{Mennonite Economic Development Associates(MEDA),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Position Summary – Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for guiding the overall strategy, effective and efficient planning and implementation of all related activities of the M&E unit; overseeing evaluative activity including surveys, case studies and impact assessment; working closely with the MEDA head office evaluation office, and providing timely and relevant information to key stakeholders. The M&E Manager will also serve as member of Senior Management Team.

Duties:

•   Provide direction and supervision to the M & E Team to ensure smooth functioning and delivery of desired results in a timely fashion.
•   Devise the overall strategy, tools and mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation and information management for the GROW Project and its implementing partners.
•   Oversee the implementation of the project’s evaluative systems and Performance Management Framework
•   Provide leadership and guidance in the preparation of the weekly, quarterly and annual reports, ensuring quality and timeliness.
•   Work closely with the Country Project Manager and the Project Specialists in the preparation of annual work plans
•   As necessary, plan and implement capacity building on evaluation for staff and partners
•   Ensure sub-grants are contributing and meeting overall project targets in a cumulative way and that M&E is embedded in each sub-grant.
•   Ensure MEDA’s compliance in meeting  donor reporting requirements
•   Ensure evaluative systems incorporate gender and environment factors as appropriate.
•   Oversee the generation of ‘lessons learned’ systems to facilitate continuous learning for the project and stakeholders
•   Establish and maintain proactive contact with relevant stakeholders including donors, , government bodies, local organizations
•   Represent MEDA Ghana as and when necessary and requested by the supervisor.
•   Carry out other duties as assigned by the Country Project Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s level education, preferably in social sciences, economics, business and/or international development or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•   Five years’ management experience in monitoring and evaluation, within an INGO or similar nature organization
•   Experience in women’s programming and/or economic developed strongly preferred
•   Strong familiarity with donor (specifically CIDA) regulations, reporting requirements,
•   Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff and major projects or initiatives at a national level.
•   Strong English communication skills, with specific emphasis on writing skills.
•   Demonstrated familiarity with various M&E tools
•   Excellent analytical skills, logical thinking, detail oriented and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style.
•   Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
•   Experience working in culturally diverse settings;
•   A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
•   Excels at operating in a complex, fast paced, results-driven environment.
•   Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values and goals.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please send letter of application and resume to Lukman Kadiri:-

lkadiri@meda.org

Closing Date: 20 July, 2013

{International HIV/AIDS Alliance ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Alliance Mission:    

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (the Alliance) is an innovative global partnership of nationally based, independent civil society organisations that work together to mobilise communities against HIV and AIDS. We are united in one mission: Supporting community action on HIV, health and human rights to end AIDS.

Job Reports to: Regional Manager, in conjunction with the Head of Team: Contracts and Agreements

Main function: In collaboration with other members of the Africa team, the Regional Programme Adviser supports the regional programme’s strategic objectives in accordance with the Alliance global strategy.

•   The regional programme relies on decentralised activities that are implemented and supported by a range of people and organisations.  Therefore, the Regional Programme Adviser needs to work in collaboration with staff of the Alliance’s Secretariat, Linking Organisations (LOs) and Regional Technical Support Hubs, as well as other regional programme partners.
•   The Regional Programme Adviser is responsible in collaboration with the Contracts and Agreements Team for budget control of grants provided to partners.  The Regional Programme Adviser leads the ongoing management of capacity building that is delivered through the regional programme, and the implementation of the programme’s activities in the field (such as regional events).
•   The Regional Programme Adviser works with Regional TS Hubs to ensure partner organisations are supported to implement regional programme activities with appropriate quality; and where relevant are supported for country level and regional capacity building, knowledge sharing, influencing the environment of stakeholders in the HIV response, and organisational development.
•   The Regional Programme Adviser represents the regional programme to other staff in the Alliance Secretariat and externally when required, ensures effective knowledge sharing related to the regional programme and the Alliance more generally, and develops and maintains professional relationships with programme partners and relevant donors.

Location: Based in Africa (specific location to be agreed subject to successful candidate’s location)

Travel:    Regular travel, particularly in the region
            
Responsibilities:    

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT OVERSIGHT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Objective: High quality regional programme efficiently and effectively delivered against the Alliance Strategic Framework

•   In collaboration with Africa team Advisers, Senior Advisers and Regional Manager, support LOs in appropriately developing their regional programme activities to contribute to the Alliance’s mission, vision and values, as well as the Alliance’s global and regional strategies

•   Support the review and approval of LO proposals to carry out regional programme activities in their countries, ensure that LOs and Regional TS Hubs have clear and agreed work plans for their regional programme activities, and oversee implementation according to agreed monitoring and reporting

•   Working in collaboration with Advisers, Senior Advisers and Regional Managers, support senior managers of LOs and regional partners in order for them to ensure delivery of work plans according to desired outputs and budgets, and to ensure their regional programme activities are successful

•   Regularly monitor programme implementation, financial performance, and compliance with donor and organisational policies and procedures; and submit reports as necessary.  Make recommendations for programme amendments or for changes in management or technical support strategies, as well as for managing the relationship with the regional programme’s donors

•   Monitor overall performance of regional activities, and collaborate with Africa team Advisers, Senior Advisers and Regional Managers to assist LOs and other partner organisations in identifying programme and financial gaps and proposed solutions

•   Review programmatic data and ensure consistency, quality and sign off using Alliance systems

•   Monitor risk within regional programme implementation, and advise on how to mitigate risk

PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Objective: Strong, independent, sustainable LOs contributing to national AIDS responses

•   Contribute to the regional programme’s capacity building plan in collaboration with the Regional Manager, Contracts and Agreements Team, Regional Technical Support Hubs, and other relevant colleagues
•   Manage the regional programme’s capacity building and technical support activities, including the Regional Programme’s contracting of technical support through Regional TS Hubs

REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Objective: Effective representation, communication and knowledge sharing within and outside the Alliance

•   Ensure good communication and coordination within the team and partners in the regional programme
•   Ensure that appropriate knowledge sharing systems are in place, promote and contribute to organisation-wide approaches to knowledge management
•   Act as a representative and advocate for the regional programme both within the Secretariat and externally where necessary

RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND DONOR RELATIONS

Objective: Adequately funded programmes and scale up in the assigned countries

•   Collaborate with Alliance Secretariat and LO staff to foster relations with donor representatives, especially those based in the field
•   Support regional programme resource mobilisation in consultation with the Contracts and Agreements Team, field-based partners and Business Development team, including contributing to and/or leading on key inputs into proposal development
•   Contribute to the management of the relationship with the programme’s donors, ensure contract compliance and quality, timely donor reports.

STRATEGY AND HIV PROGRAMMING

Objective: Quality, community based programmes delivered by LOs at scale to contribute to the Alliance Strategic Framework
•   Ensure knowledge sharing and learning between regional programme partners, and contribute regional learning to Alliance wide global knowledge and learning
•   Actively support the development of new programming and innovation, including identifying, developing and reviewing new opportunities for the regional programme, particularly when they are complementary to LOs’ and partners’ existing strategies
•   Participate actively in regional strategy development and planning exercises in collaboration with the Associate Director: Africa, the Regional Manager and other staff
•   Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the HIV and AIDS epidemic and responses in the region and especially in countries where regional activities are taking place

TEAM WORKING

Objective: Effective team working

•   Provide support to team members and other teams according to specialism and need, including at a distance when possible
•   Participate in the Alliance’s relevant planning (such as regional programme planning meetings, team planning), information sharing and team building
•   Collaborate with the Africa Team’s Advisers, Senior Advisers and Regional Managers,  who have responsibility for ongoing support to Alliance Linking Organisations in the region, in order to ensure coordinated approaches and effective use of staff resources that support LOs
•   Collaborate with staff of the Regional Programme Adviser’s host organisation, in order to facilitate good working and good institutional relationships, while being clear on the separation of responsibilities between their organisational priorities and those of the Alliance and its regional programme

OTHER DUTIES

•   Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are appropriate for a role of this nature, including occasional support to other programmes as agreed with the line manager
•   Provide cover, normally at a distance, for other members of the regional programme cluster during holidays and other absences, as appropriate

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming in one or more of the following: prevention, care, support, treatment
•   Knowledge of capacity building and participatory methodologies
•   Experience required: Relevant work experience, including HIV programming in the region
•   Work experience in the NGO sector in one or more countries in sub-Saharan Africa
•   Experience of programme management (e.g. work planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting).
•   Experience of working in an International NGO

Abilities and Skills required    

•   Strong communication skills in both English and French, including good writing.
•   Good strategic, analytical and planning skills.
•   Ability to represent the Alliance with partner organisations and in front of a wide range of audiences.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post, please download our application form and return to recruitment@aidsalliance.org. The subject box of your e-mail should include the job title and reference number. The information we ask you to supply on the form is necessary for our assessment of your skills and experience. Please therefore do not send us your CV in place of our application form.

Closing Date: 28 July, 2013
Interviews expected: 06 August, 2013

{EngenderHealth,Sunyani-Brong Ahafo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly-qualified candidates in anticipation of a Capacity Building Adolescent Reproductive Health Program in Ghana starting in September 2013 for 4 years. All positions are based in Sunyani with periodic travel to Accra. Interested candidates MUST be nationals from Ghana or possess a valid work authorization.

The NGO/ CBO Strengthening Officer:

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree, MPH or similar with at least five years of experience in development and capacity building, program and contact management.
•   S/he needs to have  in the following areas: promotion and provision of FP services, school health education, BCC. Advocacy, adolescent sexual and RH services, contracting and procurement of services, networking and coordination in multi-sectoral programmes.

Location: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo

How To Apply For The Job

Send your resume to:

vkouame@engenderhealth.org

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

{EngenderHealth,Sunyani-Brong Ahafo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly-qualified candidates in anticipation of a Capacity Building Adolescent Reproductive Health Program in Ghana starting in September 2013 for 4 years. All positions are based in Sunyani with periodic travel to Accra. Interested candidates MUST be nationals from Ghana or possess a valid work authorization.

The Service Strengthening Advisor:

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MBBS with five years of responsibility in capacity building, program and contract management.
•   S/he is responsible for oversight of technical specification and delivery technical assistance and capacity building related to ARH health and information service strengthening.
•   S/he will ensure that contracted services related to service strengthening are fit for purpose provided per TOR and transferring requisite skills to key stakeholders.
•   Needs experience in institutional strengthening, programme management, networking and coordination in multi-sectoral programmes, financial management, coaching and capacity building.

Location: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo

How To Apply For The Job

Send your resume to:

vkouame@engenderhealth.org

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

{EngenderHealth,Sunyani-Brong Ahafo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly-qualified candidates in anticipation of a Capacity Building Adolescent Reproductive Health Program in Ghana starting in September 2013 for 4 years. All positions are based in Sunyani with periodic travel to Accra. Interested candidates MUST be nationals from Ghana or possess a valid work authorization.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree, MPH or higher with 10 years relevant experience in project management;
•   S/he will provide overall project leadership and representing the project with key stakeholders, including cooperating development partners and agencies.
•   S/he needs demonstrated experience in coaching and capacity building, institutional strengthening, networking and coordination in multi-sectoral programmes and programe management skills.

Location: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo

How To Apply For The Job

Send your resume to:

vkouame@engenderhealth.org

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

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

Ipas, an international not-for-profit organisation that has, for four decades, been working globally to improve women’s lives through a focus on reproductive health, is seeking skilled professionals to work with Ghana country team in the above position.

The Programme Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between field office and head office staff and assists the Country Director (CD) in managing the operational and programmatic and day-to-day activities of the teams.

•   The Programme Coordinator exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in her/his role and is capable of handling personal contact with all levels of the global staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
•   Experience in related area; especially in coordination of activities, tracking deadlines and report-writing
•   Excellent team-working skills
•   Demonstrated communications and writing skills
•   Cross cultural/language skills is preferred
•   Ability to work and achieve results with little supervision
•   Commitment to improve global reproductive health
•   Demonstrated computer experience; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, Presentation software, and email

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Each of the position is a 1 to 3 year renewable contract based on performance, and meeting targets. Interested parties are to submit an application and resume, including 3 professional refereesby email to: mail to:

hrrecruit@ipas.org

or by post to:

Ipas Ghana
PMB CT 193
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 19 July, 2013

Note: Ipas management reserves the right to modify the contents of these position descriptions at any time.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Ipas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Ipas, an international not-for-profit organization that has, for four decades, been working globally to improve women’s lives through a focus on reproductive health, is seeking skilled professionals to work with Ghana country team in the above position.

This management position, based in Accra, Ghana, provides support in the development, management, implementation and documentation of the programme in Ghana.

•   The Programme Manager assists the Country Director, country team and technical units to support Ghana’s existing programmes.
•   The Programme Manager coordinates the bi-annual planning and budget cycle, supervising the technical team in Ghana, and coordinates with technical, finance and administration units.
•   Responsibilities include project management, proposal and report writing to international donors

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in one of the following – Project Management, Psychology, Sociology, Medicine, Public Health Management and Public Health; advanced degree in relevant discipline preferred;
•   8+ years relevant experience including a minimum of 4 years of demonstrated management and supervision experience;
•   Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, management and technical skills in reproductive health;
•   Excellent management, supervisory, budgeting, management skills
•   Excellent team building and negotiating skills;
•   Excellent communications and writing skills;
•   Demonstrated computer competency especially in word processing, budgeting and data base software;
•   Cross-cultural skills preferred
•   Fluency in English; French will be an advantage

Travel up to 50% nationally and 10% internationally

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Each of the position is a 1 to 3 year renewable contract based on performance, and meeting targets. Interested parties are to submit an application and resume, including 3 professional referees by email to: mail to:

hrrecruit@ipas.org

or by post to:

Ipas Ghana
PMB CT 193
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 19 July, 2013

Note: Ipas management reserves the right to modify the contents of these position descriptions at any time.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Ipas is an Equal Opportunity Employer