{World Vision International,Bolgatanga-Upper East Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-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.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Provides support for the People & Culture function within the Bolga Base Office and guidance to the Area Development Managers (ADP)  and Projects Managers in the interpretation & application of terms and conditions of service to all employees in the areas of human resources management, employee relations, staff development, career management & employees’ welfare.

Job Grade: 14 HAY
Job Locations: Bolga – Upper East Region

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Provide interpretation & application of policies, procedures, terms and conditions of service, etc. to all employees.
•   Advises and counsels the Base Team and ADP/Project managers on people related issues.
•   Submit monthly, semi-annual and annual Base & ADP People & Culture Report.
•   Collate learning and development needs within the Base and ADPs for incorporation into the annual learning & development operational plan.
•   Monitor and report staff who have participated and benefitted from the annual training plan to P&C Manager / Learning & Development records.
•   Manage the base & ADP staff employee appraisal process and ensure that the performance of staff is monitored and documented.
•   Provide the required coaching and support for new hires and ensure probationary reviews are completed on a timely manner and results and recommendations are communicated properly to the concerned parties.
•   Work with Base and ADP staff to complete contract appraisals for contract staff and support contract renewal/separation processes in close coordination and within the guidelines and approvals of the Operations Base Team Leader (OBTL) and People & Culture Director.
•   Support staff welfare and social activities at the Base & ADPs level.
•   Ensure employee files are accurate and well managed and always kept under lock and key.
•   Ensure effective implementation of people & culture initiatives at the base & ADPs in close coordination with People & Culture Director.
•   Ensure new hires are properly oriented at the beginning of their assignment and conduct annual orientation update to existing staff at the base and ADP level.
•   Handle and manage internship / national service personnel programs and assignments in their respective bases and ADPs as per World Vision Ghana policy.
•   Support OBTL and ADP Managers in addressing issues related to World Vision Total Rewards Philosophy (Compensation and Benefits).
•   Ensure the Base office is adequately managed – type, receive and send correspondence, photocopying, provision of protocol and guest relations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor degree in human resources management, business administration, general management or any other related field.
•   3 years of experience in human resources position
•   Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to take and lead new initiatives
•   Good communications and mediations skills
•   Good organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and meeting the required deadlines.
•   Team player with a caring personality to adhere to staff care needs
•   Ability to demonstrate life/work balance and encourage others to do so
•   Ability to advise and coach others, when necessary.
•   Fluency in English and working knowledge of French, while mastering local languages is a plus.

Location: Bolgatanga, Upper East Region

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: 20 January, 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.

{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

RTI (www.rti.org)is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and muiltidisciplinary services

Job Summary

RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support the anticipated four-year DFID-funded Girls Participatory Approaches for Student Success (G-PASS) programme. This programme will support improvements in the quality of initial teacher training; strengthen teaching practices; and promote girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools in order to improve learning outcomes. The position will be based in Ghana.

The M&E Specialist will be responsible for monitoring, evaluation and reporting-related activities and requirements of the programme, including development of the programme’s M&E framework and performance monitoring system, and supervision and maintenance of data collection systems (including developing and maintaining a project database).  This individual will also contribute to design and management of program assessments and evaluations and promote a culture of evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities:

•   Work closely with the Team Leader, partners, DFID and other external stakeholders to develop, inform and finalise the programme’s logical framework, including establishment of mechanisms to record, monitor, aggregate and report progress against the identified indicators [e.g. development of baselines, milestones, targets and data sources].
•   Manage all M&E activities and reporting for the programme. Measure progress toward achieving results. Collect and report on indicators required by DFID.
•   Work closely with Team Leader to ensure the collection and analysis of data will be used for more effective management and continuous improvement in the delivery of Output 3 and its contribution to the development of the programme as a whole.
•   Perform regular monitoring and reporting through field visits with DFID staff and the evaluation teams.
•   Establish appropriate quarterly reporting mechanisms in coordination with the evaluation teams (under a separate contract) to contribute to the monitoring of G-PASS outputs and outcome.
•   In close coordination with the Finance and Grants Manager, develop and implement robust system for collecting, monitoring, reporting, and analysing grants recipient performance data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters-level degree in education, research, M&E or related field.
•   Minimum of 6 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded projects, preferably for education programs in Ghana with USAID and/or DFID-funded projects.
•   Experience in development of logical frameworks, data collection, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and dissemination of results.
•   Exceptional technical skills in data management, M&E, survey design, implementation, mapping, and/or learning assessment.
•   Knowledge of DFID system of indicators, results, and reporting preferred.
•   Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
•   Ability to develop effective working relationships with DFID, government officials, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
•   Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other MS Office software required; knowledge of STATA data analysis software desired.
•   Prior experience and familiarity with international development partners’ monitoring and evaluation procedures and reporting requirements, particularly USAID and DFID, are a plus.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
•   Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites around the country.
•   Fluency in English is required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:-

Ghana@rti.org

Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. All positions require fluency in English

Closing Date: 13 February, 2014

{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

RTI (www.rti.org)is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and muiltidisciplinary services

Job Summary

RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is seeking a Team Leader  to support the anticipated four-year DFID-funded Girls Participatory Approached for Student Success (G-PASS) programme. This programme will support improvements in the quality of initial teacher training; strengthen teaching practices; and promote girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools in order to improve learning outcomes. The position will be based in Ghana.

Responsibilities:

•   Serve as the primary person responsible for overseeing personnel and directing programme management and operations, including financial management, cost control, partner management, programme planning, performance monitoring, financial reporting, and client relations
•   Provide day-to-day oversight of programme operations, planning and implementation
•   Foster and manage relationships with DFID and the overall G-PASS Steering Committee who will provide strategic direction to the implementation of all outputs.
•   Serve as RTI’s primary liaison to programme stakeholders including the Ministry of Education/Ghana Education Service, Colleges of Education, Ghanaian universities and institutions, national institutions responsible for oversight of teacher education, international and local education NGOs and CBOs, and Ghana private sector education participants.
•   Liaise with other government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners;
•   Facilitate coherence between all G-PASS activities and partners to ensure coordinated and effective implementation
•   Liaise with RTI head office and relevant technical support units to ensure high-quality, cost-conscious, and timely delivery of technical and contractual deliverables
•   Develop and implement annual project work plans and performance milestone plans;
•   Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations;
•   Ensure the timely and quality completion of all programme quarterly and annual technical and financial deliverables and reports;
•   Supervise and provide direction to all programme technical and administrative staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in education or related field
•   Minimum of 10 years of experience implementing education improvement projects in Africa
•   5 years of experience managing large-scale projects that involve donor project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements, particularly DFID.
•   Prior experience managing DFID-funded programmes preferred
•   Experience working in the education sector in Ghana preferred
•   Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: teacher professional development, pre-service training, and girls’ education
•   Experience overseeing small grant programs preferred
•   Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues at all levels as well as internal and external clients
•   Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a reputation for strong personnel and programme management
•   Willingness and ability to live and work in Ghana for the duration of the Programme.
•   Fluency in English required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:-

Ghana@rti.org

Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. All positions require fluency in English

Closing Date: 13 February, 2014

{Association of Church Development Projects,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The ultimate outcome of this 6-year project is to enhance food security and resilience for poor male and female smallholder farmers (35% male/65% female) and their households in the three northern regions.  This ultimate outcome is to be achieved through increased, diversified and more equitable agricultural production; and increased, diversified and more equitable incomes and assets.

his position is open to Ghana nationals only.

ACDEP, a local NGO, is currently recruiting for the position of Gender Officer for a project in northern Ghana.  The incumbent will operate out of the project’s regional office in Wa, Upper West Region.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Gender Officer is directly answerable to the Regional Coordinator. He/she is responsible for supporting the implementation of the project’s gender equality strategy at the regional level. Working together with the Gender Equality Specialist (based in the Tamale office), as well as project staff and local partners, he/she will support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender integrated and sex-specific interventions.

This includes working in close collaboration with the Gender Equality Specialist and Officers in the Tamale and Bolga offices, as well as the project specialists and staff in the Tamale and regional offices (in the areas of climate change adaptation/environment, monitoring and evaluation, gender equality, crops, livestock, marketing and income generating activities).

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Scope of work

•   Under the guidance of the project’s Gender Specialist (based in Tamale), provide technical support to project staff and implementing organizations to strengthen capacity in mainstreaming gender equality in project programming;
•   In collaboration with project staff and implementing organizations, ensure gender equality issues are integrated in all training curriculum, as appropriate;
•   Verify that results-based reports include gender equality considerations;
•   In collaboration with the regional office’s M&E officer, participate in baseline data collection for the project, ensuring it is gender-disaggregated as appropriate, and analyze;
•   Under the leadership of the Gender Specialist, develop practical tools and culturally-appropriate learning materials to help staff and implementing organizations incorporate gender equality into their daily work, and monitor the use of these tools;
•   In collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation specialist and staff, conduct qualitative studies, e.g. through focus group discussions, to enhance understanding of gender equality issues and how they affect project beneficiaries;
•   Provide input into the development of annual work plans and budgets, including annual milestones;
•   Prepare regular progress reports that will be incorporated into reports to the donor;
•   Establish and maintain a good rapport with local government officials and community leaders;
•   Ensure efficient use of project resources; and
•   Under the leadership of the organization’s Documentation and Publication Unit, document information on gender integration, results and lessons learned.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•   University degree in social sciences, e.g. in gender studies, or other relevant discipline, with a focus on gender related studies.
•   At least 3 years of work experience(over and above national service) providing technical advice on gender equality programming;
•   Previous experience in designing, supporting implementation and reporting against integration of gender equality into baseline studies is considered an asset.
•   Previous experience working on donor funded projects considered an asset.
•   Work experience in the agricultural sector or in economic development is considered an asset.

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Strong gender analysis and writing skills.
•   Good knowledge of how to analyze statistics from a gender perspective.
•   Good computer skills in Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
•   Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with colleagues and farmers.
•   Demonstrated capacity to work in teams with colleagues.
•   Ability to speak at least one language commonly spoken in the region of posting. Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
•   Ability to work up to 50% of the time in small rural communities.

Location: Wa, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit a covering letter detailing how their work experience and academic qualifications meet the requirements described above; their CV; and 3 professional references no later than January 27th, 2014 via e-mail to:

jobsapplications@yahoo.com

Please indicate in the subject line of the email, the position title being applied for.

•   The principles of employment equity are followed.
•   Suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
•   While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing Date: 27 February, 2014

{Camfed Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Camfed Ghana is seeking to recruit motivated and dynamic individuals to support its programmes.

Job Summary

•   You will assist in multiplying educational opportunities for girls and other vulnerable children by supporting the implementation of a strong eduction programme that gully addresses children’s rights and needs and engages their communities
•   You will assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Camfed’s enrichment and higher education programme

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You must have a relevant degree with at least 5 years’ experience in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Experience working with an international NGO and the ability to speak at least one northern language will be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

ghana@camfed.org

Closing Date: 20 January, 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,31 Jan-2014};

Camfed Ghana is seeking to recruit motivated and dynamic individuals to support its programmes.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

•   You will support the development of M&E plans to track programme indicators for donors and other partners, support programme implementation and identify best practice in areas of our work
•   You will be responsible for managing Camfed’s M&E databases system, including ensuring quality, timeliness and consolidation of programme data

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You must have strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis and management skills
•   You must have a degree in statistics, development, policy or a relevant field with at least 5 years working experience

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

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

ghana@camfed.org

Closing Date: 20 January, 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,31 Jan-2014};

You will be responsible for effective and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of training programmes for the Cama (Camfed Alumni) Network

Specific duties include:

Planning and budgeting for training programmes for the Cama (Camfed Alumni) Network, organizing trainings for the Cama Network, identifying training needs of Cama members and solving specific training problems, supporting the development of training materials to address training needs, facilitating trainings for Cama members and other Camfed stakeholders, developing and consolidating training reports, maintaining and updating the training database, monitoring and evaluating training activities and programmes, identifying and documenting case studies and good practices and other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a degree in a relevant field (Social Studies, Development Studies, etc), at least 5 years working experience in a related field, good report writing skills, good facilitation skills, experience of working with gender, education or other relevant development issues, experience working with an international NGO and the 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: 20 January, 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.

{Ghana Development Communities Association (GDCA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Empowerment for life is a Danida sponsored programme being implemented in the Northern Region by Ghana Development Communities Association (GDCA) and Youth Empowerment for Life (YEfL) in cooperation with the Danish partner Ghana Friendship Groups in Denmark. The programme focus areas are complementary Basic Education, Civil society Strengthening and Community- managed Livelihood Improvement.

The partners want to strengthen the monitoring, research and documentation capacity of the programme. Consequently, the programme seeks to employ an M&E and Research Officer to be in place by 1st March 2014

Job summary
The M&E/ Research Officer is responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of systems, tools and activities within M&E/Research in the E4L programme. She /he will give technical support to all relevant staff and play a crucial role in conducting research to provide information on the results of the progamme as well documenting and disseminating best practices and lesion learned to relevant stakeholders

Key duties include:

•   Is responsible for the design and the implementation of the M&E system of E4L, including development and updating of M&E tools and manual
•   Plans, organizes and coordinates monitoring and evaluation activities and consolidates the M&E system
•   Gives technical support to E&L staff, including supervising, training and assisting field and program staff in interpretation of data
•   Maintains and shares with E4L staff and relevant stakeholders, a collection of lessons learned, and success stories from E4L’s various programs activates/components for the purpose of learning through increased collaboration and interaction between program activities/ components.
•   Participates and contributes actively to setting up knowledge Management System in E4L. This includes developing a database for specific M&E data, with easy access/ retrieval.
•   Establishes links and partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to partner in research, reviews, evaluations relevant to the qualification and development of the programme
•   Promotes a research based approach in the E4L programme, including participation in and or coordination of research undertaken on relevant development issues. Herein, representation of the E4L programme in relevant seminars and /or conferences
•   Assists in any other activities that his/her direct supervisor may require

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Social Studies, development studies or in a relevant discipline such as education or communications. Masters level preferred.

Experience

•   At least 3 years of experience in the development, design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems. Research-related experience is preferred. Previous experience from working in an NGO is required. Engagement with relevant networks or research-institutions is an advantage

Skills and abilities required

•   A high level of proficiency in MS office suite is required. Skills in a data-base application will be an advantage. Good writing skills are required. Ability to use social media will be an added advantage. Team player and outgoing personality is a great asset

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants are required to complete an application format, which can be downloaded from this location: www. gdcaghana.org

Alternatively, interested applicants can request for the application form from E4L.MERDO@gdcaghana.org Individual CVs will not be accepted. Completed application forms together with a forwarding letter of not more than One page, indicating reasons for applying, their motivation and commitment, should be sent electronically only to:

The Programme Coordinator
Empowerment for Life Programme

E4L.MERDO@gdcaghana.org

Closing Date: 24 January, 2014

Due the large number of applicants, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

{MDG Centre West & Central Africa,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

The MDG Centre West Africa:
The MDG Centre was established in July 2004 by the Earth Institute at Columbia University and the UN Millennium Project with a broad purpose of assisting countries to develop operational strategies for achieving the MDGs, and to support their implementation at both local and national levels.

In early 2006, The MDG Centre reorganised to established two sub-regional centres covering East and Southern Africa (based in Nairobi) and West and Central Africa (based in Bamako). The MDG Centre West and Central Africa (WCA) is currently work in the following countries: Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal and is rapidly expanding to other countries in the region.

The West Africa MDG Centre focuses on two complementary scales:

•   At the national level, provide support to national Governments to develop Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)-based national strategies and plans;
•   At the sub national level, assist local governments to develop and implement MDG-based local development plans and strategies and assist pilot Millennium Villages Project (MVP) sites and Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) to achieve MDGs at local level

Job title:  SENIOR TELEMEDICINE MANAGER
Work station: ACCRA, Ghana with travel to Amansie West District

Position Summary

•   The Ghana Telemedicine Project is providing quality, affordable and sustainable primary health services through the adaptation of mobile and other information technologies to facilitate field consultations between patients in remote/hard-to-reach communities and physicians at the district hospital, preventing unnecessary referrals and more efficiently using valuable resources.

•   With funding from the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD), the telemedicine pilot project started in 2009 in the Bonsaaso Millennium Villages Project site in the Ashanti Region. A pilot was launched in the Amansie West District after consultations with various stakeholders.  The current phase of the project is a district wide learning process. Kick off for this district wide scale up project is foreseen in Q2`2014 after completion of a baseline assessment.

Overall purpose of the job

•   Reporting to the Regional Health Coordinator, MDG Centre, who is also the PI of the Project, under the supervision of the Director of the MDG Centre, and the Head of Health Millennium Villages based in New York.The purpose of the position is to lead Telemedicine project scaling up in Amansie West District.
•   Main tasks of the job:Facilitating strong relationship with Government Stakeholders and senior representatives
•   oversight and managing the M&E studies, give recommendations and challenge PhD students
1)  help define scope and methodology for a base line study
2)  help define indicators and ensure properly measured during project phase
3)  be sounding board and challenge PhD students
•   managing all aspects of the telemedicine project
•   (operational tasks will be covered by …..)
1)  proper project management
2)  ensure implementation and execution of agreed action plans in time
3)  close follow up and tracking
•   oversight and managing the M&E studies
•   reporting

The person should have the following;

•   NGO background and track record of successful project implementation
•   Strong
•   Ability to oversight on M&E study and guide/manage PhD students.
•   Positive reference of publications in field.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A professional higher degree in public health and strong background in field.
•   At least 2 years experience in health oriented activities at senior level or in a similar position with a non-governmental or development organization.
•   Strong leadership and communication skills
•   Ability to oversight on M&E study
•   Experienced in writing of reports and making presentations.
•   Good command in computer applications and packages
•   Ability to guide supervise/manage PhD students.
•   Positive reference of publications in field.
•   Fluency of both Written and Spoken English
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•   Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should apply by email, sending a full C.V. with names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to:

employment@mdgcenter.org  with a copy to recruitment@mdgwca.org

Closing Date: 30 January, 2014

•   “Application for Senior Telemedicine Manager” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
•   Applications will be considered until 02 December 2013 oar until the position is filled.
•   Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.mdgwca.org
www.millenniumpromise.org
www.unmillenniumproject.org
www.mdgwca.org