{Good Neighbors Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,16 Aug-2019};

Good Neighbors Ghana is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea, 1991.It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC).To make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. we are working in 44 countries with our focus on community development projects to protect children’s rights and encourage the self- reliance of communities.

Currently Good Neighbors Ghana seeks to recruit the services of a Programme Officer for its new Social Economy Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Programme Officer will be expected to:

• Work closely to develop a business plan aimed to guide starting a social enterprise in Ghana
• Research socio-economic,legal environments around running a social enterprise as well as benchmark eases in Ghana, Africa and developed countries
• Participate in identifying business models of the enterprise and assessing them with a tool
• Develop implementation plan of the business model that includes value proposition customer/beneficiary analysis, pricing, HR, partnerships
• Take lead in coordinating activities related to setup of the enterprise
• Give presentation on findings analyses to various collaborators

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in business, agribusiness,agricultural economics or related field required
• 2 years of the relevant work/research experience preferred
• Business acumen in the concept of profit- making and contribution to social cause
• Ability to read business trends in Ghana, regionally and globally
• Demonstrated experience related to business planning
• Experienced with qualitative and quantitative methods, including design, analysis and interpretation of results
• High level of due diligence in management of organizational and personal resources
• Proficient in financial analysis
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English language

Duration of contract: One (1) year (with annual renewal)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a One-page cover letter outlining how they meet the above requirements to Good Neighbors Ghana

gngh.recruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 16 August, 2019

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,21 Aug-2019};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Development Assistant Specialist — Health Financing. The specialist leads USAID/Ghana efforts to support the achievement of quality, Universal Health Care (UHC) in Ghana.

Job Summary

• S/He defines and manages the USAID/Ghana complex health financing portfolio, including public financial management at all levels, and improving strategic and evidence-based health purchasing by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
• The Specialist supports USAID/Ghana efforts to remain committed to building the necessary institutions, policies, and systems, in order to achieve UHC — at not only the central level, but also strong health financial management across regional, district, and community levels.
• The Specialist works to support strong and transparent health financing, the core of USAID/Ghana’s approach to support Ghana on its journey to self-reliance, and new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).

The Specialist collaborates across USAID sectors to support accountability, governance, and domestic resource mobilization in order to achieve broader Mission objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Completion Of US-equivalent Master of Business Administration (MBA) or masters degree in Health Economics. Health Policy and Management, Public Health, or a related Social Science with a health financing focus.
• At least ten ( 10) years of progressively responsible, professional—level experience in the implementation and/or management of health financing or health insurance activities/projects is required. Eight (8) of total experience must be with donor organisations, government, public and private institutions, the World Bank, or other bilateral/multilateral or international agencies engaging in similar functions and capacity.
• Computer and language proficiencies will be tested.

Salary: Market Value – GHC 169,225.00 to GHC 253,826.00 equivalent to FSN-13, in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of U.S. Embassy, Ghana.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. 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 covering letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant’s professional life, relevant certificates. a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 302B offeror information for PSC available at https://www.usaid.gov/form and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf

Failure to provide these requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 21 August, 2019

For full requirements and position description, please log on to the following websites:

http://www.usaid.gov/west-africa-regional/work-with-us/careers
http://www.usaid.gov/ghana/work-with-us/careers or
https://gh.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs

All US and non-Ghanaian citizens, who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority, must attach copies of the required work and residency permit to their applications 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.

USAID/GH 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.

{Chemonics International,Volta Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,19 Aug-2019};

Chemonics International seeks a Regional Logistics Support Officer for the Volta Region to provide technical support to the Regional Health Administration (RHA) to implement supply chain prioritised interventions. The Officer will organise, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of health commodities supply chain activities at regional level in collaboration with GHS, MOH and Implementing Partners (IPs).

The officer will specifically support the Regional Medical Stores (RMSs) in: the implementation, standardisation and scale up of -last mile distribution (LMD, inventory management of programme commodities, gathering and analysis of logistics data to inform supply chain decisions at regional level, bi-monthly central level distribution, implementation of Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS). provision of targeted supportive supervision to lower level health facilities and. associated reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supply chain management technical assistance to the RHA and RMS to support lower level health systems strengthening initiatives through regular targeted supportive supervision to districts and service delivery points, training of SDP staff on logistics management of health commodities and any other initiatives that the GHS adopts at the regional level to improve commodity availability.
• Work closely with the RMS Manager and program coordinators at the regional level to generate composite orders for program commodities from the central level.
• In collaboration with the central level authorities and RHAs, support RMSs to conduct monthly physical counts for program commodities at the RMSs; and support the RMSs and health facilities in the respective region to prepare and submit accurate and timely inventory and stock status reports including key recommendations to Programs (NACP, NMCP, FHD, TB) and identified regional and central level key stakeholders. Similarly, follow up with the Programs and central level authorities to provide feedback on submitted reports to the RMSs and appropriate health facilities.
• Collaborate with the RHA, USAID Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) and other USAID Implementation Partners (IPs) and, identified program (NACP, NMCP, FHD, TB) contacts to collect, collate and submit monthly reports on consumption data of program commodities at the service delivery points.
• Maintain and regularly update a database of health commodity logistics data such as worksheets, historical issues data at the RMS and consumption data at SDPs, and data on receipts from the IHS warehouse and TCMS and other sources, and any other relevant data needed for decision making.
• Support Implementation of the Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhLMIS)
• Support and ensure the collection and consolidation of accurate data from Health Facilities for On-Boarding
• Validate data collected for onboarding to ensure data integrity and data consistency in the GhiLMIS solution
• Review orders and consumption data from Health Service Providers yet to be onboarded and conduct inventory adjustments at the RMS to ensure system stock matches physical stock on hand.
• Work with RMS managers to plan and execute cycle count for all commodities based on established regional schedule
• Provide Basic level of support where GhiLMIS issues are logged into the GhiLMIS Help Desk, triaged, troubleshot, and elementary problems are resolved.
• Support users to analyze data generated from the GhiLMIS to improve efficiencies and support prompt actions and decision making
• Ensure that the RHAs:
? are regularly engaged on logistics management issues.
? prioritize strengthening logistics management in their regional work plans and budgets.
• Support and monitor the implementation of LMD in the region and provide technical assistance for the implementation of LMD standardized framework including the tasks associated with determining commodity volume as part of implementing LMD initiative.
• Serve as the secretariat for the regional supply chain coordinating committee as well as facilitate regular functioning of the committee.
• Participate in forecasting, quantification and procurement planning of health commodities.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Supply Chain Management or business-related discipline.
• Post graduate qualification in supply chain, health systems, health information or related field offers an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in supply chain management including experience with, order management, inventory management, warehousing/storage and product distribution.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in data analysis, data quality assessments and data use.
• Good understanding of Ghana’s Public Health Supply Chain system.
• Resourcefulness and a desire to help others.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively on teams in a multi-cultural context and ability to work independently is necessary.
• Must have ability to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision.
• Must be able to learn and support new and fast changing technologies.
• Fluency in English required

Location: Volta Region

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: 19 August, 2019

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,26 Jul-2019};

ActionAid Ghana seeks to engage a highly motivated individual who will serve as Global Platform Manager and Training Developer to provide overall strategic leadership towards the achievement of the Global Platform set targets as well as support the Platform by facilitating and conducting innovative trainings and capacity development for ActionAid, ActionAid Partners, NGO representatives, youth groups and individuals to lead social, political and economic change in Ghana.

Role Overview:

• The role exists to provide overall strategic leadership towards the achievement of the Global Platform set targets as well as support the Platform by facilitating and conducting innovative trainings and capacity development for ActionAid, ActionAid Partners, NGO representatives, youth groups and individuals to lead social, political and economic changein Ghana.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the implementation of the Global Platform concept in Ghana
• Participate in annual plans and budget process
• Effective participation in SMT meetings to formulate/ update strategies

Networking and Partnership Development

• Development of strategic partnerships and networks with (I)NGO and related institutions to promote GP Business modalities, within the agreed Framework
• Ensure the GP is proactive and can facilitate the required capacity development for AAG partners;
• Identify potential partners in the country/sub-region with whom longer term programme partnerships can be developed.
• Maintain relations to partners such as WaterAid and European Commission project

Knowledge Management and Communications

• Develop key communications materials (online and offline) to promote GP amongst identified and potential partners in Ghana and beyond;
• Develop change stories, success stories and lessons learnt
• Provide guidance and support to development of project concept notes, proposals that focus on youth engagement;

Training Development

• As required, deliver capacity development initiatives, trainings and evaluations based on the six steps;
• Develops and organizes trainings within the Global Platform framework, e.g. Global Campaign, Global Volunteers and Youth and Governance and tailor-made requests from ActionAid and Partners
• Takes charge of the sessions for the various courses at the platform within the areas of e.g. youth and female empowerment, democracy, human rights based approach, and entrepreneurship
• Support to other courses, like preparation of volunteers and interns from abroad.
• Develop training manuals, course scripts and detailed evaluations of each course, contributing to the development of Training for Change’s courses and methodologies
• Facilitates and maintains relationships with relevant partners and places for practice, research and field trips, arranging excursions with partners.

Financial and Resource Management

• Develop annual and quarterly work plans, budgets for the GP;
• Provide financial report
• Ensure full and judicious utilization of funds to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop and adopt cost effective strategies and systems to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure preparedness and coordination of all audits

Qualification Required & Experience

Educational Qualification (state minimum entry educational/ professional qualification required by the position)

• 2nd Degree with at least 5 years working experience.
• Membership of a relevant Professional Institute.

TECHNICAL (State core job knowledge /skills required for successful execution of the job).

• Ability to develop strategies and plans
• Knowledge of peer to peer learning, participatory training methods and action research
• Ability to design and deliver training programmes
• Experience in financial management
• High degree of tenacity and interest in youth work in Ghana
• Ability to be innovative and entrepreneurial

MANAGERIAL (State core managerial knowledge/skills required for successful execution of the job)

• Ability to establish objectives, specific targets and goals
• Ability to plan and work effectively on several tasks as the same time
• Ability to develop cooperation among team members and resolve conflicts
• Ability to develop strong leadership and management skills

PERSONALITY (State core personal attributes required for successful execution of the job)

• Integrity
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Tolerance.
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Peoples management
• Confidentiality

Location: Accra with travels within and outside Ghana

How to Apply For the Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 26 July, 2019

{International Justice Mission (IJM),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,29 Jul-2019};

Who We Are

IJM is the global leader in protecting the poor from violence in the developing world. Our global team of over 1,000 professionals are at work in over 25 countries. Together, we are catalyzing a global revolution that will rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice for the poor unstoppable.

The Need

Motivated by God’s call to seek justice for the oppressed, we believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We are a global community that cares for one another. We value joy and celebration, and we strive to provide professional excellence to all those we serve.

IJM is seeking a talented Team Manager to establish and direct all strategies and activities of IJM Ghana’s Aftercare response to the forced labor trafficking of children on the Volta Lake’s fishing industry. The Team Manager will build and lead a high-quality team in partnership with government and non-government agencies to ensure that victims are rescued and restored and that perpetrators are arrested, charged, and prosecuted under the laws of Ghana. The Team Manager will also lead strategies and activities targeted at reducing the prevalence of forced child labor trafficking through sustainable improvements in the performance of local law enforcement and psycho-social services for victims.

This position is based in Accra (with frequent travel to other parts of Ghana) and reports to the Director of Casework, IJM Ghana.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

•   Foster a culture of spiritual health and integrity by setting an example of mature, authentic Christian discipleship; and
•   Continually lead and encourage the aftercare team and other IJM colleagues to prioritize their own spiritual formation and Christian discipleship as they engage in the work of justice.

Develop National Leaders

•   Recruit, train, and lead a highly effective, resilient, and cohesive Aftercare team consisting of IJM aftercare staff, interns, and volunteers;
•   Provide leadership that ensures that the IJM Ghana office provides and models a highly effective, multi-disciplinary, and collaborative response to the target abuse;
•   Serve as a model of servant leadership for IJM staff; and
•   Develop, monitor, and evaluate concrete performance and leadership development objectives for aftercare staff.

Attain Justice System Transformation

•   Partner effectively with government and non-government social services agencies to ensure effective rescue and restoration of victims and prosecution of perpetrators;
•   Actively participate in national and local coalitions of aftercare stakeholders to continually improve services provided to child victims of forced labor trafficking;
•   Contribute to the design and successful implementation of a cooperative plan to transform key pillars of the Ghanaian public justice system so that it provides trauma-informed, accessible, and sustainable protection to child victims of forced labor and trafficking;
•   Contribute to the design and implementation of rigorous systems and processes for effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of IJM Ghana’s Justice System Transformation activities and programming; and
•   Effectively represent and leverage IJM Ghana’s work and experience with key constituents and stakeholders.

Achieve Collaborative Casework Objectives

•   Lead and manage IJM-assisted casework interventions to ensure that victims are rescued and restored and that perpetrators are held accountable under law;
•   Provide immediate assessments, crisis care, and advocacy for children coming out of forced labor trafficking and ensure all victims receive legally mandated government protections;
•   Educate, train, and equip government and non-government partners in the effective aftercare and restoration of victims; and
•   Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategies and best practices for effective IJM-assisted restoration of victims.

Ensure Effective Management and Stewardship of IJM Resources

•   Contribute to the development of the office’s strategic plans and budgets;
•   Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, IJM policies, and best practices;
•   Develop and implement context-specific strategies and tactics consistent with IJM policies, protocols, and best practices;
•   Continually increase the Aftercare Department’s effectiveness, efficiency, and organization by developing, maintaining, and updating all operating protocols, reporting systems, and manuals;
•   Maintain detailed client tracking systems and records of all aftercare activities;
•   Generate timely, high quality written and verbal communications regarding the aftercare program to the Director of Casework;
•   Ensure full compliance with the IJM Global Aftercare Policy and all relevant Minimum Standards of Care; and
•   Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Casework.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements

•   Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited university;
•   A minimum of three years’ experience in direct practice, program development and implementation, and casework management;
•   Minimum of three years’ experience successfully leading a team of staff, contractors, and volunteers in a multidisciplinary work environment;
•   Experience in delivering trauma-focused counseling and related services;
•   Experience of successful team building and management;
•   Superior judgment and problem solving in a complex environment, specifically in relation to issues of child protection and family welfare;
•   Fluency and professionalism in oral and written communication in English;
•   Demonstrated commitment to serving the poor and the oppressed; and
•   Strong leadership skills.

Critical Qualities

•   Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostle’s Creed;
•   Strong service ethic and a passion for IJM’s mission;
•   Able to achieve goals in a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting;
•   Meticulous attention to detail, disciplined with priorities and self-motivated;
•   Effective leader, mentor, and trainer;
•   Patient; works well under stress;
•   Personable with a sustained positive attitude;
•   Diplomatic, discreet and flexible;
•   Professional demeanor in written and oral communication; and
•   Evident passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith to:

ghanarecruiting@ijm.org

Closing Date: 29 July, 2019

What is a statement of faith?

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

{CECI – Ghana,Ghana. Burkina Faso & Guinea,Full-Time, GH,Degree,10 years,15 Jul-2019};

Background

WUSC is a leading Canadian non-profit organization in international development, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world. We work with a unique and powerful network of post-secondary institutions, private-sector partners and volunteers to provide education, employment and empowerment opportunities that improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged youth around the world.

CECI is an established Canadian international development organization whose mission is to combat poverty and exclusion. CECI’s Canadian and in-country teams have 15 years of experience in governance and inclusive development in extractive areas of West Africa WUSC and CECI are jointly implementing the West Africa Governance & Economic Sustainability in Extractive Areas (WAGES) in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Guinea. Working in partnership with communities, local government, mining companies, and other stakeholders, WAGES will enable communities, particularly women and youth, to maximize the socio-economic benefits from extractive resource investment in West Africa. The project’s principal areas of focus include local governance, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and regional knowledge-sharing on development best practices in mining areas.

Position: Regional Economic Development Advisor
Project: West Africa Governance & Economic Sustainability in Extractive Areas (WAGES)
Position location: Ghana (Accra), Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) or Guinea (Conakry)
Reports to: WAGES Strategic Advisor (Canada)
Duration: 2 years contract with possibility of extension

Nature and Scope

The WAGES Regional Economic Development Advisor will support country teams in the design and implementation of their activities, in particular the economic empowering of women and youth, ensure coordination and oversight of the quality of activities in economic development (ED) to achieve project results. The Regional Economic Development Advisor reports directly to the Project’s Senior Strategic Advisor. This position may require up to 50% of international travel in the West Africa region.

Specifically, the Regional Economic Development Advisor’s responsibilities are to:

•   Coordinate the updating of the project’s overall economic development strategy, taking into account the results obtained to date and the results expected at the end of the project;
•   Support country teams to implement the strategy for the economic development component, ensuring the optimization of planned initiatives;
•   Contribute to the development of the economic development component of the Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and monitor the implementation in relation with the Gender Equality and Youth Inclusion (GEYI) strategy with indicators and other measures (sensitive to GEYI) and suggest adjustments;
•   Strengthen the knowledge and skills of country teams in applying the principles and strategies for women and youth economic empowerment in a logic of shared learning;
•   Ensure consistency and sharing of information on initiatives in the three countries and ensure good coordination and collaboration on the economic development component of the project;
•   In collaboration with the Regional Learning Specialist, documents approaches, good practices and lessons learned in sustainable and inclusive local economic development that are specifically aimed at strengthening the economic empowerment of women and youth;
•   Support country teams in the establishment of operational partnerships that will contribute to economic empowerment of women and youth;
•   Supporting country teams to develop strategies/mechanism for Access to Finance and Business Support Services;
•   Work closely with the management and strategic coordination unit to achieve the planned objectives of the economic development component;
•   Identify, implement and document research to publish in ED, present to relevant forums and share with internal and external partners and agencies;
•   Identify key approaches to sustainable and inclusive economic growth, in collaboration with the Strategic Coordination and Management Unit;
•   Work closely with the Knowledge Management Officer.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in applied social sciences or other relevant field. Specific academic training in economics or management and business development is desirable;
• At least 10 years of experience in implementing economic development programs contributing to women and youth economic empowerment;
• Deep knowledge of gender equality and youth inclusion approaches;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French;
• Experience in building the capacity of staff and partners, both formal and informal;
• Ability to actively participate as an effective member of a team and take initiatives to strengthen the implementation of the project;
• Proven ability to work productively with various stakeholders and to meet tight deadlines with a focus on producing quality products;
• Strong facilitation and communication skills;
• Experience in knowledge management and sharing;
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn and use google applications (google docs, google hangouts, etc.;
• Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and youth empowerment.

Location: Ghana, Burkina Faso & Guinea

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may send their application file consisting of a cover letter and their CV updated to:

serviceRH@ceci.ca

Closing Date: 15 July, 2019

{Sightsavers,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,25 Jun-2019};

Sightsavers is recruiting for a Programme Officer who will work with the Programme Optimisation unit to ensure the smooth delivery of the integrated MDA targets and WASH and Behavioural Change activities, according to the contractual milestones together with the designated country principal and delivery partners in 13 designated countries as part of the ASCEND programme.

Dimensions:

Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) is a high profile, high value, multi-partner programme, which will make a significant contribution to the control and elimination of the 5 PC NTDs across 13 countries. Sightsavers is the lead supplier, working directly with LSTM, Mott MacDonald, SCI, WaterAid, M&C Saatchi and Accenture. Sightsavers is responsible for overall delivery in line with contractual agreements within a consortium structure.

The Programme Optimisation Unit is responsible for ensuring that ASCEND delivers results across the diseases and key thematic areas including Health System Strengthening (HSS) and Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC).

The Programme Officer provides technical support on Integrated NTDs behaviour change and WASH components to designated countries implementing ASCEND activities.

1) Job Purpose

•   Working withinthe Programme OptimisationUnit,as directed by theManager Implementation (IntegratedNTDsand WASH/SBCC),the ProgrammeOfficerwill ensure the smooth deliveryof integrated MDA targets and WASHand Behavioural Changeactivitiesaccording to the contractual milestones together with the designated country principal and delivery partners in 13 designated countriesas part of the ASCEND programme.

2) Main Responsibilities

•   Provide direct programme support to country teams on the roll out of integrated MDA, including the use of allASCEND management and programme implementation tools and protocols;
•   Assist with behaviour change strategies, messages, and materialswhere required;
•   Coordinate and oversee the “WASH Sector Dialogue” aligned with the national structures and processes, to establish the criteria and process to target investment inwater and sanitation services supply and demand to areas with high levels of NTD endemicity;
•   Ensure WASH and SBCC approaches align with the WHO and NNN “WASH and Health Working Together: a “how to guide for NTD programmes”
•   Ensure alignment and consistency of activities across partners and within designated countries;
•   Facilitate the delivery of capacity building support in close coordination with the Coordinator-Implementation (HSS) that enhances the effectiveness of integrated NTDs, WASH and SBCC to government and implementing partners.
•   Facilitate the deployment of timely, appropriate technical assistance and capacity building support within the ASCEND structure to the designated countries.
•   Provide content for communications teams and knowledge innovation and learning teams.
•   Align learning, documentation and reporting systems with designated countries to that adopted across the ASCEND programme

The principle accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Direct programme field assistance in countries is expected with travel upto and/or over40%.

3) Planning and Organising

Working in a team approach:

•   Plan, organiseand support designated country level activities withinrecognised global standards as they apply to NTD interventions;?Ensure thatprogramme deliveryis inline with WHO NTD control/elimination guidelinesand technical guidance on WASH and NTDs;
•   Deliver timely,evidence based reports in line with organisational requirements;
•   Ensurethat timely, accurate data onactivities, outputs and outcomes are consistently reported within the NTD Status Reports, myCLAIMs, M& E framework, Programme Portal and SIM Card;
•   Work with theFinance and Risk Team to ensure that agreementsand contracts, due diligence reports, individual country and consolidated log frames are up to date and stored;
•   Facilitate effective internal communications in respect of project reporting and documentation;
•   Provide practicalsupport toCapacity Building Support Personnel;
•   Ensure alignment and progress within the logical framework and theory of change;
•   Supportcommunication initiatives;?Support and contribute to operational research;
•   Support organisation and facilitation of technical workshops related to behaviour change and WASH coordination.

4) Problem Solving/Strategic Planning

•   Undertake tasks or projects as required by the Manager Implementation (Integrated NTDsand WASH/SBCC);
•   Develop and roll out learning processes and systems;
•   Develop a workable approach to accurately identify and disseminate learningwith the knowledge learning and innovation unit;
•   Working together with relevant Technical Advisors, knowledge learning and innovation unit, identify and disseminate standard best practice;
•   Ensure interventions uphold a commitment to gender, equity, social inclusion, value for money and sustainability through developmentand use of cross-cutting plans;
•   Work with Technical Advisors, Country teams, Integrated Systems Unit to collate and update annual activity logs and logical frameworks;
•   Keep up to date with relevant cross cutting issues and debates that may impact control/elimination of NTDs and WASH/SBCC interventions;Provide quick responsesto emerging technical challenges by liaising with the Manager Implementation (WASH/SBCC), revising tools and protocols as per their guidance.

5) Key Contact/Relationships

Internal

•   Manager Implementation (Integrated NTDs/WASH/SBCC)
•   ASCEND Team including: Programme Optimisation Unit,Central Operations Unit; Knowledge, Innovation & Learning Unit; Technical Advisors and capacity builders
•   Relevant country staff including WASH/NTDs coordinators

External

•   NNN Executive Committee and working groupsas appropriate;
•   Partners NGOs, Institutions &Technical Partners;Implementing Partners;
•   Ministries of Health, Education and drinking water supply and sanitation;
•   International Coalition for Trachoma Control (ICTC) working groups;
•   Global Schistosomiasis Alliance (GSA),STH Coalition,RTI/ENVISION,Research partners

Qualification Required & Experience

6) Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge (Education & Related Experience):

•   Degree in public health or other development related field such as WASH;
•   Knowledge and experience of behavioural change and communication programming;
•   Knowledge of water sanitation and hygiene for public health programmes;
•   Monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
•   Working experience ofAfrican contexts;
•   Knowledge of NTDs and/or other health interventions an advantage.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

•   Ability to write well and communicate clearly with all stakeholders;
•   At least intermediate level of French (Desired);
•   An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people;
•   Respect for and ability to foster local programme ownership and contribute to sustainability and system strengthening.

Core Behaviours:

•   Communicating & Influencing;
•   Team Working;
•   Planning & Organising;
•   Change & Improvement;
•   Delivery and Implementation;
•   Self-motivation;
•   Output Driven.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post by email, please download our application form and equal opportunities form.

Click Here To Download Application Form

And return as two separate documents to:

jobs@sightsavers.org

Closing Date: 25 June, 2019

{Ghana AIDS Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,05 Jul-2019};

The Ghana AIDS Commission has vacancy for the under listed positions and invites applications from persons with the requisite qualifications to apply for consideration.

Job Title: Technical Coordinator

Objective of Position

•   To perform activities involved in the planning and co-ordination of the technical services of the commission under the direction and supervision of the Director of Technical Services and in partnership with the Regional Committees of the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Plan and coordinate Regional HIV response with respect to decentralized activities at the regional level.
•   Assist in the planning and supervision of sub-projects relating to HIV & AIDS.
•   Undertake activities relating to provision of technical services to people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
•   Coordinate regional activities in the promotion of behaviour change and dissemination of information via IEC/BCC materials.
•   Document technical assistance and technical support needs at the regional and district levels. .
•   Coordinate capacity building and training for key implementers among MMDAs, private sector, civil society, traditional authorities and community leaders at the decentralised level.
•   Organise coordination meetings involving key actors at the regional level and facilitate same at the district level in partnership with the District Committees of the Commission.
•   Lead district and regional level planning. including operational planning in line with the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan.
•   Track all releases from the District Assembly Common Fund for HIV activities and report to the Region for action. ‘
•   Facilitate resource mobilization at the regional and district levels for the local HIV response from the private sector, philanthropists and donor partners.
•   Support regional and district level surveillance, operational research and surveys to generate strategic information both from the general population and Most at Risk Populations (MARP).
•   Assist in preparation of quarterly technical reports from the region and districts.
•   Assist in preparation of the HIV Country Response Information Systems on a quarterly basis by all implementing partners

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have an advanced degree in Social or Medical Sciences (MSc, MPH, etc) with requisite experience or knowledge of epidemiology of HIV and AIDS, its prevention, treatment, clinical and/or community level management.
•   Must have experience in Project Management.
•   Must have a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification working experience in the Public, Private or NGO sector

Location: Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below:

The AG. Director-General
Ghana AIDS Commission
4TH Floor, Ghana Olympic Committee Building
Adjacent Ridge Hospital

Tel: 0302-919263 / 0302-919259

Or email to:

vacancy@ghanaids.gov.gh

Closing Date: 05 July, 2019