{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

•   Job Title: Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) Specialist
•   Department: Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Location: Tamale
•   Band: D
•   Report to: I-SHINE Project Coordinator

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.

Primary Functions
The WASH specialist will be responsible for ensuring that I-SHINE WASH related activities are technically sound and impact positively on the lives of the targeted beneficiaries.

To achieve this, a high level of commitment and coordination with the Project Coordinator is required to strengthen the overall capacity of the Country Program by reviewing and providing feedback to strategic planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation system delivery projects, as well as improved hygiene knowledge and practice will be critical.

This position does not only require a high technical level in water, sanitation and hygiene promotion but also leadership, coordination skills and familiarity with Community-led Total Sanitation Model as well as WASH in schools.

Key Job Responsibilities

Technical Support

•   Coordinate the water, sanitation and hygiene component of the I-SHINE Project and maintains overall responsibility for technical oversight of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities
•   Provide technical oversight and coordination of both community and school-based WASH related components of the project
•   Assist the Project Coordinator in the planning, development and periodic appraisals of the Agency’s short and long term development programs and project proposals in compliance with the Agency’s standards and formats, and in accordance with identified needs
•   Lead in the development, revisions and implementation of CLTS, WASH in schools related tools, guidelines, materials and methodologies, to promote community problem solving and decision-making concerning health, hygiene and sanitation issues
•   Facilitate the production of simple technologies – tippy taps – and their use in target communities
•   Work closely with Field Officers to train, sustain the functioning of vibrant Sanitation Advocacy Groups (SAG) in targeted communities
•   Integrate public health concepts into water, sanitation and hygiene activities and ensure close collaboration with health, education and district assembly sub-sectors, including hygiene promotion and community mobilisation
•   Ensure that gender issues are considered in the design and implementation of projects, that WATSAN programming is consistent with the Sustainable Livelihood Approach and integrates environmental considerations.
•   Facilitate the roll-out of key  advocacy activities regarding the WATSAN (community and school-based) sectors within the NGO community and government departments
•   Support the identification and participate in the negotiation of  contracts with contractors on gender friendly latrines and urinals  in line with UNICEF and WHO standards
•   Support the Project Coordinator to represent CRS/Ghana at water and sanitation fora, and technical sessions.
•   Support the Project Coordinator to assess technical and human resource needs of Wat/San portfolio and make recommendations

Strategic & Program Development

•   Lead the identification, research and development of new business opportunities in the health sector for CRS Ghana
•   Provide technical leadership to the development of CRS/Ghana’s WASH in school sub-strategy as well as modified CLTS especially in communities with high level of poverty and resource constraints
•   Provide technical support in the development of sound innovative water and cost-effective, sanitation and hygiene programs and in their implementation, and M&E/L
•   Coordinate with M&E Specialist, SILC/Nutrition Specialist and Community Mobilization Specialist to determine an optimal and timely implementation and monitoring strategies.
•   Ensures that the I-SHINE WASH strategies engage local stakeholders and develop local capacity for longer-term sustainability
•   Participate (where appropriate) in the  technical reviews of WASH related concepts and proposals and provide technical feedback and guidance for possible innovations
•   Assess opportunities for integrating Water and Sanitation with existing Health, Education, Microfinance, and Agricultural programs and develop concrete strategies for encouraging integration at the community level
•   Support the Project Coordinator in managing all assigned CRS/Ghana’s WATSAN programs, including budget and draft response to review comments, including Audit findings
•   Ensure that the strategic design of the Water and Sanitation program adheres to existing Government of Ghana policies (CWSA, WRC, etc)
•   Identify potential linkages with research and funding institutions in the WATSAN sector.
•   Support the PC and work with other colleagues to document and draw lessons learned from CRS’ experience in the WASH sector and disseminate to partners and other CRS CPs and Agency support staff.

Coordination and Reporting

•   Coordinate with the I-SHINE Project Coordinator to develop monthly activity plans for WASH component of the I-SHINE WATSAN and I-WASH/SHEP staff
•   Draft and submit bi-monthly reports to the Head of Programs highlighting progress made towards work plans
•   Represent CRS at sectoral meetings and provide feedback to the Head of Programs

Key Working Relationships

•   CRS/Ghana’s I-SHINE Team, Health Program Manager, Head of Programs and Country Representative, Regional Technical Advisor for Emergency and WATSAN and WATSAN Sector representatives (government and NGOs)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Postgraduate/specialized training in water, hygiene and sanitation, water resources management or other related discipline
•   Minimum of 3 years professional  experience in development projects preferably WASH in schools as well as Community-Led Total Sanitation methodologies
•   Proven experience in budgeting and budget management
•   Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to multi-task under pressure and yet remain effective and productive.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with partners and lead a team
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency’s mission
•   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.)
•   Willingness to travel to field sites as required by the project

Desirable
Experience in health education, community mobilization, hygiene and sanitation campaigns will be an added advantage.

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

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

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

{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

•   Job Title: Community Mobilization Specialist (CMS)
•   Department:  Programming
•   Unit:  Health
•   Location of Duty:  Tamale
•   Grade: Band D
•   Reports to: I-SHINE Project Coordinator

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
To provide Community Mobilisation and WASH technical leadership to the project implementation team and partners to ensure accomplishment of the Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project objectives and results, while meeting expected technical quality standards

Key responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

•   Facilitate community entry in targeted communities and maintain good relationships with community leaders over the life of the project (in collaboration with the Nutrition/SILC and WASH Specialists)
•   Provide direct technical support to partners to ensure high technical soundness and high quality results
•   Support the I-SHINE Project Coordinator in the smooth and effective implementation of the community and school based mobilization and sensitization activities.
•   Support the development and implementation of  appropriate participatory approaches to water, hygiene and sanitation including participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation ( PHAST ) and WASH in Schools and  to promote community problem solving and decision-making concerning  water, , hygiene, sanitation and nutrition activities
•   Develop strong relationships with key project partners including Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service and District Assembly at the regional and district levels, local community leaders and other partners identified over the course of implementation in implementation of school and community-based WASH activities.
•   Support  the capacity building programs for field Officers, staff of Ghana Education Service and Ghana Health Service and community members in all the project strategies as outlined in the technical narrative of the project document
•   Provide regular on the spot facilitative support to Field Officers, point persons of implementing partners and ensure proper project tracking, record keeping as well as field level documentation of project activities
•   Support Field Officers in the compilation of relevant project reports highlighting project impact against indicators
•   Provide support in the development of annual work plans, budget preparation, and provide assistance to implement them to achieve project goals and planned results.
•   Participate in periodic reviews, including quarterly reviews to identify success stories relating to the project and areas of improvement
•   Collaborate with Field Officers and project implementing partners and the target communities to undertake all activities aimed at enhancing the achievement of project strategic objectives
•   Assist Field Officers and partners to identify and promptly resolve all trouble-shooting issues as they arise within the team and work on team building and team communication.
•   Perform other related duties as required

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

•   Facilitate the collection and compilation of all data necessary for the project implementation.
•   Provide assistance to field officers to ensure accurate data processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   Conduct monitoring visits to project communities and schools in the districts and submit reports of such visits to ensure quality supervision and monitoring leading to improvement in program deliver
•   Support, review and assure timely completion and submission of project reports from Field Officers to the Project Coordinator
•   Work closely with M&E Specialist, key component specialists to supervise key project staff on the M&E requirements of the project, and to assure that the I-SHINE Project meets set goals and objectives

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: CRS Health Program Manager, I-SHINE Project Coordinator – Health and other line Managers, Nutrition/SILC Specialist M&E Specialist and WASH Specialist
•   External: District Directors of Health, Education Services and District Assemblies in target districts.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advance  University degree in Social work, Rural/Community Development, Integrated Development Studies or in any related field with extensive experience in community mobilization and sensitization strategies
•   At least five years of experience in  community mobilizer capacity
•   Knowledge of Microsoft word processing (Excel and PowerPoint)
•   Demonstrate professional maturity and good interpersonal skills for teamwork, and good written and verbal communication skills
•   Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
•   Previous experience working in similar position is desired
•   Familiarity with qualitative approaches to M&E
•   Sound report writing, interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
•   Ability to travel to the district  at least 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

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

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

{Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA),Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

This position will be based in WA, Upper West Region.  Only applicants from the Upper West and the nearby regions will be encouraged to apply.  No relocation will be provided.

Position Summary – Nutrition Coordinator

The major role of the Nutrition Coordinator is to plan and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of nutrition education and food demonstration sessions with objectives to increase the nutritional awareness and soybean utilization of families participating in MEDA’s Greater Rural Opportunities for Women (GROW) project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Area Manager, the Nutrition Coordinator will:

•   Play a coordinating role in the development and implementation of GROW’s nutrition strategy
•   Facilitate linkages between WIAD and GHS to GROW project communities
•   Develop an effective schedule of sessions alongside WIAD, GHS, and KFPs
•   Collect and review session outlines including topics and key messages taught by WIAD and GHS
•   Facilitate the development and/or revision of visual and verbal materials for sessions and distribution to lead farmers
•   Continue as the point-of-contact for WIAD, GHS and KFPs in GROW’s nutrition strategy
•   Co-facilitate sessions or provide technical support when necessary
•   Ensure efficient execution of GROW’s nutrition strategy
•   Initiate and maintain networks with nutrition stakeholders in the public and private sectors of Northern Ghana
•   Participate in nutrition and agriculture-related technical meetings, trainings and workshops
•   Keep abreast of key policies and trends in the areas of nutrition and ensure program compliance with current nutrition recommendations for accuracy and sustainability
•   Perform monitoring and evaluation duties for continual quality improvement of sessions and appropriate adaptation of nutrition strategy
•   Prepare MEDA and CIDA reports on activities and plans, quarterly and annually

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Nutrition, Health Sciences or Public Health
•   Experience in community nutrition and/or food security projects
•   Experience developing nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive messages, materials and lesson plans
•   Knowledge or experience in the design of training and support services
•   Understanding of business development and agriculture concepts
•   Strong English communication skills, with specific emphasis on writing skills.
•   Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
•   Experience working in culturally diverse setting
•   A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
•   Excels at operating in a complex, fast paced, results-driven environment.
•   Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values and goals.

Location: Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit letter of application and resume to:-

grow@meda.org

Closing Date: 06 December, 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Summary
IPA is seeking a Project Manager for immediate hire.  The Project Manager will assist with implementing and evaluating a Sanitation program.  The position will be based in Accra.

Job Summary

•   The Project Manager will
•   manage survey fieldwork for the project; including planning, logistics, hiring, training, supervising daily survey activities, and monitoring.
•   also maintain records; including survey tracking, surveyor attendance and project expenses.
•   assist with project budgets, project design and planning, as well as manage relations with partner organizations.
•   be responsible for maintaining high quality data collection and will report to the Project Coordinator.

Employment will be for a two year period.

Qualification Required & Experience  

The Project Manager must be able to independently manage a survey team in the field and contribute to the design and planning of the research projects. IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

•   A 4-year degree from a recognized university
•   Knowledge of research methods
•   Strong math skills
•   Takes initiative and demonstrates good judgment in the field
•   Highly personable and able to work effectively with supervisors, the survey team and representatives from partner organizations.
•   Excellent English writing skills
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email

The following are highly desired:

•   Experience with survey data collection
•   Experience with cash, finances, and budgeting
•   Experience in program operations, planning and logistics
•   Willingness to travel extensively within the Greater Accra regions.
•   Fluency in Ga and/or twi.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit the following by email to:-

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org  

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

•   CV, including contact information
•   Cover letter
•   Three employment references

The subject line of the email should read; Sanitation Project Manager Application: Firstname Lastname

•   All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.
•   Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.
•   Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

{Winrock International,Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Position Title: WASH Specialist – Ghana WA-WASH
Location: Ghana, Upper West Region
Reports to: Winrock Ghana MUS Director
DURATION: 1 year
START DATE: January 1st, 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Director, the WASH Specialist for the WA-WASH Ghana Multiple-Use Water Services program will assist in all aspects of project execution: field activities, budgets, staff management, and results.

Multiple-Use Services (MUS) is a consumer-oriented approach to water service delivery that takes people’s multiple domestic and productive water needs as the starting point for planning, financing, and managing integrated water services. Existing approaches to water service delivery typically focus on providing water for a single use – for example, drinking or irrigation. MUS has significant advantages over single-use services: it generates greater income, health, and other benefits and enhances sustainability.

Field activities in this project will include support for drilling crews and local welding workshops, promotion and / or implementation of new water points for productive and domestic uses, the organization and training of management committees of water points, and coordination of support activities in horticulture, cash crop agriculture, livestock raising, hygiene promotion, and water-related advocacy.  The project may promote cash crops, the organization and support of producers’ cooperatives, microcredit and other related fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WASH Specialist will help oversee all field-based project activities to ensure timely results.  The WASH Specialist will manage subcontracts, staff, and relations with donors and will help develop an entrepreneurial vision of development (promotion of services, promotion of equipment) within the team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: Bachelor’s Degree, relating to water, rural development, or similar sector
•   Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of water supply, sanitation and hygiene in Ghana.
•   Experience managing donor-funded projects
•   Experience in efficiently managing a diverse team

Preferred:

•   Management experience of hygiene promotion projects
•   Management experience of income generation projects based on horticulture or livestock raising
•   Management experience supporting the value-chain of low-cost techniques and technologies

Skills/Knowledge:

•   Strong management, organization, strategy and analysis capacity
•   Ability to work with range of partners, including Ghanaian and American government officials, international agency representatives, and donors
•   Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
•   Strong ethical code and ability to creatively solve problems
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills
•   Fluency in English, and some knowledge of French
•   Fluency in Upper West Region local languages

Location: Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:-

mus.Ghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03 December, 2013

In the Subject Line, please indicate:  MUS Ghana – WASH Specialist. The position will be open until filled; applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  For highest consideration, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter by December 1, 2013.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their responses and interest in this posting.  However, only applicants who meet listed criteria and are short listed will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

{Winrock International,Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Location:  Ghana, Upper West Region
Position Title: Project Director, Winrock WA-WASH Ghana Multiple-Use Water Services
Reports to:  Winrock Director, WA-WASH (located in Burkina Faso)
DURATION:  1 year
START DATE:   January 1st, 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ghana Multiple-Use Water Services Project Director for Winrock will oversee and manage all aspects of project implementation: field-level activities, budgets, staff and outcomes.

Multiple-Use Services (MUS) is a consumer-oriented approach to water service delivery that takes people’s multiple domestic and productive water needs as the starting point for planning, financing, and managing integrated water services. Existing approaches to water service delivery typically focus on providing water for a single use – for example, drinking or irrigation. MUS has significant advantages over single-use services: it generates greater income, health, and other benefits and enhances sustainability. Complementary program activities will focus on supporting development of small-scale local manual driller businesses and pump manufacturers through technical and business training.

Key field-level implementation activities are likely to include building capacity of local drillers and metalworkers to provide new rural waterpoints, organizing and training communities to manage waterpoints, coordinating horticulture and livestock extension services, hygiene promotion, and water sector advocacy. The project may include technical training, extension, high-value crops, formation and strengthening of farmer organizations, credit, and other relevant topics. The Project Director will oversee all program activities to ensure timely results and manage subcontracts, staff and relations with the donor.

Qualifications and Background:

Management Experience:

•   Minimum of 8 years progressive management experience, including at least 5 years of experience working in rural water supply or related field.
•   Experience managing donor-funded projects in West Africa, preferably Ghana.
•   Experience in building and effectively supervising a diverse team of employees.
•   Experience building capacity of local organizations.
•   Strong management, organizational, conceptual, strategic and analytical skills.

Preferred:

•   Experience with hygiene and sanitation programs and agricultural income generation projects involving livestock and/or vegetable production.
•   Experience with low-cost technology supply chain approaches.
•   Experience working on USAID-funded projects

Skills/Knowledge:     

•   Ability to partner with a variety of individuals and organizations, including Ghanaian and US government officials, international agencies, and donor organizations.
•   Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving and ethical management, preferably in the region.
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•   Fluent in English, some knowledge of French desired.
•   Overseas living experience in a West African country, preferably Ghana.
•   Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures (preferred).

Qualification Required & Experience         

•   Graduate degree in engineering, hydrology, WASH, or related field.

Location: Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:-

mus.Ghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03 December, 2013

In the Subject Line, please indicate:  MUS Ghana – Project Director.  The position will be open until filled; applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  For highest consideration, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter by December 1, 2013.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their responses and interest in this posting.  However, only applicants who meet listed criteria and are short listed will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

{World Food Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Under the direct supervision of the senior logistics assistant, and in coordination with other logistics staff and other departments of the organization, the incumbent will:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   In accordance with established procedures, thoroughly check the information recorded in hard-copy documents for clarity and corrections
•   Enter data from these documents into the office’s commodity tracking database system
•   Maintain filing systems and archives for swift and easy retrieval of information
•   Identify and report the type and number of data errors that occur in the commodity tracking system and recommend ways of reducing them
•   Analyze data from the commodity tracking system and report any discrepancies or irregularities to the senior logistics assistant
•   Ensure that all information and reports requested are provided promptly and efficiently
•   Liaise with other logistics colleagues to resolve any queries or discrepancies in reports or records
•   Collect and organize information, which could be used to improve the quality of existing information systems and communicate this information to the senior logistic assistant
•   Share  knowledge and experience with other staff members and work to foster team spirit
•   Monitor and record the frequency of data transfer between all locations within the country
•   Perform The duties of the senior logistics assistant during his or her absence
•   Provide reports and analysis of the .status of deliveries in relation to commodity allocations, of logistical transactions such as re-allocations and of any loans and swap arrangement
•   Perform any other related duties requested by the senior logistics assistant

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Secondary school education
•   At least four (4)years of progressively responsible logistics and supply chain
•   management experience in a company, national or international organization or NGO
•   Excellent knowledge of Microsoft software applications, particularly MS Office
•   Good  working  knowledge  of Oracle  or  another  relational   database management system

Language

•   Fluency in both written and oral English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked “Logistics Assistant (COMPAS)” and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No.7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 25 November, 2013

•   ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
•   QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY