{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.”

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

Position will entail Kindle e-reader setup, downloading books onto e-readers and getting them ready for shipment to children in schools. Candidates must have at least 20-35 hours per week to contribute. The position is based in Accra, a fun place to work and learn about using technology to transform reading in Ghana. Successful volunteers will be assigned increased responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

•  Processing and labeling Kindle e-readers
•  Packaging shipments
•  Troubleshooting technical issues during e-reader processing
•  Moving boxes occasionally

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications:

•  Familiar with e-reader or mobile technology
•  Detail- Familiar oriented
•  Passionate about education and the mission of Worldreader and enjoys working in a team environment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining what you think Worldreader is about and why you would like to become a Worldreader Operations Volunteer. Applications should be sent to:

samuel@worldreader.org

Closing Date: 18 January 2013

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of WASH Officer (Water Sustainability) (National Officer Category)

VN No.: VN-12-12
Post Level: NO-B
IMIS #:
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days

Job Purpose:
Under the general guidance of the WASH Specialist (WATER), the WASH Officer (NOB) is accountable for providing support for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and co-ordination of field based initiatives in relation to Water Safety, Household Water treatment and Safe Storage and Water Supply Sustainability and support the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country Programme goals and strategy

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Monitor and co-ordinate the implementation of the water quality module of the GLSS at the field level
•  To monitor and provide technical assistance for the implementation of water supply sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency and other partners at the sub-national level
•  To provide technical assistance and monitor the sealed up implementation of HWTS at sub-national level, with particular emphasis of the sealing up of feasible technologies
•  GoG-UNICEF WASH Programme in the Volta Region, co-ordinate all regional level activities with IR leaders

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Public Health/Social Science, Master’s degree is an asset

Work Experience:

At least 6 years progressively responsible professional work in WASH with experience in water quality management

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English required. An other UN language is an asset

Competency Profile:

•  i) Core Values (Required)
1)  Commitment
2)  Diversity and Inclusion
3)  Integrity
•  ii) Core Competencies (Required)
1)  Communication
2)  Working with People
3)  Drive for Results
•  iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
1)  Formulating Strategies and Concepts
2)  Analyzing
3)  Applying Technical Expertise
4)  Learning and Researching
5)  Planning and Organising

Other Skills and Attributes:

•  Excellent analytical, communication (both verbal and written) and advocacy skills
•  Relevant skills in project planning and implementation and donor report writing
•  Willingness to tackle sensitive issues and ability to use tact and discretion in doing so
•  Proven ability to conceptualise, innovative, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills
•  Ability to work in a team and under pressure
•  Ability to develop partnerships
•  Knowledge of computer management and applications

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter support by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/p11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to: HRghana@unicef.org: (Kindly request for detailed TOR by sending an e-mail to the above address) or

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 15 January 2013

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!