{Millennium Villages Project,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

The Millennium Villages Project, supported by Millennium Promise Alliance and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is a bottom-up approach to lift developing country villages out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The Millennium Villages’ team of experts in Agriculture, Nutrition and Health, Economics, Energy, Water, Agribusiness, Environment and Information Technology are working with local communities and governments to apply a proven holistic package of interventions to help villages get out of extreme poverty and meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

With support from Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom, a SADA Millennium Village has been  established in parts of the West Mamprusi, Mamprugu Moaduri and Builsa South Districts of the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. The project area covers a cluster of contiguous rural communities with an estimated population of 25,000 people.

•   JOB TITLE: Project Assistant
•   UNIT: SADA Millennium Villages Project
•   LOCATION: Northern Ghana

Responsibilities/Duties

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Project Assistant will:

•   Maintain the Project Secretariat
•   Receive incoming and outgoing calls
•   Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
•   Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
•   Arrange appointments and maintain supervisor’s calendar; receive, screen and place visitors/calls and answer queries with discretion.
•   Act as first point of contact for the Millennium Villages Project at the secretariat
•   Assist Cluster Manager and other managers to organize meetings, roundtables, thematic group meetings and evaluations, as well as arrange both internal and external meetings relating to project implementation.
•   Record minutes of all project meetings and prepare draft reports for the Cluster Manager.
•   Maintain and continuously update an inventory of all relevant contact persons and stakeholders, including GoG, and UNDP officials, Development Partners and Consultants for the purpose of ensuring regular contact /liaison between the project and stakeholders
•   Establish filing system for the Project and co-ordinate the disposal of all un–needed documents and records
•   Receive, screen, log and route correspondence and ensure follow-up
•   Assist in the collection, collation and analysis of data and reports provided by institutions supported by the Project.
•   Support all staff in assigned project based work, help in editing and translating into English.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   A minimum of undergraduate degree in Management,Administration,or Office Management or other relevant qualifications
•   Secretarial studies will be an added advantage

Work Experience

•   At least 3 years progressively responsible administrative work experience or in other related field preferably in a large international setting.
•   Good computer skills, including MS word, Excel and spreadsheets.
•   Fluency in English.

Key Competencies         

•   Ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex environment.
•   Ability to work systematically, accurately, independently and under pressure.
•   Ability to draft clear and concise communications and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•   Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
•   Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
•   Excellent writing and analytical skills.
•   Teamwork ability to establish good working relations with colleagues and stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
•   Ability to maintain pleasant stature and respond to queries diplomatically on the phone and to visitors at the office.
•   Ability to perform detailed work and to have high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Terms of offer

MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal. MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications

Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: SADA.MVP@millenniumpromise.org with copy to employment@mdgwca.org and Jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org

Closing Date: 4 September, 2014

•   “Application for “SADA MVP Project Assistant” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
•   Applications will be considered until September 4, 2014
•   Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.millenniumvillages.org

www.millenniumpromise.org

www.unmillenniumproject.org

www.mdgcentre.org

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

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of PMS- Peace and Governance in the Regional Peace and Governance Office of the USAID/West Africa in Accra. The incumbent will provide substantive input in the design, implementation and monitoring of regional and relevant bi-lateral Peace and Governance Office Chief.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The PMS is a senior level specialist on Peace and Governance issues and provides substantive input in the design, implementation, and monitoring of regional and relevant bi-lateral Peace and Governance activities in West Africa. The PMS will report to the USAID/West Africa Peace and Governance Office Chief. The incumbent plays a significant role in donor coordination, report writing, management of Trans-Saharan Counterterrorism Partnership (TSTCP) resources, and working with implementing partners.

In this context, the PMS will provide technical oversight on Peace and Governance activities, including countering violent extremism (CVE), of some RPGO and bi-lateral activities in USAID non-presence countries (NPCs). S/he will provide leadership on policy and program activity design and implementation in TSTCP areas to the USAID/West Africa Mission and USAID NPC Missions in the West Africa Region. In addition, the PMS will serve as the Agreement/Contracting Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR), directly responsible for supporting the management of peace and governance programs and projects. The PMS may be asked to represent USAID and/or the U.S. government (USG) at international meetings and conferences and serve as liaison with host country officials and regional institutions’ representatives in the TSTCP region such ECOWAS.

This position requires exercise of broad individual judgment in setting support for peace and governance priorities, managing resources, implementing programs, and coordinating relations with high-level representatives inside and outside of the USG. The peace and governance issues that the PMS will be dealing with are among the top priorities of USG foreign policy in West Africa and the USAID/West Africa regional mission. The environment is highly complex and frequently unpredictable, and the PMS must be flexible and able to provide advice on peace and governance approaches and activities for sometimes rapidly changing circumstances. The position includes a broad range of complex managerial, analytical, and communication responsibilities, including providing overall direction for the achievement of USAID’s peace and governance objectives in West Africa, as well as monitoring and evaluation, documentation, reporting, responding to queries from various sources, coordination, advice, and management of Mission peace and governance programs for West Africa and USAID non-presence countries that it covers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

1. Program Development and Management 40%

The PMS-Peace and Governance will develop programs, plans, procedures, and methods required to support USAID peace and governance objectives in major program areas of the US Foreign Assistance Framework. S/he will analyze and evaluate the economic impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and proposed standards, regulations, programs, and policies; work on multi-sectoral teams to ensure organizational objectives are achieved.

Participate in activity design and related technical, policy, procurement, gender, and budgetary analysis required to implement agreed upon approaches to CVE activities; assess both gaps and opportunities at the intervention level; identify various organizations that could serve as change-agents; and ensure appropriate program/project documentation is professionally executed.

Support the preparation of terms of reference, scopes of work, program descriptions, and other related documents needed to formulate awards related to democracy and governance activities and support the development and review of CVE-related project designs and proposals for economic, financial, technical, social, and environmental soundness.

Specifically the Project Management Specialist will provide:

•   In-depth and conceptual guidance on the overall CVE strategy for the regional mission; identify constraints to achieve/maintain durable peace and successfully building resilience to violent extremists, and recommend program interventions to address these constraints.
•   Leadership on activity design and related technical, policy, procurement, gender, and budgetary analysis required to implement agreed upon approaches to democracy and governance activities; assess both gaps and opportunities at the intervention level; identify various organizations that could serve as change-agents; and ensure appropriate program/project documentation is professionally executed.
•   Manage or oversee the preparation of terms of reference, scopes of work, program descriptions, and other related documents needed to formulate awards related to democracy and governance activities; support the development and review of peace, countering violent extremism and DG-related project designs and proposals for economic, financial, technical, social, and environmental soundness; draft memos for activity approval and coordinate with other USAID/WA offices to ensure all USG regulations are met; and coordinate the procurement of new activities and modifications to existing activities with USAID/WA’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance.
•   Provide program backstopping and management on high-visibility projects in the area of peace and governance.

2. Program Evaluation and Reporting 30%

•   The PMS will coordinate the efforts of conflict and peace technical specialists to conduct sector analysis of concepts and systems, formal project evaluations, and investigations of highly unstructured and interconnected problems involving controversial and complex administrative or programmatic concerns and valuations; serve as the basis for substantive changes in the organization and administration of peace and governance programs affecting substantial numbers of people; ensure compatibility of recommendations with overall mission peace and governance objectives.
•   Develop performance indicators for peace and governance activities and ensure reliable measures are established that clearly indicate the impact of USAID investments in peace and governance in West Africa. Under the guidance of the USAID/WA Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the incumbent will monitor the achievement of results by periodically reviewing the development context, indicator data, and other indications of portfolio progress, identify problem areas and recommend corrective measures.
•   Lead new analytical studies and assessments, and the design of investigative techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important problems with unprecedented or novel aspects; integration the results of studies and analysis into new designs, performance reports and technical briefings and papers, as directed by the RPGO Office Chief and his/her designee.
•   Initiate or coordinate the evaluation of peace and governance activities for the regional mission as well as the relevant NPCs that USAID/WA oversees, during and following project completion, to ascertain project impact and cost-effectiveness, including implications for future programming and financing.
•   Prepare peace and governance information for mission reports to meet USAID and broader USG reporting requirements; report on Operational Plans, Performance Reports, Congressional Budget justifications, Mission Strategic Resources Plans, human rights reports, trafficking reports, reports on gender and people with disabilities, etc.

3. Program Coordination and Technical Support 20%

The PMS is responsible for (1) collaborating with a broad range of partners and customers on strategic approaches on peace and governance issues, including CVE; (2) obtaining and maintaining support and communication from partners, customers, and stakeholders on governance themes and issues; and (3) providing technical support to US Embassies in USAID non-presence countries, as well as regional technical offices of USAID/West Africa that have peace and governance related activities on an as needed basis.

Partners include regional institutions, such as ECOWAS, U.S. Embassies in the region, bilateral and multi-lateral donors, and other USAID bi-lateral missions in the region, other USG institutions, PVOs/NGOs, think tanks, Congressional staff and others. Customers include, but are not limited to, host-government counterparts, representatives of regional institutions such as ECOWAS, members of civil society organizations and members of the general population.

As a recognized expert in the field, the PMS will provide technical advice and counsel both within and outside the organization; inform USAID Bureau, Post, Mission, RPGO office staff, NPC Field Office staff and other technical offices – including senior management – on a variety of peace and governance issues in West Africa, including key constraints and proposed approaches and solutions in the achievement of peace and governance program objectives; ensure open and timely communication is maintained with USAID/Washington and U.S. Embassies and USAID Missions in the region on planned or current peace and governance activities in West Africa.

4. Other Duties as Required – 10%

The Regional Peace and Governance Office is small. This necessarily means that all staff will from time to time perform other duties decided by the office chief. These may entail performing work in an “acting” capacity for a colleague who is traveling or on leave, assisting a colleague with an especially urgent task, or personally taking responsibility for a special project.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, public administration/public policy, political economy, international relations, or another field related to international political development, conflict management, or governance issues is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: Six to eight years of substantive professional work experience on CVE or Democracy and Governance is required. At least three years of work experience should be with an international organization such as bi-lateral or multilateral donor or international non-governmental 3
organization or working knowledge on CVE in the Sahel Region or with the US Government or in international development.
•   Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language, and/or proficiency in French is required.
•   Job Knowledge: Knowledge of programming principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of development assistance with regards to CVE or democracy and governance activities in particular, is required.
•   Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must be able to communicate complex and difficult policy and programmatic issues in a manner that is clear to knowledgeable to laypersons without oversimplifying; work in a highly demanding environment; maintain and adhere to high standards of professional conduct and be capable of handling tasks with varying deadlines; must have good teamwork skills and strong interpersonal skills; Must be versatile in the use of computer software, especially, Microsoft word and Excel. Ability to do basic financial analysis and budgeting is required. Proficiency will be tested.

Salary Range: GH¢ 52,421.00 – GH¢ 78,634.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit cover letter and curriculum vitae with references to:

Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra

by Email to:-

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 03 September, 2014

Note: When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

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

The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana is seeking an individual for the position of REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT in the Regional Environmental Office Section of the Embassy. POSITION NO: A20101

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Regional Environment Office (REO’s) Environmental Program Assistant maintains working level contacts with a wide range of officials of local government, private, academic and Non-governmental organizations. The incumbent performs research as needed by utilizing published, personal, multi-media press and academic sources. The incumbent uses general environmental knowledge as knowledge of African culture, governments and social systems in conjunction with personal/professional contacts to advise the REO and other embassy officers on environmental policy and strategy issues to aid in the advance of the U.S. environmental interest in west and Central Africa. The incumbent may travel within West and Central Africa when requested, representing the REO to U.S. Government (USG), regional, and foreign officials.

The incumbent develops and maintains personal contacts with a wide range of government officials, academics, and staff in non-governmental organizations and businesses in the country portfolio (25 West and Central African countries) and with USG agencies in Washington as well. S/he uses those contacts to stimulate communication and cooperation among organizations interested in environmental issues, to gather information to address major environmental challenges, and to promote the REO’s four environmental themes and other initiatives. The incumbent researches and reports (written and/or verbally) on relevant environmental issues of interest to the U.S. government. S/he develops and published the REO’s newsletter and other reports and maintains an equipment/supplies inventory for the section. The incumbent assists the REO with developing, reviewing and submitting grant proposals for approval, funding and implementation. S/he maximizes the utility of visitors’ programs by reporting, serving as a French-English interpreter, and translating documents (French to English and English to French) and maintains cooperative relations with other sections of the embassy.

Qualification Required & Experience

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

•   A university degree relating to development, environment, science, or health (e.g. development, natural science, engineering, natural resources management, public health, environmental policy, law, para-legal or environmental law is required.
•   A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of development, environment, science, health, or natural resources management is required.
•   Must have Level III (Good working knowledge) in English and French. Good working knowledge of the written and spoken language. Job Holder will be able to read and understand, for example, regulations, instructions and related material concerning the field of work, and to prepare correspondence and standardized reports. Job Holder will be able to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public in the language. Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Must have an in depth knowledge of all various function and activities in area of responsibility. Must know the roles and responsibilities of key Mission offices and personnel; USG and Mission priorities in areas of environment, science, and health policy, basic administrative policies and procedures. With regard to the countries involved in environment, science, and health policy; policy-making framework/process (how policy is developed and implementation carried out in the various contexts); familiarity with regional environmental issues (e.g. illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, fisheries management and trans-boundary conservation, scientific research, climate change/variability, etc.) Independent knowledge includes general familiarity with international environment, science, and health policy issues (e.g. current threats/challenges, major international conventions, accepted concepts in environmental management); familiarity with principal international institutions: USG agencies, UN agencies and international NGO.
•   Must have basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, databases, desktop publishing/presentations and internet/research. Must also have research and reporting skills (e.g. perform topic research and /or attend meetings and provide verbal and or written summary of subject matter and requirements). Computer skills will be tested.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

•   Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
•   Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
•   Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
•   Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
•   Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Starting Salary: GH¢23, 369 p.a.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174): or
2. A combination of both: i.e. Section 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information): plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veteran preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. A telephone number, post office box and/or e-mail address where we can contact you to schedule an interview.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

NOTE:

1. All applications must have the Position Number and Position Title identified.
2. All “Hard Copy”/printed applications must be submitted to the Mail Room at the
Chancery. Hard Copy Applications submitted through any other office will not be accepted. You may apply on-line using the email address.:-

AccraHRO@state.gov

This is the preferred means of applying for a position with the American Embassy.

3. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FOR AN OPEN/ADVERTIZED POSITION. APPLICATIONS PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR A JOB WILL NOT BE HELD/CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE JOBS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST RE-APPLY.  

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP194, Accra

POINT OF CONTACT:

Telephone: 0302-741000
Fax: 0302-741389
E-mail: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 26 August, 2014

NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

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

Plan International is a global organisation that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender sensitive and inclusive.

As a partner on the USAID/Ghana Systems for Health project, Plan Internal is seeking candidates for a Community Mobilization Specialist position. The purpose of this project is to strengthen Ghana’s health systems to improve access and quality of family planning (FP) maternal, newborn and  child health (MNCH), nutrition, malaria prevention and treatment, and interventions to improve the management and performance of health systems that support these services.

This will be accomplished by improving the technical and organizational performance of existing facilities to expand coverage of Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) zones, strengthening the interaction between  Ghana Health Service (GHS) staff and community volunteers, and providing quality assurance for these different health interventions throughout their respective catchment areas. The project will be implemented in the following five Greater Accra, Western,Central, Northern, and Volta.

Responsibilities:

•   Provides technical leadership for strenghtening engagement and linkages between regional, district, sub-district health management teams; health facilities; CHOs; community leaders and community groups in planning, implementation and management of health services
•   Support and strengthens community-level health campaigns to build demand for key health services through gender-sensitive interventions and promotion of respectful care and male involvement, among other interventions
•   Builds capacity and provides leadership for monitoring of community-based results based on quality improvement and performance-based management approached adopted by the project.
•   Supports the design, promotion, implementation and monitoring of community-based activities to promote community/house hold education / awareness on FP, Maternal Child Health (MCH), nutrition, and malaria prevention and treatment issues.
•   Provides support for development and implementation of strategies to motivate and retain health workers, particularly CHOs,
•   Strengthens community-level advocacy efforts tor educe gender inequality and discrimination
•   Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Travel requirements:
This position entails 80% traveling to the field to support communities, staff and partners in the Program Units.

Level of Contact with Children:
High contact: The responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent one-to-one contact with children. It is expected that extra care shall be taken to protect children at all times,

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters degree in public health, international development or related field;
•   At least six (3) years of experience mobilizing communities effectively and leading advocacy efforts
•   Demonstrated ability in program design and integrated approaches to community-level health service delivery
•   Demonstrated experience working effectively with program staff, implementing partners,civil society organizations, community leaders and local government authorities to implement community-based health services and locally-led community engagement initiatives
•   Proven ability to carry out local level advocacy, capacity building and social empowerment initiatives
•   Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with national and local level government officials stakeholders NGOs, and implement partners.
•   Excellent management and interpersonal skills
•   Exceptional English (Oral and Written) communication skills required.

Location: Volta and Central Regions

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
•   Certifies 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 5th September, 2014

The Country Human Resource Manager
Plan Ghana
Private Mail Bag
Osu Main Post office, Accra.

OR to

Plan Ghana Country Office
No. 10 Yiyiwa Street, Abelemkpe,Accra

Closing Date: 05 September, 2014

Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates would ne contacted.

{DAI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-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 Summary

Africa Lead II Agricultural Development Young Professionals Internship Program

Africa Lead II—the Feed the Future: Building Capacity for African Agricultural Transformation Program—supports the advancement of agricultural transformation in Africa as proposed by the African Union Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). Simultaneously, Africa Lead II contributes to the Feed the Future (FTF) goals of reduced hunger and poverty by building the capacity of Champions—defined as men and women leaders in agriculture—to develop, lead, and manage the policies, structures and processes needed for the transformation process.

The scope of Africa Lead II is divided into three components, as follows:

•   Component One: Establishing and Improving Effectiveness of Institutional and Organizational Architecture for African-Led Agricultural Transformation.
•   Component Two: Strengthening Capacity to Manage and Implement the Policy Change and Alignment Process.
•   Component Three: Promoting the Effective Participation of Non-State Actors  (NSAs) in the Policy Process and Providing Capacity Strengthening Support when Necessary.

Africa Lead II’s Agriculture Internship Program aims to facilitate more efficient agricultural production, stronger agribusinesses and agricultural development institutions, a more direct link between NARS and farmers, and greater value addition in the agriculture sector across Africa. The broad goal is to support skills transfer and technological know-how that will help African agribusinesses and organizations to innovate, improve their commercial viability and catalyze agricultural transformation, thus contributing to improved food security.

The Africa Lead II Program welcomes applications from candidates interested in pursuing these young professionals development opportunities. Placement terms will be for a period of 12 months with anticipated postings  in  ECOWAS member states :Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Cape Verde.

Housing, monthly stipend, living allowances, round-trip airfare and related travel expenses to worksite  will be covered by the program. These 12 month young professionals development opportunities are not guarantees for full time employment upon successful completion of the placement.

Responsibilities

•   Provide technical assistance and support to the design and implementation of organizational related M&E activities, including performance monitoring plan development, indicator definition, data collection tools and methodologies, data entry, analysis and reporting
•   Assist in monitoring, documenting and communicating the processes, challenges, and achievements of implementation of the organization’s activities in both qualitative and quantitative dimensions
•   Ensure timely collection (e.g., surveys, interviews), storage and processing of data in electronic applications systems
•   Develop organization’s M&E application standards and procedures and tools
•   Keep stakeholders (e.g. Supervisors, Directors, Stakeholders) informed of all program results and challenges identified in the M&E process
•   Assist in developing and writing up results and success stories for organizational reports, and any marketing materials for the project
•   Assist in the dissemination of various program documents such as newsletters, success stories and other related documents to various stakeholders when required
•   Support the M&E team with entry and management of data by ensuring that data entered is accurate, timely and of the required quality
•   Provide support during assessment activities, meetings and workshops carried out by the organization in capturing key data and entering data on results of  institutional assessments and capacity building needs
•   Communicate and interpret between English and French speaking individuals as necessary with external and internal stakeholders
•   Transcribe reports, documents, forms and other technical materials between English and French as necessary
•   Suggest overall M&E system improvement tools and procedures
•   Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social science, agricultural science or related field
•   Strong written & verbal communication skills, demonstrated research, data collection, report writing skills
•   Creating, compiling, or presenting report skills is a plus
•   Comfort with numbers, calculations, statistics and analytical skills is a plus
•   Computer skills, comfort with the ability to develop forms as well as data entry and analysis
•   MS Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) preferred
•   Attention to detail, ability to monitor own work and ability to work in a team environment
•   Ability to manage own workload, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing and responding in a timely manner on monitoring & evaluation issues
•   English/French Bilingual required written and oral communication.

General Minimum Required Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree Minimum , plus 2 years of relevant administrative or technical professional experience; or  a Master’s degree preferred with 1 year of relevant administrative or technical professional experience
•   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•   BS/BA degree required, advance degree preferred
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills
•   Must be able to travel and be based within Regional Institution in West Africa during the entire duration of the placement (minimum 1 year assignment)

General Preferred Qualifications

•   Experience in West African regional agricultural development A plus
•   International Travel and field related experience in urban and rural African settings desirable
•   Fluency in both French and English required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

General Application requirements
All candidates must submit the following required documents:

•   Curriculum Vitae
•   1-Page Cover letter highlighting your ability to contribute your skills towards enhancing capacity of a regional organization involved in Food security. Kindly specify your strengths and weaknesses and ability to adapt to new mutli-cultural environment.
•   3 References: kindly provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference

Please send applications to:

AfricaLEAD_Internships@dai.com

Closing Date: 05 September, 2014

Nationals of ECOWAS countries welcome to apply.

{African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development. The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stake-holder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

Job Summary

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AFDB) is implementing the African Governance Outlook Project (AGO) with a focus on financial governance in Africa. The project is currently being implemented in 10 countries.

Reporting to the Regional Director in the Accra, Ghana and working closely with the Senior Program Officer leading the AGO implementation, The Foundation, seeks to recruit a Project Officer to provide programmatic support and coordination for the successful implementation of the project.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Provide support on the AGO implementation process to the country teams based on the AGO methodology.
•   Assist with field coordination work. This includes regular reviewing draft reports tracking, monitoring of country level consultations, researches and preparation of country reports.
•   Assist to coordinate activities between ACBF and AfDB including preparation of regular progress reports to ensure timely delivery of set targets.
•   Support the compilation of AGO flagship reports.
•   Participate in field missions on AGO.

Contract Duration:

The successful candidate will be recruited on a temporary appointment basis an initial eleven months. The contract may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection will be on a competitive basis and the following minimum qualifications, experience and competencies are required:

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in the Social Sciences, Law, Governance or Business subjects.
•   A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Governance issues and public financial management preferably with an international organisation.
•   Excellent written and spoken English language skills. Proficiency in French will be an added advantage.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
•   Excellent presentation skills, organizing, work planning and scheduling skills, capable of handling large volumes of assignments accurately.
•   Willingness to travel outside the country on field missions.
•   Excellent computer knowledge (MS applications)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications, quoting the reference “Project Officer- AGO,” including curriculum vitae with three (3) referees should be received at the address below by 23 August 2014.

The Human Resources Officer The African Capacity Building Foundation
P.O. Box 1562 HARARE, Zimbabwe
E-mail: root@acbf-pact.org

Closing Date: 23 August, 2014

For more details on the Foundation, please visit the ACBF web site at http://www.acbf-pact.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana is seeking an individual for the position of COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT in the Foreign Commercial Section (FCS) of the Embassy.

POSITION NO: A51234

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Senior Commercial Officer, the incumbent performs research, contact and reporting assignments in promoting U.S. trade objectives in Ghana for assigned industry sectors of limited scope. S/he conducts market analysis; prepares market intelligence reports and submits alert reporting on commercial opportunities; provides business counseling to local and U.S. business representatives. S/he responds to trade complaints by researching the circumstances, analyzing the facts, and making recommendations for solutions. The incumbent provides advocacy support for the U.S. firms in major projects, organizes and implements a wide variety of Commercial Service trade promotion and business facilitation services, including the Gold Key Service (GSK), International Partner Search (IPS), International Buyer Program (IBP) delegations, trade missions, conferences and seminars. Serves as commercial librarian and event logistics coordinator as well as a backup to the Commercial Assistant.

Trade Promotion Support

The incumbent provides analysis of market and industry conditions in assigned industry sectors as well as market analysis reports and alert reporting on trade or investment opportunities; and prepares market research studies by obtaining preliminary analysis of statistical data derived from published and unpublished sources by interviewing manufacturers, distributors and related sources to obtain required basic information. The incumbent manages and implements trade promotion projects and events in Ghana, including trade missions, trade exhibitions, seminars, workshops, catalog shows and International Buyer Program delegations to the United States. S/he performs core Commercial Service business facilitation services such as Gold Key, Silver Key, IPS, ICP and Flexible Market Research.

Documentation and Reporting

The incumbent works with Global Markets colleagues at post, throughout the region and in the U.S., incumbent is responsible for capturing the work and the results generated by post which involves significant database development, work with Global Market’s CRM application, with post, regional and organization SharePoint sites and additional IT tools.

Counseling and Business Assistance

The incumbent briefs business and official visitors on the market conditions in Ghana as they relate to the assigned industries and is administratively responsible for specialized FCS trade programs (Gold Key Service, International Partner Search, etc.). S/he assists U.S. firms to export to Ghana by locating buyers, agents and distributors for their products as well as coordinate
among sub Saharan Africa posts, American clients and U.S. district offices, and developing and maintaining a database for all program activities in Ghana.

Market Research

The incumbent assists in development of the post’s annual market research plan (the blueprint for the research Post will perform over the course of the year) and helps ensure timely completion, or negotiates with Headquarters if plans must be changed. The range of market studies produced include Customized Market analysis (CMA), Industry Sector Analysis (ISA), International Market Insight (IMI), Flexible Market Research (FMR) and the Country Commercial Guide (CCG). Occasionally such reports, or parts thereof, are performed by outside contractors, in which case the incumbent selects and supervises the contractors and reviews the final report for
conformity with CS quality standards.

Qualification Required & Experience

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

•   A bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, marketing, international trade or business administration is required.
•   One year experience in marketing, business administration, economic research, information management, or closely related field is required.
•   Level IV (Fluent) in English is required. High degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an interpreter. Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the domestic economy, commercial and industrial structures, business and industry customs
and practices and trade and investment laws, regulations and policies.
•   Through understanding of Global Markets trade promotion goals, programs and
procedures, marketing strategies and reporting requirements as well as knowledge of U.S. business practices
•   Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of mid to high-level contacts in the host government and private sector; to plan, organize and execute complex commercial research projects to prepare precise and accurate reports embodying in-depth analytical evaluations and to render advice with detachment and objectivity, employing sound professional judgment.

Starting Salary: GH¢28, 111 p.a.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174): or
2. A combination of both: i.e. Section 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information): plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veteran preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. A telephone number, post office box and/or e-mail address where we can contact you to schedule an interview.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

NOTE:

1. All applications must have the Position Number and Position Title identified.
2. All “Hard Copy”/printed applications must be submitted to the Mail Room at the
Chancery. Hard Copy Applications submitted through any other office will not be accepted. You may apply on-line using the email address.:-

AccraHRO@state.gov

This is the preferred means of applying for a position with the American Embassy.

3. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FOR AN OPEN/ADVERTIZED POSITION. APPLICATIONS PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR A JOB WILL NOT BE HELD/CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE JOBS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST RE-APPLY.  

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP194, Accra

POINT OF CONTACT:

Telephone: 0302-741000
Fax: 0302-741389
E-mail: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 19 August, 2014

NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.