{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.

{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.