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

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, in partnership with UNDP and funding support from the Government of Norway, has initiated a new project “Community Resilience through Early Warning (CREW)” to build capacities in Ghana to reduce’ disaster risk by putting in place an integrated early warning system that is both scientific and people-centred. Applications are now invited from experience professionals for the above position within NADMO and UNDP.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Cluster Manager, Sustainable Development Cluster, the Project Administrative Assistant provides project management support services, including processing requests for payments, budget management and monitoring. The Project Administrative Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach in the Sustainable Development Cluster.

Summary of Key Functions:

•  Provision of project support services and support to financial monitoring and reporting and working closely with the UNDP-designated project officers and any other duties assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:

•  Communicating information and ideas.
•  Ethics and values.
•  Knowledge sharing/continuous learning.
•  Organizational awareness.
•  Self-management and emotional intelligence.

Functional Competencies:

•  Building strategic partnerships.
•  Client orientation.
•  Job knowledge and technical expertise.

Requirement Qualifications:

•  Education and Experience: Secondary Education with specialized training in financial management.
•  University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable.
•  Six years of relevant administrative experience is required at the national or international level.
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling of web based management systems.
•  Experience in ATLAS project management system is an asset.

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their applications marked with the title of position being applied for, with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below:

The Human Resource Unit
U.N.D.P Office
(Next to the Ghana National Fires Service Hqtrs)

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed Job descriptions are available on request at the UNDP Security Gate or online at: www.undp-gha.org

Closing Date: 07 May, 2013

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

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, in partnership with UNDP and funding support from the Government of Norway, has initiated a new project “Community Resilience through Early Warning (CREW)” to build capacities in Ghana to reduce’ disaster risk by putting in place an integrated early warning system that is both scientific and people-centred. Applications are now invited from experience professionals for the above position within NADMO and UNDP.

The Project Officer providers project, managerial, and budget oversight. She/he will also serve as the UNDP focal person for the project and will liaise with the project management office and NADMO. She/he will directly report to the Cluster Manager of the Sustainable Development Cluster. In order to successfully deliver his/her work, he/she needs to work closely with and mobilize inputs from the project management unit staff, national and international technical specialists, and M&E expert.

Summary of Key Functions:

•  Provision of project, managerial and budget oversight, reporting and networking and ensure and timely delivery of the project activities according to work plan and budget.

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:

•  Communicating information and ideas.
•  Ethics and values.
•  Knowledge sharing/continuous learning.
•  Organizational awareness.

Functional Competencies:

•  Building strategic partnerships.
•  Client orientation.
•  Job knowledge and technical expertise.
•  Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise.

Recruitment Qualifications
Education and Experience:

•  Master’s degree in a relevant field.
•  At least five-years of experience in implementing development projects.
•  At least five years of experience in project management.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, etc).
•  Proficiency in Internet Research and Data Gathering.
•  Proficiency in other Project Management tools and software is a plus

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their applications marked with the title of position being applied for, with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below:

The Human Resource Unit
U.N.D.P Office
(Next to the Ghana National Fires Service Hqtrs)

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed Job descriptions are available on request at the UNDP Security Gate or online at: www.undp-gha.org

Closing Date: 07 May, 2013

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

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, in partnership with UNDP and funding support from the Government of Norway, has initiated a new project “Community Resilience through Early Warning (CREW)” to build capacities in Ghana to reduce’ disaster risk by putting in place an integrated early warning system that is both scientific and people-centred. Applications are now invited from experience professionals for the above position within NADMO and UNDP.

The Technical Advisor will among other duties, be part of the project management team in NADMO. She/he will directly report to the Project Manager and provide technical support to the project management team to ensure quality delivery of project outputs that are in lin with international and national best practices. His/her work requires close collaboration with the UNDP-based quality assurance team.

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 and work with the Project Manager on all substantive and technical issues to deliver the project

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:

•  Communicating information and ideas.
•  Knowledge sharing/continuous learning.
•  Organizational awareness.
•  Self management and emotional intelligence.
•  Working in teams.

Functional Competencies:

•  Building strategic partnerships.
•  Job knowledge and technical expertise.
•  Innovation in the provision of technical expertise.
•  Results-based programme development and management.

Recruitment Qualifications
Education and Experience:

•  Master’s degree in relevant field. Post-graduate certification in disaster risk reduction preferred.
•  At least five years of experience in development sector.
•  Research experience is an asset.
•  Excellent writing skills in English, advanced technical skills in disaster risk reduction and experience in community-level development work preferred

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in written and spoken English and one more of the Ghanaian working languages and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, etc)

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their applications marked with the title of position being applied for, with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below:

The Human Resource Unit
U.N.D.P Office
(Next to the Ghana National Fires Service Hqtrs)

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed Job descriptions are available on request at the UNDP Security Gate or online at: www.undp-gha.org

Closing Date: 07 May, 2013

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

SOS Children’s Villages, a social welfare organization that provides orphaned, abandoned and destitute children with a stable and permanent family home and educational opportunities is inviting applications from dynamic and suitably qualified persons for the above position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  The successful applicant will report to the National Director
•  He/She should hold a first degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration
•  Age- Not less than 30 years
•  Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
•  The ideal candidate should have strong Leadership, organisational and managerial skills
•  Must possess good interpersonal skills; excellent spoken and written communication skills
•  Should be a strategic thinker combined with practical “can do” attitude and possess strong analytical decision-making, time management and problem solving skills
•  The successful applicant should be self-motivated, innovative and capable of providing administrative leadership in managing the National Director’s office
•  Must have fundraising and sales experience
•  Must be computer literate and possess strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
•  Ability to speak French is an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send their applications with photocopies of certificates and CVs in a sealed envelope addressed to:

The HR Manager
SOS Children’s Villages Ghana
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to: HR@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 10 May, 2013

{Golden Baobab,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

Named “one of the most visionary, game-changing social enterprises in the world today” by Echoing Green, Golden Baobab envisions a world filled with stories that inspire African children’s imaginations. This journey begins with inspiring and incentivising African authors and illustrators to create stories for young audiences our Golden Baobab Prize programme. We then go through the intricate production process whereby our Literary Services department uses innovative ways to ensure that these stories are turned into enthralling books and other multimedia. We wrap up our adventure with distribution through programmes like GeeBee the Book Bag. We ensure that these quality stories make it into the hands of African children, allowing them to see themselves in the beautiful books that they read.

Job Summary

Golden Baobab now invites you to be a part of the dream team! Join our story, set in the bustling city of Accra, and help unleash the imaginations of African children the world over.

Duties:
Manage and boost prestige of Golden Baobab African Literature Prizes.

•  Organise writers’ and illustrators’ workshops and annual award ceremony.
•  Institute African-wide illustrator Prize.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  This job requires tough, results-oriented Programmes Officer who welcomes big challenges.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Check out full job description on website before applying. Address: www.goldenbaobab.org/get-involved

•  According to the full JD submit 3 items: Cover letter, CV and Writing sample (any written material to help us gauge your writing skills). Email to:

team@goldenbaobab.org

Closing Date: 08 May, 2013

NOTE: Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted

{Golden Baobab,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

Named “one of the most visionary, game-changing social enterprises in the world today” by Echoing Green, Golden Baobab envisions a world filled with stories that inspire African children’s imaginations. This journey begins with inspiring and incentivising African authors and illustrators to create stories for young audiences our Golden Baobab Prize programme. We then go through the intricate production process whereby our Literary Services department uses innovative ways to ensure that these stories are turned into enthralling books and other multimedia. We wrap up our adventure with distribution through programmes like GeeBee the Book Bag. We ensure that these quality stories make it into the hands of African children, allowing them to see themselves in the beautiful books that they read.

Job Summary

Golden Baobab now invites you to be a part of the dream team! Join our story, set in the bustling city of Accra, and help unleash the imaginations of African children the world over.

Duties:
Connect outstanding Golden Baobab Prize stories and authors to leading African and international publishers.

•  Establish publishing imprint to publish winning African children’s storybooks.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Requires a business-savvy candidate passionate about African Literature

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Check out full job description on website before applying. Address: www.goldenbaobab.org/get-involved

•  According to the full JD submit 3 items: Cover letter, CV and Writing sample (any written material to help us gauge your writing skills). Email to:

team@goldenbaobab.org

Closing Date: 08 May, 2013

NOTE: Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

The US Mission in Accra – Ghana is seeking highly and qualified individuals for the above position.

Salary range (depending on qualification and experience): GH¢27,677.00 – GH¢41,515.00 pa

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For a copy of this vacancy announcement, full requirements and position descriptions, please log on to:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html or http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

Please submit applications to:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box GP 194
Accra

Or by Email: AccraHRO@state.gov

Point of Contact:

Telephone #: 0302-741000
AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 09 May, 2013

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

USAID/West Africa and USAID/Ghana anticipate awarding one (8) Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

The US Mission in Accra – Ghana is seeking highly and qualified individuals for the above position.

Salary range (depending on qualification and experience): GH¢34,074.00 – GH¢51,113.00 pa

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For a copy of this vacancy announcement, full requirements and position descriptions, please log on to:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html or http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

Please submit applications to:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box GP 194
Accra

Or by Email: AccraHRO@state.gov

Point of Contact:

Telephone #: 0302-741000
AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 09 May, 2013

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

USAID/West Africa and USAID/Ghana anticipate awarding one (8) Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.

{USAID Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

The US Mission in Accra – Ghana is seeking highly and qualified individuals for the above position.

Salary range (depending on qualification and experience): GH¢7,347.00 – GH¢11,021.00 pa

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

For a copy of this vacancy announcement, full requirements and position descriptions, please log on to:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html or http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

Please submit applications to:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box GP 194
Accra

Or by Email: AccraHRO@state.gov

Point of Contact:

Telephone #: 0302-741000
AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 09 May, 2013

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

USAID/West Africa and USAID/Ghana anticipate awarding one (8) Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.

{USAID Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

The US Mission in Accra – Ghana is seeking highly and qualified individuals for the above position.

Salary range (depending on qualification and experience): GH¢34,074.00 – GH¢51,113.00 pa

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

For a copy of this vacancy announcement, full requirements and position descriptions, please log on to:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html or http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

Please submit applications to:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box GP 194
Accra

Or by Email: AccraHRO@state.gov

Point of Contact:

Telephone #: 0302-741000
AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 09 May, 2013

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

USAID/West Africa and USAID/Ghana anticipate awarding one (8) Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.