Posts Tagged ‘NGO Jobs in ghana’

Job Vacancy For Research Assistant

Posted on: March 31st, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,18 Apr-2022};

Position title: Research Assistant (postgraduate position)
Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Research Director; Senior Researchers
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £24,000

Job summary

• Working as part of a small research team, the Research Assistant will contribute to the production and delivery of two of the main initiatives of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation: the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) and the Ibrahim Forum Report, as well as other ad-hoc research work such as writing briefings, blogs and other research pieces.

Key responsibilities

• The Research Assistant will assist the Foundation’s research team in its core work, contributing to all research but specifically in the production and refinement of the IIAG and the Foundation’s annual Forum Report (a research publication supporting discussions at the
Foundation’s annual Forum, focussing on a different governance topic every year).
• Day-to-day tasks include participating in desk-based research of governance topics, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, supporting the team’s researchers, analysts and senior managers in production of research publications and pieces. Research team staff also support
all Foundation related events and activities, and Board members when required.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about governance, data driven research and Africa, with experience in conducting research and analysis on governance and/or development issues.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources for research publications
• Contribute to developing the Foundation’s research work around key governance issues of relevance to Africa
• Country, regional and thematic analysis
• Contribute to identifying data sources for the IIAG and research publications
• Assist with tracking media, reports and events related to African governance, as well as initiatives to strengthen data capacity on the continent
• Assist in the delivery of the Foundation’s events and at other external engagements
• Provide general assistance to the research team, including preparing presentations, writing briefings, and checking documents
• Provide administrative and logistical support where necessary

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject or be enrolled in one
• Demonstrated interest in the international development sector, ideally with a focus on development and governance/public policies in Africa
• Experience in and/or a strong desire to carry out and learn data analysis and quantitative data work

Person specification

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with managing and interpreting numerical data
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods/design is advantageous
• Interest in using and learning data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel or Tableau
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new concepts and skills quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to be diplomatic and deal with high- level stakeholders and officials tactfully and effectively, in a multi-cultural environment
• The ability to join and contribute to the work of a small team
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French, Arabic or Portuguese is advantageous
• Candidates with knowledge of statistical packages such as Stata or R are encouraged to apply

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Please send up to date CV and a one-page covering statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the role to

applications@moibrahimfoundation.org ,with the job title in the subject line. Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Closing Date: 18 April, 2022

Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.

Job Vacancy For Regional Family Planning, Maternal, Neonatal Child Health and Nutrition Program Officer

Posted on: March 29th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,29 Apr-2022};

The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) Improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

Job Summary

• The Regional Family Planning, Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to and liaise with the Ghana Health Services and other counterparts to ensure in-country contraceptive family planning, maternal neonatal and child health commodity availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of family planning, MNCH and Nutrition commodity distribution, liaising closely with the GHS to ensure commodity availability.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in regional level quantification of family planning, MNCH and Nutrition commodities.
• Regularly report on stock status of commodities, as well as health facility performance as relates to FP/MNCHN commodity in prioritized facilities in identified Districts.
• Conduct monitoring and supportive supervision visits to facilities in the region to provide supply chain on-job-training and monitor performance to ensure continuous commodity availability.
• To provide technical assistance and logistical support to the GHS in FP/MNCHN commodity distribution to ensure adequate stocks to meet client needs.
• Assist with preparing regional specific work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
• Provide technical support to facilities to ensure GhiLMIS system use to promote timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with other USAID Implementing partners to improve MNCHN supply chain functions and capabilities in the zones of influence and network of practice.
• Support regional supply chain governance structures and technical working groups with facility data analytics for improved regional level FP/MNCHN supply chain decision making
• Inform leadership of potential short-term technical assistance needs as required.
• Perform other duties as required and assign

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 29 April, 2022

Job Vacancy For Press and Information Assistant

Posted on: March 24th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{Delegation of the European Union,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,01 Apr-2022};

The Delegation of the European Union to Ghana is looking for a Press and Information Assistant.

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. The EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The EU Delegation to Ghana’s mission is “Building a strong partnership with Ghana to promote Peace and Prosperity for People and Protecting the Planet”.

Job Summary

• A position of Press and Information Assistant in an international and multicultural environment.
• Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation.
• The jobholder will contribute to increasing the visibility and public awareness of the EU and the Delegation of the EU in Ghana, raise the profile of the EU and the EU Delegation in Ghana through media including social media, communications and public diplomacy activities.
• He/she will contribute to the development of the Delegation’s communication strategy and to the yearly planning of activities in close collaboration with the Press and Information Officer and under the supervision of the hierarchy.
• The place of employment is Delegation of the European Union to Ghana -The Round House – 81, Cantonments Road, Accra, Ghana.
• Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

We are looking for a persuasive, resilient individual with good networking skills. He/she should be able to cope with pressure to work in an erratic schedules and deadlines.

Job objective

• Contribute to increasing the visibility and public awareness of the EU and the Delegation of the EU in Ghana;
• Raise the profile of the EU and the EU Delegation in Ghana through media including social media, communications and public diplomacy activities.
• Contribute to the development of the Delegation’s communication strategy and to the yearly planning of activities in close collaboration with the Press and Information Officer and under the supervision of the hierarchy.

Main Tasks

• Assist in the planning and management of public diplomacy events and campaigns,
• Organization of events, creation and implementation of digital communication plans to promote such events;
• Support the cooperation section in activities related to the visibility of projects by proposing appropriate communication plans;
• Accompany officials during missions within the country and organize press coverage;
• Promote internal and external communications via the intranet and other internal channels
• Lead digital campaigns with all relevant local partners;
• Website management: contribute to the creation of content strategy, helping to identify the most compelling ‘stories’ and produce digital content to promote the Delegation work;
• Manage the EU Delegation ?s profiles across key social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube) and engage
with audiences;
• Monitor the local and European media, prepare press reports and press clips for the Delegation and Headquarters;
• Contribute to political reporting and others,
• Draft press releases, flash notes, articles, information for the media and the Internet, edit publications;
• Assist in preparing media briefings and interviews;
• Assist in managing the Press & Information budget and prepare tender documents
• Maintain the Communication and Public Affairs contacts database;
• Keep abreast of the latest innovations in digital communications and make suggestions for new ways of promoting work and messages online;
• Assist the Delegation in any other key tasks as required by the Head of Section or Head of Delegation

Professional requirements

• Excellent proven communication skills including the use of social media
• Very good analytical and writing skills
• Very good organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Very good sense of initiative.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to clearly and efficiently conceptualize ideas.
• Ability to lead and moderate debates
• Flexibility on working hours

Personal requirements

• Persuasive, resilient, able to handle criticism, able to cope with pressure and meet erratic deadlines
• Able to speak clearly in public, also with a microphone
• Networking skills

Specific knowledge

• Knowledge of photo, video, infographics design, graphic and layout editing and design tools
• Knowledge of Web publication methods and tools
• Networking
• Knowledgeable on both regional, national and international politics

Qualification Required & Experience

• University Degree in Journalism, Communication, Social media or related fields
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in performing similar tasks;
• Experience in managing social media accounts.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Advanced proven knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Asset

• Any other proven knowledge of local or international politic
• Knowledge of public procurement procedures
• Ability to do video editing, infographics design and digital marketing
• Working experience with diplomatic missions and/or international organizations

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their application and supporting documents by email to

delegation-ghana-recruitments@eeas.europa.eu (link sends e-mail) indicating as the subject: “Application: Press and Information Assistant – [Family name and first name]”.

The application should include a cover letter, a detailed Europass CV with one professional reference. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and an interview. Recruitment of the successful candidate will be subject to medical fitness.

Closing Date: 01 April, 2022

Job Vacancy For Project Officer

Posted on: March 17th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{Solidarity For Humanity International (SOHI),Sunyani,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,15 Apr-2022};

ORGANIZATION: Solidarity For Humanity International (SOHI) is a young non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose sole aim is to make life bearable in rural Africa.Solidarity For Humanity International (SOHI) is a compassionate social organization seeking to make a sustainable difference in the lives of the poor in some rural African countries.

We are currently seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Project Officer in the Operations Section.We are looking for a determined, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual with experience in general developmental programs and NGO administration.

Position: Project Officer
Hierarchical superior:Executive Director
Location: Sunyani, Ghana

Position type: Full time, starting from 01 May 2022
Contract type: Fixed-duration contract
Contract length: 6 months, renewable
Mode and level of remuneration:Negotiable

Job summary:

• The Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation of diverse project activities and task assigned to attain goals and objectives
• The Project Officer will be responsible for overseeing project work-plan performance, participating in project planning ,budgeting,implementation,monitoring,reporting and program development in project site

1.0 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

1.1 Project Planning

• With guidance from the Executive Director,initiate planning for project (Operational Planning, Budgeting)
• Participating in developing project proposals and project documentation
• Assist Executive Director to develop work plan with partners if necessary

1.2 Project Implementation

• Coordinate with the team and partner to conduct capacity building trainings for partners
• Supporting the Executive Director in all aspects of the program implementation and development as requested.
• Responsible for supporting the program’s advocacy plan
• Establish monitoring and evaluation systems including indicators
• Actively assist and participate in project events (meetings/workshops/trainings)
• Undertake other program administration tasks as and when necessary
• Ensure transparency, ethical conduct and efficiency in project implementation

1.3 Reporting

• Reporting on project activities and expenditure as requested by the Executive Director and according to project timeframes
• Preparing of monthly,quarterly and annual reports.
• Report to Executive Director any of changes which impact to the project implementation

1.4 Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Be responsible for monitoring and supervision of activities implemented in the project’s sites to ensure effective implementation.
• Supervising and recording project activities expenditure against budget
• Responsible for managing project database and other M&E tools
• Implement the project M&E plan in a professional manner
• Visit project sites on a regular basis
• Participate in Project review
• Participate in Planning for transfer / transition of achievements

2.0 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

• Provide technical support to project team and partners when necessary
• Identifying training needs of partners and beneficiaries in the context of the project
• Contribute in developing operating tools for project interventions
• Assist in reviewing and redesigning intervention in consultation with the Project managerand partners and in response to evolving needs of target groups
• Compile / document lessons learnt and intervention model
• Participating in designing research /study , collecting analyzing data, translating document research findings together with other project team members, partners and consultants
• Preparing and facilitating together with project team, consultant and local partner to plan,design and conduct workshops and trainings.
• Facilitating and supporting project partners, consultant and project team to develop training manual and other IEC materials…

3.0 COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

3.1 Internal Communications

• Prepare and participate in periodical meetings
• Provide the Communications officer with contacts for database (donors, consultants, networks)
• Coordinate with project teams in documentation of projects achievements

3.2 External Communications

• Assist in project special events together with the Communications officer and the Executive Director.
• Support the Communications officer in the production of communications tools: video clips, leaflet, press release/press kit,database
• Support in organization of visits (of donors,home office personnel,other visitors)
• Establish relationship and attends technical meetings with other NGOs and networks when appropriate
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with other organizations and leverage resources

4.0 GENERAL MANAGEMENT

• Participate in developing long-range strategic goals and strategies consistent with the mission and capabilities of Initiative.
• Report regularly to the Executive Director about project management matters
• Implement project operating procedures together with project team members
• Ensure compliance with Initiative: SOHI policies and procedures

5.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Monitoring Project expenditure based on a clear project plan and applied all required Financial regulations (by donors and Initiative: SOHI global standards)
• Supporting Project partners to develop the project budget in a participatory manner
• Support Finances in payments procedure (verification, followup)
• Participate in the controlling of the appropriateness and compliance of the program operations, narrative work plan, and budgets
• Assisting the Executive Director to develop quarterly / annually financial plan

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection Criteria and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project management or administration, Engineering, WASH or related field;
• At least 2 years’ experience in development projects
• Monitoring and evaluation skills desirable;
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking and interpersonal interactions;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with community organizations, government officials, corporate executives, general public and staff;
• A spirit of achieving excellence and team building;
• Demonstration of honesty, transparency, accountability;
• Demonstration of ethical and critical way of thinking;
• Perfect command of English, especially in report and proposal writing;
• Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Skype, Gmail, GoogleDocs, GoogleDrive, and proficiency in Excel.

Location: Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

To apply,send CV to:

sohighana@yahoo.com

Incomplete and late applications will NOT be considered.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Initiative: Solidarity For Humanity International (SOHI) provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Job Vacancy For Social Worker

Posted on: February 14th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, Awutu-Senya & Ada,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,25 Feb-2022};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is a child welfare organisation that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Social Worker

Job Summary

• Under the leadership of the Project Coordinator, the social worker will support project development in the field of family strengthening in line with the approved concept note, logframe and budget.
• He/she will be responsible to support children who were trafficked being reintergrated into their families and those at risk of being trafficked and will lose the care of their biological family
• This includes direct work with the children, caregivers and communities, based on the professional social work practice, ethic, values to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community
• He/she is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the family development plans with the active participation of children and caregivers

Qualification Required & Experience

• Hold a first Degree in social worker, sociology, economics or community development
• Have a minimum of a 2 years experience in child development and project management
• Possess positive and professional approach, highly organised, able to work independently, use initiative and keep commitments
• Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Strategic thinker combined with practical “can do” attitude
• Possess strong supervisory, organisational and time management skills with precision to meet deadlines
• Must be knowledgeable in Child Rights and Child Safe Guarding practices
• Team player & ability to cooperate with Heads of departments and projects

Location: Awutu-Senya & Ada

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to:

human.resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2022

Job Vacancy For Project Coordinator

Posted on: February 14th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, Awutu-Senya,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,25 Feb-2022};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is a child welfare organisation that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Project Coordinator

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating our “Protecting the Future” Project in the Awutu-Senya and the Ada West districts in the Tema Programme location.
• In particular, s/he coordinates project implementation according to the project proposal and the result based management (RBM) approach, including monitoring and reporting (prepare/compile and defend both narrative progress reports and financial reports) and development of short stories for the donor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Hold a First Degree in Development Studies, Social sciences, Economics, Management or related discipline. 2nd Degree is an added advantage
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in direct project management, monitoring and evaluation within a development context.
• Experience working on Child Labour and Child trafficking related projects, community-based organisation and local authorities is essential.
• Knowledge of donor management is an asset
• Have a thorough understanding & exposure to project design and development, project management / project cycle management, budgeting and budget management
• Have knowledge of the local employment opportunities and challenges
• Possess positive and professional approach, highly organised, leadership ability and innovation, flexible, self-drive and ability to work very fast and under strict deadlines keeping commitments
• Possess strong coordination and team management ability, report writing skills (both physical and financial) on timely basis
• Have excellent analytical skills with ability to analyse issues within local and global contexts
• Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Strategic thinker combined with proactical “Can do” attitude

Location: Awutu-Senya

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to:

humanresource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2022

Job Vacancy For Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

Posted on: February 14th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential, Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,21 Feb-2022};

A reputable Women’s rights non-profit organisation in Accra is seeking the services of a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager (MEL Manager)

The Role

• The MEL Manager will be responsible and ultimately accountable for developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and activities across the organisations service delivery, advocacy and lobbying work, ensuring that we can effectively monitor change, assess and provide evidence of the organisation’s impact and share evidence and learning across the organisation’s networks
• S/He will lead on all MEL related functions and tasks in supporting the effective planning and implementation of a 33-months project implemented across communities in a Region in partnership with a UK-based charity.
• The project aims to regulate children’s involvement in domestic work and protect children who are being exploited.
• The role requires interactions with vulnerable children and young people, as well as adults who employ or work with them

Qualification Required & Experience

• Advanced degree in social sciences or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role or 5 years experience managing international development and/or children’s rights multi-year projects
• Proven knowledge and experience in programme management cycle-planning, monitoring, evaluation, documentation/reporting/sharing and learning
• Demonstrable expertise in developing and implementing M&E systems
• Experience collating and analysing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation data from multiple sources to prepare succinct and compelling reports tailored to the needs of diverse audiences
• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative data processing and analysis skills, including adapting/developing monitoring tools and surveys
• Demonstrate an awareness of child safeguarding issues in monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency with Excel, including data analysis techniques
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically
• Fluency in English written and verbal
• Conversant with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work on your initiative as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Proven knowledge and experience in using child-friendly monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• Conversant with statistical packages e.g. SPSS and Ei info
• Experience in the use of mobile data collection and support systems such as KOBO, ODK

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should download the application form

Download Application Form

submit via email:

txaps43b@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 February, 2022

Job Vacancy For National Coordinator

Posted on: February 9th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,19 Feb-2022};

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Project planning and Management

• Oversee the identification, selection and supervision of national consultants and experts, in close consultation with the UNDP Country Office Programme Support Unit and the IRFF Regional Advisor;
• In consultation with the UNDP Country Office and Global IRFF Team S/he will undertake the work-planning process. Shall ensure that the workplan and a fully costed budget are prepared in accordance with POPP/PPM Guidelines and signed off by the Deputy Resident Representative and Team Leader of the IRFF;
• Supervise the work of national experts and coordinate with institutions to ensure outputs are delivered on time, within the set budget, and to high quality standards;
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure administrative requirements and budgets are managed and executed in a timely and appropriate manner and within UNDP and donor rules and regulations;
• Organise all relevant project workshops in a consultative manner, involving a wide variety of Insurance and Risk Finance stakeholders, including the government, private sector, NGOs, donors and academia;
• Ensure a timely identification of risks in implementation at the national level and communication to the UNDP SMT and the global IRFF team;
• Organise bi-monthly meetings of with the Technical Advisors and Regional Specialist from the global IRFF team;
• Supports in resource mobilization efforts and project development.

b. Project administration

• Timely and efficient projects administration according to plans and UNDP procedures;
• Prepares all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with both the National Implementation and Direct Implementation financial rules and procedures;
• Maintains the budget and expenditure of projects within a portfolio, including formulation, revisions, and record keeping in ATLAS, monthly status reports, and reporting and liaising with the UNDP on budget matters;
• Supports updated project information in ATLAS;
• Supports project audit and facilitate access by auditors to project documentation, personnel, and institutions involved in the project;
• Supports organization of HACT assurance activities, including spot checks and programme visits;
• Regularly advises Implementing Partners or Responsible Partners on HACT related issues;
• Initiates procurement actions for ICs, goods, works and services according to procurement plans;
• Compiles supporting documents for procurement processes and ensures that supporting documents are complete;
• Creates e-requisitions in ATLAS to initiate procurement processes, ensures the accuracy of the COA of the e-req;
• Facilitates the periodic asset, inventory and supplies verification.

c. Reporting and M&E

• Support the development of project M&E plans;
• Lead project monitoring, reporting and evaluation at national level, draft monthly and quarterly reports for review by the lead expert and submission to the global IRFF team;
• Update Country Risk Log and monitor UNDP SES Requirements;
• Prepare quarterly and Annual Progress Report.

d. Communications and Stakeholder engagement

• Arrange and facilitate stakeholder workshops and strategic engagement with key stakeholders at different levels;
• Undertake stakeholder mappings;
• Arrange and undertake interviews for CO with key stakeholders;
• Coordinate and collect information and data required from key stakeholders;
• Develop briefing notes, case studies, press releases, web articles and other media products as required;
• Assist with research and write and edit sections of technical reports as required;
• Review all national level deliverables to ensure quality and consistency with the IRFF methodology;
• Develop workshop reports for the inception workshop and all technical workshops.

e. Resource Mobilization and Partnerships

• Identify resource mobilization opportunities;
• Support the drafting of concept notes and proposal;
• Identify and nurture partnerships for risk and inclusive financing solutions;
• Support detail analysis of funding landscape for risk financing and inclusive insurance.

Institutional Arrangement

• The National Project Coordinator will be based in the Environment and Climate Cluster and work under the direct supervision of Team Leader and Environment and climate change specialist with a secondary reporting line to the IRFF Regional Specialist.

Functional/Technical competencies

• Biodiversity and Eco systems Management :Knowledge of conservation, sustainable use and access and benefit sharing of biodiversity, land, forests and oceans and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
• ???Forests and development: Knowledge of forestry and development and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
• Sustainable development :Knowledge of sustainable development concepts, principles and issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, covering the economic, social and environmental dimensions.
• Project management :Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
• Result Based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results.
• Knowledge management :Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge.
• Relationship management: Ability to engage and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, Inter-Agency Coordination and forge.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree or bachelor’s degree in Development Finance, Actuarial Science/insurance , Economics, business administration, Development Management, Public Policy or related field, or another field combined with relevant work in Financial Services/Insurance Industry experience.

Experience:

• With Master’s Degree minimum of 5 years or with bachelor’s degree minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in the implementation of projects relevant to insurance and risk finance, sustainable finance, or financial inclusion;
• Prior experience with UNDP projects would be an asset;
• Experience in conducting inclusive and risk financing diagnostic reviews;
• Experience in collaborating with international and national experts and institutions;
• Experience in the area of insurance and risk financing, sustainable financing or financial inclusion.
• Experience in project cycle management (in particular project administration) in the public or private sector or international organizations.
• Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning software is desirable.
• Experience in UN organization is an asset.
• Sound understanding of key software packages (MS Office);

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 19 February, 2022

Job Vacancy For Intern, PFM (Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID)

Posted on: February 4th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,14 Feb-2022};

Project Brief:

The Project contributes to the development of Governance by improving transparency, internal accountability, participation and public service delivery.

Scope of the Role:

The intern will be part of the Public Financial Management (PFM) of GovID Programme. The job will entail working with national institutions like the MoF, MLGDRD, MDAs, RCCs and MMDAs to strengthen public financial management that is geared towards inclusive development. The focus will be on supporting the PFM Component in advising MDAs and MMDAs in planning and budgeting for inclusive development.

Tasks

• Support the design and implementation of capacity building projects with partner institutions to strengthen budget implementation at the national and sub-national levels
• Contribute to the timely implementation of workplans
• Assist in the monitoring of activities
• Contribute to the reporting and knowledge management of the GovID Programme
• Support the design and preparation of workshops, seminars and other events for the component
• Support regular engagements with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualification Required & Experience

• Students currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme or having finished their Bachelor’s degree in the field of Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies or related fields less than six months ago by the start of the internship may apply.
• Foundational knowledge and strong interest in Public Financial Management, Budgeting, Decentralisation, Public Service Delivery
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Motivated team player with an organized, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach
• Excellent command of the English language (written & spoken)
• Ideally, you have already gained some practical experience in international cooperation.
• The use of all Microsoft suits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

patrick.ogbey@giz.de indicating Intern, PFM in the subject space.

Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider application unsuccessful.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 14 February, 2022

Job Vacancy For Family Planning and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Program Officer

Posted on: January 24th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

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TITLE: Family Planning and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Program Officer

PROJECT: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana

The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

The Family Planning and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to and routinely liaise with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Services and other counterparts to ensure in-country contraceptive, family planning, maternal neonatal and child health (MNCH) commodity availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of contraceptive, family planning and MNCH commodity distribution, liaising closely with the MOH to ensure commodity availability in Ghana.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the MOH and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in national forecasting and quantification of contraceptive, family planning and MNCH commodities to prepare and update supply plans to donors.
• Provide oversight in the management of the pipeline of commodities.
• Assist the MOH with drafting and submitting commodity procurement requests for USAID-funded contraceptive, family planning and MNCH commodities and in monthly commodity distribution planning to ensure health facilities have sufficient stock to meet patient needs.
• Contribute to, and participate in condom promotion activities, particularly on strengthening the coordination between the public and private sector and civil society.
• Regularly report on stock status of commodities, as well as health facility performance in security related to contraceptive and family planning commodities and case management.
• Assist with End Use Verification (EUV) exercises, ensuring that MOH and GHS staff is cognizant of data collection methodologies.
• Provide technical assistance to MOH in conducting and measuring performance monitoring and supervision activities at the health facility level.
• Inform leadership of potential short-term technical assistance needs as required.
• Assist with preparing annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
• Provide and/or organize technical assistance and training for MOH and GHS staff across all levels in contraceptive and family planning as well as MNCH commodity management.
• Collaborate with other members of the Systems Strengthening team focused on capacity building and MIS to have a harmonized approach to ensuring MOH and GHS staff are equipped with the skills to address supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with MoH/GHS and key stakeholders to build capacity and utilize the GhiLMIS.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required.

Level of Effort and Location: This is a long-term position and will be based in Accra, with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 07 February, 2022