{BasicNeeds-Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,21 Jun-2024};

BasicNeeds-Ghana is a pioneer and reputable nonprofit non-governmental organisation that has operated in the mental health and development space of Ghana for 20 years now. The organisation implements an innovate and unique model for mental health and development, which is rights-based, people/ mental health-service user-centred, and recovery oriented. The mental health and
development model promotes community-based mental healthcare integrated into general healthcare at the Primary Health Care level, enhances means to secure livelihoods, prioritises system strengthening and advocates for inclusive public policies and programmes, increasing individual, family and community-wide awareness and knowledge to reduce stigma. Our work also emphasises partnerships and collaborations for wider synergies and impact. BNGh operates across the entire Ghana, with dominant presence in the five northern-most regions of the country, the regions of the Bono and Ahafo traditional areas, Ashanti, Oti and Volta regions, Greater Accra Region, and Central Region.

Job Summary

• The Policy (and) Research Coordinator will be responsible in ensuring that BNGh actively contributes to evidence that promote inclusive, responsive, and accountable public policies and programmes.
• The Policy Research Coordinator will lead the review/ critique of public policies, programmes, and schemes, on their inclusiveness and responsiveness to the needs and rights of poor and vulnerable,
most left behind persons affected by mental health conditions.
• S/he will lead in conducting primary research that build data (facts and figures) that inform(s) and influence(s) public policies, programmes, and schemes in favour of the most vulnerable and help capacitate the disadvantaged to lead their own advocacy and self-representation.
• The desired candidate will be an individual suitably qualified and experienced in public policy research and public policy analysis.
• Hands-on with implementation science/ implementation research, and proficient in the use of data analysis software (Stata, SSPS, NVivo etc).
• Has strong writing skills, with ability to contribute to policy planning and development, implementation, and
review/evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Public Policy, programme, and scheme appraisal/critique

• Actively look for and access public policies, legislations, guidelines, and manuals on public programmes that have direct impact on the most vulnerable of Ghanaian society.
• Craft expert literature reviews and presentations to inform research and policy discussions
• Conduct interviews with practitioners and policy makers to inform research focus and policy discourse

2. Primary research Lead

• Lead in conducting in-depth, extensive, and time-sensitive research on public policies, programmes, and scheme
Developing research project funding applications
• Developing research protocols for approval(s) of Ethics Review Committee(s)/ Institutional Review Board(s).
• Developing field research data collection instruments and analysing field data utilising data analysis software packages
• Preparation of research reports and papers
• Dissemination of evidence (make oral and written presentations)

3. Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Support with the review of indicators for project outcomes and results
• Develop data collection instruments and measurement checklists
• Contribute to the orientation/ training of field officers and ensuring data quality

4. Any other duties

• Delegated representation/ authority

Other requirements

Applicants must be willing and committed to working with persons living with mental health conditions, with limited English language literacy and numeracy, in deprived communities, and abiding by safeguarding principles and standards, and with no criminal record. Females are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be ready to start work within three calendar months from date of notice of offer of employment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates must submit a letter of application, detailing your suitability and aspirations for the role, and, along with your application, a most recent and concise resume/ curriculum vitae demonstrating your suitability for the job, with both the application letter and resume/curriculum vitae put into a one pdf document, e-mailed to:

info@basicneedsghana.org

Closing Date: 21 June, 2024

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,18 Jun-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS region (MOVE) – The MOVE project focuses on building resilient cashew and rice value chains to contribute to the creation of jobs and income in West Africa, with ECOWAS as its main political partner.
• The project is mainly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with co-funding from the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented jointly with numerous private and public partners. MOVE’s intervention countries include Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal.

Scope of Role:

• The Junior Technical Advisor will be working closely with the Private Sector Component team and will be responsible for dealing with all questions arising in implementing the component’s activities: Contributing to identify relevant problems/issues and assisting in formulating implementation-oriented solutions, further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change, managing knowledge by documenting and disseminating
know-how, experience and information, as well as assisting management with development of strategies for food safety standards and effective supply chain linkages.
• The responsibilities also include management of the Private Sector Component following project goals and activities agreed with various private and public sector partners, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior, advising partners (both private and public) and cooperating with important stakeholders including financial institutions and maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ

Tasks:

1. Private Sector Development

• Prepare and implement projects/interventions related to project output indicators in increasing value addition of processed products in the project countries.
• Prepare terms of references, guidelines, and related documents for contracting consultants and external partners.
• Provide technical assistance to rice processing factories and organizing factories and factory staff for training on food safety standards.

2. Professional Advisory Services

• Advise partner institution(s) on order clarification, identifying needs, developing concepts and strategies, and providing technical input.
• Contribute to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint project/programme activities and work in the regions.
• Actively monitor the development and implementation of project/programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts.

3. Management and Coordination

• Support all administrative processes in the context of private sector development in the ECOWAS region for the rice value chains.
• Assist in project planning for the component and develop project concepts, strategies, and implementation.
• Assist effective communication to the technical, cross-cutting and administrative units (Production, Processing, HCD, Policy, M&E, F&A, Communication).

4. Communication and Networking

• Communicate with key project partners regularly as well as develop and maintain contact with all important stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge management is documented and distributes relevant information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in meetings and seminars etc.

5. Knowledge Management

• Support the development of ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
• Assist with research activities and studies on issues to support programme implementation and learning.
• Compile information on the implementation of partner’s work plans and ensures knowledge transfer.

6. Other Duties / Additional Tasks

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.
• Support the preparation of training materials and accompany consultants on coaching for partner institutions

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree (Bachelor’s) in Food Science & Nutrition, Food Engineering, and/or others related to the project objectives.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in donor-assisted projects or private sector similar role.
• Experience working in collaboration with private sector actors (farmers, processors, investors and potential investors).
• Experience with end-to-end processing outflows in food safety standards will be an advantage.
• Experience with dietary plan development and demonstrated practical experience in supporting private sector partners in the rice value chains.
• Stock control and management with associated quality standard parameters.
• Fair understanding of quality assurance measures in rice as well as marketing options.
• Computer skills in up-to-date MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written), including good presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly as well as capacity and sensitivity to work in a multinational environment.
• Very good knowledge of the English Language and relevant Ghanaian language(s); Knowledge of the French language is an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/MOVE/01/06 in the subject line.

If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 18 June, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,7 years,07 Jun-2024};

Duration: Full-Time Contract.
Location: Accra, Ghana, West Africa

About FAWE

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana is a non-governmental organization that is non-political, voluntary, charitable, non-sectarian and does not discriminate based on race, ideology, colour, nationality, or religious persuasion. At FAWE Ghana, we promote gender equity and equality in education in Ghana by fostering favorable policies and attitudes toward girls’ education. FAWE is seeking to recruit high calibre and results-oriented individuals with integrity to partner with a dynamic professional team as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E Research & Documentation).

The Role

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, a pivotal role in our organization, will be responsible for developing tools, designing and delivering mechanisms to aid in the monitoring and evaluation infrastructure for FAWE Ghana. This infrastructure will allow for generating, capturing, and sharing best practices from our strategic initiatives in programme implementation, thereby significantly contributing to our success. The Officer will also assist in undertaking research and preparation of surveys and other data collection activities, further enhancing our ability to make informed decisions.

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESULT AREAS

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer role offers a unique opportunity to transfer and enhance knowledge and expertise in the M&E field.
• The Officer is expected to assess and anticipate the knowledge needs of FAWE Ghana, development partners, the Government, and relevant organizations, thereby fostering their own professional growth and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Continuously develop and improve FAWE Ghana’s M&E system, tools, guidelines, information dissemination and data analysis procedures will be used for its various programs.
• Develop, Monitor and Evaluate frameworks for new programmes/funding proposals and review existing programmes for FAWE Ghana
• Maintain, update, and upgrade the online database of all FAWE Ghana programmes (Data repository) demonstrative interventions, beneficiaries, partners, and reports.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of FAWE Ghana programmes within the framework of results-based management.
• Contribute to periodic progress and implementation reports and document the impact of FAWE Ghana Programmes and ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into FAWE Ghana’s programme management process.
• Draft, monitor and review donor reports
• In collaboration with the Programme staff, to ensure that FAWE’s Annual work plans and programmes are developed using a results-based perspective, and M&E is integrated into the entire program cycle.
• Improve and Manage M&E systems such as IATI reporting
• Evaluate the organization’s compliance with the Strategic plan and annual work plan

Documentation and Learning

• Provide advisory support on the implementation and management of flexible and simple recording and lesson-sharing methods at Programme, National, and International levels to promote learning across programmes and contribute to an overall impact assessment framework.
• In collaboration with the Programme staff, ensure that FAWE Ghana’s periodic work plans and programmes are developed using a results-based perspective and that M&E is integrated into the entire program cycle
• Working with other partners and donors M&E staff, analyse, maintain, and supply evidence on the emerging culture of learning
• Coordinate baseline, mid-line, and end-line surveys, external reviews, and evaluations of FAWE Ghana’s work includes drafting TORs for project evaluations and studies.
• Organize internal and external training workshops, information sessions, and seminars to build up the M&E capacity of the program and M&E staff throughout the FAWE Ghana programme on new updates and methods in maintaining an effective M&E system.
• Help create a culture of sharing this knowledge among staff, grantees, community partners, opinion leaders, and peers
• Relation building and partner relationship building and representing FAWE Ghana.
• Work closely with the Communication Officer to enrich and update the web page of the FAWE GH.

Applied Research

• Coordinate baseline, mid-line, and end-line surveys, external reviews, and evaluations of FAWE Ghana’s work includes drafting TORs for project evaluations and studies.
• Identify the need and draw terms of reference and concept notes for specific studies/research
• Provide Support in revamping the Research Unit at FAWE Ghana

Capacity Building

• Organize internal and external training workshops, information sessions, and seminars to build up the M&E capacity of the programme and M&E staff throughout the FAWE Ghana network on new updates and methods in maintaining an effective M&E system.
• Support FAWE Ghana on Data visualization, digitalization, AI and machine learning, generating information and producing meaningful reports.
• Analyze collected lessons learned and recommendations for best practices in improving and promoting girls’ and women’s education in Ghana, as well as the overall operation of the FAWE Ghana
• Play a key role in knowledge integration and dissemination, as well as introducing new tools and technology that can enhance the function of the FAWE Ghana Resource and Documentation Centre
• Establish effective networking with relevant networks, organizations, and other partners in developing knowledge products related to girls’ education in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics Project Management, Sociology, Information Technology, or any other relevant subject
• At least 7 years’ experience in M&E with 5 years of CSO experience.
• Good understanding of M&E Approaches such as outcome-based Management, Outcome Harvesting, and Mapping; Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; and knowledge of different M&E and program management software.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills, including supervising and working effectively in a team and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Superior written and oral communication skills. This includes communication with broad and diverse audiences and experience in assessing work-flow arrangements and training needs.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, synthesize, and integrate knowledge and learning and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, study methodology, tools for capturing knowledge and learning stories, data Analysis tools and software, MEL tools and techniques, and the application of computer software (MS Excel, ERP system, SPSS, GIS, data visualization software) and monitoring devices is vital.
• Good communication skills and experience working with partners and donors; pro-activeness, positive attitude, and professional integrity are required as well.
• Basic knowledge in Gender and Education concepts

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications (Cover letter, Updated CV indicating three referees) should be addressed to National Coordinator emailed to:

fawe@fawegh.org with the subject line Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to reach FAWE Ghana

Closing Date: 07 June, 2024

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MSc,3 years,15 Mar-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

The project ” Environmentally Sound Disposal and Recycling of E-Waste in Ghana ” (in short E-Waste Programme) supports the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) of the Republic of Ghana in introducing sustainable e-waste management.

Scope of Role:

• The technical advisor is responsible for the technical and organizational implementation of the measures and activities in Output 2 (private sector support) of the project.
• She/he is involved in ongoing process development within her/his remit, is responsible for knowledge management and prepare and share documentation.
• She/he supports experts in familiarizing themselves with and performing their tasks.
• She/he supports the implementation of integrated development partnerships between the Programme and selected e-waste recyclers in Ghana.
• She/he identifies further technical repurposing-, recycling and disposal-solutions for e-waste appliances and fractions. • • She/he steers a private sector working group with different partners and network with all relevant public and private stakeholders. She/he performs the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.

Tasks:

• Support to implementation of the integrated development partnerships.
• The position provides the agreed support to the partnerships and monitor the agreed measures, ensure timely implementation and comprehensive documentation.
• Selection of technical solutions for repurposing, recycling and disposal of e-waste appliances or fractions (specific those collected by the KfW/MESTI-PIU programme)
• The technical advisor identifies together with international and national consultants applied technical solutions, prepare open calls and evaluate the offers with the jury, negotiate cooperation agreements and document all required steps.
• Private Sector Working Group
• The position provides transparent information to the private sector working group, act together with another member as the secretariat and ensure invitation, minutes and decisions are done.
• Cooperation with MESTI-PIU
• She/he ensures regular exchange and the alignment of the private sector approach and strategy.

Qualifications Required & Experience

• MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management and/or Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management and/or Business
Administration

Professional experience

• 3-5 years working experience in Private and Public Sector in Ghana, preferable with a focus on environmental management and support to the private recycling sector.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Very good knowledge of e-waste related international conventions, national laws and regulations.
• Knowledge on public-private partnership activities and agreements.
• Preferable knowledge on GIZ instrument iDPP/DPP and GIZ procurement processes.
• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/EWASTE/01/03 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

Closing Date: 15 March, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{UNFPA Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,7 years,11 Mar-2024};

The Position:

UNFPA Ghana contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2025 and works in partnership with the Government and people of Ghana for sustainable economic and social development, peace, and human rights.

As part of its work to end conflict related gender-based violence and harmful practices and enhance the voices of young people in local governance, UNFPA in partnership with UNDP is implementing a peace-building project entitled Enhancing social cohesion and social contract, through empowerment of women and youth in three northern regions of Ghana. The project aims to prevent and address the root causes of localized and spillover conflicts and vulnerabilities to violent extremism in Northern Ghana. Specifically, the project will empower local governance institutions, actors, and customary governance structures to ensure more inclusive, responsive, and accountable governance, economic development and quality service delivery, as a peace dividend in these marginalized regions.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

• To provide monitoring, analytical, reporting, and programmatic support to the Peace Building Fund (PBF) Project, contribute to the implementation of activities and track results as outlined in the PBF Programme Document for Ghana.

You would be responsible for:

• Support short (quarterly, annual) and medium term (2 years) planning for implementation of the project.
Coordinate within UNFPA, with UNDP and other partners, including implementing partners for smooth project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Plan and implement project M&E system, including database, and facilitate UNFPA specific and joint field monitoring visits to project sites and activities.
• Lead the preparation of quality project related reports for review by management.
• Prepare and provide appropriate technical support for quality project planning, implementation and reporting, research and best practice documentation.
• Engage and network with partners for the purpose of promoting the project objectives and overall goal of peace and security.
Support project proposal development for promoting peace and security in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences such as Demography, Sociology, International Development or Statistics. Proven work experience in Project Management and/or Monitoring and Evaluation, Governance, Gender and Youth Development is a requirement.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of peace building, governance, gender, youth, population, and development dynamics.
• Research-related experience in issues and policies on cross border conflicts, peace and security, gender, and social norms as well as humanitarian, peace, and development nexus in Ghana.
• Experience in planning processes and good group facilitation skills
• At least one-year work experience with an international organization in peace security, governance, gender and social norms, population issues, data, and development.
• Knowledge/skills in the development/update of digital data platforms to facilitate programme implementation.
• Excellent communication/presentation, report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience in the development of manuals, protocols and training materials and tools.
• Good human relations skills and ability to work with diverse groups with different backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of global and national information on conflict resolution and development dynamics in Ghana.
• Good knowledge of the UN system and the development sector is an added advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English.

Required Competencies:

• Proficiency in current office software applications.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

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: 11 March, 2024

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,11 Mar-2024};

Title: Malaria Program Officer
Project: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana

Job Summary

• The USAID GHSC-PSM Project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

• The Malaria Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to and liaise routinely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Service and other counterparts to ensure in-country Malaria commodity availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of malaria commodity distribution.
• Liaising closely with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) to ensure malaria commodity availability in Ghana.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the MOH and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the national forecasting and quantification of malaria commodities to prepare supply plans.
• Provide oversight in the management of the pipeline of malaria commodities and share updates with key stakeholders.
• Assist the NMEP with drafting and submitting commodity procurement requests for USAID-Funded malaria commodities and in monthly malaria commodity distribution planning to ensure health facilities have sufficient stock to meet patient needs.
• Regularly report on stock status of malaria commodities, as well as health facility performance in security related to malaria commodities and malaria case management.
• Assist with End Use Verification (EUV) exercises, ensuring that MOH and GHS staff is cognizant of data collection methodologies.
• Provide technical assistance to NMEP in conducting performance monitoring and supervision activities at the health facility and regional medical store level.
• Inform leadership of potential short-term technical assistance needs as required.
• Assist with preparing annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
Provide and /or organize technical assistance and training for MOH and/or GHS staff across all levels in malaria commodity management.
• Collaborate with other members of the Systems Strengthening team focused on capacity building and MIS to have a harmonized approach to ensuring MOH and GHS staff are equipped with the skills to address supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with MoH/GHS and key stakeholders to build capacity and utilize the GhiLMIS.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English 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: 11 March, 2024

{African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,N/A,01 Mar-2024};

ACET is seeking to recruit an Advocacy Lead to work with partners across the institution to build a strong advocacy architecture within ACET for stronger impact and influence on issues related to Africa’s economic transformation.

Job Summary

• The Advocacy Lead will work with partners across the institution to build a strong advocacy architecture within ACET for stronger impact and influence on issues related to Africa’s economic transformation.

• ACET’s advocacy approach is based on being a critical friend and a thought leader for Africa and is grounded in solid analysis and economic policy prioritization to influence decisions and drive action; it is not an activist organization by nature but makes evidence freely available for use by activists, civil society, and other groups in their work to influence the public and policy decisions. Understanding this approach and possessing the judgment necessary to do this successfully will be essential to the role. Key priority areas for ACET advocacy in 2024 and beyond include Africa’s Agenda for Global Financial Architecture Reform; Gender Equity and Economic Transformation; Climate Finance; Driving Economic Transformation; Jobs and Skills for Youth; and more.

• The ideal candidate will have experience building and sustaining institutional networks and will have an in-depth understanding of the political and economic landscape on the African continent in order to identify opportunities for engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Map out relationships and potential reach of ACET staff, Board, Transformation Leadership Panel, Fellows, and other partners.
• Help identify and sustain advocacy partnerships with influential institutions and individuals across the African continent and beyond to move forward regional and global issues that need a collective African position.
• Identify opportunities for ACET network members to help move agendas forward through personal relationships and public appearances.
• Plan and implement strategic convenings to help move agendas forward.
• Work with ACET Directors and team leads to enhance program and project advocacy and to develop senior-level networks to promote uptake of policy recommendations.
• Develop and implement a robust and forward-looking advocacy strategy for ACET.
• Keep abreast of current issues relevant to ACET’s positioning and partnership work and provide periodic issue summaries.
• Possess a well-developed network of contacts and partners in African organizations and governments as well as development organizations, and/or the skill to track down and make connections with new organizations and individuals when needed.
• Develop and maintain key contact database reflecting status of engagements.
• Work with Resource Mobilization team to hone pitches and donor outreach materials, and identify potential new funding partners .
• Work closely with Communications Team members to develop strong messages that can be used by ACET network members.
• Other duties as necessary in support of ACET’s Advocacy, Resource Mobilization, and Partnership goals.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Public Policy, Economics, International Affairs, or related field.
• A proven track record of delivering advocacy programs in the international development space.
• Ideally a strong network of contacts in African economic and finance ministries, agencies, and organizations.
• A history of engaging key stakeholders on the African continent, for example the African Union, African Development Bank, country governments, civil society organizations, economic policy institutes.

The preferred candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Exceptional writing skills and organization.
• Creativity and out-of-the box thinking.
• Tact and understanding of how to engage with leaders of all levels.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a growing team.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and prioritize as necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong network of partners for advocacy.
• Strong team mentality.
• Constructive attitude.
• High standard of ethics and professionalism.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the position to:

hr@acetforafrica.org

Contact details of 3 references will also be required.

Closing Date: 01 March, 2024

{Sightsavers,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,16 Feb-2024};

The European Commission (EC) Civil Society Capacity Building programme seeks to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) governance, accountability, and engagement in public affairs. The Programme Officer will hold overall responsibility and accountability for the delivery of the EC Civil Society Capacity Building programme including overseeing its design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordinating the activities of the implementation partners.

Responsibilities

• Programme delivery; supporting the Senior Programme Manager through managing all aspects of the programme lifecycle with the implementation partners, from planning through to closeout. Implementing the partners activities in line with the programme guidelines and donor requirements.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning; ensuring ethical use of MEL approaches within an adaptive framework to include learning logs, actioning learning groups, using data collection tools and analysis and dissemination of performance data, for example.
• Identifying suitable partnerships for Sightsavers to work with and advocate for women with disabilities in civil society receiving equal rights and opportunities in said society. Capacity building to ensure the civil society organisations (CSOs) can sustain their approach beyond the remit of the programme.
• Building relationships with women’s rights organisations to secure secondments with the implementation partners and grow a sustainable pipeline of civil society organisations.
• Finance and resource management; through support in budget preparation, tracking and forecasting. Supporting partners to prepare budgets and forecasts, monitoring expenditure, offering technical assistance and timely submission of partner financial reports.
• Information & Communication Management; provision of high-quality information to support relevant fundraising activities, sharing relevant information with internal stakeholders to meet donor reporting requirements.
• This is a varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Experience

• Proven work experience within disability inclusion, gender and or women’s rights projects
• An advocate for women’s rights within civil society entities, ideally as a Programme Officer
• A track record working with civil society organisations to support successful implementation of programmes that enhance and
• sustain opportunities for women with disabilities.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, gender, human rights and climate change.
• Significant experience implementing programmes, ideally within the disability sector and gender
• First class communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Current and ongoing right 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.

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Closing Date: 16 February, 2024

{African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,16 Feb-2024};

Role and Purpose

ACET is seeking to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) at an institutional and programmatic level. The MEL Specialist will lead ACET in developing a performance measurement framework with sound measurement models, data collecting tools and performance indicators. S/he will also lead the planning and managing of evaluations and assist ACET’s management in using performance information for decision-making and resource allocation.

About ACET

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is one of the pre-eminent organizations in the world focused on advancing African solutions to African transformation challenges.

Driven by a commitment to support governments address the policy and institutional barriers that hamper sustained economic growth on the continent, ACET was founded in 2008 with the support of national governments alongside major multilateral, bilateral donors and foundations. ACET is an economic policy institute that provides research, policy advice, and institutional strengthening for African countries to develop their economies, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods.

ACET helps deliver African economic transformation, defined as growth with DEPTH – through a unique, integrated approach.

Growth with DEPTH is a framework developed by ACET that turns transformation from a concept into a practical policy agenda. Growth with DEPTH has been used to help Africa’s public and private sectors address the policy and institutional barriers that hamper sustained growth.

Unit/Program/Project Background:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist (MEL Specialist)
Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Accra or Remote

Roles and Responsibilities

Specifically the MEL Specialist will:

• M&E Strategy – provide technical leadership to develop institutional and programmatic theory of change frameworks
• M&E Framework – develop results frameworks including indicators, baselines and targets for new projects and where necessary, refine existing frameworks of ongoing program/projects
• Planning – work closely with the technical and operational teams to design M&E plans and activities
• Data Collection and Analysis – regularly collect and analyze data on activities, outputs, outcomes and Impacts to inform accountability to stakeholders and learning from experience
• Reporting – provide leadership for effective, accurate and timely monitoring, evaluation, and reporting results of all project and program activities. S/he will also be responsible for working with the Communications team to ensure effective dissemination of ACET results
• Process improvement – assess ACET’s M&E capacity and seek ways to streamline the process and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information. This could include an M&E assessment and roadmap for the function (human resources, budget, etc.). The MEL Specialist will ensure that lessons learned are integrated into program implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes
• Training – provide guidance and training to ACET staff for effective activity monitoring, evaluation and learning
Partner Engagement – work with ACET’s partners to ensure ACET’s M&E planning, activity monitoring and results dissemination process is endorsed and used by partners. This includes co-creation of indicators, and documenting and disseminating program successes, impacts, and challenges to ACET’s stakeholders. The MEL Specialist will also support and contribute to ACET’s relationship management with funders & sponsors, including drafting ACET’s annual report
• Quality Assurance – work closely with ACET technical and operational team to develop strategies and processes towards enhancing quality assessments and overall performance
• Communication – work with ACET’s communication office to develop methods of communicating ACET’s impact and influence
• People Management – manage the ACET M&E analyst
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time in support of ACET’s mission.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education/ Experience

• Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation or a related discipline such as development studies, economics, political science, social science, program management etc.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing an impact measurement framework for a development institution. Experience of doing this in an economic policy institute will be an asset
• Minimum of 5 years post-master’s experience of performance monitoring and/or evaluation with an international development organization
• Demonstrated experience in project monitoring, and evaluation of development activities including evaluation design, and related advisory in multisectoral setting
• Experience in developing logic models for programs and projects is required
• Experience in leading the implementation of performance management plans or tools of institutional portfolios
• Experience in developing or managing M&E databases is highly desired
• Proven experience in effective people management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high-level partner contacts, the host government, and the local communities
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• An ability to work in French will be an asset

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the position to:

hr@acetforafrica.org. Contact details of 3 references will also be required. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 16th February, 2024.

Interviews will be held either virtually or in-person if the candidate is based in Ghana.

Closing Date: 16 February, 2024

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.