{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Summary

CARE Ghana seeks a Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist to support an upcoming, USAID-funded, project titled Strengthening Accountability Mechanism (GSAM). The project is designed to improve local governance by strengthening social accountability.

The Specialist will manage the development and implementation of citizen scorecards led by communities and CSOs. S/he will also manage the public dissemination of the scorecards and the public advocacy campaigns led by CSOs and citizens.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Collaborating with local partners in developing and implementing citizen oversight mechanisms of district level capital projects
•   Building capacity of community based CSOs to conduct advocacy and monitoring
•   Developing strategy for citizen engagement and utilization of data to inform community members
•   Overseeing the public dissemination of scorecard results
•   Promoting citizen advocacy campaigns

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Seven or more years of experience in public reform and advocacy
•   Three years of experience in managerial capacity
•   Graduate Degree in political science, sociology, education or other relevant social science discipline
•   Experience with USAID funded projects preferred
•   GHANAIAN NATIONALS PREFERRED

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 20 June, 2014

•   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
•   Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 20th June, 2014.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Summary

CARE Ghana seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support an upcoming, USAID-funded, project titled Strengthening Accountability Mechanism (GSAM). The project is designed to improve local governance by strengthening social accountability. The GSAM project aims to build the capacity of community based CSOs to gather data on local government capital projects. The project will also train CSOs in utilizing technology for monitoring, develop citizen scorecards and carry out community mobilization activities.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for managing the M&E activities for the project. S/he will be responsible for setting up the project’s performance monitoring and evaluation system, collecting and tracking data, conducting data analysis and reporting to the donor. This will be a full time position for five years.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Developing methodology and tools to assess the reliability and validity of indicators;
•   Using indicators to assess, evaluate, and test the development hypothesis;
•   Continually refining the approach  proposed in the evaluation design, based on new data
•   Day to day tracking and reporting on activities to USAID
•   Working with management information systems to analyze data and supervise data collection
•   Creating learning agenda for project team
•   Strengthening partner level M&E systems
•   Building capacity through participatory workshops on how to conduct M&E in the field

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor funded good governance projects
•   Experience in development and implementation of civil society led accountability programs
•   Master’s degree  OR five years of relevant work experience beyond a Bachelor’s degree
•   Ghanaian national
•   Experience with USAID project preferred

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 20 June, 2014

•   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
•   Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 20th June, 2014.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
•   ONLY GHANAIAN NATIONALS CAN APPLY

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Chemonics International Inc. seeks four technical and administrative specialists for the recently awarded five-year, USAID-funded Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support (Ghana FtF-APS) Project. The Ghana FtF-APS project aims to increase the capacity of the government of Ghana, the private sector, and civil society organisations in evidence-based policy formation, implementation, research and advocacy and in rigorous monitoring and evaluation of  agricultural programmes under the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan. The Personnel will support the effective and efficient long-term management and implementation of the Ghana FtF-APS project by filling the following position:- Grants and Contracts Manager

Job Summary

The grants and subcontracts manager will be responsible for managing project grants to institutional partners and building institutional capacity in grants management under a Grants Under Contract (GUC) mechanism. They will also be responsible for managing project subcontracts.

Specific responsibilities will include:

•   Support the development, and implementation of a project Grants and Contracts manual
•   Lead in the assessment and evaluation of grant applications
•   Ensure post award management in accordance with USAID and Chemonics policies and procedures
•   Provide policy guidance and interpretation to program beneficiaries and sub-grantees
•   Responsible for systematic documentation, referencing, retrieval and management of grants and contracts awards.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 years of demonstrated experience and success in grants management, including Grants under Contract (GUC)
•   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: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send electronic submissions, including a cover letter / expression of interest and an updated curriculum vitae to:-

jobs@agripolicyghana.org

Closing Date: 13 June, 2014

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors.

{UNESCO,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the just concluded “Field Offices Reform in Africa”, the UNESCO Accra is downsising from its cluster status before the reform process to a National Office, focusing its activities in Ghana. The establishment of the NOA post in Communication and Information corresponds to the new structure following the reform. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent of this post will be responsible for the implementation of Regular and extra-budgetary programme activities in Communication and Information (CI) in Ghana. The responsibilities under this post will include the identification of priority needs, planning, resources mobilisation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting on progress and the status of the CI programme. The incumbent will be guided by the UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (C/4s) and global development plans such as the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and the Plan of Action adopted by the World Summit on the Information Society in establshing partnerships with the relevant government agencies, the national Commission for UNESCO, development partners, and other UN agencies, in the context of the UNDAF/One UN programme framework. Specific tasks for the post will be as follows:

•   Providing assistance in the development of strategies and projects for harnessing the potential of information and communication for development in Ghana.
•   Assist in planning and implementing programme activities included in C/5s by assisting in preparing new project options and proposals to be funded by contributions received for the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) and the Information for All Programme (IFAP), in line with priorities and project quality criteria, and in implementing approved projects; assists in developing approaches to raising extrabudgetary funds, and assists in planning and implementing projects funded by these funds.
•   Assist in UNESCO’s involvement in the establishment of UN project management system including the preparation of Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPDs) and country Programme Action Plan (CPAPs) in the light of Media Development Indicators and other relevant standard setting instruments prepared by the sector.

•   Provides input, including data and statistics to the preparation of reports on the implementation of programmes and projects (funded within C/5s and by extrabudgetary funds, including contributions received for IPDC and IFAP) and other briefings as may be required by Headquarters or the UNESCO Office in Accra, using relevant tools, including the System of Information on Strategies, Tasks and the Evaluation of Results (SISTER).

•   Assist in planning, developing and implementing outreach strategies aimed at programme expansion; supports the organisation of consultations with national authorities; and assist in developing strategies and policies in the area of communication and information to government, civil society organisations and the private sector.

•   Maintains a knowledge base on the programme; contributes to policy through identifying and analysing available research; provides information and data for the preparation of background documents and reports; and facilitates exchange of information of best practices. Provides regular news and information on communication and information programmes in Ghana for both conventional and on-line publication through UNESCO’s websites.

Duration:    2 years (renewable)
Annual salary:  A competitive compensation and benefits package as per the UN salary scale

Qualification Required & Experience  

•   Advanced university degree (at least equivalent to a Master degree) in
communication, journalism and/or information management.

Work Experience:

•   Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in the area of
•   communication, journalism, information management at a national or sub-regional level. Experience in working with information technologies and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Skills/Competencies:

•   Analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
•   Ability to prioritise, plan and effectively implement programme activities.
•   Very good ability to mobilise and interact with different partners (national authorities, social partners and private sector representatives, civil society organisations, NGOs, etc.)
•   Proven ability to work in a team and in multicultural environment
•   Excellent knowledge and skills in TT solutions

Languages:

•   Fluency in written and spoken English and in local language is required.
•   Working knowledge in French will be an asset.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Competencies: Drive for results, persuading and influencing, coping with pressure
and setbacks

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

accra@iniesco.org or

Finance and Administrative Officer,
UNESCO Accra office.

Closing Date: 27 June, 2014

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

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES. UNESCO IS A NON-SMOKING ORGANISATION

Recruitment open to:   Internal and external candidates

{International Cocoa Initiative (ICI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Established in 2002, the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is a unique partnership between civil society and the chocolate industry, working together to improve the lives of children and to reduce child labour in cocoa-growing communities, as an integral part of cocoa sustainability efforts.

The ICI Secretariat is based in Geneva, with National offices in Côte d’Ivoire (Abidjan) and Ghana (Accra).

For more information about ICI, please visit www.cocoainitiative.org.

Job Summary

The ICI National office in Ghana is seeking to recruit, locally, a National Coordinator to join its expanding team in Ghana. The National Coordinator supports the Senior Programme Coordinator and the Executive Director of ICI in the development and implementation of ICI’s annual programme in Ghana, which is approved by ICI’s Board.

S/he works closely with the various partners of ICI (industry, national authorities, civil society organisations) to ensure that the programme activities contribute to addressing child labour in cocoa-growing areas.

The successful candidate will be dynamic, proactive and strategic, with proven experience in programme development, project management and team-management, possessing excellent analytical and communications skills, strategic thinking, team leadership, representation, networking and partnership-building capacities.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Operational and strategic planning

•   Support the preparation of the operational strategy and the programme budget for Ghana in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.

Programme development

•   Contribute to the design of a short-, medium-, and long-term term programme development strategy.
•   Assist in preparation of project proposals for external donors, including content analysis and interpretation, technical writing, M&E plans and results frameworks, editing and proposal submission.
•   Analyze and identify funding opportunities (including but not limited to – USAID, US State Department, the European Commission, national governments, UN agencies and bilateral donors), promote the work of ICI amongst in-country donors, and provide ICI program briefings to donors and other stakeholders as needed.

Programme management

•   Manage and develop, in conjunction with the Programme Associate, the ICI programme activities, projects and related budgets in the country, including through project proposals development, monitoring and evaluation, periodic reporting and budget review.
•   Identify and build relationships with relevant partners with whom ICI can collaborate to achieve its objectives (including national authorities, other international organisations, cocoa supply-chain actors, private sector, civil society, UN).
•   Coordinate and manage capacity-building initiatives for project stakeholders and counterparts, including with national actors.

Communications

•   Contribute to the development and implementation of the national communications strategy.
•   Work with the ICI Head of Communications to produce communication materials.
•   Develop media relations at the national level, and profile ICI as a key leader in its field of expertise.
•   Representation and liaison
•   Work closely with all relevant national partners in the Government of Ghana, to ensure ICI’s programme reflects national priorities and is well understood by key departments.
•   Seek out new strategic partnerships, identifying and building relationships with national-level entities and organisations that ICI could form strategic partnerships with to meet its organisational goals.

Finance & contract management

•   Supervise the ICI Ghana Finance and Administration Assistant in the management of all contracts and budgets.
•   Monitor and manage the Ghana programme and office budget in line with ICI’s financial procedures.
•   Team leadership & management
•   Supervise and manage ICI’s Ghana team including recruitments, staff assessment and coordination.
•   Support the Programme Manager/the Head of Admin and HR Support in the recruitment, induction and administration of the ICI staff in Ghana.

Terms
The post carries a remuneration and benefits package that is competitive with senior national positions in international non-profit organisations.

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential:

•   At least 7 years of relevant professional experience (post-national service) at a senior level in development project management or development policy, including working with international organisations.
•   Experience in team leadership and management.
•   Experience in building strategic partnerships and in representing an organisation at the national and international levels.
•   Putting child protection at the heart of cocoa sustainability
•   Experience in managing large scale grants and/or contracts from international donors.
•   Experience in identifying funding opportunities and preparing successful proposals to international donors.
•   Experience in financial oversight and budget management.

Desirable:

•   Experience in child labour mitigation, child protection, child rights or community development.
•   Experience in resource mobilisation.
•   Experience in the cocoa sector.

Skills and competencies

•   Dynamic and energetic personality.
•   Team leader with excellent interpersonal skills.
•   Sound knowledge of development programming and activities implementation.
•   Ability to work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
•   Excellent facilitation, communications and negotiation skills.
•   Committed to the mandate of the organisation.
•   Willing to travel frequently in Ghana and, when needed, outside the country
•   Clear, concise written and verbal communications skills in English.
•   Knowledge of French an advantage.

Academic background

•   A relevant University Degree or equivalent qualification in social sciences, overseas development, international relations or similar.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their CV, listing 3 references, and a letter of motivation to Ms Terri Salter:-

t.salter@cocoainitiative.org

Closing Date: 13 June, 2014

Please state in the subject of your e-mail: your first name, family name and “Ghana NC”.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

We are looking for a Program Coordinator to manage a volunteer program in Ghana within responsibilities are:

•   Learn company curriculum and execute program as it is indicated.
•   Communicate on regular bases with clients, head office and local organizations.
•   Facilitate a structures and informative volunteer program
•   Provide educational seminars and teach local language
•   Maintenance of social media resources and back end system

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidates should be:

•   Fluent in English, both spoken and written
•   Computer literate
•   Prepared to work flexible hours
•   Mature in attitude and outlook
•   Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure
•   An excellent communicator with people of all ages and cultures
•   A team player
•   Flexible and able to take direction and accept feedback
•   Friendly and personable, with customer service skills: you must respond well to others
•   Enthusiastic to work in a different culture and relish the opportunity of working in a challenging environment
•   Candidate must have a computer and cell phone.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send resume with a photo to:-

ghana.job2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 June, 2014

{Challenging Heights,Winneba,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Challenging Heights promotes youth and family empowerment and children’s rights to education and freedom from forced labour in Ghana.

Challenging Heights in national NGO with a team of 76 employees working 40 fishing and farming communities across Ghana. As part of our expansion strategy we are looking for passionate and skilled team players to join us in the following area (all roles will be in Winneba):

Title: Field Operations Officer

The role holder will report directly to the Field Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

•   Supporting the team on strengthening Community Child Protection Committees
•   Setting up Children’s Right Clubs
•   Organizing community awareness programmes
•   Providing support for identification and return of child victims of forced labour
•   Supporting the re-integration of recovered children.

Skills/Competencies

•   Ability to lead small teams
•   Ability to write reports
•   Highly organized, with organizational and leadership skills
•   Good interpersonal and communication skills
•   Fluent in Fantse or Twi
•   Work well with children and families
•   Empathic with a passion for child rights

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree or HND
•   Completion of National Servic

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

Applications, consisting of a resume and covering letter explaining why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the post, should be submitted to:-

infoCHghana@gmail.com

or delivered to:-

the Challenging Heights Programme Office,
Church of Christ Junction,
Commercial Road, Winneba.

Selection for interview for all roles will start from Monday 26th May 2014.

Closing Date: 25 May, 2014

A deep commitment to child rights and the aspirations of the organisation is an essential quality for all roles in Challenging Heights: we place more emphasis on practical knowledge, skills and passion than paper qualifications. We look for demonstrable skills and seek “can do” and “will do” employees.

Challenging Heights strives to be an equal opportunities employer, and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

{Challenging Heights,Winneba,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Challenging Heights promotes youth and family empowerment and children’s rights to education and freedom from forced labour in Ghana.

Challenging Heights in national NGO with a team of 76 employees working 40 fishing and farming communities across Ghana. As part of our expansion strategy we are looking for passionate and skilled team players to join us in the following area (all roles will be in Winneba):

Title: Community Women’s Empowerment Programme Records Clerk

You will report to the Programmes Officer responsible for Community Women’s Empowerment Programmes.

Responsibilities

•   work with women’s groups supporting them with record-keeping
•   support the programme with records and documentation

Skills/Competencies

•   Excellent organisational skills
•   Ability to collate data and maintain accurate records
•   Knowledge of office practices and procedures
•   Excellent computer skills
•   Filling and record keeping
•   Good English language ability
•   Mathematically competent
•   Fluent in Fantse or Twi
•   Work effectively with women and children

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Experience of filling and record keeping
•   Minimum SHS
•   Diploma preferred

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

Applications, consisting of a resume and covering letter explaining why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the post, should be submitted to:-

infoCHghana@gmail.com

or delivered to:-

the Challenging Heights Programme Office,
Church of Christ Junction,
Commercial Road, Winneba.

Selection for interview for all roles will start from Monday 26th May 2014.

Closing Date: 25 May, 2014

A deep commitment to child rights and the aspirations of the organisation is an essential quality for all roles in Challenging Heights: we place more emphasis on practical knowledge, skills and passion than paper qualifications. We look for demonstrable skills and seek “can do” and “will do” employees.

Challenging Heights strives to be an equal opportunities employer, and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.