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

Our client, The Australian Agency for international development (AusAid) Advises the Australian Government on international development policy and manages Australia’s overseas aid programme. The AusAid Office in Accra is seeking to recruit experienced, innovative and self-motivated professional Senior Programme Managers to support the implementation of its programmes in West Africa.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

•  Support implementation of the Australian Aid Programme’s activities across West Africa focusing primary on Australia’s Humanitarian, Disaster Risk Reduction and community engagement programmes
•  Understand, analyse and report pm tje key issues and trends related to the delivery of humanitarian and community programmes across partner countries in West Africa including political issue, trends etc. as they apply for this programme
•  Provide high-level advice informing AusAID programming and policy engagement on humanitarian needs and issues.
•  Assist in increasing the profile of Australia in the West Africa region including through attendance at and participation in fora in the relevant areas.
•  Inform and influence the design of the aid programme in West Africa.
•  Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Maintain strong feedback loops to ensure effective linkages are maintained between the aid programme and the requirements of host governments and stakeholders.
•  Represent Australia’s interests with key partners and undertake high-level bilateral and multi-lateral negotiations, representations and discussions on delivery of the aid programme across West Africa.
•  Build and manage relationship with whole-of-government agencies and key partner governments in relation to decision-making on issues pertinent to the delivery of the aid programme across West Africa.
•  Support the management of media relations with Australian aid programmes across West Africa.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  An advanced degree in a related field of discipline
•  Experience in development or aid programme management, or in a related environment such as government, NGOs or regional/international organisations, with demonstrated experience in the humanitarian and community engagement sector.
•  Experience in the management of financial resources including experience in budget preparations, monitoring and financial reporting in an accrual accounting environment.
•  Well-developed management skills including experience in managing contracts
•  A high standard of written and spoken english, good negotiation and representation skills.
•  French language abilities highly desirable.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should download and complete the application pack at:- http://www.ghana.embassy.gov.au/acra/home.html with all required information and deliver:

•  By hand to: Deloitte Executive Search & Recruitment, Deloitte & Touche, opposite Netherlands Embassy, near Ako-Adjei Interchange, Liberation Raod, Accra
•  Or electronically to: executivesearch@deloitte-gh  or  ghexecutivesearch@gmail.com

Closing Date: 14 January 2013

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

Present in Ghana since 1992, SNV is committed to the reduction of poverty, and works to achieve this in line with national poverty reduction strategies.

Access to adequate, affordable and sustainable energy products and services is a precondition for development. Typically, less than 10 % of the population in a sub Saharan African country is connected to the electricity grid and over 80 % of the same population lacks access to modern, safe, clean and efficient energy sources for heating, cooking and lighting.

This segment of the population uses traditional biomass such as charcoal, wood, straw, agricultural residues and dung, the use and collection of which brings with it various negative consequences, such as increased pressure on the environment, a high workload and indoor air pollution, especially affecting women and children.

The overall goal of SNV Ghana is to contribute to improve the livelihoods of the rural and peri-urban poor in Ghana by accelerating the dissemination of renewable energy products and services for the poor.

Job Summary

In this context, SNV has recently chosen to extend its advisory team and is seeking a national associate advisor in Renewable Energy.

The main responsibilities will be:

•  Collect and analyze relevant renewable energy related information;
•  Establish and maintain good contacts with relevant stakeholders;
•  Identify business development opportunities and contribute to resource mobilization;
•  As a team member, develop and implement renewable energy projects;
•  Prepare reports on selected renewable energy topics;
•  Assess financial viability of projects;
•  Participate as a team member in the strategic planning, resulting in the right strategic choices for SNV within the RE sector in Ghana;
•  Contribute to the identification and selection of SNV Local Capacity Builders (LCB) and contribute to strengthening the capacity of the LCBs;
•  Contribute to controlling the quality of the deliverables of the LCBs and of SNV in general;
•  Support Clients/Partners in a multi-stakeholder approach and stimulate building effective networks and partnerships between them.
•  Participate in relevant workshops and meeting to increase knowledge and for networking.

Contract Duration: 1 year with likely extension when proven to meet the requirements.
Desired start Date: February 28, 2013
Salary scale: Salary will depend on  experience

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate profile

•  M.Sc. in a relevant technical field (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc.);
•  Minimum of 5 years working experience of which at least 2 years in renewable energy;
•  Good knowledge on PV and/or biomass;
•  Understanding of the renewable energy sector in Ghana;
•  Good network of contacts in the renewable energy sector;

Desired Skills and attitude Team player.

•  Pragmatic.
•  Fluent in English both orally and in writing.
•  Good analytical skills and a logical thinker.
•  Ability to learn through coaching and self-reflection.
•  Readiness to work and travel in rural districts with minimal amenities.
•  Computer literacy in MS Office and Internet use.
•  Familiarity with relevant tools such as RETScreen would be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your most recent CVs to;

The Human Resource Advisor
SNV Ghana
P O BOX KIA 30284
Airport Residential Area
Accra

Or drop it at our office at

6 Mankata close
Airport Residential Area
(behind National Service Secretariat)

Tel: 0302-776198/775240

Or

Email: efenu@snvworld. org.

Also visit our website, www.snvworld.org

Closing Date: 31 January 2013

{WSUP Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

WSUP is a non-profit partnership between the private sector, NGOs and research institutions focused on solving the global problem of inadequate water and sanitation in low-income urban communities.

WSUP brings lasting solutions to low-income areas by working in partnership with service providers including water utilities, local authorities and businesses, and the communities they serve.

WSUP strengthens the capacity of service providers to deliver sustainable city-wide water and sanitation services, promote good hygiene and raise the environmental standards of low income communities.

Job Summary

Job Purpose
The purpose of the Project Manager Kumasi role is to provide support to the WUSP Country Project Manager in order to ensure that all aspects of the implementation of the project supported by WSUP proceed in a coordinated, efficient and timely manner in accordance with the agreed programme and budget.

Main Responsibilities

•  Support the CPM to plan and implement the water, sanitation and hygiene activities set out in the WSUP programme and to achieve the given targets within the allocated resources and time frame.
•  Deliver the project objectives for Kumasi, managing local procurement tasks and the recruitment of sub-consultants and sub-contractors, preparing and monitoring Task Orders and Consultancy Agreements.
•  Assist the CPM in the coordination of project partners including government, civil society, private sector.
•  Facilitate the design and formation of context based management models for service delivery to low income consumers.
•  Work in partnership with local service providers in the implementation of service improvements.
•  Identify capacity needs of service providers, institutions and other management structures involved in service delivery and coordinate the delivery of capacity development to address the gaps
•  Ensure adequate post construction O & M support is in place for the institutional structures put in place to support service delivery.
•  Facilitate the development of forms of agreement between service providers and others to ensure the sustainability of the relevant management models.
•  Prepare and submit activity and financial reports to CPM on project implementation.
•  Assist with the documentation and sharing of learning and best practices with project stakeholders, liaising with the WSUP M&E Manager and Communications Officer.
•  Assist the CPM and PD with the financial management and monitoring of the Ghana programme.
•  Provide quality assurance for all design, construction and maintenance processes in accordance with the programme standards, and routinely suggest improvements to ensure high quality standards and cost effectiveness.
•  Ensure compliance of all legal, health, safety and environmental requirements of WSUP projects’ construction activities in Ghana in accordance to all internal, national and international standards.
•  Supervise WSUP Project Officers.
•  Undertake any other project-related tasks that shall be assigned by the CPM.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualification, in civil or construction or environmental health engineering with strong understanding of development project management is a mandatory educational and experiential requirement.
•  A minimum of 7 years of demonstrable competence and experience in integrated/community-based, water supply and sanitation improvement projects for international development organisations. Experience in low income urban WASH is an added advantage.
•  Demonstrable experience of construction contract management and contractual adherence to national and international standards.
•  Proven experience of 2 years working in a project management role, with a track record of success in achieving results.
•  Excellent computer skills, with an understanding of MS Project, Engineering and GIS software desirable.
•  Should be a team player, driven by own initiative, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision
•  Some experience working in a commercially oriented water utility desirable.
•  Leadership and inter-personal skills.
•  Ability to work effectively within a small, multi-disciplinary programme team and to liaise with institutional partners, consultants, contractors, community representatives and local politicians.
•  Motivated by the mission of WSUP.
•  Good written and spoken English is essential. Ability to speak Twi would be desirable.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, ambitious and highly motivated professional available almost immediately. If you meet the above requirements, please send a completed application form and details of your current salary to:

The Country Programme Manager, by email to:

ibmusah@wsup.com

Closing Date:  22 January 2013

•  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
•  WSUP is an equal opportunities employer.

{IBIS,Bibiani-Western Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

IBIS is an International Non Government Organization which has been operating in Ghana since 2001.

Job Summary:

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 Education for Empowerment (EfE) Programme Team to facilitate the implementation of a 3-year skills training, education and child labour project.

Duty Station: Bibiani (Western Region) with frequent travel to Sefwi Wiawso District and occasional travel to Northern Ghana

Reporting to: Education Programme Director (Based in Tamale)

Job Purpose:
To facilitate the implementation of a Danida Business Partnerships (DBP) project which seeks, among other things, to promote skills in development for young people, and contribute to the national efforts at reducing child labour in Ghana’s cocoa sector.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Facilitate a strong partnership between IBIS and local civil society partners, District Education Directorate and the District Assemblies;
•  Facilitate capacity building programmes for cocoa farmers’ societies in labour/citizen rights, gender and child labour prevention
•  Support farmer societies to raise awareness in their communities on prevention of child labour in general and in relation to new farming methods
•  Support functional literacy and vocational training programmes for the youth in the project communities;
•  Strengthen relevant child protection networks, platforms and media at national and international levels and disseminating the results emanating from the project
•  Support the functioning of District Child Protection Committees (DCPCs) in the 2 districts and the establishment or re-vitalization of Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs) in project communities
•  Collaborate with College of Education in the districts to conduct annual in-service training for basic school teachers in participatory teaching methods, gender and life skills
•  Represent IBIS at various platforms, especially the national partner’s forum of the National Programme for the Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Cocoa (NPECLC) of the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare (MESW);

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge/Skills Required:
The applicant must be a team player with excellent writing and verbal presentation skills and should possess:

•  A professional qualification and experience in teaching;
•  Minimum of a first degree in Education, Development Studies, Psychology or Sociology. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage
•  Very sound knowledge of Ghana’s Education Sector and the NPECLC;
•  At least 3 years practical experience in facilitating adult learning processes;
•  Significant experience of working with international NGOs, especially on child labour in Ghana’s cocoa sector;
•  Experience in donor reporting and proposal writing;
•  Good facilitation, planning and organisational skills;
•  Proficiency in speaking the Twi language
•  Hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Location: Bibiani, Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons should forward their cover letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating 2 employment referees to:

ibistamale@ibiswestafrica.com

Closing Date:  11 January 2013

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

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

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

Please note that this position is contingent upon donor funding and will be based in Accra, Ghana.

Agir pour la Planification Familiale (AGIR-PF) is a five-year project anticipated to be awarded by USAID/West Africa Regional Health Office in early 2013. AGIR-PF intends to increase access to and use of quality family planning (FP) services in select urban and peri-urban areas of four francophone West African countries—Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Niger and Togo. The project aims to: 1) strengthen and expand the delivery of quality FP information, products and services; 2) adapt and implement evidence-based service delivery approaches; and 3) coordinate efforts to remove policy barriers and improve contraceptive commodity security.

PATH is recruiting a Technical Director for AGIR-PF.  The Technical Director is responsible for management and supervision of all technical aspects of family planning service delivery components of the project.  S/he will work closely with the Project Director, assisting in project planning, monitoring project success, and providing oversight for operations, financial management and human resource management. The Technical Director is expected to have leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, professional reputation, management experience, interpersonal skills and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the Project. S/he will have experience interacting with other development projects, host country governments and international agencies, as well as negotiation and oversight of scopes of work carried out by local/national partner agencies.

Specific responsibilities and duties include:

•  Provide supervision and direction to the project team through implementation of effective financial and human resource management approaches.
•  Assist Project Director and project team in identifying the most appropriate technical and programmatic activities and in developing dynamic and realistic country plans to ensure quality family planning service delivery in all four country settings.
•  Collaborate effectively with Ministry of Health government officials, NGOs and partner groups in the four project countries to ensure quality and sustainability of service delivery approaches and to ensure the project is consistent with national FP goals and objectives in each county setting.
•  Coordinate and oversee the technical and financial activities of project subcontractors / partner agencies.
•  Assure that the project strategic plan, annual work plans and country plans incorporate the best practices in technical approaches and interventions.
•  Suggest effective technical solutions and approaches to meet project goals more efficiently, more sustainably, or with greater likelihood of success.
•  Coordinate with PATH and the prime agency to bring institutional resources to bear on project implementation as needed, and to ensure the project’s compliance with project award requirements.
•  Establish and implement standards, policies and approaches to ensure timely and successful completion of project objectives and goals.
•  Lead the periodic review of the project’s annual workplan and provide technical guidance to project team and partners.
•  Participate in documentation of lessons learned, effective project approaches, and project successes for improved learning.
•  Travel up to 30% both international and domestic as necessary

Required Skills

•  Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior project management team to effectively oversee project staff, and to work harmoniously as a team member.
•  Strong skills in strategic project planning, monitoring, and performance improvement management approaches.
•  Ability to nurture effective and positive relationships with national governmental stakeholders and donor representatives.
•  Familiarity with USAID or other U.S. Government reporting procedures.
•  Absolutely must be fluent in written and spoken French and English.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Clinical degree required; combined with degree in public health or relevant discipline highly desired.
•  At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in implementing and managing public health programs with family planning or reproductive health components.
•  Demonstrated experience in management of public health service delivery, preferably including community-based provision of family planning services.
•  Significant experience working in the West African sub-region.

Job Location: Accra

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

How To Apply For The Job

To Apply: Please visit our employment website:- http://www.path.org/employment  click on the “Visit our career site” link, search for 5376 and apply online.