{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

{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 105,062.00 — GHS 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

{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

{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

{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.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 28 February, 2020

{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

{CAMFED Ghana,East Legon – Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,29 Nov-2019};

CAMFED Ghana, a reputable NGO that works to promote girls’ education and provide opportunities to vulnerable girls and young women in Northern, Upper East, North East, Upper West, Savanna and Central regions is seeking to recruit the following role:

Position: Programmes Officer
Team: Programmes
Reporting to: Senior Programmes Officer
Office location: Accra
Areas of operation: Northern, Savannah, North East, Upper West, Upper East, Bono East, Ashanti, Greater Accra, Western and Central regions of Ghana.
Contract terms: Two (2) years contract subject to renewal
Travels: Significant travels will be required
Job offer: Competitive compensation package (depending on qualification and experience)

General Definition

• Under the direction of the Programmes Manager and reporting through the Senior Programme Officer,the Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes targeted at enabling young women to transition from school to entrepreneurship and transformative leadership among others.
• The Programme Officer is also responsible for direct supervision of District Programme Officers and Core Trainers in selected operational districts to ensure that the quality, measurable and cost effective deliverables are achieved within stipulated timeframe and in compliance with donor requirements, and policies and procedures; team motivation and capacity building; building and managing strategic relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. traditional authorities, relevant government institutions, tertiary institutions, NGOs, Financial Institutions (FIs) vendors/suppliers, donors at the regional and district level).
• The title holder will also be responsible for building collaboration with schools, institutions and communities.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Lead in the implementation of all young women transition programmes with greater focus on the entrepreneurship component.
• Design modules/interventions geared towards assisting young women to start and sustain businesses, creating jobs for themselves and other community members.
• Lead on the identification and selection of young women entrepreneurs and design appropriate strategies to support their business growth
• Responsible for managing loans and grants to young women entrepreneurs across various districts
• Design a monitoring framework for the management of loans and grants to entrepreneurs
• Explore market opportunities and connect young women entrepreneurs
• Document best practices,stories and communication pieces
• Keep up to date records of all beneficiaries on the programme database and sales force.
• Carry out regular monitoring visits to programme districts and institutions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly activity plans, expenditure authorisations and activity reports.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

To be considered for this role, applicant should meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of a degree in project management,development studies,social sciences,humanities or related field from a recognised tertiary institution is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrable working experience in same or similar position in NGO sector or similar field is desirable.
• A good knowledge of enterprise development and loan management will bean added advantage.
• Fast learner,ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast paced environment is required.
• Self-reliant,good problem solver,results-oriented and eye for details.
• Energetic,flexible,collaborative,proactive and a team player.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with stake holders is preferred.
• A highly motivated person with the highest level of integrity.
• Proficiency in MS office suite(Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and ability to self-type is a must.

Location: East Legon, 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

To apply by uploading your current CV with at least two references(not more than 2 pages),cover letter(not more than 1page), copy of highest educational certificate and copy of national service completion certificate.

• Address cover letter to The HR Team, CAMFED Ghana, East Legon,Accra.
• State position as subject of the email.

Closing Date: 29 November, 2019

Please note-ONLY short-listed applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted.

{Plan Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,14 Dec-2019};

Dimensions of Role:

• The MEL Manager will be responsible and ultimately accountable for developing and implementing the MGCubed project’s knowledge management system, all with the ultimate objective of improving project effectiveness.
• You will have a passion for working for girls’ rights and/or improving education. You will work closely with community organisations, education stakeholders and Plan programme staff to implement appropriate tools and data collection techniques to systematically measure project progress and ensure continuous learning.
• You will ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. You have responsibility for ensuring safeguarding procedures or policies, including on adult Sexual Exploitation, Harassment and Abuse, are adhered to.
• MGCubed is a 4 year, DFID-funded Girls’ Education Challenge project supporting marginalised girls and children with disabilities in two regions of Ghana. MGCubed aims to address the challenges of teacher quality, teacher absenteeism, and poor learning environments through the provision of quality educational content in rural Ghanaian schools. Using solar-powered and satellite-enabled distance learning infrastructure to deliver interactive learning sessions to students, teachers, communities and government officials, MGCubed aims to improve learning outcomes for marginalised pupils, support pupils to transition successfully through school, and contribute to sustained improvements in the Ghanaian education system.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Measurement in Education, Planning, monitoring & evaluation, Development research, Social Sciences or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable expertise in developing and implementing M&E systems.
• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative data processing and analysis skills, including adapting/developing monitoring tools and surveys.
• Proficiency with Excel, including data analysis techniques.
• Experience managing large and complex databases.
• In-depth knowledge of the processes, procedures and systems in project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in education programme delivery.
• Previous experience of using Salesforce as a database (desirable)
• Previous experience of managing data collection processes and using mobile data collection software.
• Proven experience in facilitating and delivering trainings using participatory approaches.
• Experience collating and analysing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation data from multiple sources to prepare succinct reports and creative materials tailored for the needs of diverse audiences.
• Previous experience of managing a small team.
• Experience of working in the NGO setting will be desirable.
• Experience working with DFID or another large institutional donor is desirable.
• Knowledge in Gender programming and working with Women’s Rights Organisations is an advantage.
• Capacity building experience in project design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.

Skills required for the post

• Excellent English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• The ability to multi-task and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.
• Skills in the design, entry, analysis of data in Microsoft Excel and Access as well as for Microsoft word and PowerPoint; knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS) preferred.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works with minimal direct supervision.
• Flexible, able to shift directions quickly and occasionally work long hours to meet tight reporting deadlines.

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: 14 December, 2019