{IITA,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 3 years,31 Jan-2018};

The IITA seeks suitable candidate for the position of: Project Officer

Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operational and administrative activities of the Project Coordinator by organising the flow of work, prioritising incoming requests, maintaining the PC’s agenda, paperwork and control systems, and following up to ensure timely responses
• Provides administrative support to the Project Implementation Unit in Ghana and Project activities in Cote D’ Ivoire, Cameroon and Nigeria.
• On behalf of the PC, maintains up-to-date files of activity reports and travel plans for the project staff
• Assists the PC in the elaboration of annual work plan and progress reports by consolidating the contribution of the project staff
• Prepares and consolidate the monthly budget forecasts in consultation with project staff and
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the respective IITA programmes/departments, responding and or re-routing general requests for information and funding, electronic communication and facilitation, liaison with other offices of IITA where the project staff is located, Monitor the submission of reports by sub-grantees and consultants as per consortium agreement
• Coordinates administrative and logistical arrangement for visitors, including arranging appointments for the PC and the project staff
• Makes necessary arrangements for meetings, workshops and conferences, drafts agenda, compiles and distributes background documentation.
• In liaison with the Travel service, assists the PC and all project staff in the organisation of local and international travel by requesting an itinerary, ticket price information and visas directly from the travel agent, contacts hosts and arranges hotel accommodation, appointments and processes travel expenses
• Supervise the project driver in Accra Office
• Manage all project resources in the Accra office
• Performs other duties in accordance with instructions from the Managing Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

• First Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration or any business-related area
• 3+ years experience in office, project / programme administration

Skills

• Communication: Exceptional writing and oral communication. Perfect command of an administrative writing procedure. Working knowledge of French is an asset
• Planning and Organising: Ability to eleborate plans of action with explicit paths and measures of accomplishment for self and/or others and allocates. Suitable resources so that objectives are achieved. Strong administrative skills. Experience in organising workshops and conference is desirable
• Managing Resources: Demonstrates the ability to plan and use resources (people and/or finance and/or physical assets) in accordance with IITA guidelines and delegated accountability so that objectives are achieved in the most effective manner possible
• Accuracy and attention to detail: High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness. Ability to maintain a timely and efficient work flow

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send a covering letter and CV (4 pages maximum) explaining their interest in the position, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Richard Asare,
Cocoa Scientist,
IITA-Ghana,
PMB LG 56,
Accra-Ghana

Or submit by email to:

iitaghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 January, 2018

{Solidaridad West Africa,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,30 Jan-2018};

Solidaridad seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Training, Capacity Building and Curriculum Manager for operations in Ghana and within the West Africa sub-region. Solidaridad offers a unique, competitive remuneration and challenging job environment to promote the optimum performance of staff in an international setting.

Profile Summary:

• The position holder provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Solidaridad training/curriculum strategy and promotes the use of learning process

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, structuring, implementation and continual improvement of the organisation’s curricular and strategy
• Responsible for identifying, supporting and enhancing the use of high quality, effective training/curricular and training resources with support of needed external expertise
• Establish a system for documenting, packaging and sharing lessons for the implementation of commodities trainining curricular
• Provide applied experience in learning research and practice to develop training materials for internal and external partners.
• Work with respective project teams to integrate learning, experiences and outcomes into various curricular annual basis
• Mentor and coach staff to build organisational capacity and performance monitoring of key training activities
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in discipline relevant to training and capacity building and other related disciplines
• Minimum of 10 of years working experience in similar positions with other reputable organisations (international organisations, consultancies, bilateral agencies etc)
• Demonstrated experience in training curriculum development and management
• Excellent command of MS-Office, Google suite
• Good communication and writing skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Do you identify yourself with this candidate profile? Please send a one-page motivation letter (addressed to the Administrative Manager, Solidaridad West Africa) and a CV in English to:

vacancies.GH@solidaridadnetwork.org

Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject header.

Closing Date: 30 January, 2018

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,26 Jan-2018};

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the following position: Global Platform Manager and Training Developer

Role Overview:

• The role exists to provide overall strategic leadership towards the achievement of the Global Platform set targets as well as support the Platform by facilitating and conducting innovative trainings and capacity development for ActionAid, ActionAid Partners, NGO representatives, youth groups and individuals to lead social, political and economic change in Ghana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the implementation of the Global Platform concept in Ghana
• Develop strategic partnerships and networks with (I)NGO and related institutions to promote Global Platform Business modalities, within the agreed AADK Framework
• Identify potential partners in the country/region with whom longer term programme partnerships can be developed.
• Develop key communications materials (online and offline) to promote GP amongst identified and potential partners in Ghana and beyond;
• Develop change stories, success stories and lessons learnt
• Provide guidance and support to development of project concept notes, proposals that focus on youth engagement
• Develop and organize trainings at the Global Platform within the Global Platform framework, e.g. Global Campaign, Global Volunteers and Youth and Governance.
• Develop training manuals, course scripts and detailed evaluations of each course, contributing to the development of Training for Change’s courses and methodologies
• Facilitates and maintains relationships with relevant partners and places for practice, research and field trips, arranging excursions with partners.
• Develop annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the Global Platform office;
• Ensure full and judicious utilization of funds to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualification Required & Experience

• The Candidate must hold at least a Master’s Degree. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years’ relevant Global Platform experience.

Technical:

• Knowledge and experience in developing strategies and plans
• Knowledge and experience in peer to peer learning and participatory training methods
• Experience in financial management
• Experience in managing people
• Experience in designing and facilitating training programmes
• Experience in writing concept notes and project proposals focusing on youth engagement

Personality:

• Integrity
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Tolerance.
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Peoples management
• Confidentiality

Managerial:

• Ability to establish objectives, specific targets and goals
• Ability to plan and work effectively on several tasks as the same time
• Ability to develop cooperation among team members and resolve conflicts
• Ability to develop strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to mobilize, inspire and motivate subordinates, peers and others to achieve results.

Job Circumstances:

This is a two (2) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.

Monthly Base Salary: GHC 4682.00

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:

The Head of HROD/ Administration
P. O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North.

Tel: +233-2443-16392 / +233-2891-09560

Closing Date: 26 January, 2018

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment.

ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

{GIZ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,29 Jan-2018};

Responsibilities The incumbent:

• Supports the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) initiative to provide professional advisory services to Ghana’s National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) to implement the WTO TFA within the framework of the GIZ-GATF Project and to cooperate with a broad range of target groups
• Supports the GIZ-GATF programme in
• Is responsible for innovation and knowledge management as well as the transmission of innovation to a wide range of persons and
• Integrates results and experiences into team efforts and into all relevant groups

Tasks

Professional Advising and Consulting

The incumbent:

• Participates in identifying needs for external support and advice, elaborates on policy recommendations and develops strategic approaches
• Supervises development and implementation of plans and activities in close coordination with the projects
• Contributes to preparation and implementation of the consultation process, the project’s activities and efforts
• Assist and monitors the development and implementation of project plans and activities

Communication and networking

The incumbent

• Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme

Knowledge Management

The incumbent

• Compiles information about trade and customs regulations and activities in the ECOWAS and ensures knowledge transfer
• Develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
• Draws up reports and presentation documents
• Prepares appropriate input for various programme reports, including annual reports and contributes to other reports required by the programme manager
• Assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes

Other duties / additional tasks

The incumbent

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in trade, economics, logistics or a subject related to customs administration professional experience
• At least 5 years professional experience in a comparable position in the area of customs / trade / trade facilitation
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in economic policies and regulations, as well as implementation of trade projects
• Working experience with customs administration or Ministry of trade is required
• Working experience of demonstrated cooperation experience with the private sector on customs and trade facilitation issues would be an asset

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. Ms Office)
• Strong managerial and organizational competence
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Willingness to up-skill as required by the tasks to be performed

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 29 January, 2018

Kindly, note that only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,11 Feb-2018};

Global projects and funding, which is an international NGO based at Dzorwulu which runs programmes for orphanage home, church and health, is looking for a: Project Coordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

• It will be interested in an experienced NGO coordinator to help it run the organisation

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your applications and CV to this email address:

khadijayunus@gmail.com

Closing Date: 11 February, 2018

{Winrock International,Bolgatanga,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,08 Jan-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. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing
long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is seeking applicants for the position of an Office Manager as part of USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management project. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

• LOCATION: Bolgatanga, Ghana
• UNIT: Forestry and Natural Resource Management Group
• POSITION TITLE: Office Manager
• STATUS: Full time
• REPORTS TO: Senior Operations and HR Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Winrock International (WI) is a non-profit organization that works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is currently recruiting for an Office Manager position in Bolgatanga to support the five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Project (USAID AgNRM).

The USAID AgNRM project seeks to provide a scalable, integrated landscape approach that will support sustainable economic development and rural livelihoods, increase nutrition and climate change adaptation, and strengthen Northern Ghana?s natural resources.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office Manager works to support the Senior Operations and HR Manager by directly managing both the Western and Eastern Biodiversity Corridor satellite office staff and daily office operations. This position provides operational leadership and oversight, including ensuring that all operations strictly comply to USAID rules and regulations and meet USAID standards. The Office Manager works to implement processes and policies for the AgNRM project with particular focus on daily office operations including travel coordination.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate and manage daily satellite office operations, and participate in long-term organizational planning;
• Coordinate and manage drivers and vehicle needs for Western and Eastern Biodiversity Corridor
• Monitor partner and staff activities in the satellite office;
• Coordinate with WI?s partner organizations on matters relating to determining equipment needs and their procurements;
• Prepare, Submit and contribute to periodic reports;
• Manage use of vehicles, vehicle logs and gas procurement;
• Communicate office needs to the project?s Senior Operations and Human Resources Manager;
• Handle Petty Cash management and disbursement
• 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)/ Bachelor of Arts (BA)in Management or human resource management or related degree.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in human resources in a progressively increased managerial role.
• Previous experience with implementation of donor-funded projects. Experience with USAID projects required.
• Analytical skills necessary to think logically, analyze and interpret problems and present results with clarity and precision in written and verbal format;
• Experience working with local and international NGOs in Northern Ghana is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.

Location: Bolgatanga

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 Office manager in the subject line.

Closing Date: 08 January, 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 and Sandema,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,08 Jan-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. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing
long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

• LOCATION: Two vacancies, Bolgatanga, and Sandema, Ghana
• UNIT: Forestry and Natural Resource Management Group
• POSITION TITLE: CREMA Mobilization Officer
• STATUS: Full time
• REPORTS TO: NRM & Multiple Use Water Service Manager

Winrock International (WI) is currently recruiting for the position of a full-time CREMA Mobilization Officer in its satellite project offices to support the five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Project (USAID AgNRM). The USAID AgNRM project seeks to provide a scalable, integrated landscape approach that will support sustainable economic development and rural livelihoods, increase nutrition and climate change adaptation, and strengthen Northern Ghana?s natural resources.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The CREMA Mobilization Officer will work with the NRM & Multiple Use Water Service Manager, technical staff, field teams, and partners to mobilize CREMA communities to actively participate in their governance and management activities. This will include the facilitation and coordination of data collection, democratic governance processes, development and implementation of a CREMA Management Plan.
• Coordination and collaboration with Government of Ghana institutions, especially the Wildlife Division, development partners and private sector institutions active within and around the CREMA will be crucial to the functions of this position.

INCLUDED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mobilize CREMA communities, including their traditional authorities, opinion leaders, assembly persons, community-based organizations and partners for management of their respective CREMA and associated biodiversity corridor
• Act as frontline person and liaison between the project and CREMA communities, Community Resource Management Committees (CRMCs) and the CREMA Executive Committee (CEC). The Community Mobilization Officer will work closely with the CRMCs and CEC in performing his or her functions
• Ensure strong collaboration with traditional authorities, CREMA structures and District Assembly representatives
• Facilitate formation of appropriate community- and CREMA-level institutions to support CREMA-wide natural resource management
• Work closely with CEC and CRMC members in planning and implementation of project activities in CREMA communities
• Collect and compile social, economic and ecological information of the respective CREMAs you are assigned, to enhance evidence-based management
• Provide support to technical teams conducting field surveys, assessments and community participatory appraisals in the CREMA, and associate biodiversity corridor
• Participate actively in community land use planning activities
• Support the development of CREMA Management Plans, activity plans and report, and technical reports as directed by your supervisor
• Proactively coordinate and liaise with other members of the team, communities and partners and assist all in data collection from the field
• Help the technical staff in organizing community meetings, workshops and campaigns
• Take lead in resolution and management of the relevant community conflicts over common resource utilization in the CREMA
• Help build linkages of the CREMA communities and local natural resource institutions with partner organizations, internal/external development stakeholders, and relevant government institutions
• Organize training and learning opportunities to improve knowledge and skill of the CREMA communities and partners in sustainable natural resource management;
• Document and share lessons learnt, achievements and successes from the field
• Work closely with Wildlife Division counterparts and other Government of Ghana (GOG) Actors
• Undertake any other relevant activity as directed by your supervisor
• Reports to the NRM & Multiple Use Water Service Manager

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

• Education: Degree in ecology, natural resource management, development studies, or relevant social science field.
• Work Experience: Three years of relevant experience designing and managing community mobilization and development activities.
• Experience planning and implementing surveys, etc.
• Experience in conducting democratic processes for community-based governance and management of natural resources. Knowledge of CREMA model highly preferred.
• Experience organizing and managing community forums, such as 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 in Africa.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Excellent data collection, collation and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in at least one of the local languages spoken in the CREMA would be an advantage (not required)
• Computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, is required.

Location: Bolgatanga and Sandema

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 CREMA Mobilization Officer in the subject line.

Closing Date: 08 January, 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.

{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,1 years,03 Jan-2018};

CARE International in Ghana (CARE-Ghana) is an international NGO. Its mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. As a civil society institution, we target poverty reduction among the deprived segments of society in collaboration with like-minded CSOs, local and national institutions as well as individuals actively engaged in poverty reduction and social inclusion in Ghana. Our prime targets are women, children and youth. In Ghana, CARE seeks to facilitate the creation of a sustainable culture of responsive development, social equity and improved dignity and integrity in the society, through Food and Nutrition Security and Social and Economic Empowerment interventions.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Assistant – Northern Ghana Governance Activity Project (NGGA).

The NGGA initiative in Ghana is part of CARE Ghana program that seeks to promote and strengthen responsive governance for improved agricultural development in Ghana. CARE is the lead implementer in a consortium for the capacity building intervention located in 26 target MMDAs of the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana.

The NGGA consortium brings together first-hand knowledge and expertise in evidence-based, gender responsive development programming in Northern Ghana to empower poor women and smallholder farmers to promote more productive and equitable engagement in Agriculture through training, networking, advocacy and joint action. This Northern Ghana Governance Activity is being implemented with the generous support of the American People, through USAID.

Job Summary

The Program Assistant provides operational and administrative assistance to the Northern Ghana Governance team, performs a variety of administrative, coordination and logistic services in support of the program, and assists with managing the project’s records. The Program Assistant is also provide assistance to the program leader and other team members in planning and coordinating team activities (meetings, workshops, travel budgets) to ensure adherence to deadlines.

In addition, the Program Assistant will assist in managing the administration, financial, secretarial, and procurement matters in support to the NGGA project team.

The position is based in Tamale and will report to the Chief of Party, Northern Ghana Governance Activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as the main contact person during the absence of team members, following-up on any emergencies with appropriate in-house staff, and sharing workload with program assistants from other teams;
• Acknowledges receipt of correspondence and documentation in the absence of Program Leader or Program staff, and coordinates the drafting of all correspondence to be signed by the Program Leader or relevant Program staff;
• Develops and maintains an efficient filing system for the team and contributes to electronic filing of team documents
• Maintains a tracking system of all project deadlines and schedules and alerts program staff to project deadlines and schedules
• Maintains and updates team’s databases and mailing lists using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Exchange
• Ensure that PRs, Requests for Payments and other procurement related activities are well coordinated to meet set deadlines for completion and ensure transmission of documents to appropriate office in HQ including filing of such documents at the PCU.
• Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement, approvals and journal vouchers are complete, accurate, and relevant and comply with CARE International in Ghana finance policies and USAID donor requirements.
• Assist in the review of project finance documents and maintain finance records and filing system on monthly basis
• Coordinate all NGGA projects bills to ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Receive and ensure dispatching of payments issued by Finance Manager to service providers according to CARE Ghana’s procedures and return the appropriate documentation back to Finance.
• Liaises with members of other host partners to coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops that take place in different regions;
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and other logistics required for NGGA program staff
• Liaise with and assists project recipients and consultants as required to ensure smooth functioning of activities;
• Prepare information packages and sends material to participants in a timely manner; and
• Coordinate registration process and acts as contact person for the participants.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum qualification of first degree in Administration, Management, Business, Social Sciences or equivalent experience OR combination of education and work experience.
• Familiarity with basic finance, procurement, accounting practices, Logistics and time management experience will be an added advantage

Skills and Experience

• At least 1-3 years progressively responsible experience in support services, Finance, logistics and/or administrative work.
• Previous experience working with an INGO or Development Organization will be an added advantage. Familiarity with CARE procedures is desired..
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, & Outlook (or similar software); Basic analytical and statistical skills;
• Previous experience in administration and procurement
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good working knowledge of Accounting software, Microsoft office suite including e-mail, internet and excel.
• At least 1 years working experience with similar USAID funded project
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and work in a team over extended periods and at short notice.
• Commitment to achieving results, deadline driven, proactive and self-motivated.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:

hr.ghana@care.org  PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 03 January, 2018

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,03 Jan-2018};

CARE International in Ghana (CARE-Ghana) is an international NGO. Its mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. As a civil society institution, we target poverty reduction among the deprived segments of society in collaboration with like-minded CSOs, local and national institutions as well as individuals actively engaged in poverty reduction and social inclusion in Ghana. Our prime targets are women, children and youth. In Ghana, CARE seeks to facilitate the creation of a sustainable culture of responsive development, social equity and improved dignity and integrity in the society, through Food and Nutrition Security and Social and Economic Empowerment interventions.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Institutional Capacity Building Coordinator – Northern Ghana Governance Activity Project (NGGA).

The USAID-funded Northern Ghana Governance Activity (NGGA) is five-year Cooperative Agreement designed to improve response governance in agriculture in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana. CARE International in Ghana leads the consortium in collaboration with SEND Ghana, Action Aid Ghana and the West African Network for Peace-building (WANEP).

Job Summary

• The Institutional Capacity Development Coordinator will provide leadership and oversee the implementation of CARE’s support activities to RCCs, MMDAs, CSO and women platforms under the Northern Ghana Governance Activity. She/he will be the contact point for needs assessment, training design and implementation in the three Northern Regions. The office holder will liaise with project management, CARE staff, the other PCU coordinators and consortium partners in delivering the above. The duties will include identification, recruitment and management of consultants, logistics mobilization, report writing on schedule, coordination of activities at regional and district level. He/she will plan the component activities and align them to other components for synergy. The Job holder should also be able to identify gender and advocacy issues from the intervention and report on them for management attention.
• The position is based in Tamale, covering Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions. This will require extensive travel to the regions and districts. The ICB Coordinator will be supervised by Governance and Advocacy Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organizational and capacity building component of the project
• Work with the Project Coordinating Unit team headed by the Chief of Party.
• Serve as CARE’s ambassador and lead on implementing CARE-led component on the project.
• Support in the design and implementation of field activities of the project in the Upper East region.
• Support in building capacities of the project consortium and beneficiary communities.
• Harmonize the project activities in line with CARE-NGGA Strategic objectives and the project goals.
• Harmonize the project component on Institutional capacity building with the components’ activities for CSOs, gender and Peace-building.
• Lead needs assessments and training interventions at RCCs, Regional Departments of Agriculture, MMDAs and the district departments of agriculture
• Prepare and submit periodic implementation reports.
• Solicit support and liaise with other project team members in the implementation of the ICB component.
• Foster collaboration with and between civil society, State institutions and national agencies
• Support the development of training modules and manuals for capacity building
• Maintain up to date contact list of key collaborators i.e. phone numbers, e-mail addresses, twitter, etc in the project location.
• Maintain up to date contact list of all district stakeholders and build network

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum qualification of Master’s degree in Social sciences, Sociology, Development Studies/Management, Governance and decentralization or related field.

Skills and Experience

• At least three years working experience in local government, decentralization, community mobilization, pro-poor planning or the NGO sector
• Demonstrable competence in governance and social project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as project coordination.
• Competence in the use of different project design frameworks such as logical frames, RBM and Theory of Change.
• Experience in training design, delivery and workshop facilitation.
• Experienced in report writing and reporting.
• Competence in research methodology and data analysis
• Good experience in the use of Microsoft applications (office suite) and the Internet
• Ability to build partnership and program networks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Basic analytical and statistical skills
• Familiarity with the context of governance in Ghana and dynamics of poverty in northern Ghana.
• Ability to demonstrate sufficient exposure to mainstream peace and gender sensitivity in working, communicating and reporting.
• Ability to use social media such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc handles professionally.
• A good team player, open to criticism and be results oriented.
• Willing to travel and work outside normal hours.
• Must not be less than 35 years of age.
• Commitment to achieving results, deadline driven, proactive and self-motivated
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:

hr.ghana@care.org   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 03 January, 2018

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{SEND GHANA,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,7 years,15 Jan-2018};

SEND GHANA is the oldest of the three affiliate national NGOs (i.e. SEND-Liberia and SEND Sierra Leone) established by the Social Enterprise Development of Foundation of West Africa ( SEND West Africa). SEND West Africa was founded in Ghana in August, 1998 to promote livelihood security, equality of women and men and accountable and transparent governance. The target groups of SEND’s programs are mostly women, youth and farmers in conflict prone , resource poor and difficult to reach communities in each country.

Job Description

SEND GHANA is an affiliate of SEND West Africa. Established in 1998, the organisation has evolved into a reputable and credible national Non Governmental Organisation with specialty in Policy Research and Advocacy; and Service delivery through the promotion of livelihoods security. In keeping pace with current developments and in the bid to accomplish its strategic vision, the organisation is seeking to attract highly motivated and passionate professionals to augment its existing work force.

JOB TITLE: Deputy Country Director

REPORTING TO: Country Director

PURPOSE

The Deputy Country Director will coordinate all policy advocacy programme activities and support the country director for the management of the organization.

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme development

• Shall be responsible for the management and coordination of programmes and projects of the organisation
• Support the Country Director in the Management of the organisation
• Develop proposals for sourcing funding for programmes and projects.
• Supervise and receive reports from relevant programme and project staff.
• Shall regularly monitor and evaluate all programmes and projects and report thereon.
• Ensure that ALL requirements of each programme or project are adhered to.
• Provide overall coordination and supervision of all research activities
• Coordinate publication of SEND’s Newsletters
• Coordinate the preparation of work plan and narrative reports on all advocacy activities
• Provide management and monitoring support to programme and project officers
• Provide mentoring and coaching to programme staff
• Represent the GELAP team at Senior Management Team (SMT) & PMT meetings
• Prepare and submit such reports as may be requested by the Country Director
• Coordinate the preparation of all programme and project reports requested by donors and other organizations.

Financial Management and accountability

• Ensure compliance with all donor and partner agreements
• Be signatory to all national bank accounts
• Make sure that reports are made to head office/partners in a timely manner
• Review and approve all budgets for programmes
• Liaise with the Finance Manager in the preparing of programme and project budgets and financial reports required for any purpose.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to tenets of the financial management manual

Personnel Management

• Prepare annual performance appraisal for staff under your supervision
• Ensure staff adhere to tenets of the HR Manual
• Participate in any interview recruiting Field staff
• Appoint persons to be responsible for each programme or project

Gender Mainstreaming

• Ensure that staff adhere to gender mainstreaming policy
• Ensure monitoring and reporting of the implementation of the gender policy
• Facilitate gender audit every two years

Representation

• Representative of SEND in the region/ specialization of work
• May from time to time represent national affiliates within and outside the country
• Participate in national activities organized by affiliates

Accountability

• Ensure SEND’s accountability to project principals
• Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of Master’s Degree, preferably in Economics, Development Studies, Development Management, Public Policy, and Social Sciences .
• Minimum of 7 years’ work experience, at least three (3) years in a similar position.
• Proven track record in programme management, social research, budget analysis, advocacy and communication.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Program management and coordination
• Policy and Budget Research
• Programme and proposal development and fund raising
• Partnership development and management
• Representational and communication
• Public advocacy
• Financial management and multi-donor budget
• Teaming, mentoring and coaching
• Good understanding of National and international civil Society sector
• Multi stakeholder programming, reporting and management
• Ability to work in multicultural environment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV, cover letter and a summary of a written sample/research report not exceeding 10 pages to

the HR Manager,
A 28 Regimanuel Estates,
Nungua Barrier, Sakumono,
Accra

Email: career@sendwestafrica.org

Kindly use the title of the position as the subject line.

Closing Date: 15 January, 2018

SEND GHANA is an equal opportunity employer and women and persons with disability are particularly encouraged to apply