Posts Tagged ‘NGO Jobs in ghana’

Job Vacancy For Senior Manager, Business Development & Partnerships

Posted on: March 18th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{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

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: 31 March, 2020

Job Vacancy For Advisor, SME Development

Posted on: March 18th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{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

Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor, Access Accelerated Partnership

Posted on: March 10th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{PATH,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,31 Mar-2020};

PATH is currently recruiting a Technical Advisor to provide technical support for the Access Accelerated Partnership (AAP) funded Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) prevention and control program in Ghana. The Technical Advisor will report to the PATH Global NCD Project Director and will focus his/her efforts on advancing the GHS NCD Strategy and delivering quality, efficient and optimized new opportunities.

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, finance, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales innovative solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

The project goal is to advance the Ghanaian NCD strategy through targeted, coordinated multi-sectoral action and improve access to prevention, screening, and care for NCDs with focus on diabetes, hypertension, breast and cervical cancers. PATH will collaborate with Ghana government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) to draw synergies in NCD program implementation across sectors and partners’ in country, thereby maximizing effectiveness of resources to reduce premature deaths from NCD in Ghana.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to the PATH NCD program with focus on implementation of Ghana’s NCD Strategy;
• Contribute to strengthening the PATH NCD Program portfolio strategies including development and implementation of the NCD project work plans and NCD strategy roll out in the regions;
• Coordinate NCD activities, including advising and providing technical support to the Ghana Health Service NCD program;
• Liaise with the M&E and Data manager to do the introduction and roll out of the PATH NCD Navigator and improve national data on NCDs through the DHIMS II systems in country;
• Liaise with the National NCD Program to strengthen PHC activities related to NCD prevention and care including access to NCD commodities in country;
• Lead training and capacity building efforts including developing training tools and curriculum for health care providers such as medical officers, nurses and midwives, pharmacists, and paramedics on NCD prevention and management;
• Provide technical oversight and liaise with the PATH Advocacy Adviser to train community-based health workers, civil society groups and volunteers to implement NCD activities such as health screening and monitoring, case management and empower community leadership to lead health promotion activities on lifestyle changes to prevent and reduce the risk factors for NCDs at community level;
• Coordinate national and regional activities including orientation workshops, performance review meetings etc.
• Support district health facilities and their NCDs Focal Points in supervising NCD activities in their respective regions;
• Liaise with PATH M&E and Data Manager to monitor project progress against work plans at national, regional and district levels;
• Assist with preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly progress reports to PATH and relevant stakeholders;
• Represent PATH in conferences / workshops/ meetings, at regional and district levels, as required;
• Support dissemination of information on project progress and lessons learned at national and regional level, as required;
• Contribute to the preparation and review of project publications, grant proposals writing, and other reports, as required;
• Other relevant tasks as requested by PATH leadership.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Experience

• A Medical Doctor with advanced degree in Public Health, Health Policy and Health Management or related Social science discipline;
• A minimum of five (5) years working experience in NCDs and/or infectious disease control and prevention, and health system strengthening;
• Extensive knowledge of the Ghana Health Care System with experience in implementation research around NCDs is a plus;
• Experience working in leadership role, managing health programs with strong background in Non-Communicable Diseases Control programs;
• Experience in capacity building, supervision, mentoring and private sector engagement is a plus;
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with international and national, cross-functional teams to ensure reports and milestones are met;
• Demonstrate experience working with government public health officials, NGOs and other health partners in a culturally competent manner;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct;
• Critical thinker with flexible and innovative problem- solving skills;
• Experience in health policy and social advocacy is a plus;
• Solid technical knowledge and skills in business development, especially grant winning proposal writing;
• Excellent written, verbal communication competencies in English.

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: 31 March, 2020

Job Vacancy For Project Officer

Posted on: March 10th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Sparkassenstiftung für international Kooperation,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,3 years,22 Mar-2020};

BACKGROUND

Sparkassenstiftung für international Kooperation has a partnership project with the Ghana
Association of Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN) and the Ghana Co-operative Credit
Union Association (CUA). The overall goal of the partnership is to “Strengthening Co-op

PURPOSE OF ROLE

• To support the international long-term expert (ILTE) with implementing the program rollout of the
Board of Directors (BoD) and the Management Certification (MC) training programs in Gha

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of Project Officer tasks includes, among others.

• Contribute to the implementation of the project’s operational work plan as agreed with the partners (GHAMFIN/CUA).
• Closely liaise and work jointly with GHAMFIN’s project coordinator for program rollout and monitor program rollout of the BoD and MC training programs.
• Constantly review the training intervention strategies of the project to ensure informed decisions on required adjustments and modifications that can be made by the stakeholders in charge in a timely manner.
• Help to further customize, update and expand the existing modules for digital use (e.g. webinars on the Moodle-based content management platform of GHAMFIN).
• Develop and cultivate good relationships with all stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to project staff members interacting with industry stakeholders and development partners on in-service training issues (including e-learning) in the financial industry of Ghana.
• Ensure BoD and MC training program aspects are properly considered in all HR capacity building intervention strategies of the project.
• Support Sparkassenstiftung Communications Officer to ensure training/HR capacity building issues are considered in all project-related information and promotion materials.
• Where appropriate, closely liaise on the implementation of the training project activities with the other two projects of Sparkassenstiftung Ghana (the Regional Project Ghana and the Returnee/Migration Project Ghana).

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants for this position should possess the following qualification, professional experiences and soft skills:

• Tertiary education (minimum B.A.) in economics, finance, social science or related disciplines.
• Profound knowledge and in-depth understanding of Ghana’s financial industry, current trends and challenges the industry is facing, key institutional stakeholders etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience in the financial industry of Ghana (banking or microfinance sector).
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in adult education, in-service staff training and/or HR management.
• A sound understanding of project management principles.
• Experience in e-learning (use of content management platforms such as Moodle) would be a strong asset.
• Experience in implementing ODA projects in Ghana (nice to have).
• Practical skills in French and/or German language.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident user of the MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

OUR OFFER

• Competitive salary, statutory tax payments and health insurance.
• Diversified work environment in an international development cooperation.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send your application letter, CV and Certificates to:

hr.sparkassenstiftung@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 March, 2020

For more information see: www.sparkassenstiftung.de

Job Vacancy For Development Outreach and Communication Specialist

Posted on: March 4th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,3 years,18 Mar-2020};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Development Outreach and Communication (DOC) Specialist in the Regional Programme Office of USAID West Africa.

Job Summary

• This position reports directly to the Senior DOC Specialist in the USAID/West Africa (WA) Regional Programme Office.
• S/he collaborates closely with more than 50 technical office team members and implementing partner communications contacts to implement USAID/WA’s communication outreach strategy.
• In addition, the DOC Specialist works closely with international, regional, in-country public relations and media contacts along with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in various Embassies to ensure that Embassy personnel are properly apprised of USAID/WA activities and projects in or affecting their countries, and that U.S. outreach and communication efforts are coordinated effectively and efficiently.
• The DOC Specialist also liaises with USAID’s Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) in Washington D.C. USAID/WA, manages the U.S. Government development programmes throughout West Africa, including very high profile Presidential Initiatives such as Feed the Future, Power Africa, the Young African Leaders Initiative, and the Global Health Initiative which includes the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Additionally, incumbent also responds to communication outreach needs from implementing partners and support offices in Benin, Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

• Successful completion of bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or other relevant areas, and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in related fields, with more than three years of experience in public relations, communications, and/or journalism is required.
• Successful applicant must have demonstrated track record in writing, including speeches, press releases, internet content, newsletters, fact sheets, etc. Level IV English (fluent) language and Level II French language (written and oral communication) is required. Language proficiencies will be tested.

This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a Ghanaian citizen – or a non-Ghanaian citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Ghana. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Ghanaian citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Accra-Ghana. If transportation to Accra is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions.

Solicitation No: 7206240R100011

MARKET VALUE: GHS 105,062.00GHS 157,598.00 equivalent to FSN-10 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/West Africa. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a cover letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant’s professional life. relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors.

Attachments must include a signed Form AID 302-3 offer or information for PSC available at http://www.usaid.gov/form and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.

USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

Closing Date: 18 March, 2020

Job Vacancy For Special Projects Officer

Posted on: February 26th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{IMANI Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,01 Mar-2020};

IMANI in search of a “Special Projects Officer”

Qualification Required & Experience

To fulfil the role of “Special Projects Officer” as ; A possible candidate must have appreciable experience with the following sets of software and online platforms;

• Graphic Design Software – (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Designer, Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW Graphics Suite)
• Publishing Software – (i.e. Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher or Affinity Publisher — alternately, High level understanding of document formatting within Microsoft Word will suffice)
• Social Media Platforms – (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn) a suitable candidate must have a grasp of the core features of the various platforms and a fair knowledge of corporate communications for organisations.
• Website hosting tools – (particularly WordPress.com). Here a suitable candidate must be able to publish and organise content for a corporate website. Additional web development experience will be ideal.
• Microsoft Office Suite – It is essential that a successful candidate has a high level of Conversance with the majority of Microsoft’s suite of Desktop Applications. Particularly; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as these are essential to the day to day functions of the role.

In addition to the above, the following skills will also be necessary for the fulfilment of the role;

• General knowledge of affairs related to the Ghanaian economic and political environment and the hot-button International developments.
• Keen analytical skills and the ability to extract and synthesise information from research reports and documents as well as expertise in constructing infographic content.
• Competence in report writing and research writing. For this, a potential candidate must have strong command of grammar and vocabulary as well as academic writing.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you know anyone who can deliver the above, let him or her send a ONE-PAGE CV to:

info@imanighana.org  and copy  e.osei@imanighana.org

Closing Date: 01 March, 2020

Job Vacancy For Social Worker – Aftercare

Posted on: February 18th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{International Justice Mission,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,06 Mar-2020};

The Mission

International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and social work professionals partner with host country governments to protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

The Need

IJM Ghana, is seeking a talented social worker to serve within the Aftercare team, to facilitate psycho-social services for survivors of trafficking and their primary caregivers. This position is based in Accra, with frequent travel to other regions in Ghana, and reports to the Director of Justice Projects, IJM Ghana.

Responsibilities

Crisis Care and Case Management Services

• Work with government partners to provide immediate crisis care, advocacy and assessments for victims coming out of trafficking situations and ensure all victims receive legally mandated government protections.
• Facilitate comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and service implementation towards the safe reunification and restoration of the survivor, in line with best practice standards.
• Engage, prepare and support victims and witnesses throughout judicial proceedings in partnership with multidisciplinary teams of advocates and care providers.
• Provide mentoring and support to social welfare officers and other stakeholders to empower survivors of trafficking to restoration by conducting holistic assessments, developing individualized care plans, coordinating psychosocial services for survivors, monitoring and reporting survivor progress towards defined psychosocial goals and assessing sustainable safety at the time of case closure.

Partnership Development

• Build effective, trusting partnership relationships with justice system officials, social welfare officers, and other stakeholders on a regional and national level.
• Develop a network of collaborative partnerships within key program areas that are equipped to serve the holistic needs of IJM aftercare participants, including service providers in the areas of health, education, income generation, protective services, mental health, basic needs (i.e. food, housing) and other relevant needs.

Training and Development

• Develop and deliver high-quality, professional training curriculum to multi-disciplinary stakeholders on best practices in trauma informed case management and service provision.
• Support joint training programs with police, judiciary, and social welfare on survivor-friendly and trauma-informed interventions, for survivors of trafficking.
• Provide mentoring and support to social welfare officers and justice officials to ensure that survivors of trafficking are provided trauma-informed protection and support towards restoration.

Documentation

• Thoroughly document and monitor service provision and progress of survivors within IJM’s internal electronic database, and other reports as required.
• Effectively record and analyse cases of trafficking to contribute to effective Justice System reform processes and capacity building efforts.
• Carry out additional assignments as required by the Director of Justice Projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in psychology, or social work preferred.
• Minimum of two years relevant experience in provision of case management services, implementing psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Significant experience in working with vulnerable groups or survivors of trauma and providing psychosocial services.
• Ability to provide service interventions in a trauma-informed manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, partners and client groups receiving services.
• Experience in building collaborative partnerships with other social service providers.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Ewe and Twi preferred.
• Driver’s License preferred.

Critical Qualities

• Strong result-orientation.
• Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values.
• Mature Christian faith.
• Demonstrate knowledge and a strong commitment to child protection and other the protection of other vulnerable groups.
• Attention to detail, organized and disciplined with priorities.
• Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication.
• Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude.
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
• Intelligent, creative and proactive problem solver.
• Strong value of teamwork and collaboration, particularly within a multidisciplinary framework.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send Cover Letter, Resume, & Statement of Faith* By E-mail:

ghanarecruiting@ijm.org

*What is a statement of faith?

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

Closing Date: 06 March, 2020

Job Vacancy For Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator-WISE Project

Posted on: February 14th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Plan International Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,4 years,28 Feb-2020};

Dimensions of Role:

• The MEL Coordinator will support the accountability for developing and implementing the project’s MEL system, support the provision of capacity development in M&E to local organizations, and developing and implementing the project’s knowledge management system, all with the ultimate objective of improving program effectiveness.

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

• Support the monitoring and evaluation system, tools and processes development
• Support the finalization and validation of Performance measurement frameworks with relevant stakeholders
• Support the integration of indices designed as composite measurements that aggregate, rank and summarize multiple indicators and data points.
• Support the development of qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools suited to the needs and capacities of WROs operating at different levels.
• Conduct project monitoring inclusive of tool design and development; data collection, cleaning and compilation; analysis, validation and sharing with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of Management Information System to systematically collect, store and analyze output and activity information.
• Support the conduction of project baseline and endline studies inclusive of developing Terms of Reference and ensuring consultants deliver high quality reports (support in verifying the methodology, the relevance of the tools, and the quality of the report submitted) and value for money.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
• High level contact Internal: the Project level program team, implementing partner organizations, entrepreneurs and VSLAs, and Plan International Canada
• Medium level contact: the Project operations team, the CO based technical advisors
• Low level contact: Maintains low contact with other staff from the Program Unit and country offices to offer support for understanding and implementation of the WISE related activities

Qualification Required & Experience

• Advanced degree in statistics, measurement, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development studies, Social science, or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and research of development projects.
• Good understanding of results-based management tools and approaches
• Demonstrable good experience in developing and implementing MEL systems, inclusive of Management Information Systems
• Good knowledge of the processes, procedures and systems in project planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Good experience in leading quantitative and qualitative tool design and data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and data presentation and validation of results.
• Knowledge in women’s economic empowerment programming and working with different stakeholders (the private sector, government and non-profit organizations) is an advantage.

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role:

• Passion for gender transformative programming and women’s economic empowerment, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.
• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
• Inclusive and empowering approach to leadership and MEL.
• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.

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: 28 February, 2020

Job Vacancy For Gender and Influencing Specialist

Posted on: February 14th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Plan International Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,28 Feb-2020};

Plan International Ghana is looking for a Gender and Influencing Specialist to effectively work with a team of professionals and deliver high quality programming and results for a project titled “Women’s Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE)”. The WISE Project seeks to leverage the enormous potential and agency of Ghanaian women entrepreneurs aged 19 to 55 years in rural and peri-urban areas by employing both demand- and supply-side interventions to contribute to increased realization of rights to economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive economic growth in 3 districts in the Bono and Ahafo regions (Sunyani Municipal, Tano North and Techiman Municipal) and 2 districts in the Northern Region (Kumbungu and Tolon). The project will start in February 2020, has a duration of 4 years, and a budget of over 5.5 million EUR.

Dimension of Role:

• The Gender & Influencing Specialist will be responsible for leading the project’s gender equality strategy supporting women as meaningful economic actors and building a supportive environment for women entrepreneurs at the family, community, institutional and market levels for their economic empowerment.
• As an integral member of the project team, she / he will ensure that a gender transformative approach is integrated in both demand and supply-side interventions to contribute to the ultimate outcome of increased realization of rights to economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive economic growth for women.
• The post-holder will be based in Tamale but travel to project districts where the WISE project operates for approximately 60% of her/his time.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Gender Transformative Analysis and Programming: Lead the delivery of robust gender equality assessments to further define and validate the project’s strategy to deliver gender transformative programming and results.
• A strong understanding of project cycle management and women’s economic empowerment are essential to provide relevant technical guidance.
• Lead and coordinate the project’s gender equality strategy which combines high quality programmes and bold, credible influencing to catalyse large-scale transformative change for women in the project locations.
• Lead the implementation of WISE project gender equality strategy which aims to ensure Plan staff and key partners have the tools, skills and capacities to fulfil core WISE gender standards relevant to the needs of the beneficiaries and operating context.
• This includes providing training, mentorship and ongoing capacity development for staff and partners.
Coordinate a gender-integrated market assessment of women-friendly entrepreneurial, value chains and emerging “green businesses / sectors” in the five target districts.
• Provide technical guidance on the community and policy side interventions which aim to support women to develop their entrepreneurial roles and expand perceptions and attitudes of male family members and community leaders around the productive capacities of women.
• Provide technical guidance on service and institutional side interventions, aiming to facilitate a suite of gender-responsive business services and products through women-friendly business hubs (HerHubs), which will serve as a ‘one-stop shop’ for women to access gender-responsive services to start and grow small enterprises.
• Coordinate gender-responsiveness audit for HerHubs and train staff and stakeholders on gender equality, gender-responsive service delivery, protection and women’s economic empowerment.
• 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.
• Project cycle management processes and tools (including detailed implementation plans) effectively implemented to achieve project results and comply with donor requirements, government, and partnership agreements.
• 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.
• Social Behaviour Communication Change and Public Mobilisation: Recognizing the agency and technical expertise of women entrepreneurs, lead the development and technical review of training and capacity building, behaviour change communication, and community outreach activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology
• Minimum of 5 years solid experience in designing, implementing and monitoring gender transformative programming in the NGO/voluntary sector, particularly in economic development, agriculture support and/or enterprise development
• A proven track record in conducting project-based gender equality analyses, especially those that employ participatory methodologies
• Experience of developing, implementing, and monitoring gender equality strategies
• Experience in influencing and advocacy
• Demonstrable experience in training development and delivery for diverse groups of women, men, community members, partner organizations and project staff.
• Understanding of contemporary Women Economic Empowerment issues in Ghana
• Understanding of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Women’s Protocol 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
• Knowledge/understanding of feminism and its application to the project

Skills

• Strong training and presentation skills
• Technical and research skills in gender equality with a focus on women’s economic empowerment
• An aptitude for reviewing synthesizing and analyzing information / data and producing high quality reports, communication materials and studies.
• Ability to provide guidance to research and policy development
• Communication Skills (both oral and written skills)
• Ability to build internal and external networks
• Good organisational and project management skills

Behaviours

• Promotes innovation and learning
• Communicates effectively and enthusiastically
• Behaves consistently in his/her approach to work and decision-making

Location: Tamale

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: 28 February, 2020

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager

Posted on: December 12th, 2019 by Ghana Jobs

{ACDI/VOCA ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 10 years,23 Dec-2019};

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 36 projects in 18 countries and total revenues of 5128 million.

The multi-year Ghana Poultry Program (GPP) has been awarded to ACDI/VOCA by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a goal to increase the competitiveness of domestic production and processing of poultry meat and eggs. GPP will adopt a market facilitation approach to drive systemic change in targeted poultry sector commodity value chains by focusing resources on fixing the underlying structural !i.eements and capacity limitations that inhibit sector growth.

We are currently seeking Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager based in Accra for this project on an eight (8) months contract

Job Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager manages a team that monitors and evaluates the program. As the successful candidate, you are responsible for the collection, input, analysis, and dissemination of accurate data in order to monitor and evaluate the impact of the project’s activities on its beneficiaries.
• You will guide the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy and be responsible for all communication and reporting needs for the program.
• You will demonstrate strong advocacy, policy development, program monitoring and evaluation skills and abilities in data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting using computer-based statistical packages and databases
• You will have a thorough knowledge of statistics and research methodology, including quantitative and qualitative research methods, tools, and techniques,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English), both verbal and written, strong negotiation, diplomacy, and team work skills.
• You are comfortable in developing and presenting effective short and long-term training
• Experience in CLA and basic knowledge in MIS
• You are able to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment,
• Can organize your work to meet deadline pressures

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• You should possess an advanced degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, international development, monitor and evaluation, or related field.
• You should have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience including a minimum of five (5) years of senior M&E management and reporting experience in international development.
• This experience must include successful report and document writing, process planning, project evaluations, change management, and facilitation of short- and long-term training programs.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates submit a resume/CV to:

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Note: When submitting your application, start the subject line with position title

No phone calls please.

Closing Date: 23 December, 2019