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

SNV/ Netherlands Development Organization is one of the foremost international organizations which has been active in Ghana since 1992. We specialize in providing high quality, professional advisory services. Our clients are organizations whose work is to help local communities improve the way they are governed, develop income generating capacity and to benefit from the natural resources surrounding them, while sustaining the environment for future generations.

National Associate Advisor Carbon/Climate Projects Development

Based in Burkina Faso/Cameroon/DRC/Ghana
(Consultancy contract)

Background
In the majority of Sub-Saharan African countries agricultural expansion and biomass energy needs are important drivers of deforestation and thus a chief agent in accelerating climate change. Deforestation reduces the capacity of ecosystems to provide ecosystem services that support livelihoods and community development and is thus a precursor to deepening levels of poverty. However, it is equally clear that agriculture -especially in the form of commodity crops (cocoa, palm, coffee etc.) and livestock production form critical livelihoods for over 62% of Africa’s rural population, whilst biomass energy [fuel wood], is often the only source of energy supporting businesses and households in both urban and rural settings. Within development programs and projects, it therefore becomes crucial to strike a balance between agriculture and biomass energy needs as both drivers of deforestation and source of revenues and livelihoods.

In this light, SNV has launched the REDD+ Energy and Agriculture Program (REAP) in order to advance the understanding on the interface between agriculture and energy use across different forest landscapes and to introduce contextualized solutions within the development sector. REAP aims to bring about reduced deforestation related carbon emissions, and improved livelihoods and incomes. The REAP Program has four key components: (i) knowledge development; (ii) building SNV capacity; (iii) demonstrating contextualized solutions; and (iv) partnerships for impact at scale. In Africa REAP currently focuses on four countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC and Ghana.

Against this background SNV seeks to engage a REAP Africa Associate Advisor Carbon/Climate Projects Development, to principally provide support to the SNV REAP efforts in its interventions in the 4 focal countries and potentially to initiatives in other SNV Africa supported offices.

Responsibilities

•   Providing technical guidance and advice on carbon markets in the assessment of REAP related projects, research and design interventions as well as in implementation mechanisms.
•   Spearhead identification of REDD+ compatible agriculture and energy opportunities
•   Assist in identifying partnerships with key clients, donors and government officials especially on climate finance issues.
•   Support carbon/climate knowledge products development and dissemination especially through the production and reviewing of training manuals and guidance for SNV staff, partners and clients.
•   Facilitate training sessions to SNV Advisors of REDD+ compatible agriculture and energy solutions.
•   Conduct any other duties as prescribed by the REAP Africa Coordinator for further development of the program

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate profile

•   The REAP Africa Associate Advisor should have the following skills and experience.
•   Broad knowledge of climate change science, international climate policy, climate finance, REDD+, carbon markets and forest carbon issues.
•   Specific experience in community carbon project development, baselines establishment, carbon accounting, CDM, VCS, Gold Standard, PDD development and monitoring methodologies in Africa.
•   At least three years’ experience living and working in Africa on carbon, climate change, REDD+ or other natural resources management activities and conversant in developing African based solutions.
•   Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences (from field staff to policy makers) from different cultures.
•   Good public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to give technical presentations on climate change and forest carbon issues.
•   Fluency in spoken and written English is a must; with working knowledge French considered to be a distinct advantage.
•   Willingness to travel especially to the REAP focal countries.
•   A master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Global Change, Climate Studies,
•   Contract type and duration: SNV will offer a national Associate Advisor consultancy contract for one year with possibility of extension.

Location: Burkina Faso/Cameroon/DRC/Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

•   Desired start date: 1 October 2013
•   Duty station: Preferably in one of four countries covered by REAP Africa. Optionally, the Associate Advisor can be based at another SNV office in Africa.
•   Reporting: The incumbent will report to the SNV REAP Africa Coordinator who is based in Burkina Faso

Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328168 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 11 September 2013.

More information about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development.

Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change. SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.

For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

{Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) (Formerly Canadian International Development Agency – CIDA) seeks to engage the services of a Senior Democratic Governance Advisor (Technical Specialist) who will provide professional, technical, strategic and advisory support to the Ghana Programme team.

Scope of Work
The Senior Democratic Governance Advisor will work closely with the Ghana Programme Governance Team to provide analysis and advise on democratic governance issues and programming in Ghana. A detailed copy of the scope of work is outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Mandatory Requirements and Qualification

•   The Bidder 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 Bidder must possess a Master’s Degree from a recognised university or relevant graduate diploma of a national institute in the field of development economics, political science, international development, public administration, development planning, sociology, business administration, human rights, gen- der equality, and interdisciplinary development studies/project management.
•   Minimum of five (5) years recent experience working in an advisory capacity in the area of Democratic Governance.
•   (Recent experience means within the last ten (10) years from January 2003 to the time of bid closing)

Other Technical Requirements

Bidders will also be assessed based on other technical requirements such as providing technical advice/assistance and support in the area of Democratic governance in Ghana through ensuring effective and resource efficient programming with the ultimate goal of contributing to better development results in Ghana by supporting the consistent integration of DFATD’s crosscutting themes of gender equality and environmental sustainability, while linking democratic governance into Canada’s bilateral sectoral focus.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified Bidders are requested to pick up a detailed copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) document from the Reception of the Canada-Programme Support Unit, 38 Independence Avenue, Accra (Formerly CIDA) on how to apply. Bidders including those residing outside Accra can request for the RFP document by sending an E-mail request to:-

info@psu-ghana.org

Closing Date: 09 September, 2013

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

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

DFID Ghana needs an experienced Economic Adviser, based in the Governance Team. This person will provide advisory inputs across the team’s wide-ranging programme, and will also provide economic analysis and input across DFID and the British High Commission in Ghana.

Monthly gross salary range for the position range from GHS5,123 to GHS7,173.

The Role in relation to the Core Competences

Delivering Value for Money

•   Demonstrate practical expertise in quantitative microeconomic analysis, to be able to deliver cost benefit analysis and economic appraisal of development projects.
•   Apply economic concepts and approaches to programme management, including in design of new programmes, reviewing on-going programmes, and tackling issues around financial management, incentives for reform, and political economy.

Delivering at Pace

•   Lead on public financial management In the Good Governance Team
•   Produce high quality economic analysis and briefings in a fast-paced and complex environment; very strong written and presentation skills.
•   Provide strong analytical input into a wide set of issues across teams, including on assessing fiduciary risks, political economy, and incentive structures.

Managing a Quality Service

•   Provide regular, high-quality, and useful macroeconomic analysis to the
•   British High Commission in Ghana.
•   Promote joint and high quality engagement with the Government of Ghana and other agencies such as the IMF on macroeconomics issues, through regular engagement with Government and donor community.

Seeing the Big Picture

•   Represent DFID at external events relevant to public financial management and economics.
•   Ensure that relevant public financial management and economic issues are effectively fed into office strategy and decision making.

Changing and Improving

•   Be open to change, and encourage ideas from a wide range of sources and stakeholders to feed into analysis and actions.<
•   Tackle complex issues in a positive manner, encouraging others to do the same.
•   Provide constructive challenge on economics-related issues and approaches.

Collaborating and Partnering

•   Communicate and influence effectively, developing effective working relationships within DFID and with partners in the Ghana government, other donors, business and private sector, and civil society partners.
•   Develop a good network of external stakeholders across the private sector, government and academia, including with key economics agencies and think tanks.

Qualification Required & Experience

Pre-requisites
A minimum of a master’s degree in Economics, or an equivalent degree with postgraduate level training in public financial management, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International Economics and Quantitative Economics. A strong track record of professional work applying economics and public finance management skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Operational Plan for DFID’s engagement in Ghana is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/67396/ghana-2011.pdf

Interested applicants should email a two pages CV and a one page cover letter to:-

dfidghana-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk

Applicants should also include a two pages written work on macro and/or PFM. This could be a stand-alone or a clearly demarcated part of a bigger report.

Closing Date: 06 September, 2013

{Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Position Summary
The VCD Coordinator will draw on a thorough understanding of market systems, the relationships between key market actors, the Ghanaian national, regional and district enabling environment and service providers critical to the market system, to ensure that the women farmers who participate in GROW forge sustainable linkages to markets systems for soybeans and the products of their dry season activities.

The goal of the Value Chain Development Coordinator is to facilitate this sustainable integration of women farmers into growing market systems by coordinating the work of the GROW technical team whose activities must be closely coordinated to ensure maximum benefit for women farmers participating in the GROW project.

The VCD Coordinator will consistently focus on finding the most sustainable approaches to carrying out project activities and challenge the coordinated technical team and the Key Facilitating Partners (KFP) with which the project works, to do the same.

The VCD Coordinator will be part of the GROW Program team, working closely with the Agriculture Technical Specialist and Financial Services Specialist. The team is under the supervision of Wa Area Manager who represents GROW in Wa in working with project stakeholders, liaising with KFP project coordinators and, administering the GROW office in Wa.

The VCD Coordinator will keep the Wa Area Manager informed of all developments within the technical implementation of the project. The VCD Coordinator will work closely with the M&E Manager to use information collected through the project’s monitoring processes to inform project implementation and adjust plans as needed.

The VCD Coordinator will work closely with the Gender Specialist to ensure that gender considerations are included in all aspects of project implementation so that each intervention is tested for its ability to effectively reach and serve women.

The VCD Coordinator will be a member of the GROW Program Management Team and will meet regularly with the team to review project progress and to address issues.

Duties
Provide technical expertise on value chain to the KFPs and GROW program team, deepening the understanding of a)market systems, b) the role of facilitators and c) interventions that stimulate new value chain relationships that are sustained by mutual benefit. This may include preparing discussion sessions for the technical team on relevant topics, arranging for presentations by value chain players, or other means of ensuring the team develops thorough understanding of market-based development approaches.

Assist KFPs and Program Team members in establishing broad networks with relevant actors in the soybean value chain, service providers to this sector (including financial service providers, equipment and technology suppliers, research institutions, radio stations and other sources of information, etc)

Coordinate the analysis of potential dry season opportunities to be promoted to women participating in GROW. This analysis will consider market demand, resources available within each community, women’s current engagement and skills and their interest in the sector. The product of this analysis will be a report analyzing the relative merits of opportunities for women to increase incomes during the dry season that will help them keep their families better fed throughout the year.

Opportunities selected for promotion should a) represent sustained market growth potential, b) be something that does not have high barriers to entry and c) adds to the family’s nutrition either directly or indirectly.

Use information collected through the project’s monitoring system to adjust project implementation as needed to achieve outputs, outcomes, and ultimately, impact.
Continuously monitor project activities to ensure that Lead Farmers and all project participants are developing knowledge and skills that will allow them to continue to expand their agricultural production and business activities independently after the end of the project.

As the project develops, lead the KFPs and other members of the Program Team in reaching out to new value chain players, new partners and new stakeholders to ensure that women farmers are linked to ongoing sources of agricultural information, services, inputs, technologies and markets that will support improved food security on an ongoing basis.
Participate in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, identification of lessons learned and ongoing improvement of project implementation as needed.

Carry out tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Demonstrated understanding of market-driven approaches to increase farm income and improve food security
•   Experience working on women-focused programs.
•   Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business, Marketing and other related field.
•   Minimum of 5 years’ experience in market-focused development projects.
•   Private sector experience a plus
•   Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values and goals

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Submit your letter of application and resume to this email address:

lkadiri@meda.org

Closing Date: 15 September, 2013

{World Vision International,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-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.

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position:- Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Job Grade Level: HAY15

Purpose of the Position

•   To assist Area Development Programmes (ADPs) to develop and manage programs effectively through planning, monitoring & evaluation and research for high quality ministry

Major Responsibilities

•   Build technical capacity of ADP staff in the areas of –concept paper development, proposal and reports writing
•   Train ADP staff in the use of Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning (LEAP) tools, templates, formats, standards and guidelines
•   Build technical capacity of ADP staff in the application of LEAP and Integrated Programming Model (IPM) tools and support the Operational Base Team Leader (OBTL) in leading ADPs in the implementation of other Global Centre initiatives
•   Support OBTL to coordinate assessments, designs/redesign, baselines, evaluations, transitions and other operational research activities of Operational Base
•   Support ADPs to develop Plan of Action to monitor the implementation of audit and evaluation recommendations, sponsorship KPIs and provide timely feedback to Project staff
•   Support ADP/Project Managements to capture essential data required for entry into Project Management Information System, and also to coordinate and provide timely feedback on review work flow processes at the Operational base level
•   Work in close collaboration with programmatic sectoral technical specialists to ensure an integrated implementation approach in the projects & programs implementation by ADP’s

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum Educational level required : First Degree in development planning/research related
•   Masters Degree preferred
•   Experience: At least three years relevant working experience
•   Other: Previous working experience in DM&E (world vision) is preferred

Other Competences/Attributes

•   Skills and experience in LEAP/DM&E/CWB
•   Sufficient knowledge of World Vision’s LEAP tools and ability to train others
•   Good facilitation skills
•   Adequate hands on experience in the construction and review of multi-year log frames and LEAP budget templates
•   Strong analytical and report writing skills
•   Ability to work and contribute to team building environment especially in a matrix reporting system

Salary: GHS2,267.42 + Benefits

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

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: 09 September, 2013

As a Child focused organisations, 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 applicants’ background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position:-

Job Title : Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Job Grade Level: HAY16

Purpose of the Position

•   To lead and support National Office Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and planning (LEAP) capacity building and other Terms of References (TORs) within the LEAP platform as well as lead the roll out of new initiatives within the framework of Partnership, Regional and National policies

Major Responsibilities

•   Provide general support and coordination to the Operational Base offices and Area Development Programmes (ADPs) including technical backstopping on LEAP processes
•   Support Leap processes, Assessment, Designs, Redesigns, Evaluation and Transitions
•   Conduct Baselines, Evaluation and measurement of Child Well Being (CWB) Targets and regular updates of LEAP Implementation database
•   Train staff in the use of LEAP tools, templates, formats, standards and guidelines
•   Coordinate information on Project Management Information System (PMIS) and build capacity of staff on PMIS functionalities to ensure effective utilization of PMIS in WVG
•   Provide technical backstopping and leadership in the production of all Leap Process reports, including review and submission of semi-annual and annual programmes and project reports, budgets and Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs)
•   Support the development of programmatic sectoral (education, food security, health, WASH) strengthening and institutional linkages Strategy
•   Support in concept paper development and proposal writing
•   Provide support to other divisions within the National Office to assure the quality and compliance of programme delivery to audit requirements and standards

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum Educational level required : Degree in Planning, Development Studies, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Social Sciences or any relevant field
•   Masters Degree preferred
•   Experience: At least five (5) years relevant working experience

Other Competences/Attributes

•   Abreast with the application of all LEAP tools and DM&E processes of Partnership
•   Thorough knowledge of World Vision’s LEAP tools and ability to train others
•   Excellent time management skills
•   Excellent hands on experience in the construction and review of multi-year log frames and LEAP budget templates
•   Strong analytical and report writing skills
•   Thorough knowledge of MS Office suite and Lotus Notes, Knowledge of other statistical packages such as SPSS an advantage
•   Strong leadership abilities
•   Ability to exhibit strong culture of responsiveness, innovations and initiative

Salary: GHS3,047.42 + Benefits

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: 09 September, 2013

As a Child focused organizations, 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 applicants’ background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

{ACDI/VOCA,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, DC., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 80 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Position: Deputy Chief of Party / Senior Value Chain Advisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of ten years experience in value chain development, including experience in the target country and value chains.
•   Experience leading the design and implementation of value chain upgrading strategies that utilize market driven sustainable approaches
•   Strong manager capable of trainnig and motivating project staff and partners on value chain development and market system strengthening

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to:-

GhanaGTA@joinav.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2013

Please write the position title for which you are applying in the email subject line. No phone calls please. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

{ACDI/VOCA,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, DC., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 80 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Position: Capacity Building & Training Specialist

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum eight years of experienec developing and overseeing capacity building and training activities including: assessing and identifying capacity building needs of partner organisations, development of training materials, organizing and conducting TOTs and measuring impact of capacity building programs.
•   Ability to provide capacity building support on policy advocacy to local stakeholders

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to:-

GhanaGTA@joinav.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2013

Please write the position title for which you are applying in the email subject line. No phone calls please. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

{ACDI/VOCA,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, DC., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 80 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Position: Capacity Building & Training Specialist

Qualification Required & Experience

•   More than 8 years of experience working in Ghana on gender issues, particularly related to agricultural value chain development, socioeconomic empowerment and food security.
•   Demonstrated experience conducting gender analysis and gender integration programming.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to:-

GhanaGTA@joinav.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2013

Please write the position title for which you are applying in the email subject line. No phone calls please. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.