{YMCA Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

•   Work Base: Accra, Ghana with travel nationally and internationally
•   Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

A Christian, Youth Focused Organisation seeks to recruit a Programme Coordinator to design and implement innovative youth development and empowerment programmes in Ghana. The organisation is a registered NGO and exists to enhance the mind, body and spirit of young people in Ghana for the holistic transformation of their communities, Nation and the African continent.

The Programme Coordinator will report to the National General Secretary of the organisation and will provide leadership, strategic direction and be responsible for resource mobilization, effective coordination, management and implementation of programmes nationall

Specific roles

Technical Management

•   Oversight and management of technical projects including planning, implementation, undertake field visits, and reporting
•   Develop project proposals, create budgets and planning for new activities
•   Liaise with donors and potential funders to identify and pursue potential programme and funding opportunities
•   Coordinate project activities with activities of governmental agencies
•   Working knowledge of social investment (CSR) programmes by the private sector in Ghana

Reporting and Representation

•   Primary programme representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementation and stakeholders
•   Responsible for narrative programmatic reports, in line with grant agreements
•   Responsible for submission of quarterly status reports on all projects countrywide for the information of the NGS and partners of the Organisation
•   Documentation of impact of projects and programmes countrywide, with focus on analysis and dissemination of lessons learnt and best practice models
•   Support strengthening of communication strategy to make the organisation more visible to development actors in the country especially through project and programme brochures, case studies and press releases.

Team Management

•   Responsible for recruitment and supervision of key project staff, interns, student on attachment, and other short term programme consultants
•   Responsible for team building of project staff at national and regional level, conduct performance appraisal in line with operational procedures

Administration/Finance

•   Assure proper budget follow up for all funded project activities, monitor budget allocation is correct and respect proposal grant guidelines
•   Ensure all projects follow financial and administrative procedures of the Organisation
•   Prepare regular financial expenditure reports, in consultation with the Finance Department

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors Degree from a credible university in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Development Planning, Community Development or a related field. A Masters Degree and the ability to speak French would be an added advantage.
•   3 – 5 years professional experience at project management level with a youth serving organization, national NGO, or governmental agency.
•   Result oriented with demonstrated ability to manage a team and work independently.
•   Proven ability in programme management, including planning, implementation, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Excellent communication skills oral, written and presentation skills and demonstrate ability to meet strict and high quality implementation and reporting deadlines.
•   Ability to work with no supervision and under pressure.
•   Willingness to travel within Ghana and internationally.
•   Computer literate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with a cover letter, up-to-date 4-page CV with names of 3 referees and day time telephone contact and working email address, copies of relevant documents should be sent by email to:

applicants@ymcaghana.org

Closing Date: 16 September, 2013

•   Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   Interviewees will be contacted by the last week of September 2013 and interviews conducted no later than October 2013.

{Confidential,Kumasi-Ejisu,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

The project officer will over see the smooth operations of the organisation and also identify potential donors for the realisation of the organisational goals and objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent;
•   3 years of work experience related to development programmes and/or projects, with national/international agencies. Experience in Project Management will be an asset; working experience in community based projects/ activities will be an advantage.
•   Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, handle a variety of concurrent activities, rank priorities, organize work efficiently, and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
•   Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English;
•   Computer skills in MS Office.
•   Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.

Location: Kumasi-Ejisu

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons should forward their details to:-

chancetochange.ghana@gmail.com  or taithoes@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 02 October, 2013

{United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, is the world’s largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes. UNFPA works with governments and non-governmental organizations in over 140 countries in all matters related to the reproductive system. Reproductive health is recognized as a human right, part of the right to health. UNFPA assists countries to formulate population policies and strategies in support of sustainable development.

Job Summary

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Level: ICS 10 (NO-C)
Position: 78416

Organizational Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist plays a leadership role in coordinating and managing comprehensive SRHR and related thematic interventions in the northern regions so as to substantively drive the effective achievement of UNFPA programme activities in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights, reducing maternal mortality and accelerating progress on the ICPD agenda and MDG 5. This includes ensuring linkages with the areas of population and development and gender equality and rights; specifically in the context of women and young people (including adolescents). Particular attention is paid to family planning, emergency obstetric and neonatal care, reproductive health commodity security, HIV and AIDS, Fistula and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)

The Programme Specialist analyses the SRHR situation within the context of the political, social and economic environment in country (with special emphasis on the northern regions). He/she is proactive in preparing reports, updates and information progress and achievements in the SRHR components of UNFPA supported programme, in line with results-based management. He/she ensures provides inputs into and ensures coherence with the agreed national and international planning framework, including UNFPA Strategic Plan, the Delivery as One Framework, United Nations Development Assistance Framework, the Country Programme Plan, and Annual Workplan.

The Programme Specialist establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies and civil society to address emerging issues and to facilitate programme delivery. He/she must effectively influence counterparts and work with networks, including civil society, to advance the ICPD agenda, through partnerships and national capacity strengthening, as well as other approaches such as south-south cooperation. He/she actively contributes to policy dialogue and in line with the Accra Agenda for Action, Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, provides supports to related sectoral planning and review processes as these affect SRHR.

The Programme Specialist is a budget owner and thus is accountable for ensuring the proper disbursement and absorption of funds to implementing agencies. He/she is also accountable for ensuring that programme staff in the Tamale Decentralised office (DO) proactively manage their budgets and spending in line with programme plans and UNFPA policies and procedures.

The Programme Specialist supervises all staff in the Tamale DO and is responsible for the fulfillment of all people management responsibilities in this regard; including the management of performance, involvement in recruitment, training and development, and leave and attendance.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

•  Technical Expertise/Management:
•  Programme Management:
•  Funds Management:
•  People Management & Leadership:
•  Administrative Management
•  Other managerial and/or programme implementation duties assigned by the Rep./Dep.Representative

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Competencies
Functonal Competencies:

•  Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
•  Results-based programme development and management
•  Innovation and marketing of new approaches
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/buidling strategic alliances and partners
•  Resource mobilization
•  Training and facilitation skills
•  Ability to conduct operational/interventional research

Core Competencies:

•  Values: Integrity/Commitment to mandate, knowledge sharing/continuous learning, value diversity
•  Managing Relationships: Workng in teams, communicating information and ideas, conflict ad self-management
•  Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/performance management
•  Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, results orientation/commitment to excellence, appropriate and transparent decision making
•  Good financial management skills

Job Requirements
Academic Requirements:

•  Master’s degree in public health, medicine, population, demography and/or other related social science field.

Experience:

•  At least 5 years professional experience in the field of population and development activities; preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector (at national level)
•  Experience in working with government institutions, NGOs and/or donor institutions
•  Conversant with national frameworks and policies on reproductive health (particularly maternal health and adolescents and youth) and other population issues and their linkages with changing global environment
•  Good knowledge of programme formulation and implementation mechanisms of the United Nations country programmes and familiarity with UNFPA programmes and policies
•  Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results
•  Excellent written and communication skills to foster engaged partnership at high level representation

Languages:

•  Fluency in oral and written English
•  A second UN language is an asset

Computer Skills:

•  Proficiency in current office software applications
•  Proficiency in PeopleSoft, and other computerized applications used by the UN

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please refer to: www.UNFPAGhana.org  To Download the P11 Employment Form. Applications to be addressed to the Representative at:

ghana.office@unfpa.org

Completion of United Nations Personal History form (P11) is mandatory, no resume is required. Interest Letter to indicate position applied for.

Closing Date: 13 September, 2013

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

The Office of the UN World Food Programme, WFP – UNHRD Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancy:-

Job Title: Staff Assistant
Duration: 1 year fixed Term (renewable)
Post Grade: GS-5

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

•   Receive, screen and log correspondence, reports, etc., and forward to the appropriate officer; maintain a log in system and follow up to ensure that replies are timely or that action is taken within the established deadline
•   Screen, assess and refer telephone calls and enquires to appropriate staff; provide information on a variety of questions such as the division’s programme and activities as well as sensitive information
•   Coordinate and expedite office wide responses to sensitive telephone and written enquires on behalf of the manager
•   Maintain the manager’s calendar and schedule appointments and meetings and make tentative appointments on his/her behalf; brief the manager on matters to be considered prior to scheduled meetings
•   Maintain and update the office’s filing and reference system including confidential files
•   Identify and extract information from various sources and prepare briefing notes and/or resume for inclusion in correspondence and reports; draft various standard correspondence and review all outgoing correspondence for composition and style as well as grammatical accuracy, factual correctness, and adequacy of treatment as well as adherence to WFP procedures
•   Provide procedural advice to staff on office methods and procedures, and on the use of various computer programmes and other office equipment to improve the quality and efficiency of their work
•   Organize or participate in organization and preparation of staff meetings or special meetings and prepare minutes/notes for record of these meetings
•   Draft moderately complex correspondence and ensure any related follow-up prepare various documentation and reports, including highly confidential letters by ensuring accuracy in spelling and layout and adherence to WFP procedures.
•   Maintain attendance and leave records of staff in the office
•   Perform other related duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Secondary School Education but preferably University Degree/Higher National Diploma in Secretarial, Public Relations or in Administration or related field.
•   At least two (2) years of progressively responsible support experience in the field of secretarial coupled with knowledge in general administrative work, public relations or related field. At least two years at G4 level or equivalent.
•   Excellent knowledge of computer software

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 “Staff Assistant Accra” 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
Email: hr.accra@wfp.org

Closing Date: 08 September, 2013

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

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

CARE seeks a Literacy/Reading Technical Advisor (LRTA) for an upcoming, four (4) year program in Ghana. This project has a heavy focus on providing technical expertise to the Ghana Education Service in early grade literacy and numeracy for primary school students . The project aims to improve reading skills in 2 million primary students by 2016.

Summary

Responsibilities include working with staff and partners to expand the use of the NALAP (National Literacy Acceleration Program) method and approaches to be used in the early grades. The Literacy/Reading Education Technical Advisor will further provide technical support for the development of a literacy instruction framework with related teacher and student materials in collaboration with the MoE. The Specialist will also provide teacher education support for instructional coaches working teachers to implement the revised curriculum. The assignment is highly technical and managerial, and is designed to provide high-level support for effective local capacity building. The Literacy/Reading Education Technical Advisor will be based in Accra. The Literacy/Reading Technical Advisor reports to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities

•   Works closely with the Chief of Party, Ministry of Education, partners and other stakeholders to develop and operationalize mother tongue literacy and English transition frameworks;
•   Assists in the design and implementation of curriculum and instructional pedagogical approaches to improve early literacy in mother tongue and English transition;
•   Serves as a top-level advisor to the Ministry of Education on mother tongue literacy instruction particularly for early grades; making recommendations, as needed;
•   Collaborates with the other donor implemented projects and partners working on mother tongue literacy in the early primary grades;
•   Directs the implementation of related parent or community involvement initiatives in mother tongue literacy skills acquisition in a non-formal environment;
•   Designs and implements professional development activities for pre-service and in-service teachers on early grade mother tongue literacy and transition to English instruction;
•   Oversees the implementation of mother tongue literacy and transition to English technical aspects of the project;
•   Participates in the design and implementation of a continuous assessment program for the target languages.
•   The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a Master’s Degree and ten years of experience in the education sector with deep understanding of scientifically based reading research;
•   Knowledge of a balanced literacy framework, early literacy competencies and reading diagnostic measures;
•   Continuous assessments on literacy;
•   Ability to measure basic foundation skills for literacy in the early grades;
•   Knowledge of mother tongue and English transition instruction strategies;
•   Expertise in assessing/diagnosing ability to read and comprehend, then recommending appropriative interventions;
•   Experience working in the international community;
•   Must possess leadership abilities and proven team/interpersonal skills;
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
•   Demonstrated ability to effectively bring the disciplines, functional skills, and experiences of the
•   proposed staff to bear on the proposed project;
•   The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Desired Qualifications:

•   PhD/EdD degree preferred;
•   Familiarity with Ghanaian local languages and at least one other local language preferred.

Location: Accra

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: 02 September, 2013

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

CARE seeks a Community and School Management Specialist (CSMS) for an upcoming, four (4) year program in Ghana. This project has a heavy focus on providing technical expertise to the Ghana Education Service in early grade literacy and numeracy for primary school students. The project aims to improve reading skills in 2 million primary students by 2016.

Summary

The Communities and Schools Management Specialist (CSMS) will provide leadership, direction, and coordination to improve accountability and transparency between parents, schools, local government. The CSMS will lead the coordination activities that support the role of governments and communities to ensure that the link between public spending on education and service delivery is understood by citizens in order to improve accountability in the use of public funds and the achievement of sector goals. In addition, the CSMS will lead the development of a social advocacy strategy to promote the sustainability of educational interventions and strengthen and expand the capacity of school community institutions (school management committees and parent teacher associations) and/or NGOs to effectively identify, analyze, develop alternative solutions to, and advocate for priority issues identified within their respective areas.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of 10 years experience working in the education sector within the context of developing countries.
•   10 years of project management experience at improving school management, community engagement in schools, and parent engagement.
•   Experience in mobilizing parents and communities for school improvement, m inimum of 5 years experience coordinating closely with national and sub-national institutions and partners.
•   Record of effective training and technical assistance design, materials development and delivery.
•   Strong understanding of the Ghana Education Services and institutional context; especially as it relates to education management and service delivery a plus.
•   Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
•   Superior written and oral skills in English are essential.

Location: Accra

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: 02 September, 2013

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Knowledge Management, Learning and Communication Advisor to support its Natural Resources Program.

JOB SUMMARY
The Knowledge Management, Learning and Communication Advisor is a member of the (Forest Extractive Industry Civil Society Support) FEICS Program implementation team and reports to the Natural Resources Program Coordinator. S/He is responsible for the overall Monitoring and Evaluation planning and implementation of the FEICS Program. S/He will ensure knowledge management among program team and Strategic Partners and drive the learning agenda within the program. The position is based in Accra but will require extensive travel to Strategic Partners project communities to support with M&E events.

Key Responsibilities

•   Lead and facilitate the design and implementation of FEICS programme M&E Plan.
•   Design and develop systems for data collection, storage and analysis for FEICS Program for impact measurement
•   In collaboration with Gender Advisor, support Strategic Partners to undertake gender analysis of their programs and measure changes in gender equality in the implementation of their activities.
•   Provide quality assurance for M&E related events, through inputs into ToRs for M&E related consultancies, baseline and evaluation designs and reports.
•   Maintain an updated database of donor reports and calendar for donor Technical and financial reporting requirements and DME related events.
•   Prepare M&E reports/documents on program activities to support CARE Ghana’s and Strategic Partners fund raising efforts, and for CARE Denmark.
•   Establish and promote information standards, capture and share best practices, approaches, and lessons learned.
•   Documentation of outcomes, significant accomplishments and lessons learned to inform impact measurement.
•   Facilitate and build Strategic Partners capacity in documentation and sharing of impacts through monthly 1 pagers, Human Interest Stories and Most Significant Changes.
•   Prepare a Communication Strategy for FEICS Program outlining what needs to be communicated and with whom.
•   Support media capacity building efforts by Strategic Partners to ensure media plays a lead role in enforcement of community rights and extractive sector governance issues.
•   Support colleagues and strategic partners in communicating information about FEICS work through different advocacy channels and networks.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in knowledge management, library science, communications or related field
•   7 years experience in M&E Practice, database development and analysis, impact measurement, capacity building with local NGOs and communities, CSO and public sector agencies
•   Experience in organizational learning and creating a culture of knowledge management and communication,
•   Knowledge of the natural resources sector is an added advantage
•   Demonstrated Communication skills and ability to promote organizational learning and generate knowledge and evidence of impact
•   Strategic and conceptual thinking ability
•   Experience in facilitating linkages, relationship building and networking
•   Proven experience with press outreach and media relations experience
•   The ability to work with and influence senior colleagues
•   Extensive experience working in organizational communication as well as public relations
•   An in-depth appreciation of IT and its utilization

Location: Accra

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: 02 September, 2013

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY