{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,SHS / Degree,N/A,23 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operation in Ghana. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for Senior, Mid and Junior level position are also listed below: Entomology Field Technician

Job Summary

• Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the entomology laboratory coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory
• Support entomological field activities
• Adhere to the standard operational procedures for these activities

Qualification Required & Experience

• Secondary School (Diploma A2) or Bachelor’s Degree (desirable), in bio-chemistry, laboratory, veterinary or other related health field
• At least 1 year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates should send applications to:

Vectorcontrol_Ghana@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line of the email

• Documentation required includes a cover page, CV, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)
• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered

Closing Date: 23 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,SHS / Diploma / Degree,N/A,23 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operation in Ghana. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for Senior, Mid and Junior level position are also listed below: Insectary Technician

Job Summary

• Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the entomology laboratory coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory
• Cares for the mosquito colony maintained in the insectary
• Ensures that required supplies and equipment are in stock and organized
• Enters insectary records into the laboratory log books

Qualification Required & Experience

• Secondary School completion (minimum) or a Diploma / Degree in Laboratory, Biochemistry, Veterinary Health or other relevant field and laboratory or veterinary experience.
• Basic computer skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates should send applications to:

Vectorcontrol_Ghana@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line of the email

• Documentation required includes a cover page, CV, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)
• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered

Closing Date: 23 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,23 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operation in Ghana. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for Senior, Mid and Junior level position are also listed below: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager

Job Summary

• Focuses on the management of the data collection systems for IRS delivery, and the aggregation of all programmatic data, including but not limited to associated training, entomological and environmental compliance data
• Establish and support routine M&E systems to support tracking of IRS program activities, progress and performance
• Support programmatic monitoring efforts through preparation of regular reports, aggregating spray data from dispersed spray teams.
• Design and facilitate training’s for national and district level IRS staff on the project’s M&E system and the use of the M&E data collection and supervisory forms

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree in a relevant health sector field such as environmental health, public health or community health
• Experience in MS Access, GIS applications and GPS measurement data collection desirable
• Experience and familiarity with USAID M&E and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and report writing

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates should send applications to:

Vectorcontrol_Ghana@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line of the email

• Documentation required includes a cover page, CV, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)
• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered

Closing Date: 23 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,23 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operation in Ghana. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for Senior, Mid and Junior level position are also listed below: Entomology Field Coordinator

Job Summary

• Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the entomology insectary technician with managing the insectary.
• Support implementation of entomological field activities
• Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities
• Adhere to the standard operational procedures for these activities
• Ensure proper and timely data recording and entry

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology, Biology, or other relevant field
• Experience in entomological, laboratory or veterinary work
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates should send applications to:

Vectorcontrol_Ghana@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line of the email

• Documentation required includes a cover page, CV, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)
• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered

Closing Date: 23 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,SHS / Degree,N/A,23 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operation in Ghana. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for Senior, Mid and Junior level position are also listed below: Database Manager

Job Summary

• Supports the monitoring & evaluation system of the programme
• Collects, analyses and presents program performance data
• Tests and maintains the project’s M&E database
• Prepares monitoring plans and defines program indicators

Qualification Required & Experience

• Secondary school completion (minimum) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Community Health, Sociology or other relevant field and professional database management experience
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in statistical software

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates should send applications to:

Vectorcontrol_Ghana@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line of the email

• Documentation required includes a cover page, CV, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)
• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered

Closing Date: 23 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,23 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operation in Ghana. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for Senior, Mid and Junior level position are also listed below: Environmental Compliance Officer

Job Summary

• Responsible for overseeing programme compliance with United States government (USG) and local environmental regulations and program adherence to requirements as laid out in USAID programmatic and supplemental environmental assessments and pesticide evaluation report and its amendments and compliance with the PMI IRS Best Management Practices Manual
• Ensures environmental compliance pof spray operations and the storage and transport of insecticides

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or other relevant field
• 2 years of successful training and coaching experience in a field environment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates should send applications to:

Vectorcontrol_Ghana@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line of the email

• Documentation required includes a cover page, CV, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)
• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered

Closing Date: 23 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,8 years,15 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for its Ghana operations for the positions listed below: Country Operations Manager

Under the supervision of the Ghana Chief of Party, the country operations manager provides organizational and logistical management for the project’s IRS operations

Key Responsibilities

Manages the overall planning and implementation of all project spray operations in Ghana, including:

• Developing annual operations activity schedules
• Conducting geographic reconnaissance
• Identifying and overseeing the preparation and renovation of, spray operation sites/bases
• Organising annual planning meetings with NMCP, other local stakeholders and spray districts
• Determining spray operation labour requirements and overseeing the recruitment of seasonal spray personnel
• Quantifying requirements for insecticides, sprayers, PPE and all other equipment and supplies
• Confirming specifications for PPE, and all other equipment and supplies procured locally
• Organising micro-planning meetings

Overall responsibility for supervising and monitoring spray activities

• Ensuring that correct spray techniques are applied
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of primary data
• Ensuring data forms are promptly and safely delivered to data centers
• Ensuring that supervision and monitoring tools are used as required

Oversees the management of warehouses and stores

• Ensuring adherence to USAID/PMI BMP for IRS
• Ensuring that there are adequate stock levels of comodities, equipment and supplies, at all operation sites
• Ensuring that all store records are up-to-date throughout the spray campaign
• Coordinates training of trainer (TOT) courses, and the trainings of the different categories of spray personnel
• Oversees information, education and communication (IEC) activities and community mobilization
• Recommends spray personnel performance targets and tracks progress against spray campaign
• Achieves operations-related monitoring & evaluation and quality control indicators of the project
• Develops the operations component of the country capacity-building plan to transfer skills to local institutions
• Directly supervises the project’s District coordinators, logistics coordinator and a local communications NGO.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public health, environmental health or other relevant field
• At least 8 years of professional experience managing operations in an international development environment, with significant experience in vector control programs
• Significant management and supervisory experience
• Prior experience at USAID-funded programmes and basic knowledge of Federal and AID acquisition regulations (FARs and AIDARs) are highly desirable
• Excellent writing, computer and organisational skills
• English language fluency

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience

Location: Tamale, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and copy of their resume to the email address below:

recruitment.abtairsgh@gmail.com

Or, you can directly submit your application to the AIRS office in Northern Region, Tamale at:

Plot No.11, Waterson Road,
Fuo. Adjacent the VSO office,
before BB Gas junction

Closing Date: 15 November, 2017

{Abt Associates,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,15 Nov-2017};

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for its Ghana operations for the positions listed below: District Operations Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Country Operation Manager, the District operation coordinator provides programmatic and management over sight and direction for all aspects of the spray operations in the assigned district, including spray campaign planning, technical assistance and training, logistical and operational support. Specific duties will include the following:

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership role at the district level for all temporary hired project
• Provide analysis and quantification of IRS commodities
• Work in collaboration with District health office to manage the planning and implementation of IRS activities
• Oversee the recruitment, training and supervision of spray teams
• Supervise and track inventory distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement team to support procurement team to support procurement of IRS materials
• Ensure that routine programme tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time
• Supervise and monitor field data collection with project M&E team
• Manage and support the planning and implementation of BCC/IEC campaign strategies in the targeted district
• Ensure that all risk prevention and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented. This includes working very closely with the project environmental compliance staff and district officers to address relevant issues
• Facilitate communication between district and community level stakeholders and the AIRS project office in Tamale
• Represent the project at district and community level meetings
• Prepare weekly and other activity reports as directed by the project operations manager
• Frequently travel to field sites to support and oversee district and community level operations and activities
• Provided inputs for the preparation for work plans, budgets and end of spray reports
• Performs any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the chief of part or the operations manager

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant health sector field, such as Public Health, Community Health, Entomology, or Environmental Health
• At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience, with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector control and IRS operations
• Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organisational skills
• Experience with USAID funded programmes and other international development experience
• Experience in the planning and implementation of IRS will be an added advantage
• English language fluency

Location: Tamale, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and copy of their resume to the email address below:

recruitment.abtairsgh@gmail.com

Or, you can directly submit your application to the AIRS office in Northern Region, Tamale at:

Plot No.11, Waterson Road,
Fuo. Adjacent the VSO office,
before BB Gas junction

Closing Date: 15 November, 2017

{CARE International,Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,15 Nov-2017};

CARE International is one of the World’s leading humanitarian and development organizations. Founded in 1945, CARE has been fighting global poverty and defending the dignity of people around the world, working in over 90 countries around the globe.

CARE started operations in Ghana in 1994 and have for the past 23 years, has partnered government agencies, multinational and Civil Society organizations to undertake interventions in the areas of education, food and nutrition security, financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, governance, among others.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer for its Cocoa Sustainability Initiative 2 project. The project is a three-year partnership between CARE International in Ghana and General Mills Foundation, a US based Food Company.

The project is located in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa district in the Central region. The purpose of the initiative is to: Enhance gender equality and equity among women, men, boys and girls, Improve women’s agency through social, economic and political empowerment, Increase women’s participation in decision-making processes and in local governance, Increase access of cocoa and food crop farmers to climate smart extension services.

The goal is to empower cocoa-growing communities to take leadership in meeting their long-term developmental goals and delivering sustainable cocoa value chain.

JOB SUMMARY

The M&E Officer will be based in Kumasi and will be required to travel to all project communities in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa district of the Central region. The M&E Officer will report directly to the Project Manager of the General Mills project/ Kumasi Sub-Office Team Leader, based in Kumasi. The M&E Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the project M&E plan which is essentially based on the Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework and assist the project team to monitor and report on the project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and implementation of the M&E plan (SROI Framework) in conjunction with Programme Coordinating Unit (PCU) and other Implementing Partner Staff of the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership in Ghana.
• Maintain and operate a management information system of all project training activities that is periodically updated to reflect progress and performance.
• Generate and provide required information and data on all variables and indicators (activity, outcome and impact levels) required for preparing regular project implementation and progress reports.
• Implement all M&E processes of the project.
• Support Project Manager to comply with Donor and CARE reporting Requirements.
• Liaise with PO1 for regular documentation of project learning and best practices.
• Support the PM to design, develop and implement project strategies and plans, ensuring they are in line with the project objectives, strategies and principles, and CARE’s mission and vision.
• Support the PM to design and implement project approaches and methodologies aiming towards community empowerment, partner capacity building, partnerships and policy influence as well as lesson learning.
• Work with other M&E officers to ensure linkages and synergy between the General Mills project and other projects/programmes.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum qualification of a first degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics or Management Information System with experience in Rural Development and Agriculture.
• Experience in Economics, Computer Science and management will be an added advantage.
• Strong Practical Knowledge in Database Development, Management and Analysis.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a community development project management environment,
• Relevant experience in capacity building activities and working with farming communities, CBOs, traditional institutions, NGOs and public sector agencies.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking ability.
• Critical thinking, creative and analytical.
• Excellent communication skills and good team player.
• Experience in facilitating linkages, relationship building and networking.
• Good speaking and writing skills in English and ability to communicate in Twi (Akan).
• Strong facilitation, People Skills, Integrity and Resilience / Adaptation and flexibility.
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines;
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook and database software.

Location: Kumasi

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@co.care.org

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 15 November, 2017

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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