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

VSO is a development organisation that’s been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field. 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.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and results oriented person to join the VSO Ghana People Management Team to proactively provide administrative,l ogistical and financial support to volunteers and  employees and to contribute towards the achievement of VSO Ghana’s objectives through ensuring the delivery of timely, efficient and effective support function in accordance with VSO policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also provide ICT support to employees. The position is based in Accra for a two- year renewable contract and reports directly to the People and Operations Manager.

The job

The role will maintain an efficient IT network system in the offices and coordinate procurement activities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures with support from the People and Operations Manager. You will be the first point of contact for volunteer welfare support needs with guidance from the People and Operations Manager. You will provide logistical support for the running of workshops/internal and external meetings and travels; coordination of vehicle movements; maintaining an assets and suppliers’ register; periodic maintenance of computers and IT equipment and supporting staff in their use of VSO web-based data systems.; The role works  closely with other staff i.e., the People and Operations Manager, Finance Assistant, Programme Assistant and also supervises Drivers and Cleaners.

Please refer to the job description for more information.

You

You are passionate about customer satisfaction, able to plan and manage own tasks efficiently with minimal supervision, communicate clearly and effectively across a wide range of stakeholders, highly responsive to requests from volunteers and staff, work well under pressure and  have a good grasp of Microsoft applications tools.  You are a team player, sensitive to the needs of others and upholds organizational policies in the delivery of your duties.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position; send your application and CV to:

vsoghana@vsoint.org

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

When submitting your application please place in the subject bar ‘Programme Support Officer’. 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.

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

Chemonics International Inc, a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking long-term employees and short-term consultants for anticipated USAID projects in Ghana. It is anticipated that these projects will focus on several sectors, including education, agriculture, and health.

We are recruiting senior-level monitoring and evaluation specialists for these anticipated multi-year projects. The monitoring and evaluation specialists will guide project teams in developing strategies for reporting based on the projects’ implementation plans, performance monitoring plans, and annual work plans. These specialists will work in collaboration with government entities and non-governmental organizations to further strengthen their monitoring and evaluation systems.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in public administration or applied research (anthropology or sociology); Master’s Degree preferred;
•   Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience performance monitoring  preferably at an international organization or government agency. Experience  with USAID highly desired;
•   Experience establishing a monitoring and evaluation system, i.e. developing data collection forms, indicator reference sheets, and performance monitoring plans;
•   Experience building the capacity of NGOs and/or government entitites in monitoring and evaluation systems.
•   Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Access and Excel and experience designing monitoring and evaluation systems;
•   Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop effective working relations with senior government personnel, host country citizens, U.S. government organizations and donor partners;
•   Demonstrated oral communications skills to effectively present information and respond to questions;
•   Exceptional writing skills to effectively edit and write reports and publications;
•   Fluency in English required, knowledge of written and spoken Ghanaian languages preferred.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please email cover letters and CV (as attachments) to:-

GhanaEducationRecruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

•   Please specify position(s) being applied for in the subject line.
•   Applications are due by July 8, 2013, but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
•   Only short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications listed above will be contacted.
•   Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

{British High Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

The British High Commission has one vacancy for a full-time locally-engaged B3 (L) Service Delivery Officer commencing as soon as possible.

UK Visa International (UKVI) is the overseas arm of the UK’s immigration control.  It has visa offices in 160 locations throughout the world. The Accra Visa Section handles nearly 50,000 per annum.

The visa section is 45-strong, combining UK-based and locally-engaged staff in a team that is committed to providing a first-class service. This includes making fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the UK’s immigration controls. The Accra Visa Section wants to be at the forefront of innovation, always prepared to react positively to change and try new ways of working.

This position is ideally suited to someone who has a proven ability of working in a fast-paced and challenging environment as part of a large and diverse team of people, committed to achieving clear service delivery goals.  The main elements of the job include:

•   Customer service: overseeing correspondence unit, ensuring complaints are logged and replies sent within customer service standards; weekly reconciliation of visa fee certificates and reconciliation of World Pay accounts; assistance with User Panel meeting planning; line management of Customer Services Officer.
•   Growth Agenda: monitoring Priority Service standards, monitoring and responding to Business Express correspondence; lead for UKVI on communications committee; liaise with the UK Trade and Industry section, within the High Commission, for updates on business groups
•   Liaison with staff and other posts: collate and monitor transit time information for other posts; monitor hotline to other posts; promote staff survey returns; analysis of staff survey results.
•   Post Decision: Monitor appeals spreadsheet, liaising with appeals team and Entr Clearance Managers (ECMs), ensuring statistics are accurate and timely; work with ECM to streamline appeals; oversee appeals unit.
•   Management Team: attend and contribute to weekly team meetings; report preparation.

Qualification Required & Experience

The skills/attributes of the successful applicant will include:

•   good communication with excellent spoken and written English
•   computer literacy
•   the ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure
•   the ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision
•   ability to work well under pressure
•   excellent team players
•   flexibility and a positive attitude to working in a forward-thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work.  We are committed to improving standards and procedures, and are looking for like-minded colleagues.

Core Competences

•   Delivering results
•   Customer focus
•   Working with others
•   Communicating and influencing

Applicants should demonstrate, in their application, how they meet the competence requirements, which will be tested in more detail at interview.

The successful applicant will need to:

•   Observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies
•   Show some flexibility over working hours

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Information for applicants
The monthly salary range for B3 (L) positions in the BHC starts at GHS 2,061.

Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter, of no more than one side of A4, plus the completed application form which can be found on this link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-accra/about/recruitment#current-vacancies

to:

UKVI.Accra@fco.gov.uk

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

•   The subject line must read “B3 (L) Service Delivery”.
•   Interviews will likely take place at the end of July.

Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Applications will only be considered from those who have already established their ability to work in Ghana. The British High Commission does not sponsor work permit applications.
If you have any questions about the role please contact UKVI.Accra@fco.gov.uk

The British High Commission, Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/

{Save the Children,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programmes in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way of the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. Employment at Save the Children provides the opportunity to join a dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Job Summary

Save the Children seeks a Ghanaian National as a Technical Advisor, Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) to join a new project in Ghana, implemented under the global MalariaCare partnerhsip, a USAID – funded programme available to support case management support to the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) focus and other countries. MalariaCare partnership led by PATH aims to achieve universal diagnosis and appropriate case management for malaria by strengthening the capacity of malaria-affected countries at all levels of the health system to provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment services for malaria and other febrile illnesses. This person reports to the Chief of Party of MalariaCare Ghana.

Based in Accra, the Technical Advisor for Integrated Community Case Management will be responsible for the following activities:

•   Serve as team leader for iCCM-related activities and provide relevant technical leadership, with a focus on improving and scaling up Home Based Care (HBC) and Home-based Management of Malaria (HMM) for both children and adults at the community level
•   Liaise with the relevant GHS departments in charge of community-based care – including the Institutional Care Division (ICD). National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), and Family Health Division (FHD) – and with Regional and District Health Management Teams Regional and District Health Management Teams (R/DHMTs) to ensure effective execution of community-based supportive supervision and health worker training
•   Coordinate closely with local and international partners, including UN agencies and INGOS, and build and maintain excellent working relationships with the GHS and other key stakeholders implementing iCCM and child health initiatives in Ghana
•   Develop detailed annual and quarterly work plans in collaboration with project staff and the GHS at national, regional and district levels
•   Assist in the assessment of training needs and in the design and implementation of appropriate measures to address those needs
•   Coordinate with the MalariaCare M&E teams and GHS/HMIS to ensure that the CCM database is regularly updated and the project monitoring data is collected, analysed and used regularly and with good quality
•   Identify best practices, and support the introduction and scale-up of innovative technical interventions in iCCM in close consultation and collaboration with MalariaCare Ghana Technical Advisors for Diagnostics and Clinical Care
•   Plan and coordinate with the National ICD and NMCP to conduct regular (quarterly) programme reviews involving the R/DHTMs, MalariaCare staff, other GHS staff and relevant stakeholders
•   Conduct regular field visits in collaboration with key GHS staff, especially the national ICD & NMCP staff to CCM focus disticts and CHPS zones, seek feedback and follow up on recommendations
•   With technical support, identify operations research questions, participants in protocol development and support and supervise research activities
•   Represent MalariaCare in iCCM forums with relevant UN, NGO, MOH, and community partners. Participate in national, regional, and international forums to present experience

Required Skills

•   Demonstrated ability to advise, lead and manage technical assistance teams and multi-partner collaborative projects
•   Demonstrable programme planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation skills
•   Demonstrated ability to work and oversee interventions at central, regional and local levels
•   Demonstrated ability to work with government officials, national and international public health officials, health facility and community based health workers including CHOs and CBAs
•   Demonstrated ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced environment with mutiple competing deadlines and tasks
•   Well-balanced professional able to see the big picture and keep track of necessary detail
•   Critical thinker with flexible and innovative problem-solving skills
•   Strong training, mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills
•   Computer literacy in the following: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English required
•   Ability to travel up to 30 per cent in-country

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Qualification and Experience:

•   Medical doctor or other well trained clinical professional with an advanced degree in public health, international development, or related field preferred
•   A minimum of three years experience working in a leadership role managing health assistance programmes, preferentially IMCI, CCM or malaria control programmes
•   Demonstrated experience working with government and public health officials at every level
•   A minimum of five years experience at the regional or central level specifically supporting or implementing HBC/ICCM, HMM, and other aspects of community medicine
•   A minimum of two years experience implementing health programmes at the local level – whether within district, sub-district or community settings
•   Demonstrated experience in capacity building, supervision, and mentoring

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their applications with supporting resume to:

cocan@savechildren.org

Closing Date: 04 July, 2013

please do not attach academic documents!

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Kpong,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 for poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Job Summary

Summary:
IPA seeks a Project Manager for immediate hire who will assist with the logistics and survey design of a Randomized Controlled Trial RCT evaluation that measures the impact of COPA-Connect Smallholder Program across Ghana’s Eastern and Volta Regions. COPA-Connect Smallholder Program aims to link small farmers into the agricultural value chain by offering them out-grower contract.

The evaluation of COPA-Connect Smallholder Program provides an unparalleled opportunity to study the multifaceted links between agriculture, health, education, and economic outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Manager will work closely with international researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

Data Collection Management:

•   With research team, refine study design and survey instruments;
•   Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work, including planning, logistics, hiring, and training;
•   Conduct qualitative research to inform research design;
•   Run pilot survey exercises, provide feedback on field operations and survey instruments, and make and monitor improvements;
•   Provide close, on-site supervision of data collection, while surveys are ongoing
•   Assist in the writing of project reports and policy memos.

Financial Management
Work with IPA Ghana’s financial staff to keep detailed accounts of all project program activities, including monitoring project expenses.

Human Resource Management

•   Draft Job Descriptions for short term local hires and, when necessary, help circulate them;
•   Participate in short term staff  selection process and assist with employment-related communication;
•   Assist Project coordinator with training as needed;
•   Assist with short term staff evaluations; make recommendations regarding renewal of short term staff contracts;
•   Enforce all IPA Ghana policies

Miscellaneous

•   Assist the Project Coordinator with obtaining and sharing information from partner offices
•   Communicate regularly with management team on matters including finance, logistics and government relations;
•   Perform other duties related to project implementation as needed.

The Project Manager will be based in one of the project sites preferably Kpong for the duration of the project. 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 or BSc. in development economics, or social science/development field.
•   Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
•   Strong oral and written communications skills in English.
•   Strong oral proficiency in GA-Dangme, Ewe and/or additional languages used in the Eastern and Volta Regions
•   Experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
•   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•   Well organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
•   Advanced user of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), and the internet.
•   Experience in data management, econometrics, and programming in STATA or SPSS is a plus.

Location: Kpong

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by email to

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

Closing Date: 05 July, 2013

using the subject line: IPA Ghana CCSP:  Firstname Lastname,

•   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.

{Canadian High Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

The Canadian High Commission seeks to engage the services of two (2) Senior Gender Advisors who will provide professional, technical, strategic and advisory support to the CIDA Ghana Programme team.

•   Status: Full Time Consultants (up to 20 days/month per contract)
•   Duration: 18 months (plus the possibility of a 1 year renewal)

Scope of Work:

•   The Senior Gender Advisors will work closely with the CIDA Ghana Programme Team to provide technical assistance, project and programme monitoring, and advice on programme design and implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

Mandatory Requirements:

•   Must be legally and operationally in a position to work in Ghana
•   Must possess a Masters degree from a recognised university or relevant graduate diploma of a national institute in the field of social sciences, gender studies, political science, international development or other relevant or comparable fields
•   Minimum of seven (7) years recent* experience working in an advisory capacity in the area of gender equality or social development. *Recent experience means within the last fifteen (15) years

Other Technical Requirements:

•   Applicants will also be assessed based on other technical requirements such as understanding of gender equality issues/trends and gender policies, institutions and actors in Ghana, especially those affecting food security/agriculture, water and sanitation, governance and economic growth; experience providing technical assistance/advice on gender equality in Ghana; experience in project planning/design, monitoring and gender analysis/assessments/evaluations; and understanding of the requirements for effective policy dialogue on gender equality

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

A detailed copy of the TORs for both positions can be picked up form the reception at the CIDA Programme Support Unit, 38 Independence Avenue. Applicants residing outside of Greater Accra Region an request for TORs by sending e-mail request to: info@psu-ghana.org.

Qualified candidates are invited to pick up a “Request for Proposals” document from the CIDA Programme Support Unit (38 Independence Avenue) for detailed instructions on how to apply. Applicants residing outside of Greater Accra Region can request for a Request for Proposals document by sending e-mail request to: info@psu-ghana.org.

Contracts Officer
CIDA Programme Support Unit, 38 Independence Avenue
Email: info@psu-ghana.org

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

We thank everyone for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted