{Habitat for Humanity Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Habitat for Humanity Ghana is a non profit christain housing organisation that seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habibat welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to work towards eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and making adequate, afforable shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHG seeks experienced candidates to fill the following positions in the head office, Accra – Ghana.

Urban Programme Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the National Director, the urban programme manager is responsible for the strategic planning, design, monitoring, supporting implementation and evaluation urban housing projects. He/she will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of Habitat for humanity Ghana’s urban initiatives with partner organisations, monitoring and evaluating of the urban initiatives and building the capacity of the national office and partners with rears to all matters relating to urban enabling programmes and housing value chain interventions. The emphasis of this program is around (a) scaled urban housing value chain initiative to increase access to decent, afforable housing and sustainble communities, (b) promotion of urban housing and settlement issues (c) direct community empowerment for housing related projects, and (d) advocacy work for responsible urban settlement governance.

Qualification / Experience

•  A Masters Degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Economics or related discipline
•  A minimum of 7 years experience in poverty reduction programmes, specifically in urban poverty reduction of which at least 5 years are at senior management levels.
•  Experience in one or more of the following will be considered beneficial, microfinance, water and sanitation projects, low-cost housing, housing value chain interventions, training, urban projects and management of institutional project funding.
•  Good interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
•  Effective coordinator and team leader
•  Demonstrated ability to engage at the highest levels with donors and development agencies, government officials and UN Agencies.

How To Apply For The Job

For detailed job descriptions, please visit our website:- www.habitatghana.org

Interested applicants should submit their CVs and motivational letters to:-

management@habitatghana.org

Closing Date: 12 September, 2012

{Ghana Blind Union,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Description Of Job

•  Coordinate the women’s desk
•  Ensure the effective running of GBU Gender projects( women wing)
•  Monitoring
•  Narrative and Financial reporting

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a related feild. e.g  sociology, social work, disability studies.
•  Knowledge in gender issues.
•  Background in accounting is an added advantage.
•  Must have good communication and writing skills.

How To Apply For The Job

Submit a CV at the offices of the Ghana Blind Union by hand or email to:- lizbettyy@yahoo.com by 14th September 2012. All letters must be addressd to the:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GHANA BLIND UNION
P. O. BOX AC 496
ACCRA

Call. 0307010382 or 0302680101 for more information.

Closing Date: 07 October, 2012

{Millennium Villages Project,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

The Millennium Villages Project, supported by Millennium Promise Alliance and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is a bottom-up approach to lift developing country villages out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The Millennium Villages’ team of experts in Agriculture, Nutrition and Health, Economics, Energy, Water, Agribusiness, Environment and Information Technology are working with local communities and governments to apply a proven holistic package of interventions to help villages get out of extreme poverty and meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With support from Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom, a SADA Millennium Village has been established in parts of the West Mamprusi and Builsa Districts of the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. The project area covers a cluster of contiguous rural communities with an estimated population of 25,000 people.

Description Of Job

JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities/Duties:
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Project Assistant will:

•  Maintain the Project Secretariat
•  Receive incoming and outgoing calls
•  Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
•  Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
•  Arrange appointments and maintain supervisor’s calendar; receive, screen and place visitors/calls and answer queries with discretion.
•  Act as first point of contact for the Millennium Villages Project at the secretariat
•  Assist Cluster Manager and other managers to organize meetings, roundtables, thematic group meetings and evaluations, as well as arrange both internal and external meetings relating to project implementation.
•  Record minutes of all project meetings and prepare draft reports for the Cluster Manager.
•  Maintain and continuously update an inventory of all relevant contact persons and stakeholders, including GoG, and UNDP officials, Development Partners and Consultants for the purpose of ensuring regular contact /liaison between the project and stakeholders
•  Establish filing system for the Project and co-ordinate the disposal of all un –needed documents and records
•  Receive, screen, log and route correspondence and ensure follow-up
•  Assist in the collection, collation and analysis of data and reports provided by institutions supported by the Project.
•  Support all staff in assigned project based work, help in editing and translating into English.

Terms of offer
MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Professional Experience:
Education:

•  A minimum of undergraduate degree in Management,Administration,or Office Management or other relevant qualifications
•  Secretarial studies will be an added advantage

Work Experience

•  At least 3 years progressively responsible administrative work experience or in other related field preferably in a large international setting.
•  Good computer skills, including MS word, Excel and spreadsheets.
•  Fluency in English.

Key Competencies:          

•  Ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex environment.
•  Ability to work systematically, accurately, independently and under pressure.
•  Ability to draft clear and concise communications and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•  Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
•  Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
•  Excellent writing and analytical skills.
•  Teamwork ability to establish good working relations with colleagues and stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
•  Ability to maintain pleasant stature and respond to queries diplomatically on the phone and to visitors at the office.
•  Ability to perform detailed work and to have high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: SADA.MVP@millenniumpromise.org with copies to employment@mdgwca.org and jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org.“Application for SADA MVP Project Assistant” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Closing Date: 19 Septembe, 2012

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.millenniumvillages.org,
www.millenniumpromise.org,
www.unmillenniumproject.org,
www.mdgcentre.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

{Millennium Villages Project,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

The Millennium Villages Project, supported by Millennium Promise Alliance and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is a bottom-up approach to lift developing country villages out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The Millennium Villages’ team of experts in Agriculture, Nutrition and Health, Economics, Energy, Water, Agribusiness, Environment and Information Technology are working with local communities and governments to apply a proven holistic package of interventions to help villages get out of extreme poverty and meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With support from Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom, a SADA Millennium Village has been established in parts of the West Mamprusi and Builsa Districts of the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. The project area covers a cluster of contiguous rural communities with an estimated population of 25,000 people.

Description Of Job

JOB SUMMARY
Purpose of the position:
The role of the Gender Specialist will be mainly responsible for strengthening the capacities and mainstream gender across all the sectors of the Millennium Village in northern Ghana

Responsibilities/Duties:
The Duties and Responsibilities of the Gender Specialist will be as follows:

•  Conduct a gender baseline study on the socio-economic and cultural aspects of women, men, boys and girls in the project zone
•  Develop a gender mainstreaming strategy to be effectively implemented
•  Identify and support the implementation of effective methods and strategies with convincing results in the increase of girls schooling rate at primary and secondary schools and to monitor their implementation
•  Identify and support the implementation of effective methods and strategies with convincing results in the improvement of teenage girls and boys rights as regards sexual and reproductive health and protection against HIV/AIDS and to monitor their implementation
•  Support the development and the implementation of intervention plans to carry out activities that will increase the girls capacity to take part in educational, productive and civil activities, with special emphasis on infrastructures that can reduce the time constraint of teenage girls and women in particular as regards transport, water, sanitation and energy
•  Identify and support the implementation of effective methods and strategies with convincing results in allowing girls and women to access income generating activities
•  Initiate and/or improve data collection on gender issues, analyse and create the conditions for sharing lessons learned/experiences gained at village and all levels
•  Create the partnership conditions with all national and international governmental and nongovernmental organisations intervening on gender in the project zone

Terms of offer:
MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Professional Experience:

•  University degree in sociology, Gender studies, Anthropology,sustainable development or any other discipline relevant to the position
•  Minimum of 3 years practical experience in gender equality and promotion of women’s empowerment activities
•  Working experience with central, decentralized governments and NGOs
•  Strong skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary team work with local, national and international partners
•  Strong skills in the use of MS software
•  Strong skills in oral and written communication in English and local language
•  Strong writing skills (reports, articles, & publications)
•  Skills in facilitating trainings, community mobilization, and sensitization meetings, with various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, local population, women’s groups, religious and traditional leaders, and the private sector partners.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: SADA.MVP@millenniumpromise.org with copies to employment@mdgwca.org and jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org.“Application for SADA MVP Gender Specialist” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Closing Date: 19 September, 2012

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.millenniumvillages.org,
www.millenniumpromise.org,
www.unmillenniumproject.org,
www.mdgcentre.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

{Confidential,Ashanti Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

A reputable education and literacy centered non-governmental organization based in accra with programmes in Ashanti Region, invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of:- Executive Director

Position Summary

The Executive Director provides overall leadership and is responsible for the management of the programmes and operations of the organisation in accordance with its stated purpose and ensures that optimum results are achieved in relation to the resources of the organisation. The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Trustees, provides professional and administrative support and ensures that the policy decisions of the board are carried out.

Skills / Competencies Required

•  Proven organisational, leadership and human resource skills and experience.
•  Proven budgeting and financial administration
•  Proven ability to develop strategies and action plans.
•  Strong team leader and ability to manage and supervise
•  Oral and written communication and public relation skills
•  Proficiency in computer software applications.

Desirable Qualifications

Good first degree or higher in education, business, public or social administration or related field with a minimum of five (5) years experience as executive director / senior manager preferably in NGO sector. Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Mid-career individuals are encouraged to apply.

Detailed resume with a covering letter and contact telephone number may be  submitted by email to:-

edsearch2012@gmail.com

Closing Date: 14 September, 2012

{UNDP,Northern Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Duration of appointment: 8 Months
Duty Station:  Tamale (Will cover Yendi and Tamale)
Type of appointment: Service Contract

Reporting to the field coordinator, and working closly with the HSP Programme Manager, the Field Specialist will lead the implementation and coordination of Human Security Programme in Yendi and Tamale. Under the supervision of the field coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for:

Key Tasks:

•  Work closely with the field programme coordinator to ensure effective and efficient management, planning and implementation of Human security interventions in assigned programme site.
•  Through participatory approaches mobilize communities to identify locality specific human security chanllenges and lead formulation of evidence based responsed, including periodic review of progress made in addressing human security threats by and with participating communities, in close consultation with Municipal Human Security Coordination teams
•  Assist in promoting the strategies for joint programming, ensuring synergies and complementarities within the framework of “protection and “empowerment”
•  Create mechanisms for participatory planning and management of the human security programme and promote local ownership
•  Coordinate quarterly meeting of the Human Security coordinating meeting in Tamale and Yendi to ensure HSP concept is mainstreamed at the local level.
•  Provide technical support to the respective Municipal/Metropolitan assemblies through the Municipal Human Security Coordinating Teams in identifying, documenting and sharing information on emerging human security threats and other developmental challenges.

Competencies:

•  Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP and focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positive, constructive attitude and the ability to lead strategic planning, result-based management and reporting
•  Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure and demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities and demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
•  Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
•  Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback and remain calm, incontrol and good humoured even under pressure.

Qualifications:

A minimum of Master’s Degree in social Science (Human Security, political science, sociology, development planning, development economics, international relations and/or international development) with minimum 5 years of progressive experience working on human security and/or holistic development including project management at national level. Familiarity with programmatic issues surrounding conflict prevention an important asset.

Expression of Interest: Qualified candidates are requested to send their application marked “HSP Field Specialist – Tamale” with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below:

The Human Resource Unit
U.N.D.P Office
(Next to the Ghana National Fires Service Hqtrs)

Closing Date: 10 September, 2012

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working to improve peoples’s lives and well-being through applied behavioral and social science research in education, health, workforce development and economic growth .

Description Of Job

AIR is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana and invites applications for senior and mid-level position above.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will oversee implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation requirements including data collection in the field and compilation of data based on records in the MOE;

Prepare case studies and descriptive reports about program initiatives; will work with officials in the MOE to access data and improve their monitoring and evaluation systems.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates should have an undergraduate in Education or social sciences (Masters Degree preferred) and minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the monitoring and evaluation of international development projects, preferably in education and training or a related field.
•  Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and knowledge of Excel and Access are a must.

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit@air.org

Closing Date: 17 September, 2012

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working to improve peoples’s lives and well-being through applied behavioral and social science research in education, health, workforce development and economic growth .

Description Of Job

AIR is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana and invites applications for senior and mid-level position above.

The MIS Advisor will support the Ministry of Education (MOE) to develop, deploy and/or integrate a Management Information System (MIS) for its education programs.

•  She/he will collaborate with the MOE,  other stakeholders, and cooperating partners to design and implement user-friendly MIS that provides high quality and secured data and is compatible with systems in other government ministries.
•  She/he will work to increase MOE demand for quality information, use of data as a tool for evidence-based decisions;
•  Help the project to demonstrate that project interventions result in observable and measurable improvement in the education services;
•  Lead MIS/ICT training workshops for MOE staff responsible for this area.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates must have a Master’s in one of the following or related fields.
•  Management Information Systems, Technology Policy and Telecommunication; and must demonstrate 5 year(s) of relevant experience actively managing projects which would include utilization and strengthening of MIS/ICTs

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit@air.org

Closing Date: 17 September, 2012

{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working to improve peoples’s lives and well-being through applied behavioral and social science research in education, health, workforce development and economic growth .

Description Of Job

AIR is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana and invites applications for senior and mid-level position above.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the Chief of Party (COP) in overall project management and implementation.

•  Candidates should possess strong management, administrative and writing skills, in addition to experience living and working in Africa.
•  The DCOP will provide strategic leadership and managerial direction to ensure the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates should have a Master’s degree in public administration, finance, or in a related field with a minimum of 10 years professional experience of which seven years should be in the administration of donor-funded programs.
•  Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID funded projects

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit@air.org

Closing Date: 17 September, 2012

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, is seeking mid and senior level technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded project.

The project is expected to increase international competitiveness, intra-region trade, and food security in the Western African region by assisting government, the private sector, and civil society organizations to realize the advantages of greater regional and global trade linkages and export-oriented business development. This advertisement is for positions to be based in Accra, Ghana with extensive travel throughout West Africa.

Chemonics is currently looking for qualified individuals in the following areas of expertise:

•  Trade capacity building & management
•  Trade policy & regional integration
•  Regional trade association building
•  Export business development
•  Transit & customs facilitation
•  Transport policy
•  Customs and border experts
•  Trade Finance & Investment

Qualification Required & Experience

•  An advanced degree in economics, international trade, business administration, agriculture or related field
•  Minimum of 8 years experience in area of expertise
•  Extensive experience working in Africa, particularly in Ghana
•  Proven ability to work collaboratively with government officials, international donors and private sector stakeholders
•  Excellent written and oral communications skills
•  Fluency in written and spoken English required, fluency in French preferred.

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV, cover letter, and phone contact information to:-

wathafricanpartnersrecruit@gmail.com  

Closing Date: 13 September, 2012

indicating your area of expertise in the subject line.