{SNV Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

SNV is a Dutch Based International Development Organisation that provides Capacity Development Services to local institutions and organizations in more than 30 developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

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.

Our strategic choices are Agriculture, Renewable energy and Water and sanitation (WASH).

SNV’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa (SNV WCA Office) is located in Ouagadougou.

Partnership & Resources Mobilization has become SNV’s main priority, this is to build up its financial capacities and diversify its funding sources. In this light SNV aims to strengthen its partnerships and mobilize resources at national, regional & international level.

Description Of Job

Introduction
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. It contributes to poverty alleviation through (1) increasing Production, Income and Employment (PIE) and (2) increasing access to Quality Basic Services (BASE).

SNV Ghana Country Sector Programmes provide a framework for delivery of capacity development services for impact. The programmes are aligned to Ghana’s national development priorities and targets and the SNV global strategy for the period 2007-2015 “Local Impact Global Presence”. The overall objective of the sector programmes is to work together with strategic partners to deliver comprehensive integrated packages of services to groups of clients.

In the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, SNV Ghana aims to contribute towards an increased access to sustainable, equitable and affordable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services particularly in rural and peri-urban communities of Ghana through the following strategic approaches and actions:

•  Establishment and facilitation of multi stakeholder platforms and processes
•  Enhancing sector coordination
•  Facilitating local/community led solutions and innovations
•  Strengthening sector governance and accountability mechanisms
•  Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for enhanced sector effectiveness and efficiency,
•  Facilitating the use of results oriented approaches such as Performance Based Contracting
•  Capacity Development of public, private and civil society institutions/organisations
•  Knowledge brokering

As part of a team of WASH Advisors, the Senior Associate Advisor will be working at macro (national) and meso (districts and regions) levels.

Key responsibilities:
Capacity development services to WASH clients:

•  Take the lead role in sector studies to identify constraints and opportunities and to develop market-based solutions and approaches
•  Investigate and stimulate public-private and civil society partnership
•  Deliver advisory services as agreed upon with the clients in the assignment contracts, observing SNV’s quality standards
•  Conduct progress monitoring and assignment reviews with clients, and take an active role in impact studies

Positioning and general program support:

•  Ensure quality, visibility and up-scaling of SNV expertise in the country and to position SNV Ghana as a knowledgeable organisation with a clear profile and focus in the WASH sector
•  Maintain up-to-date information on sector developments through an on-going analysis of trends and issues
•  Provide policy input for positioning and profiling of SNV Ghana as well as for the direction of the WASH sector in Ghana
•  Proactively identify funding opportunities for the country WASH programme and develop proposals for funding

Multi stakeholder platforms and sector coordination:

•  Develop and maintain a professional network with stakeholders at the national level for mutual learning and scaling up
•  Facilitate sector coordination activities with other donors and (I)NGOs working on water supply and sanitation
•  Initiate strategic partnerships with actors for joint service delivery, knowledge development, and resource mobilisation purposes

Learning and team work:

•  Support the other WASH Advisors and their clients by providing support to and where necessary coaching the other (national and international) WASH Advisors to develop a strong WASH expertise team
•  Stimulate learning and sharing of best practices in the sector
•  Identify needs and coordinate with other expertise Advisors to create  flexible multi disciplinary advisory teams

Knowledge development, management and brokering:

•  Identify, present and publish best practices and lessons learned
•  Stimulate and create an enabling environment for knowledge sharing and learning within SNV but also between SNV, clients, and partners
•  Take the lead in action research on WASH approaches and techniques
•  Take an active role in national and international knowledge exchange networks

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

•  Master’s Degree in social science, development studies or other relevant degree or experience in a related technical or management discipline (Water Resource/systems Management, Sanitary or Public Health Engineering or other relevant degree with specialisation in water supply, sanitation and hygiene service provision)

Specific knowledge for the position:

•  Comprehension of WASH approaches and concepts
•  Strong knowledge and experience in policy, planning and management issues related to the sector including WASH approaches and concepts
•  Knowledge of good governance practices, and approaches dealing with gender-sensitive, social inclusion and empowerment principles
•  Demonstrable high level of competence in training and advisory methods
•  Understanding and ability to use evidence-based approaches to capacity development
•  Knowledge of value chain development approaches

Experience:

•  7-10 years of experience in WASH or WASH related service delivery
•  Professional work experience in developing countries
•  Experience in working in community-based water supply and sanitation program implementation
•  Experience with service delivery mechanisms, including financial management and cost recovery mechanisms
•  Experience in conducting sector analysis and reviews
•  Experience and working knowledge on the technical and social aspects related to operation and maintenance functions of water and sanitation schemes/facilities
•  Experience in advisory service delivery, facilitation and training with public sector actors
•  Experience in facilitating workshops, networking, building alliances and organisational and institutional change processes
•  Experience in knowledge development and management and able to publish articles
•  Readiness to work and frequently travel in rural areas with minimal amenities

Skills:

•  Excellent communication, facilitation and reporting skills;
•  Strategic analytical skills for sector analysis and identification of market-based solutions and knowledge development
•  Survey, design, implementation, O&M and monitoring skills for the provision of rural water supply schemes and sanitation facilities
•  Pro-active attitude, active networking, lobbying and knowledge brokering skills with clients/partners;
•  Coaching skills (client staff and colleagues) and knowledge searching skills
•  Knowledge of value chain development and results/performance based contracting approaches

How To Apply For The Job

Please send a detailed copy of your most recent CV to :

The Human Resource Advisor,
SNV Ghana
P O BOX KIA 30284
Accra 6 Mankata close
Airport Residential Area, Accra.

Or drop it at our office at 6 Mankata close, airport residential area (behind NSS)

Tel: 0302-776198/775240.
Or Email: snvgh_hr@yahoo.com. Also visit our website: www.snvworld.org

Closing Date: 17 September, 2012

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-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 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.

Description Of Job

Job Reference: OBTL/WVG
Department/Group: Operations

Reports to: Operations Director

Job Summary:
To provide leadership in the form of technical and managerial support to field staff in the Operations Base and to ensure transformational Development through the implementation of Sponsorship and non Sponsorship projects.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Ensure consolidation of ADP management reports and update on special projects
•  Lead to ensure timely preparation and submission of midyear and annual reports by Projects in the Operations Base
•  Ensure availability of Project/program Information for input into Project Management Information System (PMIS)
•  Consolidate logistics and staff needs of ADPs and projects for review
•  Lead Project budgeting process & reviews ensuring carry forward processes are completed, review Project Field Financial Reports and give support to keep projects on track
•  Lead capacity building processes for field staff
•  Conduct project visits and lead project monitoring processes by staff and partners
•  Lead planning processes involving assessments, Designs/Redesigns, Evaluations and transition as well as lessons learnt events
•  Ensure well coordinated and effective communication between Operations Base, Projects and Head Office
•  Lead review of Sponsorship KPIs and provide sponsorship management support for ADPs and ensure Sponsorship management standards are met and child protection policies are adhered to by all staff and partners

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•  Educational level required: Post Graduate or Master’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development studies/planning, Social Sciences disciplines or related field
•  Experience: 5 years in managerial position and 3 years in leadership position in development programs with a proven track record of managing a team and ability to prioritise work and personal life
•  Program and Human Resource management skills
•  Experience in program assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, report writing and emergency response is preferred
•  Stronger skills in data analysis, research work and community based programs
•  Stronger problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
•  Thorough knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of Lotus Notes is preferred
•  Ability to make quick decisions and to demonstrate servant leadership and foster a team oriented atmosphere
•  Integrity, honesty, and accountability to both the team and the community
•  Stronger knowledge in Design, Monitoring & Evaluation

How To Apply For The Job

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

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2012

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people 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 opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-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 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.

Description Of Job

Job Reference: CHN/WVG

Reports to: National Director

Job Summary:
To lead in the delivery of the Child Health Now Campaign at the national level, liaise, support and work closely with colleagues involved on the issue of health and community empowerment nationally. ensure the national Child Health Now Campaign is effectively linked to World Vision’s Regional and Global campaigns.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Develop and update the national campaign strategy
•  Manage the integration of the Child Health Now Campaign into other areas of Ministry, seeking buy-in from colleagues
•  Coordinate the cost effective implementation of the campaign in partnership with colleagues
•  Coordinate public and government engagement on child health
•  Ensure CHN – related activities at the local, district and national levels are linked to CHN engagement at the regional and global levels
•  Ensure the sustainability of the campaign

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Sciences
•  At least 5 years experience in development/advocacy or human rights
•  Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking
•  Successful track record in project management and in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns
•  Experience of working with government and cross functional teams
•  Experience in coalition building and ability to rally coalitions and networks to take positions on specific policy issues
•  Background on Policies work knowledge/experience, networking and programme management
•  Ability to facilitate the creation of cross functional project teams and the development of national strategies. Understands work from a process point of view and uses measurement and accountability systems effectively. Excellent time-management and prioritisation

How To Apply For The Job

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

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2012

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people 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 opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

Women are at the heart of CARE’s community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources.

CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

Description Of Job

CARE International is recruiting candidates for an anticipated Complementary Basic Education project in Ghana.

Job Summary:
The CBES will buttress the process of pulling together a standard package of CBE materials and procedures, ensure the translation and printing of the standard package, set up feedback loops with Implementing Partners on possible tweaking of the package, and support the training of IPs, DEOs, and Master Trainers in the use of the package.

In addition the CBE Specialist will assure quality control on the use of the model, in collaboration with DEOs and IPs.

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Qualification, Skills & Competences:

•  Advanced degree in education with a focus on child centered teaching methods, teacher training, curriculum development, local language learning, or assessment.
•  A minimum of 6 years experience working in the field of complementary basic education, mother tongue education, or teacher training
•  Demonstrated ability to work with NGOs and with government agencies to review, to adjust and to refine models that support complimentary basic education.
•  Availability to travel extensively in Ghana
•  Fluency in one or more local languages would be an advantage

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 31st August, 2012.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

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

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

Women are at the heart of CARE’s community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources.

CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

Description Of Job

CARE International is recruiting candidates for an anticipated Complementary Basic Education project in Ghana.

Job Summary:
The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CBE program, supervising the core Management Unit team and liaising with GES senior management, DFID, and the Management Unit Board.

•  The TL will ensure that the MU identifies, contracts, audits, monitors, and provides capacity building training to the implementing partners to deliver CBE programmes.
•  The MU will also work with other departments in the MOE on curricula, supporting the minimum standards of a CBE package, and monitor them while enabling the Government to learn how best to deliver CBE to out-of-school Children.
•  The Team Leader will also work with the GPE process to ensure that there is synergy between the two programmes and with the CBE Alliance to advocate for a wider use of the standard package of CBE.

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Qualification, Skills & Competences:

•  Master’s degree or higher in Education, Management or a related field is desired
•  10 to 15 years of relevant experience in educational development, drawing on particular experience in teacher training, community mobilization, education management, technical assistance to government ministries, curriculum development and/or learning assessments.
•  Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate international, local staff and counterparts into a cohesive, productive team.
•  Experience working on large-scale projects and with donor project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
•  Skill in planning and executing the scale up of models in a short period of time.
•  Demonstrated experience in influencing government policy making, working with coalitions to campaign for policy changes, disseminating knowledge, communications, etc.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 31st August, 2012.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Management Sciences For Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

MSH seeks a Chief of Party to provide strategic leadership, management, and direction for anticipated regional planning and reproductive health program aimed at increasing the access and use of family planning services.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chief of Party leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Oversee implementation of program activities and provides high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
•  Serve as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services are maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met.
•  Adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement, ensuring sufficient financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for submission to USAID.
•  Collaborate with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives, building and maintaining productive relationships.
•  Supervise direct reports with a particular focus on achievement of their key tasks and project deliverables.
•  Communicate, implement, and assure adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines and values; develops staff skills and knowledge; and facilitates supervisee success and professional development whenever possible.
•  Serve as the primary liaison for communication with USAID, US Government representatives, partners, civil society organizations, appropriate officials from local governments and municipalities and representatives from other donor and development agencies.

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health or other relevant discipline.
•  At least 15 years senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing complex health/family planning programs in West Africa. Preference given to those candidates with family planning programs experience.
•  Ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of international quality health service delivery programs.   Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence policy and program decisions with senior government and donor officials.
•  Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted project.
•  Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
•  Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
•  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations.
•  Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
•  Fluency in French and English.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or email it directly to

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

{Management Sciences for Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

•  The Technical Director works in close collaboration with the Project Director and serves as a member of the Project Executive Management Team. S/he participates in the determination of partner scopes of work and the negotiation of performance indicators and targets to assure that expectations and required results are fully understood.
•  The Technical Director assists the Project Director with project management (including operations, human resources and finance management), monitoring project progress against benchmarks and supervising project support functions.
•  The Technical Director is responsible for ensuring that the Project functions efficiently, directly supervising administrative staff and providing oversight to all subcontract management issues.
•  Additionally, she or he collaborates with the Project Director in assuring that all technical activities under the Project are implemented in a timely and effective manner and in compliance with the terms of the Project contract.
•  The Technical Director is aware of and adheres to MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards and procedures in all project management responsibilities.

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Medical degree or Doctorate in Public Health.
•  Ten (10) years experience in the field of primary health care with in-depth technical knowledge of implementing HIV/AIDS and/or family planning and reproductive health programs as well as maternal and child health and other infectious disease projects.   Previous West Africa experience preferred.
•  At least 5 years experience in managing donor funded projects and in the design and implementation of overseas health projects.
•  The ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of primary health care programs
•  Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence policy and programs decisions with senior government and donor officials and to liaise with senior MOH officials, University Professors and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community.
•  Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English and French
•  Strong computer skills, which includes word processing, graphic programs and excel spread sheets
•  Familiarity with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
•  The ability to foster team work and to work as a team member.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

{Management Sciences for Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Gender Advisor provides leadership in the development of gender-centered programming to build the capacity of country stakeholders (including Ministries, civil society organizations, and other partners).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Conceptualize, design, and implement activities that are developmentally appropriate and address the different needs of boys and girls.
•  Evaluate and integrate proven models that provide vulnerable adolescent girls with tailored and comprehensive services appropriate for their needs.
•  Contribute to the establishment of community gathering places for pre-adolescent and adolescent girls that provide psychosocial support and other core services, such as vocational training, healthcare, nutrition, and other essential social services.
•  Ensure that gender and vulnerability issues are addressed in key Project states and that the Project provides ongoing support and outreach for girls’ continuation—or return to—school.
•  Build capacity to develop and scale up efforts to achieve community-level service provision and comprehensive services. Ensure quality of care for all gender-related services through ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
•  Ensure linkages and coordination with social development counterparts, other USG-funded activities in West Africa, and other partners in the public and private sector.

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Master’s Degree in public health, or related field.
•  A minimum of 6 years senior-level experience in gender analysis and integration in large internationally funded health programs.
•  Experience with field monitoring activities to identify specific gender issues, document, and share lessons learned for potential program users and public relations purposes, including press releases, press conferences, and content for other media events.
•  Commitment to bringing change to achieve gender equality.
•  Knowledge in specific gender issues in public health
•  Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
•  Strategic thinker with people skills and managerial, coordination, and organizational skills. Strong demonstrated writing, editing, and formatting skills.
•  Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•  Fluency in English and French is required.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

{Management Sciences for Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Technical Advisor will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and the program’s technical staff to provide strategic inputs

The Chief of Party leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Oversee implementation of program activities and provides high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
•  Serve as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services are maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met.
•  Adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement, ensuring sufficient financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for submission to USAID.
•  Collaborate with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives, building and maintaining productive relationships.
•  Supervise direct reports with a particular focus on achievement of their key tasks and project deliverables.
•  Communicate, implement, and assure adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines and values; develops staff skills and knowledge; and facilitates supervisee success and professional development whenever possible.
•  Serve as the primary liaison for communication with USAID, US Government representatives, partners, civil society organizations, appropriate officials from local governments and municipalities and representatives from other donor and development agencies.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health or other relevant discipline.
•  At least 15 years senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing complex health/family planning programs in West Africa. Preference given to those candidates with family planning programs experience.
•  Ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of international quality health service delivery programs.   Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence policy and program decisions with senior government and donor officials.
•  Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted project.
•  Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
•  Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
•  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations.
•  Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
•  Fluency in French and English.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your  CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and coordinate communication and technical exchange between various groups implementing best practices throughout West African region. Raise and maintain profile of project’s effect on health in region. Ensure communication and collaboration among project technical staff in geographically distant areas in region. Develop standard operating procedures for documentation and dissemination of Best Practices and Key Intervention Packages.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Develop protocols for technical exchange and collaboration within and between groups who are implementing the project’s Key Intervention Packages (KIPs) through the Learning Collaborative Approach.
•  Coordinate and lead communication in the Learning Collaboratives.
•  Coordinate and train users of project information systems to work effectively.
•  Work with local journalists to promote project’s impact on the region’s population.
•  Develop supporting material to disseminate impact of project within the region.
•  Share Best Practices and project knowledge and experience with other projects in MSH.
•  Develop communication protocols for internal communication among project technical staff.
•  Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant for Information Technology to identify robust, simple sustainable platforms for knowledge storage, sharing and collaboration within the project and also with project participants and stakeholders.
•  Take part in, and play an active role in technical exchange networks
•  Develop standard operating procedures for the capture of key intervention packages for dissemination.
•  Lead the process of report writing and packaging.
•  Develop standard operating procedures for external communication of project impact.

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience in knowledge management, marketing, communications, journalism, or library sciences.
•  Minimum of 6 years experience in a similar knowledge management role, preferably on a USG-funded project.
•  Experience in international development and global health preferred, knowledge of international programs, strategies, donors and organizations.
•  Experience in media training.
•  Experience in facilitating teamwork in geographically separated teams.
•  Knowledge of health communications, brand development, special events, and advocacy.
•  Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
•  Excellent writing and editing skills.
•  Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
•  Ability to network and facilitate strong working relationships between partners.
•  Understanding of knowledge management and experience adopting, adapting, and applying knowledge to communicate more effectively.
•  Experience in organizing and implementing events and programs.
•  In-depth appreciation of IT and its utilization.
•  Fundamental understanding of information content and associated issues.
•  Experience in evaluating and conducting operations research around the impact of knowledge uptake.
•  Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Fluency in English and French required.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your  CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and coordinate communication and technical exchange between various groups implementing best practices

throughout West African region. Raise and maintain profile of project’s effect on health in region. Ensure

communication and collaboration among project technical staff in geographically distant areas in region. Develop

standard operating procedures for documentation and dissemination of Best Practices and Key Intervention Packages.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Develop protocols for technical exchange and collaboration within and between groups who are implementing the

project’s Key Intervention Packages (KIPs) through the Learning Collaborative Approach.
•  Coordinate and lead communication in the Learning Collaboratives.
•  Coordinate and train users of project information systems to work effectively.
•  Work with local journalists to promote project’s impact on the region’s population.
•  Develop supporting material to disseminate impact of project within the region.
•  Share Best Practices and project knowledge and experience with other projects in MSH.
•  Develop communication protocols for internal communication among project technical staff.
•  Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant for Information Technology to identify robust, simple sustainable

platforms for knowledge storage, sharing and collaboration within the project and also with project participants and

stakeholders.
•  Take part in, and play an active role in technical exchange networks
•  Develop standard operating procedures for the capture of key intervention packages for dissemination.
•  Lead the process of report writing and packaging.
•  Develop standard operating procedures for external communication of project impact.

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience in knowledge management, marketing, communications,

journalism, or library sciences.
•  Minimum of 6 years experience in a similar knowledge management role, preferably on a USG-funded project.
•  Experience in international development and global health preferred, knowledge of international programs,

strategies, donors and organizations.
•  Experience in media training.
•  Experience in facilitating teamwork in geographically separated teams.
•  Knowledge of health communications, brand development, special events, and advocacy.
•  Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment,

and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
•  Excellent writing and editing skills.
•  Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
•  Ability to network and facilitate strong working relationships between partners.
•  Understanding of knowledge management and experience adopting, adapting, and applying knowledge to communicate more

effectively.
•  Experience in organizing and implementing events and programs.
•  In-depth appreciation of IT and its utilization.
•  Fundamental understanding of information content and associated issues.
•  Experience in evaluating and conducting operations research around the impact of knowledge uptake.
•  Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Fluency in English and French required.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your  CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a

disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.