{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,21 Jul-2021};

Duties and Responsibilities

• The activities will include a consultative process with local and national stakeholders, participation from the key actors and capacity building of host institutions as required.
• The mitigation programme builds on the policies and measures included in Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and its REDD+ strategy whilst ensuring compliance with UNDP’s social and environmental and fiduciary management standards and other relevant market-based provisions.

Specifically, the selected candidate will:

• Participate in kick-off meeting with Ghana Forestry Commission and UNDP on the MRV workplan
• Develop individual workplan to contribute to overall MRV workplan
• Research and compile existing data and information on forest-related emissions and removals in programme area and through desk review and expert outreach and contribute to summary technical report.
• Provide analysis to support estimation of mitigation potential of planned interventions, including selection of methodologies/approaches for each activity/intervention.
• Support the process to interpret and correct maps.
• Identify data gaps, research and data compilation to complete market standard requirements including analysing effect of any other carbon sale and purchase agreements on the proposed programme.
• Additional support as needed related to items 3-6 listed above, including technical discussions and other communication with the Forestry Commission throughout the feasibility assessment period.
• Contribute to report writing for Forestry Commission reports and feasibility study report, organise meetings and liase with the Climate and Forest Team on a regular basis in order to ensure that deliverables are submitted in a timely manner.

Qualification Required & Experience

Min. Academic Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in geography, forestry, natural resource management, climate-change policies and/or other relevant field.
• Min. years of relevant Work experience
• Minimum of 5 years practical/progressive working experience in Ghana on environment issues, including climate change, forest carbon and REDD+

Required skills and competencies

• Extensive experience on forests and REDD+ is essential, including GIS/spatial analysis
• Experience with carbon markets standards and methodologies, particularly Verra/VCS methodologies, and the Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ Framework specifically

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 21 July, 2021

{Tony Blair Institute for Global Change,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,7 years,23 Jul-2021};

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Identify, engage and facilitate British and EU based companies to set up factories in Ghana purposely to manufacture goods and /or process Agro-Produce for export into the UK and EU markets
• Conduct ad hoc and highly bespoke and relevant analysis, as needed to progress the delivery of the industrialisation agenda and to support the development and implementation bankable projects for investors linking with other key Government institutions
• Advise Trade & Industry Minister on policies and incentives to attract FDI into Ghana from the UK and EU market
• Support senior Government counterparts in mapping, engaging and managing key stakeholders, including foreign and domestic investors, development partners and various Government institutions
• Coordinate closely with other TBI advisors working on agriculture and investment, including those in other parts of Government
• Identify, recommend and facilitate public/private partnerships and/or global development alliances that supports the Government of Ghana FDI development agenda
• Maintain active dialogue with International donor community, private sector players, local organizations, GOG partners, building contacts to facilitate TBI programmes
• Support the Country Head and other team members with quarterly and annual reporting, strategic and management programmes

Qualification Required & Experience

We are looking for an outstanding individual with a proven track record of delivery in the public or private sectors.

The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where the importance of personal initiative coupled with teamwork is critical. Above all s/he will build effective relationships, win trust, and help shape and influence change in Government.

• Ideally 7-10 years’ of experience working on government delivery applied to economic development, agriculture transformation programmes or investment promotion work in emerging markets especially in Africa and or similar contexts, including but not limited to issues related to market systems development, public-private collaboration, export development, investment facilitation, commercial agriculture, and value chain development
• Experience facilitating and attracting companies to set up factories in emerging markets to manufacture for export into the EU and UK Market will be an asset
• Experience of identifying and resolving project implementation bottlenecks with demonstrable capacity for follow through and delivering of results
• Political savvy and an understanding of the needs of a senior Government officials, while being able to work and interact at the highest level of public life
• Excellent in building and managing effective relationships, including the ability to navigate a complex political environment
• An ability to work independently, think strategically and translate strategies into delivery plans on the ground, with emphasis on attention to details; with excellent analytical, organizational, communication and management skills
• Ability to liaise with partner Governments, external bodies, organizations and key stakeholders to deliver the requirements of the office, and TBI in particular
• Excellent writing, presentation skills and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of French would be an added advantage
• Effective inter-personal and leadership skills. Team player with an ability to develop and foster relationships with counterparts across a large organization including with virtual teams
• A master’s degree in public policy, economics, finance, engineering or other relevant fields would be advantageous

Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 23 July, 2021

{Tony Blair Institute for Global Change,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,10 years,23 Jul-2021};

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Country Head build and maintain senior Government relationships

• Provide high quality advice to senior Government counterparts as well as TBI leadership
• Understand the political and Governmental landscape of Ghana, channelling this knowledge into project decision-making

2. Play a key role in setting the strategic direction of the project, leading performance reviews and measurement of impact

• Be accountable to the Country Head for developing the strategic direction for the project, specifically the annual strategy setting and quarterly review process, playing a lead role in workstream design, based on TBI’s mission and approach within Ghana’s country context
• Identify and develop new strategic opportunities with counterparts
• Be accountable to the Country Head for implementing the OKRs (with responsibility for workstreams contracted with the Government of Ghana), working alongside the Head of Tech for Development to ensure workstreams are on track against project requirements and schedules
• Lead the planning and evaluation cycle to assess regularly whether the strategy is ‘working’ and adapt rapidly in response to new challenges and opportunities. Including:
o Ensure the project has a clear Objectives and Key Results framework for regular monitoring, using the organizational Theory of Change and impact tools. Lead regular project performance reporting, including the quarterly review process
o Deploy a strategic approach to review project progress, consider alternative approaches and re-set workstream objectives accordingly (within the OKR framework), with approval from the Country Head
o Prepare status reports and establish effective project communication plans to key stakeholders (e.g., Government of Ghana)
o Support the country team to conduct post project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
o Learn from and apply new and innovative approaches to policy reform in Africa to support change and deliver impact in Ghana
o Apply the above to drive a culture of continuous learning within the Ghana team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and perform other duties as reasonably required to achieve the goals of the Ghana project and the Institute

Qualification Required & Experience

The requirements that should be met are:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Government, Government advisory or management consulting public/civil services worldwide, finance or international development
• The ability to work and interact at the highest levels of public life, strong political acumen, and the ability to develop an understanding of the needs of senior officials
• The ability to manage high level political relationships, including as an interlocutor in Mr Blair’s relationship with the Government leadership
• The ability to work independently, think strategically and translate strategies into concrete and implementable plans
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, including sound knowledge of data analysis, strategic planning, and project management tools
• A strong understanding of harnessing technology for change and use of technology for accelerated development
• Subject matter expertise may be required e.g. public policy, international development, private sector development, agriculture etc. depending on the project strategy
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Experienced people manager and effective motivator of high performing teams
• High quality communication, drafting and presentation skills
• The ability to set and maintain a safe and secure culture and professional environment
• Strong sense of ethics, discretion and perseverance required
• Experience of living and working in developing countries is strongly desirable
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable

Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 23 July, 2021

{Tony Blair Institute for Global Change,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,8 years,19 Jul-2021};

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management (~40%)

• Provide strategic and technical support to advisors under the programme, as well as to country heads, ensuring the implementation of the workplan
• Provide support on fixing bottlenecks and serve as the main communication channel between advisors and AGRA Headquarters
• Based on regular inputs from country teams, prepare and manage a comprehensive overview of partnership implementation and impact including quarterly reports, annual reports, weekly check-in calls, etc
• MEL: work with advisors to monitor and analyse data, discuss findings in regular meetings, and collate into regular reporting
• Participate in quarterly reflection and learning sessions of each country team to incorporate learnings from monitoring data into programme adaptation and theory of change
• Manage the programme budget and operations, working with AGRA grants team as well as with TBI support functions
• Ensure compliance with AGRA frameworks and regulations including but not limited to invoices, expenses, flights, contracts and timesheet management
• Ensure programmatic coherence at all levels

Relationship management and fundraising (~35%)

• Design and successfully roll out TBI’s strategy with AGRA and key partners (eg. USAID Bureau of Resilience and Food Security) in the next two years
• Ensure regular reporting to AGRA, including quarterly and annual project implementation reports, and ad-hoc reporting requests
• Work with AGRA and TBI’s fundraising team to mobilise resources for the partnership, furthering discussions on extension and expansion of the grant
• Produce funding proposals with TBI’s fundraising team and AGRA, as well as additional documents as required by partners
• Use the thought leadership products to further conversations with partners and position AGRA and TBI as trusted actors in this space
• Provide advisory support to AGRA’s Policy and State Capability Department, supporting AGRA in its new strategy
• Ensure a healthy working relationship and provision of results to key partners, particularly USAID
• Manage the wider relationship with AGRA, including with the partnerships team, the President, Vice Presidents, and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure extension, expansion and deepening of the partnership
• Support TBI country teams to liaise with AGRA country teams

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be a pro-active and dynamic Programme Manager who thrives in an environment where the importance of personal initiative coupled with teamwork and driving impact is critical. Above all they will be strong at coordination, communication, problem solving, creating effective relationships, win trust, and help shape and influence change.

• Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in an international fast paced environment:
o Including at least 3 years’ of programme implementation experience
o Experience working with an agriculture or market systems development partner-funded program
o Strong understanding of market systems and the role of government in markets
o Experience in MEL and adaptive monitoring approaches (e.g. outcome harvesting) would be an asset
o Experience in institutional capacity development, private sector development, communications, economics, value chain analysis, consultancy, investment promotion is desirable
• Exceptional listening, oral and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail needed. Experience of identifying and resolving project implementation bottlenecks
• Excellent strategic relationship skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to lead and coordinate across various people based in different countries:
o Ability to manage shifting priorities with flexibility and accuracy
o Ability to build and manage effective relationships with other organisations and key stakeholders on behalf of TBI
o Hands on approach to work, with the ability to deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment, with minimal or no supervision
o Ability to use own initiative and actively look for opportunities to have an impact rather than simply be reactive
o Language skills in Portuguese would be an advantage
• Excellent administrative and organization skills, commitment, attention to detail and strong forward planning skills
• High degree of professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information and absolute discretion and adherence to confidentiality
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to produce documents to a good presentational level e.g. reports
• An understanding of the needs of senior officials both while office based and travelling
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice
• Experience working in Africa is preferred
• Strong sense of ethics, discretion and perseverance required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 19 July, 2021

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana ,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,16 Jul-2021};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need.

We have four villages currently in operation Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Programme Director

Job Description:

• The Programme Director reports directly to the National Director and receives guidance and on-going support from the National and Regional Programme Development staff

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall development of the Programme
• Guide and support Programme Co-workers Guide
• Promote strong and long-term partnerships with local authorities partner organisations and the community
• Contribute to the development of the National Association and the SOS Children’s Village Organisation
• Manage heads of all programme units within the location
• Identify Local funding opportunities and grant applications or other forms of local income (such as donations in kind and government
• Develop proposals for projects in the location
• Ensure professional human resource management at location level (orientation recrutment, performance management to
• Act as role model and promote child right safeguarding in the location

Qualification Required & Experience

POSITION DEMANDS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum qualification of fest degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Social Sciences or Community Development.
• A 2 Degree in Organizational Development or Business Project Management will be an added advantage in-depth knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Guidelines on the
• Alternative Care of Children Versele communication skills that can be effective at all levels
• 3 years minimum experience in managing a team consisting of approximately eight people
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suit)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers) and curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P.O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to

human.resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 16 July, 2021

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana ,Asiakwa & Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,16 Jul-2021};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need.

We have four villages currently in operation Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Alternative Care Coordinator (Formerly Village Director)

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate should hold:

• A first degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or other related fields, with not less than five years’ experience in the field of child care administration, management, supervisory or leadership level in education or teaching, or social work.
• A second degree, a working knowledge in financial management and budgeting as well as Project Management experience will be an added advantage.
• Age-Not less than 35 years Possess proven ability in problem-solving, providing group and individual counselling for children and youth.
• Capable of managing a child care facility according to good standards of child care management and capable of conceiving strategies of integration and harmonization of pedagogical work among different child care facilities. Good understanding of working with women, children, youth & communities.
• The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and organizational skills, human resource management skills combined with a strong interest in the needs and development of children, good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to do social investigations.
• Must be sensitive to gender related issues and modern concepts of child upbringing.
• Be of good physical and mental health and prepared to work long hours.
• Be computer literate. (Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Location: Asiakwa & Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers) and curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P.O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to

human.resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 16 July, 2021

{International Justice Mission (IJM),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,09 Jul-2021};

The Need

International Justice Mission (IJM) is an international human rights organization working to protect some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people from violent forces of injustice. IJM does this by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public justice systems work for the poor.

IJM Ghana partners with Ghanaian law enforcement officials to identify and rescue children who have been enslaved in Ghana’s fishing industry on Lake Volta. We create customized care plans for each survivor, and we work with government social service agencies and private aftercare providers to ensure children have a safe place to grow in freedom.

The Aftercare Department of the International Justice Mission in Ghana is currently seeking applications for an Aftercare National Service Person. The applicant will report to the Aftercare Manager.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the Aftercare team on field visits when appropriate to provide general assistance.
• Assist in shelter training sessions, client sessions, workshops, and any other Aftercare events.
• Support Aftercare team through inputting case details to CTMS (Casework Tracking Management System) in liaison with the Aftercare Casework Manager.
• Plan activities for children at processing centers and manage the supplies for the children (e.g.
• backpacks, clothing, coloring sheets etc.)
• Create summary sheets of new clients and maintain files for existing clients.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Tertiary level background in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology;
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with children and their caregivers;
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; fluency in Ewe, Ga Adangbe, and Twi preferred

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
• Attention to detail and disciplined with priorities.
• Personable and mature judgment.
• Professional presentation in demeanor, written and oral communication.

Travel Requirements

This position may require frequent travel to various regions in Ghana.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Send Cover Letter, Resume, & Statement of Faith* by email to:

ghanainternships@ijm.org

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement should include a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

Closing Date: 09 July, 2021

{International Justice Mission (IJM),Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,09 Jul-2021};

The Need

International Justice Mission (IJM) is an international human rights organization working to protect some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people from violent forces of injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public justice systems work for the poor.

IJM Ghana partners with Ghanaian law enforcement officials to identify and rescue children who have been enslaved in Ghana’s fishing industry on Lake Volta. We create customized care plans for each survivor, and we work with aftercare providers to ensure the rescued children have a safe place to grow in freedom.

The Tamale office of the International Justice Mission in Ghana is currently seeking applications for a National Service Personnel. The incumbent will work closely with the Advocacy and Casework teams and report to the Tamale Field Office Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Tamale Casework team.
• Accompany the Aftercare team on assigned field visits to observe and provide general assistance.
• Liaise with the advocacy office in Accra to implement IJM Ghana advocacy goals in the Northern sector of Ghana (facilitating engagements, partnership mapping and community engagement).
• Manage and provide support for the casework tracking management system.
• Execute special projects as assigned by the Tamale Field Office Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Bachelors’ degree in Law, Social Science, Political Science or any other related disciplines.
• Organized and able to work well under pressure.
• Excellent critical thinking, oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English. The ability to speak Ada, Ewe, Twi, Fante and any other local Ghanaian languages would be a plus.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
• Organized, with attention to detail and disciplined with priorities.
• Personable and mature judgment.
• Professional presentation in demeanor, written and oral communication.

Travel Requirements

This position may require travel to and from Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern, Oti, Bono East, Brong Ahafo, Savannah and Northern Regions.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Send Cover Letter, Resume & Statement of Faith* by email to:

ghanainternships@ijm.org

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement should include a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

Closing Date: 09 July, 2021

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,04 Jun-2021};

Competencies

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills complemented by sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment
• Proficient in MS Office Software applications, data analysis and technical presentations.
• Fluency in the qualitative research and synthesis to ideation, prototyping, and implementation
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Keen attention to detail and execution in craft
• Experience managing multiple and competing deliverables
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for international civil servants.
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNCDF.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

• A Master’s Degree is required in economics, public/business administration, marketing, communication, sociology, social sciences, microfinance or related discipline. Undergraduate degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience is also accepted.

Experience:

• At least three years of demonstrated experience in conducting HCD researches for in the domain of inclusion and innovation with low-income customers and users
• At least three years of experience in the industry in conducting and managing customer research projects on digital products and services
• A minimum of two-year experience designing, conceiving, and prototyping solutions related use-case drivers (market research, prototype development) is mandatory
• Project management experience, including multi-tasking to lead and execute multiple time-sensitive projects in parallel is mandatory
• Good knowledge/Exposure/Experience in financial innovation is preferable
• Good knowledge/Exposure/Experience in knowledge management for financial inclusion is preferable
• Good knowledge/Exposure/Experience of the financial sector in Ghana is preferable

Language requirements:

• Written and spoken proficiency in English is mandatory.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 04 June, 2021