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

Background:
NetWorks Ghana is a USAID funded public health project managed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The project manages and provides technical assistance for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a large malaria prevention and control programme. The programme encompasses LLIN  distribution, community mobilisation and behaviour change communication, advocacy and operations research. It provides support to the National Malaria Control Programs (NMCP) and its partners to develop efficient, comprehensive and multi-channel sustainable programmes for achieving and maintaining high ownership and use levels of LLINs. The project builds on previous successful investments and efforts achieved through a range of public, private,  campaign and routine approaches to net ownership and use.

Networks Ghana is led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP), with partners Malaria Consortium, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH), and Mennonite Economic and Development Associates (MEDA).

Description Of Job

NetWorks Ghana is looking for qualified personnel to fill the technical position. The successful candidates will be recruited by either Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health or Malaria Consortium as indicated below.

MALARIA CONSORTIUM
Reports to: Chief of Party (NetWorks Ghana)

Job Purpose:
To provide high quality technical leadership, co-ordination and support to a nationwide programme of sustaining high LLIN coverage and use.

Key roles and responsibilities:

•  Provide leadership and oversee strategy related to the distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) through selected channels including the strengthening of a private/commercial sector
•  Provide the project, NMCP/MoH and partners with high quality technical advice and support related to LLIN continuous distribution
•  Support capacity development for the National Malaria Control Programme in LLIN continuous distributions:
Provide assistance to the NMCP for the development of National guidelines on LLIN continuous distribution planning and management
1)  Provide technical assistance to support planning and implementation of the LLIN distribution
2)  Work with the M&E team to provide support and technical advice to the NMCP to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of LLIN continuous distributions
•  Contribute to the development of behavioural change approaches at national and community levels to improve net use
•  Ensure that all project activities are technically sound and consistent with best practices and relevant to the specific malaria epidemiology of Ghana
•  Oversee training and orientation needs to assure quality improvement measures and the continuous monitoring of programme effectiveness
•  Co-ordinate with the NMCP and provide technical assistance in project related areas
•  Represent NetWorks at technical fora related to LLIN distribution and integrated vector control

Travel: Position will include frequent travels throughout Ghana

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Holds at least a Master’s degree in Health or Social Sciences or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of health, malaria or epidemiology
•  Significant experience in malaria prevention and control programmes especially in the distribution of LLINs
•  Possess substantial experience in designing, implementing and managing complex health projects in developing countries
•  Demonstrates strong management and technical experience
•  Has excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
•  Is able to collaborate with a range of partners in a way that leads to technically sound and productive malaria control interventions
•  Experience with USAID and PMI initiatives is an advantage

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

networks@jhuccp.org

Closing Date: 27 August, 2012

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

Background:
NetWorks Ghana is a USAID funded public health project managed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The project manages and provides technical assistance for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a large malaria prevention and control programme. The programme encompasses LLIN  distribution, community mobilisation and behaviour change communication, advocacy and operations research. It provides support to the National Malaria Control Programs (NMCP) and its partners to develop efficient, comprehensive and multi-channel sustainable programmes for achieving and maintaining high ownership and use levels of LLINs. The project builds on previous successful investments and efforts achieved through a range of public, private,  campaign and routine approaches to net ownership and use.

Networks Ghana is led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP), with partners Malaria Consortium, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH), and Mennonite Economic and Development Associates (MEDA).

Description Of Job

NetWorks Ghana is looking for qualified personnel to fill the technical position. The successful candidates will be recruited by either Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health or Malaria Consortium as indicated below.

JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH CENTRE FOR COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS
Reports to: National Project Co-ordinator (NetWorks Ghana)

Job Purpose:
To provide direction, technical support, management and implementation of the nationwide community mobilisation component of the NetWorks LLIN continuous distribution.

Key roles and responsibilities:

•  Identify the best practices in community mobilisation related to health education and to improve net ownership and use (net culture) at community level
•  Support the NMCP in community based interventions in improving net culture
•  Liaise with community leaders, religious institutions in improving net culture
•  Liaise with community leaders, religious institutions and other community based groups to advocate generally for their participation in malaria prevention and specifically in improving the net culture at community level
•  Collaborate closely with BCC Advisor to facilitate the scale up of strategy to improve net culture in all regions of Ghana
•  Provide technical and organisational capacity building assistance to Regional and District Health Management Teams and their partnering NGOs and FBOs in community mobilisation strategies to improve net culture
•  Supervise project staff and project-related support for social mobilisation field activities

Travel: Position will include frequent travels throughout Ghana

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Master’s degree in Health, Social Sciences or other related field with a minimum of 5 years experience managing the implementation of a community-based project in malaria prevention or similar public health intervention
•  Skills in planning, design and implementation of participatory strategies to improve lives at community level
•  Experience in community mobilisation, strengthening RHMTs, DHMTs and collaborating NGOs
•  Strong working experience with local partners in Ghana, both private and public
•  Ability to work independently and manage numerous tasks and report timely
•  Excellent diplomatic, representational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
•  Excellent writing and presentation skills
•  Strong computer skills

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

networks@jhuccp.org

Closing Date: 27 August, 2012

{British High Commission (BHC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets, and overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK’s vibrant economy. It has two parent government departments, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Description of Job

The British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy for an LE2 Regional Trade Coordinator in the UK Trade & Investment section.

UKTI Ghana is a small but busy team which offers a diverse, lively and challenging range of experience and opportunities to the successful applicant. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with the right experience and competences, to be part of an award-winning international trade organization.

The main elements of the job include

•  Acting as lead UKTI contact for the UK West African Regional Commercial Network on trade promotion and trade opportunities in agreed sectors. The regional network includes Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra Leone
•  Acting as a link between the regional network and UK business, including advising on market strategy to UK business new to the region and those already active in Ghana
•  Coordinating a range of trade support services through UKTI’s chargeable services with the regional network
•  Supporting the regional network to help manage activities such as key visits across several markets, and promote business opportunities including uploading and updating information on UKTI website
•  Lead on coordinating/ monitoring and evaluation of a client contact database

Qualification Required & Experience

The skills/attributes of the successful applicant will include:

•  prioritising in a fast-paced work environment, working largely unsupervised, delivering to deadlines and agreed targets;
•  excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in both English and French. It is essential for the candidate to communicate in French as regional network includes mainly French speaking countries;
•  a good team player with good organisational skills;
•  ability to think strategically and creatively – to identify the potential for joining up different strands of activity between the UKTI global network, BHC teams and between the BHC, DFID, British Council and Partners Across Government (PAGS); and to embrace change and opportunities to do things better/differently
•  computer literate with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint, and able to manage information effectively with available computer systems, databases and website;
•  a good sense of marketing in order to present a positive and professional image to UK & Ghanaian stakeholders/customers, both in terms of communication and presentation of services

The successful applicant is likely to have one or more of the following:

•  educated to degree level (or equivalent work experience) preferably in a business/marketing related field;
•  comprehensive knowledge of the Ghanaian private and public sectors and economy in general;
•  an understanding of international trade issues;
•  public speaking skills;

The successful applicant will need to:

•  observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies;
•  show some flexibility over working hours;

How To Apply For The Job

Information for applicants
The monthly salary range for LE 2 positions in the BHC is GHc1,885 (rising in increments of GHc 73 based on performance) to a maximum of GHc2,907. The starting salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s experience and skills, but will be in the range GHc1,885 to GHc 2031.

The appointment is available on a 2 year contract, and subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.

The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under
Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal security
clearance.

Candidates should send their applications and CV for the attention of:

HR Manager
British High Commission
P.O. Box 296
Accra

Closing Date: 24 August, 2012

with the envelope clearly marked LE2 Regional Trade Coordinator.

The closing date for applications is 24 August, 2012. Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted soon after. The successful applicant will be expected to start work as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful applicant will need to pass (or have passed) an internal security clearance process.

The British High Commission Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at:

http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/

{Millennium Villages Project,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-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 Community mobilisation and institutions Coordinator is responsible for the establishment and general administration of the governance structure of the Millennium Village. He/She will work closely with community leaders, decentralised government departments, relevant institutions at the district and regional level and other team members to facilitate the effective implementation of the project and that sustainable relationships are attained. The incumbent should build strong relationships with the community members and other relevant institutions with a focus on impact, results and community ownership of all empowerment processes. The overall goal of the position is to assist the village in achieving the MDGs.

The Community Mobilization and institutions Coordinator will report directly to the Team leader.  As well, the incumbent will liaise with appropriate Millennium Village Regional specialists
Responsibilities/Duties:

•  Help the sector teams in their efforts to align MVP implementation with the decentralized government systems of Ghana.
•  Develop and build strong partnerships with partners at district and regional levels.
•  Working closely with the Team leader, build frameworks for collaborations with government, non-government and private sector partners.
•  Sensitization and mobilization of the community to participate in project activities.
•  Organize and facilitate appropriate training programs for the community and the committees.
•  The training of village-level governance, the proxy power, leadership and community mobilization;
•  Work with committees within the community (e.g. in the field of agriculture, primary health care, infrastructure), the planning and implementation of interventions to achieve the Millennium Development Goals;
•  Coordinate the training of villagers in the areas of health, infrastructure, business and community development;
•  Provide assistance to the Administrator Group in the daily operations of the village;
•  Act as liaison between the leadership of the group, community, local authorities and government institutions
•  Coordinate with the Team Leader to plan strategic communication messages and campaigns for behaviour change needed for success of key interventions in your sector
•  Provide the necessary technical support to Community based Committees so as to strengthen the overall performance of the project.
•  Identify together with the community the relevant interventions for the community and facilitate their full participation towards project ownership.
•  Carry out any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Team leader and the Regional specialists.

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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications/Requirements:

•  A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences /Humanities or relevant field; with experience and/or training in both communication and community mobilisation
•  Ability to work closely with community leaders, the manager of the village, the Earth Institute Millennium Villages Scientists team and local officials and government;
•  Ability to work closely with rural communities on issues of community development and on the proxy power;
•  Practical experience in working with institutions
•  Skills in community mobilization and facilitation
•  Practical knowledge and application of community dynamics in an integrated community project
•  Experience working in an integrated community development project
•  Dissemination of knowledge
•  Proven problem solving and organisational skills, flexibility and calm under pressure
•  Computer literate
•  Fluency in local languages
•  Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
•  Must have excellent organizational skills, be self-motivated, be a team player and detail-oriented

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: sadamvp@gmail.com with copies to employment@mdgwca.org and jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org. “Application for SADA MVP Community Mobilization Coordinator” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Closing Date: 28 August, 2012

We invite you to learn more about us at:

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

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

Description Of Job

Programme Officer – Operations Sector – Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
(Local Agent Group I) – REF. VAC 2012-01-ISD.

The Delegation of the European Union to Ghana seeks to recruit a well qualified, driven and motivated colleague to provide professional, technical, strategic and advisory support to our dynamic and international team of Development Program Managers.

Scope of Work:

•  The Candidate will advise on and manage, under the supervision of the Head of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Section, the implementation of projects and programs of development assistance and of financial and technical co-operation with Ghana in the fields of Natural Resources, Environment and Rural Development
•  The Candidate will assist the Head of Section in co-ordinating the sub-section’s activities, where required

Status: Full Time Local Agent
Duration: After successfully completing a probationary period of 6 months the applicant will be offered a contract of undetermined duration.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Education/Experience – University Degree – Masters Degree or equivalent. At least 5 years experience in an organization (ministry, agency, NGO, CBO), dealing with issues related to Natural Resources, Environment and/or Rural Development. Experience of more than 5 years will be considered as an advantage
•  The Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of English. Practical knowledge of French will be considered an asset

Eligibility:
The vacancy is open to all nationalities. Candidates will be recruited locally. Any non Ghanaian national must be in compliance with local law with regard to authorization to reside and work in Ghana.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should consult the Delegation’s website: (http://www.delgha.ec.europa.eu/en/index.htm) for a detailed job profile and the standard CV template.

The application: (letter of motivation + completed standard CV) must be clearly marked “VAC 2012-01-ISD” and be submitted in hard copy only no later than 12:00h (noon) local time, on Monday 3rd September, 2012. Late applications will not be considered.

Delegation of the European Union to Ghana
P. O. Box 9505
KIA, Accra

Or hand delivered (against acknowledgment of receipt) to:

The Round House 81 Cantonments Road, Accra

Closing Date: 03 September, 2012

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

BASICS International a grassroot NGO, whose mission is to end child labour, illiteracy and injustices on children in Ghana.

Description Of Job

NGO, seeking personal assistant to work with Executive Director.

•  Deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager’s absence;
•  Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management
•  Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
•  Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of their manager;
•  Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
•  Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must have minimum of Bachelor Degree, however Master Degree  can be an advantage.
•  Must be computer literate, (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
•  Perferably someone who has lived or worked outside of Ghana. Able to work in a multi cultural environment
•  Must speak be able to speak fluent English and  Ga,
•  Must be willing to work long hours.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should:

•  Submit a CV ( maximum 2 pages) – Please name file name- as your name ( example  Kojo Mensah/CV)
•  Also in body of email (NOT as an attachment) —please send introduction letter ( must outline education, experience, skills and any creative skills, also include age, and languages spoken- and international experience in any).

Send to:  HR@basicsinternational.org
Subject:  Personal Assistant/ “Your name”
NO CALLS.

Closing Date: 27 August, 2012

{ActionAid Ghana,Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Description Of Job

ActionAid Ghana (AAG) is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above vacancy on three (3) year renewable contract basis.

Duty Station: Zebilla – Upper West Region

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Local Rights Programme Manager (LRPM) of the Upper East Local Rights Programme (UELRP), the Programme Officer is responsible for facilitating the development and operations of the LRP in its thematic foci.

Basic Salary: GHS 931.29 i.e (Band 3; Step 1)

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:
Knowledge:

•  A First Degree in Social Science with 2 years’ work experience. Thorough understanding of the cultural issues in the Upper East Region is key and ability to speak a local language is an advantage. A background in sponsorship is also an advantage

Behavioural:

•  Core: Planning and organisation; teamwork, gender awareness and sensitivity; problem analysis; organisational sensitivity; results orientation; quality orientation; learning ability; self-organisation; oral communication; oral presentation; written communication; listening; stress tolerance; relationship management; influencing/negotiation skills
•  Others: Creativity; independence; integrity, tenacity, behavioural flexibility, initiative discipline

How To Apply For The Job

Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted as below. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable. Completed Application Forms should be returned to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box An 19083
Accra-North

Tel: 0302-764931/2

Closing Date: 24 August, 2012

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{ActionAid Ghana,Tamale – Northern Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Description Of Job

ActionAid Ghana (AAG) is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above vacancy on three (3) year renewable contract basis.

Duty Station: Tamale – Northern Region

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Local Rights Programme Manager, the Sponsorship Officer is responsible for coordinating sponsorship activities with partner institutions and communities to meet the standards of the Child sponsorship objectives.

Job Circumstance: The role involves very frequent travel within Ghana, especially to sponsorship communities Basic Salary: GHS 931.29 i.e (Band 3; Step 1)

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:
Knowledge:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences. A strong background in statistics, marketing and ability to speak a local language are advantageous. The candidate must also have 2 years’ experience in sponsorship work

Behavioural:

•  TCore: Planning and organisation; tolerance, problem analysis; team work, results orientation; quality orientation; organisational sensitivity; learning ability; self-organisation; oral communication; oral presentation; written communication; listening; sensitivity; impact; socialability; influencing/negotiating
•  TOthers: Creativity; independence; integrity, dependability, trustworthy

How To Apply For The Job

Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted as below. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable. Completed Application Forms should be returned to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box An 19083
Accra-North

Tel: 0302-764931/2

Closing Date: 24 August, 2012

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{ActionAid Ghana,Tumu – Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Description Of Job

ActionAid Ghana (AAG) is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above vacancy on three (3) year renewable contract basis.

Duty Station: Tumu – Upper West Region

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Upper West Local Rights Programme (UWLRP).

This includes the management of programmes and projects, human, material and financial resources; providing leadership; supporting the team of staff to be able to deliver on programme objectives and providing technical support to partner institutions and community allies.

Job Circumstances: The role involves very frequent within Ghana Basic Salary: GHS 2,281.07 i.e (Band 5; Step 3)

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:
Knowledge:

•  Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences + 5 years relevant experience, OR
•  A thorough understanding of HRBA and cultural issues in the Upper West Region are key and ability to speak a local language is an advantage

Behavioural:

•  Core: Leadership; planning and organisation; management control; problem analysis; results orientation; quality orientation; organisational sensitivity; oral communication; oral presentation; written communication; listening; sensitivity; persuasiveness; negotiating; impact; stress tolerance. influencing/negotiating
•  Others: Teamwork; creativity; independence; initiative; ambition; integrity; discipline; organisational loyalty; gender awareness

How To Apply For The Job

Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted as below. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable. Completed Application Forms should be returned to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Or

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box An 19083
Accra-North

Tel: 0302-764931/2

Closing Date: 24 August, 2012

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”