{Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Job Description

•   Overall oversight and management of a specific technical area under the contract;
•   Ensure deliverables are met in timely manner;
•   Contribute to development of annual workplans;
•   Provide specific technical expertise tthe program;
•   Coordinate relevant technical activities with partners and implementing staff;
•   Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, or annual reports; and
•   Ensure technical soundness and rigor

Qualification Required & Experience:

•   At least 5 years of experience implementing donor-funded programs in WASH or a related area, such as infrastructure, behavior change communication, community-led total sanitation, public-private partnerships, governance, or private sector development
•   Demonstrated experience working cooperatively with a variety of local stakeholders, partners, and other projects;
•   Prior USAID experience preferred;
•   Prior experience in Ghana or region preferred;
•   Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required;
•   Language proficiency in local Ghanaian language and English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please complete and submit the on-line application, including uploading your CV and other documents. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter tMike Harris (Mike.Harris@adra.org) with “Ghana – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 01 August, 2014

•   Please note: Only finalists will be contacted. Your CV may be kept on file for future opportunities.
•   No phone calls piease.
•   ADRA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

{Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

The Chief of Party (CoP) will have overall management responsibility for the successful implementation of this high-quality, results-oriented project and will be the key decision-maker for solving problems and ensuring the success of the project. S/he will be responsible for the management and oversight of the project, including all reporting on progress and results, performance quality, and adherence with USAID and ADRA requirements. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Primary Responsibilities

•   The CoP will report to ADRA International and tthe donor as needed.
•   The CoP will supervise all other project staff, such as the Deputy Chief of Party, the technical directors, the M&E team, the Finance and Accounting team, and all other program-focused staff,
•   Act as liaison between USAID/Ghana and the project and ADRA on all management and technical matters
•   Maintain communication with USAID/Ghana through routine reporting, meetings, or consultations
•   Maintain positive working relationships with all partners and stakeholders
•   Represent the project, ADRA, and partners tstakeholders, donors, and other relevant institutions or individuals
•   Ensure appropriate oversight of all sub-awards or sub-contracts, including supporting management of these partners and ensuring reporting and compliance with USAID and ADRA policies and requirements

Qualification Required & Experience:

•   Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in international development a relevant field;
•   At least 12 years of relevant work experience, including positions as Chief of Party and senior management on program implementation teams;
•   At least 10 years of international work experience; Experience leading and managing under a contract;
•   Demonstrated experience and expertise in monitoring and evaluation; WASH; financial management, budget design, and partner management
•   Capacity to build and effectively supervise a diverse and international team of partner staff and representatives and technical experts
•   Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to communicate effectively and build relationships among staff and with partners, donors, and stakeholders;
•   Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations
•   Strong written and spoken English skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please complete and submit the on-line application, including uploading your CV and other documents. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter to Mike Harris (Mike.Harris@adra.org) with “Ghana – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 01 August, 2014

•   Please note: Only finalists will be contacted. Your CV may be kept on file for future opportunities.
•   No phone calls piease.
•   ADRA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

{Plan Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Aug-2014};

Plan Ghana, an international child ­centred community development Organization is looking for a dynamic and results ­oriented person to fill the position of LAND FUND-RAISING SPECIALIST. The position is located at the Ghana country Office, Accra and reports to the Business Development Manager.

Job Purpose:

•   Works with the grants team in identifying grants opportunities from donors and contribute significantly to the fund­raising efforts of Plan Ghana
•   Facilitates ethical checks on local partners and ensures the smooth coordination of all concept notes/proposal development efforts at the national, regional Program Unit and community levels.

Typical Responsibilities ­ Key End Results of Position:

Grants Reporting: Supports Grants reporting to ensure they meet donor requirements and produce no negative/adverse feedback.

To do this, the role will:

•   Develops, updates and maintains a schedule for grants reporting, detailing the donor reporting requirements, type of reports and deadlines,
•   Facilitates timely follow ups on donor deadlines

Grants Acquisition and Management

•   Ensures readily available data per Country Strategic Program (CSP) Country Program (CP) objectives for easy reference for proposal and concept note development.
•   Develops a schedule for local resource mobilization within Plan Ghana.
•   Calls for proposals and concept notes from PUs. Maintains a database of all proposals received for easy reference by grouping the proposals received by CP Objectives and by PUs
•   Maintains a photo bank on grant funded projects per PU
•   Maintains a database of all proposals received for easy reference by grouping the proposals received by CP objectives and by PUs
•   Monitors Grants implementation in the field.

Donor Relationship Management:

•   Facilitates timely follow ups on donor deadlines and ensures that all donor queries are adequately addressed
•   Reviews reports due donors and ensures that reports meet donor reporting requirements as per Grants Agreement Documents(GAD)and other documented agreements and recommend actions to Business Development Manager.

Budget Management

•   Supports the preparation and review of grants proposal budgets
•   Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Criteria for success:

•   High quality and timely delivery of project activities in communities
•   Satisfactory partner organization activities

Dealing with Problems:

•   Collates and provides technical support for the implementation of resource mobilization activities
•   Puts in place systems to monitor and provides technical soundness to all grants projects
•   Works with minimum supervision
•   Analyses issues for decision making to strengthen and support delivery of grants activities that meet organizational requirements and refers to   supervisor for approval.

Communications and Working Relationships:

•   Medium contact with Plan partners for the grants acquisition and management
•   Has high contact with all Country Office and Programme Unit Staff to support locally raised funds for grants implementation
•   Maintains medium contact with partners, Multilateral Companies and organisations operating in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree in Marketing,Public Relations, Development Studies/Social Sciences or related area
•   Have at least three (3) years working experience in a related field
•   Has good understanding of contemporary resource Mobilization and management ‘
•   Experience in Gender,Advocacy and community development related issues.
•   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Internet software and Power Point)
•   Understanding of International Donor requirements

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role.

•   Continuous commitment to high performance and improvement
•   Ability to work in a team
•   Committed to the protection of the rights of the child
•   Communicates clearly and effectively
•   Knowledge in development issues affecting children

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice

•   Crisis management skills
•   Negotiation and Influencing skills
•   Good Business Development and Marketing skills
•   Proven leadership and supervisory skills
•   Excellent human relations skills
•   Excellent Communication and IT skills
•   Tactical planning skills
•   Facilitation, presentation, training and communication skills
•   Project management skills
•   Monitoring and evaluation skills
•   Critical thinking and analytical skills

Travel requirements
This position entails 40% travelling within program areas,as well as to corporate and other organizations.

Level of Contact with Children:

Mid contact: the job responsibilities of this position require occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a comprehensive CV and a copy of the certificate of their highest academic qualification to the address below. Female candidates are encouraged to apply:

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

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

{World Vision Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education and enhance food security.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator.

Purpose of the Position
To assist Project Managers to develop and manage programs effectively through planning, monitoring & evaluation and to ensure high quality programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Build technical capacity of Project Managers in the areas of concept paper development, proposal and reports writing.
•   Support Team Leaders to coordinate assessments, designs / redesign, baselines, evaluations, transitions and other operational research activities at Operation Base.
•   Support Project Managers to develop Plan of Action to monitor the implementation of audit and evaluation recommendations, and provide timely feedback to Project staff.
•   Provide technical backstopping in the production of Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning documents.
•   Review and submit semi-annual and annual programmes and projects reports as well as budgets and detailed implementation plans
•   Support Project Managers to capture essential data required for entry into Project Management Information System,
•   Coordinate and provide timely feedback on review work flow processes at the Operation base level.
•   Work in close collaboration with programmatic sectoral technical specialists to ensure an integrated implementation approach in the projects & programs implemented by Project Managers.

The Package

•   The position is based in Savelugu in the Northern Regions with some level of domestic/international travel.
•   The position comes with an attractive salary package.
•   S/He reports to the Design, Monitoring Specialist

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First Degree in development planning / research / related field.
•   Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Design Monitoring & Evaluation.

Critical Competencies

•   Adequate hands-on experience in the construction and review of multi-year log frames.
•   Adequate skills in planning and conducting research.
•   Must have the ability to build the capacity of Project Managers in Design, Monitoring and Evaluation.
•   Must have the ability to design/redesign baselines.
•   Must have strong leadership Skills.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Ability to work and contribute to team building environment especially in a matrix reporting system.

Location: Savelugu

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 20 July, 2014

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  WV is an equal opportunity employer.

{Australian High Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

Job Summary

•   Manage all aspects of official travel by High Commission staff and for official visitors in Ghana and all countries of accreditation, including, as appropriate, flight and hotel reservations, car hire, and programme appointments. In consultation with other staff, assemble a briefing pack and exercise good judgement about priority meetings in the context of Australia’s foreign policy priorities. Ensure official travel is entered into staff leave planner.
•   Coordinate the organisation of events and functions for the High Commission including those for several hundred people (e.g. Australia Day). Prepare budgets, manage invitation lists,liaise and negotiate with service providers. Manage events as directed, including coordination of event set-up, provision of services during the event, and event clean-up. Support the High Commission at official events, as directed.
•   Manage the High Commission’s database of key contacts (data entry and quality control); use the database for developing invitation lists for events, and tracking responses.
•   Contribute to contingency planning in response to natural disasters and other
•   developments, for all countries of accreditation Other duties as directed. The Australian High Commission operates in a fluid and fast paced environment and needs maximum flexibility in its staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Tertiary degree in Social Science,Humanities, International Relations or a similar field. Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate in English and French fluently and effectively, both orally and in writing.
•   High-level organisational and coordination skills. Prioritise, meet deadlines and contribute effectively to work objectives, pro-actively identify issues of relevance, anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
•   Experience in managing or coordinating events and functions, including preparation of budgets, liaising and negotiating with service providers prior to the event, managing all aspects of the event on the day.
•   Demonstrated computer skills, (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and database management experience.
•   Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. Ability to conduct business effectively with a range of clients, including senior representatives in the public and private sectors. Willingness to undertake other duties as directed. The Australian High Commission operates in a fluid and Cast paced environment and needs

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should respond in writing with a short covering letter and a statement addressing their claims against the selection criteria for the position they are applying for, including specific examples of demonstrated experience.

Applications should be accompanied by a CV and copies of academic qualifications. Applicants must also provide contact details for two professional referees. Applications must not be longer than four (4) pages, including covering letter. If longer applications arc submitted only the first four pages will be considered.

Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful applicants of each position. Hours of work and other conditions will be outlined during interview. Suitably qualified applicants may be offered a future position with the High Commission over the following twelve months.

Applicants are invited to apply by email to:- AccraHC.enquiries@dfat.gov.au specifying which position/s they are applying for. Separate applications are required for each position. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 July, 2014

{Australian High Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

Job Summary

•   Conduct research and analysis on economic, political and foreign policy issues of interest to the Australian Government using publicly available resources.
•   Monitor French-language media on a daily basis and identify issues of interest to the Australian Government. Prepare daily media summary.
•   Support Australia-based officers in discussions with other governments or private industry contacts, when required. This may require occasional travel to the High Commission’s countries of accreditation outside Ghana (Burkina Faso, Cote d’lvoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo).
•   Manage and prepare correspondence.
•   Assist with programmes for visits to the High Commission’s countries of accreditation.
•   Seek opportunities to highlight Australia’s activities to raise Australia’s profile in West Africa through print, radio and television media outlets.
•   Produce high quality promotional materials for the High Commission, including website and Facebook updates as well as media releases and other material as required.
•   Manage the High Commission’s social media presence.
•   Maintain a network of contacts to support the High Commission’s research work and public diplomacy agenda, including in government, research institutions and non-governmental organisations.
•   Represent the High Commission at conferences, seminars and other representational events as required, and produce reports on these events, as directed.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Tertiary degree in politics, economics, social science, journalism or a related field. Demonstrated high-level ability to conduct research using the internet and other open-source materials, to analyse the gathered material and use it to produce high-quality written reports. Experience in identifying opportunities to raise an organisation’s public profile, including through print media, radio, television and internet.
•   Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate effectively in French and English, both orally and in writing.
•   Strong understanding of West African economic and trade policy, domestic politics and foreign policy, and legislative processes, particularly in Francophone countries. Knowledge of Australian foreign policy an advantage.
•   High-level organisational and coordination skills: ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and contribute effectively to work objectives, pro-actively identify issues of relevance, anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
•   Familiarity with basic web design and publishing, Facebook, and other social media tools. Knowledge of the media environment in Ghana and the High Commission’s other countries of accreditation.
•   Strong interpersonal skills: a proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. Ability to conduct business effectively with a range of clients, including senior representatives in the public and private sec-tors. The Australian High Commission operates in a fluid and fast paced environment and needs maximum flexibility in its staff.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should respond in writing with a short covering letter and a statement addressing their claims against the selection criteria for the position they are applying for, including specific examples of demonstrated experience.

Applications should be accompanied by a CV and copies of academic qualifications. Applicants must also provide contact details for two professional referees. Applications must not be longer than four (4) pages, including covering letter. If longer applications arc submitted only the first four pages will be considered.

Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful applicants of each position. Hours of work and other conditions will be outlined during interview. Suitably qualified applicants may be offered a future position with the High Commission over the following twelve months.

Applicants are invited to apply by email to:- AccraHC.enquiries@dfat.gov.au specifying which position/s they are applying for. Separate applications are required for each position. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 July, 2014

{SPRING Ghana ,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

JSI has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.

Job Summary:

The Partner and Grants Manager will be responsible for managing project grants to institutional partners, and building institutional capacity in grants management within the district partners. The Partner and Grants Manager will be responsible for the full grant cycle process, including management, compliance, quality assurance, data validation, and financing issues within the grant portfolios. The position requires knowledge of grants management systems, experience with USAID policies and regulations, as well as a strong sense of customer service and teamwork.

•   Job Location: Tamale, Ghana.
•   Reporting Relationship: The Partner and Grants Manager reports to the Finance & Administration Manager based in Tamale, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•   Support the development, and implementation of a project grants manual.
•   Lead in the assessment and evaluation of grant applications.
•   Perform ongoing management of grant awards to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and JSI policies, including financial management and programmatic performance:
1) Review financial reports and grantee expenditures for allowability, using financial software to track expenditures.
2) Manage funds disbursement to grantees.
3) Ensure compliance with applicable USAID regulations throughout the full grant cycle process.
4) Track receipt and provide review of technical and financial reports and deliverables.
5) Perform modifications to grant agreements.
•   Provide policy guidance and interpretation to program beneficiaries and sub-grantees.
•   Ensure systematic documentation, referencing, retrieval and management of grant files.
•   Identify needs among grantees for capacity building, focusing on supporting grantees’ ability to understand and apply USAID funding regulations, budgeting, standard accounting and financial management practices, as well as project management capacity including workplan monitoring, USAID regulation compliance, and reporting to USAID.
•   Participate in capacity building activities to assist grantees in improving performance and meeting compliance requirements in the management of USAID grant funding where appropriate.
•   Lead monthly meetings with grantees to assess progress on capacity building goals, and any financial issues.
•   Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 years of demonstrated experience and success in grants management.
•   Demonstrated knowledge of USAID financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirement.
•   Degree in business administration, economics, public administration, finance or closely related field.
•   Experience in building the capacity of organizations to apply for, receive and manage grants.
•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•   Fluency in English required.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to:-

jobs@spring-nutrition.org

Closing Date: 18 July, 2014

•   Please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is July 18, 2014.

{University Research Co. LLC (URC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide.

Division & Project Overview

Ghana S4H is seeking an experienced Director for Operations to support the overall project management, implementation, and operational logistics functions. The Director for Operations will report directly to the Chief of Party, but work closely with the Finance/Administrative Director and Deputy Chief of Party on supporting and overseeing office and field operations from a management perspective. As a member of the project senior management team, he/she will also be responsible for effective linkages between central office and field level operational issues and challenges, and ensuring effective and efficient attention of the senior team to addressing those issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

1)  Management and supervision of project procurement, administration support and operational logistics functions:

•   Work closely with DCOP to ensure that all supplies for supported health facilities and CHPS compounds are purchased and delivered.
•   Work closely with the Finance/Administration Director to ensure administrative and financial needs for program activities are mobilized efficiently and timely.
•   Oversee management of project fleet of vehicles.
•   Provide oversight to the management of project human resources.
•   Supervise procurement and the management of the project inventory of equipment and key materials.

2)  Oversight and coordination of implementation of project supported construction and renovation as well as and equipment procurement and installation.

3)  Work planning,implementation and monitoring:

•   Provide leadership in work plan development and tracking meetings (annual, quarterly, and monthly) with the entire project team.
•   Jointly, with Senior Management Team, coordinate program implementation, including effective provision of administrative and logistic support to field activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field
•   5-7 years’ experience working in a business environment with demonstrated operational experience on USAID-funded projects and high level of responsibility and integrity
•   Knowledge and/or experience with public health programs in developing countries required.
•   Proven track record successfully supervising multiple staff
•   Demonstrated ability to work in teams
•   Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
•   Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, particularly as related to report development
•   Willingness to travel
•   Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with excellent MS Word and Excel skills

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your Cover Letter and CV to:-

s4hrecruitment-operations@urc-chs.com indicating “Director of Operations” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.