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

A Christian Organization requires a Social Worker

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First Degree holder / HND Holder
•   Completed National Service with at least two years working experience
•   Good communication, interpersonal skills and composure under pressure
•   A born-again believer with mature Christian character

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should apply to:-

tpigh@yahoo.com

or mail to:

P.O.Box CT 2387,
Cantonments, Accra.

Closing Date: 29 August, 2014

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of WASH Officer (Sanitation Marketing) (National Officer Category)
VN No.: VN-14-06
Post Level: NO-B
IMIS #:
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days

Job Purpose:
Under the general guidance of the WASH Specialist (Accra/Tamale), the WASH Officer (NOB) is accountable to provide support for the implementation of sanitation marketing and urban sanitation interventions; support the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country Programme goals and strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support for the implementation of the following activities in the target regions:

•   Technology assessment of sanitation facilities under construction under CLTS programmes and the development of minimum standards for latrine construction
•   Assessment of business solutions for sanitation supply services and development of operational guidelines for implementation. Training programmes on SanMark

Ensure the effective roll- out of sanitation marketing interventions in target regions as part of the Rural Sanitation Model and Implementing Strategy (RSMS) through support for private sector capacity strengthening.

Support to develop the enabling environment for sanitation marketing activities in the target regions and districts by ensuring the successful implementation of the following:

•   Regular recognition/certification of sanitation businesses
•   Regulation and coordination of sanitation businesses
•   Establishment of a system of capacity building for SanMark businesses
•   Regular updates of SanMark monitoring information in the Basic Sanitation Information System.
•   Regular reviews of SanMark activities and action planning

Ensure that an equity perspective is integrated in all sanitation marketing interventions resulting in services reaching the poorest and most vulnerable in the target regions.

Support the implementation of SanMark and complementary sanitation behaviour change communication interventions in small towns/peri urban/urban communities in project regions and districts.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education
University degree, preferably advanced university degree in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Project Management or a related field of study. Additional qualification in Business Administration/Management is an asset.

Work Experience
Minimum of two years progressively responsible professional work experience in community based sanitation. Professional work experience in programme management function or a technical expert capacity in sanitation and marketing.

Language Proficiency
Fluency in English required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station and another UN working language an asset.

Competency Profile:

Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication
•   Working with People
•   Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts
•   Analysing
•   Applying Technical Expertise
•   Learning and Researching
•   Planning and Organizing

Other Skills & Attributes:

•   Very good planning and organizing skill and strong drive for result
•   Ability to formulate strategies and concepts
•   innovation and Analytical skills
•   Effective coordination skills, networking and influencing
•   Good communication and report writing skills
•   Knowledge of computer management and applications
•   Ability to work in a team and under pressure

Location: Accra and Tamale

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 world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter support 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:

HRghana@unicef.org

OR mail to:

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!

{Plan International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-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 delop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustinability. 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.

Responsibilities:

•   Provides technical leadership for strenghtening engagement and linkages between regional, district, sub-district health management teams; health facilites; 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.
•   Designs, promotes, implements and monitors community-based activities to promote community/household education/awareness on FP, MCH,nutrition,and malaria prevention and treatment issues
•   Provided leadership 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

Project and Position Description:
As a patner on the USAID/Ghana Systems for Health project, Plan Internal is seeking candidates for a Community Mobilzation Advisor 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 umprove the management and performance of health systems that support these services.

This will be accomplished by umproving the technical and organizational performance of existing facilities to expand coverage of Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) zones, strenghtening 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.

The Community Mobilzation Advisor will report to the project’s Senior Community Mobilzation Advisor. The position holder also supervises three Community Mobilzation Specialists.

Travel requirements:
This position entails 40% travelling to the field to support communities, staff and partners in the Program Units.

Level of Contact with Children:
Mid contact: The job responsibilities of this position requires occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements:

•   Advanced degree in public health,international development or related field.
•   At least six (6) 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: 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
•   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 21st August, 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: 21 August, 2014

Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply

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

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

POSITION NO: A55121

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Incumbent is responsible for research, contact and reporting assignments of moderate scope and difficulty in promoting the commercial interests of U.S. firms in Ghana. S/he provides market information and trade promotion assistance to U.S. firms in assigned industry sectors of moderate complexity. Incumbent maintains close contact with a wide range of working-level and mid-level private and public sector officials in the assigned industry sectors, and counsel visiting U.S. business people and their corresponding local representatives. The incumbent reviews local press and selects, translates and summarizes relevant articles. S/he writes various USDOC-standard market reports, is administratively responsible for one or more specialized assistance programs (Gold Key Service, International Partner Search, etc.). S/he assists as necessary in research and resolution of trade complaints within the assigned industries. Incumbent plans, coordinates and participates in relevant market and export promotion events.

Counseling and Business Assistance

The incumbent briefs business and official visitors on the market conditions in Ghana as they
relate to the assigned industries. S/he assists U.S. firms to export to Ghana by locating buyers,
agents and distributors for their products as well as coordinating among Sub Saharan Africa
posts, American clients and U.S. district offices, and developing and maintaining a database for
all program activities in Ghana.

Trade Promotion Support

The incumbent assists in the planning, organization and production of market-related trade
promotion events such as exhibitions and trade missions, suggests appropriate trade events for
Commercial Service participation. Such events may be China trade events for possible U.S.
pavilions or USDOC certification, U.S. trade events for the International Buyer Program (IBP)
delegations; catalog shows; trade missions or special post-initiated events.

Contacts and Representation

The incumbent is required to establish and maintain an extensive network of contacts in the
assigned industries and accompanies Global Markets staff on official Ghanaian functions, at trade
events and while on travel.

Trade Contacts and market Development

The incumbent serves as senior advisor to the Senior Commercial Officer or Principal Commercial Officer and other American Officers, both in the sectors of assigned responsibility and in commercial issues of a broader scope, and is relied upon for accurate information, advice and judgment. S/he develops and maintains an extensive range of contacts vital to U.S. commercial interests, including senior level government officials, top executives in banking, commerce, and industry, and representatives of trade associations and international organizations. S/he uses these contacts to identify and suggest solutions to problematic trade issues, resolve trade complaints, and identify trade opportunities and potentials partners for U.S. firms. S/he makes recommendations to assure maximum promotion of U.S. exports in the light of complex factors in the changing political and economic situation, as well as tough foreign competition and strong cultural barriers. S/he works closely with government officials, associations and leading
private sector companies to eliminate eventual non-tariff barriers that may jeopardize U.S. exports.

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. This involves significant database development, work with Global Market’s CRM application, with post, regional and organization SharePoint sites and additional IT tools.

Market Research

The incumbent performs a range of research-related activities. S/he prepares market studies, analyzing statistics and forecasting trends in trade, production and markets, assuring the maximum degree of accuracy, completeness and reliability in the final report. Shen formal statistical information does not exist, s/he uses contacts in industry and government and own good judgment and analytical ability to estimate data. S/he writes analytical reports indicating how the host country’s complex laws, policies, and business practices affect U.S. trade and investment. S/he 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 HQ if plans must be changed. The range of market studies produces 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.

1. A bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, marketing, international trade or business administration is required.
2. Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in economic research, market research, trade promotions, marketing, sales, business management or commercial banking.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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.

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

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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¢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.

{Empowerment For Life,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Programme Overview:
The Empowerment for Life (E4L) programme is a Danida sponsored programme being implemented in the Northern Region by Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA) and Youth Empowerment for Life (YEfL) in cooperation with their Danish partners Ghana Friendship Groups in Denmark. The programme objectives focus on building capacities of community groups to organise, strategise and carry out advocacy through community driven social change approach as well as supporting the local partner organizations to be strong. The programme is based in the Northern Region of Ghana and will operate in six Districts, The programme requires a self-motivated and dynamic Ghanaian to employed as Programme Manager (PM) to be in place by 1st November, 2014

E4L Programme Manager:
The E4L Programme Manager will be the programme team leader and be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the programme and will, together with the technical (earn, provide support for programme implementation. S/he will ensure programme implementation is strategized according to the realities on the ground; and will continuously monitor the programme to enhance the programme’s adaptability while maintaining a focus on programme objectives. The PM will interact with and report to the E4L Management Committee made up of managers of programme partners to ensure that the programme benefits from technical advice and support learning within the partner organisations The PM will he based in Tamale (no relocation support is available) and will have the following responsibilities amongst others:

•   Programme implementation and reporting: Ensure implementation of the programme in accordance with the strategies and objectives of the programme document,
•   Ensure supervision and coordination of programme activities.
•   Contribute to and influence the development and application of learner-centred methodologies.
•   Strategic planning and management:Provide leadership in the development of programme implementation strategies in collaboration with other programme stakeholders, and ensure strategic coherence and harmonisation of the programme objectives.
•   Networking and integration/coordination with stakeholders: Manage networking initiatives and forges links with and acts as a liaison with Government Officials, NGOs and CSOs as well as private sector in working towards programme objectives.
•   Human Resources Management: Build a strong programme set-up with a highly qualified technical team that reaches out and provide effective support 10 partner organisations and well-functioning district offices.
•   Facilitate learning and experience sharing across and between different implementation levels.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Management – NGO or business. Social studies. Development studies or other relevant discipline), plus at least five years experience in a similar position with proven ability to deliver results within agreed deadlines,

Experience and skills

S/He must have

•   extensive experience of project/programme management from an NGO environment (resources, relationships and people), and experience in working with multiple partner coordination, working with networks and platforms, and experience in working with a strong advocacy focus;
•   experience in monitoring including development and application of learning systems
•   worked with international donor funds and have experience in financial management and budget monitoring:
•   Strong leadership abilities, self-motivated personal drive able to influence and motivate the programme team to deliver results on time
•   a high level of proficiency in MS Office suite is required, with full fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint
•   excellent oral and written communication skills;
•   be well organised, with good planning and problem solving abilities.

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the requirements above should download an application form below:

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Applicants who send only CVs will not be considered. Completed application forms together with a forwarding letter of not more than one (1) page, indicating their motivation for applying should be sent only electronically to:-

UptouchEA@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

Applications received after this deadline will he rejected.

Due to the usual large number of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

{RAINS,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

RAINS is a locally registered non-governmental organization that is delivering development interventions in a number of areas in Northern Ghana. RAINS work with all members of local communities and development partners to improve the quality of life of vulnerable groups especially children, girls, women and the disable by strengthening local structures to take local actions to promote and ensure fairness.

RAINS is looking to employ experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the following management position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Office

Role Overview:

This is a Management position that reports to the Executive Director and responsible for guiding the overall MEL strategy and implementation of related activities within the project and via partners, plus providing timely and relevant information to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Develop the overall framework for project MEL, for example, annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
•   Guide the process for identifying key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance.
•   Prepare reports on MEL findings, as required, working closely with key project staff and implementing partners.
•   Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
•   Participate in external evaluations and facilitate evaluation team members’ access to MEL data and to stakeholders.

Job Circumstances:

This is a two (2) year contract employment on national terms and conditions.  The role involves travel especially to project communities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A university degree in development studies, social sciences, business, mathematics or economics or related field
•   4 years’ experience in monitoring development interventions is desirable. Knowledge of quantitative and IT-based tools is an advantage.

Competencies:

•   Ability to plan, manage and report on donor-funded projects.
•   Ability to produce effective reports and monitor activities in accordance with relevant monitoring and evaluation framework.
•   Ability to tease out relevant project issues for policy advocacy.
•   Good oral and written communication skills.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the RAINS website: www.rainsgha.org and submitted as below.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:-

recruitment.rains@gmail.com

Alternatively you can email Hannah Dzekoe on: recruitment.rains@gmail.com for job descriptions and applications forms.

Closing Date: 19 August, 2014

{British High Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

The British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy for a Migration Projects Officer. This position will Support the Migration section’s specific front line operations while engagement with civil society and academia on migration issues.

The main elements of the job include:

•   Design, monitor, implement and evaluate projects in Ghana that fall under the remit of MDO.
•   Lead in the delivery of the Prisons reform project
•   Provide support in procurement for projects and deliver value for money for the tax payer
•   Assist with Home Office general inquiries concerning individual and generic issues that motivate asylum applications and requests for protection, by researching and submitting reports based on publicly available information to the Country of Origin Information Service (COIS)
•   Analyse and send findings to COIS, using FCO Guide to provide country information to Home Office and other partners across Government.
•   Regularly engage across a wide spectrum of migration focused academia world and civil society actors, to brainstorm on innovative ways and project designs that suits HMG’s migration agenda in-country especially on returns and intake reduction and monitor work on Assisted Voluntary Return programmes.
•   Support MDO to broaden scope of strategic engagements CSOs, academia and to maintain and sustain cordial relationships with key stakeholders through attendance to/active participation in stakeholder events, and stakeholder networking e.g. migration related conferences/meetings.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful applicant is likely to have (one or more of):

•   A university degree or equivalent
•   Experience of managing/delivering projects
•   Experience of monitoring budgets and carrying out basic procurement (desirable)
•   Strong IT skills using Microsoft software, in particular Microsoft Excel (essential)

Key Competencies

•   Seeing the Big Picture: Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs
•   Collaborating and Partnering: People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done
•   Managing a Quality Service:  Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements
•   Delivering at Pace: Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes
•   Making Effective Decisions: Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice
•   Delivering Value for Money: Delivering value for money involves the efficient, effective and economic use of taxpayers’ money in the delivery of public services provided for the successful candidate.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The successful applicant will need to observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies, show some flexibility over working hours, as they may on rare occasion be unsociable and be able to travel occasionally on official business if necessary and observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies

Information for applicants

•   The monthly salary range for this position is between GHc 2,399.00 and GHc 3,757.00. The starting salary will be negotiable depending on experience
•   The appointment will be offered on an initial 1 year contract and subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Thereafter, the appointment will be renewed for periods of 12 months. Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided for the successful candidate.
•   The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal security clearance.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should complete the attached application form; add their CV plus a cover letter to the Human Resource Manager at the address below:

HR Manager
British High Commission
Osu Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue
PO Box 296, Accra

with the envelope clearly marked Migration Projects Officer

or to this email address:  Jobs.BHCAccra@fco.gov.uk

Closing Date: 13 August, 2014

•   The closing date for applications is August 13, 2014.
•   Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted soon after.

The British High Commission Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer
More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/

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

The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is a five year USAID-funded program with a mandate to cover 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana’s Western Region.  Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghana’s Strategic Objective 5, “Strengthened Democratic and Decentralized Governance through Civic Involvement.”  LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong presence and experience in Ghana.

We work in 5 MMDAs to: (a) Increased capacity of Citizens’ Groups to Monitor Local Government; (b) Integrated Development Planning to Increase Internally Generated Funds; and (c) National Guidelines for Comprehensive Planning Established.
This contract ends in 31st July 2015.

Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the M&E Plans and leading all M&E activities in LOGODEP five target Districts, in coordination with the Performance Monitoring Specialist based in Washington DC. Specifically, the M&E Specialist will serve as the point person for data collection and reporting.

Primary responsibilities:

•   Assist in conducting data quality assessments.
•   Assist in conducting activity-level performance analyses.
•   Assist in the development of M&E Plans.
•   Assist in the development of data collection plans, data collection instruments, and schedules.
•   Collect and collate project data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Master’s Degree in social sciences, development, economics, statistics or related field.
•   A minimum 5 years of post-graduate work experience in a relevant professional field.
•   Demonstrated experience with PMP.
•   Experience in selecting performance indicators, including data collection and analysis.
•   Knowledge and understanding of USAID development programs, its partners, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
•   Ability to multi-task and work under demanding deadlines.
•   Excellent English communication skills (writing and speaking).

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

A detailed job profile is available upon request from the LOGODEP office Takoradi (PLOT No 42, Airport Ridge) or please email:

logodep@msi-ghana.com

Typed applications with CV, and details of three referees to reach the LOGODEP Program Management Unit by 15th August, 2014 addressed to: logodep@msi-ghana.com or delivered to MSI, DTD PLT 42, Airport Ridge, Takoradi.

Closing Date: 15 August, 2014

•   The right not to make an appointment is reserved.
•   Interviews will be held in Takoradi in August 2014..
•   NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED