{Right To Play,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,05 Jul-2020};

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY

• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MELO) reports directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist. The incumbent receives technical advice and supervision from the MEL Specialist.

• The primary roles and responsibilities of the MELO are to (a) assist in managing and implementing Right To Play’s country-level monitoring, evaluation and Learning plan, within the RTP global Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) framework and specific to country strategies, needs and contexts; (b) assist in coordinating and implementing the monitoring of program activities, participants, and outcomes and support the development of program reports; (c) support program planning at the country level by conducting appropriate assessments and through the provision of technical assistance; (d) support program evaluations; and, (e) help the country office utilize the findings in their planning and decision-making.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibility #1: Data collection related to program progress and program outcomes (35% of Time):

• Coordinates and implements regular monitoring of program outcomes by leading outcome studies at least once a year.
• Utilizes the global monitoring system to track program outputs such as number of trainings conducted and number of program participants.
• Coordinates the required preparations for all ME activities by identifying and preparing participants for samples, testing and translating data collection tools and liaising with schools/communities to secure time/space.
• Implements qualitative (focus groups, interviews, child observations) and quantitative (surveys) tools to collect data with children, youth, leaders, parents, partners and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates access to, and retrieval of, secondary data such as school records, community-level health statistics.
• Identifies innovations and improvements to enhance effectiveness of the global MEL framework and systems.

Job Responsibility #2: Data storage, analysis and reporting (20% of Time):

• Oversees data entry and transcribing processes both for primary and secondary data.
• Conducts data audits and checks data to ensure accuracy in data collection and entry.
• Conducts rudimentary analysis on quantitative and qualitative data such as descriptive analyses and identifying themes and sub-themes.
• Ensures data storage is in line with RTP standards such as confidentiality.
• Develops and submits output, outcome, and evaluation reports to the MEL Specialist.

Job Responsibility #3 Monitoring, evaluation and learning plan for RTP country’s programs (15% of Time):

• Assesses RTP’s global indicators and ME tools for relevance and appropriateness within country’s context and proposes revisions as required.
• Identifies gaps between global indicators/data collection tools and country’s program outcomes and proposes ways to address gaps.
• Support in the development of MEL frameworks for new programs to include indicators, targets, data collection methods and schedules, and analysis plans and regularly reviews MEL frameworks for existing programs to ensure relevancy and effectiveness.
• Supports the planning for mid-term and final evaluations.

Job Responsibility #4: Capacity building for MEL through trainings and systems development (10% of Time):

• Assesses country-level capacity for successful implementation of MEL work including staff skills and knowledge, data entry and data storage systems and develop strategies for increasing capacity.
• Trains data collection enumerators such as Field Facilitators and partner staff on data collection tools and processes.
• Provides workshops as needed on MEL for country staff, partners and stakeholders.

Job Responsibility #5: Supporting and facilitating country planning processes (10% of Time):

• Supports Country Office in developing logic frameworks for new programs and reviewing logic frameworks for existing programs including the identification of appropriate outcomes and SMART indicators.
• In collaboration with other staff in the Country Office, identifies program and decision-making implications of ME findings.
• Develops summary materials and delivers presentations on ME findings to staff, partners, beneficiaries, and/or other stakeholders.

Job Responsibility #6: Supporting the development and strengthening of RTP’s global ME framework (5% of Time):

• Participates in RTP’s global MEL initiatives including ME portal, ME workshops and trainings and consultations.
• Shares ME best practices, lessons learned and other insights with RTP MEL colleagues.
• Maintains regular communications with the Country MEL Specialist.
• Supports other global ME initiatives as required and as agreed to by the MEL Specialist.

Job Responsibility #7: Perform other duties as assigned (5% of Time

Qualification Required & Experience

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development or related discipline.
• Training in Monitoring and Evaluation such as university courses, workshops, certificates.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of practical experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks (developing logic frameworks, outcomes, indicators, targets and data collection plans).
• 1 year of practical experience working with social programs.
• 3 years leading and conducting data collection, both qualitative (focus groups, interviews, observations) and quantitative (surveys, statistics review).
• Experience conducting rudimentary analysis for quantitative data (descriptive analysis) and qualitative data (identifying key themes and sub-themes).
• Experience managing data sets (coordinating data entry, ensuring data quality, managing data confidential storage).

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and to identify trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners.
• Proven written communication and presentation skills, presenting evaluation findings through a variety of mediums— data visuals (graphs), reports and presentations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• A background in program evaluation methodologies
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and best practices, and of child-friendly data collection methods
• Knowledge of SMART indicators
• A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy)
• Substantial knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Internet

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners
• Experience designing and leading evaluation or research studies
• Experience conducting data collection with children
• Expertise and experience in training and capacity-building (e.g., developing and delivering workshops, mentoring and supporting colleagues, etc.)
• Expertise and experience in designing data collection tools both qualitative and quantitative
• Experience identifying program implications and recommendations from data findings
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs

LANGUAGES

High level of proficiency in written and oral English

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about our commitment to help children and youth rise above life’s challenges through the power of play. You are highly collaborative and a relationship builder with a passion for humanitarian work, human rights and social change. You have been extensively involved in development and implementation of Programs. Your attention to detail is great and you have a positive, follow-through mindset. You are focused on strategically positioning Right To Play as a partner of choice for our donors.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to

GhanaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 05 July, 2020

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com

{Right To Play,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,7 years,05 Jul-2020};

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

Job Description

• JOB POSTING – Programs Director
• Closing Date: July 5, 2020
• Organization: Right To Play International
• Department/Division: Program Unit
• Work location: Accra, Ghana

JOB SUMMARY

The Programs Director (PD) reports directly to Country Director (CD) and technically to the Global Director, Program Development. The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of a complex, multi-donor, multi-sector program in the country of operation. In addition, the Programs Director supports the Country Director in resource mobilization and setting the strategic direction for the Country Office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibility #1: Program Strategic Planning 35%

• Leads the programmatic management of all in country projects.
• Leads the design and development of program strategies and plans with the program team and ensures their alignment with RTP strategies, in particular, the Country Strategic Plan.
• Ensures that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards. Ensures the program team stays abreast of the current program goals and objectives and participates in the program expansion plans.
• Ensures the program teams are implementing program activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinates the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team.
• Acts as advocacy manager, in close coordination with the Country Director, ensuring the influence of Right To Play on the policies and practices of key stakeholders in line with Right To Play’s vision and mandate.
• Supports the CD in identifying new funding opportunities and developing project proposals in line with the Country Strategic Plan.
• Plans programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and management processes.

Job Responsibility #2: Program quality, accountability and reporting 30%

• Works closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation Team to maintain the internal monitoring, evaluation and learning system of Right To Play.
• Oversees of the use of program funds in line with donor agreements and Right To Play policies. Oversees the development and submission of quality narrative reports in line with donor requirements.
• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to CD’s and stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery.
• Identifies opportunities to develop high quality communications products such as case studies and success stories.
• Conducts regular program monitoring visits to project locations.
• Regularly reviews program implementation against program plans and identifies strategies to address potential bottlenecks and implementation issues.
• Ensures the highest technical quality of Right To Play programs, in line with Right To Play’s program manual, and identifies opportunities for innovation and integration of global best practices.
• Identifies and evaluates the risks associated with program activities and takes appropriate action to mitigate risks in close coordination with other functional leads and the Country Director. Ensures the meaningful integration of Right To Play cross-cutting themes such as gender equality and child protection into program design and implementation.

Job Responsibility #3: Program financial management 5%

• Coordinates with finance team to provide financial training for non-financial staff in effective country program financial management, including procurement, project implementation, compliance and project financial reporting.
• Supports the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans.
• Provides quality assurance, from the program perspective, on financial reports and supporting documentation in accordance with funding agreements.
• Ensures that programs operate within the approved budget and coordinates with the relevant office/fundraising centre to seek necessary clarifications and preapprovals of any major budgetary revisions

Job Responsibility #4: Team management, compliance and capacity building 10%

• Communicates the program vision to the program team, leads and directs them toward achieving program goals and objectives.
• Ensures that the program teams have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities; supported by clear job descriptions to ensure quality performance.
• Conducts program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the CD and participates in the recruitment of the program team.
• Facilitates the capacity building of program team to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and completes their performance appraisals.
• Provides direct support to the program team in the form of systems and tools.
• Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensures compliance with RTP code of conduct, gender and child safeguarding policies.
• Develops and strengthens the program team’s understanding of project cycle management.
• Establishes and implements a performance management process for all program staff.

Job Responsibility #5: Representation and collaboration 15%

• Builds and maintains highly collaborative working relationships with counterparts in other Right To Play offices, including the regional office, national offices and headquarters.
• Facilitates linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance Right To Play visibility and program activities.
• Represents Right To Play in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with government and other relevant stakeholders regarding Right To Play activities.
• Identifies and develops new partnerships with international and local NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Communicates with clients, including children, and other stakeholders to gain community support for Right To Play programs and to solicit input to improve the program.
• Oversees the management of existing partnerships in line with good partnership principles and Right To Play policies.
• Ensures ownership of the program by local partners and stakeholders.
• Meets with government representatives, partners’ staff, community leaders and children to discuss program improvement as needed.
• Joins the CD in meetings and represents him/her when required.

Job Responsibility #6: Performs other duties as assigned by the CD. 5%

WHAT YOU’LL GET

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Target Start Date: September, 2020
• Contract Type: Fixed Term (Renewable)

Qualification Required & Experience

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

• Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies or other related disciplines OR an equivalent combination of education, professional development and relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 7 years experience managing international development programs and liaising with government officials and donors.
• Proven experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource mobilization, networking, partnership building and working with NGOs (partnership with Civil Societies Organizations).

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders
• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment
• Creative and flexible with problem solving skills
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
• Ability to confidently represent oneself and RTP to high level officials
• People management particularly coaching and influence management

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Experience working in at least one of the sectors/themes included in the Country Strategic Plan (Education, Child Protection & Peaceful Communities).
• Sport and play experience
• Experience in managing and strengthening civil societies organizations
• Coaching, mentoring and/or training experience
• Gender mainstreaming background
• Child Safeguarding background

LANGUAGES

High level of proficiency in written and oral English

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about our commitment to help children and youth rise above life’s challenges through the power of play. You are highly collaborative and a relationship builder with a passion for humanitarian work, human rights and social change. You have been extensively involved in development and implementation of Programs. Your attention to detail is great and you have a positive, follow-through mindset. You are focused on strategically positioning Right To Play as a partner of choice for our donors.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:

GhanaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Programs Director” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 05 July, 2020

{IRC Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,3 years,23 Jun-2020};

IRC is looking for a dynamic, well organised and result-oriented person to fill the position of: Program Officer WASH

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of IRC projects and staff at the District level
• Support research/studies, learning and communication
• Project management and coordination with partners – Manage the District Hub Office, partnerships with the District Assembly, ANAM initiative partners etc
• Supports to strengthen the ANAM WASH Network
• Field activities coordination, outcomes monitoring and tracking of impact at district
• Manage learning and knowledge management at the District level – District Learning Alliance Platform, district hub resource centre etc
• Quality and timely delivery of projects reporting
• Support business development and fundraising
• Support IRC Ghana reporting

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters level in a relevant field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Good knowledge and understanding of the rural WASH and IWRM sector
• Demonstrable experience in partnership management, learning and knowledge management and networking
• Proven project management experience
• Fluent in English and preferable one local language and good writing skills
• Willing to work in a district is an added advantage

Contract Period:

The position will be for an initial one-year renewable contract, subject to good performance

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with the following documents to the email below:

• A detailed CV that includes a reliable telephone and email contact and contacts of three referees
• Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualifications

Or email to:

ghana@ircwash.org

Or Send application to:

The Administration Officer
IRC Ghana
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 23 June, 2020

{CARE Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,22 May-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 M & E Specialist – Northern Ghana Governance Activity. (NGGA) Project.

The full-time position will be based in Tamale, and requires extensive travel to operational districts throughout northern Ghana.

The Northern Ghana Governance Activity aims to increase the capacity of Ghana’s decentralized agricultural structures at the regional and district levels, improve their accountability and performance efficiency, build community consensus, and strengthen civil society’s demand for better service delivery in agriculture in partnership with the private sector. The Northern Ghana Governance Activity also proposes to enable government and civil society to more effectively mitigate conflicts related to agriculture and natural resource management. It covers 26 target Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) in the three regions of Northern Ghana.

It is a five year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Ghana. The partners of the project are CARE International, ActionAid Ghana, SEND Ghana and the West Africa Network for Peace-building (WANEP-Ghana). The consortium is led by CARE International in Ghana. The goal of the Northern Ghana Governance Activity is to ensure strengthened responsive governance for improved agriculture development in Ghana. The intervention is targeted to directly support the USAID/Ghana Country Development and Co-operative Strategy (2013 – 2017).

Candidate Profile

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, is a Key Personnel position on the NGG Activity. Reporting directly to the Chief of Party (COP), the M&E Specialist is responsible for implementing and managing M&E activities, and coordinating the work of regional M&E officers. S/he will lead the development of M&E plans; coordinate implementation of approved M&E activities; supervise and monitor the work of regional M&E officers; lead evaluations and impact studies; closely monitor activities to ensure adherence to high data quality standards; perform rigorous analysis of M&E processes, reports and results; and ensure accurately and timely reporting of data with full analysis and interpretation of results.

• The M&E Specialist is responsible for preparing data and reports for the donor; CARE Ghana; NGG Activity coordinating partners, and the project’s COP. The M&E Specialist is also responsible maintaining data, and coordinating closely with the Knowledge Management and Learning Coordinator (KMLC) and Communications and Media Relations Specialist (CMRS), to develop content related to NGG Activity impact and results for dissemination to diverse stakeholders.

Key areas of responsibility of the M & E Specialist will include:

• Coordinate M&E Activities: Lead implementation of M&E activities in line with approved M&E work plans. Design data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods, and applied technologies. Support NGG Activity partners and stakeholders to develop and implement their own systems/instruments for data collection and storage to monitor outputs, outcomes and impacts.
• Ensure High Quality Data: Manage a rigorous approach to monitoring and evaluation; ensuring integrity of M&E processes and high quality data gathered throughout all M&E processes. Act as project Data Quality Champion, promoting and upholding high data and information standards; recording and sharing data quality best practices, approaches, and lessons learned. Closely monitor the activities of regional M&E officers to ensure consistent application of data quality standards and protocols.
• Reporting, Documentation & Dissemination: Lead in the compilation, review, verification and input of NGG Activity data into donor M&E system (FTFMS); NGG Activity MIS (using KoBo Toolbox); and CARE’s Project and Program Information and Impact Reporting System (PIIRS). Support routine NGG Activity quarterly and annual performance reporting, leading the compilation of M&E sections of regular reports; and Contribute to CARE Ghana’s Annual Report development.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum qualification of Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management , Agricultural Science, Computer Science/Statistics/Information Management and other discipline relevant to rural development, Agriculture, Gender.
• At least five or more years of experience in M&E on donor funded projects.
• Five or more years of experience on governance related project, part of which should have been obtained working on the development and implementation of civil society led accountability programs.
• Proven experience with survey research, responsibility for research methods, program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative statistical sampling, information analysis, research techniques, and methodologies and report writing.
• Demonstrated experience developing M&E Strategies and Work Plans.
• Proven leadership, management and supervisory skills, overseeing M&E activities and coordinating M&E staff.
• Extensive experience conducting research; analyzing data; and preparing reports of findings.
• Experience producing reports for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Extensive hands-on experience developing survey methods, instruments and contributing to the design of M&E MIS.
• Strong knowledge of approaches to M&E and DQA.
• Experience should include database management, and good knowledge in the use of Microsoft tools and familiarity with mobile data applications software (Kobo collect or ODK) will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience with the USAID and familiarity with the principles of development assistance will be useful.
• A good knowledge in Gender Equity and climate change rural livelihoods and partnerships.
• Adherence to CARE’s core values and competencies.
• Excellent professionalism, relationship building and communication skills.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Submit applications via email to:

hr.ghana@care.org with the “M & E Specialist” 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: 22 May, 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.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,PhD,6 years,09 May-2020};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.

RTI International is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID and other donors and clients.

Job Description

Applications are being accepted for an anticipated USAID-funded Improved Early Education Learning Outcomes Activity in Ghana. The anticipated 5-year activity is a follow-on to the existing USAID Ghana Partnership for Education Activity and seeks to build on the current program’s goals of supporting Ghana’s educational institutions to improve, expand and sustain learning outcomes for primary students nationwide. Positions are based in Accra, Ghana.

Job Summary

• Responsible for management, oversight and direction of the reading program.
• Responsibilities include providing technical direction towards reading policy, coordinating all training, advising on teaching methodologies, leading the technical dialogue on reading with national and sub-national government levels, managing the reading team.

Qualification Required & Experience

• PhD (preferred) in education with a focus on reading competencies and outcomes.
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated track record of working in area of reading.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please email your CV/resume to:

internationaledu@rti.org English language CVs required. Please put position title and applicant name in the subject line.

Closing Date: 09 May, 2020

RTI offers competitive compensation and benefits and robust home office project support. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. RTI International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

{World Bank,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,12 years,13 Apr-2020};

Description

Do you want to build a career that is full of meaning and impact? The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities where they are needed most. Visit www.ifc.org

IFC is recruiting a Senior Country Officer who will promote and coordinate IFC’s investment and advisory activities in Ghana. The role requires close interaction at a high level with the private sector, government, and international development organizations, as well as key counterparts in the World Bank Group (WBG) to develop new business and support the structuring and negotiation of deals.

The Senior Country Officer will also assist with the oversight of IFC’s program in the entire Ghana Sub-region (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Niger and Togo) and the supervision of staff including the Country Officers responsible for the other countries.

The position is based in Accra and reports to the IFC Country Manager.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Assist with overseeing IFC activities in the country and act as a deputy to the Country Manager;

Strategy

• Together with the Country Manager, oversee the implementation of IFC’s strategy in Ghana and the preparation of business plan updates as needed;
• Oversee the preparation of WBG strategy documents such as Country Strategies, Country Private Sector Diagnostics, and Country Partnership Frameworks;

Business development

• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the country and stay on top of key economic and political issues;
• Work with investment, advisory, upstream and relevant WBG teams to continue to roll out the IFC 3.0 strategy and develop the project pipeline;
• Build and maintain strong high-level relationships with the private sector, relevant government officials, key development partners, and WBG colleagues to support business development and portfolio management;
• Participate in client selection and help ensure that IFC is working with the right sponsors;
• Assist in project structuring and implementation using local market intelligence;
• Track the project pipeline and assist in moving transactions forward;
• Help manage development partner relations to support the raising of funds for advisory projects;
• Track and oversee the preparation of visiting missions/trips to the country;
• Contribute to the preparation of board papers and other documents, as needed;

Portfolio management

• Develop a good understanding of the portfolio, assist with resolving issues and maintain good relationships with existing clients;

Briefs

• Prepare/coordinate high-quality briefs for WBG senior management;

Representation

• Represent IFC externally and provide visibility for IFC through organizing/participating in high profile events (high-level visits, press interviews, seminars and conferences);
• Ensure internal and external requests are addressed;
• Act for the Country Manager as needed;

People management

• Assist with the supervision of staff in the Ghana Sub-region, including providing leadership, guidance and mentoring, and recommending career and training opportunities;
• Assist in the onboarding and supervision of the Country Officers responsible for the other countries in the Ghana Sub-region; and,

Office management

• Assist with the smooth running of the IFC country office and WBG building in Accra.

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection Criteria

• Post-graduate degree, preferably in finance, business administration, management, economics, or a similar field;
• 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as investment or commercial banking, public-private partnerships, management consulting, or operational experience in an investment and/or advisory role;
• Experience and/or a strong interest in Africa is required, and experience in the Ghana Sub-region is an advantage;
• Ability to assess the viability of business opportunities and risks;
• Ability to think creatively about potential investment opportunities, and to use business development skills to translate such opportunities into bankable projects;
• Strong analytical, finance, financial modeling, credit, and transaction structuring skills is an advantage;
• Good understanding of IFC’s investment and advisory business lines, their products, how they complement each other, and how they may be leveraged to match the long-term needs of clients and open new markets;
• Track record in developing and maintaining strong high-level relationships in the private sector, government, and development institutions;
• Ability to represent IFC externally with the private sector, government, development partners, media, and other stakeholders;
• Team management experience including supervising, mentoring and training staff;
• Team player with strong leadership and influencing skills, and track record in working in a matrix structure;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Ability to resolve challenging issues;
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills, and ability to work with or supervise the use of data utilizing standard office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required, and French language skills are a strong advantage.

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.

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Closing Date: 13 April, 2020

{Worldreader,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,31 Mar-2020};

Worldreader is seeking an experienced educational and business development professional to serve as our Senior Manager, Business Development & Partnerships, West Africa. S/he will engage with regional INGOs, UN, Ministry of Education, civil society, bilateral and multilateral donor representatives to further Worldreader works globally with partners to support vulnerable and underserved communities with digital reading solutions that help improve learning outcomes, workforce readiness, and gender equity.

This position requires a high level of responsibility and self-motivation. The Senior Manager, Business Development & Partnerships is expected to be an outstanding communicator and team leader.

Based in its Accra, Ghana office, s/he works in collaboration with in-country and global Worldreader staff to expand its partnership efforts through all Worldreader programs across West Africa.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Partnerships (70%)

• Implement a regional strategy to increase the number of Worldreader digital library subscriptions for school/library/community programs by developing field sales action plans, to achieve growth and successfully manage the sales plan
• Ensure timely submission of competitive, responsive and high-quality proposals that align with Worldreader’s priorities and project needs, and support negotiations with donors.
• Represent Worldreader in appropriate national and regional networks and coalitions of international and local NGOs, private sector companies and other potential “non-traditional” partners to cultivate new partnerships. Advocate for digital reading solutions and participate in shaping policy positions and advocacy messages pertaining to Worldreader’s vision and programs in West Africa.

Project Strategy, Implementation, and Impact (30%)

• Oversee effective and efficient management of the projects/programs across West Africa including, but not limited to, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality control, cost-effectiveness, staffing, and other project items as needed.
• Facilitate partnership creation and management of local implementing and collaborative partners.
• Ensure that programs & products are designed and implemented in support of Worldreader’s vision of cost-effective, outcomes-driven and evidence-based interventions that are responsive to the local context and the priorities of our readers.
• Drive seamless coordination between programming and operations and across sectors and outcomes, with the objective of improving the quality of Worldreader’s work.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor degree or higher in education, international development, or related field with at least 3-5 years of experience as a senior leader within an international NGO or Business agency.
• Experience in partner relationship management and retention with a demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams, work independently, and occasionally travel domestically and internationally (up to 40%).
• Experience in a CRM system such as Salesforce highly preferred.
• English proficiency: excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to Worldreader mission and values.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 31 March, 2020

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MA//MSc,5 years,23 Mar-2020};

Due to the constant growth of Africa’s population, the continent needs 20 million new jobs annually. This goal is only achievable in cooperation with the private sector. In order to realize employment- related investments with companies, the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation (SI Jobs), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), works with African countries that are committed to reforms; and supports them to create more and better jobs and therefore providing future prospects for the local population.

The SI Jobs Programme in Ghana works under three main Components:

• Business & Invest
• Ghanaian SME (Mittelstand)
• Cluster approach.

Under the Component 1: Business & Invest’, SI Jobs promotes sustainable investments from German and European companies and investors.

Component 2: Ghanaian SME (Mittelstand) promotes the SME sector, by improving the business environment and enhancing competitiveness, promoting advisory and (innovative) financial services for SME and boosting cooperation between German and African companies.

Component 3: The ‘Cluster approach’ aims to increase the economic attractiveness of business locations and industries, intervenes to support industrial parks, improves export opportunities and addresses various obstacles to investment.

The Advisor will primarily be tasked with supporting SMEs Development under component II to achieve the programme’s objectives and indicators which includes identifying growth oriented SMES and supporting them to improve access to markets, funding and sustainability of their businesses. It also includes developing a strategic approach to provide technical assistance and advice to SMEs, linking them to bigger Ghanaian and European companies in their various sectors.

Project: Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation
Reports to: Head of Component
Assignment Period: March 2020 to 31st December 2022
Location: Accra, Greater Accra

Tasks

• Cooperate with Component Head and team to acquire, design, plan, implement and monitor new partnerships with the private sector with a focus on enhancing the productivity of SMEs
• Assist and monitor development and Implementation of SME project plans and activities including conceptualisation, organisation, and quality management of interventions in close consultation with stakeholders, consulting firms and project managers
• Deal with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with SI Jobs interventions in SME development as well as communication and documentation. Responsible for identifying new project opportunities and implementing capacity development measures for SMEs and suggest improvement strategies
• Provide inputs for development of innovative financial products/services and linking SMEs to the financial sector
• Draft terms of references, technical documents and other reports for the project implementation
• Facilitate demand-oriented exchange with and coordination amongst relevant stakeholders including relevant associations, umbrella organisations, and individual private sector actors, NBSSI; AGI; GCCI; GPIC, AHK as well as financial actors such as credit lending institutions, venture capitalists etc.
• Integrate gender mainstreaming and promoting gender equality into SME development interventions and activities.
• Support the consultants to develop and compile list of high growth SMEs and identify business sectors that are of interest to larger Ghanaian/German/ European businesses

Qualification Required & Experience

Your Profile Qualifications

• MA//MSc in Business Administration, Economics, Business Management, Development
• Planning, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in the private sector and a strong interest in the topics of SME Development, skills development, business management and start-up support
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Experience in building networks among different partners / organizations
• Motivated team player with an organized, independent, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex issues

Additional competences

• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the Internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Fluent in written and oral knowledge in English language; and a working knowledge in German will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to upgrade competence as required by the tasks to be performed

Our Offer

Competitive GIZ salary grid, SSNIT, Health insurance, as well as 13th Month Salary and Annual Bonus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and a one – page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the job code 2020/E4D/03/01

Closing Date: 23 March, 2020