{IBIS,Tamale-Northern Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-2013};

IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. IBIS in Ghana is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to join its dynamic Public Participation in Local Governance Programme (PPLG)

Team to facilitate the implementation of a DANIDA-funded programme. The overall objective of the programme is to ensure that poor and vulnerable people, especially women, are organised and actively involved in shaping policies, influencing priorities and resource allocation at local and national level for more equitable development.

Duty Station: Based at the Programme Office in Tamale (Northern Region).
Reporting to: PPLG Programme Director (Based in Tamale)
Job Purpose: In collaboration with relevant partners and other staff and under the guidance of the PPLG Programme Director, the Programme Facilitator will work to ensure the effective planning and implementation of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

•  Facilitate the identification of issues on governance and poverty reduction to feed into national policy debate.
•  Collaborate with other programmes of IBIS in Ghana and Partners to share lessons learnt and advocate on various issues relating to governance and poverty reduction.
•  Facilitate the process of linking cross cutting issues to local governance and integrated into the PPLG programme and partners’ activities.
•  Assist in the identification of potential civil society partners for the programme and contribute to the development of the capacity of partners to enhance local governance
•  Support programme partners to develop and implement appropriate interventions and in budgeting, accounting, auditing and reporting according to IBIS guidelines, etc.
•  Implement such other tasks as may be required from time to time in line with the overall objectives of the programme and IBIS in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum academic requirement is a first degree in Development Studies, Sociology or Political Science. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
•  Very good knowledge of the workings of the structures of decentralised and local governance system in Ghana; especially issues of participation, transparency and democratic accountability. Of particular importance will be knowledge of the issues of women and youth participation in policy and political processes both at the local and national levels.
•  At least 3 years experience in facilitating CSOs or Community level (community action plans) processes including training and capacity building using participatory methodologies.
•  A sound knowledge of policy advocacy and lobbying is necessary.
•  Gender awareness and sensitivity in programming is essential in this position.
•  Experience with managing, co-ordinating, implementing and reporting on project activities of CSOs and CBOs is essential.
•  Good understanding of languages such as Dagbanli, Gonja and other local languages in the North is an advantage.
•  Hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
•  Excellent writing and communication skills very essential.
•  Must be a team player – culturally sensitive, respecting the views of others without necessarily compromising on one’s own.

You will be joining a dynamic team of committed professionals working in a supportive team environment where gender and diversity are valued. The post attracts a good remuneration and benefits package.

Location: Tamale, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Application forms and other relevant data can be downloaded from:

http://www.resourceintermediariesghana.com/jobs/apply.php

Closing Date: 06 April 2013

{IBIS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-2013};

IBIS -a Danish NGO operating in Ghana since 2001- is seeking a National Policy Advisor to lead in its advocacy and policy influencing work. IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. Through the capacity strengthening of local civil society organisations, IBIS works to address the structural causes of poverty by promoting individual and collective rights of citizens to participation in local governance, empowering quality basic education as well as other human rights and democratization. The organization now has vacancy for a National Policy Advisor.

Although based in Accra the National Policy Advisor will work with partners, including community based organisations and national NGOs in Southern and Northern Ghana. This senior management post is both an exciting and challenging position and offers a unique opportunity for the right individual to use their policy influencing and networking skills to make a significant impact in furthering the advocacy work of IBIS in Ghana and its partners.

The Role

•  Support in developing advocacy strategies of thematic programmes and projects, contributing to bringing the experiences and evidence of IBIS/partners to affect policy in education, governance and human rights/peace.
•  Support the capacity building of staff and partners in advocacy and mentor Ibis Ghana staff/partners in policy engagements. ·    Advise in the design and management of IBIS’ research and documentation processes aimed at influencing policy.
•  Facilitate IBIS’ partnership with national level civil society organisations and coalitions, research institutions, state actors and think tanks.
•  Contribute to fundraising by supporting the development and writing of project proposals.
•  Represent IBIS on policy platforms.
The Requirements
•  Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in the fields of Development Studies, Social Studies
•  At least four years’ experience in policy advocacy at the local, national and regional levels.
•  Working experience in programme development and facilitation, with a strong sense and skills for contributing to social change.
•  Knowledge and experience in the areas of education, governance and/or human rights.
•  Experience in networking, working with civil society organisations/coalitions and international development organisations and able to build sustainable relationships with various stakeholders.
•  Experience in programme monitoring and documentation.
•  Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills.

You will be joining a dynamic team of committed professionals working in a supportive team environment where gender and diversity are valued. The post attracts a good remuneration and benefits package.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application forms and other relevant data can be downloaded from:

http://www.resourceintermediariesghana.com/jobs/apply.php

Closing Date: 06 April 2013

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-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

About NAP
The National Apprenticeship Program (NAP) is being implemented by the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) to promote youth skills acquisition and employment. NAP is primarily targeted at young people who left school before reaching SHS. It matches young people with a Master Trainer in 1 of 6 vocations (garments, cosmetology, ICT, blocklaying/masonry, welding and carpentry), pays their apprenticeship fee, and gives them some tools and materials to begin their training.

The program aims to endow young people with skills that they would otherwise not have been able to acquire, increasing their future opportunities in the labor market and improving their quality of life. As part of the evaluation of the National Apprenticeship Program, a baseline survey has already been conducted with the apprentices, and one for the Master Trainers is about to commence.

The main aims of the survey are:

•  To provide a baseline that will enable the COTVET and IPA to evaluate the impact of NAP.
•  To explore the factors which influence the performance of apprentices based on the trainers that they are matched with.

IPA is seeking applications from qualified and committed applicants to work as SURVEYORS in its upcoming Master Trainer survey.  Employment will be short-term and paid at a daily rate.  All short-term staff will receive reimbursements for food, transportation, and accommodation costs incurred during the surveying period.  Applicants must be available in April and May 2013.

Job Description
Surveyors will work in 2 or more Regions, and in each Region will work in 2-5 Districts.  Data collection teams will comprise a Team Leader, an Editor, and 7-10 Surveyors.

Surveyors will:

•  Introduce the Master Trainer to the objectives of the research and clearly explain research ethics principles;
•  Carefully and consistently administer survey questions in the language that the respondent is most comfortable with, taking time to provide additional explanations and probes on the more challenging questions;
•  Accurately record responses;
•  Check each survey after completion, edit mistakes, and ensure that all responses are legible;
•  Assist the Team Leader to track survey respondents and completed surveys for submission to the data entry team.

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Educated to HND, Bachelor’s or Master’s level;
•  Previous experience in conducting field interviews and/or editing surveys;
•  Willing to spend significant amounts of time in the field and travelling between Regions and Districts;
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
•  Quick learner, flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, team player;
•  Good organizational skills;
•  Ability to remain focused and  attentive to detail for several hours;
•  Polite, friendly, and respectful to respondents and colleagues;
•  Fluency in any of the following combinations of languages
1)  English and Ga
2)  English and Twi
3)  English and Fanti
4)  English and Ewe
5)  English, Ga and Twi
6)  English, Fanti and Twi
7)  English, Ewe and Twi
•  Able to commit to a minimum of 2 months.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must email their CV and cover letter to

napmcpsurvey@gmail.com copying jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

•  In the body of the email, the following information must be provided:
1)  Regional location of applicant
2)  Languages spoken fluently by applicant
3)  Highest level of education
•  The CV should include a contact phone number.
•  The cover letter should be no longer than 1 page and highlight how you meet the requirements in the person specification outlined above.
•  Applicants who do not submit a cover letters will not be shortlisted.
•  The subject line for all emailed applications must read:  NAP – MCP Survey.

All documents should be attached to this email and saved using the following format:

•  Lastname_Firstname_CV
•  Lastname_Firstname_Coverletter
•  The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Closing Date: 01 April 2013

•  Successful completion of this assignment will lead to inclusion in IPA’s Surveyor’s Database, potentially leading to other surveying projects in the future.
•  IPA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of Ghanaian society.
•  Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

{IOM International Organization for Migration,Accra Nkoranza Brong Ahafo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-2013};

Classification: G3

General Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the IOM Accra Reintegration and Support Officer in Accra, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for supporting the implementation of the project “Regional Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Programme for Stranded Migrants in Egypt and Libya” (RAVEL)”.

In particular he/she will:

•  Assist in the implementation of all facets of the return and reintegration programme in the Brong Ahafo and other regions, in close co-ordination with relevant partners and units at IOM Accra;
•  Maintain files and data for returned migrants, both electronic and hard copies;
•  Provide regular Statistical Reports and information on Reintegration Activities to the office in Accra;
•  Contribute to compiling regular reports arising from operational activities, as well as other information materials;
•  In co-ordination with returning migrants, assist in developing business proposals, provide business advice, and assess the feasibility of establishing small businesses in Ghana;
•  Identify equipment and tools required for running a particular business and assist returned migrants to purchase the equipment;
•  Assist in finding business opportunities and support mechanisms available for small business establishment in Ghana in co-ordination with the IOM office in Accra;
•  Assist returnees to obtain business licences to operate in Ghana;
•  Conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation visits and track the progress of returnees who establish small businesses;
•  Assist in gathering information on country condition and services available for potential returnees in the various districts targeted for return;
•  Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Secondary School Certificate, Higher National Diploma, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
•  Knowledge of establishing businesses within Ghana
•  Experience working with an international organisation, UN agency or NGO would be desirable
•  Experience liaising with government authorities, other national institutions and NGOs would be considered an advantage

Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Good numeracy skills. Personal commitment, drive for results, efficiency, flexibility, respect for diversity. Strong strategic and creative thinking. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages: Thorough knowledge of English and local Ghanaian languages

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and a covering letter to:

accravacancies@iom.int

Closing Date: 27 March, 2013

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the above position.

Reports To: Operations Base Team Leader
Department/Group: Operations
Job Location: Various Regions within the country mainly Upper East, West and the Northern Regions
Annual Basic Salary: GH¢27,000 + Benefits

Job Summary:
To lead the creation and/or on-going development of an Area Development Programme (ADP) through managing a thorough assessment and design process, relationship building with local government and community structures, and office staff team development, resulting in a community based programme that fosters children’s well-being and promotes sustainable development

Major Responsibilities:

•  Provide strong and positive leadership to the Area Development Project (ADP) ensuring competent and motivated staff are retained
•  Ensuring high level of quality programmes in alliance with World Vision standards & WV Development approach
•  Ensure the development of an initial design of developmental priorities and approaches for interventions
•  Co-ordinate Disaster Rapid Response Programme (DRRP) initiatives/protocol amongst the team and partners, e.g. government, civil society, private sector. •  Network with stakeholders to streamline Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) response for Disaster Rapid Response (DRR) and climate change
•  Work closely with the Sponsorship Manager and team on all aspects of sponsorship administration and multi-year plans
•  Ensure that staff understand and follow the WV child protection policy, that efforts are taken to respond promptly and appropriately to child protection incident, and that awareness raising for prevention and reporting of child protection incidents occurs within the programme area
•  Network and develop partnerships with other NGOs, local government officials, local churches, and community leaders in the project/regional/national area
•  Apply monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the programme team to ensure record keeping of monthly, semi-annual and annual basis against the state of objectives

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•  Bachelor’s degree is essential, bachelor’s degree in a field related to Development, Management, Economic or Social Sciences is preferred. (Master’s degree is an advantage)
•  Minimum of three years of management experience. Experience in development programmes is preferred
•  Experience in programme assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting writing and emergency response is preferred
•  Strong skills in data analysis, research work and community based programmes
•  Strong organisational and management skills, with a proven track record of managing a team and ability to prioritise work and personal life
•  Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
•  Thorough knowlege of MS Office, knowledge of Lotus Notes is preferred
•  Ability to make quick decisions and to demonstrate servant leadership and foster a team oriented atmosphere
•  Integrity, honestly, and accountability to both the team and the community
•  Strong knowledge in Design, Monitoring & Evaluation

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV to:

recruitment@wvi.org

Closing Date: 08 April, 2013

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.