{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,11 Nov-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a resilient Democracy (PAIReD) – The PAIReD programme supports key state and civil society actors in building up capacities to implement a citizen-oriented, integer and accountable governance on local and national level.
• A special focus is placed on improving tax policy and tax management for a fairer and more sustainable mobilization of revenue and strengthening the regulatory capacities of the public administration for a more accountable and transparent expenditure planning.
• Furthermore, the capacities of state institutions for uncovering and prosecuting cases of corruption and money laundering are strengthened and competencies of civil society and media for their participation in accountability processes are being improved

Scope of Role:

• The Advisor is responsible for the implementation of activities in the field of public finance with a focus on support for the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Policy and Non-tax Policy Units, as part of GIZ’s PAIReD programme. He/she also provides assessments and analyses of developments that affect public finances in Ghana. Moreover, he/she engages on cross-cutting topics such as gender, digitization, communication, etc. and contributes to knowledge management and results-based monitoring.

Tasks:

• Provide expert advice on the improvement of Ghana’s system of public finances, with a special focus on revenue policy (taxes and non-tax revenue)
• Take part in the on-going analysis of Ghana’s system of public revenue and the identification of fields of intervention
• Plan and support the development of policies for more efficient, effective and equitable taxation
• Initiate and support activities on questions of climate protection and gender equity in the context of public finances
• Plan and coordinate support for CSOs and the media in the field of public finances
• Produce concept notes, terms of reference, budgets and other documents as required for the implementation of the work packages
• Provide input to the PAIReD programme’s monitoring and reporting, and participate in its working group on digitization
• Travel within Ghana to support selected activities

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in economics, with a special focus on public finances.
• At least five years of work experience related to public revenue in Ghana.
• In-depth understanding of Ghana’s system of public revenue, and specifically the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved.
• Strong academic background on the economic theory of public finances, especially taxation.
• Experience in engaging with and providing consultancy to government agencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in the digitization of administrative processes and proficiency in IT-based approaches to project management and cooperation.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, high degree of flexibility, attention to detail

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/TP-TA/28/10 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 11 November, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{Alliance for Community Resilience and Development (ACRAD),Volta Region & Oti Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 year,31 Oct-2024};

Organization: Alliance for Community Resilience and Development (ACRAD)
Project Title: My Rights My Future: Addressing Child Labour in The Fishing and Cocoa Production Areas Of Oti And Volta Regions of Ghana
Location: Volta Region (Kpando Municipality), Oti Region (Kadjebi District)
Position Type: Full-Time (Fixed Term, 1 Year Renewable)
Category: Local/Nationals Only

About ACRAD:

ACRAD is a dedicated non-governmental organization in Ghana that focuses on building community resilience and advocating for sustainable development. Our projects cover Child Protection and Advocacy, Financial Inclusion, Livelihood Empowerment, Climate Change and Environmental Actions.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Project Facilitators (2 Positions)

Project Overview:

• The “My Rights, My Future” project, funded by the European Commission(EC), aims to combat child labour in the Volta and Oti regions of Ghana. This project seeks to strengthen the capacity of local institutions and communities to protect children’s rights, provide educational opportunities, and reduce the socio-economic factors driving child labour. The project is rooted in a rights-based approach, ensuring the welfare and protection of children in line with international standards.

Role Summary:

• We are searching for two motivated individuals, one in each district, to facilitate the implementation of project activities. These roles involve direct engagement with children, families, and various community stakeholders to promote children’s rights and reduce child labour practices effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Implementation and Coordination:

• Facilitate the day-to-day implementation of project activities in the assigned region.
• Develop detailed work plans and schedules in collaboration with the Project Management Team (PMT) and other team members.
• Collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and training sessions aimed at preventing child labour and promoting children’s rights.
• Ensure that project activities are aligned with the project’s objectives and expected outcomes.

2. Community Engagement and Capacity Building:

• Engage with community members to raise awareness about the dangers of child labour and the importance of education.
• Facilitate capacity-building sessions for local institutions, parents, and other community stakeholders to enhance their ability to protect children’s rights.
• Mobilize community resources and foster local ownership of project initiatives.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Monitor and document the progress of project activities, ensuring they meet the quality standards and timelines.
• Collect and analyze data related to project indicators, providing regular updates to the PMT.
• Prepare and submit detailed activity reports, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Support the evaluation of project impact, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

4. Safeguarding and Compliance:

• Uphold and promote ACRAD’s Child and Adult Safeguarding policies, ensuring all project activities adhere to these standards.
• Ensure that all interactions with children and vulnerable populations are conducted safely, ethically, and respectfully.
• Implement and monitor Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards across all project activities.
• Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents following ACRAD’s safeguarding protocols.

5. Collaboration and Networking:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other key stakeholders.
• Represent ACRAD at relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences within and outside the region.
• Work closely with ACRAD Implementing Partners (IPs) to ensure coordination and integration of project activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Science, Education, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in project management or facilitation, preferably in child rights, social protection, or community development.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS), child protection issues, safeguarding practices, and PSEA standards.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluency in English and a working knowledge of local languages in the Volta and Oti regions is highly desirable.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

ACRAD is devoted to safeguarding all children and adults involved in our projects from abuse and exploitation. All applicants must share this commitment and will be subject to comprehensive background checks and adherence to our safeguarding policies.

Location: Volta Region & Oti Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying to:

info@acradgh.org. Specify the region you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 31 October, 2024

ACRAD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Females are encouraged to APPLY

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,24 Sep-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide is commissioned by various clients including the German Federal Government, international institutions, governments, foundations, and global enterprises. The International Services department of GIZ operates at the dynamic interface between the private sector and international cooperation. We support companies in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. We scale successful international cooperation approaches or test innovative methods in familiar local contexts. We offer companies individualized consulting, from idea development to project management and the demonstration of measurable results and impacts. Our portfolio includes projects in agriculture, extractives, education, circular economy, and health, with a growing emphasis on public health approaches. Our clients come from various sectors including food, retail, automotive, mining, and pharma.

Project Brief:

The project AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative seeks to strengthen the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases in Ghana. In close cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) and building on the successful implementation of the Ghana Heart Initiative (GHI), the multi-donor approach focuses on improved and integrated healthcare services for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes type II.

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor – M&E is responsible for implementing daily operational aspects of monitoring; supporting data collection, analysing data, summarizing and reporting results to project team and donors; quality assurance and improvement of all data related aspects of the project; as well as maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved partners, institutions and GIZ as related to M&E.

Tasks:

• Update the M&E framework of the project on a regular basis, including indicators based on the data analyzed and activities implemented and share the findings with the team to ensure timely implementation of the project
• Support the development and revision of data collection procedures and measurement tools, review the quality of data collection tools, data collection methods, existing data and other aspects of M&E and provide necessary suggestions for improvement
• Support the collection of data at the health facility level related to the project and provides technical assistance to the health information officers to improve the data collection process and usage of data
• Analyse all collected data, prepare presentations and provide timely reports on findings to team, partners and other relevant stakeholders as necessary
• Contribute to proposal development by providing relevant M&E data and insights; support the development and/or finalization of project operational plans and ensure timely updates based on activities completed
• Support preparation of donor reports as well as progress reporting activities including reviews and evaluation
• Participate in the weekly team jour fix and other meetings as required
• Develop and maintain contact with all important stakeholders relevant for monitoring aspects of the project
• Design and implement capacity-building initiatives for project staff and partners on M&E best practices and data management.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive M&E database for the project, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor progress, validate data, and provide on-site support to implementing partners
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in M&E for non-communicable diseases and health projects, incorporating innovations into the project’s M&E systems as appropriate
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and implement data visualization strategies for effective communication of project outcomes

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in Statistics, Economics, International Development. Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in an M&E position implementing M&E systems related to international development work preferably in health-related projects; experience working on international donor or private sector funded projects
• Strong project management and organisational skills; proficiency in stakeholder engagement and management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), Data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata,R), data visualization tools (Power BI) and ODK platform (Kobo Toolbox)
• Results oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving, report writing and presentation skills
• Fluency in English, strong communication (verbal and written) skills, proactivity, adaptability and willingness to create results under pressure
• Experience with working in multicultural and multisectoral environments, with excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities
• Willingness to travel within Ghana, knowledge of Ghanaian languages is an advantage
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to

recruitment-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2024/M&E-AYA/11/09 If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 24 September, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,06 Sep-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

Digital Transformation for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Ghana (DTEG). The project improves the framework conditions for sustainable and inclusive economic development for micro and small women-led enterprises in Ghana. Its aim is to improve the conditions for digital transformation and digital services for women and strengthening digital skills. The implementation is in six selected regions with a gender transformative approach. Achieving better business conditions for women-led micro- enterprises and policy advisory on regional and national level

Scope of Role:

The position holder will support activities in the macro level activities of the project, whose focus is on strengthening the framework conditions for the advancement of gender-responsive digital entrepreneurship on the national level and within 6 other regions. S/he does so by supporting the design, implementation and assessment of projects that contribute to the development of the digital policy, entrepreneurship, and cooperation landscape of the country. Strong knowledge of the digital policy and entrepreneurship landscape as well as gender-transformative approaches on the national and local levels is required.

Tasks:

• Advice National and local Government structures to opportunities within the digital policy, emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and cooperation landscape of Ghana for project implementation.
• Work in a team of advisors to support the implementation of projects activities in Accra and selected regions in Ghana.
• Lead in conduct thorough reviews, research and assessments of the digital economy landscape, analyzing its economic impact on both national and regional scales.
• Collaborate with local partners to develop monitoring and evaluation processes and tools aimed at measuring the impact of public interventions.
• Put in place structures to coordinate and maintain proper oversight of activities outside of Accra.
• Draft paper, statements, presentations, and briefing documents in digitalization, policy, gender and support to macro-level stakeholders.
• Conception and organization of events, workshops, and meetings.
• Provide advice to partners and stakeholders on digitalization and gender.
• Support the development of proposals, and the implementation of tenders.
• Cooperation with and coordination of consultants in project implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree in social sciences, public policy, development cooperation, ICT, economics, or any other project related field.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in the research, Public Policy landscape, preferably digital policy.
• Deep understanding of the digital policy and entrepreneurship landscape of Ghana and opportunities that currently exist for the advancement of the ecosystem.
• Work experience with public sector institutions and experience working with local government and civil society organizations.
• Knowledge and experience in organizing ecosystem events and stakeholders that contribute to the advancement of the space.
• Excellent knowledge of gender-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications.
• Excellent team-working and communication skills as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Team, Word, Excel, Power Point,
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, high degree of flexibility, attention to detail

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/DTEG-TA/19/08 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two
(2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 September, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,06 Sep-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

Digital Transformation for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Ghana (DTEG). The project improves the framework conditions for sustainable and inclusive economic development for micro and small women-led enterprises in Ghana. Its aim is to improve the conditions for digital transformation and digital services for women and strengthening digital skills. The implementation is in six selected regions with a gender transformative approach. Achieving better business conditions for women-led micro- enterprises and policy advisory on regional and national level

Scope of Role:

The position holder will support activities in the macro level activities of the project, whose focus is on strengthening the framework conditions for the advancement of gender-responsive digital entrepreneurship on the national level and within 6 other regions. S/he does so by supporting the design, implementation and assessment of projects that contribute to the development of the digital policy, entrepreneurship, and cooperation landscape of the country. Strong knowledge of the digital policy and entrepreneurship landscape as well as gender-transformative approaches on the national and local levels is required.

Tasks:

• Advice National and local Government structures to opportunities within the digital policy, emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and cooperation landscape of Ghana for project implementation.
• Work in a team of advisors to support the implementation of projects activities in Accra and selected regions in Ghana.
• Lead in conduct thorough reviews, research and assessments of the digital economy landscape, analyzing its economic impact on both national and regional scales.
• Collaborate with local partners to develop monitoring and evaluation processes and tools aimed at measuring the impact of public interventions.
• Put in place structures to coordinate and maintain proper oversight of activities outside of Accra.
• Draft paper, statements, presentations, and briefing documents in digitalization, policy, gender and support to macro-level stakeholders.
• Conception and organization of events, workshops, and meetings.
• Provide advice to partners and stakeholders on digitalization and gender.
• Support the development of proposals, and the implementation of tenders.
• Cooperation with and coordination of consultants in project implementation

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree in social sciences, public policy, development cooperation, ICT, economics, or any other project related field.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in the research, Public Policy landscape, preferably digital policy.
• Deep understanding of the digital policy and entrepreneurship landscape of Ghana and opportunities that currently exist for the advancement of the ecosystem.
• Work experience with public sector institutions and experience working with local government and civil society organizations.
• Knowledge and experience in organizing ecosystem events and stakeholders that contribute to the advancement of the space.
• Excellent knowledge of gender-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications.
• Excellent team-working and communication skills as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Team, Word, Excel, Power Point,
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, high degree of flexibility, attention to detail.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/DTEG-TA/19/08 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two
(2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 September, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,06 Sep-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance

Project Brief:

Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS region (MOVE) is a regional project operating in 6 countries namely Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal. It has a joint action “Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains” which is a combined effort of the EU Directorate General for International Partnerships (INTPA), the Organization of African and Caribbean States and Pacific (OACPS) and the German government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and development (BMZ). Two GIZ projects namely: MOVE-ComCashew and the Agri-Business Facility (ABF) are jointly implementing this with focus on the promotion of sustainable agribusiness and value chain (VC) such as Cashew, maize, livestock, and cocoa VCs. The focus is to contribute to economic and climate change resilience of selected VCs and food security, increased income, and employment in the 79 African, Caribbean, and Pacific States under the Samoa Agreement.

Scope of Role:

The Junior Technical Advisor will be working closely with the Cashew Matching Grant Fund team (output 2 under the Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains). You will be responsible for dealing with all questions arising in implementing the Matching Grant facility under EU co-financing: identifying relevant problems/issues and assisting in formulating implementation-oriented solutions, further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change, managing knowledge by documenting and disseminating know-how, experience and information, as well as assisting management with development of strategies for effective and good supply chain linkages.

Tasks:

1. Advisory/coordination/monitoring

• Jointly develops strategies and technical concepts including guidelines, manuals and procedures for Matching Grant Funds and research grants.
• Supports data collection and business analysis relating to enabling environment for business development and sustainability measures.
• Supports and disseminates relevant information from and to Matching Grant partners, private sector actors and towards funding agencies.
• Carries out specific research tasks which are required for planning the implementation of projects or programmes.
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments.

2. Knowledge management

• Compiles information on his/her area of responsibility and ensures the transfer within the programme as well as with stakeholders.
• Prepares reports, presentation material and appropriate input to the various programme reports and publications including annual reports, etc.
• Coordinates, plans and documents meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects.
• Supports in planning and implementing thematic events and learning and innovation sessions for peer learning of Matching Grant funds (also online).
• Documents best practices/ lessons learnt from Matching Grant projects with private partners and research grants for sector learning.

3. Other duties/additional tasks

• Organizes and prepares terms of references for contracts on trainings, workshops, and other events within the project/program.
• Facilitates Matching Grant Fund meetings, exchanges, and other events.
• Assists with learning and innovation meetings and exchange platforms in collaboration with private and public actors.
• Liaises and harmonises approaches and activities with key actors as well as supports with actors’ analysis and engagement.
• Contributes to thoughts on overall strategic direction and approach, primarily through programme level planning and learning processes.
• Jointly monitors MGF projects and prepares presentations for respective donor, board, and internal meetings.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, statistics, or related fields.
• Must be bilingual: Excellent knowledge and fluency in both written and spoken English and French (intermediate or advanced proficiency).
• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of assignment.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of in the fields of either Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration or Finance.
• Ability to think and act strategically and analytically or quick on the uptake, with a certain affinity for data analysis/data modelling and an eye for the essentials.
• Ideally have experience working with donors like EU, and knowledge on GIZ processes will be an advantage.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, excellent writing skills, and ability to conduct research and analysis, with strong synthesis skills.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in quantitative/qualitative analysis, ability to produce structured reports.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the cashew value chain is an asset (or other agricultural value chains).
• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes and willing to travel, as required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/MOVE/01/08 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 September, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,26 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The programme Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme cooperates with ministries and national authorities, civil society organizations, as well as 60 districts.
• PAIReD supports the capacity development of its partners for making the public financial management system more transparent, fairer, and more effective. It advises national institutions and partner districts on developing data-based plans and inclusive planning processes, strengthening the linkages between land-use plans and development plans with an associated budget and expenditure. PAIReD also cooperates both with state and non-state actors to curb corruption through joint actions. As part of its interventions in the field of anticorruption PAIReD plans to implement a multi-donor action co-financed by the European Union that seeks to strengthen the rule of law and the fight against corruption in Ghana. The specific objective here is to increase the use of digitalization and better collaboration between the anti-corruption actors in the criminal justice chain.

Scope of Role:

• The Advisor will provide expert advice and input to anti-corruption agencies and other relevant stakeholders on relevant legislation, institutional reforms and other legal operational instruments necessary to strengthen the overall anti-corruption regime in Ghana. The role includes designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives to enhance the detection, investigation, prosecution, adjudication, and recovery of corruption proceeds. Additionally, the Advisor will contribute to results-based monitoring and reporting of digitalization initiatives.

Tasks:

• Conduct assessments of the capacity and effectiveness of investigation, prosecution and adjudication agencies, identify gaps and design targeted interventions to improve the effectiveness of investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures related to investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to investigative and prosecutorial agencies including the OSP, EOCO and CHRAJ on best practices, methodologies and international standards in the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities to enhance their knowledge and skills in investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating corruption cases.
• Provide guidance on the development and implementation of anti-corruption legislation, regulations and policies
• Support the coordination and cooperation between relevant agencies, including law enforcement, judiciary and anti-corruption bodies to ensure seamless
information sharing and collaboration related to corruption cases
• Lead the development of annual work plans, milestone plans and ensuring a technically and operationally sound program to ensure that results and deliverables are achieved
• Ensure the timely preparation of required reports and deliverables, including quarterly, annual and other reports
• Assist the M&E Team to design and implement monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of anti-corruption initiatives
• Collect and analyse relevant data related to the anti-corruption activities implemented and prepare reports on progress, achievements, challenges and recommended actions for program management

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in a relevant field of the Social Sciences, such as political science, sociology, economics, law, international development or related field. A master’s degree would be an advantage.
• At least 5 to 8 years’ relevant professional working experience – preferably working with international NGO or international organisations in the area of good governance, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, illicit financial flows and serious and organised crime or another related field.
• Substantial technical expertise in anti-corruption reforms including providing technical assistance and advisory support to law enforcement agencies, government agencies, civil society organisations and other relevant anti-corruption stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Ghanaian criminal justice systems, legal frameworks and anti-corruption laws.
• Experience in conducting effective policy dialogue with stakeholders on governance, in particular themes related to anti-corruption.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/IPA-PAIReD/15/07 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 26 July, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Sunyani & Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• In the context of the global project “Centres for Migration and Development (CMD)” GIZ is operating the “Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development”. The Centre is co-funded by the European Union. Its mandate is to provide jobseekers with information and advisory counselling on the employment opportunities in Ghana and abroad. It does so by working in three components: 1) Facilitating development oriented regular (intra-regional
and supra-regional) migration; 2) Supporting the reintegration of returned migrants as well as the economic participation of persons with vulnerabilities and 3) Capacity building for the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) and its Labour department (LD).

Scope of Role:

The Technical Advisor will carry out advisory services in the above-mentioned frame to individuals seeking counselling and persons who are interested in migrating abroad or those who need reintegration support.

Tasks:

• Work in a team of advisors under the supervision of the Centre’s Component Manager
• Counsel and advice clients of GEC on regular migration and reintegration (assistance, advice, and guidance)
• Provide inputs of her/his work for the capacity building activities of GEC towards Migration desk officers of the Labour Department
• Organize events related to the mandate of GEC.
• Liaison person for good cooperation and coordination with all project stakeholders in Ghana (private and public institutions)
• Management of the implementation of the core processes of the project in coordination with German team
• Responsibility for the preparation, implementation and documentation of seminars, workshops, and other project activities in Ghana.
• Regular exchange and support of the team based in Germany on all topics (including providing updates on the Ghanaian context such as political changes) to ensure process flow.
• Prepare and present policy recommendations based on the research and analyses.
• Support the project planning and concept design, including the preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation.
• Impact monitoring, quality management, communication and documentation of the proper implementation of project plans and activities in close consultation with partner institutions.
• Networking and cooperation with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders (including non-governmental agencies, research institutes, business and other projects and donors) to maintain good working relationships and to cooperate towards the project’s objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in social sciences or any other project related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in one of the fields: research, social advice, public policies, and other project related fields.
• Professional experience on Monitoring and Evaluation, Report writing, Survey/Data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral English and Ghanaian language skills; German working knowledge would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including the data analyses/processing packages.
• Familiarity with the administrative, political and policy environment in Ghana and in the West African region.
• Ability to build strong relationships with public and private sector partners, officials, media, and civil society.
• A strong capacity for effective teamwork, high degree of flexibility, ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Willingness for regular travel between Sunyani/Tamale/Accra and outside the country

Location: Sunyani & Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/CMD/15/07 and your preferred duty station in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,6 years,30 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide is commissioned by various clients including the German Federal Government, international institutions, governments, foundations, and global enterprises.

The International Services department of GIZ operates at the dynamic interface between the private sector and international cooperation. We support companies in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. We scale successful international cooperation approaches or test innovative methods in familiar local contexts. We offer companies individualized consulting, from idea development to project management and the demonstration of measurable results and impacts. Our portfolio includes projects in agriculture, extractives, education, circular economy, and health, with a growing emphasis on public health approaches. Our clients come from various sectors including food, retail, automotive, mining, and pharma.

Project Brief:

• In the context of the global project “Centres for Migration and Development (CMD)” GIZ is operating the “Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development”. The Centre is co-funded by the European Union. Its mandate is to provide jobseekers with information and advisory counselling on the employment opportunities in Ghana and abroad. It does so by working in three components: 1) Facilitating development oriented regular (intra-regional and supra-regional) migration; 2) Supporting the reintegration of returned migrants as well as the economic participation of persons with vulnerabilities and 3) Capacity building for the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) and its Labour department (LD).

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor will be responsible to develop and maintain partnerships between the GEC and TVET institutions in Ghana.
• In close collaboration with the GSP project he/she shall assess potentials and propose cooperation between suitable organizations in Ghana and German/European actors such as TVET schools or chambers of commerce.
• This shall contribute to pilot projects to establish skills partnerships that facilitate the mutual recognition of qualifications and decrees and facilitate labor mobility.

Tasks:

• Developing & networking partnerships between the relevant public and private actors mainly in Ghana (focus on TVET services).
• Liaison person for good cooperation and coordination with all project stakeholders in Ghana (private and public institutions)
• Management of the implementation of the core processes of the project in coordination with GSP team
• Responsibility for the preparation, implementation and documentation of seminars, workshops, and other project activities in Ghana.
• Regular exchange and support of the team based in Germany on all topics (including providing updates on the Ghanaian context such as
policy changes) to ensure process flow.
• Support financial planning and monitoring; responsible for national contracts; selection of national service providers/consultants.
• Prepare and present policy recommendations based on the research and analyses.
• Support the project planning and concept design, including the preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in a relevant field (preferably in the field of Economics; Political or Social Sciences; International Relations and Development Cooperation; International Trade).
• At least 6 years of professional experience as a project manager or project coordinator, preferably in an international context.
• Experience in working with Ghanaian authorities and in organizing exchanges between the different actors (private actors, civil society, local and national administration).
• Experience in working with local civil society actors with experience in counselling.
• Business fluent in English, German language skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of the German education system and knowledge of Germany are an advantage.
• Appreciative behavior and the ability to contribute constructively to teams and cooperation formats and to achieve results together; with intercultural competence.
• Very good knowledge of Ms. Office applications.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/TVET-CMD/15/07 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,30 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide is commissioned by various clients including the German Federal Government, international institutions, governments, foundations, and global enterprises.

The International Services department of GIZ operates at the dynamic interface between the private sector and international cooperation. We support companies in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. We scale successful international cooperation approaches or test innovative methods in familiar local contexts. We offer companies individualized consulting, from idea development to project management and the demonstration of measurable results and impacts. Our portfolio includes projects in agriculture, extractives, education, circular economy, and health, with a growing emphasis on public health approaches. Our clients come from various sectors including food, retail, automotive, mining, and pharma.

Project Brief:

• The project Ghana Health Initiative seeks to strengthen the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases in Ghana. In close cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) and building on the successful implementation of the Ghana Heart Initiative (GHI), the multi-donor approach focuses on improved and integrated healthcare services for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes type II

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor is responsible for implementing daily operational aspects related to the project; processing technical aspects and further developing the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards thereby supporting the achievement of the agreed project objectives of the Ghana Health Initiative

Tasks:

• Coordinate the successful delivery of assigned components/modules of the project, regularly consulting with the project manager responsible for local implementation of the project.
• Engage with partners (both public and private) and subject matter experts to operationalise and implement capacity building activities and mentoring
programmes in the management of selected NCDs for healthcare workers, according to project plan.
• Regularly consult with representatives from the health sector (including MOH and GHS) at all levels on project plans and activities.
• Participate in formulating project action plans and support the synchronisization of planning and budgeting systems.
• Assist with designing, preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other project activities required for successfully implementing the project.
• Prepare appropriate input for various project reports and presentation documents and contribute to other reports and documents as required by the team.
• Participate in meetings as required and where necessary, developing and maintaining contact with all important stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to local and international experts and consultants.
• Undertake technical and administrative activities as required and related to assigned components/modules, including development of terms of reference for consultants and service providers, preparation of requests and reporting documents for procurement, contracting and event management according to and in compliance with GIZ processes and rules.
• Ensure knowledge management by collecting and processing relevant information for distribution to relevant stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in a health-related area/area related to project objectives (biochemistry, pharmacy, public health, project management, etc.); A
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in a comparable position, previous work in international development is an asset.
• Strong project management and organisational skills; proficiency in stakeholder engagement and management.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies including MS Office suite and digital communications.
• Results oriented with excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills, proactivity, adaptability and willingness to create results under pressure.
• Experience with working in multicultural and multisectoral environments, with excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in/familiarity with GIZ procedures is a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language, ideally also a knowledge of German language.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2024/GHI/15/07 If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.