter of application together with the CV to:-

work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org

Closing Date: 25 September, 2014

•   This is a nationally recruited staff position and only citizens of Ghana are encouraged to apply.
•   IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes transport and health insurance.
•   The duration of the contract will initially be for a 2-year period, with possible extension.

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

{MSI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

MSI and its partner the Netherlands Development Agency (SNV) is leading a five-year USAID – Ghana Local Governance and Decentralization Program based in Sekondi-Takoradi and focusing on the 22 districts of the Western Region.  In the districts the LOGODEP team will provide coaching, training, and technical assistance on expanding citizen participation in local government, increasing internally generated funds of targeted local districts and strengthening LOGODEP’s local governance initiatives at the national level.

Primary role

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will maintain the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) of the program. He/she will also guide the collection of data on the PMP indicators and coordinate with other key staff to prepare annual and quarterly reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in relevant field, for example, Social Sciences, Statistics, Planning
•   Two to five years of relevant experience in project monitoring and evaluation, research and survey implementation
•   Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques required
•   Experience designing M&E systems for USAID projects preferable
•   Should be skilled in coordination, report writing and must have a knack for numbers
•   Experience in the governance sector will be an added advantage
•   Effective oral and written communication in English

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Apply to:

logodep@msi-ghana.com

Closing Date: 08 September, 2014

{Unicef,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the position of Child Protection Specialist (NOC) National Professional Category.

•   VN No.: VN-14-07
•   IMIS #: 1407
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
•   Post Level: NOC
•   Duty Station: Accra
•   Duration: 2yrs

Job purpose
Under the general guidance of the Chief, Child Protection, the Child Protection Specialist is accountable for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme interventions within the Child Protection Programme with specific focus on communication for social change and birth registration.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate programme interventions for communication for social change and birth registration. Analyse and evaluate data to ensure achievement of results and takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme results. Contribute to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
•   Facilitate the preparation of Biannual/rolling Work Plans with Government counterparts and other relevant programme documents, as required. Follow up with partners to ensure smooth implementation of planned activities, strengthens partners capacity to absorb funding while generating quality results
•   Facilitate the preparation of Programme Cooperation Agreement (PCAs) and Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFAs) with civil society organisations and monitor/manage the progression of interventions under such partner agreements in support of the implementation of the Work Plans.
•   Collaborate with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate cross-programme interventions and help execute these in partnership with stakeholders.
•   Monitor and conduct periodic programme reviews with government and other partners. Undertake action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provide technical advice and assist government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/projectfs).
•   Liaise with national and international agencies concerning programmes areas of mutual interest. Participate in meetings with ministries and departments responsible for programme review, and follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
•   Assists government authorities in planning and organizing capacity-strengthening and planning programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
•   Ensures accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issue status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
•   Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc

Required Skills or Experience

Education

•   Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Work Experience

•   Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.

Language Proficiency

•   Fluency in English and another UN language required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

•   Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in Child Protection and Communication for Social Change/C4D or related fields.
•   Excellent analytical, negotiating, communication (both verbal and written) and advocacy skills.
•   Supervisory, Leadership and managerial skills.
•   Initiative and resourcefulness. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and partners, with sensitivity, in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
•   Knowledge of computer management and applications

Competency Profile

Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication
•   Working with People
•   Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Leading and supervising [I]
•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts  [II]
•   Analysing [III]
•   Relating and networking [II]
•   Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
•   Applying Technical Expertise [III]

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to: email:

hrghana@unicef.org

or

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 09 September, 2014

•   Applications submitted without the P11 form will not be considered.
•   Closing Date: 09 September 2014
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!