{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

{Marie Stopes International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,13 Jun-2019};

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancy for a driven. customer focused. strong convincing skills energetic individual with Outstanding business experience to occupy the Project coordinator position in the organisation. MSIG’s goal is to meet the needs of the undeserved and improve access to Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services. NISIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s global partnership, which operates in over 37 countries worldwide.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day implementation of specific projects (VAD. GAC among others). The Project Coordinator will take active steps in liaising with GHS as partners and key stakeholders to ensure that all project milestones are achieved in accordance with the workplan and within the agreed time frame.

The VAD Project has a three step evolving model: Provision of quality FP services through M SIG outreach, building capacity of GHS service providers through the Capacity Building Model and ensuring service quality through Continuous Supportive Supervision (CSS) to achieve the desired Public Sector Strengthening (PSS) Objective.

The post is based in Accra and expected to travel to other regions in Ghana when needed. He /She reports to the Head of Donor Compliance and Delivery.

Length of contract: Two (2) years contract

Key responsibilities

•   Provides monitoring oversight to all the project components and consistently work to ensures adequate community involvement in the project Nurture and sustain partnerships with relevant stakeholders particularly GHS
•   Provide Valuable information to help with project strategy and implementation.
•   Monitor and coordinate project schedules and implement transitions of teams in accordance with the project model.
•   Keeps and manage records of project activities and regularly provide project updates to key stakeholders and promptly report any deviations.
•   Compile relevant and accurate data on all activities for key project stakeholders
•   Work with the Head of Donor Compliance and Delivery, and the Finance team to complete the project (s) Budget Verse Actuals (BVAs) on monthly basis
•   Actively participate in the monthly programmes and finance meeting to provide explanations on variances, share areas of concerns and identified risks for the management of the project (s)
•   Coordinating the effort of project stakeholders, implementers and key partners Of the project.
•   Assist in facilitating community entry approaches in all communities through innovative partnerships
•   Any other duties that may come up.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Development studies or any related field.
•   Postgraduate qualification is desirable, Certificate in Project Management will be an advantage
•   Other relevant professional qualifications

Experience/ Skills

The candidate must have;

•   Minimum Of Four (4) years of relevant post-graduation work experience and at least Three (3) years of work experience in a similar role.
•   Excellent coordination skills and passionate about field work
•   Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to write high quality reports
•   Articulate and analytical with excellent attention to detail
•   Computer literate (office package and search engines)
•   Experience in working for and with NGOs (or multilateral or bilateral agencies such as the UN ; specific experience working with international NGOs
•   Good interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels – government, donor and community
•   Sympathetic to women and men seeking Family Planning and Reproductive Health services
•   Must be pro-choice and passionate about maternal health

This is a local position. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal per-units required to work in Ghana.

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: 13 June, 2019

Females are encouraged to apply

{GSHRDC,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,31 May-2019};

The Gender Centre, a leading women’s rights organisation, is seeking to employ a qualified person to fill the position of: Deputy Executive Director

Duties

The duties of the Deputy Executive Director include:

•   Overseeing project planning and implementation
•   Writing reports and ensuring timely narrative and financial reporting to funders
•   Organising and leading consultations and meetings in the programmes
•   Supervising project officers in implementing project activities
•   Conceptualising and designing programme activities, project proposal writing and fund raising for activities
•   Researching and analysing women’s rights issues
•   Monitoring and evaluating project activities both at the national and community levels

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: law, human rights, gender and development. Research skills is an added advantage

Experience

•   The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years working experience in a field related to the above-mentioned areas, experience in NGO/Project management, Resource Mobilization, networking and administrative experience will be an advantage

Skills

•   The successful applicant must have the ability to manage and supervise a team implementing multiple projects in the area of preventing violence, young women leadership and adolescent reprductive health
•   The person must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, advocacy, problem-solving skills and should also have strong writing and feminist analytical skills, be able to use the computer and be creative and innovative
•   Applicant must also have the ability to work within a highly versatile environment, managing relationships with survivors, community members, network partners, donors and policy makers and must demonstrate strong interest in gender equality, social justice, women’s rights and empowerment issues

Remuneration

Competitive offer but negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their application and CV to:

application@gendercentreghana.org

Closing Date: 31 May, 2019

{VTF Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,31 May-2019};

The VTF Programme is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana and employment of the youth for sustainable livelihood. VTF is in search of a well-motivated individual with some understanding of the TVET sector for the position of an Advocacy Officer.

Responsibilities

•   Monitor, analyse and evaluate global policies on TVET
•   Coordinate the establishment of an advocacy team who will follow through the TVET policy development and implementation
•   Lead the establishment of the regional networks of likeminded persons and institutions in the TVET sector
•   Constitute a media coalition on exposed knowledge and status of the TVET sector to aid in accurate reportage and induce public understanding
•   Coordinate the organisation of stakeholder consultations on the state of the TVET policy and implementation
•   Develop progammes and activities to influence decision-makers
•   Organise education and awareness creation programmes to promote increased knowledge and understanding of the TVET sector
•   Support in the development of training and capacity building programmes for the youth
•   Develop press releases, official statements and opinion pieces
•   Support resource mobilisation efforts, proposal writing and related engagements
•   Write reports and document for periodic submission to stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a good first degree in social sciences, communication studies, development studies or a related field
•   A master’s degree will be an advantage
•   Demonstrates understanding of the TVET landscape in Ghana
•   Knowledgeable in policy development and analysis
•   At least 5 years experience working in a development related field
•   Strong communication and presentation skills
•   Excellent facilitation and coordination skills, report writing and research skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should apply with cover letter and CV to the:

vft@vtfprogramme.com.gh

Or mail to:

VTF Programme
PMB CT 114,
Cantonments

Closing Date: 31 May, 2019

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,31 May-2019};

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid International is looking to employ experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the positions of Quality and Knowledge Management Officer.

Job Title: Quality and Knowledge Management Officer (CSO-RISE – Civil Society Organisations in Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development)
Directorate: Programmes, Campaign and Innovation
Reports directly to: Project Manager with matrix relationship to the Manager, Quality and Knowledge Management

Job Purpose:

(State major reason for the position)

•   The role is responsible for providing quality documentation of change and impact of the CSO-RISE project.
•   The post holder is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating project activities in line with agreed indicators set in the log frame.
•   The role will provide support for project implementation and capacity building of implementing partners.

Key Responsibilities: (List the major responsibilities the job holder is expected to perform)

•   Monitor and coordinate all CSO-RISE M&E related activities in the implementing regions and districts;
•   Conduct performance monitoring of the project
•   Carry out joint periodic field monitoring visits to verify and input into project implementation;
•   Work with CSOs and communities in the implementing districts to ensure participation and monitoring of the project.
•   Carry out periodic compilation, synthesis and analysis of regional level data;
•   Undertake monitoring of field activities in line with indicators and tease out results and milestones
•   Prepare periodic reports on findings of field visits
•   Ensure adherence to project M&E requirements and plan
•   Facilitate learning and reflection sessions to enhance sharing of best practices
•   Provide support to project team oncapacity assessment activities
•   Provide timely feedback on efficiency, effectiveness and outcomes of the implementation process to Project Manager and CLT

Data collection & Capacity Building of Stakeholders

•   Support to conduct baseline survey, mid-term and end-of-project evaluations
•   Support to disseminate project learning widely to national and international stakeholders.

Reporting and Documentation

•   Support to document project outputs, case studies, significant accomplishments and lessons learned to inform impact measurement
•   Disseminate M&E results and information to stakeholders at the community, district, regional and national level as well as partners and project beneficiaries
•   Participate in forums to share program-based information with stakeholders at the district, regional and national levels
•   Submit quarterly impact measurement reports to keep management informed on program activities and performance

Fundraising responsibilities

•   Support to develop concept notes and proposals to raise funds to implement related and innovative projects

Safeguarding/ Child Protection responsibilities

•   Be abreast with ActionAid’s safeguarding policies, including our child protection policy and ensure full compliance with its provisions.
•   Educate staff, co-applicants, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on the safeguarding policies and other regulatory frameworks of ActionAid Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree in Development Studies/Statistics/ Agriculture/Economics + 3 years’ relevant work experience

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

•   Knowledge of M&E principles
•   Ability to develop M&E Framework and systems
•   Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach to project implementation
•   Knowledge of gender issues and power dynamics
•   Skills in monitoring and evaluating advocacy and campaign initiatives.
•   Good facilitation skills and ability to design and deliver training programmes
•   Ability to undertake programme appraisals and evaluation
•   Skills in writing quality reports and case studies.
•   Knowledge of Micro-Soft Office applications and social media

Location: Tamale, Northern Region with regular travels to Upper East, Upper West, Savana, North East Regions

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: 31 May, 2019

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,31 May-2019};

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid International is looking to employ experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the positions of Project Manager.

Job Title: Project Manager (CSO-RISE – Civil Society Organisations in Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development)
Directorate: Programmes, Campaigns & Innovations
Reports directly to: Head of Programmes, Campaigns and Innovation

Job Purpose: (State major reason for the position)

•   The role is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project, including stakeholder engagements, in line with donor contract and agreements with co-applicants, to achieve the stated results of the project. The role will maintain regular communication and provide scheduled feedback to relevant stakeholders. •   The role also has responsibility of overall supervision of project assets and the project team.

Key Responsibilities: (List the major responsibilities the job holder is expected to perform)

• Work with relevant national and local partners, stakeholders and collaborators to ensure project takeaways influences relevant policies on livelihoods and local governance.
• Develop annual critical pathways to ensure that project implementation plan leads to expected project outcomes and consistent with the Priorities and Key Result Areas of the ActionAid Ghana (AAG) Country Strategy Plan (CSP).
• Develop elaborate project strategies to enhance effective implementation towards achievement of stated project results.
• Work closely with National and Regional Programmes and Advocacy Teams to ensure that project takeaways are mainstreamed into programme work before project completion.
• Anticipate project risks and take steps to mitigate them.
• Work with relevant national and local partners, stakeholders and collaborators to ensure project takeaways influences relevant policies on livelihoods and local governance.
• Develop annual critical pathways to ensure that project implementation plan leads to expected project outcomes and consistent with the Priorities and Key Result Areas of the ActionAid Ghana (AAG) Country Strategy Plan (CSP).
• Develop elaborate project strategies to enhance effective implementation towards achievement of stated project results.
• Work closely with National and Regional Programmes and Advocacy Teams to ensure that project takeaways are mainstreamed into programme work before project completion.
• Anticipate project risks and take steps to mitigate them.
• Coordinate project activities and liaise with co-applicants, project target district assemblies and their agencies, communities, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and attainment of stated project results.
• Develop TOR for project research, reviews and evaluation exercises.
• Conduct periodic reviews, reflections and planning meetings with co-applicants, communities, implementing partners and other stakeholders to inform project strategies.
• Lead in the development of tools, manuals and training resources needed to ensure successful project implementation.
• Lead in the organization and facilitation of project review meetings with the active participation of co-applicants, beneficiaries and all relevant stakeholders.
• Organise Project ManagementTeam meeting every month to access and monitor the progress of the project, and also participate in Project Accountability Team meeting every quarterto give update on progress of project.
• Lead to conduct and validate pre-intervention assessments in target districts.
• Coordinateand supervise the implementation of all project activities to achieve their outputs, as indicated in the approved project document.
• Conduct relevant researches and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders.
• Actively participate in the Annual Planning and Budgeting process of ActionAid Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A master’s degree in Project Management or relevant field with at least 5 years’ experience in senior management position.

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

• Knowledge and proven experience in project management, especially related to sustainable agriculture,livelihoods, decent work and social protection.
• Advanced skills in lobbying, advocacy and campaign initiatives
• Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach to project implementation.
• Knowledge of strategic management principles
• Knowledge of gender issues and power dynamics
• Knowledge of developing concept notes and proposal
• Knowledge of contract management principles
• Knowledge of training models and principles
• Advanced skills in writingquality reports and case studies
• Knowledge of M&E principles
• Knowledge of management principles and planning processes
• Knowledge of Micro-Soft Office applications and social media

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

• Ability and confidence to engage higher levels of external stakeholders such as government ministries, agencies, CSOs, donor organisations and local government structures.
• Ability to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to problems.
• Ability to take timely decisions.
• Ability to develop sharedplans and monitor for achieving targets.
• Ability to motivate andprovide coaching and technical support to team members when needed.
• Ability to make effective verbal and written presentations.
• Ability to write qualityreports.
• Ability to elicit 100% effort.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, focus group discussions and trainingsessions

Location: Tamale, Northern Region with regular travels to Accra in Greater Accra Region, Upper East, Upper West, Savana, North East Regions.

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: 31 May, 2019

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{Ghana Wildlife Society,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,30 May-2019};

The Ghana Wildlife Society is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit making conservation organization located at the Accra Conservation Education Centre near the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. Our mission is to conserve wildlife in all its form for improved quality of life for all people. We belong to BirdLife International, the world’s largest nature conservation partnership of 120 autonomous NGOs around the world.

Reports to: Manager, Research & Conservation Science
Start date: July 2, 2019

Job Background

• Weak governance, economic growth and infrastructure expansion, increased consumption and poor public support for conservation, illegal mining and logging, human population growth triggering domestic demand and shifting agricultural patterns are some of the eminent conservation challenges that are exerting greater pressure on biodiversity in Ghana. Our response to some of these challenges is to research into threatened species, interactions between people and biodiversity in different landscapes, impacts of development on biodiversity, and how land use changes affect patterns of migration of birds along their migratory routes. To contribute to ease the growing global pressure on the Corporate world to enhance ecological footprints, we currently work in partnership with several private sector players to fashion out business models that safeguard biodiversity. Our current corporate engagement spans mining, oil and gas, forestry, agriculture and renewable energy sectors. We solely rely on our scientific evidence through research projects to engage decision makers and influence national policy. We work with government agencies, national and international conservation institutions. We raise awareness and work with the youth through the Wildlife Clubs of Ghana (WCG) – a junior wing of the Society.

The Society is in search of qualified and competent candidates to fill vacant positions of:

Job Title: Project Officer, Research & Conservation Science

• The successful candidate will coordinate will support the implementation of research and project activities. She/he will contribute to the development and implementation of a common bird-monitoring scheme and ensure that relevant data on priority species and Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBBAs) are updated through periodic monitoring. The Officer will be involved in the development of conservation action plans and expected to have strong fundraising abilities to initiate conservation projects. The candidate must be conversant with project work planning, budgeting, operational planning and reporting.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to fundraising/project proposal development to sustain research activities of the Research Unit.
• Play an active role in research activities to improve knowledge on the distribution, trends, population and status of threatened species for selected taxonomic groups in line with the Society’s strategic objectives.
• Initiate research activities that will protect the populations of migrant birds and species in other taxonomic categories.
• Sustain monitoring and update Important Bird Areas (IBAs) data in Ghana.
• Contribute to Piloting/implementation of common bird monitoring schemes towards the development of a Bird Atlas for Ghana.
• Foster strategic cooperation with non-profit, Universities, private and public sectors at national/regional/district levels for fundraising and hands-on-projects.
• Perform any other related task as directed by the Supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications, competencies and experience

• Post-graduate degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management, Ornithology, Biological Science or Biodiversity Management.
• At least, 2-3 years of experience in a progressively responsible role of programme coordination.
• Solid understanding of current conservation challenges in Ghana and should be abreast with current national and global conservation issues.
• Proven proposal writing/fundraising skills and experience.
• Excellent writing, reporting, communication/presentation and good interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience in using relevant techniques and tools to carry out biodiversity surveys, analysis of results and scientific reporting.
• The ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Sound IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes (PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Good knowledge and use of mapping software (e.g. ARCGIS 10.4).
• A self-starter with the ability to work in a team.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

A CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet all the eligibility requirements must be addressed to the Executive Director. Applications must be sent by email to:

info@ghanawildlifesociety.org

Closing Date: 30 May, 2019

{Plan International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,MBA,5 years,08 May-2019};

The position is based in Accra, within a Plan International Office and in addition requires extended travel to Plan field offices (up to 50%).

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success

Grants Planning, Delivery, and Control: Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all financial and compliance aspects of grant funding, disbursement, management and reporting for women’s organizations.

Expected Outcomes:

• In collaboration with women’s organizations, contribute to the design of the grant mechanisms and processes from a financial and compliance perspective.
• Support the development of grant agreement templates and review agreements with women’s organizations to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
• Support the development of financial aspects for grant application forms, instructions, and guidelines in a participatory approach with women’s organizations.
• Support in the planning, design and presentation of financial and compliance information sessions for women’s rights organizations to encourage applications, guide them through the application process, and address any queries, etc.
• Participate in the review of grant applications with a focus on budgets and financial management and compliance capacities of grant recipients.
• Coordinate preparation of budget templates, reporting requirements, and monitoring of grant periods and close out of the grant awards.

Financial Management, Analysis, and Compliance: Direct support provided to women’s organizations to manage funds effectively in line with granting and compliance requirements.

Expected Outcomes:

• Support women’s organizations with financial management, grants and compliance tools, templates, and best practices to effectively execute their grants.
• Perform thorough reviews of women’s rights organizations financial reports and related supporting documentation to demonstrate accountable use of funds.
• Carry out compliance reviews and project audit processes of women’s organizations to ensure donor compliance and grants are well positioned for audits.
• Identify areas of risk by providing regular analysis of financial health of the grant portfolio against standard key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize financial risk.
• Maintain an up-to-date tracker for women’s rights organizations expenditures and advances.
• Ensure grant budgets and forecast are developed, implemented and monitored.

Capacity Development and Working Relationships: Provide continuous capacity building to women’s organizations in financial management and compliance. Foster and maintain productive and professional relationships with and between all project stakeholders, particularly with local women’s organizations, to ensure efficient and effective financial management and compliance.

Expected Outcomes:

• Provide direct support to successful grant recipients to transform proposals into project implementation plans and budgets to effectively execute their grants.
• Based on organizational self-assessments and capacity building plans, support women’s organizations with project and financial management tools, processes and ongoing capacity development to strengthen their financial management and operations.
• Routinely visit and connect with women’s organizations to provide grant management, monitoring and compliance support as they execute their grants.
• Foster strong coordination and collaboration with women’s organizations through open and transparent communication, participation and joint decision-making, and respect for their agency and technical expertise.
• Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure effective and efficient processing of grants and data collection, monitoring, and reporting is comprehensive.

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them

• Experience with in depth analysis of current issues and providing innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated skills in dealing with the complexity of working with international and local NGO partners.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with comprehensive and demanding requirements of the donor.
• Effective decision-making regarding the most appropriate, effective and efficient approaches to ensure quality financial management, ensuring maximum alignment with donor requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to minimize project risks.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Gained through education, training, & experience

• MBA in Finance and related field
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Progressive experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, Internet and databases.
• Coaching & mentoring skills for building project the capacity of women’s rights organizations on quality financial management and compliance.
• Superior skills in building productive working relationships with team colleagues, field offices, donors and partners.
• Understanding of project management cycle.
• Flexible approach to deal with ambiguity.
• Understanding of feminist principles, gender equality, and women’s empowerment.
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, track project performance, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Experiences

• Minimum of 5years’ experience in finance, accounting, grants analysis
• Progressive experience in financial reporting and analysis, risk assessment and mitigation.
• Proven experience in developing financial and program management tools and processes, including financial reporting budget guidance, work plans and monitoring templates.
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements of donor government agencies such as Global Affairs Canada; multilateral agencies (UNICEF, AfDB, etc.) and/or charitable organizations / Foundations preferred.
• Experience leading or participating in financial audits.
• Hands on experience reviewing complex contracts and agreements.

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: 08 May, 2019