{CHF International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

This position’s holder will develop and maintain geographic information system data base for CHF and its partner districts;

•  Support partners to develop a GIS-based monitoring system;
•  Ensure data is accurately entered, up to date and available at all times; document important GIS procedures as available for all users of GIS;
•  Design general maps to illustrate CHF programs’ impact; liaise with CHF partners to facilitate data collection and transfer;
•  Promote data standards and map product standards;
•  To improve the quality of raw map and Geo code system used for CHF maps design;
•  Design activity maps per program or per activity according relevancy;
•  Produce maps of CHF activities according identified needs;
•  And support partners to  develop their GIS systems.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/he will report to the Senior Management Systems Advisor and must have:

•  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in GIS and/or Geography, or a B.S. degree in Information Knowledge Management, etc. with evidence of 3 years daily experience using GIS in those fields;
•  Field experience in the management of interpersonal development programs, agricultural interventions, and working with host governmental agencies is desirable;
•  Knowledge and experience with ERSI GIS software packages, Google Maps and web-based GIS applications is essential;
•  Knowledge of GIS coding and programing languages for use in web-based applications preferred, experience with database creation and maintenance;
•  Previous experience with USAID grants, especially programmatic reporting requirements, is preferred;
•  Capable of performing regular travel to the field;
•  Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision;
•  Fluency in spoken and written English; Experience working in the Northern Region of Ghana; and
•  Ability to speak more than two Ghanaian languages is an advantage.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)

{CHF International,Tamale Gushegu and Salaga,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

6 positions; 2 to be based in each of Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga

Two Contract/Grant Officers will establish and design and oversee systems for the management of sub-awards, contracts and procurement under the program.

•  S/he will also ensure complete and accurate documentation of all grants, contracts, and procurement and that all necessary tendering is completed in an open and transparent fashion.
•  They will monitor the financial management of the subcontracts and grant under contracts (GUCs).
•  They will evaluate the initial financial management capacity of each subcontract and GUCs and provide on-the-job training on CHF tools for financial management, accounting, and reporting.
•  They will also analyze program sub-recipient disbursements against performance, process monthly drawdown requests for CHF and payments to implementing partners.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/hewill report to the Contracts /Grants Manager and must have:

•  Master’s degree in business administration, public health, management, or equivalent degree with relevant experience;
•  At least 5 years of experience, at least 2 of which in grants management and financial/operational systems is essential;
•  Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with complex financial information; Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donor, international organizations and local CBOs;
•  Substantial experience working with USAID-supported projects and knowledge of USAID financial regulations and procedure; and Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary:

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified, proactive, motivational and resourceful persons to fill the above position.

Reports to: Operations Director
Supervises: 8 staff

Purpose of the position:
The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of the Ghana Rural Water Project (GRWP), ensuring timely achievement of planned activities in a manner that conforms to professional, organisational and donor standards.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Provide leadership to the project team and define targets for all project units whilst ensuring targets are met timely within approved budgets
•  Build and facilitate integration of GRWP operations with the Area Development Programmes (ADPs) as appropriate
•  Provide technical backstopping to the implementation team and linkages with the Learning Centre, Communities of Practice, research and academic institutions to tap improved WASH methodologies
•  Ensure sufficient and timely flow of management and operational information and reports to the various stakeholders in World Vision, accordingly to established reporting standards and protocol
•  Supervise the appropriate use and stewardship of all project assets and finances in accordance with World Vision’s policies and ensure implementation of recommendations made by operational reviews/evaluations and financial audits
•  Provide capacity building support, counsellings and mentoring to the project staff in a manner that overall managerial and technical capacity of the team is enhanced
•  Network with other agencies to foster synergies, information sharing and scale up of WASH interventions and participate in the development of concept

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:

Minimum Education level required:

•  Education: Master’s degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioural science, public health, project management, with minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management position or
•  Degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioural science, public health, project management with a minimum of 8 years of experience in similar field, two of which should be in the WASH sector

Other Competencies/Attributes:

•  Deep understanding and hands-on experience in managing large and complex donor-funded projects, including strategic and business planning skills and a good appreciation of financial management
•  Ability to build trust and relationships, organise people and manage performance of teams
•  Strong public relations, communication, co-ordination and networking skills
•  Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English. A working knowledge of French is an advantage
•  Proficiency in use of a wide range of statistical and computer programmes for project information management

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job title as the subject to:

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 18 December, 2012

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunities employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary:

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified, proactive, motivational and resourceful persons to fill the above position.

Reports to: Ministry Quality & Strategy Director
Supervises: 4 Technical Specialists

Purpose of the position:
To advise, lead and co-ordinate National Office (NO). Strategy formulation, development, implementation and evaluation; follow-up on the implementation of Peer Review recommendations and provide leadership and line supervision to technical specialists in the sectors of health, WASH, education and agriculture/food security/natural resource management, ensuring adequate and effective co-ordination of technical support is provided for WVG ministry operations.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Lead and co-ordinate the National Office strategy development, implementation, monitoring (including reporting), evaluation, review and dissemination in alignment with partnership and regional strategies
•  Lead and co-ordinate the contextualisation and development of global strategies and standards for use at the National Office
•  Co-ordinate the development of intervention sector and departmental specific strategies
•  Lead the development of NO Annual operating plan and follow up on its implementation and reporting
•  Participate in the review of proposals for funding to ensure their alignment with the National Office Strategy
•  Create a clear understanding of the performance standards and indicators in all operating units of the National Office in alignment with the NO Strategy
•  Establish and maintain a NO dashboard to track NO, ADPs, Sectors and Divisional Strategy Implementation with all respect to indicators and targets and report regularly on their performance status
•  Provide leadership and line management to a team of programme technical specialists, including coaching, mentoring and performance management
•  Represent World Vision Ghana at meetings, conferences and other related and relevant fora relating to Ministry Quality and Strategy
•  Establish clear guidance and mechanisms for the effective integration of intervention sector and departments in WVG mainstream ministry

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:
Minimum Education level required:

•  Education: Master’s Degree in Planning, Development Studies, Management, or any other Social Sciences
•  Experience: 7 to 10 years of business experience with 5+ years of extensive strategy consulting and developing
•  Preferred: Technical experience in any other sector such as Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, Food Security, or Education is highly preferred

Other Competencies:

•  Programme/Project management skills
•  Leadership and Co-ordination skills
•  Training (Capacity Building) skills
•  Has a broad understanding of the humanitarian industry issues, trends and strategies
•  Strong communication and facilitation skills and interpersonal skills at a senior management level
•  Strong ability to build senior relationships and influence at all levels within an organisation
•  Ability to manage multiple key strategy projects and initiatives, including setting strategy direction
•   Experience in building a business case with both Financial and strategic rationale to support any business-driven initiative
•  Posses humanitarian business acumen and ability to read and synthesise with various financial and industry specific productivity and competitive analysis reports
•  Experience in working within a fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multi-cultural business environment
•  Thorough knowledge of MS Office suite and Lotus Notes, Knowledge of other statistical packages such as SPSS an advantage
•  Adequate skills in planning and conducting research

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job title as the subject to:

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 18 December, 2012

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunities employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprentiship.

Job Summary

Specific Procurement Notice
Government of the Republic of Ghana
Ministry of Education
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)
GHANA SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (GSTDP)

PROJECT ID: P118112
CREDIT NO: 4875-GH

This specific Procurement Notice follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which appeared in the Development Business on 24th August 2011.

The Government of Ghana has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Ghana Skills and Technology Development Project (GSTDP) in the amount of US$70m and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this facility to eligible payments under the contract for the engagement of suitably qualified individuals for the above position to be passed at the Project Support Unit of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) in Accra.

Duties:
The Grant Specialist will:

•  Assist in developing and implementing guidelines to be followed for potential beneficiaries of the Fund. This involves developing appropriate selection criteria of beneficiaries for each funding window of the Fund;
•  Assist in reviewing strategic plans, business plans and proposals submitted by beneficiaries of the Fund against the guidelines for each window;
•  Assist in critically reviewing strategic plans and proposals submitted by applicants and seeking clarifications on vague and unclear issues;
•  Arrange for Technical Review Process meetings;
•  Make recommendations for successful applicants of the Fund;
•  Conduct initial assessments and short-listing strategic plans and proposals meeting the established criteria for review by the relevant bodies; and
•  Participate in the determination of key selection criteria for Fund beneficiaries as per established priority areas

Perform other tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Must have a graduate degree in business, economics development, social sciences, business administration, or other related fields;
•  Minimum of 5 years experience in grant management, and commitment to acquire additional skills needed for the assignment;
•  Good communications and team-working skills;
•  Experience in a financial institution, World Bank or similar projects highly desirable;
•  Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office tools;

How To Apply For The Job

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) now invites interested and qualified individuals to submit typewritten application letters and curriculum vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services for the position described above. These should include:

•  Description of similar assignments
•  Experience in similar conditions
•  Availability of appropriate skills

Written expressions of interest must be delivered by 4.00pm at the address below:

The Project Coordinator
Project Support Unit
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
P. O. Box M651
Accra

Attn: Procurement Specialist

Location: No 2, 2nd Nii Kokonya Road, East legon, Near America House, Accra
Telephone: 0202-052203; 0209-990173; 0209-977890
Email: procurement@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 13 December, 2012

{World Food Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The office of the UN World Food Programme, Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the above vacancy.

Duration: 1 year fixed Term (renewable)
Post Grade: NOB

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision of the Head of Programme the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•  Responsible for Health/Nutrition activities in the Country Office. This includes liaising with project implementing authorities and undertaking visits to view project outputs, outcomes;
•  Assist the Country Office the implementation of other aspects of the Country Programme including results-based monitoring of Annual Performance Plans to ensure programmes are complied with WFP policies, criteria and established procedures
•  Assist in aligning WFP nutrition activities with national nutrition strategies and programmes and promote coherence of nutrition approaches, in close coordination and collaboration with UN, Government institutions and other key stakeholders
•  Represent WFP national and interagency technical meetings on nutrition and maternal and Child Health and Nutrition and advocate for nutrition interventions as and when required;
•  Work with other UN Agencies to attain the objectives of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework in nutrition related themes;
•  Assist the government on the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated in the Letter of Understanding and ensure that reports required WFP are accurate and provided as scheduled;
•  Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;
•  Provide technical support and guidance to the WFP Sub-office on nutrition and component implementation related issues;
•  Perform other related duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•  Minimum of University Degree but preferably Master Degree in the field of Nutrition of related field
•  At least five (5) years of progressively responsible support experience in the field of nutrition or related field at national or regional level
•  Excellent knowledge of computer software

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked: Programme Officer (Nutrition) and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P.. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 12 December, 2012

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

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

Project Summary:
IPA Ghana seeks a product officer to work on the “Enhancing the Productive Assets of Micro Entrepreneurs” (EPAME) project. EPAME is a project that examines the economic and social impact of a hybrid savings-loan product for micro entrepreneurs in developing countries.  The project examines whether marketing an untied savings-loan product with no restrictions on how capital from savings deposits and loan proceeds is invested, or a tied savings-loan product in which capital investment is dedicated ex ante to a specific firm asset leads to better productivity and growth outcomes for micro enterprises.  The EPAME project is undertaken in collaboration with Financial Republic (FR); a local micro-finance organization.

The Product Officer’s role is to facilitate the product offer, sign up, adoption and delivery of specific products to clients. The Product Officer must be able to build client trust, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, and focus on delivery to customers. The Product Officer must value and be able to collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.

Specifically the Product Officer will:

•  Coordinate with Field officers to identify clients who express interest in any of the product offers
•  Visit/follow up on interested clients and assist them to sign up for  the right product
•  Assist clients to fill all appropriate sign up and loan application forms
•  Coordinate with the FR Credit Officer/Branch Manager to schedule interview dates for clients
•  Communicate with clients and assist them to meet all product requirements
•  Invite clients for loan interviews when their scheduled time is due
•  Keep accurate records of clients
•  Report to the FR Operations Manager daily
•  Ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner
•  Accompany clients to purchase items for which the loan is disbursed
•  Ensure that the right products and services are given to the right Client
•  Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients
•  Analyze and clean client data
•  Perform any other work related tasks assigned by designated persons of authority

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Qualifications and Skills:

•  A minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Economics, marketing, Public relations or any related field
•  A strong understanding of customer/market dynamics and requirements.
•  Willingness to walk/travel
•  Willingness to work with uncooperative clients and ability to cope with rejection.
•  Fluency in any of the local languages (Twi, Ga, Ewe) is preferred
•  Excellent computer  knowledge and skills (especially MS Office Suit)
•  Experience in a similar position is preferred

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by email to: billkozo_uk@yahoo.co.uk copying  aowusu@poverty-action.org , using the subject line: Product Officer/Data Analyst:  Firstname Lastname

NB: CV’s should NOT exceed two pages and applicants should provide at least two credible references

Closing Date: 30 November, 2012

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