{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

{Plan International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,7 years,25 Apr-2019};

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

Project Leadership and Management: Lead high quality, feminist and results-oriented program planning, implementation and reporting in compliance with donor and government agreements. A strong understanding of project cycle management, results-based management, feminist principles, and grant disbursement processes is essential.

Expected Outcomes:

• 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.
• Grant management, disbursement and reporting processes developed in collaboration with women’s organizations and responsive to their needs.
• Compliance tools and frameworks are designed to be responsive to the capacities of women’s organizations and meet donor requirements for audit.
• Ensure program strategies in gender equality and women’s empowerment are responsive to the context, implemented consistently across all project activities, and adhere to best practices in the sector.
• Expenditure is monitored monthly to ensure spending is on track and forecasts are duly updated based on project needs and in compliance with donor regulations.
• Quality programmatic and financial reports are prepared on time and in line with Plan International and donor standards.
• Feminist monitoring and evaluation system, tools and processes are developed for measuring the results of the project, and project data is collected, and validated by and shared with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure that local laws and operational policies and protocols, including for security, are observed and respected.

Qualification Required& Experience

• Advanced degree in relevant field such as International Development, Project Management, Gender Studies, or other related social science fields.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in leading complex development projects that delivered high quality programming and gender transformative results.
• Progressive experience working for INGOs in increasingly senior level management positions.
• Demonstrated track record developing successful funding proposals for major institutional donors.
• Capacity building experience in project design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.

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: 25 April, 2019

{GrowthAid,Tema,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,29 Apr-2019};

GrowthAid is looking for passionate humanitarians who share in our vision and values to fill the following position: Programmes Officer

Position Summary

• The post holder has responsibility for operational programme development and for coordinating the activities of GrowthAid’s project activities which support broader programmes managed
• He/She works with the Head of Operations and assist in allocating resources, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality/standards and monitoring budgets to assure value for money and project sustainability

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Prgramming

• Support implementing partners (IP) in implementing a participatory monitoring system that ensures that M&E information collected is analysed and used to review and update the system
• Support preparation of concise & professionally sound donor specific project reports
• Provide support to partner organisations for regular documentation and sharing of best practice and field experiences among partners, GrowthAid’s staff and relevant sector actor/agencies
• Provide support to fundraising efforts, including identification of WASH needs and those related to NTDs at the community level
• Prepare & develop material and special report based on field activities for case studies and document bhow they impact on policy

Representation and Advocacy

• Represent GrowthAid at external fora (government and non-government) and through that promote visibility of GrowthAid
• Support GrowthAid’s partnership and advocacy drive

Promoting learning and best use of technology

• Contributing to internal and external knowledge development, participates in knowledge development/thematic groups and in external networks
• Participating in cross-learning across GrowthAid Country Programme and other sector networks

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants that meet the specifications for this position should submit detailed CVs to:

hr@growthaid.org

Closing Date: 29 April, 2019

{UNDP,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree, 6 years,22 Apr-2019};

Background

This project is to provide Assistance to the ECOWAS and to Member States in West Africa for the Development and Implementation of Drug Control and Crime Prevention Strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Posted in Accra under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for West and Central Africa, the substantive guidance of the Head of Law Enforcement Section (Organized Crime & Illicit Trafficking), and the direct supervision of the UNODC National Programme Coordinator in Ghana, the Programme Associate will;

• Participate in the development and implementation of Field Office activities on Organized Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking, by providing substantive and technical expertise in the areas of project implementation, organization of high-level events and workshops, development of relevant substantive documentation, operational support including procurement, administration, human resource, general office support, etc.;
• Provide analytical and substantive support to project officers in the execution of project-specific activities (such as workshops, meetings, official and assessment missions, preparation of concept notes and terms of references, etc) in a timely manner and in accordance with UN standards and procedures;
• Liaise with various departments at the UNODC Regional Office, HQ and UNDP Ghana Office to facilitate the smooth implementation of activities as required;
• Support the design and formulation of programme activities within the area of responsibility, translating UNODC’s priorities into local interventions. Introduce performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships with internal and external vendors of the UNODC in Ghana to ensure the sustainability of Field Office activities;
• Draft correspondence on substantive and budget-related issues and prepare and update periodic substantive reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries and programme spreadsheets;
• Performs general administrative tasks, to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.);
• Draft responses to correspondence and other communications; produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

• University degree in the fields of administration, finance, development studies, human resource management, or relevant areas;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Work Experience:

• Experience in project implementation, administration, accounting, audit, budget, finance, procurement as well as supplier relationships with internal and external vendors, human resources and general office support, including ICT and communication, within UN administration and UN management system Umoja.
• Experience in the field of law enforcement, crime, illicit trafficking and drug-related projects.
• At least five (6) years of relevant work experience;
• Experience in the execution of project-specific activities such as workshops, meetings, work-plans, official and assessment missions, preparation of concept notes and presentations is desirable;
• Work experience in a United Nations field office, particularly in West Africa, will be considered an asset;
• Readiness to travel within the region.

Languages:

For the post advertised, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.

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: 22 April, 2019