{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

{Ecowas Commission,Abuja, Nigeria,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is implementing an Eighteen (18) months project (October 2013 – March 2015) to replace current systems with a SAP ERP Public Sector solution for finance, materials management, travel management, human resources and payroll. The SAP server and hardware is housed at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters. The SAP environment, also to be supported at ECOWAS Commission Headquarters, is ECC 6.0.

The following SAP modules are to be installed, providing integrated enterprise resource planning and management:

•   Finance and Control (FI/CO)
•   Fund Management (FM)
•   Asset Management (AM)
•   Materials Management (MM)
•   Inventory Management (IM)
•   Human Resources Management (HRM)
•   Travel Management
•   Document Management Systems
•   Netweaver Portal
•   Employee Self Service [ESS]
•   Manager Self Service (MSS)

ECOWAS Commission requires the support of an experienced Change  Manager to work on the SAP Project. The Change Manager will be accountable for all the change activities within the SAP Implementation Programme.

Duties of the Consultant:
The change Manager will play a key role in supporting the deployment of technology by ensuring that project activities included in the project budget are delivered in line with agreed business change methodology that includes business transition planning, communication planning, working practices and training development, in order to realise business benefits. The person will focus on the people side of change – including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organisation structures. The primary focus will be creating and implementing change management plans that minimise employee resistance and generate total employee acceptance.

The change manager will act as a coach for senior leaders and executive   leadership by helping them fulfill their critical role of Change Sponsor and will also support the Project Team in integrating change management activities into the project plans.

The following Duties are key aspects of the Assignment:

•   Application of a structure methodology
•   Lead change management activities Completion of change management assessments
•   Creation of change management strategy
•   Identification, analysis, and preparation of risk mitigation tactics
•   Identification and management of anticipated resistance
•   Consultation and coaching of project implementation
•   Fully engaged in all phases of project implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Consultant selected to conduct this mission should have the following:

•   A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage
•   At least 5 years experience of business change management
•   Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
•   Proven knowledge and experience in the design and delivery of complex human capital change management programs
•   A change management certification is a plus
•   Knowledge and experience of using SAP or any similar ERP system, will be a definite edge.
•   The Consultant should also have:
•   Good knowledge of project management tools like Prince2, ITIL
•   Good knowledge of a project scheduling tool, e.g. MS Project
•   Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills
•   Excellent problem-solving skills
•   Capacity to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
•   Excellent knowledge of the working of international organisations
•   Candidate must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Consultants (Individual) to indicate their interest in providing these services. The interested Consultant must provide all information supporting their qualification to
Perform the services (kindly attach detailed curricuium vitaethat highlights the following: Curriculum and Certificates; Past Experience of similar jobs over the past ten (10) years; IT knowledge; knowledge of the area; language and any other information useful for the accomplishment of this project).

The selection will be based on comparison of curricuium vitae and the selected successful Consultant will be invited to submit Technical and Financial Proposals which will serve as the basis for negotiation of the Contract (Selection of Individual Consultant based on Qualification).Selected consultant should be in position to join • ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria within a month of receiving the final offer.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below   during office hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. (GMT+1) to 5.00 p.m. (GMT+1)

ECOWAS Commission,
Directorate of General Administration,
Procurement   Unit, 101,
Yakubu Gowon Crescent Asokoro District,
P.M.B 401 Abuja, Nigeria,

Or  email:  procurement@ecowas.int

Expression of interest must be delivered in sealed envelope and clearly marked: “RECRUITMENT OF A SAP PUBLIC SECTOR SYSTEM   CHANGE MANAGER, do not open except in presence of the   Tender Committee” to the address below by Wednesday, January 13,   2014 at 10.30 a.m (GMT+1),

The ECOWAS Tender Box is located in the Office of the Executive Assistant   of the Commissioner, Administration & Finance, 5th Floor ECOWAS Commission, 101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, PMB   401 Abuja Nigeria.

Closing Date: 13 January, 2014

This request for Eol can also be viewed on this website: www.ecowas.int/services

{World Vision International,Tamale,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.

Description

•   Job Grade: HAY 15
•   Job Locations:  Tamale

Purpose of the Position
The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining operations at the Regional Operating Center. He/She will be over-all accountable for all activities and projects as well as manage day-to-day operations and employees associated with the Center.

This includes oversight of an in-house vocational and technical school for formation of well drillers. Applicant should be capable of training in manual well drilling, basic hydrology and geology, borehole logging and maintenance, as well as business and money management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Develop and supervise a clear and concise training Curriculum, timeframe for trainers and trainees on tools manufacturing and manual borehole drilling;
•   Promote job creation through the training of identified trainees in the operation area by World Vision Teams.
•   Monitor and management of Financial and material resources (Bank account, transfer of money, security, budgets, supplies and capital items equipment and materials) in compliance with WV policies.
•   Develop, hold, update and maintain a day-today inventory data on tools and materials in store, in the workshop, the Regional Operating Centre (ROC) offices and in the operation field
•   Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement plan for raw materials as per World Vision store and procurement policies.
•   Oversee management of partner (community, government, inter-government, NGO, WASH partners) relations by facilitating good communication, coordinating and synergy in common goals
•   Lead the planning, the fabrication of manual drilling tools, Access pumps and all related accessories according to the field and partners need;
•   Assess the need, plan, procure, manufacture and distribute all needed drilling materials to the manual drilling teams in their respective operation areas;
•   Develop, plan and implement manual drilling operations in WASH Prioritized ADPs and project zone in relation with Ghana Integrated WASH Project Manager, Area Development Program Managers and OBTLs.
•   Produce a monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports on ROC activities to Access Development US
•   Frequent visit to the tools and equipment production workshops and drilling activities in the field.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor degree in Mechanics, electro-mechanics, hydrogeology, hydrology, engineering, or similar field.
•   Not less than 5 years post qualification experience in the process of well drilling including basic knowledge of hydrology and geology.
•   Fluency in English required.
•   A mechanical aptitude is necessary as well as an understanding of metalworking.
•   Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office is required for reporting and bookkeeping.
•   Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office is required for reporting and bookkeeping.

Location: Tamale

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: 31 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.

{Confidential,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

A reputable international organisation is seeking to fill the following position for an intended project: Senior Gender Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

•   Ensure the integration of gender across all program activities, with the objective of increasing gender equity in northern Ghana
•   Lead the Gender Strategy development and implementation incorporating specific and practical activities to integrate gender and enhance women and girls empowerment throughout the program implementation
•   Design and conduct gender awareness trainings for staff and partners and collaborate with local women’s groups, gender-focused organisations that are implementing similar gender activities to facilitate joint learning.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MSc. Degree in gender or related field
•   Minimum of ten years experience in gender development programs
•   Demonstrated experience in conducting gender analysis and integrated programming
•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume / CV to:-

axmayin@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2014

Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply

{Confidential,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

A reputable international organisation is seeking to fill the following position for an intended project: Senior Capacity Building and Training Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

•   Design and implement FBO and NGO strengthening programs
•   Conduct startup survey of NGO/FBOs in Northern Ghana
•   Track program implementation through development phases
•   Develop business management training manuals and materials as required
•   Design and implement business management training programs for NGO/FBO management and leadership

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc. Degree in business management (MBA preferred)
•   Strong background in SMME development with a minimum of ten years experience
•   Experience in NGO/BFO capacity strengthening programs
•   Training design, implementation and management

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume / CV to:-

axmayin@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2014

Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply

{Literacy Bridge Ghana,Wa-Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

At Literacy Bridge Ghana, our mission is to use information and communication technology (ICT) for development, with particular focus on health, education, and income. We help others overcome poverty through village access to on-demand knowledge.

We acknowledge that a wealth of crucial knowledge is already available throughout the rural districts of Ghana; the problem is connecting that knowledge with people who lack literacy skills and live without electricity. We address this problem with a simple and low-cost audio technology: the Talking Book. We designed the Talking Book to address the short and long-term needs of those we serve: it gets vital knowledge into their hands immediately while enabling them to practice and improve their literacy skills over time.

Currently, we focus on agricultural skills and health behaviors that are designed specifically for the needs of community members in rural villages in the Upper West Region. By providing on demand access to audio lessons on these subjects, we have shown an increase in incomes and an increase in behaviors that lead to lower mortality rates.

Literacy Bridge Ghana will be implementing a project on the Jirapa District and require for immediate employment the following vacancies.

Responsibilities

•   Mobilize and sensitize communities on key project strategies to ensure community ownership of the C4D interventions
•   Work closely with the Community Agents in the implementation of all C4D activities
•   Coordinate and or lead step down trainings of community based agents in the implementation of the project
•   Support the conduct of surveys and data gathering activities in the targeted communities
•   In collaboration with the M&E officer, ensure accurate data processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   Work closely with other community stakeholders like Assembly persons, Traditional leaders and other NGOs to ensure their buy-in in to the project

Reporting

Field Coordinators will report directly to the Field Manager who will manage and supervise all field related activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Educational level required: The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Degree in Community Development.
•   Experience in participatory community approaches as well as community stakeholder analysis.
•   Experience: Minimum of 3 years of development work experience with work. Previous work with an NGO is an added advantage
•   Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Location: Wa, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

All applications and C.Vs should be mail to:

info@literacybridgeghana.org

Closing Date: 02 January, 2014

{Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Transparency International (Tl), the leading international NGO fighting corruption and the parent organisation of Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has launched a three-year Open Governance Project to maximise citizens’ effective use of open governance to advocate for and impact change. Gil is the Hub of this new project for Africa and is therefore seeking a suitable candidate for appointment as the National Project Coordinator. This is a three-year project and the appointment will expire with the project,

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Responsible for the day-to-day management of the OG project including activities implementation, budget oversight, communications and advocacy
•   Prepare an advocacy and communications plan consistent with the OG project strategic and programme objectives;
•   Develop and disseminate advocacy materials and information on OG;
•   Identify and maintain good relationships with key partners, including OGP piatforms and structures, NGOs, government agencies, and journalists;
•   Update and maintain a dedicated website page and social media tools to promote information and public engagement;
•   Obtain, understand, and effectively communicate and disseminate project results in a timely manner to the OG partners in Africa and beyond;
•   Regularly compile content collected from progress made in different African countries involved in the OG project;
•   Prepare quarterly progress reports on the implementation of project activities for submission to the Executive Director; Prepare proposals and undertake fundraising activities to ensure the sustainability of the OG project;
•   Any other task assigned by the Executive Director in pursuit of the objectives of the OG Project in particular and GII in general.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least 4 years’ experience in planning and implementing communications and advocacy work in an NGO environment;
•   Clear understanding of transparency, accountability and governance issues in Ghanaian and African context;
•   A Master’s degree in Communications studies or related field;
•   Excellent communication and networking skills;
•   Capable of working under pressure and against deadlines; Experience in programme management and advocacy;
•   Computer literacy is a basic requirement;
•   Fluency in English. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should submit their applications with their current CVs for consideration not later than Tuesday, 31st December, 2013. Send your applications by post or courier to:

The Executive Director
Ghana Integrity Initiative
P.M.B, CT 317, Cantonments (by post)
House No. 21 Abelenkpe Road, Abelenkpe
(by courier or personal delivery)
Accra, Ghana.

Or by e-mail to:

vaazeem@tighana.org

Closing Date: 31 December, 2013