{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

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

Plan Ghana, an international child-centered community development organisation, is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the position of Sponsorship Manager.The position is located at the Ghana Country Office, Accra and reports to the Country Director.

Job Purpose: To manage and be accountable for all sponsorship activities in the country.

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

•   Member of the Country Management Team
•   Manage country sponsorship activities in a prudent manner. To do this:-
•   Makes sure that Plan Ghana has an effective working relationship with National Offices, Regional office and International headquarters with respect to sponsorship
•   Performs sponsorship strategic and tactical planning to bring in innovations and best practice in the country
•   Manages the country caseload (new and existing quota) in collaboration with the Programme Unit Managers for approval by the Country Director
•   Makes sure that the sponsorship communication activities are in line with the organisation’s requirements and Sponsorship Book (SB) guidelines, policies and processes
•   Prepares, informs, shares and updates all sponsorship policies, processes and procedures
•   Complies to Plan’s child protection policy in sponsorship
•   Develops contacts with other child sponsorship organisations for consensus on areas of operations
•   Manages all sponsor visits to the country and ensures they are done in a professional and coordinated manner
•   Trains PU staff and ensures that children’s club members and local based organisations are also trained on sponsorship communication activities, policies and processes; Also build the capacity of field staff and ensures they are updated with sponsorship policy, processes and new developments
•   Gender mainstreaming in sponsorship activities and maintains gender sensitivity to staff and associates
•   Makes sure that the all Plan sponsorship systems are working and issues reported to helpdesk on time
•   With the support of the PUMs, make sure that Sponsored Children are visited a least once annually and summary of status reported as per agreed local processes
•   Prepares, monitors and implements annual sponsorship operational plans for the country
•   Conducts quarterly field visits, submit reports and acts on it
•   Provides timely and quality support for disaster preparedness and execution of activities during disaster, and manages associated risks in this regard;
•   Fulfils Plan’s Child Protection Policy by making sure all sponsorship activities, processes and document at PU level are in line with Plan’s Child protection policy
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Country Director to support the achievement of organisational goals

Communications and Working Relationships:

•   Medium contact with Plan partners for the provision of quality and timely sponsorship activites
•   Has high contact with all Country Office and Programme Unit Sponsorship Progamme staff to support smooth implementation of the sponsorship functions
•   Maintains medium contact with other staff from the Programme Unit and Country Offices to gain their support for understanding and implementation of administration related activities and to ensure they understand the operations of sponsorship in the country
•   Maintain high contact with sponsorship staff in the Regional, National and at International Headquarters
•   Maintains high contact with Partners, International NGOs with sponsorship programmes

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

Qualification Required & Experience
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Gained through education, training,experience

•   Master’s degree/equivalent in Marketing/PR/Communications or Development Studies/Social Sciences or related area
•   Have at least five (5) years working experience in related field, with three (3) years in a managerial position
•   Has good understanding of Management Information Systems
•   Some experience in gender, advocacy and community development related issues
•   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, internet software & Powerpoint)
•   Understanding of international relations

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role

•   Continuous commitment to high performance and improvement
•   Ability to work in a team, coach team members to enhance capacity of team members
•   Committed to the protection of the rights of the child
•   Ensures integrity of all Sponsorship Child information and data in country
•   Communites clearly and effectively
•   Knowledgeable in development issues affecting children

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice:

•   Crisis Management skills
•   Negotiation skills
•   Good business development and marketing skills
•   Proven leadership and supervisory skills
•   Excellent human relations skills
•   Excellent communication and IT skills
•   Strategic and tractical planning skills
•   Information and data analysis skills
•   Facilitation, presentation, training and communication skills
•   Project Management skills
•   Monitoring and evaluation skills
•   Critical thinking and analytical skills

Physical Environment and Demands: May be typical office environment, note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc

Travel requirements: This position requires about 40% travel within Plan Ghana’s programme units and outside the country

Level of Contact with Children:
Mid contact: Occasional 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: 19 July, 2013

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

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

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

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is an urgent and significant development issue in Ghana. Recognizing the importance of strengthening DRR capacities in achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction in Ghana, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and UNDP will implement the Community Resilience through Early Warning (CREW) Project to build capacities within the country to reduce disaster risk by putting in place an integrated early warning system that is both scientific and people-centered. Supported by the Government of Norway, the project is designed in a way that it aligns with the Hyogo Framework of Action and the Ghana Plan of Action for DRR and climate change adaptation (CCA), and leads to tangible results in both the national and community levels.
Through the implementation of hazard mapping, early warning, and vulnerability assessment and reduction, the project aims to achieve 1) a reduction of economic and human losses and damages from priority disasters, and 2) establishment of effective early warning and communication for priority hazards to reduce disaster risks in the 10 pilot sites by 2015.

The project management team will be based in NADMO while the quality assurance team will be based in UNDP Ghana Country Office. The Technical Specialist (National) will be part of the quality assurance team at UNDP. She/he will directly report to the Cluster Manager of the Sustainable Development Cluster. In order to successfully deliver his/her work, she/he needs to work closely with and mobilize inputs from the project management unit staff, project officer, international technical specialists, and M&E expert.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:

•   Technical services in areas related to early warning system, disaster risk reduction, GIS and mapping, community-based capacity building, climate change adaptation;
•   Building strategic partnerships;
•   Networking;
•   Substantive technical innovation;
•   Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Ensures provision of top quality advisory and technical services:  

•   Works with Technical Advisor and International Technical Specialist to mobilize technical inputs to the project;
•   Conceptualize and drafts Terms of Reference for technical consultancies;
•   Writing and/or reviewing reports;
•   Undertake in-house research, if necessary;
•   Reviews reports from consultants;
•   Ensures that the project is managed and implemented in accordance with UNDP rules and regulation.

Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships:

•   Develop partnership with and promote networking with institutions implementing similar projects;
•   Network with universities and research institutions to gather their inputs to the project.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management:

•   Document and write workshop, activity, and progress reports;
•   Development of knowledge products (e.g. case studies, lessons learned) from the project;
•   Work closely with NADMO to document project impacts;
•   Works with NADMO and UNDP Communications Unit to promote visibility of the project and its impacts.

Undertake other duties per the requirements of the project.

Competencies

Communicating information and ideas:

•   Communicating clearly and effectively. Seeking to understand the ideas of others;
•   Facilitating and encouraging open communication;
•   Creating an environment for open communication. Inspiring and persuading others.

Ethics and values:

•   Taking actions that are congruent with what he/she says;
•   Reliably delivering on promises and honoring commitments made;
•   Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN/UNDP in actions and decisions;
•   Demonstrating an appreciation of differences in values and learning from cultural diversity;
•   Moves from demonstrating sensitivity to encouraging full participation, to leveraging diversity.

Knowledge sharing/continuous learning:

•   Taking responsibility for self-learning and development;
•   Actively seeking learning and career development opportunities;
•   Promoting organizational learning and knowledge management;
•   Building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Organizational awareness:

•   Understanding, building and using formal/ informal systems and contacts in a complex organizational and global environment to obtain results;
•   Moves from an ability to use organizational services to assist others, to applying corporate thinking and applying judgment, to building support and finally, demonstrating political acumen.

Self-management and emotional intelligence:

•   Managing moods, responding effectively to stress, situations of ambiguity or crisis;
•   Managing relationships with others to achieve mutual benefits;
•   Building an emotionally intelligent organization.

Working in teams:

•   Working effectively with colleagues in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives;
•   Building teams both within existing organizational structures and outside of them;
•   Creating team spirit and unity of purpose across the business unit.

Functional competencies:

Building strategic partnerships:

•   Establishing, maintaining, and utilizing a broad network of contacts;
•   Building partnerships and strategic alliances;
•   Leveraging the resources of national governments and other development partners.

Client orientation:

•   Understanding and meeting or exceeding client needs;.
•   Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns;
•   Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs;
•   Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients.

Job knowledge and technical expertise:

•   Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline;
•   Focusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post;
•   Identifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes.

Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise:

•   Supporting UNDP’s advocacy by developing innovative and creative approaches to the provision of technical expertise;
•   Moves from research to analysis to developing innovative and creative approach to conceptual leadership and championing conceptual innovation.

Creating visibility for UNDP/supporting UNDP’s capacity to advocate:

•   Ensuring that UNDP has the visibility and corporate image it requires as the key development actor;
•   Design and implementation of management systems;
•   Ensuring that UNDPhas the internal management systems it requires as the key development actor.

Innovation and marketing new approaches:

•   Enhance existing processes or products;
•   Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches;
•   Integration in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Promoting accountability and results-based management:

•   Monitoring and promoting practices, procedures and systems that support accountability and results-based management, while also influencing change in the organizational culture;
•   Results-based programme development and management;
•   Effectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve UN development results.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

•   Masters’ degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

•   At least five-years of experience in development sector;
•   Research experience is an asset;
•   Excellent writing skills in English.

Language Requirements:

•   Fluency in written and spoken English and one more of the Ghanaian working languages.

Technical Requirements:

•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, etc);
•   Proficiency in GIS mapping software (ArcGIS) is an asset;
•   Proficiency in Internet Research and Data Gathering;
•   Proficiency in web authoring is a plus;
•   Proficiency in visualization tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is an asset;
•   Proficiency in social media, mobile technology, and other digital/analogue tools for community-engagement and social mobilization is a plus;
•   Ability to demonstrate capacity to learn computer software is a must.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 15 July, 2013

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.