{MSI Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

MSI-Ghana The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is a three year USAID-funded program with a mandate to cover all 17 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana’s Western Region.  Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghana’s Strategic Objective 5, “Strengthened Democratic and Decentralized Governance through Civic Involvement.”

LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong presence and experience in Ghana.

We work in 5 MMDAs to: (a) expand public participation in local governance; (b) support targeted districts to increase the amount of funds they generate internally; and (c) achieve comprehensive development planning for local districts.

This is a 1 year contract up to to 31s August, 2014 and renewable, ending August 2015

Role:

•   The National “Linkages” Manager will promote a clear linkage of LOGODEP’S activities in the Western Region to national local governance initiatives and programmes
•   The main objective of the role will be to provide support for the Presidential Directive which declared that street naming and house numbering must be done at the national level

Primary responsibilities:

The National Linkages Manager will Liaise with Key entities involved in the decentralisation process, specifically: NDPC, MOFEP, MESTI, ILGS and MLGRD and be an advocate for the Presidential Directive declaring that street naming and house numbering must be carried out at the national level.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant educational qualification in: Development Policy, Regional/Settlement Planning, Development Planning and Management, Development Studies, Governance and Development and other relevant fields (Master’s Degree or equivalent)
•   A minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in Local governance and decontralisation
•   Ability to understand street addressing (i.e street naming and property addressing)
•   District development and internally generated funds issues
•   Civil society advocacy issues relating to service delivery and people’s involvement in development
•   The person must also have a fair idea of the interventions of the USAID-funded Local Governance and Decentralisation Programme

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Detail job profile is available upon request from LOGODEP office Takoradi (Plot No. 42 Airport Rigde)

or please email: logodep@msi-ghana.com

Typed applications with CV, and details of three referees to reach the LOGODEP Program Management Unit addressed to logodep@msi-ghana.com, or to MSI, DTD PLT 42, Airport Ridge, Takoradi.

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

•   The right not to make an appointment is reserved.
•   Interviews will be held in Takoradi in August 2013.

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

The Peace Corps is a United States federal agency that promotes international peace, friendship and sustainable development by providing trained men and women to serve in local communities. In Ghana, these trained men and women (Peace Corps Volunteers) work in the areas of health, education, and agriculture. The agency in Ghana is seeking to hire one individual to assist with its operations in the Accra Office.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Peace Corps is an agency that promotes international peace, friendship and sustainable development by providing trained men and women, Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to serve in countries that have requested assistance.

The Volunteer Support Assistant (VSA) will be the “first face” to the volunteers from the Ghana staff. The VSA will be responsible for VICA entries, and will be the person who coordinates the Admin role for the volunteers’ financial paperwork. They will also learn Peace Corps Financial computer systems and the other admin systems so they can act as a backup when other Admin staff are out of the office, or on leave. They will have a key role during the first few days of new trainee intake and work with other Admin staff and the DMO to introduce trainees to Ghana. They will sit in the current reception area but the will NOT be a receptionist. They will manage the 12 bed volunteer “hostel”. They will record all mail packages for volunteers, and also tell the volunteers if they have mail. They will know the schedule for all the staff, and be able to direct volunteers and guests to other Peace Corps staff. Although this is an entry level position, it is also a platform to learn many other Peace Corps staff functions.

Some of the specific responsibilities the Volunteer Support Assistant include the following.

•   Managing Admin system processes impacting volunteers. This primarily includes VICA, but when appropriate may include VIDA. The Assistant will be responsible for making sure each volunteer’s allowances are accurate, and also will be responsible for making sure all Close of Service data is accurate and up to date. They will get banking information from other Admin staff, and put it into
VICA.
•   The Assistant will also process all funds and 1165 paperwork for volunteers including checking to ensure paperwork is accurate. They will also act as the first line for PCV funding questions. The Assistant will work with other Admin staff to process bank accounts, and help PCVs with bank questions.
•   The Assistant will act as an Admin backup if needed when other staff is out of the office, or on AL. The Assistant will be required to have a moderate understanding of forpost, and be able to correctly code obligations, and liquidations.
•   Managing all aspects of the Volunteer hostel (Accra Rest). This includes making sure it is maintained, cleaned, and in acceptable working order. They will register PCVs when they arrive, and maintain a reservation system. They will also maintain a list of optional places to stay with phone numbers, and prices to assist volunteers when there is no room at Accra rest. They will also set rules (with staff approval) and enforce them (with staff support) when needed. They will check with guards on a daily basis to be sure everyone knows who is going to be in Accra rest, and send out a list of PCVs staying at post to senior staff every day. Senior staff will then check to be sure volunteers are approved to be out of site. This role will require the Assistant to visit and talk with volunteers staying at Accra rest every morning, and every evening before leaving post.
•   The Assistant will also act as the volunteer mail room clerk. This will require them to sort mail and sort packages. They will NOT be required to collect mail from the post office. They will be required to develop a tracking system for mail delivery and communication to volunteers in order to ensure all PCVs get mail as often (and quickly) as possible. They will also coordinate with the sub office
PCVLs, and the drivers to get mail to PCVs twice per month at a minimum. The Assistant will also be responsible to securing the annual “exemption from paying tax” status for the office and volunteers from the customs office.
•   Specific Admin volunteer support duties include the following:
1)  Maintain files of pertinent information for all trainees from time of entry to time of departure.
2)  Complete and transmit all necessary forms and cables for PCVs, including arrival, COS, extension, ET, and Med Sep cables to VFO, within 24 hours of action to ensure that PCVs receive their readjustment allowance other support in a timely manner.
3)  Maintains a database of volunteer information including passport and immigration details, homes of record, arrival/departure dates, and basic site information.
4)  Works with other Admin staff to prepare all correspondence needed for volunteers, including but not limited to immigration forms and letters; residency and work permits, student loan letters, and visas for volunteers.
•   Manage PCVs personal files
•   Assist DMO and other admin staff during new PST intakes
•   Assist APCDs by inputting VRFs into VIDA, and sending emails to PCVs confirming receipt of
VRFs.
•   Perform any other duties as assigned by the DMO

Level of Effort:

Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Regular work hours for Peace Corps Ghana are 0730 – 1700 Monday
through Thursday, and 0730 – 1230 Fridays. Staff may be required to work longer hours, weekends, or holidays
according to the needs of the program. Work is normally performed in an office setting. Occasional travel outside
of the office may be required.

Qualification Required & Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Bachelor Degree in community development, IT, Business or related fields
•   Excellent IT skills using: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point
•   Experience organizing large amounts of paper and data.
•   Good administrative skills
•   Experience working in a cross-cultural setting/environment
•   Knowledge and understanding of US values, history, and culture
•   Willingness to work hard, long hours.
•   Ability to learn complex systems and subjects quickly.
•   Excellent speaking, writing, presentation, and all-round communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   US work experience or overseas travel
•   Experience working with the U.S. Peace Corps
•   Budgeting experience
•   Proven ability to solve problems without supervision

Salary:  GHC 13,908 – GHC 14,540 p.a

Location: Accra

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 résumé or C.V. that includes:

Professional positions held, identifying duties, responsibilities, dates of employment and reason 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 Operations
and Management
US Peace Corps
P.O. Box 5796,
Accra –North

Hand Delivery:

The Director of Management
and Operations
Peace Corps Ghana Office
14 Dade Link (next to UNHCR)
Labone, Accra

Email: jobs@gh.peacecorps.gov

Closing Date: 15 August, 2013

{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.

Chief of Party, Ghana

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded 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 position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:

•   Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the program
•   Design, develop and implement strategies to improve agricultural productivity and market linkages to increase rural household incomes
•   Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, host country partners and other institutions and organizations to exchange information and ensure collaboration
•   Manage the technical input of all staff, consultants, subcontractors and project partners
•   Lead the design and conduct implementation of project work plans
•   Oversee program compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures
•   Oversee program administration in such areas as human resources, M&E, budget and finance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in economics, business, agriculture, international relations or other related field. Advanced degree preferred
•   Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressively more sophisticated experience designing and managing the implementation of agricultural value chain programs
•   At least seven years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience managing large, complex projects, preferably on USAID-funded contracts
•   Previous experience working in Ghana or West Africa
•   Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with diverse staff and a wide range of organizations including government, private sector, NGOs and research institutions
•   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

{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.