{Care International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-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 seeks a Gender Specialist for an upcoming, four (4) year program in Ghana.

This project has a heavy focus on providing technical expertise to the Ghana Education Service in early grade literacy and numeracy for primary school students.  The project aims to improve reading skills in 2 million primary students by 2016.

SUMMARY

•  The Gender Specialist will provide leadership, direction, and coordination to integrate gender, ensuring that boys and girls and men and women will have their different needs analyzed and addressed with respect to the provision and improvement of early grade reading and numeracy skills in Ghana.
•  The Gender Specialist will use existing documentation and develop tools to enhance and expand on existing gender analysis to better understand the context and dynamics at a play related to gender and education in Ghana.
•  In addition, the Gender Specialist will lead development and coordination of trainings  for project staff, government officials, teachers and parents to raise awareness and provide tools for dialogue and communication  and action to improve gender relations.
•  The Gender Specialist will work closely with the Gender Education Unit ensuring alignment with the National Gender Action Plan and providing technical support as needed.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

•  Status: Accompanied
•  Anticipated start date: October 2012
•  Ghanaian nationals preferred.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree in International Development, Women’s Studies, Education or related field or Bachelors and additional 5 years field experience.
•  Background/qualifications in gender transformative programming, gender analysis,
•  Minimum of 5 years experience working in the education or gender programming in an developing country,
•  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and effectively communicate new or sensitive topics;
•  Knowledge and experience with participatory planning methodologies that promote learning and social change
•  Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
•  Superior written and oral skills in English are essential.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

Ghanaian nationals preferred.

How To Apply For The Job

Apply on-line today at:

www.care.org/careers

or send detailed CV to

Charity.Gyasi@co.care.org

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

Closing Date:  31 August, 2012

{Care International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-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 seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming, four (4) year program in Ghana.  This project has a heavy focus on providing technical expertise to the Ghana Education Service in early grade literacy and numeracy for primary school students.

The project aims to improve reading skills in 2 million primary students by 2016.

SUMMARY
The DCOP will be the technical and administrative assistant supervisor of all project activities and will be the assistant senior in-country project representative with overall responsibility for supervising project staff, and managing relations with partners and sub-grantees (both international and local).

The DCOP will assist the Chief of Party with coordinating program activities among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries, especially school officials, District Education Offices, Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and USAID personnel.

The DCOP will assist the Chief of Party to ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality.

The DCOP has partial responsibility for financial accountability and reporting to USAID and the CARE home office.

The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in Accra, Ghana.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

•  Expected Travel Percentage: 40%
•  Schedule: Full-time
•  Status: Accompanied
•  Anticipated start date: October 2012

Qualification Required & Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Master‘s degree and five years of relevant experience post degree, including four years of relevant experience in developing countries; or a PhD/EdD degree
•  Previous COP/DCOP experience
•  In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations, systems and procedures for managing complex grants programs with many partners and customers is mandatory.
•  Strong people management skills with the ability to provide guidance and support.
•  Strong communication, both oral and written, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop excellent relations with donor officials and key local stakeholders.
•  Demonstrated knowledge of Ghana’s education sector structure, planning, and management. Technical experience in areas such as teacher training and support supervision, primary education, early grade reading and literacy, local language mapping, pedagogical frameworks, education systems and community mobilization;
•  Knowledge and experience in education and development in West Africa;
•  Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity;
•  Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication and interpersonal skills;
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
•  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

How To Apply For The Job

Apply on-line today at:

www.care.org/careers

or send detailed CV to

Charity.Gyasi@co.care.org

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

Closing Date:  31 August, 2012

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

SNV is a Dutch Based International Development Organization 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

SNV-Ghana is a Dutch development organisation that aims to strengthen the capacity of Ghanaian organizations to improve access to basic services and income and employment for the poor.

SNV is now implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT) through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy.

HITT aims to contribute to sustainable, scalable, pro-poor economic growth in Ghana as well as six other countries through the development and implementation of an integrated, market-driven tourism Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system targeting the informal economy.

More specifically, the HITT programme aims to expand access for disadvantaged groups (in particular women, youth, under skilled and semi-skilled) to practical and market-oriented vocational training and facilitate direct links with the tourism industry to maximise opportunities for production, income and employment for participants.

SNV is implementing the HITT Programme in Ghana in partnership with the Opportunities Industrialization Centre, Ghana (OICG)

Location:  Accra with frequent travels to other regions

Objectives of the assignment:

•  Lead the HITT project team in Ghana to meet impact target including providing strategic direction in programme design and implementation, developing detailed implementation plans, day-to-day management and mentoring SNV and partner staff
•  Lead the development of curriculum, training material and approaches and the delivery and monitoring of Train the Trainer & Training of Beneficiaries for targeted occupations in Ghana
•  Identify synergies and develop strategic partnerships with government TVET institutions, training providers, development organizations, and the private sector to ensure additional funding for the implementation of trainings and that HITT training is implemented effectively and sustainable beyond the life of the project
•  Identify and document best practices, innovations and lessons learned from piloting the HITT learning and curriculum development approach in Ghana
•  Support HITT implementation globally through sharing best practise from HITT Ghana, inputting into the HITT learning, curriculum and enabling environment global approach
•  Raise the profile of  the HITT initiative in Ghana through public relations activities
•  Manage the HITT budget and fulfil SNV and EC reporting requirements to a high level

Qualification Required & Experience

Consultant Qualifications

•  In-depth understanding of the tourism and hospitality sector of Ghana
•  In-depth understanding of the TVET sector of Ghana and existing supply of TVET for the tourism sector
•  Proven track record of developing tourism curriculum and training material and designing and implementing trainings (Training of Trainer and end beneficiaries)
•  Proven track record engaging and developing strategic partnerships with the private sector
•  Practical experience and demonstrated knowledge on designing, developing, implementing and evaluating TVET programmes for the informal sector
•  Demonstrated experience in managing the implementation and monitoring of donor funded projects
•  Masters degree in hospitality and tourism, human resource development or other relevant field of study
•  Excellent written and spoken English skills and sound report writing skills

Timelines and contract term
A National Associate Advisor Contract of approximately 93 days will be offered from 06 August 2012 to 31 January 2013 – with possibilities of extension until January 2014 for approximately 96 days.

The selected candidate should be ready to start work on September 3, 2012.

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
Airport Residential Area
Accra.

or

personally drop it at our 0ffice located at 6 Mankata close airport residential area (behind National Service Secretariat)

Or Email:

snvgh_hr@yahoo.com

Also visit our website, www.snvworld.org

Tel: 0302-776198/775240.

Closing Date:  03 August, 2012

{CHREP-Aid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Established on 30th May 2012, the Centre for Human Rights Enforcement & Prisoners Aid (CHREP-Aid) is a non-profit and a charitable organization that works to promote the welfare of vulnerable and marginalised groups especially prisoners and people in detention in Ghana. The founder of CHREP-Aid Ghana, Lawyer Kwaku Antwi-Agyei, based his strong conviction to advocate for the enforcement of human rights to eradicate injustice from the Ghanaian Penal System and to advocate for a Justice System where Prison Homes shall become Reformative Centres. CHREP-Aid is a not-for-profit campaigning for the rights of people in prison and the progressive reform of the Ghanaian Penal System. Established in 2012, CHREP-Aid has a well established voice in public debate on the Ghanaian Justice System. CHREP-Aid is based in Sunyani, Ghana.

Description Of Job

•  To research the opportunities available in relation to income generation from large and small trusts, statutory grant making bodies.
•  To research, develop and maintain database of small trusts and funds.
•  In collaboration with the Programmes Director coordinate letter based approaches to multiple fund givers.
•  To record and acknowledge any donations from small trusts.
•  In collaboration with the Programmes Director and in line with CHREP-Aid’s current fundraising strategy, to formulate project specific fundraising letters/correspondence.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience/Skills

•  Experience of writing fundraising applications within the voluntary sector
•  Some knowledge of and commitment to CHREP-Aid’s vision and aims
•  Experience of developing and maintaining excel spreadsheets.

Line management:
This role is managed by the Programmes Director with supervision and guidance provided.

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested please contact:-

chrepaid.gh@gmail.com

for an application form and send it to us with a sample of your written work by 27 September (email, address and phone number are on the form).

Closing Date: 10th August, 2012

Samples of written work should be no more than 1,000 words and should not have been edited by anyone but you (you can submit excerpts from longer pieces of writing).

{CHREP-Aid,Sunyani,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Established on 30th May 2012, the Centre for Human Rights Enforcement & Prisoners Aid (CHREP-Aid) is a non-profit and a charitable organization that works to promote the welfare of vulnerable and marginalised groups especially prisoners and people in detention in Ghana. The founder of CHREP-Aid Ghana, Lawyer Kwaku Antwi-Agyei, based his strong conviction to advocate for the enforcement of human rights to eradicate injustice from the Ghanaian Penal System and to advocate for a Justice System where Prison Homes shall become Reformative Centres. CHREP-Aid is a not-for-profit campaigning for the rights of people in prison and the progressive reform of the Ghanaian Penal System. Established in 2012, CHREP-Aid has a well established voice in public debate on the Ghanaian Justice System. CHREP-Aid is based in Sunyani, Ghana.

Description Of Job

Working in four main areas your tasks would include:

Policy
Research, preparing summaries of reports and policy documents, drafting bulletins, briefings, consultation responses and submissions to government inquiries

Campaigns
Research, preparing reports and other written materials, planning campaign actions, coordinating input to campaigns from people with experience of the criminal justice system

Event organization
Events organisation including administration, note taking, report writing

Media
Drafting news releases and website content, maintaining our media contacts database

You may be asked to do other appropriate tasks

Qualification Required & Experience

Person specification

We are looking for someone with:

•  Commitment to CHREP-Aid’s aims
•  Knowledge of the criminal justice system and issues relating to people in the criminal justice system
•  Knowledge of political systems and current affairs
•  Excellent writing skills (ability to write for different audiences, e.g. for CHREP-Aid’s magazine and for politicians)
•  Research skills (use of internet search engines)
•  Computer literacy (comfortable using word, excel, email)
•  Good organisational skills
•  Attention to detail

Terms & Conditions
We will reimburse travel expenses in Brong Ahafo (up to 15 cedis a day) and reimburse lunch expenses up to 5 cedis (receipts must be provided).  We are looking for someone who can make an initial commitment of 2-3 days a week for three months.

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested please contact:-

chrepaid.gh@gmail.com

for an application form and send it to us with a sample of your written work by Friday 27 September (email, address and phone number are on the form).

Closing Date: 10th August, 2012

Samples of written work should be no more than 1,000 words and should not have been edited by anyone but you (you can submit excerpts from longer pieces of writing).

{West Africa Trade Hub,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

The USAID West Africa Trade Hub project is recruiting for the above position.

A Grants and Contracts Co-ordinator who will lead and co-ordinate the award of grants and procurement contracts under the project across multiple technical sectors, and ensure compliance with the project’s grant manual and relevant USAID rules & regulations.

The Grants and Contracts Co-ordinator will report to the Deputy Director and work closely with the technical sectors to develop and monitor grant awards to clients and stakeholders working with the Trade Hub to achieve common objectives

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
•  At least 3 years’ work experience, including experience with USAID grants and contracts
•  Excellent writing skills in English; good working knowledge in French

How To Apply For The Job

See www.watradehub.com/jobs  to apply

Closing Date: 03 August, 2012

{RTI International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1956 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Description Of Job

RTI International is seeking candidates for a variety of project leadership and technical advisory position for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Please note the job location will likely be in Tamale, but is subject to change.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum 5-10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programmes required, with prior experience working on large USAID-funded projects
•  Strong knowledge of USAID and PMI reporting indicators
•  Demonstrated experience in the design of M&E systems and quality assurance protocols. Master’s Degree in public health or related field

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to:

GHrecruitment@rti.org

and indicate “Ghana Malaria” in the subject title. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 10th August, 2012

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

{RTI International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1956 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Description Of Job

RTI International is seeking candidates for a variety of project leadership and technical advisory position for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Please note the job location will likely be in Tamale, but is subject to change.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Clinical background required (Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Nurse, or other clinical operation) as well as 5-10 years of experience in malaria prevention and control programmes funded by USAID or another donor
•  In-depth technical knowledge of malaria interventions being used in Ghana, including ACTs, RDTs, IPTp and ITNs
•  Prior experience collaborating with NMCP. MD, B.Pharm with a Master’s degree in public health or field related to malaria or epidemiology

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to:

GHrecruitment@rti.org

and indicate “Ghana Malaria” in the subject title. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 10th August, 2012

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

{RTI International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1956 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Description Of Job

RTI International is seeking candidates for a variety of project leadership and technical advisory position for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Please note the job location will likely be in Tamale, but is subject to change.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum 10-15 years of experience in designing and managing complex health programmes in developing countries, preferably in malaria prevention and control or related
•  Previous experience as Chief of Party for USAID-funded health projects or similar high-level management positions working with USAID  funding
•  Demonstrated diplomatic and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence amongst diverse team members as well as relations with government officials, donors and the international community
•  Demonstrated knowledge of United States Government/President’s Malaria Initiative procedures pertaining to activity design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Master’s Degree in public health or related field

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to:

GHrecruitment@rti.org

and indicate “Ghana Malaria” in the subject title. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 10th August, 2012

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

{UN World Food Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

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

Internal Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/Stores/006/2012
Duration: 1 year fixed Term (renewable)
Post Grade: GS-4

Purpose:
The incumbent will be based at the offices of UNHRD and will be required to perform the following duties:-

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Receive all the WRP food and non-food commodities;
•  Report on the quantity of the received commodities and ensure that quantities dispatched as per consignor’s documents match with quantities received and endorse documents;
•  Maintain clean and pest-free storing conditions;
•  Ensure good warehousing practices; Supervise the off loading and stacking of the commodities, follow up tracking of the commodities in pipeline and report the same to the appropriate personnel;
•  Maintain records and/or ensure that assistants assigned to the various stores keep records of the food stuff offloaded/loaded at the warehouses, adhering to the WRP systems;
•  Control incoming goods both food and non-food commodities by such methods as physical counts, random weight checks, rejection of any spoiled commodity, reconditioning of underweight bags, etc;
•  Sign waybills of received and dispatched cargo;
•  Deliver goods on request against official and approved documentation;
•  Keep updated records on stack cards, and/or computer inventory lists;
•  Make periodic physical inventory checks;
•  Perform other related duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•  Secondary School Education
•  At least (3) three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of transport, administration, accounting, statistics or another related field. At least one year at the G3 Level or equivalent
•  Experience in using computers and other software packages

Languages: Fluency in both written and oral English

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked “Storekeeper, HRD” and sent to the address below or hand delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

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

Closing Date: 02 August, 2012

Only short-listed candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY