{CARE International,Lawra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Community Mobilization Officer for West African Water, Sanitation Hygiene Program (WA-WASH). The primary goal of the West African Water, Sanitation Hygiene Program (WA-WASH) is to increase sustainable access to safe water and sanitation, and improve hygiene in West Africa by building on and expanding past West African Water Initiative (WAWI) efforts in the region.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Mobilization Officer (CMO) is responsible for facilitating the implementation of CARE’s component of the WA-WASH program in the project districts. He/She will promote good working relationship with relevant partner organisations and stakeholders at the district and regional levels under the supervision of the Project Manager. This position is based in the Lawra District.

Key Responsibilities

•   Facilitate Community and district level institutions analysis of capacity needs and roles and responsibilities in relation to WASH, food security and gender.
•   Facilitate capacity building of communities in community water and sanitation management and Multiple Water Use Systems
•   Facilitate and strengthen linkages among community level stakeholders and District level institutions to support sustainable management of Multiple Use Water Systems.
•   Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of local networks levels for engagement in policy dialogue on WASH
•   Lead training for Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) facilitators
•   Facilitate the establishment of sanitation markets at the district level in collaboration with other players
•   Lead School Health and Education Program(SHEP) in selected basic schools
•   Support community and district level institutions to adopt gender friendly tools and approaches in the conduct of their WASH responsibilities
•   Facilitate capacity building of communities in the areas of gender in WASH and local advocacy,
•   With support from the VSLA advisor, facilitate the formation and nurturing of VSLA groups in communities
•   Facilitate the linkage of savings from VSLA groups to the financing of WASH in communities
•   Support the documentation of project processes and achievements in user friendly forms for dissemination to project stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a university degree, in rural development, development studies or community development, social sciences or related field.
•   At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in community facilitation and capacity building.
•   Strong practical experience and knowledge of WASH
•   Familiar with the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and School Health and Education Program (SHEP) concept
•   Knowledge and experience in food security, sustainable livelihoods and VSLA approaches will be an advantage
•   Strong practical experience in participatory analysis and planning
•   Good knowledge of the water and sanitation sector in Ghana
•   Understanding of socio-economic issues, rights-based development and natural resource management issues
•   Ability and willingness to ride a motor bike with valid drivers licence
•   Well developed written and oral communication skills in English, Wale/Dagaare:
•   Writing, presentation and reporting skills
•   Willingness to stay and work in the district

Location: Lawra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 28 October, 2013

•   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Heifer International Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Heifer International is a global nonprofit organization whose mission is to ending hunger and poverty using sustainable practices in integrated agriculture since 1944.

Job Summary

Function:

The Resource Mobilization Officer (RMO) will develop both the technical and cost components of project proposals. He/she will establish and maintain strategic networking with the development community (host government agencies, funders, United Nations (UN) agencies, non-profit/non-governmental organizations, etc.) at country, regional and international levels. This position will train and build staff capacity in proposal development, using Heifer’s Theory of Change framework and others, such as Sustainable Livelihoods, Logical Framework, etc., and proposal development processes, such as the Shipley proposal development process.  This position will work in collaboration with the Institutional Business Development team to strategically position Heifer to win significant funding awards.

Responsibilities and functions include, but not limited to:

•   Cultivate and maintain a network of bilateral, multilateral and UN agencies, corporate, private and other funder contacts within Heifer countries and regions, in collaboration with country office staff, in order to identify potential sources of funding and partnerships for Heifer.
•   Coordinate development of institutional funding strategy with country and regional teams.
•   Lead Program staff and other staff in developing large-scale project proposals, as well as negotiating with funders and other partners, to secure funding.
•   Identify new sources of funding through networking and funder intelligence and ensure that Heifer is well positioned to compete for major opportunities from multiple sources of funding.
•   Stay current on funder country and regional strategic plans and focus, as well as funder requirements for proposal development, submission timeline, and outline for technical and cost proposals and funding prerequisites
•   Write technical and cost proposals, as lead or as part of a technical team, for submission to a variety of funders including, but not limited to, institutional and governmental sources.
•   Stay current on issues of socioeconomic development, poverty eradication, resource mobilization, and community development programs and policies, as they relate to the countries where Heifer operates in West Africa and beyond.
•   Train project staff in the use of proposal development tools in order to build in-house capacity in various aspects of proposal development.
•   Prepare Terms of Reference & Scope of Work for consultants, and coordinate their work in proposal development-related assignments.
•   Maintain a directory of potential funders, and familiarize the funders with Heifer’s work, both in-country, regionally and internationally, in collaboration with the Country Director.
•   Conduct opportunity scanning to position Heifer for new partnerships and sources of funding.
•   Participate in project design missions to the country office.
•   May perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree plus seven (7) years of related experience.
•   A minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Requirements:

•   Master of Science degree plus five (5) years of related experience.
•   Demonstrated experience in winning large-scale (over $5 million) project proposals.
•   Demonstrated experience in winning USAID, European Commission and corporate/foundation proposals, with emphasis on community development.

Most Critical Proficiencies:

•   Proficient in English, both spoken and written.  French language skills desirable.
•   Knowledge of the non-profit sector with awareness of the context in which non-profit organizations operate.
•   Excellent analytical and writing skills.
•   Familiarity with procedures and expectations of major donors, including USAID, European Union, Department for International Development, UN agencies like the World Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development, UN Development Programme, and others.
•   Familiarity with and experience in responding to requests for applications/proposals (RFA/RFP), call for proposals, indefinite quantity contracts and task orders.
•   Demonstrated experience and skills in negotiation.
•   Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail and Internet (Microsoft preferred).
•   Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills.
•   Knowledge of and experience working in agricultural and rural development sector with a broad spectrum of bilateral and multilateral funders.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

•   Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
•   Ability and willingness to work in different global time zones.
•   Committed to learn Heifer’s values-based holistic community development model, Theory of Change, Cornerstones, and other Heifer established systems.
•   Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
•   Ability to cooperate effectively and harmoniously with all stakeholders including different departments/leadership within Heifer, project partners and other organizations.
•   Constant face-to-face, telephone, Skype, email and other electronic communication with internal and external colleagues.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
•   Preparing and presenting documents and reports in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
•   Willingness to work with flexible schedule and outside of normal business hours.
•   Ability and willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.
•   Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your resume/CV and cover letter to:-

jobs@heifer.org

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have at least five years experience working with a USAID project or similar, fast-paced, results-oriented organisation.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have at least five years experience working with a USAID project or similar, fast-paced, results-oriented organisation.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   All technical staff must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred),
•   Seven years’ experience in their technical specialty, proficiency in French, and an outstanding record of professional achievements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   All technical staff must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred),
•   Seven years’ experience in their technical specialty, proficiency in French, and an outstanding record of professional achievements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   All technical staff must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred),
•   Seven years’ experience in their technical specialty, proficiency in French, and an outstanding record of professional achievements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   All technical staff must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred),
•   Seven years’ experience in their technical specialty, proficiency in French, and an outstanding record of professional achievements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Abt Associates (www.obtassociates.com) is recruiting for several technical and administrative staff to be part of the USAID-funded West Africa Trade Hub project in Accra

The Trade Hub, building on USAID/West Africa’s previous trade projects, will work through a network of West African partners to expand trade, employment, and investment in targeted food staples and value-added products.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   All technical staff must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred),
•   Seven years’ experience in their technical specialty, proficiency in French, and an outstanding record of professional achievements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send a CV, cover letter and references to:-

iegjobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

Please including “Trade Hub” and the position in the subject line.

{World Vision International ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-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.

Job Summary

Purpose of the position

To provide support for the RAM unit in the area of funding diversification and growth process including supporting assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation of grant and PNS projects/programs in integration with ADP sponsorship programmes; establishing strong partnership and networking; and developing sustainable grants acquisition and management capacity in the NO.

Major Responsibilities

•   Strategy Development & Planning: Actively participate in the development and implementation of national resource acquisition strategy; and periodically advice/inform project managers of potential interest areas for various corporate entities- Link them to relevant websites and request feedback, ensuring alignment of grant funding with NO strategy.
•   Resource Acquisition: Pro-actively identify grants opportunities by developing a detailed knowledge of country level donor environment (Global Fund, The us Government Agencies, EU, UN agencies, DFID, etc.), funding mechanisms, guidelines and procedures, including eligibility requirements, and donor calls for proposals keeping updates with the changes in the funding landscaping.
•   Lead the process of assessment and design of high quality Grant and PNS funding proposals according to donor requirements; working with RAM unit, WARO Regional Resource Acquisition Team and the SOs and guide go or no-go decision making processes providing analysis of risks and opportunities for senior leadership. Grants/PNS Management: Support WVG Grants Finance and field staff by ensuring the successful implementation of the ongoing Grants and PNS including management of reporting and donor liaison.
•   Capacity Building: Lead the NO capacity building process in grants resource acquisition and management, carrying out capacity assessment to identify gaps, and develop capacity building plans.
•   Building Partnerships: Forge strong partnerships with local and international NGOs, associations and foundations etc. to create opportunities for complementarity, consortiums, coordination and information sharing, etc.
•   Donor Relations: Identify and build strong relationships with donors and funding agencies (local and international); represent, along with Resource Acquisition & Project Management Team Leader, WVG in forums of strategic significance to the resource development goals; and lead towards placing WVG among key players and respected partners working with major donors.
•   Information Management: Lead a process, system and tools development and application for compiling evidence on good practices through proper assessment, quality documentation of better practices, pictures, impact stories etc. and establishing a strong learning mechanism that supports better grants management and acquisition processes.
•   Innovation: Inspire and conceive new, innovative practices, methodologies or approaches in design of Grant programmes and facilitate relevant training and support to staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

Other Competencies/Attributes:

•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience

•   Minimum Qualification required: Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Statistics, Management or related discipline.
•   Experience: 5 years in Proposal development and donors relation with major donors (USAID, EC, ECHO, DIFID, UN bodies, OFDA, etc.) working with an international NGO. Track record of success in leading submission of successful grant proposals to major donors.

Preferred: Working experience in community development, good knowledge of an additional sector (such as agriculture, health/nutrition, education, WASH, DME, databases or statistical analysis)

Technical Skills & Abilities:

•   Mature, committed Christian who is able to lead and inspire others.
•   Excellent writing competencies – with proven track record of grant proposal writing.
•   Excellent knowledge of donor requirements and environment.
•   Excellent public relationship building skills
•   Excellent project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle
•   Excellent understanding of the donor environment and engagement process
•   Excellent with development project management tools such as logframes, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.
•   Excellent supervision skills, and people management skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
•   Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and
•   Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft outlook).
•   Strong negotiation skills.
•   Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
•   Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
•   Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards.
•   Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
•   Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.

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 title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 29 October, 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. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.