{Discovery Learning Alliance (DLA),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Discovery Learning Alliance (DLA) is a us-based non-profit organization using the power of media to improve student learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness and community engagement in schools in the developing world. See www.thepoweroftv.org for more information. In many countries, girls continue to face barriers to accessing a quality basic education. This is the focus of Discovery Girls. with DFID and Discovery Communications support, the project will reach hundreds of schools and communities across Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria over the next 2-3 years. DLA is inviting applications for the two senior-most positions of the project team, to be based in Tamale – the overall Project Manager and the Training & Outreach Manager. In the near future, we will be advertising for additional positions responsible for teacher training and community outreach.

Reporting to the Ghana Project Manager, the Training and OUtreach Manager will be responsible for all Discovery Girls teacher training and community outreach activities and deliverables in Ghana, overseeing an extensive team of teacher trainers and community mobilisers in delivering on a proven package of high quality, innovative teacher training and support, as well as a newly expanded set of community outreach and mobilisation activities geared towards supporting community dialogue and action to advance girls’ education. The position will require extensive travel for overall direction and support to teacher trainers and community mobilisers.

Main Responsibilities

•   Contribute to successful project start -up, including coordinating final hiring of teacher trainers and community mobilisers.
•   Build strong partner relations, especially in the teacher training domain.
•   Supervise Lead Teacher Trainers and the Girls club Coordinator overseeing community outreach and mobilisation.
•   Guide and support the team of teacher trainers and community mobilisers to ensure strong performance in line with agreed plans and budgets.
•   Monitor the progress of teacher training and community mobilisation activities and facilitate evaluation and continuous learning.
•   Maintain strong communica- tions with direct reports, ensuring the routine flow of information up from project sites and that all reporting requirements are met.
•   Maintain regular communica- tions with supervisor and relevant DLA colleagues at HQ.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
•   Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, progressively taking on more significant management and technical leadership responsibilities.
•   In-depth teaching, teache training and community outreach experience.
•   Understanding of educational initiatives and priorities in Ghana, especially as regards teacher training and girls’ education.
•   Demonstrated project and people management.
•   Demonstrated commitment to programme quality and impact.
•   National of Ghana. Fluency in English required and proficiency in one or more additional languages applicable to the Northern Region preferred.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, along with a current CV to:

ghanarecruitment2013@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 October, 2013

Please put the title of the posistion you are applying for in the subjuect line. Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted

{CIDA – PSU,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) (Formerly Canadian International Development Agency – CIDA) seeks to engage the services of a Project Manager for the Canada Programme Support Unit (PSU), which provides professional, technical, strategic and advisory support to the Canadian development cooperation programme in , Ghana.

The bidder can be an individual, or a firm presenting the consultancy of one (1) individual to perform the services.

Status: Full Time (up to 20 days/month)

Duration: Eighteen (18) Months

Duty station: Accra

Scope of work
The PSU Project Manager will be required to manage the PSU in Ghana and to provide support during the transition to the Field Support Services Unit (FSSU) model. The PSU Project Manager will ensure the provision of professional, financial, procurement, technical and administrative advice required for management and ongoing monitoring of the Canadian development cooperation programme and projects in Ghana. A detailed copy of the scope of work is outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The individual must be a Ghanaian citizen and must be legally and operationally permitted to work in Ghana. Any non-Ghanaian citizen will be required to provide a valid residence and work permit.
•   The individual must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in a relevant discipline (such as Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, and International Affairs).
•   The individual must have a minimum of thirty-six (36) months experience in a “management role” within the last ten (10) years.

”Management role” means a position where the individual is responsible for overall management and coordination of the resources and activities of an organisation, work unit or project, including managing human and financial resources.

Other Technical Requirements
Individuals will also be assessed on other technical requirements, such as experience working with bilateral or multilateral donor agencies, as well as experience in the management of a similar organisation, work unit or project

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified individuals are requested to pick up a detailed copy of the RFP document from the main reception of the Canadian High Commission, 42 Independence Avenue, Accra. Bidders including those residing outside Accra can request for the RFP document by sending an E-mail request to:-

accra-da@international.gc.ca

Closing Date: 21 October, 2013

We thank everyone for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Our client is an independent non-governmental institution which is widely-recognized for its dedication to the establishment and strengthening of a democratic, free and open society. In carrying out its work, it frequently engages high-level officials, key organs of state, political parties and civil society organisations. It now seeks two qualified, experienced and dynamic professionals to play the exciting top career roles of: Director of Programmes

Main Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programmes will:

•    Develop Activity Plans & Annual Programme Schedules
•    Consider, develop and organize multi-themed policy dialogue and engagements and engage with diverse stakeholders in facilitating policy reform activities
•    Plan, organize, manage and support policy research and implementation initiatives
•    Identify programme training needs and conduct staff training
•    Develop comprehensive reports following each activity and submit monthly reports to Executive Director.
•    Collaborate and engage with media houses
•    Generally assist in promoting the Vision, Mission, Core Values and strategic agenda of the Institute, etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•    Masters degree or PhD in Political Science, Political Economy, Economics and Law or other relevant fields
•    Minimum of eight years (8) work experience at a senior level position
•    Deep familiarity & interest in socio-economic policy issues
•    Experience in engaging key stakeholders in the policy making cycle and networking with policy-makers
•    Ability to analyze information and develop meaningful reports, proposals and budgets
•    Strong leadership, speaking and presentation ability
•    Ability to work for long hours as well as to travel
•    Training needs assessment and training
•    Other skills and abilities

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you qualify for any of the roles above, please apply with your CV & cover letter with contact details to: Search Consultant, Tracie Annan.

By email: search@shawbellghana.com

Or by post to:-

ShawbellConsulting Limited,
P.O.Box KIA 9022
Airport – Accra

Closing Date: 17 October, 2013

Please cite the specific job for which you are applying, with contact details.

{Confidential,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

This position is open to Ghana nationals only.

ACDEP (Association of Church-Based Development NGOs) is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Project Director for a large food security project in northern Ghana. The incumbent will work out of the project office in Tamale, Northern Region.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

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

POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy Project Director is directly answerable to the Project Director (based in Tamale). The Deputy Project Director is expected to lead the operational management of the project whereas the Project Director will focus on strategic management.

He/she is responsible for taking a strong supporting role in planning, implementing and reporting on the project according to the expected project outcomes and outputs. With coaching support from the Project Director, the Deputy Project Directors responsibilities are expected to increase over time.

He/she will also assist in the general administration and management of the project and partnership relations. The Deputy Project Director will directly supervise and guide crops, livestock, aquaculture, and marketing and income generating activities project specialists based at the Tamale office to ensure a holistic approach is used within the project.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Scope of work
The Deputy Project Director will work with the Project Director in the following:

Project Management

•    Ensure the achievement of project outputs and outcomes according to results-based project management, as defined in the approved Project Implementation Plan and Annual Work Plans
•    Monitor and evaluate overall project results according to results-based management, including the establishment of M&E systems
•    Support the Project Director in the financial management of the project, in accordance with the financial procedures of the donor
•    Project planning, including annual work plans, budgets, and implementation strategies
•    Project coordination and the timely delivery of work according to the Annual Work Plan
•    Liaise and coordinate with all project partners
•    Manage project staff, project partners and consultants, including senior-level technical specialists who report directly to him/her (crops, livestock, aquaculture and marketing and IGAs specialists)
•    Promote the integration of crosscutting themes (gender equality, environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation, and governance) into project programming

Coordination with Key Stakeholders

•    Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Government of Ghana officials, Canadian government officials, key stakeholders, NGOs, and relevant partners.
•    Ensure project coordination with government ministries, donors, project partners and relevant stakeholders
•    Ensure delivery of project activities through coordination with relevant stakeholders while avoiding duplication within Northern Ghana
•    Participate in project steering committee, project management committee and project consultative committees
•    Liaise with donors, NGOs and government officials and engage stakeholders in the dissemination of lessons learned

Capacity Building

•    Provide capacity development assistance, training, technical assistance, coaching and mentoring to partners and project staff to ensure project delivery
•    Participate in participatory organizational assessments and contribute to development of appropriate capacity development plans to support project implementation
•    With coaching from the Project Director, gradually assume greater responsibility in overseeing project human resources, financial management, organizational structures and operations
•    Work with project partners to design effective implementation strategies and partnership building

Qualification Required & Experience

•    Masters Degree in Agriculture or related field
•    Minimum of 10 years work experience in crops and livestock production, preferably with a variety of crops and small ruminants in northern Ghana
•    Experience in managing a complex, agriculture-focused, donor-funded project
•    Experience in building capacity of staff and project beneficiaries in both formal and informal settings
•    Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
•    Experience in developing and implementing climate change adaptation strategies in agriculture and livelihoods is considered an asset

Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Strong leadership skills, facilitation skills, interpersonal skills with colleagues and project beneficiaries.
•    Demonstrated capacity to lead teams of colleagues and collaborators from different organizations/government ministries.
•    Skilled in ensuring principles and practices of gender equality are incorporated into project activities.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages commonly spoken in the northern regions is an asset.
•    Excellent computer skills (word-processing, presentations, spread-sheets).
•    Willingness to travel throughout the northern regions.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit a covering letter detailing how their work experience and academic qualifications meet the requirements described above, as well as their salary expectations, their CV, and 3 professional references no later than Friday October 18th, 2013 via e-mail to:

jobsapplications@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 18 October, 2013

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

•    We are an equal opportunity employer.
•    Suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
•    While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

{ActionAid (AA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of a Country Director.

Role Overview:

The Country Director (CD) provides vision, leadership, motivation, and drive in management and effective high-level national representation for ActionAid Ghana in line with established policies, principles and operating practices of ActionAid International, good management practice and the political, social, cultural and economic environment of the country.

The CD role requires broad organizational experience, thus enabling the post-holder to manage large teams, as well as deep knowledge across a professional discipline in development that enables the post-holder to make significant contribution to   processes that lead to long-term success of ActionAid Ghana.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Work with the National Board and General Assembly in ensuring the organization is operating within AAG policies which are aligned with good practices of governance, AAI governance policies and the Ghanaian legal context.
•   Development and implementation of Country Strategic Papers.
•   Influence decisions of stakeholders that are outside her/his direct sphere of authority to promote AAG programmes.
•   Represent ActionAid Ghana and ActionAid International in a variety of fora and maintain external relationships within a diverse range of stakeholders.
Deepen AAG’s vision, mission, philosophy and principles in implementing AAG programmes in line with agreed corporate strategies and organizational priorities.
•   Lead and direct the work of AAG in accordance with sound management practices and ActionAid’s development policies and accountability systems
•   Create a dynamic atmosphere to retain and build loyal team of workers.
•   Develop and maintain appropriate contingency plans for all kinds of emergencies.
•   Establish and develop working relationships with key donors and actively develop local funding sources appropriate to AAG’s resource needs.

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies or a development related field and at least 10 years proven track record with a minimum of 5 years in a top management position in development work or poverty alleviation programmes with proven initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in a changing environment.

•   Demonstrated top management expertise, including proven ability to develop the capacities of multi-disciplinary professional teams undertaking comprehensive poverty alleviation strategies.
•   Proven experience in managing complex financial control and management systems.
•   Demonstrated expertise in strategic and long term planning and implementation with the ability to ensure that operational plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives. .
•   Proven experience of working and negotiating with Government officials and/or donors at all levels.
•   Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques including demonstrated expertise in at least one specialist development field.
•   Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
•   Proficiency in English and fluency of local language is an advantage to the role.
•   Strong leadership and management skills.
•   Strong analytical/problem solving, and crisis, conflict and risk management skills.
•   Excellent fundraising skills
•   Proven track record in contract management from bilateral and multilateral donors.

Job Circumstances:

•   This is a five (5) year employment contract, renewable for a further three (3) years.
•   It is governed by AAG’s  terms and conditions of employment.
•   The role involves frequent travel within and outside Ghana.

Salary: Annual Base Salary Range – GHS 156,000 – 187,560

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application Forms MUST be downloaded and submitted as below.

Click Here For Application Form

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:-

CountryDirector.Ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North.

Tel: + 233 244 316 392 / +233 28 910 9560

Closing Date: 18 October, 2013

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment by Tuesday, 19th November, 2013.

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer.  Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-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 the 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.

•   Supervises:  A team of 5
•   Reports to: Finance & Support Services Director
•   Job Grade Level:  HAY 17

Purpose of the Position
To provide leadership to the Supply Chain Management, Information Technology. Fleet Management, Corporate Security, and general support services functions and to ensure that these functions have systems and skilled personnel to support the operations of the National Office in a timely. technologically-sound. professional and cost-effective manner.

Major Responsibilities

•   Lead the development, implementation and or review of systems for each department/unit to ensure they are aligned to set standards. responsive to internal and external customers and cost effective.
•   To develop. implement and review the operating plans and budgets for the Division and support other Divisions and projects/programs to prepare their own budgets and procurement plans, relating to SCM, IT, Fleet Management, Security and Administrative Services
•   Provide line management and leadership to staff of the departments/units falling under this Division: Supply Chain Management, Fleet Management, Information Technology. Security. Travel/Transport, and Administrative Services.
•   Assist the Finance and Support Services Director in accessing and coordinating technical resources available from the Global Center or Region for Support Services Division (SCM, IT, Fleet Management and Security)
•   Participate in the negotiation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the Global Center and/or Region
•   Liaise with Security Focal Person to ensure the implementation of the Security Protocol and assist the Operations Division to integrate sound security practices into their operations so as to enhance the safety and security of staff, assets and programs and minimize operational risks to World Vision
•   Mentor, coach and develop the capacity of Functional Leaders under the Division into competent, accountable and high performance teams.
•   Work with Operations Division to establish a comprehensive inventory of ADP office premises with adequate documentation on any legal aspects, ownership documentation and transition plans .

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education required: Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Supply Chain! Logistics Management or Finance
•   Experience: Minimum of 5 years in middle or senior management in a comparable organization
•   Demonstrated ability in leadership and team building
•   Show supervisory skills
•   Strong communication and facilitation skills

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: 13 October, 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. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Peoples Dialogue on Human Settlements,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Objective of position:
To provide effective project (s) planning and implementation In a relevant and timely manner

Reporting: The project manager report to the Executive Director

General requirements

•   Familiar with the NGO sector
•   Good interpersonal/inter-cultural relation
•   Good command of Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•   Excellent writing and analytical skills
•   Willingness and ability to work with urban poor communities/groups
•   Willingness to travel both locally and internationally
•   At least 2 years professional experience in NGO environment

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Good research and report writing skills
•   Knowledge of and Use of GIS Mapping tools
•   Good project management skills
•   Degree in Planning Development related discipline – second degree is an added advantage)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should be received together with CV and other supporting document to:

The Executive Director
P.O. Box AC 493
Art Centre
Accra

And email soft copies together with CV to:

farouk.peoplesdialogue@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 October, 2013

Female applicants are highly preferred

{Canadian Co-operative Association,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

The Canadian Co-operative Association (www.coopscanada.coop) is a national association for co-operatives in Canada, representing more than nine million co-operative and credit union members from over 2,000 organisations. CCA’s international development mission is to establish and grow co-operatives, credit unions and community based organizations to reduce poverty, build sustainable livelihoods and improve civil society in less developed countries. For over 50 years, CCA has been working with local partners organisations to strengthening credit unions and co-operatives in Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Job Title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Reporting to: Ghana Country Manager
Located: Tamale with travel in communities of the Eastern Corridor

Fostering project and partnership
CCA is implementing a five-year project, FOSTERING-Food Security through co-operative in Northern Ghana, funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and developed in partnership with SEND Ghana and the Ghana Co-operative Credit Union Association (CUA). The anticipated project will increase sustainable and gender equitable food security for over 42,000 men and women in eight districts in the Eastern Corridor of Northern Ghana.

The FOSTERING project takes account of the four pillars of food security (availability, access, utilisation, and stability). The project directly tackles four key areas of improving food security and sustainable economic growth for small-holder farmers; improving production; better marketing of products; expansion of household activities into off-season businesses; and access to finance.

Function and Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:

•   Designing and implementing M&E tools and plans for the FOSTERING project
•   Reporting
•   Networking
•   Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

•   Develops a viable project M&E plan and tools, seek feedback, and make sure there is consensus on the plan and approaches
•   Implements the plan, including identification and utilisation of data sources
•   Shares information and trains partners in collecting and sharing necessary information on time for M&E
•   Carries out regular discussions with stakeholder organisations to seek feedback on project implementation
•   Conduct regular monitoring site visits per the approved M&E plan
•   Advises the Country Director on appropriate project adjustment strategies if required
•   Advises technical advisors on appropriate project impacts and stories that can be developed into knowledge products
•   Responsible for all evaluation and project closure activities
•   Provides inputs to technical advisors and Project Manager on donor reporting and public relations Development of case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
•   Establish infrastructure project risk management plan and the system of early warning system for all programmes:
•   Ensures that projects are implemented in accordance with CIDA policies and other relevant rules and regulations.
•   Undertake other duties per the requirements of the project.

Key Result Expected:

•   Quality monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of CCA supported initiatives

Competencies

•   Communicating information and ideas: Communicating clearly and effectively. Seeking to understand the ideas of others. Facilitating and encouraging open communication.
•   Ethics and values: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of CCA in actions and decisions. Demonstrating an appreciation of differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
•   Organisational awareness: Understanding, building and using formal/ informal systems and contacts in a complex organisational and global environment to obtain results.
•   Self-management and emotional intelligence: Managing moods, responding effectively to stress, situations of ambiguity or crisis. Managing relationships with others to achieve mutual benefits. Building an emotionally intelligent organisation.
•   Working effectively in team in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives.
•   Job knowledge and technical expertise: Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline.
•   Promoting accountability and results-based management: Monitoring and promoting practices, procedures and systems that support accountability and results-based management.

Qualification Required & Experience

The post holder must possess the following skills, experience, and personal characteristics:

Education:

•   Bachelor’s or Master’s or equivalent degree in public administration, community development, statistics, social or development related studies;

Experiences:

•   Ability to work under pressure;
•   At least three years’ experience on monitoring and evaluation
•   At least one years’ experience in designing research methodology
•   Knowledge of information systems
•   Excellent analytical skills; mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving.
•   Experience and knowledge in Co-operative organisation and Credit Union is a plus.
•   Experience and knowledge innovative community-level capacity assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
•   Languages Fluency in written and spoken English and one or more of the Ghanaian working languages.

Technical requirements:

•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
•   Proficiency in Internet Research and Data Gathering

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter addressed to the Country Director. Applications should be sent electronically to: _lucie.tremblay@coopscanada.coop with the name of the position in the subject line.

Closing Date: 01 October, 2013

And the interviews will take place in Tamale.
All candidates are thanked for their interest in CCA; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WOMEN ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

{Alliance For a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is working with African governments, donors, NGOs, the private sector and African farmers to significantly and sustainably improve the productivity and incomes of resource poor farmers in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana.

AGRA is seeking to recruit an experienced and exceptional individual to fill the position of Gender Programme Officer.

The Gender Programme Officer has the role of supporting AGRA’s programmes to implement gender mainstreaming in AGRA’s work. The position is also linked to the promotion of gender equity within the different programs and units, i.e. the promotion of gender balance, work/life issues, harassment and a gender sensitive work environment. The Gender Programme Officer provides input, guidance and recommendations on all gender perspectives. This requires the Gender Programme Officer to understand AGRA’s programs and how gender mainstreaming applies to AGRA’s work.

Reporting to the Vice President – Programmes, this position is internationally recruited and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya on a three (3) year fixed-term contract.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

•   Assist AGRA management to assess and identify gender knowledge needs and gaps in AGRA’s programmes
•   Develop and execute an overall strategic action plan for gender mainstreaming at AGRA in consultation with AGRA stakeholders
•   Develop and contribute to the basis of policy statements, frameworks, mandate rationale and goals of the work of gender mainstreaming at AGRA
•   Lead the establishment of a gender task force within AGRA and serve as its coordinator
•   Conduct reviews of AGRA strategies, proposals and grants and provide timely input and recommendations for gender integration and inclusion of women in the implementation of programmes and grants provided by AGRA
•   Co-ordinate training activities and develop a suite of tools for training on gender mainstreaming based on identified needs for AGRA staff, in liaison with other organizations / contractors that can contribute towards this
•   Develop and manage a set of grants to enhance gender equity in agricultural research, markets and policies complementary to AGRA’s programmes
•   Represent AGRA at developmental forums and liaise with gender focal points in other institutions for events where information on gender mainstreaming may be required to leverage AGRA programmes and
•   Assist with respect to gender issues, the Monitoring and Evaluation team, in monitoring results emanating from the AGRA programme of work

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Master’s degree in Social Science (e.g. Gender and Development, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Developmental Studies or equivalent) or Agricultural Sciences
•   At least 7 years experience in advocacy for gender issues and evidence-based results in gender analysis and mainstreaming especially in institutions which deal with research and development
•   Significant experience with gender issues and social impacts in required with some experience in relevant socio-economic and gender analysis frameworks
•   Strong analytical ability to design, implement and evaluate gender mainstreaming options for promoting agricultural productivity growth, and
•   Excellent oral, written and multi-media communication skills in English with a limited knowledge of French being an added advantage

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the positions responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number (Ref. GPO / 09-13) on your application letter.

Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke

Or

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 04 October, 2013

Job Vacancy For Gender Programme Officer At Alliance For a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)