{Catholic Relief Services,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

Job Title: REST Project Coordinator
Location:  Tamale
Reports to: Health Program Manager

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has approved the CRS Ghana’s Child Survival Grant (Innovation Category) proposal entitled Encouraging Positive Practices for Improving Child Survival (EPPICS).

This is a four year (October 01, 2011 to September 30, 2015) USAID funded project is targeting over 24,000 children under five and 26,000 women in the East Mamprusi district of Northern Region of Ghana with the objective of reducing child mortality and morbidity by 2015.

CRS Ghana is a Principal Recipient with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the University for Development Studies (UDS) as sub-recipients for this grant. The project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the GHS and UDS.

Purpose:
The REST Project Coordinator will lead a team of Community Mobilization and Monitoring Evaluation Specialists as well as Field Officers for a three year intervention that will improve access to health care facilities for rural health facilities

Key Responsibilities:

•   Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the REST team and implementing partners (the Ghana Health Service).
•   Ensure for optimal project quality and efficient delivery of REST activities according to the decisions made by senior management of CRS Country Program and the Regional Technical Advisor for Maternal and Child Health.
•   Ensure that Ghana Health Service pursue a project of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on REST experiences.
•   Represent the REST project at the district, regional and nationally to Government, decentralized authorities, NGOs, private sector, etc, and to existing and potential donors as appropriate.
•   Ensure the security and efficient management of all REST resources, equipment and documentation linked to the project.
•   Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to REST to deliver on the project targets.
•   Provide an effective reporting interface with Ghana Health Service at the Regional and District levels.
•   Develop and lead the successful networking of Maternal and Child Health actors engaged in the water, hygiene and sanitation sector.
•   Participate in the recruitment and evaluation consultants for the REST Project within the framework of CRS policies and regulations.
•   Facilitate and oversee the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the REST Project sites locally and nationally as a way of facilitating the visibility of the REST model and the donor.

Management and Administration:

•   Manage project budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
•   Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
•   Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
•   Approve project expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

Representation and Advocacy:

•   Provide overall leadership and oversight to the project implementation, ensuring that partners and field staff adhere to their assigned scopes of work and memorandum of understanding/agreements, and ensuring all members of the REST implementation team work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.
•   Act as primary project contact and representative, taking responsibility for addressing all program matters, collaborating with the CRS Country Representative, the Head of Programs and the Health Program Manager on overall partner and donor relationships.
•   Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming and the Health Program Manager.
•   Oversee program communication strategies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative and Head of Programming, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Human Resource Management:

•   Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
•   Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

Other Duties/Assignments:

•   Carry out any other duties/assignments as shall from time to time be directed by the Health Program Manager, the Head of Programs or Country Representative.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:
Country Representative, Head of Programs, Health Program Manager and Finance Manager, CRS/Ghana REST Team, Regional technical Advisor for Maternal and Child Health/Nutrition

External:

•   Donor representatives, Steering committee members, local Government officials  (national, regional and district levels, District  and Regional Health Management Teams)
•   Local and international Non-Governmental actors in Nutrition, Maternal and Newborn care
•   Health and Nutrition Sector Organizations

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health and Development, other related discipline.
•   Minimum 4 years progressively increasing supervisory responsibility and technical experience in  positive deviant and Triple A strategies, community based data demand and use strategies, community emergency transport systems(CETS) and the use of ICT for data collection and transmission
•   Demonstrated knowledge of the water and sanitation institutional framework in Ghana
•   Knowledge of research methodology and dissemination
•   Minimum of 3 years of work experience in development projects preferably in MCH project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
•   Proven knowledge and first hand relationships with Ghana Health Service at the Regional, District and Sub-district levels
•   Proven team coordination skills and ability to work independently; Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
•   Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data
•   Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, problem solving, effective communication and negotiating skills.
•   Ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
•   Proven experience in managing consortium or partnership relationships in a participatory way required.
•   Proven track record in building relationships with governmental organizations, private sector and community organizations required.
•   Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a multi-sectoral program involving multiple partners required.

Public relations skills required.

•   Proven experience in budgeting and budget management.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency’s mission
•   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.).
•   Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as required by the Agency

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2014

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name). Field Officer – REST Project

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply Deadline for application.

{SEND-GHANA,Bolgatanga,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Reporting to: Country Director
Responsibility: Grassroot Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP)
Associates: Project Officers, Programme Officers, Finance Manager and HR/Administrative Manager
External Relations: NGO Leaders, Government Agencies, SEND –Ghana Professional Associates/Consultants and Media
Objectives of Position: To help contribute towards SEND’s integrated GELAP in targeted Region and communities

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

•   Provide capacity building support to members of the regional Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Network
•   Administrative head of the regional PM&E Network
•   Coaching and mentoring the focal NGOs and District HIPC Monitoring Committees in the implementation of the PM&E and advocacy activities
•   Plan and undertake research on impact of pro-poor policies identified by the Organisation
•   Act as team leader in the management of staff at the regional level
•   Ensure effective working relationship with relevant government agencies and officials

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Economics, statistics or related subject
•   Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on budget research and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance.
•   Sound knowledge of tools, research methods and policy issues in social accountability, budget research, and good governance promotion.
•   Strong research and writing skills
•   Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
•   Media relationship skills
•   Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational and time management skills
•   Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
•   Track record in fundraising an advantage
•   Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
•   Experience in leading a team
•   Must have a valid driver’s license
•   Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the:-

HR Manager,
A 28 Regimanuel Estates,
Nungua Barrier,
Sakumono, Accra.

Or Email:

info@sendwestafrica.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2014

SEND is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-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 effcient long-term management and implementation of the Ghana FtF-APS project by filling the following position:- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job Summary

The M&E specialist will provide leadership and management to monitoring and evaluation activities, including assisting counterpart institutions to design, implement and maintain the performance monitoring systems for evidence-based decision-making

Responsibilities will include:

•   Implementing the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, which includes the performance monitoring plans (PMP) and knowledge Management (KM) approach, as well as designing and populating the project’s M&E system
•   Working with technical staff to ensure timely and consistent data collection and develop databases and spreadsheets to ensure data readily available
•   Training staff and selected partners on M&E system operations, collection methods and collate databases from technical staff and partners to update the system
•   Performing data analyses and/ or create graphics to inform reporting requirement and project communications products
•   Planning for and supervising intermittent impact assessments, collect and disseminate lessons learned and share successes during project implementation

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in evaluation, public policy or a related field, ten years experience in monitoring and evaluation of international devleopment projects, supervisory experience, good writing skills, USAID experience preferred, fluent english language capability
•   Short-term M&E specialists will be needed occasionally

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

careers@agripolicyghana.org

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.

Closing Date: 21 February, 2014

{CAMFED Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

The direction of the  Executive  Director,  the  Strategic  Partnerships  and Communications Manager would be responsible for Camfed Ghana’s partnership and relationship development, knowledge management and communications.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include

•   Support the development of Camfed’s strategic plan and annual work plans.
•   Initiate and coordinate Camfed Ghana’s partnership development and thought-leadership, positioning efforts, with organisations.
•   Communicate Camfed’s innovative approaches and successes to relevant audiences, including donors, policy makers, and development practitioners, through print and electronic media, and public events.
•   Support and contribute to the development of partnerships

Skills

•   Excellent research, writing and editorial skills.
•   Attention to accuracy and detail.
•   Ability to distill complex issues and processes into simple clear messages.
•   Strong leadership, strategic planning and project management and scheduling skills.
•   Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
•   Public speaking.
•   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on teams and collaborate across organizational functions.
•   Knowledge of other languages desirable.
•   Budget management
•   A flexible, proactive approach to work
•   Ability to work under pressure

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, a post graduate degree will be an advantage
•   A minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate community engagement, communications, media relations and branding
•   Knowledge of international development issues from the perspective of organizations and governments, especially in education, community and youth development
•   Experience in developing partnerships at the institutional level, building working teams, coalitions and alliances between organizations

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV and cover letter (maximum 3 pages) to:

ghana@camfed.org

Closing Date: 17 February, 2014

•   Please use the job title in the subject line of the email.
•   Applications which do not meet these criteria will be rejected.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for an interview. Previous candidates need not apply.

{CAMFED Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Under the direction of the Senior Programme Officer, the Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Camfed’s enterprise and leadership programmes. The programmme officer is also responsible for supporting the development of a strong Cama (Camfed Alumni) network and will work in collaboration schools, communities and parent support groups fPSGs).

Specific duties and responsibilities will include

•   Support the transition of Camfed supported girls from school into the Cama Network
•   Identify training and capacity gaps for Cama members and supporting the design and delivery of trainings to address these gaps,
•   Enable appropriate linkages between Cama and district level stakeholders, including District Education Committees, officials, traditional authorities, Mother Support Groups and schools
•   Support the outreach, advocacy and Cama Safety Net Fund components of the programme;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You must have a degree in social studies, development studies or relevant field and a minimum of five years working experience.
•   Excellent report writing and computer skills
•   Good facilitation and presentation skills,
•   Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
•   A flexible, proactive approach to work
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Ability to speak at least one northern language will be an advantage.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV and cover letter (maximum 3 pages) to:

ghana@camfed.org

Closing Date: 17 February, 2014

•   Please use the job title in the subject line of the email.
•   Applications which do not meet these criteria will be rejected.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for an interview. Previous candidates need not apply.

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been active in Ghana since 1958 and is currently implementing programs in the areas of Health and Agriculture/Livelihoods.

Job Title: MEAL Manager/Coordinator
Area of Interest: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning and Knowledge Management

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to manage, strengthen, and provide strategic direction to the Ghana Country Program MEAL system, ensuring cross-learning in MEAL among projects, and to build capacity of MEAL staff. The MEAL Manager will be responsible for supervising MEAL activities, from the assessments needed during proposal development, to project start up, through implementation and closeout.

The MEAL Manager will work closely with CRS program teams and partner staff to develop high quality monitoring systems and tools which address indicators set out in project proposals. He/she will ensure that learning from projects is systematically captured and used throughout the country program. He/she will also take learning needs into account, and develop and conduct capacity building for MEAL and program staff, with support of the HoP and the RTA for M&E.

The MEAL Manager is expected to have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps. The MEAL Manager will also work closely with the Head of Programs (HoP) to ensure that the Ghana program complies with the agency’s regional and global MEAL systems and standards. The MEAL Manager should have the ability to, work sensitively and positively with programming teams and promote a learning environment – success of the post relies on this.

Specific Responsibilities:
MEAL Strategy & Design

•   Ensure that the Ghana Country Program MEAL systems are in compliance with CRS’ global and regional policies, procedures, standards, and strategic initiatives
•   Provide strategic direction for the development and maintenance of MEAL systems, and the roll-out of new initiatives
•   Support Program Managers and MEAL team/working group members in the design and implementation of assessments, gender analysis, stakeholder analysis, organizational capacity assessments, and other pre-program data collection and analysis
•   Provide strategic high level feedback, analysis and interpretation throughout the proposal development process
•   Develop and review Results Frameworks, ProFrames, M&E Plans, and Analysis Plans
•   Ensure the consistency of tools and indicators across all offices, sectors, and programs as appropriate, maintaining a bank of key program indicators
•   Support programming staff to incorporate participatory methods into community level M&E systems and tools
•   Collect and analyze lessons learned and best practices from previous and ongoing programs capturing the impact of activities, and ensure that these are incorporated into the design of new projects
•   Leverage lessons learned, best practices, program data, evaluations, and other information to generate donor communication pieces, proposal annexes, success stories, case studies, and other high-quality, results-based documentation
•   Ensure that all programs comply with the CRS accountability framework
•   Work with senior management to identify and pursue strategic opportunities for program development, expansion, etc.

MEAL Implementation

•   Lead emergency real-time evaluations, internal end-of-project evaluations, needs assessments, baselines, impact studies, case studies, and other evaluation efforts
•   Lead project monitoring design initiatives including: tool design, data collection processes, and analysis methods using the SMILER method
•   Manage agency driven MEAL inquiries, requirements i.e. end of year beneficiary counts, etc.
•   Contribute to donor proposals and reports, through high quality analysis of reports and interpretation of data
•   Support the MEAL team in strategically preparing and reviewing MEAL calendars
•   Develop MEAL operation manuals to ensure that they are complete, up-to-date, high quality, and contain tools, data flow maps, and analysis plans that address all information needed for program quality and donor reporting
•   Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyze data for programmatic use, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation
•   Ensure that MEAL and program teams regularly review and accordingly adjust MEAL plans and tools in the light of changes and needs in the field context based on monitoring data and reflection sessions
•   Ensure that transparent high quality accountability mechanisms are in place for all programs and are regularly monitored and evaluated
•   Ensure that beneficiary feedback is adequately captured, addressed, analyzed, and utilized by program teams
•   Lead CRS teams in conducting internal impact and sustainability evaluations, and supporting external impact and sustainability evaluations

Capacity Strengthening

•   Lead the CRS Ghana  MEAL Community of Practice to share learning, resources, and support across offices
•   Implement and manage the CRS Partnership Scorecard initiative for the Ghana country program
•   Develop and co-facilitate MEAL workshops and modules for staff and partners to share country program, regional, and global MEAL tools, processes, and best practices to cultivate a culture of learning
•   Conduct orientations for new MEAL and program staff on CRS systems and key MEAL resources
•   Provide mentoring/accompaniment to CRS and partner staff to increase capacity and to achieve annual performance and development plans
•   Remain updated with developments among the CRS MEAL community and worldwide MEAL trends and resources, and ensure that the Ghana MEAL team is applying CRS MEAL guidance and policies appropriately and in a timely manner
•   Conduct field monitoring visits events frequently with project teams and implementing partners
•   Provide feedback to senior project and MEAL staff to improve the overall MEAL system and ensure quality implementation of MEAL activities

ICT for MEAL

•   Support MEAL and programming teams to develop strong project tracking, record keeping and filing methodologies for all activities
•   Work with MEAL and IT staff to maximize the value and utility of ICT4MEAL initiatives including the use of iFormBuilder, Farmbook, Klipfolio, and/or the roll out of similar initiatives

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a field related to international development
•   At least two years of managerial experience with an NGO (experience with INGO preferred); in addition to significant MEAL/M&E experience
•   Experience working with large donors i.e.: USAID, ECHO and BMGF
•   Familiarity with principles and current approaches to MEAL of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods, especially those of USAID
•   Experience with participatory MEAL systems
•   Proficiency in database development/management, SPSS, EPI-Info, Access, Excel and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating information to various stakeholders
•   Experience using ICT for data collection high desired; willingness to learn if no direct experience
•   Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys (including sound understanding of sampling issues)
•   Experience using appreciative inquiry and conflict sensitivity techniques
•   Previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants
•   Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development
•   Ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
•   Supervisory experience and management and team building skills
•   Excellent planning and organization skills
•   Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
•   Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
•   Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others
•   Strong written and spoken  English
•   Professional fluency in French is highly desirable
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work well with people, good judgment and commitment to CRS’ mission
•   Willingness to travel

Agency-wide Competencies (specific for this position):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

The following are specific to this position:

•   Serves with Integrity
•   Develops Constructive Relationships
•   Models Stewardship
•   Competencies
•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Personal Skills

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners and other officers
•   Excellent English and oral communication skills especially
•   Strong team building skills as well as  Willingness to travel in the field

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 14 February, 2014

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name). MEAL Coordinator. CRS Ghana

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply Deadline for application.

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been active in Ghana since 1958 and is currently implementing programs in the areas of Health and Agriculture/Livelihoods.

Job Title: OR Coordinator/Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Reports to: Encouraging Positive Practices for Improving Child Survival – Project Manager, Tamale.

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has approved the CRS Ghana’s Child Survival Grant (Innovation Category) proposal entitled Encouraging Positive Practices for Improving Child Survival (EPPICS).

This is a four year (October 01, 2011 to September 30, 2015) USAID funded project is targeting over 24,000 children under five and 26,000 women in the East Mamprusi district of Northern Region of Ghana with the objective of reducing child mortality and morbidity by 2015.

CRS Ghana is a Principal Recipient with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the University for Development Studies (UDS) as sub-recipients for this grant. The project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the GHS and UDS.

Purpose
The primary function of the M&E Specialist is ensure accomplishment of the Encouraging Positive Practices for Improving Child Survival (EPPICS) Project M&E objectives and results, while meeting expected technical quality standards.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Provide M&E technical support and guidance to CRS, GHS and UDS
•   Assist in the development, roll-out and implementation of the CRS grant-specific M&E system (SMILER) for  the EPPICS Project
•   Integrate the EPPICS M&E system into the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS) currently maintained by the GHS at the district level
•   Collaborate with Health Information officers at the Northern Regional and East Mamprusi district  Health Directorates to ensure alignment of the CRS grant-specific M&E with the DHIMS
•   Provide support as required to the EPPICS Project Manager  in completing project reporting responsibilities
•   Provide monthly reports to the EPPICS Project Manager
•   Develop tools and data collection instruments in collaboration with Project Manager and the UDS principal investigator on the operations research (OR) component of the EPPICS Project
•   Collect, analyze and provide data that can facilitate scientific reporting as may be required by the Project Manager and the Principal investigator of the OR
•   As a member of the project management team, contribute to the overall project strategy development and implementation
•   Develop and manage the EPPICS M&E database

Program Quality

•   Develop and implement a M&E system to collect, analyze and report on data relating to EPPICS-specific project indicators
•   In coordination with the M&E and Learning Program Manager, direct and manage all tasks relating to the EPPICS baseline, Midterm and End of Project Surveys/Evaluations
•   Foster learning within the CRS Maternal Child Health team, through sharing lessons learned, evaluations results, as well as playing a key role generating data and information  on scientific reporting on the OR
•   Promote standardization of M&E tools and methodologies across at the project district
•   Ensure data quality control mechanisms are applied to data received via the EPPICS specific M&E system
•   Provide guidance and support to Project Manager and Principal investigator in preparing and submitting timely quality progress reports
•   Analyze data received via the CRS grant-specific M&E system and equivalent information submitted by the sub-recipients (District Health Management Teams) captured via the DHMIS
•   Ensure gender considerations inform M&E activity, where appropriate
•   Provide leadership in the development and management of the CRS grant-specific management information system
•   Support CRS grant-specific staff use of ICT such Geographic Information System to enhance programmatic M&E.
•   Liaise Regional District Health Management  teams and District Health Management Teams in planning, conducting and facilitating CRS grant-specific M&E capacity-building activities

Program Representation

•   Act as the key M&E contact point with  RHA, DHA , UDS and USAID
•   Participate in field visits to districts and sub-districts to monitor progress, validate reports and provide guidance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a University degree in Statistics, Public Health, Economics or Rural Development or in any related field with extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning
•   At least five years of experience in a M&E capacity
•   Knowledge of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, data entry and analysis packages and data bases like MS Word, Excel, Epi-info, SAS and SPSS)
•   Demonstrate professional maturity and good interpersonal skills for teamwork, and good written and verbal communication skills
•   Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
•   Previous experience working on Global Fund programs is desired
•   Familiarity with qualitative approaches to M&E
•   Experience with the use of ICT to support M&E and CRS SMILER will be a great advantage
•   Sound report writing, interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
•   Ability to travel to the district  40% of the time

Agency-Wide Competencies (For all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

•   Serves with Integrity
•   Models Stewardship
•   Cultivates Constructive Relationships
•   Promotes Learning

Personal Skills

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners and other officers
•   Excellent English and oral communication skills especially
•   Strong team building skills as well as  Willingness to travel in the field

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 14 February, 2014

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name). M&E Specialist –EPPICS Project

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply Deadline for application.

{Create Change,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Create Change Organization is focused on educating girls and increasing women’s leadership in an effort to empower people in Ghana’s Northern region. The non-governmental organization is searching for a new Country Director to lead it into a new phase of growth.

The successful candidate will join a small team in Tamale, Northern Ghana. Founded in 2007 by its Canadian partner Create Change Foundation, Ghana’s Create Change Organisation is focused on empowering girls to create innovative social change in the area of education, clean water, and business. Our vision is to support girls through their education, so they can gain the necessary experience to one day manage the organization’s social programs and enterprises.

THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR POSITION
The Country Director of our Northern Ghana team will be responsible for CCO’s social programs and corresponding social enterprises. To achieve our ambitious goals in the areas of enterprise, education, and clean water, the Country Director will work with all stake-holders lo lead the organization to become self-sufficient within a five-year period.

CCO’s new Country Director will lead the transformation of the organization to a new operating model that focuses on the inclusion of girls in innovative strategies that effect sustainable change. He or she will be excited about the opportunity to implement a new, more innovative. and empowering approach to development and social change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Define & implement our new operating model in collaboration with its funding partner Create Change Foundation in Canada
•   Ensure sponsored girls are included in every aspect of programming where it benefits both girls and the organization
•   Increase our impact through innovative strategy and effective monitoring and evaluation
•   Engage staff, partners & stakeholders to create shared ownership and collaboration
•   Create an environment of continuous learning and growth, where staff is continuously motivated and held accountable
•   Develop and maintain efficient and effective operating systems that ensure compliance Develop business concepts and strategies with the aim of creating successful enterprises that work to benefit the poor
•   Create employment opportunities for sponsored girls and relevant community members whenever possible.
•   Consider both social impacts and fundraising goals in all enterprise related decisions
•   Establish and improve our community and networks so we can grow our enterprises and increase our impact.
•   Support the growth of programs to become internationally recognized for their commitment to including girls and promoting sustainability.
•   Ensure that CCO’s mission and values are respected in all aspects of its operation

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a related field with 5+ years experience in an NOO or international organization
•   Ideal candidates must have a minimum 5 years of private sector experience in business or social enterprise
•   Has a background in building, leading and developing a team with different backgrounds and expertise
•   Experience leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organization
•   A strong business background with experience developing concepts, strategies, business plans and their launch
•   Experience building personal networks at a senior level resulting in new opportunities tor the organization
•   Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, and defining a clear way forward
•   Good understanding of program, financial and operational management processes
•   Commitment  to  Create Change Organisation values and approach
•   Experience and knowledge of Northern Ghana preferred
•   Must be fluent in English
•   Fluency in Daghani is an asset
•   WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

SKILLS

•   A natural born leader
•   Ready to lake on an ambitious goal
•   Tends to think outside the box
•   A strategic thinker who doesn’t fear hard work
•   Business minded
•   Loves bringing out the best in others
•   An authentic relationship builder
•   Understands challenges in the education and water sector
•   Believes in the power of equality

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply to Create Change Organisation’s Country Director position, please apply with your cover letter and CV online at:-

info@createchangenow.ca  

or send it to:-

P. O. Box TL 946,
Tamale.

Closing Date: 21 February, 2014

Only candidates that are being considered for the position will be contacted.