{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

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

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide leadership to the Supply Chain Management, Administration, IT, Fleet Management,  Security, Transport/Travel, vehicle management and general support services functions and to ensure that these functions have systems and skilled personnel to support the operations of the National Office in a timely, technologically-sound, professional and cost-effective manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Lead the development, implementation and review of systems for each department / unit to ensure they are aligned to set standards.
•   Develop, implement and review the operating plans and budgets for the Division and support other Divisions and projects/programs to prepare their own budgets and procurement plans.
•   Provide line management and leadership to staff of the departments/units falling under this Division.
•   Assist the Finance and Support Services Director in accessing and coordinating technical resources available from the Global Center or Region for Support Services Division.
•   Participate in the negotiation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the Global Center and/or Region.
•   Liaise with Security Focal Person to ensure the implementation of the Security Protocol.
•   Assist the Operations Division to integrate sound security practices into their operations so as to enhance the safety and security of staff, assets and programs.
•   Mentor, coach and develop the capacity of Functional Leaders under the Division into competent, accountable and high performance teams.
•   Work with Operations Division to establish a comprehensive inventory of Area Development Programme office premises with adequate documentation on any legal aspects, ownership documentation and transition plans.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain / Logistics Management
•   Professional technical skills in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Administration
•   At least 5 years in senior management in  a comparable organization
•   Demonstrated ability in leadership and team building
•   Supervisory skills
•   Strong communication and facilitation skills
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 07 February, 2014

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

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

•   We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals.
•   Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Embassy of Brazil,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

From 29th January 2014 to 7th February, the Embassy of Brazil in Ghana is receiving applications regarding the recruitment of local staff for the position of Technical Assistant Economic & Trade Section

For the position, knowledge or Portuguese is a requisite prerequisite

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Further information may be obtained at the Brazilian Embasssy ( No. 4 Fifth Link, Off Senchi Street, Airport Residential Area, Accra) or by email:-

brasemb.acra@itamaraty.gov.br

Emails requesting information should preferably be written in Portuguese.

Closing Date: 14 February, 2014

{OIC International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

OIC International (OICI) is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to building self-reliance and entrepreneurship through sustainable technical and vocational skills development. We believe in empowering individuals, institutions and communities through the transfer of knowledge and skills. Our programs arc community-based and market driven to ensure that they meet community needs and are fiscally responsible to enable our beneficiaries to become productive members of their communities through the provision of life, job and business skills. We believe that development is a communal effort and that only through effective cooperation will the needs of the developing world be met, In this spirit, we have a proud history of welcoming international, national, regional and local partners in all our work.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration
•   At least two years of significant professional experience in coordinating all enterprise development and income generation activities of women, select target communities

All candidates must possess:

•   Excellent administrative and organizational management skills
•   Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English
•   Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
•   Advanced word, excel and powerpoint experience

Location: Kenyasi, Brong Ahafo Region

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please submit cover letter, CV, references as well as salary and benefit requirements to:-

bgebu@oic.org

Please place the job title in the subject line of the email. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Closing Date: 6 February, 2014

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

With over 800 network members around the world. Penplusbytes is not-for-profit organisation that works in governance and accountability, new media and innovations as well as oil, gas and mining sectors. The organisation aims to contribute to a future in which quick access to better information contributes to making democracy in Africa more tangible.

To provide leadership for the development and implementation of Penplusbytes’ fundraising, partnership and outreach activities in order to secure funding, technical support organisational core costs and for program work in mining, oil & gas, technology & governance and new media innovations.

Reporting to the President, the Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator will forge partnerships and reach out to organisation stakeholders and primary target and to solicit project ideas and funding.

The incumbent will work with the President and program managers to engage with stakeholders across government parliament and private sector. This post will involve occasional local and international travel

Competencies

•   Strong Understanding of new media and governance sector
•   Strong persuading, influencing, communications and writing skills:
•   Ability to effectively work with multi-disciplinary teams in ambiguously or undefined problem spaces.
•   Demonstrated sense of initiative and problem-solving skills.
•   Understanding of sector partners’ workflows and agendas;
•   Excellent computer and online skills

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum first-level university degree in combination with two additional years qualifying experience
•   Experience with technology innovation and demonstrated ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
•   Practical work experience in marketing, public relations and/or management activities related to partnerships building
•   Demonstrated success in negotiations with government, donor agencies and private sector actors.
•   Experience with writing proposals for funding from multi-donors.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly forward your application and CV to:

info@penplusbytes.org

Closing Date: 07 February, 2014

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

The UNAIDS Ghana Office wishes to announce the following vacancy:

Post Title: National Programme Officer (Strategic Information)
Grade: NO-C
Post Status: Fixed-Term
Effective: 02 January 2013

Key Responsibilities:

The incumbent supports UNAIDS; reinforced and reinvigorated strategic information role focused on assessing progress and identifying programmatic gaps of the country’s AIDS response, under the direct supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator and with technical guidance from the Regional Support Team and relevant headquarters units and departments. The incumbent plays a pivotal role in providing the evidence needed by the UNAIDS Country office to fulfill its strategic role in the country. This is done by analysis of data on the status and trends in the epidemic and the response, to quickly and efficiently assess the impacts of past efforts and chart the way forward. These analyses and suggested programmatic actions will be shared with Regional Support Team and headquarters to enrich the aggregated picture at regional and global levels.

In particular, the incumbent:

•   Supports the prioritisation, process and technical aspects of data collection and compilation, and analysis related to epidemiology and the response, in view of informing future programme efforts, including:
1)  Surveillance, surveys and mapping;
2)  Analyses of programmatic and survey data on the response;
3)  Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation systems;
4)  Analyses of status and trends of the epidemic;
5)  Analyses of the distribution of new infections by geography and by mode of transmission;
6)  Triangulation and modelling of epidemiological and response data to assess impact and identify programmatic gaps;
•   Assists the UNAIDS Country Co-ordinator in reinforcing capacity of national counterparts in data collection, data analysis, reporting and using evidence for programming;
•   Liaises and works closely with country level partners including GFTAM, bilateral agencies including PEPFAR, International NGOs on advancing an evidence informed approach to the national AIDS response;
•   Ensures follow-up and provide supports to the UNAIDS Country Co-ordinator for specific programmatic actions and reprogramming informed by strategic analyses that identify programme gaps;
•   Proactively assists the UNAIDS Country Co-ordinator in monitroing the UN Joint Programme on AIDS and provides assistance to all agencies on monitoring of the implementation of UBRAF and UNDAF
•   Supports reporting at national level and contributes data and analyses to the regional and global level;
•   Performs other related duties as assigned, including replacing and/or backstopping for others

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced university degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or demography

Experience:

•   Essential: A minimum of 3 to 6 years of professional work experience in the design, development and operational application of strategic information systems of AIDS programmes in low and middle income country settings.

Languages:

•   Fluent in English (both oral and written)
•   Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language

Functional/Technical Knowledge/Skills:

•   Quantitative skills to analyse data. Skills in translating data into proposals for policy review. Good understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its impact on countries. Knowledge of development and multi-sectoral issues. Knowledge of the policy environment of the national HIV response

UNAIDS Values:

•   Commitment to the AIDS response
•   Integrity
•   Respect for diversity

Core Competencies:

•   Working in teams
•   Communicating with impact
•   Applying expertise
•   Delivering results
•   Being accountable

Managerial Competencies:

•   Managing performance and resources
•   Developing and empowering others
•   Exercising sound judgment
•   Building relationships and networks

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their CV and a page of motivated letter by e-mail subject “National Programme Officer – Strategic Information” to: haileg@unaids.org and copy: oppongm@unaids.org. Hard copies should be mailed or hand delivered to:

The Country Co-ordinator
UNAIDS
P. O. Box GP 1423
Accra

Or

UNAIDS
House No 33, Rangoon Avenue
(Opposite the Algeria Embassy)
Cantonments

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged. Detailed job description is available for interested applicants at the UNAIDS Ghana Office (Cantonments)

Closing Date: 12 February, 2014

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

AECOM International Development is seeking personnel with backgrounds and technical skills in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) service delivery and related fields for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural and peri-urban communities in Ghana.  The project will work with local communities and government counterparts  to improve and expand WASH  related services.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Individuals with the following background skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
•   Expanding access to water and sanitation in rural communities
•   Designing and implementing WASH social marketing and/or behavior change communication programs
•   Designing, constructing and/or rehabilitating small-scale water and sanitation infrastructure
•   Facilitating private sector engagement in the delivery of WASH-related products and services
•   Establishing community systems for service delivery, operations, maintenance and management
•   Building water and WASH management capacity in government and public organizations
•   Developing policy and approaches to support sustainable water and sanitation service delivery
•   Empowering women to take on leadership roles in water and WASH management
•   USAID project administration & management, rules & regulations, and monitoring and evaluation systems

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send all CVs or resumes to:-

westafricaaecom@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 February, 2014