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Job Vacancy For Cocoa Life Programme Manager At VSO International

Posted on: July 22nd, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{VSO International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

VSO is a leading development organisation working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years. We work in 34 countries and we’re constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO Ghana has been implementing Cocoa Life (an initiative targeted at the cocoa communities and in partnership with Mondelez, earlier Cadbury) in selected districts of the Eastern Region of Ghana since 2009. The programme aims to assist the cocoa farmers in enhancement of crop productivity, finding additional sources of income and their empowerment, apart from others. It is an exciting and interesting initiative encouraging creativity and innovation.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a dynamic and results oriented Programme Manager to lead and manage the Cocoa Life programme. The position based in Accra on a two-year renewable contract, is a member of the senior management team (SMT) and reports directly to the Country Director.

The job
The role entails the overall responsibility for the efficient and high quality delivery of the Cocoa Life programme with a good oversight on programme development, planning & budgeting; grants management; programme implementation; volunteer delivery, management and support; staff management and monitoring, evaluation & learning

Duration:
Two years with possibility for renewal

Package:
Competitive salary and benefits package with national terms & conditions

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You are passionate about findings creative and innovative ways of addressing livelihoods challenges of the poor farmers, enjoy working in a challenging, exciting, fast paced and multi-stakeholder environment and have a passion for working with the poor.
•   You will be expected to have a minimum of Graduate degree, experience in managing donor funded projects with commitment towards highest levels of accountability and transparency, experience of M&E as well as innovatively and creatively undertaking participatory monitoring of community based projects and good grasp over budgeting and planning of complex projects.
•   Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel often at short notice is also expected.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position please send your CV and a cover letter clearly indicating how your experience, skills and competencies match this job to:-

vsoghana@vsoint.org

•   When submitting your application please place in the subject bar ‘Cocoa Life Programme Manager’.
•   VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.
•   We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
•   Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

Closing Date: 02 August, 2013

Job Vacancy For Gender Advisor At Plan Ghana

Posted on: July 22nd, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

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

Plan Ghana, an international child-centred community development organization, is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the position of GENDER ADVISOR. The position is located at the Ghana Country Office, Accra and reports to the Programme Support Manager.

Job Purpose:
To manage and be accountable for all gender-related activities in the country:

•   To contribute to and lead aspects of Plan Ghana’s policy development, research and advocacy work, and to provide technical support to country programming activities on gender;
•   Play a key role in strategic planning and implementation regarding Plan’s policy work on gender

Dimension of Role:

•   Lead the implementation of Plan’s Gender Equality Strategy which aims to ensure Plan staff and offices have the tools, skills and capacities to fulfill core gender standards across the country programmes
•   Coordinate the preparation and submission of progress reports relating to the implementation of the Gender strategy
•   Lead the Gender Equality Self Assessment at Country Level
•   Roll out Plan’s Gender Equality Capacity Building Programme at country level
•   Collaborate to the development, implementation and review of the country strategic plan
•   Coordinate or collaborate to the implementation of the Because I Am A Girl (BIAAG) Campaign

Typical Responsiblities:
Define Performance on Gender Equality

•   A self-assessment of Plan offices is done
•   A follow up action plan gender mainstreaming exists (following the GESA process) and is regularly monitored
•   Plan’s Gender Equality Policy and Standards are known by all staff
•   Country Strategic Plan, Annual plans, PULTP, Programmes, projects and research reports are gender sensitive
•   The Country Office implements Plan’s Strategy for Gender Equality
•   The Country Office submits to the Regional Office a quarterly report progress on gender mainstreaming within the organization
•   The Country Office submits to the Regional Office a quarterly report progress on gender mainstreaming within the organization
•   The Country Office implement Plan’s 5 gender standards

Support performance on Gender Equality:

•   The Country Office has a Gender training/induction plan
•   All staff is trained on Gender Programming
•   All staff knows and utilizes Plan’s gender analysis tools
•   The country office identifies and share experiences on gender programming
•   Support staff in defining SMART gender performance objectives  for the purpose of gender sensitivity assessment

Gender Network:

•   The Country Office actively participates in the regional gender network
•   The CO documents gender programming and shares lessons learnt
•   The Country Office is part of, and participants and is known in the national gender networks that are pertinent

Because I’Am A Girl: BIAAG Campaign is part of the Plan Ghana’s country programme

Dealing with problems:

•   Strategic thinking, listening and negotiation
•   Inform, motivate and advise staff on gender issues
•   Be a champion for gender equality practice and effective programming among staff

Communication and Working Relationships:
Internal

•   The Gender Advisor reports directly to the Programme Support Manager:
•   S/he works closely with:
1)  Other Advisors in Programme department
2)  Communications department
3)  RED Unit
4)  People and Culture department
5)  Other departments’ managers
She/he will represent the CO in all Plan Gender related network

External:

•   Partners at national level: Gender Advisors/points persons within other INGOs
•   Governmental structures mainly ministry of Gender to share best practices and to identify/implement opportunities for collaboration e.g. advocacy, research, etc
•   National technical networks

The job responsibilities of this position requires occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge:

•   Good knowledge of women rights issues at country level and globally, and instruments
•   Good knowledge of children rights, the CRC and other relating right instruments
•   Knowledge and Understanding of the links between gender equality and children rights
•   Knowledge of Gender analysis programme frameworks and their applications to child rights programming

Skills:

Good training and presentation skills

•   Technical and research skills in gender equality with a focus on girls human rights
•   Good gender analysis skills
•   Ability to provide guidance to research and policy development
•   Good English and French, written and verbal skills
•   Ability to build internal and external networks
•   Good organisational and project management skills

Behaviours:

•   Provides strategic leadership in the country
•   Promotes innovation and learning
•   Communicates effectively and enthusiastically
•   Behaves consistently in his/her approach to work and decision-making

Level of Contact with Children:
High level contact: Frequent interaction with children

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a comprehensive CV and a copy of the certificate of their highest academic qualification to the address below. Female candidates are encouraged to apply:

The Country Human Resource Manager
Plan Ghana
Private Mail Bag
Osu Main Post Office
Accra

Or E-mail to: recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

Closing Date: 02 August, 2013

Plan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflect this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organization.

Job Vacancy For Agriculture Technical Resource Coordinator (TRC) At US Peace Corps (Kukurantumi)

Posted on: July 22nd, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{US Peace Corps,Kukurantumi,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 an individual to assist with its Pre-Service Training operations in the Kukurantumi Office, September to December 2013, as Technical Resource Coordinator (TRC) for the Agriculture program.

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. The Agriculture Technical Resource Coordinator (TRC) is ultimately responsible to the DPT under whose direction and supervision he/she works. He/she also works in close collaboration with the Facilitators and Coordinators. He/she must maintain open communication with staff members working closely with them to participate in teamwork, collaboration and assisting integration between training components. In consultation with the Program APCD, he/she is responsible for developing the Agriculture training design, developing and directing Trainee Directed Activities (TDAs) and monitoring and evaluating the technical training component.

The Agriculture TRC is the lead trainer in the Agriculture training program. While he/she may not facilitate every Agriculture training session he/she is responsible to see to it that they take place and adhere to the training design. The Agriculture TRC should be knowledgeable and experienced in community work and capable of providing staff and Trainees’ direction, information and ideas relative to the Agriculture sector.

In directing a staff of several PCV Resource Trainers and guest facilitators the TRC will assist them in carrying out their work to the best of their ability by providing informal individual and in-service staff development training during the PST helping them to improve their training skills.

The TRC will work with Language/Culture Facilitators and other facilitators to ensure that technical language TDAs are developed to help Trainees meet the Agriculture Sector’s competencies. He/she will possess particular expertise in community mobilization and social methodology skills. The TRC works directly with Peace Corps Staff, partners, and PCVs and supports the U.S. Peace Corps mission in Ghana in the following main areas:

Technical Training 60%

•   Work the Associate Peace Corps Director (APCD) to learn about the Environment project and Volunteer assignments within it.
•   Establish sound working relationships with the APCD/Training, APCDs, CD, and the entire training staff as well as with any host country agency officials involved in the program.
•   In consultation with the APCD and the training staff, design the Environment component’s goals, objectives schedule, based on Peace Corps’ approach to training. Ensure that it corresponds to technical training competencies and the task analysis. Trainee competencies will be developed through Trainee Directed Activities (TDAs) designed and directed with other facilitators.
•   Attend and participate in the Training of Trainers (TOT) held prior to the PST. Be prepared to lead sessions if requested by the APCD/Training.
•   Work closely with the APCD/Training and entire training staff to assist in a training program which is integrated, incorporates the principles of experiential and adult learning, and adheres to Peace Corps’ training philosophy.
•   Direct the development and writing of the individual training session plans for the program based on the guidelines, directives and overall goals and objectives. Ensure that all Environment PCVTs write effective session plans for each training session they present and that they collect and store all plans each week for inclusion in the final report. Provide advice and editing assistance to PCVTs who need it.
•   Facilitate, co-facilitate or delegate all Environment training sessions. Facilitate other training sessions when
necessary if the subject falls within the TRC’s field of expertise. Attend all Environment training sessions.
•   Facilitate group discussions and serve as primary technical resource persons.
•   Direct, write, assist and monitor the development of new training materials and update existing ones. Supervise and/or prepare all relevant technical learning materials.
•   Solicit Trainee input into the design, delivery and evaluation of the training program. Where possible allow PCVs to facilitate sessions and organize outings.
•    Direct and supervise the organization, establishment and execution of all technical outings into the community and field trips related to Environment.
•   Demonstrate a variety of Environment Education training methods. Assist and advise Trainees in preparing their practice Environment Education training activities.
•   Observe and evaluate all Environment Trainees during their practice training at least twice. Observation and evaluation should focus on criteria established in the community problem solving model and the trainees understanding and execution of the process approach to development. Feedback should be given to each Trainee.
•   Provide expertise and leadership in counseling Trainees. Serve as a model to the staff in giving and receiving feedback.
•   Provide leadership that establishes and maintains a healthy productive team spirit among the training staff.
•   Ensure specific planned feedback to Trainees on a regular basis.
•   In consultation with the APCD/Training design and implement a Trainee assessment system.
•   In collaboration with the Training Director, recommend to the PC Director, all Trainees who should not swear-in as Peace Corps Volunteers with supporting documentation.
•   Write/submit bi-weekly training reports to the APCD/Training, highlighting the period’s activities, problems, successes, and recommendations.
•   Attend and participate in all regular staff meeting called by the TD.
•   Monitor the collection, collation and storage of all Environment training materials and document to assure accessibility for future PSTs. Ensure that all Environment session training designs are documented at the level of detail required by the APCD/Training.
•   Brief or ensure the briefing of all visiting short-term Environment facilitators on the status of the training and the training site regulations. Explain the trainer’s role and any other matters pertinent to the visit. Provide short-term trainers with a packet of written information which includes the Environment component’s training design, training calendar, goals, objectives, technical competencies and the Environment training activity calendar; component’s training design, training calendar, goals, objectives, technical competencies and the Environment training activity calendar.
•   Develop appropriate technical agro-enterprise training with the SED TRC. Structure the program at a level appropriate for what the trainees will experience at site.
•   Visit useful sites with other sectors when possible.
•   Invite guest speakers, volunteers, trainers, counterparts, development workers, community members and government officials as and when necessary to participate in delivering training sessions.
•   Deliver a thorough and comprehensive written evaluation of the Environment training program. Ensure that the evaluation methodologies used are varied: oral, written, individual, group, trainer designed/Trainee designed.
•   Maintain constant awareness of the process and progress of the Environment training in achieving its goals. Steer and direct the program as needed.
•   Submit a final report at the end of PST which includes at least the Environment training design, bi-weekly reports, and overall evaluation of the training with recommendations for future training programs.
•   At the end of the training program help with the collection, inventory, packing, storing, filing, and photocopying of all training materials.
•   Perform other duties where necessary related to the pre-service training when requested by the Training Director.

Cross Culture Facilitation 20 %

•   Serve as an honest and objective cultural information resource for Trainees.
•   Be available outside “classroom” hours to assist with cross-cultural learning and integration.
•   Take part in problem-solving situations with home stay families; if the issue is serious, solicit 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.

Safety and Security: 20%

•   Document and report 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.
•   Provide safety and security support to PC Trainees and staff and assists in MS270 regulations compliance.
•   Monitor safety and security environment with host families and host communities.
•   Co-facilitate safety and security sessions with the Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC) as needed.
•   Report all medical emergencies to community contact person, LC, Training Manager, PST Director.
•   Act 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 in the communities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Possess at least a Diploma in a relevant field
•   Minimum of three years in adult training/learning experience
•   Minimum of five years of experience in a cross-cultural setting
•   Ability to speak and write at least two Ghanaian languages fluently
•   Knowledge and understanding of U.S. values, history and culture
•   Must have at least three years of experience in the field of Agro forestry, Extension services and
•   Biodiversity development and utilization
•   Have workshop planning and facilitation skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Demonstrate a variety of Environment Education training methods
•   Strong skills in training curricula development
•   Very strong networking, negotiation and collaboration skills
•   Peace Corps experience
•   Have knowledge of program monitoring and evaluating.

Compensation: Competitive salary.

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 resumĂŠ 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

Job Vacancy For Food Security & Economic Dev. Coordinator At World Vision International

Posted on: July 19th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

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

Job Summary

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

Reports To: Operations Director
Job Location: Head Office, Accra

Purpose of the Position:

The Food Security and Economic Development Coordinator will provide leadership in developing and rolling out a Food Security and Economic Development Strategy for Ghana; align the Food Security and Economic Development Strategy with the National Office (NO) strategy, lead in developing intiatives that promote livelihoods and economic security for targeted families in operational Area Development Programmes (ADPs).

Major Responsibilities:

•   Lead the development and roll out of food security and economic development strategy in line with NO strategy, WV internal standards and policies
•   Lead the acqusition of grant funding that support employment creation, income generation, value addition and marketing opportunities for target families, groups and communities
•   Assist ADP Managers to establish village savings and loan schemes and other products and liaise with APED to ensure that successful groups access micro finance to develop and grow their micro enterprises/businesses
•   Support the design, monitoring and evaluation of food security and economic development projects, and ensure that lessons learnt are documented and inform new intiatives; and human interest stories published
•   Develop assessment, analytical and impact Monitoring Evaluation tools that are conducive and stimulate local production and markets and establish linkages with stakeholders
•   In coordination with Ministry Quality and Strategy Department, plan, organize, implement and participate in technical and evaluations of Food Security and economic development projects
•   Build staff capacity and provide technical assistance to stakeholders and communities to ensure effective partnering that improves results
•   Liaise with donors, Support Offices, UN agencies,Government and other NGOs to ensure accountability, adequae reporting, coordination and compliance with regulations

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:

•  Education required: University degree in relevant field (Business Administration,Food Security,Agriculture, Economics). Master’s degree preferred
•   Experience: At least 3 to 5 years field experience with NGO’s in developing countries. Proven experience in managing livelihoods and economic development project. Experience in proposal writing and the successful acquisition of grants

Technical Skills & Abilities:

•   Strong Interpersonal Skills
•   Self directed individual able to work well in a team and build a team
•   Strong communication skills (oral and written)
•   Ability to communicate on Food Security topics with diverse groups; farmers, managers, bureaucrats, donors, etc
•   Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
•   Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment

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 reference as the subject to:

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 02 August, 2013

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Project Officer At Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)

Posted on: July 19th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

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

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in association with The Networks Project led by the Johns Hopkins University seeks a dynamic individual for the position of Project Officer based in Accra, Ghana to manage its Electronic-Coupon (e-Coupon) scheme for the marketing and distribution of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN).  The initial position is for a pilot project planned for six months with a potential extension of up to an additional six months.

The NetWorks Project is a global USAID-funded project with activities in various countries, designed to support National Malaria Control Programs (NMCP) to develop efficient, comprehensive and multi-channel sustainable programs for achieving and maintaining high ownership and use levels of LLINs and related technologies. NetWorks is led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (JHU?CCP), with partners Malaria Consortium, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH), and Mennonite Economic and Development Associates (MEDA). MEDA is the technical partner with expertise in promoting market-oriented solutions through combining incentives such as electronic coupons, supply chain management and marketing to promote new product uptake.

Project Officer (LLIN)

The Project Officer’s primary function is to lead the launch and implementation of the e-Coupon scheme for LLIN marketing and distribution, and coordinate the activities of partners to ensure success. In addition the Project Officer will oversee design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all program activities. This position will report to the MEDA Senior Project Manager for direction, and will receive logistical support from the Networks Ghana team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of ten years professional experience in project management of international development projects
•   Exceptional organizational skills related to project management, logistics, distribution or supply chains
•   Experience or keen understanding of health sector issues in development, especially Malaria and HIV/AIDs.
•   A Master’s degree in Business Administration or in the Arts, Public Health or any related field.
•   Demonstrated experience working in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, including marketing, sales and distribution.
•   Excellent leadership skills with particular skills to work as a catalyst and facilitator
•   Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values and goals.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your resume to:-

jobs@meda.org

Closing Date: 01 September, 2013

Job Vacancy For Team Leader At Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Posted on: July 19th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries.

Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Description

Objectives of Programme:

The focus of the programme is on providing support to the production and trade in staple food markets between Ghana and Burkina Faso, and between Nigeria and Niger. The programme will work to enable policies that allow for equitable and efficient regional market development and will aim to tackle the cause of multiple market failures by deploying carefully targeted interventions across the region. The anticipated outcomes of the five year project are: better business models for agricultural production; better business models for agricultural marketing and; agriculture and trade policies and regulations rationalised and improved.

The programme consists of two main activities;

1) A Challenge fund to provide finance to innovative business models in food production and marketing and;
2) A Policy Facility to provide evidence, analysis and advocacy for policy and regulatory reform.

The Project will be based in Accra, Ghana with travel to Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria. Anticipated Start Date – October 2013

Call for Experts – Team Leader – (Candidates must be fluent in both French and English)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 24 July, 2013

Job Vacancy For M&E Director At Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Posted on: July 19th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries.

Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Description

Objectives of Programme:

The focus of the programme is on providing support to the production and trade in staple food markets between Ghana and Burkina Faso, and between Nigeria and Niger. The programme will work to enable policies that allow for equitable and efficient regional market development and will aim to tackle the cause of multiple market failures by deploying carefully targeted interventions across the region. The anticipated outcomes of the five year project are: better business models for agricultural production; better business models for agricultural marketing and; agriculture and trade policies and regulations rationalised and improved.

The programme consists of two main activities;

1) A Challenge fund to provide finance to innovative business models in food production and marketing and;
2) A Policy Facility to provide evidence, analysis and advocacy for policy and regulatory reform.

The Project will be based in Accra, Ghana with travel to Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria. Anticipated Start Date – October 2013

Call for Experts – M&E Director – (Candidates must be fluent in both French and English)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

Job Vacancy For Challenge Fund Grant Officer At Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Posted on: July 19th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries.

Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Description

Objectives of Programme:

The focus of the programme is on providing support to the production and trade in staple food markets between Ghana and Burkina Faso, and between Nigeria and Niger. The programme will work to enable policies that allow for equitable and efficient regional market development and will aim to tackle the cause of multiple market failures by deploying carefully targeted interventions across the region. The anticipated outcomes of the five year project are: better business models for agricultural production; better business models for agricultural marketing and; agriculture and trade policies and regulations rationalised and improved.

The programme consists of two main activities;

1) A Challenge fund to provide finance to innovative business models in food production and marketing and;
2) A Policy Facility to provide evidence, analysis and advocacy for policy and regulatory reform.

The Project will be based in Accra, Ghana with travel to Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria. Anticipated Start Date – October 2013

Call for Experts – Challenge Fund Grant Officer – (Candidates must be fluent in both French and English)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

Job Vacancy For Policy Facility Grant Officer At Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Posted on: July 19th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries.

Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Description

Objectives of Programme:

The focus of the programme is on providing support to the production and trade in staple food markets between Ghana and Burkina Faso, and between Nigeria and Niger. The programme will work to enable policies that allow for equitable and efficient regional market development and will aim to tackle the cause of multiple market failures by deploying carefully targeted interventions across the region. The anticipated outcomes of the five year project are: better business models for agricultural production; better business models for agricultural marketing and; agriculture and trade policies and regulations rationalised and improved.

The programme consists of two main activities;

1) A Challenge fund to provide finance to innovative business models in food production and marketing and;
2) A Policy Facility to provide evidence, analysis and advocacy for policy and regulatory reform.

The Project will be based in Accra, Ghana with travel to Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria. Anticipated Start Date – October 2013

Call for Experts – Policy Facility Grant Officer – (Candidates must be fluent in both French and English)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

Job Vacancy For Control Director At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Posted on: July 17th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

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

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), a US based, non-profit research organization, that works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communication what works and does not work in development, and to scale up successful projects in variety of fields, including micro-finance, agriculture, education and health, seeks a Country Director

The Ghana Country Director will oversee the research activities of the IPA Ghana Field office in the following ways:

•   Develop and implement a country office vision and strategies plan, manage external relations, oversee and initiate high-quality research
•   Ensure sound operation of the IPA Ghana Office
•   Oversee country office finance
•   Oversee the capacity building of staff and partners
•   Lead the dissemination of results to local practitioners and policy makers

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Graduate degree in afield related to international economic development
•   5 years of management experience
•   Exceptional oral and written communication skills
•   Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trails
•   Experience with budgeting, project planning and new project development
•   Experience living and working in Africa

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send their CVs to:-

IPA Ghana Osu PMB 57,
Accra, Ghana
+233 (0) 302765040
www.poverty-action.org

Closing Date: 30 July, 2013