{Global Communities-Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,26 Sep-2017};

Job Title: Gender and Social Protection Advisor

Project Description:

The Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) project is a 5-year integrated project funded by the USAID Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative and is designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. The goal of RING is improved livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Ghana.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Chief of Party (COP)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Global Communities is an international development non-profit organization. Our mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe. The Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) Project is an integrated project and partnership under USAID’s Feed the Future initiative designed to support the Government of Ghana’s efforts to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations in the region. The Gender and Social Protection Advisor will be a member of the Global Communities’ team in Tamale, Ghana assisting with the successful completion of program objectives in accordance with donor regulations.

• Global Communities is seeking a Gender and Social Protection Advisor who will coordinate with regional and district level offices to successfully prioritize the goals of gender and social protection while integrating these goals into the Ghana RING program. The Gender and Social Protection Advisor will be responsible for undertaking extensive review of the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) framework and identifying key areas of interest for the development of RING.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the regional- and district-level Social Welfare and Community Development Offices toward the successful prioritization of set goals and integration into RING programming;
• Promote the expansion of social protection activities by using data and other compelling information to lobby stakeholders for the inclusion of additional communities;
• Coordinate heavily with the district and regional offices in the following areas: Development of improved household monitoring forms and case files for identified families;
• Collaborate with the RING Governance Team, regional and district government staff, and local civil society organizations to roll out the RING household based gender model pilot activity in 3-5 districts;
• Enroll households into the various social protection programs;
• Work with the livelihoods and M&E team to capture data for documenting best practices on Savings and Loans Associations and Leafy Green Vegetables interventions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent command of written and spoken English, particularly with regard to presentations and preparation of publications and reports.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with social media/communication tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Ghana, with previous experience working in Africa preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a complex and rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in a social science or public policy, or other relevant degree.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience working in gender and social protection with national/international donors, NGOs and public sector institutions (e.g., ministry of health or gender/women’s affairs).
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating trainings and dialogues on gender and social protection with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in gender-sensitive health and social protection programs and service delivery.
• Experience and understanding of key concepts and ethical considerations for health sector response to gender-based discriminations.
• Strong relationship building/stakeholder relationship management/team building skills, including demonstrated ability to understand and respond to complex cultural contexts and sensitivities.
• High standard of professionalism and ethics; analytical thinking skills; ability to manage multiple tasks easily and deadline oriented.
• HMIS and/or other data analysis experience preferred.
• Experience with USAID and other donors preferred.
• Must be able to physically withstand extreme weather and regular travel on poor road networks with limited infrastructure and supplies.
• Other foreign nationals with valid resident and work permits can apply

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicant should send application and CVs to:

hrghana@ghanaresiliency.org

Please, quote Job Title in the subject line

Closing Date: 26 September, 2017

{Canadian High Commission,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,03 Oct-2017};

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Management and Consular Officer (MCO), the Property and Material Manager plans and administers services related to the procurement and maintenance of the mission’s property (staff quarters and chancery) and material;
• Maintains contact with local real estate and construction industries,
• Negotiates leases and renewals as well as repairs and maintenance contracts,
• Provides consultative services in respect to purchasing;
• Supervises other support services of the mission including the property and material assistants, technical team, handyman and cleaners;
• Prepares the annual estimates and budget for operations maintenance requirements and performs other duties.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please visit the website below for more information and application instructions. Please note that only applications submitted via the procedures outlined on the website will be accepted.www.wfca-tpce.com

High Commission of Canada
42 Independence Ave
(230-30) 2211521

www.ghana.gc.ca

Closing Date: 03 October, 2017

{Jhpiego,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,5 years,24 Sep-2017};

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 passionate and dynamic persons to fill the following position: Knowledge Management/Communications Officer

JOB SUMMARY

• Raise the profile and visibility of Jhpiego in Ghana. S/he will communicate the work of Jhpiego to key constituents, including but not limited to the Government of Ghana, donor agencies, policy makers, partner organizations, the media, and academic and research institutions. S/he will communicate the mission, projects, events, resources and success stories as well as plan and coordinate promotional events and develop strategic communications, to various targeted audiences. S/he will direct the development of multi-media user friendly communications for all Jhpiego activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Communications Strategy

• Update and implement the communication strategy for Jhpiego Ghana in consultation with the project staff and the Global Communications team.
• Interact and strategize with the Communications team at the Baltimore office to understand the Global Communication strategy and practices.
• Develop capacity building activities for staff to enhance their ability to communicate about project achievements.

ii. Success Stories

• Work with the programme team to develop success stories and to explore opportunities for potential program highlights.
• Interview identified clients, providers, program managers to develop success stories.

iii. Photos and Video Database

• Compile/collate program-related photographs and videos.
• Catalogue photos and videos and prepare a central repository.
• Ensure that project teams are taking good quality photos and are adhering to Jhpiego’s communication policy.

iv. Materials & Report Development

• Provide support to program teams to develop effective communication tools and IEC materials.
• Support program teams to draft, editing and formatting programme documents, including communication deliverables such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, job aids, ads, promotional videos and slideshows.
• Ensure proper branding and marking of Jhpiego and program materials and activities as per Jhpiego or program-specific branding and marking guidelines
• Assist with developing and producing documents, reports and presentations according to Jhpiego guidelines for internal program needs and externally for dissemination.
• Document literature reviews on MCSP and contribute to program discussions.

v. Media Coverage and Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure that Jhpiego is appropriately and effectively represented at public health events and conferences.
• Ensure that activities and achievements are covered in the local media.
• Support programme team to manage media at project events (I.e. drafting talking points).
• Coordinate and direct regular updates on new technical knowledge, approaches and successes to the Government and to Jhpiego
• Maintain updated project and technical briefs.

vi. Internal Jhpiego Communications

• Manage and support knowledge sharing efforts including staff participation in webinars, seminar series (BBLs) presentations, events, online discussions, mailing lists (internal, and for Jhpiego/Ghana stakeholders) and communities of practice
• Track, assess and respond to internal communication requirements, when required.
• Update headquarters staff quarterly on key activities and achievements such as success stories.
• Maintain, develop and regularly showcase Ghana’s presence on Jhpiego website, social media, my.Jhpiego, program intranet platforms and other communications tools
• Undertake all other activities as instructed by the supervisors towards furthering organizational objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

• At least 5-years’ experience in Communications.
• Previous experience in the health development sector working on USAID funded programs preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred in Communications related field
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written Communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel graphics are required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detailed-oriented and high degree of accuracy required.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of team.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

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: 24 September, 2017

Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Jhpiego Corporation is an equal opportunities employer.?

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,30 Sep-2017};

A national NGO is looking for a competent and dynamic and qualified person to fill the position of: Programme Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing project proposals and developing fund raising strategy
• Preparing project implementation schedule (Activity plan/matrix)
• Planning and coordinating project activities
• Preparing activity reports disagregating results into gender and the socially excluded
• Monitoring and evaluation of progress in project implementation and completing the monitoring and evaluation template
• Maintain an archive of deliverables or output from activities implemented
• Maintain a data base of evidence of results achieved (performance indicators) and their source of verification
• Preparing end of year narrative report (Activities report) of the organisation
• Attend meetings as required on behalf of the organisation
• Perform nay other duty may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

• First Degree in any discipline
• Must have at least 3 years working experience in a similar position
• A sound knowledge of the governance process in Ghana
• In-depth knowledge of extractive sector
• Knowledgeable in program development as well as monitoring & evaluation
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team with little or no supervision
• Must be results driven
• Ability to interact at a high level, build bridges and networks
• Very good communication skills
• Appreciable level of computer skills

Remuneration: Negotiable within the salaries and allowances structure of the organization

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible applicants are to submit application with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) by email to:

cepilghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 September, 2017

{IOM International Organization for Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Sep-2017};

According to the U.S. Department of State’s 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, Ghana is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking. Internal trafficking of children is of particular concern as Ghanaian boys and girls are subjected to forced labour within the country in fishing, domestic service, street hawking, begging, artisanal gold mining and agriculture.

Since November 2012, IOM has been implementing a child protection and counter child trafficking initiative in 6 communities aimed at empowering community members to address and prevent child trafficking and child abuse occurring in the Volta Region. With support from UNICEF, IOM developed a 12 module Child Protection toolkit, called Free to Be Me. The modules were piloted in 6 communities and IOM expanded the pilot in 2015 to include 8 districts and 43 communities in the Volta Region.

The Consultant would be expected to develop or plan for the development of multimedia material (i,e. video, audio, animations, interactive content, informational graphics, etc.) that effectively increase visibility of project activities and results among a variety of target audiences, including donors, partner agencies, the general public and local communities.

The Consultant will analyse existing multimedia material collected during project implementation, develop a plan to develop new visibility material, collect additional raw material as necessary and finalise the visibility material according to IOM and UNICEF standards.

The consultant will provide the following deliverables within the proposed timeframe:
Review existing multimedia material (2 days)

• Compile and.catalog all multimedia material related to the project, including video, pictures, audio, informational graphics, etc. Also identify gaps, if any.
• Provide written summary of existing material and transcripts.

Develop Visibility Plan (3 days)

• Draft and coordinate a visibility plan, including story boards, work plan and timeframe. If necessary, include a proposal to collect new material.
• Deliver an IOM approved Visibility Plan.

Collect new material (optional)

• If necessary and based on approved Visibility Plan, travel to field and collect new material.
• Provide Daily field notes and raw multimedia material.

Finalize visibility material (10 days)

• Edit and finalize (or lead the development of) visibility material based on approved Plan.
• Final and approved multimedia material.

Post development (2 days)

• Contribute to the presentation and dissemination of visibility material among identified audiences, especially newspapers, TV and radio.
• Deliver dissemination plan and conduct at least one newspaper, TV and radio appearance.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Relevant experience of planning and collecting multimedia material as part of a visibility strategy;
• Demonstrable skills in developing, editing, and finalizing audience-specific visibility material according to international standards;
• Demonstrable experience working in the field;
• Familiarity with context of human trafficking in Ghana, including prevalence and incidence, different forms and country specific manifestations;
• Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send a Covering Letter and CV to:

accravacancies@iom.int no later than 16:30 (Accra Time)

Closing Date: 15 September, 2017

Please mention the position title in the subject line. Your Covering Letter must clearly state the reason you are applying to the consultancy and how your qualifications are consistent with the proposed tasks. Only complete applications will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{American Embassy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,12 Sep-2017};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Laborer in the General Services Office (GSO) of the Embassy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Incumbent performs general laboring chores throughout the mission, working primarily in the warehouse areas.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Education: Completion of Primary School is required.
2. Experience: Six (6) months prior work experience in a large warehouse of an international organization or diplomatic environment is required.
3. Language: English Level II (Limited Knowledge) is required: Limited knowledge of the written and spoken language, and a vocabulary limited to a specific occupation. Job holder will be able to understand and carry out verbal instructions of a repetitive nature, and prepare simple administrative form. Language proficiency will be tested. (Language proficiency will be tested).

SELECTION PROCESS:

When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary: GH¢13,300.00 p.a. (Starting salary)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box 194, Accra

FAX Number: 0302-741389
Telephone: 0302-741000
E-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 12 September, 2017

NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.

Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,19 Sep-2017};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Aid Project Management Assistant. This position is located in the Office of Transition Initiative (OTI) of USAID/West Africa in Accra.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Office of Transitions Initiatives (OTI) Program Assistant serves as the principal assistant to OTI’s Senior Regional Specialist. The incumbent is the administrative focal point for the OTI Africa Field Office and assists program staff in a variety of ways such as liaising with OTI and USAID’s Implementing Partner and awardees, setting up meetings and organizing events, drafting communications in English and keeping proper records and files among other administrative and clerical duties.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

This position has four core areas of responsibility: administrative support, project management and documentation, performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and political and social analysis. Each of these areas is detailed below:

1) Administrative Support 60%

• Duties include, but are not limited to: (1) Filing, including the proper care, storage, handling and distribution of all files; (2) Document control and determining points of clearance and coordination; (3) Ordering services, equipment and supplies as necessary through the Embassy system; (4) Receiving and forwarding messages and other official and unofficial documentation to appropriate team members; (5) Preparation of letters, memos, emails and reports as required; (6) Preparation of time and attendance sheets; (7) Assistance in financial tracking, budget planning, and financial reporting as required; (8) As required, schedule meetings, assist in translations (written and verbal), and assist in facilitating communications with government officials, foreign donor representatives, non-government organizations, media groups, community representatives, etc.; (9) Processes travel requests and travel authorizations; (10) Advise travelers about travel and schedule options and makes final hotel and travel arrangements, assists with the preparation of travel vouchers, coordinates local travel, and (11) Coordinates with appropriate Embassy and USAID staff; (12) Drafts and tracks financial and administrative-relates actions in support of OTI field offices; (13) Provides assistance to OTI field offices as requested.

2) Program Management and Documentation 20%

• The Program Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Specialist-Africa, will be responsible for providing assistance for organizing and tracking items related to ensuring successful OTI programs in Africa. Duties include, but are not limited to: (1) Draft, prepare, and process administrative and program documentation; (2) Assist OTI Field programs in management actions and processes in Accra; (3) Prepare standard briefing packages which will be used to inform USG and other officials; (4) Assist program field personnel as needed in the preparation of the collection of data; (5) Prepare standard Embassy and/or USAID program management documents, correspondence, and procurement documents, and maintain administrative and program files; (6) Assist OTI staff members in the planning, design, and development of retreats and other meetings; (7) Prepare event calendars for OTI activities and works with others to coordinate event schedules and resource requirements. In addition, the Program Assistant performs the following tasks related to the OTI programs: (1) Provides database reports, M&E, mapping and other reporting assistance as requested; (2) Maintains activity files per USG regulations; (3) Other duties as assigned.

3) Information and Reporting 20%

• The Program Assistant will work closely with the OTI, USAID and Embassy Staff providing insight into regional political, economic and cultural environment as they may impact the scope and direction of OTI programs. Duties may include but not be limited to: (1) compiling OTI program weeklies and distributing them through maintained email lists; (2) identifying and producing reports highlighting OTI’s regional approach to programming; (3) Assisting in drafting cables and other information products as requested; (4) Other duties as required. Through a variety of means, makes contacts and assists OTI and Implementing Partners in broadening their access to and understanding of regional organizations and civil society organizations.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Education: Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts, business, management or related field is required.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of three years of professional experience in administrative work, including one year with international organization required.
• Language Proficiency: Level IV in English (fluent) – speaking, writing, and reading in order to assist in the preparation of papers and correspondence.
• Job Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the African political, economic and cultural environment is required as the incumbent will have to interact with civil society organizations and in the implementation of OTI programs. S/he must be computer literate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Computer and Language proficiencies will be tested.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to plan is required on a daily basis for routine functions, but needs to plan at least three (3) to six (6) months in advance for certain tasks. The position must thoroughly plan OTI’s administrative support for all team activities and must coordinate with other offices within the U.S. Embassy, USAID Mission and with OTI’s implementing partner team. S/he must be innovative with approaches to supporting the portfolio with information and resources. The incumbent must be able to prioritize and complete tasks quickly and efficiently; must be highly motivated, dedicated, a self-starter, and able to work in challenging and stressful environments; must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team setting; and ability to easily interact with tact and diplomacy when interacting with high level officials and grassroots organizations; must have excellent organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter, relevant certificates, CV with references to:

Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 19 September, 2017

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Note: When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title (PMS-Energy and Infrastructure). Failure to state this and submit signed letter with relevant documents will disqualify applicant.
All US and non-Ghanaian citizens, who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority, must attach copies of the required work and residency permit to their applications to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Accra-Ghana. If transportation to Accra is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of

State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.