{Coastal Sustainable Landscapes Project (CSLP),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Overview
As a part of ongoing conservation efforts along the coasts of Ghana, the US Forest Service International Programmes (USFS) is working with the Government of Ghana and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to design and implement a coastal landscape conservation project in the six coastal districts of the Western Region of Ghana. This Coastal Sustainable Landscapes Project (CSLP) will contribute to moving Ghana into a low greenhouse gas emissions, high carbon sequestration development pathway in the land use sector.

For more information on the CSLP. please visit the CSLP office at Wildlife Division, Chapel Hill, Takoradi, contact the project Director at cslp.director@gmail.com. or visit: http://www.frameweb.ofg/cslpghana.htm

Community Natural Resources Benefits Specialist
Develop, implement, and evaluate innovations, proven techniques, partnerships, and opportunities that generate diverse benefits for communities and individuals. Such activities and their subsequent benefits are meant to transform the landscape into a low emissions development model through integrated management systems and a knowledgeable and able population that practices climate change resilient development through better management practices. These developments should create greater incentives for landowners, businesses, communities, and traditional authorities to maintain, expand and improve vegetation cover and environmental services because they provide livelihood benefits, better quality of life, and a more promising future.

Work Conditions
Monday to Friday:     8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m (one hour break) These work hours are a guide The Administrative/Finance Specialist must be able to work under pressure, produce results, and meet deadlines.

•   Experience for an international organisation
•   Proven project management experience
•   Effective communication and inter-personal skills
•   Required computer proficiencies: Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Internet
•   Experience in monitoring and evaluation for development programs
•   Advanced degree in related fields
•   Extensive experience in report writing, auditing, and record-keeping
•   Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations
•   Excellent organisational skills
•   Familiarity with climate change, sustainable landscapes/livelihoods, land use planning, biodiversity conservation, international cooperation, and protected area management preferred
•   Speak, read, write Fanti, Twi

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

The applicants should submit:

•   A cover letter
•   An up-to-date curriculum vitae with the applicant’s contact information
•   Photocopies of diplomas, training certificates, work history, and other proof of accomplishments
•   Recommendation letters

The applications should be submitted to the attention of CSLP Director at :

Takoradi: CSLP Headquarters,
Wildlife Division,
Chapel Hill/Beach Rd.

or by email at:

cslp.recruitment@gmail.com  

Closing Date: 19 December, 2013

•   Final applicants will be invited to interview the week of December 30, 2013 – January 10, 2014.
•   Notification will be by telephone and e-mail.
•   Candidates not selected are invited to retrieve their applications with the CSLP staff at the Wildlife Division during the period from December 30, 2013 through Friday, January 3. 2014.

{Coastal Sustainable Landscapes Project (CSLP),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Overview
As a part of ongoing conservation efforts along the coasts of Ghana, the US Forest Service International Programmes (USFS) is working with the Government of Ghana and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to design and implement a coastal landscape conservation project in the six coastal districts of the Western Region of Ghana. This Coastal Sustainable Landscapes Project (CSLP) will contribute to moving Ghana into a low greenhouse gas emissions, high carbon sequestration development pathway in the land use sector.

For more information on the CSLP. please visit the CSLP office at Wildlife Division, Chapel Hill, Takoradi, contact the project Director at cslp.director@gmail.com. or visit: http://www.frameweb.ofg/cslpghana.htm

Natural    Resources    Governance   and   Policy Specialist
Work to influence policy in order to enhance natural resources governance, including tree tenure arrangements, which encourage communities and individuals to participate in and benefit from sustainable resources management. The aim of this policy reform is to create greater incentives for landowners, communities, the private sector, traditional authorities, and businesses to maintain, expand, and improve tree cover while providing direct benefits to livelihoods.

Work Conditions
Monday to Friday:     8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m (one hour break) These work hours are a guide The Administrative/Finance Specialist must be able to work under pressure, produce results, and meet deadlines.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Experience for an international organisation
•   Proven project management experience
•   Effective communication and inter-personal skills
•   Required computer proficiencies: Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Internet
•   Experience in monitoring and evaluation for development programs
•   Advanced degree in related fields
•   Extensive experience in report writing, auditing, and record-keeping
•   Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations
•   Excellent organisational skills
•   Familiarity with climate change, sustainable landscapes/livelihoods, land use planning, biodiversity conservation, international cooperation, and protected area management preferred
•   Speak, read, write Fanti, Twi

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

The applicants should submit:

•   A cover letter
•   An up-to-date curriculum vitae with the applicant’s contact information
•   Photocopies of diplomas, training certificates, work history, and other proof of accomplishments
•   Recommendation letters

The applications should be submitted to the attention of CSLP Director at :

Takoradi: CSLP Headquarters,
Wildlife Division,
Chapel Hill/Beach Rd.

or by email at:

cslp.recruitment@gmail.com  

Closing Date: 19 December, 2013

•   Final applicants will be invited to interview the week of December 30, 2013 – January 10, 2014.
•   Notification will be by telephone and e-mail.
•   Candidates not selected are invited to retrieve their applications with the CSLP staff at the Wildlife Division during the period from December 30, 2013 through Friday, January 3. 2014.

{Japan international Cooperation Agency (JICA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Japan international Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an Incorporated Administrative Agency of Japan which implements Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries. JICA has been cooperating with Ghana for 50 years and its programmes and projects for the in the health, education, agriculture, infrastructure and governance sector.

Job Summary

•   To assist the implementation of JICA’s projects in the infrastructure and its related sectors.
•   To assist project formulation of the infrastructure and its related sectors.
•   To collect and analyse Information and policies of the infrastructure and its related sectors.
•   To assist activities of the infrastructure team of the office and study seams through various arrangements and other logistical works.

Employment Period

•   One (1) year
•   Renewable when one performs well

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree or more in infrastructure, economics, or its related sectors
•   Adequate business manner and discipline
•   Excellent PC skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel
•   Working experience(s) at overseas or international organisation/company expected
•   Master’s degree in an overseas university in the infrastructure and its related sectors preferable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested eligible candidates are required to submit the curriculum vitae to the following address or send by e-mail. The designated curriculum vitae format can be obtained by requesting to the following email address or at our website. Only the application with the designated format shall be accepted.

Contact:

XL Management Services Ghana Limited,
PMB CT154, Cantonments,
24 Dzorwulu Crescent,
Dzorwulu,
Accra, Ghana

E-mail:  info@ghana.xlmanagementservices.com

Tel:  0302-779111 / 0302-970122

Closing Date: 20 December, 2013

Website: http://www.jica.go.ip/ghana/english/office/topics/new5.html

{World Vision International,Northern Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

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 Four (4) highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the positions of Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinators.

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

Purpose of the Position
To assist Area Development Programmes (ADPs) to develop and manage programs effectively through planning, monitoring & evaluation and research for high quality programming.

Job Grade: HAY 15
Job Locations: Various Locations Up North

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Build technical capacity of Area Development Programmes (ADP) staff in the areas of – concept paper development, proposal and reports writing.
•   Train Area Development Programmes staff in the use of Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning tools, templates, formats, standards and guidelines.
•   Build technical capacity of Area Development Programmes staff in the application of Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning and Integrated Programming Model tools.
•   Support the Operations Base Team Leader in leading ADPs in the implementation of other Global Center initiatives
•   Support Operations Base Team Leaders to coordinate assessments, designs / redesign, baselines, evaluations, transitions and other operational research activities at Operation Base.
•   Support ADPs to develop Plan of Action to monitor the implementation of audit and evaluation recommendations, and provide timely feedback to Project staff.
•   Provide technical backstopping in the production of Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning documents.
•   Review and submit semi-annual and annual programmes and projects reports as well as budgets and detailed implementation plans in accordance with programme and project designs and provide timely feedback to Project staff.
•   Support ADP/Project Managers to capture essential data required for entry into Project Management Information System, and also to coordinate and provide timely feedback on review work flow processes at the Operation base level.
•   Work in close collaboration with programmatic sectoral technical specialists to ensure an integrated implementation approach in the projects & programs implemented by ADPs

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First Degree in development planning / research related.
•   Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Design Monitoring & Evaluation is preferred.
•   Adequate hands-on experience in the construction and review of multi-year log frames.
•   Adequate skills in planning and conducting research.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Ability to work and contribute to team building environment especially in a matrix reporting system.

Location: Northern Ghana

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: 09 December, 2013.

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.

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

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.

Job Summary

Purpose of Position:
To provide cost effective support to facilitate both local and international travel for World Vision staff and visitors.

Job Grade:  HAY 13
Job Locations: Accra

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Ensure staff and visitors to World Vision Ghana have appropriate travel documents, i.e. Passports and visas.
•   Ensure guest hospitality, facilitate all logistics as needed and communicated properly
•   Assist with work and resident permit application process and follow up for Expatriate and International staff
•   Coordinate travel for all WVG staff and visitors. Arrange and plan timely  airport pick-up, reception, in-country accommodation and dispatch of official travelers and visitors to World Vision Ghana
•   Develop a database of all major partners or agencies with regards to Passports, Visas and Airlines
•   Network and liaise with diplomatic missions, immigration services, passport office and other relevant agencies to facilitate the provision of protocol services to the NO.
•   Facilitate in-country shopping and or/ tour trips by visitors as required
•   Ensure appropriate documents and reports on trips, travel arrangements and/or related activities are submitted to the Administration Manager on timely basis.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Business Administration or related field
•   4 years relevant working experience in administrative or travel coordination role.
•   Knowledge of French is an advantage
•   Office-based with infrequent travel to the field
•   Must have a valid Ghanaian driver’s license and be able to drive.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Must have excellent inter-personal and human relations skills.
•   Ability to network with other partners or agencies eg. Various Embassies, Passport, Immigration offices, Airlines staff etc.
•   Must have a pleasant and courteous disposition.

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: 05 December, 2013

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.

{World Vision International,Amasaman / Talensi Nabdam,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

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.

Purpose of Position
This position is designed to coordindte the design and implementation of Citizen Voice Action at the local level. The position will build the capacity of Area Development Programmes (ADP) staff, children, other vulnerable groups, Community Based Organisations, local government agencies and other service providers to implement Citizen Voice Action projects. He/she will facilitate learning, documentation and linkages of local level advocacy issues to national level by working closely with the National Advocacy Coordinator

Job Grade:    13 HAY
Job Locations: Amasaman and Talensi Nabdam

Key Responsibilities

•   Strengthen the capacity of ADP and World Vision Base Offices to implement Local Level Advocacy Programmes in education and health using Citizen Voice and Action.
•   Citizen Voice Action training packages developed and implemented in response to increased demand from other Area Developed Programmes (ADPs)
•   Strengthen ADP groups to advocate for improved service delivery and/or influence national policy.
•   Support Children clubs / networks at ADP level to amplify their voices for improved service delivery
•   Document best local level practices and facilitate learning for increased uptake and impact on child wellbeing outcomes.
•   Monitor and gather evidence of Good practices, innovations, challenges and solutions shared between ADPs and other NOs

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in social accountability, political science, law, social work, sociology Development Studies, Public Policy Management or Governance.
•   3 years relevant experience  in community development, local  level advocacy, especially Rights Based Programming Approaches.
•   Significant experience with International Civil Society Organisation.
•   Strong management and facilitation  skills and experience in capacity building.
•   Data collection and the use of a range of simple monitoring tools (e.g. FGDs, community scoreeards, power analysis etc.)
•   Must have excellent written and spoken English.
•   Local languages of the job locations will be an advantage

Location: Amasaman / Talensi Nabdam

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: 13 December, 2013

As a child focused organisation, 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. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Self Help Africa,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

SELF HELP AFRICA, West Africa Programme, is looking to recruit a Ghana Programme Coordinator to support and coordinate the West Africa programme’s activities in Ghana. This is a two (2) year employment contract on national terms and conditions, renewal will be dependent on the level of performance and availability of funding. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

GHANA PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (Tamale)

•   The Ghana Programme Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and development of SHAs programme in Ghana and for ensuring that Self Help Africa’s work contributes effectively and efficiently towards meeting the needs of small holder farmers and the goals of the organisation.
•   He/She will have the key responsibility to take forward, strengthen and develop programme links with donors and local partners and to strengthen our position and programmes in Ghana.
•   He/She will report directly to the Head of Programmes of the Self Help Africa West Africa Programme.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are invited to request the full terms of reference from SELF HELP AFRICA West Africa Programme by email at:-

infowafo@self-helpafrica.org

Applications should be submitted by email to:- infowafo@selfhelpafrica.org

with the mention Recruitment – Ghana Programme Coordinator in the title. The recruitment will be undertaken by shortlisting followed by an interview. If needed a practical test will be administered.

Closing Date: 09 December, 2013

{The Sabre Charitable Trust,Central Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

The Sabre Trust is a development organization working in close collaboration with the local education authorities in the Central and Western Regions to support the implementation of the Ghana Education Service’s plans to scale up quality kindergarten education nationwide. As the Fast-track Transformational Teacher Training (FTTT) component of our Brighter Futures programme gains greater recognition in the context of the Government’s plans to scale up quality kindergarten in Ghana, the M&E officer has a significant role to play in supporting Sabre’s training programme.

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, Brighter Futures Programme
Location: Elmina, KEEA Municipality, Central Region
Duration: 2 years (renewable)
Reporting to: Brighter Futures Programme Manager

Responsibilities

Managing the monitoring and evaluation for the programme:

•   Create, manage and analyse an electronic and physical M&E filing system for each classroom, to include Mentoring Log and Teacher Monitoring Tool (TMT).
•   Create, manage and analyse an electronic and physical M&E filing system for each trainer., to include Trainer Monitoring Tool (TrMT).
•   Analyse the attendance data for the programme.
•   Create, collate and analyse evaluation forms for Trainers and Trainees for each element of the programme, reporting results to the team, and using them to further refine evaluation form.
•   Collate and analyse baseline data at the start and end of year.
•   Undertake the collection of field data to monitor progress of participants on the programme, providing regular feedback to the Project Manager, including catalogued photographic evidence of environmental change in KG classrooms, both indoors and outdoors.
•   Collate and analyse Pupil Achievement Record data for a sample of children in each classroom.
•   Collate and analyse parent questionnaires for a sample of children in each classroom.
•   Collect and analyse OLA College of Education exam results and numbers of distinctions.
Maintain contact with programme alumni as newly posted teaches, conducting follow up questionnaires to monitor their progress.
•   In addition support other office administration and teacher training activities where necessary.

In respect of Programme Strategy:

•   The M&E Officer will be a full time member of the Brighter Futures team, which oversees multiple projects across the education sector. The M&E Officer will take part in all meetings and discussions related to the delivery of the FTTT, and will be encouraged to contribute to decision making.
•   Contribute to the development of the Brighter Futures programme strategy

Performance objectives:

•   To deliver on the above activities to a degree that provides a robust evidence base for the impact of the FTTT. The Project Manager will liaise regularly with the M&E Officer to ensure that both parties are satisfied with this output and expectations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
•   Minimum of three years experience monitoring progress of field projects

Location: Elmina, KEEA Municipality, Central Region

How To Apply For The Job

Email the Brighter Futures Programme Manager, Nicholas Parish, at:-

nick@sabretrust.org

Closing Date: 09 December, 2013

Include an up to date CV and one page covering letter explaining why you would like the position of M&E Officer, and why you believe you are the best candidate.

Successful candidates will be asked to interview on either Thursday 5th or Friday 6th December in Elmina.

Please note: the closing date for applications for this position is 5pm on Wednesday 4th December.

If you require more information on the work the Sabre Charitable Trust do in Ghana please visit www.sabretrust.org

{BASICS International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Small Grassroot NGO is seeking a dynamic, creative, multi – tasker, hard working, determined individual to coordinator and supervise programmes.

•   Individual, must be willing to work long hours, and be dedicated to making a change in the society.
•   Candidate must possess all the characteristic below outlined, but bring extra to the table.  This is NOT a desk job, but a hands on job, that requires someone ready to get involved and not just push papers.

Responsibilities

•   Assist the Executive Director in creating, implementing, coordinating and supervising day to day programs and activities.
•   Implementing academic and non- academic academic programmes, that promote advancement and creativity.
•   Record keeping of all activities or organization.
•   Compiling of all reports from various departments for annual report.
•   Assist in teaching where necessary. ( children and staff development)
•   Liaison between staff, children and management.
•   Community Liaison – working in community to identify the needs of the ?beneficiaries.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Excellent verbal and written, and computer skills
•   Possession of strong organizational skills
•   2 years or more relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and QUALIFIED candidates should apply , following the outlined instructions:

•   Submit a letter of introduction; which states age, dob, place of birth, current residence, marital status, # of children, ( and ages), and summary of your educational and work history. Candidates, should list any  additional hobbies, skills ( Introduction, should be 2 pages or less)
•   Submit CV ( 2 pages or less)
•   Photograph ( Most recent and large enough to view)
•   Files should be named: Your name/Introduction, Your name/CV, Your name//Photo. (Example: KofiAnnan/Introduction, KofiAnnan/CV, KofiAnnan/Photo)
•   In addition to sending the documents as attachment-  please copy and past introduction letter into body of email.

Send documents to:-

HR@basicsinternational.org

Closing Date: 22 December, 2013

All applicants should be sent via email, no drop offs and no phone calls.

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.

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

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,

Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES-GHANA PROGRAM

•   Department: Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Band/Grade: D
•   Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, I-SHINE Project
•   ob Location: Tamale
•   Reports to:  Project Coordinator (I-SHINE)

Background
A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .    I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose
The primary function of the M&E Specialist is to ensure the I-SHINE Project M&E objectives and results are achieved while meeting all expected technical quality standards.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Assist I-SHINE Project Coordinator and M&E and Learning Program Coordinator (MEAL Program Coordinator) to determine device needs and lead budgeting for purchase
•   Provide M&E technical support and guidance to CRS, GHS and GES
•   Assist in the development, roll-out and implementation of the I-SHINE M&E database
•   Integrate the I-SHINE M&E system into the appropriate databases at the district levels at GHS and GES
•   Collaborate with Health Information Officers at the regional and district  levels  to ensure alignment of I-SHINE M&E with the DHIMS and EMIS
•   Provide support as required to the I-SHINE Project Coordinator  in completing project reporting responsibilities
•   Provide monthly reports to the I-SHINE Project Coordinator
•   Develop tools and data collection instruments in collaboration with the I-SHINE Project Coordinator, MEAL Program Coordinator and GHS and GES partners
•   Collect, analyze and provide data for results-based reporting as required by the I-SHINE Project Coordinator
•   As a member of the project management team, contribute to the overall development of project strategy and implementation
•   Develop and manage the I-SHINE M&E database
•   Develop customized forms for data collection
•   Review data to identify and correct inconsistencies and report to supervisors
•   Lead data cleaning process to ensure that all data is of the highest quality
•   Ensure data collection is carried out and input into the I-SHINE M&E database in a timely manner
•   Provide protocol for data audit to supervisors, and ensure it is conducted and documented properly
•   Manage reports and dashboards to ensure they function properly and display up-to-date, accurate and correct information
•   Ensure that data points, lines and polygons are added to ArcGIS for required data for all project sites
•   Program Quality
•   Develop and implement a M&E system to collect, analyze and report data for I-SHINE project indicators
•   In coordination with the MEAL Coordinator, direct and manage all tasks related to the I-SHINE baseline and end-of -project surveys/evaluations
•   Foster learning within the CRS I-SHINE team through sharing lessons learned and evaluation results, as well as playing a key role in generating data and information  for results-based reporting
•   Promote standardization of M&E tools and methodologies across all project districts and sites
•   Ensure data quality control mechanisms are applied to data received via the I-SHINE specific M&E system
•   Provide guidance and support to Project Coordinator in preparing and submitting timely quality progress reports
•   Analyze data received via the CRS grant-specific M&E system and the equivalent information submitted by the sub-recipients (District Health Management Teams) captured via the DHMIS and EMIS
•   Ensure gender considerations inform M&E activity where appropriate
•   Liaise with Regional and District SHEP Coordinators  and District Health Management Teams in planning, conducting and facilitating I-SHINE M&E capacity-building activities
•   Provide training on all relevant components of the M&E/ICT platform to program staff, partners and enumerators
•   Mentor field enumerators (as may be applied to project related surveys/assessment for proper use of platform and data collection.
•   Lead beneficiary feedback surveys and reporting

Program Representation

•   Act as the key M&E contact point for Regional and Districts Directors of GES and GHS
•   Participate in field visits to districts, sub-districts and communities to monitor progress, validate reports and provide guidance

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: Project Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Health Program Manager, CRS Regional Technical Advisor for WASH (RTA), CRS HQ Technical Advisors and I-SHINE staff
•   External: GHS  and GES Health Information Officers and District Directors of Health and Education Services

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a university 1st degree in Statistics, Public Health, Economics or Rural Development or in any related field with extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning
•   At least five years of experience in a M&E role
•   Knowledge of processing, spreadsheets, data entry, analysis packages and data bases including MS Word, Excel, Epi-info, SAS and SPSS)
•   Demonstrate professional maturity, good interpersonal skills, teamwork  and good written and verbal communication skills
•   Ability to work to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines
•   Previous experience working on similar school WASH related programs is desired
•   Familiarity with qualitative approaches to M&E
•   Sound report writing and interpersonal, facilitation and general communication skills.
•   Ability to travel within the districts  40% of the time

Competencies

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

Agency-Wide Competencies

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

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

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

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).I-SHINE Project Coordinator

Closing Date: 05 December, 2013

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