{World University Service of Canada,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,20 May-2018};

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to foster human development and global understanding through education and training.

We are a network of professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders who, together, provide opportunities to some of the world’s most disadvantaged youth. Our programs and services improve access to and quality of education, expand employment opportunities and foster empowerment for youth. We work with and through our southern partners – government, civil society and the private sector.

Centre for International Studies in Cooperation (CECI) is a leader within an international network of partners combating poverty and exclusion. Our main area of expertise is in the building of development capacity of local partners in four main areas: sustainable economic development, food security, human security and emergency response, and gender equality. Present in several countries, the CECI contributes to improving the conditions of thousands of people and changing lives, every day.

• Reports to: Uniterra Country Coordinator
• Volunteer contract term: 6 months
• Start date: June 1st, 2018

Nature and Scope:

Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 170 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic subsectors. For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca.
The 2018 International Seminar in youth entrepreneurship is an opportunity for young female entrepreneurs from Canada and the Global South to come together to share best practices, develop knowledge and skills, and build a network. The group will be comprised of twenty (20) young female entrepreneurs – ten (10) from Canada and ten (10) from Ghana. Participants will be in the early stages of building their business venture. They should have a keen entrepreneurial spirit, and an existing business plan validated and be ready to incubate. The two-week program will take place in Accra, Ghana and will provide young women entrepreneurs the opportunity to further foster and strengthen their entrepreneurial skills through peer-peer mentorship, learning and cross-cultural collaboration. The participants will also take part in guided programming that aims to build general entrepreneurial skills and address issues facing women in entrepreneurship.

Key areas of Responsbility:

1) Working under the Uniterra Country Coordinator in Ghana and in consultation with the Canadian International Seminar Coordinator and various other stakeholders, the Ghana International Seminar Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the 2018 International Seminar in Accra. The Volunteer Coordinator will also play a key role in supporting the development of the International Seminar content and program. The successful candidate will co-lead a team of staff and volunteers to ensure smooth delivery of allaspects of the events, such as, but not limited to: programming, logistics, communications,
2) participation and hospitality. More specifically, the Ghana International Seminar Coordinator will:

• Lead and participate in International Seminar planning committee (weekly Skype meetings with appropriate stakeholders) ;
• Support the planning of the event program and coordinate implementation;
• Oversee the events’ logistics (travel, catering, accommodation, etc.), ensuring that the highest standards are upheld and follow a detailed work plan;
• In consultation with the Uniterra Country Coordinator in Ghana, call on and collaborate with different services, committees and people involved in the planning of events;
• Draft a detailed workplan with key task, responsabilities and dates; identify internal collaborators and assign tasks prior to and during the events. Provide guidance to them as needed;
• Maintain an open communication channel between Ghana and Canada for decision-making and plans approbation and be aware of any need that may arise;
• Determine which logistical services will be required, identify suppliers, establish contracts (rooms, caterers, facilitators, etc.) and manage their payments;
• Coordinate internal and external communications (including social media and publicity related to the event ) with key actors and partners in Ghana to raise its profile and recruit potential speakers/workshop facilitators;
• Work within established budgets and provide weekly, monthly and end of mandate budget updates as needed;
• Monitor and evaluate event activities and provide a summary of evaluation of the event and recommendations for future events as required;
• Support and advise the entrepreneurs participants as they prepare for the Seminar, in part through interactive social media platforms;
• Provide continuous guidance on and seek to empower Seminar participants around managing expectations, intercultural communication, and conflict resolution;
• Support Seminar participants on a personal level as needed (emotional, cultural, health etc.);
• As needed, facilitate workshops, debates and roundtables during the Seminar, in addition to coordinate the sessions, visits and cultural meetings established in the Seminar programming;
• Consider and incorporate Gender Equality principles in all tasks, including when developing tools and communications material;
• In collaboration with the Canadian International Seminar Coordinator, draft the Seminar’s final report and other key reference documents as required by the partner organization and the Uniterra program;
• Be available to work long hours in the lead up to the event;
• Respond to urgent requests and be available on short notice when required; and
• Any other task as required or as requested by the Uniterra Country Coordinator in Ghana

Uniterra Volunteer Benefits and support:

• In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
• An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

• Bachlor Degree in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience deemed as equivalent.

Experience and Competencies:

• Experience in event organization and management;
• Experience in group-based facilitation for training and learning;
• Keen entrepreneurial spirit with experience in launching and managing its own business venture (strong asset)
• Strong knowledge of Ghanaian entrepreneurship and youth engagement ecosystem;
• Excellent ability to formulate creative ideas, design event formats and scenarios, negotiate arrangements and manage a successful event targeted at a specific audience, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, team leadership, customer service, organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to prioritize, budget, work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing simultaneous tasks;
• Commitment to Gender Equality and women’s empowerment;
• Ability to work autonomously, to be flexible and have an easiness to adapt and respect different cultures.

Language:

• Proficiency in English; both written and oral.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in this position, send your application and CV to:

wuscghanaoffice@wusc.ca indicating the position in the subject line.

Closing Date: 20 May, 2018

• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• No telephone calls please.

{Christian Mothers Association (CMA),Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,20 Apr-2018};

The Christian Mothers Association (CMA) with its Head Office in Accra requires for immediate employment, highly motivated and passionate individuals who possess excellent communication and good interpersonal skill for the above position: Project Officer

Reports to: The Executive Secretary

Purpose of Position:

• To provide training on basic projects for CMA
• To initiate and write projects proposals for CMA programmes/projects

Major Responsibilities:

• To raise funds for the CMA through proposal writing and development
• Ensure timely preparation and compilation of the project reports
• Provide training on the basic project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to the Diocese
• To be responsible for the development and printing of the CMA Magazine and other documents
• Any other responsibility assigned to her by the Executive Secretary

Qualification Required & Experience

• A good degree in Social Sciences/Project Management
• A computer literate – Microsoft Office
• Be willing to work for long hours
• A Christian Mother and not more than 40 years
• Self-motivated and very timely in the execution of her duties
• Must be willing to travel outside Accra

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons who meet the above criteria are to forward their applications with CV to:

annamens1@gmail.com and cmanational@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 20 April, 2018

NOTE: only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.

{International Justice Mission,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,27 Apr-2018};

The Need

IJM is seeking a talented Community Relations Specialist to join a multi-disciplinary team in the fight against forced labour trafficking of children in Ghana. The primary role of the Community Mobilization Specialist is to build strategic national level relationships with government, media, professional bodies, and influencers and mobilize them to support IJM’s work and the fight to end child trafficking on the Volta Lake.. This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to the Director of Church & Community Relations.

Responsibilities

Government

• Identify and build strategic relationships between IJM and key government institutions and its leadership at the national level.
• Influence key government institutions and officials to prioritize child trafficking on the Volta Lake.
• Engage and support government institutions such as Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to implement targeted social intervention programs that seeks to end child trafficking in communities at risk.
• Engage government institutions to support IJMs approach in the fight against child trafficking by supporting rescue, arrest, restoration, prosecution, reintegration and systems transformation.
• Influence government institutions to enforce Ghana’s laws on child trafficking.
• Speak/represent IJM at strategic national level engagements.
• Position IJM to support, align, influence and implement the National Plan of Action (NPA) against human trafficking.

Media

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key journalists and media houses in Ghana.
• Influence selected Ghanaian journalists and media houses to develop interest in investigating and reporting on child trafficking.
• Represent IJM on conversations on child trafficking in the media.
• Raise and maintain IJM’s profile as a thought leader on child trafficking in the media.

Non-Governmental Organizations/National Influencers

• Identify and develop strategic working relationship with NGOs.
• Develop and maintain a network of NGOs working to combat child trafficking.
• Identify and develop relationships with key national influencers such as church leaders, celebrities, legislators, professionals and other highly respected opinion leaders and groups and mobilize them to support national efforts at ending child trafficking in Ghana.
• Influence and mobilise national associations to support IJM’s casework and become public advocates towards the fight to end child trafficking.
• Design and implement special events that will create national awareness on the issue and encourage duty bearers to end child trafficking on the lake.
• Develop and undertake national level advocacy campaigns towards an end to child trafficking on the lake.
• Train and equip influencers and other stakeholders on child trafficking.
• Advocate for effective enforcement of laws protecting the vulnerable and exploited.
• Perform any other responsibilities that maybe assigned to you .

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university.
• Graduate degree or formal seminary training preferable, but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with churches, national level government authorities, civil society groups, communications or advocacy leadership.
• Experience working with media preferred.
• Experience in developing and implementing campaign activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to articulate IJM’s mission and position persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.
• Experience finding creative ways to optimize limited resources.
• Mature team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience using of a database.
• Experience networking with International and National NGO’s and CBO’s.

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
• A genuine passion for IJM and for biblical justice.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Adept at personalized care and service for a variety of stakeholders.
• Personable; creative; bridge builder and strategist.
• Savvy about people, organizations and settings.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send Job Application Form, Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith*

By E-mail to:

ghanarecruiting@ijm.org

What is a statement of faith?

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

Closing Date: 27 April, 2018

The Mission

The mission of International Justice Mission is to protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

{Chemonics International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,23 Mar-2018};

Chemonics International seeks experienced professionals to support the Implementation of Ghana’s Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) aimed at providing visibility into health logistics data to inform decision making. The LMIS project, is part of a broad system wide improvement project to coordinate and implement central and regional level logistics activities, including supporting inventory management of logistics data to inform central and regional level decision-making; provide targeted supportive supervision to lower-level health facilities and support Regional Medical Stores (RMS) in implementing or standardizing last mile distribution (LMD). The project is currently seeking qualified candidates for technical positions for a team based throughout Ghana.

We seek a LMIS Systems Analyst.

Please see the criteria below for more details:

• Support the LMIS Advisor, the LMIS Implementation Team and Consulting Firm to conduct system design, configuration, data modeling, and onboarding.Ensure system design, prototyping, and configuration reflect both Government of Ghana system requirements and vendor best practices.
• Lead facility onboarding, identification of critical data elements, and report configuration.
• Support the production cut over, implementation, and help desk.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems and English proficiency.
• Minimum three (3) years’ relevant work experience in systems analysis and support.Expertise in providing solutions to business problems using business, systems, and process analysis.
• Ability to convert requirements into architecture and design to create LMIS blueprint.
• Possesses broader view of business and technology, with ability to leverage multiple technology platforms and provide strategies and recommendations to meet goals.
• Fluency in English required

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please use the following link to submit your application:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 23 March, 2018

 

{IFDC,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,12 Apr-2018};

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization (PIO) governed by an international board of directors with representation from developed and developing nations. The non-profit center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural productivity in developing countries through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, (USAID – EnGRAIS)

Type of contract : Regular Staff
Duration : One Year Renewable
Anticipated Start Date: April 15, 2018
Program : USAID EnGRAIS

IFDC North and West Africa is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist (M&E) for its program “USAID Enhancing Growth through Regional Agricultural Input Systems (USAID-EnGRAIS)” to be implemented in the West Africa sub-region.

The M&E Specialist will lead the design of the EnGRAIS monitoring and tracking performance system. He/she will work closely with USAID/West Africa on establishment of baseline data, performance evaluations, mid-term evaluation and final evaluation.

The M&E Specialist will be supervised by and report to the CoP. He/she may also be called to perform other duties assigned by the CoP as deemed necessary to support the achievement of the program’s overall objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the EnGRAIS monitoring performance system.
• Assist in the preparation of annual workplans.
• Assure quality of baseline data (where applicable) and incorporate appropriately into the program monitoring system.
• Prepare indicator reports comparing actual achievement to program targets.
• Assist in overall preparation of program reports.
• Support improved data collection, analysis, and use of key project indicators for timely and effective decision making and planning.
• Support regular data collection, conduct analyses, and prepare reports in collaboration with other program staff.
• Verify validity and quality of monitoring data from the field, including use in reports on performance.
• Participate in and support the program documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.
• Develop/revise as needed and monitor the project’s Performance Monitoring Plan to systematically document project performance for project technical leads and the project leadership team.
• Develop and implement effective monitoring tools and approaches to demonstrate the effectiveness of project interventions.

Qualification Required & Experience

• MS in Econometrics, statistics, Economics or related Field
• Requires strong mathematical and verbal skills.
• Must have demonstrated success in the design and implementation of M&E systems.
• Must be able to clearly explain results in graphic, oral and written contexts.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Minimum seven years of relevant work experience in program monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of USAID data collection and reporting requirements.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the program’s intervention countries.
• Demonstrated practical skills in M&E of donor-funded, including USAID’s, development programs.
• Knowledge of statistical software (such as SPSS, STATA, and SAS). Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (or similar tools) is strongly preferred.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please read carefully the following instructions, the non-respect of which may affect your request.

• Candidates are kindly asked to put together their file; it must include a cover letter, and an updated CV that describes their experiences, qualifications and provides three reference contacts.
• Interested candidates should apply online no later than 23 March 2018 at 17:00 GMT. Complete position descriptions and application procedures can be found at: https://ifdc.silkroad.com/ifdc/Employment_Listings.html

Candidates can however also apply by e-mail to be sent to

dbawiena@ifdc.org and copied to jfagbegnon@ifdc.org

during the same timeframe. The subject of the mail must be ‘Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist’.

Closing Date: 12 April, 2018

• The initial term of the Contract will be twelve (12) months and will be subject to a positive performance evaluation during the first year. The contract may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of Program financial resources.
• NB: Only successful candidates will be invited for an interview in Accra. There will be no response to telephone inquiries. The interview will consist of an interview with a jury and probably a written and / or oral test.

{Jhpiego,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,8 years,16 Mar-2018};

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families.

Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care.

Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations.

The Ghana Country Office of Jhpiego Corporation is currently looking for a visionary, passionate and dynamic person to fill the position of Deputy Country Director.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: MAY 1, 2018 – DECEMBER 31, 2018

Summary

Working closely with the Ghana Country Director, the Deputy Director provides high level managerial oversight and guidance to Ghana MCSP programs. Responsibilities include supervising program leaders, overseeing annual program work planning, tracking implementation progress, reporting on project activities, liaising with Jhpiego/Baltimore and MCSP in Washington on key programs, representing Jhpiego to donors and partners, and ensuring strong management process and tools are in place and used by projects and program staff of the Jhpiego Ghana Office.

The Deputy Director will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) thereby contributing to the overall strategy and management of the Jhpiego/Ghana Country Office and any relevant new program development efforts. The Deputy Director also works closely with Team Leaders and program implementation teams to ensure project resources (e.g. human, financial and material) are applied appropriately and in compliance with donor, Jhpiego, and local country requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy:

• Provide programmatic leadership and set priorities for the programs in collaboration with the Country Director and Program Teams
• Provide programmatic leadership for and oversee, in coordination with the Ghana Country Director, the strategic planning of activities in support of the Jhpiego/Ghana program goals and objectives including the determination of program priorities and appropriate technical initiatives

Management:

• Implement management processes and tools to ensure that Jhpiego/Ghana programs are delivered on time, on scope, and on budget. Including working with finance office to review financial data and monitoring and evaluation teams to review data for decision making.
• Provide technical oversight and assistance to program managers and consultants that facilitate their ability to develop and implement technically-sound interventions while building their capacity to do the same
• Guide the analysis, synthesis and reporting of project outputs and results in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team, and ensure incorporation of lessons learned into ongoing activity tasks
• Coordinate planning of all human, material and financial resources to ensure successful implementation of the assigned Jhpiego/Ghana programs
• Work closely with the Finance team to monitor/track expenditures, and ensure provision of financial analysis to guide/support programmatic decisions.
• Delegate appropriately

Communication:

• Keep relevant staff in Baltimore and Washington DC informed of successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation of programs
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of materials related to further the achievement of all Jhpiego/Ghana programs
• Provide updates on the progress made, direction, approaches and successes of programs to the County Director and appropriate program and Technical Directors in Baltimore
• Write up program experiences to share within Jhpiego and with a wider audience

Supervision:

• Guide, mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in concert with program goals
• Motivate assigned staff and consultants
• Participate in recruitment of new staff as needed
• Supervise staff

Relationship Building and New Program Development:

• Represent Jhpiego interests in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations
• Cultivate strategic relationships with other donors, team members, global and regional institutions, private sector entities, government ministries and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of project activities
• Promote Jhpiego business development opportunities in Ghana through relationships with in-country partners, donors and the business community
• In coordination with the Country Director contribute to proposal management, design, writing, and editing
• Conduct independent high-level interactions with donors, including USAID, private corporations and foundations
• order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

NOTE: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

• Model the Jhpiego mission and values
• Participate in the business development process
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives

Qualification Required & Experience

• Advanced degree in public health or management degree
• 8+ years’ senior level program management experience in international public health programs
• 5+ years’ senior level working relationship with international donor agencies’ programs and policies, particularly USAID
• Extensive knowledge of the international health program development field
• Demonstrated significant knowledge of one or more of the following areas: reproductive health (e.g. maternal health, family planning), child health, malaria or HIV/AIDS
• Management, training or clinical background in reproductive health, child health, malaria or HIV/AIDS preferred
• Experience working in teams and leading and working with multi-cultural and multi-organizational staff
• First-hand experience in one or more of the following areas: introduction or strengthening of health services, health provider training, performance improvement, or supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of the policies of major US donor agencies
• Strong business development skills, including proposal writing and negotiating with partner organizations
• Capacity for analyzing technical problems and issues which impede efforts to provide improved health care to populations; developing technical solutions to these problems/issues and assisting in the design of operational research which could yield appropriate solutions to these problems/issues
• Proven leadership, management and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in multi-cultural groups and other agencies globally
• Ability to provide technical leadership to develop innovative country programs
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence
• Experience working within the Ghana health system and the devolved system of government

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:

work2savelives@gmail.com

Closing Date: 16 March, 2018

Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jhpiego Corporation is an equal opportunities employer.

{Winrock International,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,16 Mar-2018};

Winrock International is a non-profit organization that works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock International is currently recruiting for the position of full-time Nutrition Specialist in its Tamale office to support the five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Project (USAID AgNRM).

AgNRM seeks to provide a scalable, integrated landscapes approach to support sustainable economic development and rural livelihoods, improve nutritional outcomes, expand climate change related risk management options, and strengthen northern Ghana’s natural resource base. As part of this, AgNRM is supporting community-based natural resource management in the Black Volta Basin and in the Western and Eastern Biodiversity Corridors.

The project activities are being implemented within the Forestry Commission’s Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) framework under four project outcomes: 1) Increased Incomes from Natural Resource Products; 2) Improved Food and Nutritional Security; 3) Increased Farmer and Community Security/Access to Land and Natural Resources; and 4) Strengthened Environmental Stewardship.

Winrock International is seeking applicants for the position of Operations Coordinator as part of USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management project. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the position description below.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• REPORTS TO: Senior Operations & Human Resources Manager
• Location: Tamale

Essential Responsibilities

• The Operations Coordinator works to support the Senior Operations & Human Resources Manager by coordinating daily office operations.
• This position conducts a range of operational support activities, including ensuring that all operations strictly comply to USAID rules and regulations and meet USAID standards.
• The Operations Coordinator works to implement and improve processes and policies for the AgNRM project with particular focus on daily office operations; including front office and travel coordination.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage daily office operations;
• Coordinate office needs with vendors, particularly landlords, equipment repair services, and facilities management;
• Ensure timely and accurate billing from vendors in line with AgNRM policies;
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Excellent benefits include life, disability, and medical insurance, retirement, and other normal Winrock benefits.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Management, Bachelor of Arts (BA) or related degree.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in operations.
• Previous experience with implementation of donor-funded projects. Experience with USAID projects preferred.
• Experience working with local and international NGOs in northern Ghana is a plus.
• Ability to work well within a team and take responsibility to deliver results.
• Excellent data collection, collation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All interested candidates shall submit their applications (maximum 5 pages including resume, two references and one-page cover letter) in English to:

Ghana.Recruitment@winrock.org indicating “Operations Coordinator” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 16 March, 2018

Qualified applicants will be invited for an in-person interview.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA.