{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

{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

{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

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Job Summary

IPA seeks an Evaluation Coordinator who will assist with implementation and evaluation of projects. This position will require extensive travel within and across regions.

The Evaluation Coordinator will work closely with researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to;

•   Plan and design projects ;
•   Create budgets;
•   Manage field staff;
•   Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work including planning, logistics, hiring, and training;
•   Conduct qualitative research;
•   Run pilot exercises;
•   Refine study design and survey instruments;
•   Clean data and assist in preliminary analysis;
•   Assist in the writing of project reports and policy memos;
•   Coordinate with local partners running the programs being evaluated.

The commitment sought for this position is a minimum of two years.

Qualification Required & Experience

IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

•   BA, BSc. or Masters in development economics, or field related to international economic development.
•   At least two years of project management experience. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
•   Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
•   Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
•   Strong oral and written communications skills in English.

Experience in data management, econometrics, and programming in STATA or SPSS preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by email to: jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org, using the subject line: IPA Ghana Evaluation Coordinator 2013:  Firstname Lastname,

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The documents may be submitted in Word document or PDF format.  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

A Reputable Media and Health network has vacancy for a Co-ordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicant must have at least First Degree with Administrative,Research and Accounting background
•   Should have at least 3 years experience in NGO work
•   Must be able to establish and run effective finance and administrative systems for the network
•   Must be computer literate and familiar with working in the media
•   Applicants must also be able to write proposals and raise funds for the network

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their applications to:

netmren@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 July, 2013

{The QED Group LLC,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.  We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The QED Group is seeking two Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) coordinators for anticipated work on the five–year Evaluate for Health project for USAID/Ghana.  The purpose of this project is to establish a mechanism to support USAID/Ghana in strengthening M&E practices in three core areas; Evaluation Studies and Assessments, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Assistance, and Strengthening Local Capacity for Research Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

M&E Coordinators must reflect significant experience in the management of field monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, environmental compliance, management information systems, information management design and training, program management, and working in challenging political environments.

The candidates must be able to work comfortably with a variety of stakeholders, including USAID and USG representatives, senior-level Government of Ghana officials, NGO representatives, community service organizations, and project participants. Innovative mixes and combinations of technical, research and management specialties and expertise are encouraged.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Ghanaian Citizenship required.
•   At least five (5) – seven (7) years of relevant technical field or evaluation experience in Ghana.
•   Experience in indicator development, data collection and analysis, data quality assessments, and/or performance monitoring and reporting on public health or health related projects preferred.
•   Previous experience on USAID or other donor-funded evaluations and familiarity with USAID regulations.
•   Excellent American English writing skills and speaking ability.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply to this position please click the link below and following the application instructions.

http://qed.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327975

1. Submit your current resume and cover letter.

2. Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.

3. Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.

Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Accessibility Notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D

{The QED Group LLC,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.  We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The QED Group is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for anticipated work on the five–year Evaluate for Health project for USAID/Ghana.  The purpose of this project is to establish a mechanism to support USAID/Ghana in strengthening M&E practices in three core areas; Evaluation Studies and Assessments, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Assistance, and Strengthening Local Capacity for Research Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for logistics and operations, including fleet and asset management, travel, and security.  The successful candidate will also manage technical and specialized procurement of supplies, equipment, and services, and coordinate with evaluation and support staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Ghanaian citizenship required.
•   A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
•   At least three (3) years of experience managing logistics and procurement operations in West Africa, preferably in Ghana.
•   Previous experience on USAID or other donor-funded evaluations and familiarity with USAID regulations.
•   Excellent American English writing skills and speaking ability.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply to this position please click the link below and follow the application instructions.

http://qed.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327973

1. Submit your current resume and cover letter.

2. Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.

3. Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.

Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Accessibility Notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D

{The QED Group LLC,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.  We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The QED Group LLC seeks qualified mid and senior level professionals with experience in donor funded intentional development programs for potential short term assignments on an upcoming health project in Ghana. We are especially interested in individuals with technical and/or evaluation experience in the following fields:

•   Epidemiology
•   Disease eradication expertise (e.g., Malaria, TB, etc.)
•   Immunization campaigns
•   Health/Public Health
•   Program Development/ Implementation/Monitoring/Reporting
•   Public Administration/Financial Analyst
•   Social Scientists
•   Information Management
•   Administrative Support

Assignments will largely be short term (exact length TBD).

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply to this position please click the link below and follow the application instructions. Please indicate which technical area(s) you are applying for.

http://qed.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327972

1. Submit your current resume and cover letter.

2. Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.

3. Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.

Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Accessibility Notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D