{Confidential,Wa And Bolgatanga,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2013};

These positions are open to Ghana nationals only.

A local NGO is currently recruiting for the position of Regional Coordinator (2 positions) for a new project in northern Ghana. One position will be based at the organization’s regional office in Wa, Upper West Region, while the second position will be based at the regional office in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The ultimate outcome of this 6-year project is to enhance food security and resilience for poor male and female smallholder farmers (35% male/65% female) and their households in the three northern regions. This ultimate outcome is to be achieved through increased, diversified and more equitable agricultural production; and increased, diversified and more equitable incomes and assets.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Regional Coordinator is directly answerable to the Project Director (based at the project’s head office in Tamale).

He/she is responsible for leading and coordinating project staff working out of the regional office, including crop officers, livestock officers, marketing and income generating activities officers, a monitoring and evaluation officer, a gender officer, an office administrator and an accounts officer, to ensure that field activities are implemented in a timely manner, in accordance with the project’s annual work plan and project implementation plan.

The regional coordinator will work in close collaboration with project specialists based in the project office in Tamale (including climate change adaptation/environment, monitoring and evaluation, gender equality, crops, livestock, marketing and income generating activities specialists) to ensure a holistic approach is used within the project.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Scope of work

• Ensure smooth functioning of the regional office;
• Network with other stakeholders to promote the success of the project. Develop and maintain good working relationship with relevant Ministries/Departments and agricultural research organizations in the region;
• Assist in the capacity building of implementing partners, project beneficiaries and staff of the regional office.
• Assist project beneficiaries to improve agricultural output, achieve food security and reduce rural poverty.
• Facilitate the effective implementation of the project’s Gender Equality Strategy.

Specific tasks

• Ensure annual, quarterly and monthly project planning with staff based at the regional office and partner implementing organizations.
• Arrange logistics, transport etc. for field activity implementation of the project.
• Schedule and facilitate capacity building workshops with stakeholders and staff.
• Arrange logistics for training activities.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including baseline data collection, under the leadership of the project’s Tamale-based M&E Specialist.
• Provide timely, high quality, regular reports on activities undertaken by the regional office, reporting on progress (actual versus planned), and identifying strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop annual work plans & budgets for the regional office, in conjunction with senior project staff.
• Ensure the efficient use of project resources.
• Document, in collaboration with the organization’s Documentation and Publication Unit, information on the project activities and results and lessons learned.
• Supervise and appraise staff based at the regional office.
• Coordinate and facilitate field visits by Tamale-based project staff and donor staff.
• Engage in regular email correspondence, Skype, etc. to update, share progress and discuss issues of prime importance with senior project staff based in Tamale.
• Ensure efficient /effective budget implementation and utilization of regional field office funds.
• Support/ undertake prudent budget tracking and monitoring of project funds’ utilization by staff.
• Coordinate / undertake regular financial reporting on project to the project director.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Community/Rural Development or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience.
• Experience in building capacity of staff and project beneficiaries, in both formal and informal settings.
• Experience working on agricultural and/or environmental projects considered an asset.

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership skills, facilitation skills, interpersonal skills with colleagues and project beneficiaries.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in teams with colleagues.
• Ability to manage several activities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of gender equality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages commonly spoken in the region of posting an asset.
• Basic computer skills (word-processing, presentations, spread-sheets).
• Willingness to travel in the region.

Location: Wa And Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit their cover letter detailing how their work experience and academic/professional qualifications meet the requirements described above, CV, and 3 professional references no later than February 8th, 2013 via e-mail to:

jobsapplications@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 February 2013

Please indicate in the subject line of the email which position is being applied for.

The principles of employment equity are adhered to. Suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Brong Ahafo. Ashanti. Eastern. Central. and Western. and Greater Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-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

IPA is seeking applications from qualified and committed applicants to work as INTERVIEWERS, EDITORS and AUDITORS in an upcoming survey. Employment will be short-term and paid at a daily rate. Successful applicants must be available from February through May 2013.

• Interviewers will administer interviews to research participants chosen by the IPA. Auditors will audit interviews and make sure all protocols are followed. Editors will edit administered questionnaires.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants should have the following:

• A minimum of an HND, preferably in social sciences or statistics
• Previous survey experience, preferably in field interviews, survey audits and questionnaire editing.
• Good knowledge in computer software applications, preferably, MS word and MS excel
• Previous work experience in and familiarity with the Brong Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western and Greater Accra regions.
• Fluency in Twi
• Applicants should be trustworthy, hardworking and reliable.

Location: Brong Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western and Greater Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must email their CV and cover letter to:

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org   copying:   ghanayouthsurvey@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 January 2013

• The CV should highlight the required skills and experience
• The CV should include a contact phone number
• The subject line for all emailed applications must read:

GYS: Surveyor application:
All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant (last name, first name). The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.

{Christian Aid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2013};

Christian Aid is the official relief, development and advocacy agency of 41 sponsoring churches in Britain and Ireland and is part of the world-wide church community. The essential purpose of Christian Aid is to expose the scandal of poverty, to help in practical ways to root it out from the world and to challenge the structures and systems which favour the rich and powerful over the poor and marginalized.

Description Of Job

PROGRAMME OFFICER, MARKET ACCESS, GHANA
1 year fixed term contract
Based: Accra with extensive travel in country

Christian Aid is looking for a Programme Officer, Market Access, to develop and manage a number of Pro-Poor market initiatives in Ghana. The post-holder is responsible for the development of programme strategy, the identification and management of effective partnerships, and the effective raising and disbursement of funds. This will include providing capacity development support to partners, the development of appropriate policy interventions and the representation of the programme to donors, Government, the private sector as well as support internal communication of the programme.

The PO is responsible for results based monitoring and documentation of change and the sharing of best practice amongst partners and work as part of a dynamic programme team contribution to the achievement of the Ghana programme goal. The post-holder may be required to spend up to 30% of their time in the field.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates must be educated to at least degree level in a development related discipline, preferably on governance, economics or agriculture, and have at least 3 years experience of appraising, monitoring and evaluation programmes
•  Experience of contract management, budget management and proposal development as well as providing support to partners in market development programming is essential
•  Strong writing and computer skills are a must

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers:
Building partnerships:

Describe a time when you have listened to and taken on board fresh perspectives and views where you initially disagreed with them. What was the situation? What was your approach and why did you decide to use if? What was the disagreement based on? What effect did you approach have? What was the outcome?

Stewarding resources:

Describe a time where you have set and communicated realistic timelines for achieving tasks, working out how best to adapt as priorities change or unforeseen circumstances arise. What was the context? What was your responsibility? How did you establish that the timescales were realistic? How did you communicate this information to others? Did any circumstances arise to change the tasks or timescales? How did you react? What was the result?

Realising potential:

Please give us an example of when you shared your knowledge and skills to help others to be more effective in their role. What was the situation? What knowledge or skills did you have to share? What was your particular task or responsibility? What action(s) did you take to help someone(s)? What were the results? Were you successful? How did you know?

You will require current and valid permission to work in the country

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and role profile from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and email your completed form to: ghanarecruit@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number.

Job reference: GHANA/001/POMA

Closing Date: 06 February, 2013

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief

Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews int he 1st week of December and must be ready to start work soon after

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

Summary:
IPA is seeking ‘Consultant Project Managers’ for immediate hire.  The duration will be 6 months starting on March 1, 2013 and ending on August 30, 2013. The Consultant Project Managers will assist with the evaluation of a national-scale education program.  The positions will be based in Accra or Tamale, with frequent travel around the country.

•  Consultant Project Managers will manage survey fieldwork for the project, including planning, logistics, hiring, training, supervising daily survey activities, and monitoring.  The Consultant Project Manager will also maintain records, including survey tracking, surveyor attendance and project expenses.  They will assist with project budgets, project design and planning, as well as manage relations with partner organizations.
•  In general, the Project Managers are responsible for maintaining high quality data collection and will report to Project Associates.  Employment will be for an initial six month period, with the possibility of an extension contingent on Consultants performance and the project being approved for continuation.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Consultant Project Manager must be able to independently manage a survey team in the field and contribute to the design and planning of research projects. IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

•  A 4-year degree from a recognized university
•  Knowledge of research methods
•  Strong math skills
•  Takes initiative and demonstrates good judgment in the field
•  Highly personable and able to work effectively with supervisors, the survey team and representatives from partner organizations.
•  Excellent English writing skills
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email
•  Willingness to travel extensively around the country

The following are highly desired:

•  Experience with survey data collection
•  Experience in managing large field operations
•  Experience preparing /managing trainings for large teams
•  Experience with cash, finances, and budgeting
•  Experience in program operations, planning and logistics
•  Some professional experience in or knowledge of the Ghanaian Education Sector

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit the following by email to:-

jobs-ghana@poverty.org

Closing Date: 08 February 2013

•  CV, including contact information
•  Cover letter/Letter of Intent
•  One employment reference

All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The subject of the email should be ‘Consultant Project Managers’.  The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.

{JSI Research & Training Institute Inc,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

An International health non-governmental organization implementing USAID Focus Region Health Projects in Accra and other regions of Ghana is seeking qualified, motivated and experienced applicants to join its staff. This is a donor funded project to strengthen access, quality and use of health services and improve the health systems supporting these services. The project works closely with Ghanaian health institutions as well as the private sector to support their activities while emphasizing building sustainable capacity at the health facility level.

Qualification Required & Experience

We are seeking a candidate with the following skills and experience:

•  Medical or Nursing Degree with Specialty in MNCH and or Master’s Degree in Public Health, or advanced degree in a clinical discipline, social sciences, or related advanced degree relevant to the field of international health, development or program management;
•  At least 5 years of mid to senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex, MNCH, RH/FP projects in/for developing countries;
•  Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills;
•  Experience with managing USAID-funded project or other multilateral donor projects
•  Readiness to travel in-country up to 50% of the time to supervise project activities in districts and sub-district levels
•  Strong oral and written communications capability.
•  Relevant graduate degree preferred.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send CVs in attachment to formal application letter by e-mail to:

homeproject2013@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 31 January 2013

{ActionAid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Job Summary

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above position.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes & Policy, this Senior Management position is responsible for managing all AAG partnership project activities in line with donor agreements/contracts and for maintaining regular communication and providing relevant feed-back to donors in line with MOUs and agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop donor contracts and provide leadership in its implementation
•  Develop concept notes for new projects and explore opportunities for continuation of existing projects
•  Design monitoring and evaluation indicators for the assessment of projects

Basic Salary: GH¢2,328.82 (Band 5: Step 1)

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Circumstances:

This is a three (3) year renewable contract employment on national terms and conditions. The role involves travel within and outside Ghana especially to project communities as well as to other AAG communities

Academic Qualification:

Master’s Degree in Project Management or relevant field with 5 years’ relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with 10 years’ relevant experience

Competencies:

Leadership, coaching, teamwork, self-organization, analytical thinking, networking, excellent oral communication & presentation, written communication, experienced in monitoring and evaluation, results orientation, excellent negotiation skills, stress tolerance, innovativeness, integrity, gender awareness, human rights consciousness

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications available on AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana. Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted as below:

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Or

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box AN 19083
Accra – North

Tel: 0302-764931/2

Closing Date: 29 January 2013

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment in the first week of February, 2013. Successful candidates will be expected to assume duty preferably in the first week of March, 2013

“Action Aid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{ActionAid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Job Summary

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above position.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes & Policy, the Policy and Campaigns Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team and responsible to lead on ActionAid Ghana (AAG) and ActionAid International (AAI) policy and campaigns work by identifying opportunities in the Ghanaian political and social context to highlight instances and causes of poor policy implementation and to propose AAG tested alternative solutions to key decision makers and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Lead to develop and implement AAG’s policy and campaign strategy
•  Conceptualise, plan and write policy briefings and reports as required for advocacy targets and colleagues
•  Initiate, develop, undertake or coordinate research project in AAG to ensure that the organization’s advocacy is based on experience and evidence on the ground

Basic Salary: GH¢2,328.82 (Band 5: Step 1)

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Circumstances:

This is a three (3) year renewable contract employment on national terms and conditions. The role involves travel within and outside Ghana as well as working beyond regular hours

Academic Qualification:

Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis or relevant field with 5 years’ experience in policy work OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or relevant field with 10 years’ experience in policy work

Competencies:

Leadership, analytical thinking, networking, excellent oral communication & presentation, written communication, listening, persuasiveness, negotiation skills, stress tolerance, innovativeness, integrity, gender and child rights awareness, human rights consciousness

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications available on AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana. Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted as below:

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Or

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box AN 19083
Accra – North

Tel: 0302-764931/2

Closing Date: 29 January 2013

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment in the first week of February, 2013. Successful candidates will be expected to assume duty preferably in the first week of March, 2013

“Action Aid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”