{Winrock International,Bolgatanga. Sandema. and Wa,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 Multiple Use Water Systems Extension Officer as part of USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management project.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• LOCATION: Several positions – Bolgatanga, Sandema, and Wa, Ghana
• UNIT:Forestry and Natural Resource Management Group
• POSITION TITLE: Multiple Use Water Systems Extension Officer
• STATUS: Full time
• REPORTS TO:Food Security and Nutrition Specialist

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Multiple Use Water Systems Extension Officer will work with the Food Security and Nutrition Specialist, technical staff, field teams, and partners to identify, develop and/or strengthen water resource management in AgNRM’s Zone of Influence.
• Enterprise development, access to labor saving technologies, and household resilience will be enhanced through improved functioning of water resource management.

INCLUDED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Outcome 2 Lead, work directly with communities in the field to assess, design, and implement multiple use water services interventions, which will require local travel;
• Participate actively in AgNRM’s Community Land Use Planning activity;
• Liaise with other activity coordinators and Tamale-based staff to ensure coordination of water-related activities across AgNRM’s Zone of Influence;
• Assess capacity of existing CREMA management structures to manage water resources and respond to capacity needs with training and other actions to build their management capacities;
• Assist the Outcome 2 Lead and other team members in planning and implementation of all water-related components of the project;
• Ensure effective linkages and integration of activities with the other AgNRM components, including agriculture, value chain activities, natural resource management and improving CREMA governance capacities;
• Liaise with Communications Team to develop a variety of communications materials and knowledge resources to provide up-to-date success stories and evidence of program results and impacts;
• Coordinate and collect data and complete written reports on nutrition on a regular basis;
• Anticipate challenges in project implementation, identify solutions, and work with the team in problem-solving;
• Provide bi-weekly and quarterly report inputs, and participate in annual reporting and planning processes;
• Performs other duties that may be required as directed by the Outcome Two (2) Lead and/ the AgNRM management;
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include life, disability, and private medical insurance

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, water management, hydrology, agriculture, development studies, or relevant financial field.

Work Experience

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in implementing water-related community development activities.
• Experience in managing and mentoring formal and informal community groups.
• Experience organizing and managing community forums, such as trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Demonstrated and proven record to work in a multidisciplinary team under changeable and complex circumstances.
• Previous work experience and knowledge of USAID or other donor projects.

Skills

• Excellent data collection, collation and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in at least one of the local languages spoken in AgNRM’s Zone of Influence: Wale, Kasem, Buli, Mampruli, Frafra, Kusaal, or Talene.
• Computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, 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 “Multiple Use Water Systems Extension Officer ” 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.

{Youth Challenge International,Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,07 Mar-2018};

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• The HUB Coordinator, reporting to the Country Manager, will provide leadership and management for the local HUB and its associated activities. S/he will support activities to build partner and youth capacity in livelihood development.
• S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with project staff, implementing partners, youth participants and volunteers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and management for the coordination and delivery of HUB activities
• Management of and support to teams of Canadian volunteers
• Monitor annual work plans and ensure compliance
• Ensure preparation and submission of project activity reports
• Provide guidance to the HUB staff regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is responsive to youth and volunteer needs
• Ensure program quality through implementation of country-specific project review systems and comprehensive M&E systems
• Develop and maintain relationship with Canadian foreign missions
• Remain well-informed about national and regional issues affecting youth
• Support the development and update of sector strategies in relevant areas of programming
• Provide support to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommend program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track
• Support training and supervision of HUB staff and volunteer teams
• Coordinate training activities for youth
• Coordination of and support to HUB Network
• Coordinate orientation training for Canadian volunteers
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Country Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must be a citizen of Ghana
• University degree
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible leadership and coordination experience
• Understanding of and compatible vision for effective community development with a focus on networking and training delivery
• Ability to work with and through partners
• Passion for working with youth; an understanding of the current situation for young people
• Comfort with linking work to a range of stakeholders, including civil authorities, community group leaders, donors, private sector and other international NGOs on initiatives
• Experience with current approaches to adult learning and participatory methods for M&E
• Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans and training plans
• Demonstrated mentoring abilities and experience supporting peers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written English skills required

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to

hrghana@eqwiphubs.org with “HUB Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will not be considered beyond the deadline.

Closing Date: 07 March, 2018

No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

{Youth Challenge International,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,07 Mar-2018};

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Partnership Capacity Building and Gender Coordinator, reporting to the Country Manager, will lead activities and processes designed to:

• Strengthen Partner capacities necessary to support youth livelihood development;
• Strengthen staff, volunteers and partners’ capacity to develop and deliver EQWIP HUBs Gender Equality strategy; and,
• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with project staff, implementing partners, youth participants and volunteers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the capacity strengthening process of existing and new partners
• Coordinate the implementation of an annual Partner Capacity Assessment and based on the assessment, available resources and anticipated activities, work with partners to develop and monitor annual Partnership Sustainability Plans
• Work closely with selected local partners to ensure adequate capacity is built in the prioritized domains
• Develop and coordinate partners’ annual Volunteer Placement Plan
• Ensure flexible and high-quality capacity strengthening support is provided to the partners
• Identify new strong partnerships opportunities based on project needs, and strategic interest in Gender Equality, and women and girls’ empowerment
• Oversee the delivery of activities and initiatives detailed in the Gender Equality Strategy and the partner Sustainability Plan
• Identify new opportunities to expand EQWIP HUBs Gender Equality Strategy and implement initiatives in line with Canada Feminist International Assistance Policy
• Support and oversee the work of the Volunteer Gender Equality Advisors and Officers, including developing and updating the Volunteer Gender Advisors’/Officers’ work plan
• Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the Gender Equality deliverables and activities
• Engage and nourish relationships with the private sector to support and ensure relevance of project initiatives such as the HUB Networks and the Youth Innovation Fund
• Utilize information through routine project monitoring and knowledge mobilization to provide additional training and support to partners and engage them in EQWIP HUBs activities
• Lead in program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting related to the capacity building process and outcomes
• Provide inputs on the use of performance indicators and measurement tools to reflect progress toward Capacity Building outcome
• Contribute to other planning and reporting processes where required
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Country Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must be a citizen of Ghana
• University degree, in a sector relevant to capacity building and training (e.g. economics, gender equality, women in development, public policy, international relations, statistics, political science, health, education, agriculture, etc.)
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible coordination experience and developing roadmaps and work plans tailored for the benefit of public and private organizations working in global development; mentoring and coaching staff to build organizational capacity; and performance monitoring
• Understanding of and compatible vision for effective community development with a focus on networking, capacity development for sustainability and training delivery
• Ability to work with and through Partner Organizations
• Proven experience in promoting and mainstreaming gender equality programming, including conducting gender analysis and monitoring Gender Equality indicators
• Knowledge and understanding of Gender Equality and its application within a youth sustainable livelihood context
• In depth knowledge of the socio-economic profile of young women in the country. Experience engaging with the private sector, including relationship development and networking
• Passion for working with youth; an understanding of the current situation for young people
• Comfort with linking work to a range of stakeholders, including civil authorities, community group leaders, donors, private sector, Canadian Volunteers and international NGOs
• Experience with current approaches to adult learning and participatory methods for M&E
• Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans
• Demonstrated mentoring abilities and experience supporting peers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written English skills required

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to:

hrghana@eqwiphubs.org with “Partnership Capacity Building and Gender Coordinator” in the subject line.

Applications will not be considered beyond the deadline.

Closing Date: 07 March, 2018

No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

{Tree Aid Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,N/A,3 years,11 Mar-2018};

TREE AID is an international development organisation – founded in 1987 – that helps villagers living in the drylands of Africa to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty and protect the environment. With its headquarters in Bristol, UK, Tree Aid currently has operations in 5 countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Ethiopia and Niger.

In Ghana TREE AID has its Country Office in Tamale established since October 2012 as part of a decentralization process. TREE AID Ghana is operating in the three regions of Northern Ghana with some scope for working in the Northern portions of Brong-Ahafo and the Volta regions.

OVERALL AIM

• To provide full-time support to TREE AID’s project in the Upper East region of Ghana.
• The role will be to work with partners and stakeholders to implement activities to time and budget, whilst ensuring the expected impacts for targeted communities through good monitoring and reporting.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Ghana Country PROGRAMME Manager (GCPM)

JOB DURATION: Full-Time three year position (March 2018 to February 2021) with annual appraisal

Duty Station: Based in Tamale, with very regular visits to Upper East Ghana

The project will improve livelihoods, increase household income from sustainable forest product supplies for 1,508 rural households (8,218 people) and reduce the threats to ecosystems across two districts in the Upper East region of Ghana. The project will reach this goal through the development of viable non-timber forest product (NTFP) enterprises and cooperatives; through sustainable firewood management and the increase of tree cover on farmland. The project will help vulnerable rural communities to take fuller advantage of opportunities for commercial trade in NTFPs whilst protecting forest resources trough the Market Analysis and Development (MAD) approach.
Working within the framework of TREE AID Programme Strategy the Grow Hope Project Officer will be responsible for tasks as follows:

MAIN TASKS (90%)

• Guide and Support the partner on the implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Lead on delivering project activities that TREE AID will implement to time and budget – ensuring that relevant stakeholders are involved at all times.
• Manage the project partner in planning and completing activities on time and to budget.
• Provide technical and project management advice and recommendations to partners/stakeholders where appropriate.
• Ensure that TREE AID, partner and stakeholder capacity is approproiate for delivering project activities.
• Work closely with beneficiary NTFP producer groups and cooperatives to develop their capacity to produce and achieve the best price for their goods on the market.
• Support the design of Monitoring and Evlauation tools to help follow project progress.
• Lead on ensuring that quality data is collected in the desired timeframe.
• Ensure that partner reporting is delivered on time and contains relevant, quality information.
• Prepare timely reports for internal and external audiences that are of high quality.
• Keep abreast of developments in the wider markets that could benefit or threaten the work of the project.
• Lead on Tree Aid’s initiatives at restoring ecosystems through planned and systematic agroforestry and reforestation conservation efforts.
• Coordinate efforts at ensuring the continuous availability of tree resources upon which rural enterprises rely for their sustainability while contributing to biodiversity conservation.
• Mobilise community members into working groups to jointly undertake tree planting in selected communities.
• Provide Sensitization programmes on assisted natural regeneration and agro forestry in selected communities.
• Provide capacity building of project beneficiaries to enable them appreciate their environment and work towards restoring the environment.
• Contribute to provide fundraising and communications support/information to staff in the UK as appropriate.
• Contribute to evaluate projects, including end of Project assessments and post project evaluation studies.
• Provide support to develop and maintain a GIS supported platform for keeping a database of key project outcomes and producing suitable products for outreach.

2 Support the development of TREE AID Ghana’s wider programme (7%)

• Support the identification and tracking of opportunities for new projects in Ghana.
• Contribute to the identification and formulation of activities to enhance Community resilience to climate variability through improved local adaptation knowledge in Ghana.
• Liaise with local partners/stakeholders on TREE AID’s natural resources management and enterprise development implementation in formulating and developing appropriate complementary initiatives in Ghana.
• Support arrangements for and co-facilitating programme training workshops.
• Carry out any other tasks related to programme work as agreed with your line manager

3 Other (3%)

• Where appropriate, represent TREE AID Ghana at meetings and workshops relevant to TREE AID’s work as agreed with the GCPM
• Be prepared to undertake visits to all of TREE AID focus countries when required
• Carry out other tasks as agreed with the GCPM.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THIS POST

• Contribute to raising the profile of TREE AID’s Grow Hope Project with external audiences and donors under GCPM responsibilities
• Achieving agreed job targets.
• Timely provision of projects reports and other information requested
• Evidence of effective monitoring & evaluation systems development and adherence and consistency between these and TREE AID Monitoring & Evaluation systems.
• Good communication and relations with all staff, in Ghana, the UK and West Africa as well as with TREE AID partners and other TREE AID contacts.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Graduate in relevant subject (value chain and enterprises development, natural resource management, rural market development, sustainability). Master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage. Experience of working with the private sector, microfinance institutions, farmer’s group/cooperative and/or association are some advantages for the role.
• Must have at least three (3) years working experience in a similar position managing projects.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills/ability to work in a team and influence others.
• Must share the vision of TREE AID.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and communicate and instil a shared vision.
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills.
• Ability to balance a number of conflicting demands.
• Must be computer literate – good in excel, word, power point.
• Must be confident, hard working, able to work under pressure, and time conscious.
• Ability to work independently, self initiative and with good team work and rapport
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets including extensive travel in the field.
• Must have working knowledge in one of the languages spoken in northern Ghana. Ability to speak French is an added advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

?Qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and CVs to the address below:

Email: jonathan.naaba@treeaid.org and Copy: treeaidghana@treeaid.org

Applicants should remember to put the job title in the subject line when applying for the position.

Closing Date: 11 March, 2018

{Right To Play,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,08 Mar-2018};

Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in 18 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.

Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more than 550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.The Africa Regional Office located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices including; Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

Job Posting – Gender Specialist
Organization: Right To Play International
Department/Division: Gender
Work location: Accra – Ghana

The Ghana Country Office is currently seaching for a qualified and self-driven candidate to join a team of professionals in Ghana as Gender Specialist.

JOB SUMMARY

• The Gender Specialist reports directly to the Country Director. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the improved integration of gender equality into all programs and projects, development of gender-specific programming and initiatives, building the gender capacity of Right To Play and its partners, and advising on the integration of gender equality into organizational practices such as recruitment and retention of female staff.
• He/she provides technical support to effective gender program knowledge management initiatives, ensuring adequate collection, management and sharing of information/knowledge generated to orient/affect decision making in programme management.
• The Gender Specialist liaises closely with Gender Specialists in other countries and HQ to share best practices and lessons learned for improved gender programming across the Africa region.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibility #1: Strategic planning and programme design and implementation (30% of Time):

• Leads detailed context analysis including needs assessments and gender analyses at program and project levels.
• Advises the Country Director on strategic program priorities in relation to gender and integration of gender equality in the country strategic plan.
• Provides inputs to country team to ensure appropriate inclusion of gender perspective in all decisions and policies based on country context and global organizational policies on gender equality.
• Designs and develops gender program strategies, activities and plans in country ensuring they are in line with program objectives and results.
• Participates in the development of new proposals and concept notes, providing advise to ensure appropriate integration of gender equality into future programming.
• Advises and supports the implementation of gender focused programme activities within the country.
• Guides the approach to gender mainstreaming and ensures it is responsive to programme needs.
• Develops relationship with gender specialists at HQ and country programs to share lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensures that specific donor requirements related to gender equality are well understood and implemented by program and other relevant teams.

Job Responsibility #2: Monitoring and Evaluation impact measurement, learning and reporting (25% of Time):

• Provides technical advice and input on the design and implementation of transparent and accountable mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating progress of the country office on the integration of gender equality at programming and country levels.
• Advises on the gender sensitive indicators that should be incorporated into program and project-level performance measurement frameworks; advises on gender-sensitive data-collection methodologies.
• Supports monitor the overall integration of gender equality in the country program, gathers lessons learned, and builds upon strengths and improves on weaknesses.
• In collaboration with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning team, participates in regular monitoring and evaluation as required to ensure quality integration of gender equality into programming and adherence to donor’s deliverables and RTP program management tools
• Monitors the external contexts and emerging needs regarding gender equality to introduce programmatic changes as necessary.
• Leads the development of gender specific progress reports.
• Assists as required in the review of RTP documentation, policies, procedures and manuals.

Job Responsibility #3: Capacity building/technical support and organizational development (20% of Time):

• Conducts capacity assessments and facilitates capacity building for country office staff and RTP partners to enhance their capacity, confidence and effective implementation of gender strategies, activities and the integration of gender equality in all projects and programs.
• Ensures identification and satisfaction of training needs of RTP country office and RTP partner staff on relevant standards and instruments for gender equality.
• Designs and implements demand-driven programme approaches and methodologies aiming towards capacity building, working in partnerships, policy analysis and advocacy.
• Designs and documents training modules and capacity building processes on gender mainstreaming, gender transformative programming and gender advocacy.
• In collaboration with HQ Gender Specialist and the human resources coordinator, develops and supports appropriate training and capacity building to ensure that the anti-harassment provisions in RTP policies as well as the Code of Conduct are respected by RTP staff.

Job Responsibility #4: Networking, partnerships and advocacy ( 20 %):

• Networks with gender focused professionals and institutions.
• Supports RTP’s policy advocacy and engagement with key government stakeholders on gender equality.
• Represents RTP in established gender focused foras, networks and conferences.
• Facilitates coordination with other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on gender, on strategic policy and programming issues.
• Establishes and strengthens gender focused technical partnerships.
• Advises on the development of communication to raise awareness concerning RTP’s engagement on gender equality.

Job Responsibility #5: Performs Other Duties (5% of Time):

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in gender and development studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 5 years’ experience in programme management, including a minimum of three years practical gender programme management experience (including gender mainstreaming, leading gender analysis).
• Significant track record in capacity building in gender equality (of civil society, government, and other actors).
• Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation (development of gender sensitive and transformative indicators, gender mainstreaming logical frameworks).
• Demonstrated working knowledge on the principles and challenges related to the integration of gender equality into development programming.
• Experience working with an international donor would be considered a strong asset.
• Facilitation, negotiation and networking skills including facilitating change, innovation, initiating action and capacity building excellent editorial skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel Excellent knowledge and skills of gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in program development and planning

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic and conceptual thinking ability
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Ability to build commitment of others
• Good knowledge of analytical tools and skills particularly those that pertain to advice on gender issues and perspectives

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to travel locally and internationally is required
• Ability to legally work in Ghana, without sponsorship.

Note: The successful candidate will be employed as a local staff member of Ghana. Compensation and benefits will follow the local package. This is not an international position.

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
• Employment Start Date: Immediately
• Contract Duration: Long term engagement based on performance and availability of funds

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:

GhanaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Gender Specialist” and your name in the subject line. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Closing Date: 08 March, 2018

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.