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Job Vacancy For Office Assistant

Posted on: August 18th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{CARE Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,O’ Level / SSCE,1 year,01 Sep-2020};

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Our mission around the world is to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

Our Core Values describe who we are, what we do, and how we do it.

Transformation
We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation – within the world and our own organization.

Integrity
We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve, transparently sharing our results, stories and lessons.

Diversity
We know that by embracing differences, actively including a variety of voices, and joining together we can solve the world’s most complex problems.

Equality
We believe in the equal value of every human being and the importance of respecting and honoring each individual; we know that change happens through people.

Excellence
We challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance, tapping the best of human spirit to create impact.

Job Description

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. doing business as CARE International in Ghana (“CARE”) is seeking qualified candidates for a role as Office Assistant. The full-time position will be based in Accra.

Candidate Profile

The Office Assistant for the Accra Main Office will be based in Accra. He will be responsible for general cleaning of the office and its surroundings as well as security in the office during the day. He will also undertake minor clerical duties in the office. He will report to the Admin Officer

Key areas of responsibility of the Office Assistant will include:

• Ensure General Cleanliness of the Office and the Compound – Ensure the offices, washrooms and offices surroundings assigned to you are cleaned daily, ensure a thorough general cleaning is done once in a quarter, Ensure conference room is always cleaned and ready to be used, Any other cleaning duty that may be assigned from time to time, Report damages to Admin Officer.
• Support in Administrative Task – Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying and binding of official documents. Provide hot water and tea items for meetings, Assist in minor clerical duties ( filing of documents), Act as a back support to Admin Assistant to ensure regular supply of office consumables, run official errands for the office
• Security at the office – Ensure regular patrol of the office building to ward off intruders during working hours, Ensure the office is well locked after close of work, Ensure all air-conditions, bulbs and sockets are switched off after close of work.

Qualification Required & Experience

• O’ Level or SSCE Certificate or its equivalent
• At least a minimum of one year working experience in office Administration
• Knowledge in cleaning an office setting.
• Knowledge in basic computer software applications (Word and Excel)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and write simple English and be able to document and maintain records
• Ability to work with less supervision
• Good communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit applications via email to:

hr.ghana@care.org with the “Office Assistant” in the subject line

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing Date: 01 September, 2020

Applicants should be aware that CARE has zero tolerance for fraud and corruption, and toward any kind of harassment, exploitation and abuse.

At CARE, we know that recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce is critical to achieving our mission of ending global poverty. CARE defines “diversity” beyond the regular classifications of gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability, and includes diversity of perspectives that uphold CARE’s core values. Our goal is to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity in everything we do. We are also committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment for our staff, partners and beneficiaries with specific attention to protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child protection.

Job Vacancy For Innovation Officer

Posted on: August 18th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Clean Team Ghana (CTG),Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2020};

Clean Team Ghana (CTG) is a social enterprise dedicated to bringing vital in-home sanitation services to low income residents of Kumasi. We offer improved sanitation, convenience and dignity, whilst offering cost savings to this underserved sector.

CTG currently employs 50+ Ghanaians to deliver its services to almost 15,000 Kumasi residents. We are looking to increase that by a factor of 10 over the next 3+ years. Every home we service is a household where open defecation or use of public toilets cease and dignity, convenience, personal hygiene and health can improve.

Our Honourable President and the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources have mandated that every home in the country must have a toilet and we are committed to helping that vision become a reality. We work closely with local government and other partners to ensure we deliver a world class service to our customers.

Job Description

We are looking to hire an Innovation Officer to coordinate our innovation efforts across all departments as our business moves into the next phase of growth.

The role will involve research, design and testing of various ideas. You might be testing electric vehicles one day and leading a customer focus group about a new service the next. You must be willing to learn, listen well and work well with a wide variety of stakeholders. Additionally, you will have the curiosity and passion to improve the business.

Key areas of focus will be:

• Inspiration and best practice: you will be expected to be on the pulse of developments in the industry and technologies from other industries that could improve Clean Team. This will mean understanding best practice and scouting for novel ideas, insights and strategic innovation from a diversity of sources
• Developing skills: this is about training team members on the skills needed for sustainable innovation, and maintaining understanding as the organisation develops, to ensure everyone has the ability to put an idea forward
• Promoting open innovation to identify new opportunities: setting up and running ideas generation schemes and processes that encourage creative thinking across the business, with team members, key stakeholders and customers
• Experimentation You will be the company expert on building lean pilots, ensuring rigorous analysis, interpreting results and improving processes, products and services.
• Scaling successful pilots: you will lead the transition of successful pilots into business as usual, whether they be operational improvements or new service offerings. This will include developing business cases, using ROI and other investment metrics
• Follow customer responses to new ideas. In conjunction with the customer service team, you will track and analyse the success of new products and services, responding to customer or team queries.

The successful candidate will report to the CEO. S/he will become the expert point of contact within the organisation and will be supported by all departments to ensure they succeed.

• Remuneration will be between 2,000 and 5,000 Cedis per month, dependent on experience. Private health insurance will also be offered on passing probation
• On passing probation, you will become eligible for the annual performance related bonus scheme
• People development is important to us as an organisation and we will invest in your professional development with both formal and informal training opportunities
• Work in a culture that will push you to be your best, with high standards but also a respect for your ideas and opinions and a willingness to bring ideas to reality
• There is the opportunity to help build an organisation that shows the world that container-based sanitation can help solve the sanitation crisis that Ghana and many other nations are facing in a dignified and customer focused way

Qualification Required & Experience

• Knowledge of improving customer service, launching new products or building better business processes in an organisation or department
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with the range of CTG’s different stakeholders. Only a collaborative individual can succeed in this role
• Strong project management to build and manage schedules, track initiatives, report results and hold colleagues accountable
• Creativity and a willingness to constantly improve things around you. A curious mind, a desire to understand how things work and how they can improve is going to be a powerful foundation stone to success in this role
• Analytical skills to investigate problems and find solutions in various types of data
• The courage to think outside of the box and bring that thinking to tangible reality
• Numerate with an understanding of financial concepts including, but not limited to P&L, return on investment, customer acquisition cost, gross and net margin and lifetime value of a consumer
• Desire to constantly be learning and developing oneself

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Please send a cover letter and CV to:

careers@cleanteamtoilets.com with a clear email title including your name and the role you are applying for

• Please ensure your cover letter is no more than one page and outlines:
O What role you are applying for
O Your relevant experience for the role, directly related to the key focus areas, with examples of how your experiences will help you succeed in this job
O Why you want to work for Clean Team Ghana Limited
• Application Deadline is Monday 7th September 2020
• There will be an initial phone interview for shortlisted candidates. If successful, candidates will be asked to do a case study presentation and final interview
• We are looking for the role to begin by the end of September 2020
• The entire recruitment process may be conducted remotely and the role may well start working from home

Closing Date: 30 September, 2020

Job Vacancy For Bilingual Medical Supply Services Manager

Posted on: August 14th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{International SOS,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A, N/A,31 Aug-2020};

Role Overview

• The Medical Supply Services Manager – West Africa is part of the Regional Management team of West Africa Cluster headed by the General Manager – West Africa.
• The position reports functionally to the Medical Supply Services Director – Africa and administratively to the Medical Services operations – West Africa
• The position is also responsible for the supply chain function across West Africa.

Job Summary

• The Medical Supply Services Manager is responsible to develop and maintain effective, reliable and profitable supply chain solutions in response to our clients needs while ensuring compliance to the Groups policies and relevant country regulations.

Specific Duties

Management and Administration

• Implementing and supporting specific procedures applying to supply chain principles and regulations
• Maximise the profitability of the function by managing medical supply services costs related to the service delivery requirements and maximise the use of existing resources
• Provide input and participate in projects and initiatives, ensuring cost-effective pricing for our clients
• Provide analysis and reports on activities of the department
• Provide comments and solutions on financial performance of supply chain
• Participate in annual budget processes
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to the supply chain team across West Africa.
• Determine and measure performance indicators of team members
• Ensure good governance on invoicing
• Adherence to supplier payment terms
• Compliance to export / import regulations
• Participate and assist in AR meetings

Medical Quality

• Monitor and regularly report on efficiency and quality of the medical supply services performance
• Interface with Medical Team to ensure quality planning and delivery of medical supply services across West Africa
• Conduct medical audits as per international SOS specifications (at least once per annum)
• Directly responsible to review and respond to any medical supply services complaints
• Identify, prequality and validate “in country” suppliers
• Regular audits of suppliers
• Develop, use and contentiously improve a Supply Chain system
• Maintain, integrate and effectively use the group standard lists
• Develop and continuously improve supply chain solutions in Ghana and West Africa
• Align procedures and business rules with Corporate Global Policies and Instructions
• Responsible for inventory control in warehouse

Client and Business Development

• Develop relationships with International SOS local suppliers
• Provide pricing as required
• Negotiate pricing and service level agreements
• Provide support and advise in client meetings/calls when necessary
• Participate in tender proceedings when applicable

Other Duties

• Undertake site surveys and project work or reasonable duties as requested by direct Manager
• Travel across West Africa countries as required as per business and site requirements

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Work effectively with medical and non-medical staff
• Effective both strategically and at a hands-on operational level
• Proactive and solutions focused
• Interpersonal and rapport building, ability to network
• Client focused
• Superior written & oral communication skills
• Leadership
• Negotiation skills
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Cultural awareness

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or related field
• A professional qualification in procurement is a clear advantage

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years working experience within a supply chain function
• Proven track record in supply chain or freight forwarding environments
• A minimum of 3 years management or supervisor experience
• Client account management experience
• Business acumen
• Experience in the Medical field is desired

Required Languages

• English and French fluency in speaking and writing is a requirement
• Candidates not meeting language proficiency will not be contacted

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates must send their CVs and motivational letter to:

daniel.anokye@internationalsos.com

Closing Date: 31 August, 2020

Job Vacancy For Project Coordinator

Posted on: August 11th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD),Accra,Full-Time, GH,PhD / Masters,N/A,15 Aug-2020};

GNAD is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at facilitating access to public goods and services for the deaf communities.

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the position of Project Coordinator at the national secretariat, Accra;

Main responsibilities

The Project coordinator will:

• Design and initiate the implementation of project activities in accordance with project logic and timelines
• Develop and implement strategies and mechanisms that facilitates inclusion of deaf people
• Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director
• Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities
• Coordinate all organization’s advocacy towards the recognition of Ghanaian Sign Language
• Providing direct supervision to Regional Coordinators in 16 regions
• Co-ordinate and carry out preparations visits to partners
• Assist the regional coordinators in organising regional and district level trainings and capacity building activities, both remotely and on-spot
• Provide technical assistance and advocacy towards mainstreaming of the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing
• Other tasks required by the GNAD Executive Director

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree in human rights, Social Sciences, development studies, international development or a subject directly relevant to the position
• At least 5 years’ experience working in NGO and similar position

Position Specifications

• Excellent knowledge of project management
• Good knowledge of human rights mechanisms, Ghanaian legal frameworks, and knowledge about disability/deaf issues
• Good working knowledge of Ghana’s Persons with Disability Act, the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as well as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think strategically and creatively
• Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision
• Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
• Strong understanding and proven experience of budgeting principles and financial management
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Knowledge of Ghanaian Sign Language is an asset but not desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please submit your application, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copy of academic certificates. Please ensure that your CV and application clearly demonstrate how you meet the experiences needed. Please provide also a written statement (not more than 2 pages long) detailing reason why you think you should be appointed. Salary expectations may be mentioned in the letter of application but the final salary is determined by the project budget. For further enquiries, or to apply, please email the Executive Director:

gnadeaf@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 15 August, 2020

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in Accra

Job Vacancy For Senior Manager, Business Development

Posted on: August 10th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{WaterAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,18 Aug-2020};

WaterAid Ghana is looking for a Senior Manager, Business Development who will lead the programme funding efforts of WaterAid Ghana (WAG) including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed funding target

Job Summary

• He/She will be responsible for researching, identifying. developing, packaging and cultivating products and concepts for potential donors, including institutional and corporate donors as well as trusts, foundations, and philanthropies.
• He/She will advise WAGs SNIT in managing the effective implementation of the Country Programme’s Funding Strategy to support WaterAid’s work in delivering sustainable Water. Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Ghana in partnership with other development actors.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a business development strategy and an action plan based on the existing donor scoping and funding plan
• Implement a programme funding strategy, based on sustainable income growth for WaterAid Ghana to deliver its WASH objectives
• Support the development of high-quality bids for submission to donors;
• Lead on continuous donor scoping and relationship building, gathering and shanng intelligence
• Management of bid development processes for technical/narrative proposal and budgets.working closely with Programme and Finance Teams; and
• Maintain an overview of all grants, follow-up implementation reporting timelines and ensuring compliance with grant agreements and contractual obligations.

Qualification Required & Experience

To be successful you’ll need:

• Master’s degree in International Development. Institutional Development, Business Management / Administration, or related fields.
• Strong experience in programme funding from institutional donors such as the EU, DFID, USAID, DANIDA etc.. raising and managing funds from UN Agencies such as UNDP and UNICEF and development partners managing relationships with the Government of Ghana and Civil Society Organisations in Ghana. Good knowledge of international development, West Africa and Africa in general. with at least five years of experience at senior management level in Ghana.

In addition:

• Excellent communication, presentation, representation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate and co-ordinate fundraising efforts and work effectively with a wide variety of partners and disciplines.
• Diplomatic and multi-cultural skills.
• Proven skills in leadership and team management, negotiation, liaison and relationship and conflict management.
• Strong skills in proposal and report writing from experience of working with international donors.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritise among competing demands.
• Creative writing skills – introducing innovations.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, please send your CV (in English) and motivation letter of 350 words or less to:

ghrecruitment@wateraid.org

Closing Date: 18 August, 2020

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race.

disability, age. sexual orientation,gender reassignment religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organization.

Job Vacancy For Gender, Inclusion and Influencing Specialist

Posted on: August 4th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Plan International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,17 Aug-2020};

Dimensions of Role:

• The post holder will actively champion and contribute to Plan International’s gender transformative programming and inclusion policies through capacity building of staff and partners at all levels;
• Postholder lead aspects of Plan International Ghana’s country strategy development and implementation; research, advocacy, and influencing work, and to provide technical support to effectively integrate gender equality and inclusion into Plan International Ghana’s programmes and projects.

Typical Responsibilities:

Gender Transformative and Inclusion Analyses and Programming:

• Lead the delivery of robust gender equality assessments to refine and validate all Plan International Ghana’s Country strategies, programmes, annual plans, and projects to deliver gender transformative and inclusive programming and results. Strong analytical skill, especially in the application of ‘Gender Transformative Marker’ and understanding of project cycle management empowerment are essential to provide relevant technical guidance.
• Support and coordinate Plan International Ghana’s gender equality advocacy and influencing agenda which combines high quality programmes and bold, credible influencing to catalyse large-scale transformative change for children, especially girls and young women.
• Lead and Coordinate the implementation Plan International’s Girls Get Equal Campaigns at relevant levels, including sub-regional, national and local levels.
• Lead the periodic Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI&I) Self-Assessment at Country level; and support country management team (CMT) to implement and monitor same;
• Roll out Plan International’s Planting Gender Equality 2.0 (or its updated version) at the country, field and partner levels;
• Ensure Plan International staff and key partners have the tools, skills and capacities to fulfil core gender equality and transformative standards relevant to the needs of the beneficiaries and operating context. This includes providing training, mentorship and ongoing capacity development for staff and partners.
• Contribute to regular project narrative reports and communication materials in a timely manner, ensuring that implementation of gender transformative programming is clearly articulated and supported with high quality data, results and lessons.
• Work with program staff and technical advisors to identify the technical support needs of the project and ensure this support is provided.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies/Planning, Sociology
• Ideally minimum of 5 years solid experience in gender issues in the NGO / voluntary sector
• Experience of developing and implementing Gender strategies
• Experience in advocacy and Influencing
• Understanding of the Convention of the Rights of the child (CRC), Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and other human rights instruments

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of women rights issues at country level and globally, and instruments
• Good knowledge of children rights, the CRC and other relating right instruments ,
• Knowledge and Understanding of the links between gender equality and children rights
• Knowledge of Gender analysis programme frameworks and their applications to child rights programming

Skills

• Good training and presentation skills
• Technical and research skills in gender equality with a focus on girls human rights
• Good gender analysis skills
• Ability to provide guidance to research and policy development
• Good English, written and verbal skills
• Ability to build internal and external networks
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Promotes innovation and learning
• Communicates effectively and enthusiastically
• Behaves consistently in his/her approach to work and decision-making

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 17 August, 2020

Job Vacancy For Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

Posted on: July 27th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,12 years,21 Aug-2020};

Abt Associates is seeking to recruit a Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director/West Africa (RMELD/WA).

Job Summary

• The RMELD will lead monitoring, evaluation and learning activities for regional activities and clients, including work plan development, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting, indicator data collection and data checking, monitoring and analysis and development and learning
• Guide, oversee and collaborate with regional staff and Abt headquarters so that ATIP’s MEL data collection, monitoring processes and reporting are rigorous, consistent and organised, based on the ATIP results framework
• Ensure performance data monitoring and collection tools are used
• Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and adjust as needed.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Research methods or related field plus 12 years of proven experience in the development and implementation of M&E systems and processes for complex international programmes, with at least 5 years of experience working M&E methods for trade and investment projects
• Experience managing M&E for global programmes highly preferred
• Solid analytical skills and ability to use MS Office, SPSS/STATA, qualitative analysis packages and MS Excel
• Experience with USAID programmes required
• Fluent and proven written and oral presentation skills in English and proficiency in French required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may send a CV and covering letter to:

ghanajobs@abtassoc.com

Please include the position title and “ATIP” in the subject line of the email. One email per position application

Closing Date: 21 August, 2020

Job Vacancy For Regional Investment Director

Posted on: July 27th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,21 Aug-2020};

Abt Associates is seeking to recruit a Regional Investment Director/WA (RID/WA).

Job Summary

• The RID will lead all activities in their region to generate investment between the US and Africa, connect Africa firms to potential investment opportunities and support the improvement of the investment climate in Africa.
• S/he will liaison with financial institutions, including commercial banks, equity funds, venture capital funds, credit guarantee schemes and other investment and risk mitigation mechanisms
• An expert background in banking, investment finance, risk analyses and mitigation is required to identify appropriate financing solutions for export-oriented enterprises

Qualification Required & Experience

• Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 12 years relevant work experience in enterprise/investment finance and at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role, collaborating with remote teams a plus
• Fluent English and proficient French are required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may send a CV and covering letter to:

ghanajobs@abtassoc.com

Please include the position title and “ATIP” in the subject line of the email. One email per position application

Closing Date: 21 August, 2020

Job Vacancy For Project Director

Posted on: July 23rd, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{International Cocoa Initiative,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,5 years,07 Aug-2020};

The international cocoa initiative (ICI) promotes child protection in cocoa-growing communities and works to ensure a better future for children and their families. ICI has developed a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) that allows industry partners to manage responsibly the risk of child labour in their cocoa supply chain. In line with the Ghana Child Labor Monitoring System (GCLMS), the system is based on the presence of Community Facilitators (CF) within cocoa-growing communities who raise awareness on the issue of child labour; identify cases and implement remediation activities.

Job Description

ICI is recruiting a Project Director to lead the implementation of a project on Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor, funded by the US Department of Labour (USDoL)’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). A total of 4 Million USD will fund the successful project over a period of 4.5 years. Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Project Director leads the project team to design, implement and report on activities aiming at meeting the project Outcomes:

Outcome 1: Improved accountability of cocoa cooperatives to monitor child labor in the cocoa supply chain.

Outcome 1.1: Strengthened capacity of enforcement agencies to enforce child labor laws within cooperatives.
Outcome 1.2: Strengthened capacity of cocoa cooperatives to monitor child labor.

Outcome 2: Increased support to vulnerable cocoa households within cocoa cooperatives.

Outcome 2.1: Strengthened capacity of cocoa cooperatives to provide sustainable assistance and support to prevent child labor.
Outcome 2.2: Increased access to social protection and child labor remediation programs.

Please note that the position is subject to ICI’s successful grant delivery from USDOL ILAB.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of cooperative agreement and/or contract requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, budgeting, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports), preferably in Ghana.
• Minimum three years of experience working in the area of child labor in supply chains, including on implementation of traceability systems.
• Experience working on challenges in the cocoa industry preferred.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with all project stakeholders, including public, private, and civil society partners and effectively build partnerships between them.
• Fluency in English required.
• Proficiency in a local language preferred.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Successful applicants must be willing to serve on the project within 45 days of award and will be asked to sign a letter of commitment.

Please submit a resume (4 pages maximum) and a cover letter in English. Each resume must include the following information:

• Educational background, including highest education level attained;
• Work experience covering at least the last five years of employment to the present, including such information as employer name, position title, clearly defined duties, and dates of employment;
• Special experience, capabilities, or qualifications related to the candidate’s ability to implement the proposed strategy and perform effectively in the proposed position; and
• Evidence of English fluency and other relevant language skills, if required (includes speaking, listening, reading, writing). For non-native speakers, evidence of fluency may include a TOEFL test score or transcript showing completion of advanced English language coursework.

Please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations in English by 07 August 2020 to:

recruitment-gha@cocoainitiative.org

Please put “Project Director” as the subject heading

Closing Date: 07 August, 2020

NB:

• ICI has zero-tolerance for all forms of child neglect, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological) and exploitation (sexual and commercial).
• ICI commits to put the best interest of the child first, and at the centre of its work, irrespective of a child’s ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality and culture.
• ICI recognizes its responsibility to ensure and to promote a safe and secure environment for children. To effectively manage risks to children, ICI requires the commitment, support and cooperation of all staff, associates, partners, suppliers, service-providers and visitors.

By applying at ICI, you automatically agree to the above term and uphold the principles described herein

This position is funded by the US Department of Labour (USDoL). Successful candidates must agree with all USDoL policies, procedures, and requirements.

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Posted on: July 23rd, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{International Cocoa Initiative,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,07 Aug-2020};

The international cocoa initiative (ICI) promotes child protection in cocoa-growing communities and works to ensure a better future for children and their families. ICI has developed a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) that allows industry partners to manage responsibly the risk of child labour in their cocoa supply chain. In line with the Ghana Child Labor Monitoring System (GCLMS), the system is based on the presence of Community Facilitators (CF) within cocoa-growing communities who raise awareness on the issue of child labour; identify cases and implement remediation activities.

Job Description

ICI is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to lead the M&E activities of a project on Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor, funded by the US Department of Labour (USDoL)’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). A total of 4 Million USD will fund the successful project over a period of 4.5 years. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the M&E Officer leads the project team in the successful delivery of the project M&E plan.

Please note that the position is subject to ICI’s successful grant delivery from USDoL ILAB.

Main responsibilities

• Conducting rigorous process for establishing baseline values project-specific indicators;
• Developing and implementing a Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (CMEP). which includes collection, entering, processing, reporting, and analysis of data on project-specific performance indicators;
• Developing project-specific definitions of child labor, forced labor, and/or other violations of worker rights as part of the CMEP work (as applicable);
• Implementing a Direct Participant Monitoring System (DPMS) to collect data to monitor the provision of education and livelihood services for all participants, and the work and education status of child participants;
• Collaborating on required performance evaluations and/or other learning/accountability activities.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a senior M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in planning and managing various studies; for example, performance evaluations, baseline studies, case studies, and gender/diversity-related studies.
• Experience designing and managing multiple disaggregation variables for participant monitoring and database systems, including gender and age.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator design, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.
• Experience in designing and administering data collection tools, conducting data entry, data cleaning, data processing and analysis.
• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers and/or subrecipients.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education and knowledge:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, economics, or international development preferred.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Understanding of gender mainstreaming and analysis frameworks and development of indicators pertaining to adolescent girls’ and women’s economic empowerment is preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Successful applicants must be willing to serve on the project within 45 days of award and will be asked to sign a letter of commitment.

Please submit a resume (4 pages maximum) and a cover letter in English. Each resume must include the following information:

• Educational background, including highest education level attained;
• Work experience covering at least the last five years of employment to the present, including such information as employer name, position title, clearly defined duties, and dates of employment;
• Special experience, capabilities, or qualifications related to the candidate’s ability to implement the proposed strategy and perform effectively in the proposed position; and
• Evidence of English fluency and other relevant language skills, if required (includes speaking, listening, reading, writing). For non-native speakers, evidence of fluency may include a TOEFL test score or transcript showing completion of advanced English language coursework.

Please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations in English by 07 August 2020 to:

recruitment-gha@cocoainitiative.org

Please put “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” as the subject heading

Closing Date: 07 August, 2020

NB:

• ?ICI has zero-tolerance for all forms of child neglect, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological) and exploitation (sexual and commercial).
• ICI commits to put the best interest of the child first, and at the centre of its work, irrespective of a child’s ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality and culture.
• ICI recognizes its responsibility to ensure and to promote a safe and secure environment for children. To effectively manage risks to children, ICI requires the commitment, support and cooperation of all staff, associates, partners, suppliers, service-providers and visitors.

By applying at ICI, you automatically agree to the above term and uphold the principles described herein

This position is funded by the US Department of Labour (USDoL). Successful candidates must agree with all USDoL policies, procedures, and requirements.