{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.

{USAID,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The U.S Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals for the following position in USAID/West Africa: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – Reporting

For a copy of this vacancy announcement, full requirements and position descriptions, please log on to:- http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html    or   http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

Salary Range For Position (Depending on qualification and experience): GH 24,604.00  –  36,904.00 p.a

Locatin: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit applications to:-

Human Resources Office
Through The Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra

Or by email: accrahro@state.gov

Point Of Contact:

Telephone: 0302-741000
Email: accrahro@state.gov

When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the full position title.

Closing Date:  31 December 2012

{Worldreader Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Worldreader, an exciting US- and Barcelona-based social enterprise whose mission is to make digital books available to all in the developing world using mobile and e-reader technology, is looking for an Operations Assistant for Worldreader Ghana.

The Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing full operational support for Worldreader Ghana’s new large scale e-reader project in the Suhum-Ayensuano district. The primary duties are to ensure teachers and students are effectively using e-readers in classrooms and after school programs, monitoring, documenting, and reporting the proper use and maintenance of e-readers, conducting classroom observations, as well as identifying challenges and opportunities in the use of e-readers and teaching methods.

This is a 24-month contract starting in Jan 2013 with possible extension. The Operations Assistant will report directly to the Country Director. The position is based in Suhum-Ayensuano district areas and it will require regular travel to schools in Suhum municipalities and districts, as well the GES-Suhum District Assembly office.

The Operations Assistant is expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
Operational Responsibilities

•  Provide full operational support across a number of schools in this e-reader program, working in close collaboration with teachers and project coordinators
•  Ensure students and teachers have access to the correct set of digital content at all times, with tasks including:
1) Managing all e-reader inventory, including collecting and replacing problem devices and keeping records of devices
2) Identifying, documenting and reporting missing devices, as well as identifying, documenting, and reporting students that have transferred or dropped out of schools
3) Occasionally, assisting in executing large scale content download, including handling the logistics of transporting e-readers to Accra
4) Working with project coordinators and headmasters/mistresses to ensure charging units, chargers and power-based stations are in proper conditions
5) Reporting any missing titles and following up to ensure all issues are resolved

E-reader Usage Policy Development:

•  Conduct school (announced or unannounced) visits to assess e-reader usage and produce insightful feedback and reports to Country Director
•  Interact with teachers, project coordinators and students to identify challenges and opportunities regarding the use of the devices and teaching methods
•  Work closely with Country Director to develop policy for managing and overseeing the use of e-readers

External Relations:

•  Maintain ongoing relationships with key stakeholders, which include district assembly and district education officials
•  Assist in managing the logistics for community outreach events

Qualification Required & Experience

Desired Skills & Experience:

•  Candidates possess a high degree of professional maturity, self-motivation and adaptability, with the following qualifications:
•  West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or a person about to enroll in the Ghana National Service and or with minimum of 2 years of professional experience in relevant discipline
•  Computer literacy: comfortable with mobile technology and proficient in Word, Excel, and productivity/communication tools such as Skype; experience as an IT coordinator a plus
•  Excellent organization skills, good at multi-tasking and ability to adapt to new environment quickly
•  Self-starter, pro-active, goal-oriented and constantly striving to identify new opportunities and challenges
•  Structured, detail-oriented, organized thinker and great verbal and written communication skills
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and good rapport with children
•  Experience working on educational projects in impoverished towns and villages a plus
•  Experienced with local classroom/education environment a plus
•  Proficient in English and other local dialects; Akuapim Twi a plus
•  Demonstrable passion for education and the mission of Worldreader

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply – please send your resume and a cover letter explaining what you think Worldreader is about and why you would like to become the Worldreader Project Assistant. Email application with the subject “Ops Assistant Ghana” to:-

samuel@worldreader.org

Closing Date:  30th December 2012

{Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation,Bolgatanga-Upper East Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO), a registered church-based non-profit, non-government organization that seeks to transform life and uphold human dignity and justice for all people seeks to recruit suitable and qualified persons for the following position:- Head Of Programmes

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Programmes shall be a team leader of all the programme coordinators with supervisory responsibilities over them. He/She shall be reporting to the executive director. In the adsence of the Executive Director, the Head of Programmes acts in his stead. He or she will be directly responsible for the following:

•  Prepare and present reports, work plans and implementation of strategies on programmes
•  Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports on programmes to the Executives Director and partners
•  Fundraising for the organisation.
•  Initiate plans, coordinate and monitor programme implementation
•  Liaise and build partnership with govermental and non-governmental organisations
•  Do other jobs as and when the board or the executive director deems fit in the interest of the organisation

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A master’s degree in any of the social sciences with five (5) years working experience and knowledge in community development work.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Good leadership and strong interpersonal relationship skills
•  Should possess excellent knowledge and skills in project proposal writing
•  Proven ability to be a good team player and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as required
•  Demonstrated ability to organise, plan and carry out activities indenpendently to meet deadlines
•  should possess excellent analytical, evaluation, monitoring, project proposal and report writing skills
•  Must have proactive attitude: Willingness and ability to take initiative
•  Ability to recognise and analyse problems, and develop solutions to them
•  Age limit (35 years and above)

Location: Bolgatanga, Upper East Region

How To Apply For The Job

All applications with photocopies of relevant certificates should be addressed to:-

The Executive Director
Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO)
P.O.Box 545
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region

Or email: deanjacob@africaonline.com.gh

Or Call:

03820-22986   /   0243-419864

Closing Date:  21 December, 2012

{Unicef,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Programme Officer – Harmonised Approach of Cash Transfer (HACT) Assurance (National Officer Category)

VN No.: VN-12-10
Post Level: NOB
IMIS #:
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days

Job Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the NO-C Planning Specialist, responsible for carrying out proactive and systematic HACT quality assurance activities of all activities implemented under the GoG/UNICEF Country Programme of Co-operation, in order to provide an independent and objective assessment of the rationale, adquacy and effectiveness of the Country Office’s risk management and HACT internal control framework, processes and systems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Contributes to preparation and development of HACT quality assurance mechanisms in the country office to identify vulnerable and risk area (HIgh, Significant, Medium, Low) as well as the corresponding work plan to ensure the best possible use of UNICEF’s financial resources from all sources of funds
•  Plans and carries out quality and objective assurance activities, especially HACT spot-checks of UNICEF’s implementing partners according to the agreed work plan and/or as required by the country programme
•  Liaises with Management, Operations and programme sections to identify areas where HACT capacity building trainings and refresher sessions are required for UNICEF staff and implementing partners, design, deliver and implement HACT training or refresher courses
•  Assiss Deputy Representative to co-ordinate Audit preparations in Programme Management areas and the consolidation of the documentatons required for the audit including full documentation of each self-assessment exercise as well as documentation of all HACT assurance related activities
•  Develops approach of, and conducts special assignments in Programme Partnership areas as directed by the country office management and in compilance with the organisational policies and procedures. Formulates pragmatic recommendations and secures the agreement of management to mitigate the identified risks. Monitorsand assesses adequacy of actions taken to ensure the risks are managed
•  Assists Deputy Representative and Planning Specialist to co-ordinate with Sections in UNICEF Offices (Accra and Tamale) and facilitates the conduct of Micro Assessments by an independent auditor as may be required and to support and facilitate the annual audits of implementing partners

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Requirement
Education:

University degree in Business Administration, Management, Audit, Accounting or any other field. Advance University Degree in Accounting or CA qualification is highly desirable

Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of internal and financial audit experience in organisations. Experience in fraud/investigative work, as well as in IT audit. Work in developing countries and experience in an inter-governmental organisational desirable

Other Skills and Attributes:

•  In-depth knowledge of internal auditing, professional standards and their application
•  Sound knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures
•  First-rate analytical skills and proven knowledge of management principles. Good knowledge of financial matters
•  Ability to establish priorities, conceive and execute work against a sound work plan
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion
•  Initiative and resourcefulness. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and auditees, with sensitivity, in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment
•  Current knowledge of UNICEF internal Control issues and policies, as well as related operations, programming policies and procedures. Ability to work in a team and under pressure
•  Computer skills, including internet navigation, VISION and various office applications

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English required. Another UN language is an asset. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset

Competency Profile:

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

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 supported 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:

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

Closing Date:  20th December 2012

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY