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Job Vacancy For Deputy Country Manager At SPRING Ghana

Posted on: April 17th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{SPRING Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (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 Title: Deputy Country Manager (Job: GH-44146)

JSI is in search of a Deputy Country Manager to work in collaboration with the Country Manager to oversee the day-to-day management and operations of implementing the SPRING/Ghana work plan and high impact nutrition interventions. The Deputy Country Manager will also provide technical input and oversight into the implementation of SPRING/Ghana activities.

Reporting Relationship
The Deputy Country Manager reports to the Country Manager based in Accra, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Management

•   Support and assist the Country Manager with regular program management and operations management for efficient functioning of the office.
•   In collaboration with the Country Manager, oversee the development of the annual work plan.
•   Ensure implementation of SPRING activities based on the final approved work plan.
•   Directly manage the field-based team in Tamale, Ghana to ensure effective coordination and implementation.
•   Coordinate communication with national/regional and district level authorities.
•   Provide guidance and support to technical staff on processes and procedures in designing and implementing SPRING intervention within program focal areas at the National, Regional, and District Level.
•   Review and facilitate the finalization of deliverables; quarterly and annual project reports; and technical reports as needed.
•   Work in collaboration with the Finance & Administration Director to ensure that all SPRING activities are implemented in accordance with USAID financial procedures and JSI policy. Notify the Country Manager and/or HQ of any discrepancies.
•   Ensure the start-up and the scale-up of SPRING/Ghana implementation.
•   Provide quality assurance to the program design and implementation.
•   Represent SPRING/Ghana at key technical meetings as delegated by SPRING/Ghana Country Manager.
•   Identify and draw upon necessary technical resources and inputs to further implement program.
•   Coordinate SPRING/Ghana external technical assistance so it is timely and in harmony with the program implementation and for the performance of operation.
•   Initiate collaborative agreements and actions with key partners.
•   Lead the process of streamlining existing ENA/HFP/SBCC existing materials and trainings.
•   Report regularly to the Country Manager, and identify problems and issues for resolution in a timely manner.
•   Acts as SPRING/Ghana representative in the absence of the Country Manager.
•   Direct supervision of 7 staff from the Tamale base, including performance management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MPH or Relevant Master’s Degree
•   Has at least 10 years of experience in implementing development program with at least 5 years at a senior management level
•   Expertise in nutrition and/or agriculture program implementation
•   Experience in managing USAID funded projects.
•   Clear understanding of integrated programming
•   Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
•   Computer literate; proficient with Excel and Quick Books.
•   Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, managerial and organizational skills.
•   Detail-oriented.
•   Strong skills in teamwork and exhibits strong leadership
•   Proven high level of integrity (references will be helpful).
•   Ability to work on own initiative/proactive attitude.
•   Willing to travel to district level 50% of his/her time

Location: Accra

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 or the JSI address listed below.

•   If you submit via e-mail, 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 April 30, 2014.

SPRING Representative
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
House# F134/5
Third Soula Street
Labone
Accra, Ghana

Phone: 233.302.780.732
Fax: 233.302.780.062

Closing Date: 30 April, 2014

www.jsi.com
http://www.spring-nutrition.org

Job Vacancy For Fundraising Officer At Ghana Bible College (Kumasi)

Posted on: April 17th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Bible College,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

Job Summary

•   To coordinate the College’s local fundraising efforts
•   To initiate plans and implement approved fundraising strategies,
•   To report to College Council through the Principal

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of second cycle education, however first degree or higher qualification will be an advantage.
•   Very good verbal and written communication skills
•   Good marketing and negotiation skills,
•   At least 5 years post qualification working experience.
•   A minimum of 5 years membership of the Church of Christ in good standing.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit Application Letter; Curriculum Vitae; proposed Fundraising Strategies and Copies of all relevant Certificates to the:

Registrar
Ghana Bible College
P. O. Box 3247
Kumasi

or through the following E-mail address:

gbcvacancies@gmnail.com  

Tel: 0322-028925

Closing Date: 30 May, 2014

•   Only Shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Project Officer – Urban Sanitation At WSUP Ghana

Posted on: April 16th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{WSUP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

WSUP is a non-profit partnership between the private sector, NGOs and research institutions focused on solving the global problem of inadequate water and sanitation in low-income urban communities.

WSUP brings lasting solutions to low-income areas by working in partnership with service providers including water utilities, local authorities and businesses, and the communities they serve.

WSUP strengthens the capacity of service providers to deliver sustainable city-wide water and sanitation services, promote good hygiene and raise the environmental standards of low income communities.

WSUP achieves this through supporting the adoption and replication of effective, sustainable and scalable models and institutional capacity development for pro-poor urban water and sanitation services by service providers and/or national governments. Additionally, WSUP empowers service providers to mobilise investment finance for pro-poor service scale-up and promotes successful approaches globally. WSUP has a Country Programme office in Accra with key focus on project sites in Kumasi and Accra.

Project Summary
WSUP is leading a partnership with Unilever Netherlands, HFC Boafo Microfinance Services Ltd and Ga West Municipal Assembly to roll out the PASS project under the Ghana WASH Window of the Ghana Netherlands Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme.

The overall objective of PASS is to demonstrate a scalable approach to sustainably improving sanitation, faecal sludge and hygiene services to low income urban inhabitants of Ghana through strengthening the links between the public and private sectors, and their capacity and financing models by March 2018. This involves improvement in revenue collection by the GWMA.

Job Purpose
The purpose of the post of the Project Officer is to support the Project Manager in the implementation of the Partnership for Advancing Sustainable Sanitation (PASS) under the Ghana WASH Window of the Ghana Netherlands Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme.

The post holder will be directly responsible for planning and implementing a compound sanitation strategy, School Sanitation and Hygiene, and play a supporting role in the implementation and construction of drying beds in Ga West.

The Project Officer will also be directly responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Unilever School of 5 component of the Project in Ga West, Ga South, Ghana Central, KEAA and Cape Coast Municipal Assemblies.

In addition to the above, the post holder will also act as a liaison between WSUP (lead partner) and the other private sector partners, namely Unilever and HFC Boafo.

Responsibilities

•   Lead in the detailed planning, design and implementation of the compound sanitation component of the project through a participatory process to secure a sector-wide buy-in.
•   Support and coordinate with local partners in selecting appropriate sanitation technologies, preparation for training, establishing and strengthening local organisations (e.g. CBOs), community entry, mobilisation and sensitization, marketing and promotion, and monitoring progress on compound sanitation.
•   Lead in the planning and implementation of the School Sanitation and Hygiene component of the project by engaging with SHEP, Planning and Works departments of Ga West Municipal Assembly, and local consultants
•   Directly support Unilever in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Unilever School of 5 component of the project.
•   Lead the development of monitoring tools together with other stakeholders and ensure their use in data collection, storage, and analysis.
•   Support the Project Manager, when necessary, in the planning and implementation of drying beds to serve 80,000 persons.
•   Plan and implement identified capacity building support to Municipal staff, private sector actors such as Latrine Artisans, Community and School level structures.
•   Ensure adequate post construction operation and maintenance (O&M) support is in place for the school WASH infrastructure and installed compound sanitation solutions.
•   Ensure compliance of all legal, health, safety and environmental requirements of WSUP project’s construction activities in Ghana in accordance to all internal, national and international standards.
•   Planning, attending and coordinating meetings and events for the Project.
•   Undertake any other project-related tasks that shall be assigned by Programme Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Hold a first degree in Public Health, development studies, Social Sciences or a related field.
•   Experience in software components in the WASH sector, especially low-income urban communities (LIUC) sanitation demand creation methodologies.
•   A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable competence and experience in integrated/community-based, water supply and sanitation improvement projects for international development organisations.
•   Experience in working with landlords and tenants in LIUCs to improve compound sanitation is an added advantage
•   Proven experience of 2 years working in a project management role, with a track record of success in achieving results.
•   Excellent computer skills, with an understanding of MS Project, Engineering and GIS software desirable.
•   Should be a team player, driven by own initiative, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision
•   Some experience working with private sector actors to develop market driven sanitation models for LIUCs.
•   Specific experience in the implementation of WASH in school interventions in urban areas.
•   Leadership and inter-personal skills.
•   Ability to work effectively within a small, multi-disciplinary programme team and to liaise with institutional partners, consultants, contractors, community representatives and local politicians.
•   Motivated by the mission of WSUP.
•   Good written and spoken English is essential.
•   Ability to speak Ga and Twi would be desirable.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, ambitious and highly motivated professional available almost immediately. If you meet the above requirements, please send a completed WSUP application form

(http://www.wsup.com/files/2013/04/WSUP-Application-Form-June-2013-Programme-Offices.doc ) and details of your current salary to: The Country Programme Manager, by email to:-

wsupghana@wsup.com

Closing Date: 09 May, 2014

•   We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
•   WSUP is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy For Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist At Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP)

Posted on: April 15th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The Government of Ghana, led by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), in collaboration with the World Bank and USAID is currently implementing the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP). The project is to improve the investment climate for agribusiness and establish inclusive Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), aimed at increasing on-farm productivity and value-addition in selected commodity value chains. Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Objectives of the Assignment

The Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP) envisages monitoring and evaluation as a forward-looking activity, given the likelihood of continued support to commercial agriculture in Ghana beyond the GCAP lifetime and future GoG reforms in the sector. The Project intends to engage an individual professional Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to work with the Project implementation Unit (PIU) to provide services, with a view to ensuring adequate reporting on progress towards the development objectives and to lay a solid foundation of data and information on which evidence-informed programming and policy-making can take place and coordination between development partners and GoG can be facilitated.

He/She will provide valuable sector-specific information and feed back to the Ministry Finance on outcomes of public-private partnership arrangement in agriculture and related issues, and on the contribution that commercial agriculture can make to poverty alleviation and job creation in the Northern Regions. The M&E Specialist will be guided by the M&E manual and will generate and implement on M&E framework and information management system of the Project that adheres to the project management information needs, and implementation requirements of the World Bank and other donors

The specific objective of the assignment is to provide M&E support to the project to determine performance and progress toward achieving outputs and outcomes as outlined in the project document, M&E manual, the indicator Handbook and M&E framework.

Performance Criteria

The following criteria will be used to assess the performance of the M&E Specialist at regular intervals and based upon which the contract with the PIU may be continued or terminated:

•   Timeliness of project monitoring and evaluation management activities
•   Quality of documentation submitted for prior review
•   Quality and timeliness of reports

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Post graduate Degree in agriculture economics, administration, management, economics, social science or other relevant field.
•   At least 10 years experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation programmes and projects monitoring and evaluation
•   Demonstrated knowledge of participatory M&E systems, project performance monitoring system, benefit monitoring and evaluation, or ther relevant experience
•   Capacity to work under tight deadlines and to handle potentially controverial and/or very sensitive issues that require clarity, accuracy and speedy responses
•   Membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage
•   Proven ability to multi-task and work independently
•   Highly self-motivated, confident and with good interpersonal skill
•   Ability to arrange and facilitate consultations, meetings and workshops
•   Fluency in English language and computer proficiency in mandatory

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your C.V / resume, letter of motivation and three (3) letters of reference (including one(1) academic reference) to:-

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
P.O.Box M37,
Accra-Ghana

Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their application in order to faciliate early and easy contact.

For more information, please contact:-

The Project Coordinator
Ghana Commercial Agriculture
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
CASHEW Block (around juvenile Court, Riviera beach), Accra
P.O.Box M37,
Accra-Ghana

Tel: +233-302-686948 / Fax: +233-302-668245

Email: info@gcap.org.gh

Closing Date: 29 April, 2014

Job Vacancy For Country Director At ACDI/VOCA

Posted on: April 7th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{ACDI/VOCA,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 80 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Job Summary

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking the services of a Country Director (to be based in Accra office) for the Farmer-to-Farmer Program (F2F). F2F is a regional program that provides voluntary and technical assistance to farmers, farm groups and agribusiness throughout Ghana.

Essential Responsibilities

•   Responsible for overall administration and implementation of the Ghana Volunteer Program
•   Supervise F2F Ghana support staff
•   Act as ACDI/VOCA Ghana country project representative to donors and in-country agencies
•   Provide technical advice and guidance to requesting host organizations
•   Initiate contact with technical partners or host organizations
•   Assess viability of host organization request made to ACDI/VOCA
•   Finalize all scopes of work for volunteer assignments
•   Monitor project budget to ensure that expenditure are within approved budget parameters and ensuring that all appropriate financial reporting requirements are met
•   Prepare project reports, success stories and other public outreach communication materials

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in agriculture, MBA
•   Minimum  eight (8) years of experience in agriculture
•   Minimum five (5) years of experience in managing staff and leading development programs
•   Excellent written and oral communication
•   Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team
•   Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Access, Excel and Power Point)
•   Detail oriented and highly organized

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a resume to:

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 21 April, 2014

•   Please write the job location for which you are applying in the email subject line
•   No phone calls please
•   Only finalists will be contacted
•   Women and minorities are encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Grants Officers At American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Posted on: March 27th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working “to conduct and apply behavioral and social science research to improve people’s lives and well-being, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged”. Since 1946, AIR has worked with US and international partners in over 80 countries to ensure that research translates into effective and successful programmes in the areas of education, health and workforce development.

The American Institutes for Research is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana, including projects funded by multiple donor agencies

AIR invites applications for senior and mid-level position in the following area: Grants Officers

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for both long term assignments and professionals interested in short term consulting assignments are encouraged to send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit2014@air.org

Please indicate the position to which you are applying in the subject heading of your email.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2014

Job Vacancy For Education Specialist (3 Position Available) At American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Posted on: March 27th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working “to conduct and apply behavioral and social science research to improve people’s lives and well-being, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged”. Since 1946, AIR has worked with US and international partners in over 80 countries to ensure that research translates into effective and successful programmes in the areas of education, health and workforce development.

The American Institutes for Research is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana, including projects funded by multiple donor agencies

AIR invites applications for senior and mid-level position in the following areas:

1)  Education Specialist: Focus on any of the following – Reading, Math, Teacher Training
2)  Education Specialist: Focus on Islamiya Education, Gender, Special Education, Local Language
3)  Education Specialist: Focus on Community Engagement, Community schools, Capacity Building

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for both long term assignments and professionals interested in short term consulting assignments are encouraged to send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit2014@air.org

Please indicate the position to which you are applying in the subject heading of your email.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2014

Job Vacancy For Education Assessment and Testing Specialists At American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Posted on: March 27th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working “to conduct and apply behavioral and social science research to improve people’s lives and well-being, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged”. Since 1946, AIR has worked with US and international partners in over 80 countries to ensure that research translates into effective and successful programmes in the areas of education, health and workforce development.

The American Institutes for Research is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana, including projects funded by multiple donor agencies

AIR invites applications for senior and mid-level position in the following area: Education Assessment and Testing Specialists

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for both long term assignments and professionals interested in short term consulting assignments are encouraged to send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit2014@air.org

Please indicate the position to which you are applying in the subject heading of your email.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2014

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists At American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Posted on: March 27th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working “to conduct and apply behavioral and social science research to improve people’s lives and well-being, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged”. Since 1946, AIR has worked with US and international partners in over 80 countries to ensure that research translates into effective and successful programmes in the areas of education, health and workforce development.

The American Institutes for Research is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana, including projects funded by multiple donor agencies

AIR invites applications for senior and mid-level position in the following area: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for both long term assignments and professionals interested in short term consulting assignments are encouraged to send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit2014@air.org

Please indicate the position to which you are applying in the subject heading of your email.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2014

Job Vacancy For Education Decentralisation, Fiscal, Audit and Accountability Specialists At American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Posted on: March 27th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working “to conduct and apply behavioral and social science research to improve people’s lives and well-being, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged”. Since 1946, AIR has worked with US and international partners in over 80 countries to ensure that research translates into effective and successful programmes in the areas of education, health and workforce development.

The American Institutes for Research is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana, including projects funded by multiple donor agencies

AIR invites applications for senior and mid-level position in the following area: Education Decentralization, Fiscal, Audit and Accountability Specialists

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for both long term assignments and professionals interested in short term consulting assignments are encouraged to send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit2014@air.org

Please indicate the position to which you are applying in the subject heading of your email.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2014