{Canadian High Commission in Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

The Canadian High Commission seeks to engage the services of a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor who will provide professional, technical, strategic and advisory support to the CIDA Ghana Programme team.

Status: Full Time Consultant (up to 20 days/month)
Duration: 2 years (with possibility of 1-year renewal)

Scope of Work:

The WASH Advisor will work closely with the CIDA Ghana Programme WASH team to provide technical assistance, project and programme monitoring, and advise on programme design and implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:

•  The Consultant must be a Ghanaian citizen or a current resident in Ghana for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months. Any non-Ghanaian citizen will be required to provide a valid residence and work permit (for a minimum of twelve (12) months)
•  The Consultant must have an advanced degree (master’s or doctoral degree) from a recognised university or relevant graduate diploma of a national institute in the field of environmental studies, public finance or administration, political sciences, development studies or other comparable fields
•  The Consultant must have a minimum of 7 years recent experience (within past 12 years) working in an advisory capacity in the area of water and sanitation in Ghana, including a strong rural water and basic sanitation component

Other Technical Requirements:

Applicants will also be assessed based on other technical requirements such as familiarity with development challenges in Ghana’s northern regions, experience in project planning and monitoring, and understanding of WASH policies/strategies, the impact of decentralization and the mandates of key central and local governments and agencies involved in the WASH sector in Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

A detailed copy of the TORs can be picked up from the reception at CIDA-PSU, 38 Independence Avenue. Applicants residing outside of Greater Accra Region can request a copy of the Request for Proposals by sending an e-mail request to:

info@psu-ghana.org

Qualified candidates are invited to pick up a “Request for Proposals” document from the CIDA PSU (38 Independence Avenue) for detailed instructions on how to apply. Applicants residing outside Greater Accra Region can request a copy of the Request for Proposals document by sending an e-mail request to: info@psu-ghana.org

Contracts Officer
CIDA-PSU, 38 Independence Avenue
Email: info@psu-ghana.org

Closing Date: 13th August, 2012

We thank everyone for their interest, however only candidates who meet the mandatory requirements will be contacted

{ActionAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-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.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Greater Accra/Volta Local Rights Programme of ActionAid Ghana. This includes the management of programmes/projects, human, material and financial resources.

It also involves providing leadership and supporting the team of staff to be able to deliver on programme objectives. The position holder will also be expected to provide technical support to partner institutions and community allies in the Local Rights Programme (LRP) of the regions.

Job Circumstances:
This is a three (3) year renewal contract employment. The role involves very frequent travel within Ghana and sometimes working beyond regular hours

Contacts:

•  Internally: with Head of Programmes, Country Director, Programme Managers, Head of Finance & Sponsorship, HR & Administration Manager, Thematic Policy Advisors and AA staff nationally and internationally
•  Externally: with key stakeholders, representatives of government, committees, international/local NGOs, various platforms and networks

Basic Salary: GH ¢2,471.16 (non-negotiable) i.e Band 5, Step 3

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualification:

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences + 5 years relevant experience, OR First Degree in the Social Sciences + 10 years relevant experience

Competencies
Behavioural

•  Core
a) Leadership; Coaching; planning and organization; management control; self-development; networking; problem analysis; results orientation; quality orientation; judgment; learning ability; self-organisation; oral communication; oral presentation; written communication; listening; persuasiveness; negotiation skills; impact; stress tolerance, human rights consciousness
•  Others
b) Teamwork; creativity; integrity; discipline; organizational loyalty; gender awareness

How To Apply For The Job

Full Job Descriptions And Person Specifications Available on AAG Website: www.actionaid.org/ghana

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: 03 August, 2012

This is a re-advertisement, previous candidates need NOT apply

“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.”

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

Description Of Job

•  Manage & Supervise work execution
•  Maintain programme schedules
•  Write office and project reports
•  Write proposals to raise funds for the Network
•  Develop and run an effective administrative and financial system for the Network
•  Maintain links with the media in Ghana and other African countries
•  Develop and maintain a data base of partners and other stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualification/Experience:

•  Minimum qualification is Bachelor’s degree preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Administration, Communication  and other related fields
•  Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar capacity
•  Must be Computer literate
•  Must have experience in Administration and fundraising
•  Conversant with web management
•  Experience managing an Office with little or no supervision
•  Experience in working with the media

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send CVs to:-

netmren@gmail.com

Indicate the job title “programmes manager” in your email subject line

Closing Date: 27 July, 2012

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

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

Description Of Job

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified and motivated persons for the following positions known as The Systems Approach to Improve and Sustain Food Security (SATISFY) in West Africa. This project is a five years project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and to be implemented by World Vision Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The ultimate outcome of the project is ‘improved food security status of people living in poor rural communities targeted by the project in these countries.

Reports to: Ghana SATISFY Project Manager
Supports: None
Job Reference: PO/WVG

Purpose of the Position:
To facilitate the delivery of all SATISFY project activities by way of community entry, mobilization, participation in project planning, implementation, monitoring, review as well as evaluation and collaboration with all relevant partners and stakeholders; working closely and with leadership support from the Ghana SATISFY field program manager.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Ensure the implementation of the SATISFY project planned activities in a timely manner and within the project budget
•  Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support to SATISFY project beneficiaries (farmers) and/or other project stakeholders as per the project activities planned
•  Ensure all SATISFY project activities implementation is guided by developed gender (with involvement of men/women in all project activities) and environmental impact strategies of the project
•  Plan and implement trainings for farmers and/or other SATISFY project beneficiaries and stakeholders in the project area (s) as per the planned project activities
•  Participate in SATISFY project meetings and share project activities implementation progress updates with other SATISFY project team members
•  Prepare project activity progress reports and submit to the Field Program Manager (FPM) in a timely manner
•  Lead the organization of project review sessions (annual workplan meetings…) at the district level with stakeholders, with support from the FPM and ADP manager(s)
•  Liaise with all project stakeholders and regularly share relevant project information as required for the successful project activities implementation at the ADP (district) level
•  Plan and coordinate logistics together with the project manager and/or ADP manager for project activities implementation in the assigned district(s)

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Minimum Qualification required: BA/BSc Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Food Security, Development studies, community development, planning or a related field
•  Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in food security or agriculture, development work or community mobilization
•  Strong knowledge of sustainable agricultural (and/or environmental) techniques
•  Knowledge of modern Food security and nutrition approaches
•  Strong capacity building skills (especially with people with no formal education)
•  Working knowledge of programs or the projects management cycle
•  NGOs experience (with World Vision will be an added advantage)
•  Knowledge and experience of the project area (s) will be an advantage
•  Former experience with CIDA related work will be an advantage
•  Monitoring, reporting and proposal writing skills

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: 27 July, 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 records checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Innovations For Poverty Action(IPA Ghana),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Description Of Job

Summary:
IPA seeks an Evaluation Coordinator who will assist with implementation and evaluation of projects. This position will require extensive travel within and across regions.

The Evaluation Coordinator will work closely with researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to;

•  Plan and design projects
•  Create budgets
•  Manage field staff
•  Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work, including planning, logistics, hiring, and training.
•  Conduct qualitative research,
•  Run pilot exercises
•  Refine study design and survey instruments,
•  Clean data and assist in preliminary analysis,
•  Assist in the writing of project reports and policy memos
•  Coordinate with local partners running the programs being evaluated.

Qualification Required & Experience

The commitment sought for this position is a minimum of two years.

Requirements:
IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

•  BA, BSc. or Masters in development economics, or field related to international economic development.
•  At least two years of project management experience. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
•  Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
•  Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
•  Strong oral and written communications skills in English.
•  Experience in data management, econometrics, and programming in STATA or SPSS preferred

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by email to:-

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

Using the subject line: IPA Ghana Evaluation Coordinator:  Firstname Lastname.

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

Closing Date: 15th August, 2012

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

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

Description Of Job

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified and motivated persons for the following positions known as The Systems Approach to Improve and Sustain Food Security (SATISFY) in West Africa. This project is a five years project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and to be implemented by World Vision Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The ultimate outcome of the project is ‘improved food security status of people living in poor rural communities targeted by the project in these countries.

Reports to: Regional SATISFY Agriculture and Food Security Technical Coordinator (Technical), and Operations Director (Administrative)
Supports: Field Program Managers in SATISFY Countries (Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone)
Job Reference: M & E/WVG

Purpose of the Position:
The M & E Specialist will lead the development, management and implementation of a results-oriented monitoring and evaluation system for the collection,collation and analysis of the data collected for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded SATISFY program in West Africa.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Set up and implement effective monitoring & evaluation systems for the project
•  Strengthened Monitoring & Evaluation Capacity
•  Share and disseminate success stories, lessons learned and best practices
•  Submit timely and quality reports

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience in agricultural, nutrition or social sciences with emphasis on social research design and analysis, or related fields;
•  At least 5 years professional experience in assessment design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of CIDA funded programs and excellent understanding of Results Based Management (RBM_,
•  Demonstrated capacity and experience managing partners, contractors and consultants;
•  Demonstrated understanding of agriculture, nutrition, food security and humanitarian assistance programs
•  Impressive research, writing and presentation skills
•  Demonstrated experience with statistical software packages (SAS, Stata, SPSS etc)
•  Fluency in both English and French languages (written and oral communication)

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: 27 July, 2012

As a Child focused organization, 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 records 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 Aug-2012};

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

Description Of Job

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified and motivated persons for the following positions known as The Systems Approach to Improve and Sustain Food Security (SATISFY) in West Africa. This project is a five years project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and to be implemented by World Vision Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The ultimate outcome of the project is ‘improved food security status of people living in poor rural communities targeted by the project in these countries.

Reports to: Regional SATISFY Agriculture and Food Security Technical Coordinator (Technical), and Operations Director (Administrative)
Supports: Field Program Managers in SATISFY Countries (Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone)
Job Reference: GA/WVG

Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of the SATISFY Gender Specialist is to coordinate the development and oversee the implementation of the project’s gender strategy. To this end the gender specialist will be responsible for facilitating trainings on gender equality for staff and partners in the project countries and monitoring gender equality results and reporting.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Provide overall strategic leadership and direction to the SATISFY project team on advocacy and integration of gender equality outcomes int he project implementation
•  Achieve, Track and report on planned gender integration outcomes
•  Strengthen organizational capacity on gender advocacy and integration
•  Coordinate and support Gender Working Groups
•  Conduct Advocacy, policy research & public awareness on gender equality and gender justice

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Minimum of 1st degree (BA) in gender studies or related fields
•  Minimum 3 years program experience in international development with a focus on women, girls and gender equality
•  Strong technical capacity, practical experience and solid insight into program level challenges in designing and implementing gender sensitive community development programs
•  Thorough knowledge of World Vision’s approach to achieving child well-being through relief, development and advocacy
•  A good knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of CIDA’s approach to gender equality
•  Comprehension of rights based approaches to development, with particular knowledge in women’s rights and child rights
•  Proven experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating advocacy/gender projects and programs
•  Fluency in both English and French (written and oral communication)

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: 27 July, 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 records checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2012};

Background:
Following the 2007 floods in Northern Ghana, UNDP collaborated with NADMO to implement the “Recovery Programming Support for the Northern Ghana” aimed at addressing some of the challenges confronting the nation especially the three regions of Northern Ghana. The project objective was to enable UNDP support national efforts for disaster response in Northern Ghana and to effectively plan and respond to the perennial disasters confronting the Northern, Upper West and Upper East Regions of Ghana. This was carried out through three main components: coordination, sustainable livelihoods and disaster management.

It was expected to have contributed to achieving three main outputs:

•  Reinforcing existing coordination mechanisms at the Regional Coordination Offices of the Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions
•  Lessening food insecurity of most flood affected communities through livelihood support activities
•  Enhancing existing capacity development support for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)

The project has been completed and has to undergo a terminal evaluation.

Scope of Services:
The outcome of the evaluation shall be both retrospective and prospective, taking stock of the past while looking into the future. It will assess the following:

•  General information about the Evaluation – the methodology should be stated, as well as the places visited, and all response from the evaluation findings and conclusions;
•  Assessment of project results – Determine contributing factors and impediments and extent of contributions made to the achievement of the outcomes through related project outputs;
•  Assessment of project sustainability of project outcome – To assess the financial resources made, the socio political factors, environmental, as well as institutional frameworks governance for sustaining the project’s outcome;
•  Catalytic role – To assess the replication actions carried out by the Project
•  Assessment of processes that affected attainment of project Results – Determine contributing factors in terms of country ownership, preparation, stakeholder involvement and financial planning

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility:
Eligible consultants must have the following minimum qualifications:

Have an advanced university degree; at least eight years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation of development results; sound knowledge of disaster risk reduction and management; excellent writing and analytical skills; be fluent in English

How To Apply For The Job

Details and Selection Process:
Detailed Procurement Notice and Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, including explanation on how to submit proposals, can be requested via email to these email addresses:-

paolo.d.stella@undp.org and louis.kuukpen@undp.org

Closing Date: 26th July, 2012

{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-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 positions for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  5-10 years of experience working on malaria prevention and control programmes
•  In-depth technical knowledge of malaria interventions being used in Ghana, including ACTs, RDTs, IPTp and ITNs
•  Prior experience partnering with or working with NMCPs
•  Prior experience working on USG-funded programmes desirable
•  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.

Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 26th July, 2012

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

{First Baptist Church,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2012};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of: Church Administrator

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Minister, the Church Administrator is responsible for the overall day-to-day administration of
the Church.

Key Responsibilities

•  Deals with general office correspondence, prepares quarterly church reports and programmes and worship service and other church programmes.
•  Send out notices for church council, Church Business and other meetings and performs the duties of secretary.
•  Maintains the data base on members
•  Ensures general maintenance of church property including office equipment and general housekeeping, among other
duties.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Preferably a Baptist
•  A graduate with about ten (10) years working experience in a reputable or similar institution with sound knowledge in

administrative procedures.
•  Theological background is an advantage but not essential
•  Must be computer literate

Age: Between 35 and 40 years

Applications including detailed CVs should be addressed to:

Senior Minister
First Baptist Church
P.O. Box CO 1167
Tema.

Closing Date: 20th July, 2012