{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – EDUCATION (TAMALE) in the Education Office of USAID/Ghana. The primary purpose of the position is to provide technical, implementation and management expertise for programs and activities that aim to strengthen and support Ghana education sector human and institutional capacities for improved primary school reading performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in public sector administration, international development, education, law, or other relevant training in education or education program management is required.
•   5 years experience in international development programming and/or implementation, 3 years of which should be in education and/or education-related program management position is required.

Salary Range: GH¢ 34,074.00 – GH¢51,113.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and
experience)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Human Resources Office Email:

AccraHRO@state.gov

Or

Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP194, Accra or
by Email AccraHRO@state.gov

For full requirements and position description, please log on to

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html

or

http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title.

Closing Date: 14 June, 2013

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding a Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

{Camfed Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

Camfed Ghana is seeking to recruit motivated and dynamic individuals to support its programmes.

Under the direction of the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will assist in multiplying educational opportunities for girls and other vulnerable children by supporting the implementation of a strong education programme that fully addresses children’s rights and needs and engages their communities.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

•   Keeping up-to-date records of all beneficiaries on the programme database, ensuring payments of fees and co-ordinating bursary packages and resources to students, liaising with tertiary institutions and supporting with admissions processes, organising enrichment activities for students, carrrying out regular monitoring visits to programme districts and institutions, supporting the development of donor proposals and reports, and any other duties as defined by the line manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidates must have strong social and interpersonal skills, an eye for accuracy and detail, ability to use own initiatve and work unsupervised and the flexibility to travel.

•   You must have a degree or equivalent in social studies, development studies or a relevant field, 5 years + experience in programme planning and implementation.
•   Experience working with an international NGO and the ability to speak at least one northern language will be an advantage.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

More information about the positions can be found at our website: www.camfed.org/jobs. Please email your CV (maximum 2 pages) and cover letter (maximum 1 page) to: ghana@camfed.org. Please use the job title in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: 11 June, 2013

Applications which do not meet these criteria will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for an interview. Previous candidates need not apply.

Camfed Ghana is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and equality, and does not discriminate on any grounds.

{Youth Empowerment Alliance,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR, BASED IN TAMALE WITH OVERSIGHT OF UPPER EAST & GREATER ACCRA REGIONS

The Youth Empowerment Alliance (YEA), an international alliance with 7 members working in 7 countries in Africa and Asia, seeks to recruit an energetic and experienced SRHR project in Ghana. In Ghana the Access, Service and Knowledge (ASK) programme, “What young people need, what young people want” is implemented by Simavi, IPPF, and dance4life, through 7 local NGO’s.

Simavi is a member of the Youth Empowerment Alliance (YEA) that aims at empowering young people through information and access to reproductive health services. The other Alliance members include IPPF, AMREF, CHOICE, dance4life Rutgers, WPF, Stop AIDS now.

The candidate, when recruited, will coordinate the activities of six (6) local NGOs that are being contracted to implement the project in the Northern and Upper East Regions. The person will report directly to the Alliance Programme Manager based in the Netherlands and responsible for the Ghana country project.

Qualification Required & Experience

The requirements for this position include:

•   A post graduate/Master’s Degree plus two (2) years relevant work experience in Project Management, an understanding of work in NGOs/CSO’s in SRHR and youth related programs, Extensive understanding of NGOs/CSOs work in Ghana.
•   Experience in creating and influencing political and multi-organizational level strategies; demonstrable commitment as an agent for change with proven experience of advocacy, lobbying and negotiating skills; an understanding of technical, social and institutional issues relating to Sexual Health & Reproductive rights.
•   Excellent personal, communication skills, including tact and diplomacy when dealing with potentially difficult and sensitive issues; A creative, innovative leader who embraces diversity and change; Tencity, integrity, and positive motivational approach to people management and development.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their letters of motivation and current curriculum vitae (CV) to: mawuligh@gmail.com or

Post Office Box GP 20550
Accra

Closing Date: 03 June, 2013

{Community Water & Sanitation Agency,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

Reporting: Director, Planning and Investments.

Main Duties:

•   Designs formats with Chief IT Specialist for Management to review programmes policies and strategies
•   Monitors the progress of on-going programmes and activities
•   Participates in project formulation exercises and meetings involving CWSA
•   Collates inputs for the production of the quarterly and annual reports
•   Monitors unit costs between programmes, projects and geographical areas in collaboration with the relevant technical staff
•   Monitors data collection systems and tools in use by District Assemblies
•   Provides support for training and technical assistance on monitoring and data collection to District Assemblies
•   Compiles and submits regional inputs for the preparation of Quarterly and Annual plans
•   Identifies areas of research
•   Participants in the implementation of research activities
•   Collates inputs for the preparation of CWSA corporate and investment plans

Qualification Required & Experience

Entry Requirements
Direct Entry:
Applicant must have:

•   A University degree in a Planning discipline, Statistics, Development Studies or Economics;
•   Post-graduate certification in Planning, Investment or Finance is an advantage
•   Minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in development planning
•   Membership of a recognised professional body
•   Passed a selection interview

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their letter of application together with a detailed CV, reliable telephone and email contact, and contacts of three referees with a clear indication of the position being applied for. Applications should be sent to:

THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE
COMMUNITY WATER AND SANITATION AGENCY
PMB, KIA – ACCRA

Background information on Triple-S can be found at: www.waterservicesthatlast.org, www.irc.nl/page/44530

Closing Date: 04 June, 2013

{Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and pursue justice. Headquartered in Markham, Canada, CCFC currently has thousands of children receiving sponsorship and we are involved in child centered community programs. More information about CCFC is available on our website www.ccfcanada.ca

Job Summary

Must Be Authorized to Work in: Ghana

We have a vacancy for a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in our country office in Tamale, Ghana. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E) is CCFC’s specialist in the country office for leading and coordinating all monitoring and evaluation activities, and ensuring that the strategic and performance measurement framework based on CCFC’s theory of change are integrated in the organization.

Reporting to the program manager in the country office, the M&E Officer would also be involved in integrating the findings of other project evaluations into CCFC performance management framework.

The M&E Officer will support Head Office Program Impact Manager in strengthening and integrating CCFC’s monitoring and evaluation processes in the dual stages of program design and evaluation at the country office.

The M&E Officer will also provide high-level analysis against pre-defined metrics to interpret programme results as directed by the Program Manager and Program Impact Manager at the head office.

The role includes but not limited to:

1) Evaluating program and project results through:
•   Developing country office monitoring and evaluation tools, systems and processes that increase the effectiveness and accountability of projects and programs
•   Analyzing routine data collected from projects, program and disseminate findings, activities and innovations including what works and what doesn’t work
•   Participating in the development and implementation of a central monitoring and evaluation data management system
•   Contributing to routine reports as required by head office and national stakeholders
•   Developing, reviewing, monitoring and evaluating information tools, guidelines, distilling and communicating their implications for program and project implementation
•   Managing day-to-day operations of the monitoring and evaluation system of the country office
•   Providing technical assistance and data for the monitoring and evaluation component of grant proposal development
•   Undertaking regular visits to partners and beneficiaries to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations and corrective measures might be needed
•   Coordinating country office baseline assessments and surveys
2) Capacity building with respect to:
•   Developing country specific capacity-building plan for monitoring and evaluation
•   Training local partners’ staff on the monitoring and evaluation framework, data management, results-based management and Lot Quality Assurance sampling methodologies and analysis.
•   Keeping abreast with the latest developments in M&E and network with other country offices and the head office for best practices and technical assistance.
3) Documentation and sharing of best practices that involves:
•   Developing and implementing country specific standard operating procedure manual for monitoring and evaluation.
•   In collaboration with communication manager identify, write, share and document success stories in project and program areas.
•   Document lessons learnt and good practices and share them with staff and head office.
4) Data quality assurance in the country office through:
•   Developing data quality assurance mechanism both at country office and partner level
•   Ensuring  program supervision checklist take account of monitoring and evaluation

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Social Science, Economics, Demography or Statistics required
•   At least three years related working and technical support experience in international development organization
•   Sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies especially Lot Quality Assurance Sampling methodology, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative)
•   Experience on building the capacity of local partner NGOs
•   Working knowledge of database systems
•   Experienced in identifying and writing success stories
•   Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, SPSS, Epi-Info and   database software’s
•   Ability to work in a variety of teams and programs
•   Knowledge of Result Based Management (RBM) and the Logical Framework approach is an asset
•   Knowledge or experience in Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology of evaluation is an asset
•   Fluency and excellent written skills in English and local languages is required.
•   Commitment to CCFC’s Vision, Mission and Values

Candidate must also demonstrate the following attributes:

•   Results-oriented, proactive, deadline-driven, highly organized, strong attention to detail
•   Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to network, collaborate, build relationships and negotiate effectively
•   Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and priorities
•   Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
•   Able to multi-task and at times work in high pressure environment with deadlines

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the passion and expertise in working in CCFC Ghana country office to achieve the visions of CCFC, submit: (1) cover letter, (2) current resume, (3) salary expectation to:

GHA-ME@ccfcanada.ca

Closing Date: 21 June, 2013

•   Applications will be received until position is filled.
•   Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

{World Food Programme,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The office of the UN World Food Programme, Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy above.

Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/SPA/006/2013
Duration: 1 year fixed Term (Renewable)
Post Grade: GS 7

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the Senior Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Assist the Head of Sub Office in the coordination and monitoring of WFP operations in the three northern regions in close collaboration with the implementing partners;
•   Carry out advocacy and information related tasks for project/programme activities such as making interventions and presentations in meetings, workshops, seminars, missions, etc;
•   Organize project planning missions, meetings and briefing sessions to identify and analyze problems and recommend project;
•   Monitor, update and track data related to project issues, commodity movements and food allocation/distribution plan by activity and by geographic locations, prepare reports on project achievement and inform the relevant units accordingly; ensure accuracy of data related to the above;
•   Assess and analyze project achievements of planned targets including food utilization and prepare projections for food commodities and non-food items to ensure timely call forward and/or local procurement;
•   Assist in compiling monthly statistics on food distribution and beneficiary figures by sex, age groups, and activity;
•   Maintain records on programme activities, from formulation stage through completion, by extracting relevant information from reports, project committees, budget records and other documentation; make information available for briefs, standard project reports, country profiles, and other related purposes; ensure project cycle deadlines are met;
•   Analyze contract terms and conditions, and correct any observed discrepancies between contract food quantities and distribution reports and invoice amounts;
•   Coordinate the implementation of action plans, disseminate lessons learnt and constraints and provide appropriate and timely feedbacks to the Head of Sub Office and the Country Office;
•   Identify partnership for WFP on-going projects/activities in the regions;
•   Provide guidance, on-the-job training and assistance to other personnel as appropriate;
•   Perform other related duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree, diploma or post graduate diploma in one or more of the following disciplines: public administration, social sciences, development, or a field relevant to international development assistance supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities
•   At least six years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of economics, development studies, accounting, transport, statistics, operations or other related field. At least one year at the G6 level or equivalent
•   Excellent knowledge of computer software

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked “Senior Programme Assistant G7 Tamale” and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 04 June, 2013

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED. QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

During the past few years, the awareness of the Ghanaian stakeholders on the impact of climate change has increased considerably, against the backdrop of recent natural disasters and changing climate pattern, especially in the three northern regions of Ghana. The Government of Ghana has stepped up its effort to raise awareness, strengthen coordination and promote mainstreaming of the Climate Change into development, e.g. through establishment of multiple coordination forum.

In addition to increase of domestic demands for strategic, technical and operational support, Ghana is increasingly called upon to contribute to and lead international discussion and negotiation on Climate Change issues, building on past achievements.

Currently, Ghana also stands on the threshold of joining other oil producing countries in the production of Oil and Gas by December, 2010. In this regard, it is timely to complement the effort of Government by ensuring that the requisite environmental policies are adequately in place to safeguard the impact of climate change from the oil and Gas sector. Additionally, UNDP has taken on the leadership role to serve as Co-Lead in the Environment and Natural Resource Sector Group. Against this backdrop, and in light of the increasing demand for strategic, technical and operational support to enable Ghana to fully position itself to face new development challenges, UNDP Ghana is strengthening its capacity to support the Government to strengthen their capacities to mainstream Climate Change and closely related issues such as Disaster Risk Reduction into sustainable and inclusive development.

The Climate Change Specialist will contribute substantively to the work of Environment and Energy unit on climate change, and the development of partnerships and initiatives that advance the strategic needs of the government and strengthen positioning of UNDP Ghana in rapidly evolving situation. The incumbent is responsible for providing strategic and technical advisory services and support to UNDP on Climate Change.

The Climate Change Technical Specialist will seek to strengthen the CO’s climate change policy capacity, improve coherence within UNDP and the wider UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, civil society as well as private sector partners ensuring the coordination of climate change-related activities in the context of UNDP supported programmes. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Environment and Energy Unit in the UNDP Country Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   1. Ensures provision of top quality advisory and technical services focusing on achievement of the following results (50%):
•   Provide technical assistance to UNDP for assessing the impact of climate change on development including the attainment of the MDGs, and for integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into MDG-based development plans and sustainable development strategies
•   Screening of UNDP project portfolio for climate risks and opportunities with the aim of reducing maladaptation • Effective and efficient delivery of UNDP Climate Change portfolio
•   Identification and sourcing of technical expertise and support including the preparation of Terms of Reference, identifying and evaluating experts, reviewing policy papers and reports. Enhance UNDP’s visibility and profile in climate change work
•   2. Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and support resource mobilization focusing on achieving the following results (30%):
•   Develop partnership with and promote networking with donors in the area of climate change adaptation, mitigation and capacity development
•   Assist with the formulation of new initiatives on adaptation and mitigation proposals to be funded by adaptation funds, GEF and bilateral funds
•   Support resource mobilization efforts of UNDP with respect to carbon/environmental financing mechanism such as CDM, Adaptation fund, MDG Carbon Facility, etc.
•   Explore new areas of cooperation and identify opportunities for initiation of new initiatives in climate change
•   Advise UNDP and UNCT on national and international developments relevant to UNDP policy, programmes and operational interests on climate change, and assist in identifying coordinated approaches
•   3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achieving the following results (20%):
•   Provide support to UNDP to improve communication platform of best practice on climate change adaptation and mitigation
•   Contribute to global learning by documenting and disseminating capacity development lessons learned from activities of climate change programme and disseminate widely through on line platforms
•   Assist in developing internal UNDP and external stakeholders capacity in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation, by preparing training packages and specific presentations, organizing trainings and conferences

Competencies

Core competencies:

•   Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modelling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
•   Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness

•   Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
•   Good knowledge of UNDP’s Programming and Operations Policies and Procedures Management and Leadership Demonstrated experience in dealing with partnership building Builds strong relations with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback
•   Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills
•   Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
•   Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities Knowledge Management and Learning
•   Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
•   Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
•   Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering related to Energy and Climate Change or closely related field.

Experience:

•   At last 5 years of relevant experience in the field, possibly in developing countries.
•   Experience in climate change policy development, good knowledge of climate change negotiation process.
•   Demonstrated skills in drafting reports, knowledge and competencies/experience in policy analysis and capacity development
•   Experience in working and collaboration with Government donors, NGOs and Research Institutions.

Language:

•   Fluent in English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 27 May, 2013

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-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

The Survey Coordinator II will work with the Survey Coordinator to assist the research staff in the country by supporting data collection activities, training staff in IPA research protocols and collecting best practices from IPA offices worldwide, maintaining IPA Ghana databases and acting as a resource person for IPA Ghana project teams.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands?on experience in a field setting, and to have significant management responsibility in a young and vibrant organization undertaking cutting?edge development research.

The Survey Coordinator II will work closely with the research staff to design and execute survey plans: In particular the Survey Coordinator II will;

•   Help project teams with hiring, training of survey teams, piloting of surveys, monitoring data collection and establishing appropriate back checking, editing and tracking systems.
•   Provide relevant inputs on local context and promote cross project learning;
•   Serve as the resource person for IPA Ghana project teams.
•   Monitor and evaluate IPA Ghana projects making sure projects know and follow IPA protocols.
•   Manage the IPA Ghana Library.
•   Develop surveyor training plans together with project teams and participate in the surveyor trainings.
•   Work closely with the Research staff to assist in the quality control of data collection, with particular focus on data collection monitoring in the design and execution of the survey plan
•   Maintain the IPA Ghana Surveyor and Monitoring and Evaluation databases as well as other useful data collection contacts and resources.
•   Collect best practices from IPA offices worldwide and help implement them in IPA Ghana.
•   Send out quarterly newsletters on major research topics to all IPA Ghana research staff.
•   Lead the quest to improve IPA Ghana research methods.

This position is expected to be based in Accra or Tamale with travel up to 65 percent of the time.

The Survey Coordinator II will report to the IPA Deputy Country Director and the relevant Research Staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least 2 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative data collection at a management level is necessary.
•   Extensive knowledge of quantitative data collection and a passion for learning best practices and innovations.
•   In addition to English, knowledge of Twi and at least one other local language is required. Ability to write in a local language is preferred.
•   Familiarity and experience working with Microsoft Office tools is necessary.
•   Familiarity and prior experience working in several parts of the country is preferred.
•   A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Management, Social work, Demography or Development studies is preferred.
•   Strong organizational and management skills.
•   Strong communications skills.
•   Interest in travelling and passion for poverty related research.
•   Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work effectively as part of a team

Location: Accra and Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

IPA Ghana is looking for someone who is detail-oriented and has excellent organizational skills and who will be committed to our high standards of data quality.

The position requires a candidate with strong leadership, networking, management, and communication skills.

This position requires a minimum of a two-year commitment. If you are interested, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information of three references to

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

with the subject line “Survey Coordinator II Ghana”.

Closing Date: 31 May, 2013

•   Applications should be submitted by May 31, 2013, and will be reviewed as they are received.
•   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

{Compassion International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

Compassion International Ghana, an International Christian child development organization.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Field-Based Partnership Facilitator (Project Officer)
DEPT/DIV: Program Implementation
LOCATION: Field Office

Reporting and Accountability Relationships

The Field-Based Partnership Facilitator reports to the Partnership Facilitator Supervisor and there is accountability to the church partners through the Partnership Agreement.

Job Summary

•   The Field-Based Partnership Facilitator is the key link in the relationship with the local church and the cornerstone in Compassion’s strategy to build up the capacity of the local church for holistic child development.
•   He/she works with the church partner to pursue the common vision and goals reflected in the child/CSP mother-child, sponsor/donor and partner development outcomes.
•   He/she is responsible for Compassion’s side of the partnership relationship as reflected in the Program Field Manual (PFM) and relates with church partners in a manner characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service.
•   He/she resides in or near a cluster of project partners and works from a home-based office.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1)  Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is a strong Christian witness who demonstrates a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and also faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
2)  Acts as an advocate for children by raising awareness of the needs and potential of children in poverty by challenging and enabling those within his/her influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of children.
3)   Serves the local church partner with a vision to build its capacity to achieve effective, holistic child development.
•   Casts vision and develops collaborative relationships with the pastor, Church Partner Committee and Project Director.
•   Acts as Compassion’s primary liaison to the Church Partner. Understands and is sensitive to its needs, and represents them in the Field Office.
•   Facilitates a relationship characterized by mutual respect, trust and service that helps to build the capacity of the church as reflected by the Partner Development Outcomes.
•   Provides consultation and technical advice for the Church Partner in how to accomplish Child Development and Sponsor/Donor Outcomes, and facilitates internal and external resources to support them. Does this in a differentiated manner according to the partner’s maturity.
•   Carries out regular visits to the Church Partner.
3)   Manages Compassion’s requirements as well as its obligations to the church within the partnership relationship.
•   Coordinates the process leading to the signing of the Partnership Agreement.
•   Ensures that the partnership addresses Child/CSP mother-child, Sponsor/Donor and Partner Outcomes and meets the standards in the Program Field Manual (PFM) and the Sponsor and Donor Ministry Field Manual.
•   Facilitates the development of the Partner Planning and Budgeting Form (PPBF) of the Church Partner each year which includes the planning for the Child Development through Sponsorship Program (CDSP), the Child Survival Program (CSP) and Complementary Interventions (CIV), which are activities that supplement and enhance CDSP and CSP.
•   Assists the project with writing CIV proposals for individual projects and for clusters.
•   Manages the growth in number of registered children in CDSP and in CSP within each project.
•   Identifies partner training and consultancy needs, and mobilizes the Training and Support Department to provide these services.
•   Coordinates CIV and Short-Term Mission Trip activities at the Church Partner and cluster level.
•   Takes responsibility for project status changes between the Field Office and the Church Partner.
•   Follows-up on all aspects of the partnership relationship including documentation for sponsors and donors; audit findings; individual, family and project gifts; and the hosting of sponsor visits.
5)   Conducts Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting activities for project partnerships.
•   Monitors and evaluates progress against the Child/CSP mother-child, Sponsor/Donor and Partner Development Outcomes through the regular reporting of the church partner. Works with the church partner to set targets for the outcome indicators.
•   Evaluates fulfillment of requirements outlined in the Partnership Agreement through regular project visits and the use of the Partnership Grading Tool.
•   Monitors progress against the annual PPBF through regular project reporting and visits.
•   Prepares written reports of regular project visits which include: objectives, results, structured contact time with Church Partners, and progress on functional follow-up items.
•   Works closely with the Church Partner to help them learn how to regularly monitor, evaluate and use critical project and child information.
6)   Facilitates collaborative relationships within a cluster of partnerships.
•   Carries out cluster-level meetings to facilitate relationships and shared learning.
•   Identifies and mobilizes Church Partners who can help in training other Church Partners.
7)   Carries out the partner selection process in alignment with the formal process and criteria of the Field Office.
8)   Engages effectively with Field Office
•   Prepares regular reporting.
•   Participates in regular coordination meetings.
•   Travels to field office regularly.
9)   Submits to local accountability group or individual (i.e. Church Group, Pastor, Church Leader).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Christian maturity characterized by a strong Christian testimony, a heart for ministry, and knowledge of the Scriptures.
•   Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference towards field-related Social Sciences, Christian Ministry or Management.
•   A minimum of three years professional or intensive volunteer experience relevant to managing Christian ministry and/or other service activities.
•   Strong interpersonal relationship skills conducive to utilizing facilitation, collaboration and negotiation and establishing trusting relationships with a wide variety of people.
•   Mature, self sufficient, self motivated and has an ability to be productive with only occasional supervision.
•   Willingness to live in and relate with the communities we are serving.
•   Willingness to submit to local church authority.
•   Good leadership, general management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to reflect Compassion’s Leadership Principles.
•   Customer service orientation.
•   Ability and desire to learn new things.
•   Excellent written communication skills, especially reporting, and strong verbal communication skills.
•   Comfort with using IT and Internet technology in remote and unique environments.
•   Committed to working with the broad spectrum of Evangelical denominations and churches.
•   Ability to travel domestically and be away from home for up to two weeks at time and no more than 100 nights in a year. Travel will vary downward depending on the location of church partners and whether or not the person is field-based.

Working Conditions
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of this job. It may be necessary for a person to perform other tasks as needed.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you satisfy the above requirements, kindly send your curriculum vitae and a one-page write-up on why you you should be considered for the position to:

hr@gh.ci.org

Closing Date: 17 June, 2013