{ACDI/VOCA ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., 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.

Gender Advisor, Ghana

We are currently seeking a Gender Advisor for an anticipated agricultural program in Ghana that will increase the competitiveness of the maize, rice and soy value chains. The project will use a value chain approach to increase agricultural productivity, market access and trade for rural smallholders and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while strengthening local capacity for advocacy, institution building and implementation. The Gender Advisor will be responsible for mainstreaming gender interests throughout project activities by collaborating with other program staff as well as leading initiatives to empower women to increase their access to inputs, knowledge, and control over resources and assets. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:

•   Use the results of the gender analysis, value chain analyses and baseline assessments to lead development of the project Gender Strategy and Work Plan with specific and practical activities on how to integrate gender awareness and enhance women and girls’ empowerment throughout program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, organizational structure and operations
•   Oversee and report on the implementation of the Gender Strategy and Work Plan and ensure that it is coordinated with the overall program work plan
•   Design and conduct gender-awareness training for staff and partners
•   Participate in work planning and other strategy sessions to advise project colleagues on gender integration
•   Develop strategies, activities, and messages for engaging men through producer groups, training, community events and mass media using traditional and modern forms
•   Assist in the development of training manuals and curricula to ensure gender equity and sensitivity in training content and delivery
•   Collaborate with local women’s groups, gender-focused organizations or institutions and other local or international groups implementing similar gender-related activities in the area
•   Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure that gender impact and resource utilization are tracked, monitored, analyzed and reported

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in gender and development studies related to economics and/or agricultural economics or a related field is required
•   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
•   Demonstrated awareness and responsiveness to gender and social issues in cross-cultural contexts
•   Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team under quick deadlines
•   Experience in monitoring and evaluation, conducting focus groups and surveys is required
•   Demonstrated experience in facilitating training for staff and beneficiary populations is required
•   Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
•   Ability to write coherent analytical reports is required. All candidates will need to provide a writing sample
•   Fluent in English, written and spoken

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 09 August, 2013

{Challenging Heights,Winneba,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Responsible To: President
Appointment Site: Challenging Heights Office, Winneba, Ghana

Mission and Job Purpose:
Our mission is to ensure a secured, protected and dignified future and life for children and youth by promoting their rights, education, and health.

Challenging Heights delivers social justice interventions to children, women, and underserved communities in the coastal and farming communities of Ghana. This includes rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children who have been trafficked in the fishing industry, as well as organizing communities around issues of child protection in order to prevent trafficking and re-trafficking of children. Challenging Heights also contributes to policy and awareness creation and the public discourse on issues affecting Ghanaian children. Additionally, the organization runs a school for more than 700 children who are survivors of child trafficking or who are at risk of child trafficking.

From the humble beginning of being a one-man unregistered organization in 2003, Challenging Heights has grown to its present status of a formidable child-centered social justice organization that is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of children and underserved populations.

Challenging Heights is poised to scale up operations for the purpose of sustaining its program gains and services and improving upon the quality it offers to both its clients and supporters.

The Advocacy Officer will work closely with the President and Programs Manager to develop and implement a strategy for advocacy at the district, national, and international level on issues relevant to the mission of Challenging Heights. Additionally, the Advocacy Officer will assist the Programs team with projects in the community. This position requires public speaking ability, diplomacy, patience, and flexibility.

Advocacy Officer:

•   Liaise with district, municipal, and national governments to advocate for issues relevant to the work of Challenging Heights.
•   Represent Challenging Heights to local, national, and international governments as well as other non-governmental organizations.
•   Facilitate partnerships with district governments to achieve strategic objectives.
•   Engage diverse audiences in relevant advocacy.
•   Design and implement an advocacy strategy in collaboration with the President and other staff.
•   Network and identify new forums for expanding the advocacy strategy.
•   Coordinate events related to the advocacy strategy.
•   Coordinate and produce media, including writing articles and op-eds on issues relevant to Challenging Heights mission.
•   Give interviews for radio and television.
•   Manage communication with local and international partnerships.
•   Write various reports for Challenging Heights.
•   Support the Programs team as required in implementing community programs.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in government, public policy, journalism, human rights, or other relevant field required.
•   Understanding of child rights and social justice agenda in Ghana. Knowledge of child trafficking, especially in the fishing industry in Ghana, a plus.
•   Knowledge of local and national government structure and relevant laws and acts (Human Trafficking Act, Childrens Act, etc).
•   Knowledge of international bodies and laws a plus.
•   Experience writing articles or op-eds.
•   Experience working with government officials, both local and national.
•   Experience coordinating events.
•   Experience with the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare and/or the Ministry of Women and Childrens Affairs a plus.
•   Experience working with children a plus.
•   Contacts in local and/or national government a plus.
•   Contacts in the media a plus.
•   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
•   Highly computer and internet literate. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
•   Strong public speaker.
•   Outgoing, flexible, and a quick learner. Passionate about human rights and justice.
•   High level of personal initiative and resourcefulness.
•   Ability to work long hours, including some weekends.
•   Intercultural relationship-building skills.

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please email the following to infoCHghana@gmail.com (applications not including all of the below will not be considered):

•   A one page Cover Letter, detailing experience that is relevant to the position.
•   A CV/resume, including two professional references.
•   A Writing Sample of your own work, preferably an op-ed, which demonstrates effective written communication on a relevant issue.

Closing Date: 25 August, 2013

For more information on Challenging Heights, please visit our website: www.challengingheights.org.

Female candidates and graduates of UEW highly encouraged to apply. Ghanaian nationals only please.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as we hope to fill this position ASAP.

{Challenging Heights,Winneba,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Position Title: Programs Manager

Responsible To: President

Appointment Site: Challenging Heights Office, Winneba, Ghana

Mission and job purpose

Our mission is to ensure a secured, protected and dignified future and life for children and youth by promoting their rights, education, and health.

Challenging Heights delivers social justice interventions to children, women, and underserved communities in the coastal and farming communities of Ghana. This includes rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children who have been trafficked in the fishing industry, as well as organizing communities around issues of child protection in order to prevent trafficking and re-trafficking of children. Challenging Heights also contributes to policy and awareness creation and the public discourse on issues affecting Ghanaian children. Additionally, the organization runs a school for more than 700 children who are survivors of child trafficking or who are at risk of child trafficking.

From the humble beginning of being a one-man unregistered organization in 2003, Challenging Heights has grown to its present status of a formidable child-centered social justice organization that is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of children and underserved populations.

Challenging Heights is poised to scale up operations for the purpose of sustaining its program gains and services and improving upon the quality it offers to both its clients and supporters.

The Programs Manager will work closely with the Programs Team and local communities to design, implement, and monitor activities aimed at preventing child labor and trafficking; identifying and rescuing children who have been trafficked; mobilizing communities to take ownership over child protection issues locally; and liaising with relevant government officials. The Programs Manager will also assist with developing and implementing a strategy for advocacy at the district, national, and international level on issues relevant to the mission of Challenging Heights. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership, strong self-initiative, critical thinking/strong analytical skills, dedication to social justice/human rights/child rights in Ghana, diplomacy, and flexibility.

For more information on Challenging Heights, please visit our website: www.challengingheights.org.

Job Summary

Programs Manager

•   Manage the design and implementation of rescue and community programs
•   Manage a team of three to five staff working on rescue of trafficked children and community programs
•   Assist community members in more than ten communities to organize themselves around child rights and protection.
•   Provide trainings to community groups on child rights and child protection legislation.
•   Connect survivors to appropriate psychosocial counseling and closely monitor to ensure they receive the needed care, while demonstrating careful sensitivity and support for the children.
•   Liaise with district, municipal, and national governments.
•   Produce high quality, timely reports on projects for donors, the management committee, and the board of directors.
•   Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for programs, including reports on spending and receipt collection. Work with financial/accounting team to ensure a high level of financial accountability.
•   Maintain proactive communication with donors and partners via email, Skype and other means as necessary
•   Ensure that partnerships continue to be in the best interest of the organization; develop policies to govern effective partnerships.
•   Represent Challenging Heights to local and international governments as well as other non-governmental organizations at meetings and in other forums

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in program management, public policy, or other relevant field required.
•   Master’s degree preferred.Understanding of child rights and social justice agenda in Ghana. Knowledge of child trafficking, especially in the fishing industry in Ghana, a plus.
•   Knowledge of local and national government structure and relevant laws and acts (Human Trafficking Act, Children’s Act, etc).
•   Knowledge of international bodies and laws a plus.

Experience

•   Demonstrated experience developing and managing successful community development programs.
•   Two years’ experience monitoring and evaluating community programs.
•   Two years’ experience managing staff, overseeing budgeting and expense reporting, and writing program reports.
•   Experience working with children and/or youth.
•   Experience working with government officials, both local and national.
•   Experience providing trainings in rural communities.
•   Experience mobilizing or organizing communities
•   Demonstrated commitment to social justice/human rights/child rights
•   Experience with the Department of Social Welfare, CHRAJ, Police, etc. a plus.
•   Experience working with international visitors, volunteers, or staff a plus.
•   Experience with social research a plus.

Skills

•   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
•   Highly computer and internet literate. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
•   Strong public speaker.
•   Outgoing, flexible, and a quick learner. Passionate about human rights and justice.
•   High level of personal initiative and resourcefulness.
•   Intercultural relationship-building skills.
•   Ability to work long hours, including some weekends.
•   Ability to work under often tight deadlines
•   Fluent in Fante or Twi required.

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please email the following to infoCHghana@gmail.com (applications not including all of the below will not be considered):

•   A one page Cover Letter, detailing experience that is relevant to the position.
•   A CV/resume, including two professional references.
•   A Writing Sample of your own work which demonstrates effective written communication on a relevant issue.

Female candidates and graduates of UEW highly encouraged to apply. Ghanaian nationals only please.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as we hope to fill this position ASAP.

Closing Date: 08 August, 2013

{IUCN,Ouagadougou-Burkina Faso,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Our Mission:
“To influence, encourage & assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity & diversity of nature & to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable & ecologically sustainable.

IUCN is a world leader in developing knowledge and understanding for effective conserving action. A unique worldwide partnership, IUCN brings together states, government agencies & NGO members, some 11,000 scientists & expert from 181 countries in a global web of networks to provide a neutral forum for dialogue & action on environment & sustainable development issues.

Job Summary

IUCN PACO Region is seeking an Assistant to the Regional Director.

The Assistant reports directly to the Regional Director (RD) to whom he/she provides support in all aspects of his work; He/she guarantees a smooth, efficient and effective operation of the regional Office/secretariat.

•   The incumbent is the first point of contact for the RD office for outside enquiries and therefore requires excellent multicultural communication skills and an overview of the work in the entire Region.
•   The incumbent will be expected to handle sensitive and confidential information and also have fluency in spoken and written English.

Duty Station: The successful candidate will be based in Ouagadougou-Burkina Faso
Function Group: A3 in the IUCN classification system
Expected State Date: 01 September, 2013
Type of Contract: One year (renewable)

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection Criteria:

•   Higher level education (minimum 3 years) in administration/secretarial or relevant field; other training focuses may be considered as long as the candidate has acceptable competencies for the tasks described above;
•   Have minimum of five (5) years work experience as Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant preferably with International Organisation or International Non Government Organisations;
•   Have a good command of both French and English; CV must include clear indicators of capacity with regard to the English language, such as school attendance, work or long stay in an Anglophone country
•   Ability to deal tactfully with sensititve or confidential issues and information;
•   Be computer literate with proven knowledge of software (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet);
•   Be hard working and able to work under pressure
•   Be smart, honest, trust worthy and a good communicator

Location: Ouagadougou-Burkina Faso

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the selection requirements are requested to send their curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation in French or English (the letter must specifically address the Selection Criteria/requirements in the order presented above), and the names and contact details of three referees, including one recent employer.

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” botton.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnite, GMT Time.

The selection requirements are to be seen on IUCN/PACO website at: http://www.iucn.org/fr/propos/union/secretariat/bureaux/paco/.

To apply to the job, please visit the following link: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=611

Closing Date: 15 August, 2013

IUCN is an equal opportunities employer

English certificates from a French speaking country are not considered reliable indicators

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary:

IPA seeks a Country Director in Ghana to oversee one of its largest country offices. This position provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in cutting-edge research and to work with top academics. Country Directors oversee multiple impact evaluations at a time in a range of sectors, including agriculture, rural finance and savings, small and medium size enterprises, health, education and others. The Ghana Country Director will also manage a team of more than 50 local and international staff, oversee all country office operations, lead strategic planning and project development for the country office, oversee capacity building of local staff and partners, and lead the dissemination of results to local practitioners and policy makers. The position provides the opportunity to guide the research program in the country, spend significant time in the field, direct in-country operations and manage relationships with key players in development organizations, donors, academia, and government. The Ghana Country Director will also contribute to IPA’s continued expansion by initiating new partnerships and projects in the country.

The position requires close interaction with academic researchers, donors, local government agencies, and other NGOs. The Ghana Country Director will also provide ongoing oversight of all project and office operations, including finance and human resource systems, data collection, in-house data entry, and a short-term staff payroll of up to 250 individuals at any given time.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement IPA Ghana’s strategic plan, in line with IPA’s global plan and mission.

•   Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policy makers and initiate and manage the development of corresponding new research proposals;
•   Develop new relationships in order for the country office to maximize its impact;
•   Lead and initiate project development with researchers, funders and partner organizations; and
•   Ensure that country office structures can be supported by incoming revenue.

Manage external relations

•   Represent IPA Ghana in national and local government agencies and partner organizations. Manage relationships with current and potential IPA partner organizations;
•   Oversee capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and rigorous impact evaluations;
•   Oversee targeted dissemination, encourage scale up of successful projects; and
•   Manage relationships with and provide services to Principal Investigators.

Oversee and initiate high-quality research

•   Oversee project design and budgeting during the proposal stage to ensure evaluations meet IPA standards;
•   Ensure that IPA research is implemented according to IPA’s quality standards and Principal Investigators direction;
•   Oversee data collection and data entry operations for all studies and ensure projects meet IPA’s research protocols;
•   Expand the capacity of the country office to program and conduct electronic surveys;
•   Build systems and structures to build staff capacity and ensure overall data quality; and
•   Work to incorporate best practices and lessons learned in research and operations by other IPA offices and research affiliates.

Ensure sound operations of the IPA Ghana

•   Oversee and manage a team of Project Managers, Associates and Coordinators, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports;
•   Oversee and manage human resources, IT, finance and other support staff with Senior Management within IPA  country program;
•   Coordinate office and country-wide meetings and trainings;
•   Oversee office administration, including human resources, information technology, project budgets and accounting; and
•   Oversee hiring of long-term IPA staff in the country program.

Oversee finances for the IPA Ghana

•   Ensure proper compliance with financial procedures, approve expenditures, make accurate projections and ensure overall compliance.

Mitigate and manage risks

•   Take steps to mitigate risk and to safeguard the organization’s reputation; and
•   Oversee procurement, safety, billing and security and ensure organizational legal compliance.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development;
•   A minimum of 5 years of management experience;
•   Experience developing new projects and knowledge of human resource and financial management;
•   Experience with budgeting and project planning;
•   Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works and what does not work in development;
•   Ability to lead a large and complex country program and oversee rigorous impact evaluations;
•   Commitment to leading a diverse team and building staff capacity;
•   Ability to communicate effectively across cultures with multiple stakeholders including international and local academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, enumeration teams, and study participants;
•   Experience living and working in Africa is required;
•   Experience managing funds from multiple donors required; specific experience with USAID Cooperative Agreements preferred;
•   Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently;
•   Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player;
•   Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trials; and
•   High proficiency in English; strong oral and written communication skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1) Send an email to  jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:

•   In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line:100961IPAGhana, Country Director
•   In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name
•   Attachments: Please attach ONLY your cover letter and resume

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application.

Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary

Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Coordinator for multiple projects in Ghana. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.

Project Coordinators work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: overseeing several research associates and their projects, designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated, and supporting outreach to policymakers in country.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
•   Training in development economics.
•   Prior work or volunteer experience in development in developing countries a plus.
•   Experience living and conducting field research in a developing country is a strong plus.
•   Several years of relevant work experience.
•   Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
•   The ability to present positions and to negotiate with senior officials.
•   Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
•   Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
•   Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software.
•   Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1) Send an email to info-ghana@poverty-action.org and cc jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:

•   In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100539 IPAGhana, Project Coordinator
•   Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
•   In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application

2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a “Type 3: Research Manager or Project Coordinator” position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary:

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), a US based, non-profit research organization, seeks a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects. IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate what works and does not work in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including microfinance, agriculture, education and health.

The Research Manager will manage a portfolio of up to five projects. These projects may be based around a specific geographic area, and might include both evaluation and implementation components. They could span a range of technical areas, such as agriculture, health, Education and micro-finance. As part of their supervisory role, the Research Manager will work closely with the country office to ensure effective support is being given to projects, and projects are working within the relevant policies and procedures. The Research Manager will also participate in IPA Ghana Senior Management discussions and contribute to research policy development and capacity building.

This position will be based initially in Accra, focusing on projects in the southern part of Ghana with the possibility of eventually moving to Kumasi   (travel required).

Responsibilities:

•   The Research Manager will;
•   Keep Country Director and Deputy country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between the field office, project staff, and Principle Investigators
•   Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data management and analysis, and overall project management
•   Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets, and ensuring smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems
•   Work with field office staff to ensure sound human resource and operational management of projects
•   Directly supervise project research assistants (Project Associates, Evaluation Coordinators or Project Coordinators), and help with transitions, on-boarding of new research staff  and maintaining “institutional memory” of project activities
•   Lead training on data management and general project management for new/incoming project research staff
•   Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
•   Attend regular meetings with local government officials and partners to ensure success of programmatic activities
•   Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to academic and non-academic audiences

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters in development economics, or a field related to international economic development or health.
•   Extensive experience conducting social science or economic field research. Background in randomized control trials is strongly preferred
•   At least two years of project management experience.
•   Extensive experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation
•   Experience with data management, econometrics, and advanced knowledge of Stata or any statistical packages preferably SPSS and or CSPro
•   Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies required.•   Experience in conducting field research in developing countries required
•   Strong budgeting and financial management skills
•   Experience with presenting research findings at public forums, including to non-research focused audiences, is preferred
•   Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required.
•   Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trials

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1) Send an email to info-ghana@poverty-action.org and cc  jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:

•   In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100861IPAGhana, Research Manager
•   Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter.
•   In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.

2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please note: you are not required to include transcripts or letters of recommendation upon initial submission. After submitting, you can edit your application at any time and may add these materials, if requested

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

{US Peace Corps,Kukurantumi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

The United States Peace Corps is a volunteer organization that has been serving in Ghana since 1961. The Ghana staff is a team of highly-skilled professionals who help American Volunteers implement sustainable and appropriate development work in the areas of Health, Education and Agriculture throughout Ghana. The organization in Ghana is seeking to hire seven (7) temporary Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators, with multiple language skills, to teach Twi, Dagbani, Dagaare, Gurune and Ewe during the Agriculture Program Pre-Service Training (September to December 2013) at the Kukurantumi Office.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The U. S. Peace Corps is an agency that promotes international peace, friendship, and sustainable development by sending trained men and women, Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to serve in countries that have requested assistance. Pre-Service Training (PST) is a 10 – 12 week orientation program that provides PCVs with intensive language, culture, and technical training. The LCF coordinates with the Language and Culture Coordinator (LCC) and is responsible to the Director of Programming and Training; assumes the responsibility for the design, implementation, and evaluation of Ghanaian language sessions. The LCF also serves as cultural information resources for Trainees, facilitates Trainees’ cross-cultural learning, and supports the host family stay. The LCF works directly with Peace Corps Staff, partners, and PCVs and supports the U. S. Peace Corps mission in Ghana in the following main areas:

Language Training: 40%

•   Actively participates in the Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop held prior to the Pre-Service Training. Prepares all language sessions plans according to Peace Corps format, including necessary materials, visuals, activities and work sheets under the supervision of the LCC.
•   Ensures that all Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) complete all scheduled language activities.
•   Submits all lesson plans and language materials to the LCC and teaches Ghanaian survival language according to the Peace Corps language competencies.
•   Makes appropriate changes/adaptations when teaching the language competencies according to PCTs’ learning styles and feedback.
•   Teaches within planned scheme of work, identifies with language staff areas of success and challenge, offers suggestions for additional assistance to those experiencing difficulty.
•   Is accessible to Trainees outside of scheduled sessions to provide linguistic and/or cultural information/insight and encourages maximum use of Ghanaian language amongst the PCTs.
•   Reports any Trainee absence, lateness or problems, which may arise in class and/or tutoring sessions to the LCC and the Training Manager.
•   Evaluates the success of the lesson, documents comments, ideas and suggestions to assist with future implementation.
•   Assists APCDs and Technical Coordinators in designing and implementing integration of Language and Technical lessons and activities.
•   Serves as a technical resource for Trainees outside of the classroom. Is an active participant in Trainees’ formal assessment/feedback interviews, provides feedback related to PST competencies/objectives.
•   Documents Trainees’ behavior and informs the Training Manager.
•   Documents progress of Trainees towards the meeting of the LPI minimal level of Intermediate Mid (INTM).
•   Assists with implementing the LPI and if certified, conducts LPI tests at the end of the PST.
•   Supports with reviewing and writing of new training/ learning materials for language.

Cross-cultural Training: 40%

•   Serves as an honest and objective cultural information resource for Trainees.
•   Plans and facilitates cross-cultural sessions/activities with Trainees.
•   Is available outside “classroom” hours to assist with cross-cultural learning.
•    Plans cultural fair and Traditional night with other LCFs and the LCC.
•   Monitors the host family-Trainee relationship during PST through periodic visits to homestay families.
•   Problem-solves situations with home stay families; if the issue is serious, solicits advice from the Homestay Coordinator and/or Training Manager.
•   Acts as a community contact person when necessary for communication, information-sharing, and liaison with the Training Manager, PST Director and/other Coordinators.
•   Actively participates in all committee activities that will foster team-building and support.

Safety and Security: 20%

•   Documents and reports to the Training Manager, any safety and security concerns or incidents involving Trainee, host family or community member behavior with regards to alcohol use or culturally inappropriate behavior that places Trainees at risk.
•   Provides safety and security support to PC Trainees and staff and assists in MS270 regulations compliance.
•   Monitors safety and security environment with host families and host communities.
•   Co-facilitates safety and security sessions with the Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC) as needed.
•   Reports all medical emergencies to community contact person, LCC, Training Manager, PST Director.
•   Acts as warden to support safety and security. These duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Awareness and understanding of Peace Corps Safety and Security policies.
2) Awareness and understanding of the Peace Corps Ghana PST Emergency Action Plan.
3) Awareness and understanding of the warden’s roles and responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Education/related field
•   Ability to fluently speak and write some Ghanaian languages
•   Minimum of three years in Adult training/learning experience
•   Minimum of five years’ experience in a cross-cultural setting
•   Knowledge and understanding of U. S. values, history and culture
•   Excellent speaking, writing and presentation skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics
•   Knowledge and skills in Adult training and learning principles and application
•   Strong skills in language and cross-culture training curricula development
•   Multi- lingual (English, Ghanaian languages, etc.)
•   Very strong networking, negotiation and collaboration skills
•   Peace Corps experience.

Compensation: Competitive salary, plus benefits package

Number of Positions: 7 part-time (September to December 2013)
Location: Kukurantumi, Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be
considered:

1) A detailed resumé or C.V. that includes:
Professional positions held identifying duties, responsibilities, dates of employment and reasons for leaving Education and training, schools attended, dates of attendance, qualifications obtained An accounting for periods of unemployment longer than three months
3 Professional references.
2) A cover letter
3) Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Write the job number on the back of the envelope and deliver to either of the addresses:

Post Delivery:

The Director of Management
and Operations
U. S. Peace Corps
P. O. Box 5796,
Accra –North

Hand Delivery:

The Director of Management
and Operations
Peace Corps Ghana Office
14 Dade Link
Labone, Accra

Email:

jobs@gh.peacecorps.gov

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013