{IITA-Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,20 Jun-2017};

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. IITA is headquartered in Nigeria, with offices located in other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana. To find out more about IITA, visit our web site at http://www.iita.org

•   The position: IITA is recruiting for a Field liaison Officer position for the IITA Ghana Country Office. S/he will work under the supervision of the N2Africa Country Coordinator and IITA Ghana Country Representative.
•   Duty Station: Tamale with field work travels to project sites in Upper West, Upper East and Northern regions.

Main Duties:

•   Liaise between the project office and dissemination partners
•   Offer support to dissemination partners in establishment of demonstrations and field agronomic trials
•   Laying out, execution and monitoring of field experiments
•   Collection of data from demonstrations, agronomic trials and socio-economic studies
•   Collate Monitoring and Evaluation Data from Partners
•   Editing, cleaning and entry of Data
•   Any other duties assigned by the country coordinator

Terms of appointment:

•   This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at IITA-Ghana’s Tamale Office.
•   Initial appointment is fixed term for two

years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon Individual performance and the availability of funding.

Qualifications Required & Experience

•   A good first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension or Agribusiness with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in the area of agricultural research and extension
•   Must be computer literate with working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
•   Ability to work with minimal supervision
•   Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and multicultural environment
•   Capability of planning, laying out and execution of field experiments
•   Working experience in agricultural extension (GAP) and with FBOs / farmers
•   Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
•   Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

To be considered for the job, please 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

Country Representative,
IITA-Ghana,
P.O. Box TL 6,
Tamale

and submitted by email to:

iitaghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 June, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

{Winrock International,Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,Degree,4 years,20 Jun-2017};

PROJECT: Mobilizing Community Action and Promoting Opportunities for Youth in Ghana’s Cocoa-Growing Communities (MOCA) project.

REPORTS TO: Project Director (PD)

Position Summary

•   The Grants Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the grants component of the Ghana MOCA project: monitoring award-related work flows, developing and implementing systems and strengthening capacity of MOCA grantees to comply with award terms and conditions, as well as applicable regulations and Winrock International policy. MOCA seeks to address child labor in cocoa-growing areas with focus on youth ages 15–17 and their households who are either at-risk of or engaged in hazardous child labor.  S/he will work with the team and sub-grantees to produce a high-quality, results-oriented project. Position will be based in Kumasi, Ghana, with project-funded travel to the Ashanti and Western Regions. Position is contingent upon continuation of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Establish procedures and lead procurement related to small local grants component including assessment, award, and approval of grants; bidding process according to USDOL and Winrock international procedures.
•   Oversee the conceptualization, development, and delivery of in-kind grants packages to subgrantees.
•   Work with the Ghana MOCA project Finance & Administration Manager and field staff to ensure proper bidding process and documentation for all grant-related local purchases.
•   Coordinate with the Project Director and Winrock Home Office Project Management on the following tasks related to grant management:
•   Develop requests for proposals to solicit grant proposals;
•   Provide advisory support to grants recipients with finalization of project descriptions, action plans and budgets before signing grants agreements;
•   Draft grant agreements with grants recipients;
•   Establish effective communication and cooperation with grants recipients on project implementation, reporting, information sharing and further work planning;
•   Ensure financial management compliance among grantees;
•   Grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs.
•   Coordinate with other members of the field team, particularly CODESULT staff on the MOCA project, to ensure timely delivery of appropriate grants items, including technical assistance, and in-kind materials related to community mobilization needs.
•   Train grantees on how to manage grants and small projects;
•   Develop and maintain grants training manuals and materials;
•   Ensure preparation of information on the status and results of projects implementation for dissemination in mass media;
•   Identify and share best practices of implementation and management of grants at local and national levels;
•   Prepare monthly reports on the status and results of grant project implementation;
•   Maintain high ethical standards of integrity; respect confidentiality and represent Winrock International at all times;
•   Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education:  Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Experience:  The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

•   At least 4 years of proven experience in the field of coordination (monitoring) of programs, projects and/or grant management components in public, non-governmental or international organization;
•   At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in soliciting for grantees, awarding grants and managing and mentoring grantees for results;
•   Experience managing international projects to the highest ethical standards
•   Strong experience facilitating external sub-award audits and ensuring compliance with findings and recommendations;
•   Solid experience developing and implementing grants manuals, solicitations, award documents and award modifications;
•   Strong workflow management skills; flexibility; and organizational skills for coordinating a variety of tasks simultaneously; attention to detail; team player;
•   Experienced in working with US-donor funded regulations and procedures.

Skills:

•   Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required;
•   Excellent interpersonal skills;
•   Strong analytical and report writing skills;
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
•   Willingness to travel.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter referencing MOCA Project Grants Manager to:

moca.winrock@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 June, 2017

{International Cocoa Initiative,Konongo,Full-Time,GH,N/A,2 years,02 Jun-2017};

Established in 2002, the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is the leading organisation promoting child protection in cocoa-growing communities. ICI works with the cocoa industry, civil society and national governments in cocoa-producing countries to ensure a better future for children and contribute to the elimination of child labour.

Job Description

International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), Terms of Reference,CLMRS Field Associate, Ghana

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) (www.cocoainitiative.org) seeks a CLMRS Field Associate to support its operations in the Konongo District in Ghana.

ICI has developed a Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) that allows industry partners to manage responsibly the risk of child labour in their cocoa supply chain. In line with the Ghana Child Labor Monitoring System (GCLMS), the system is based on the presence of Community Facilitators (CF) within cocoa-growing communities who raise awareness on the issue of child labour; identify cases and implement remediation activities.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Based at District-level, under the authority of the National Coordinator and direct supervision of the Supply Chain Projects Coordinator, the incumbent will:

•   Ensure the liaison between ICI in Accra, regional stakeholders and local authorities;
•   Ensure consistent implementation of the guidelines and policies established by ICI Foundation;
•   Collect, analyze and transmit all relevant information from the field to ensure regular reporting to the National Coordinator (NC) and Supply Chain Projects Coordinator  on project progress and prepare technical reports;
•   Ensure proper set-up and roll-out of the CLMRS in the region, specifically:
•   Participate in the recruitment of Monitoring and Remediation Agents (MRA) together with the societies and the industry partners where necessary
•   Participate in the selection of the Community Facilitators (CF) where necessary
•   Participate in the training of MRAs and CFs and organize field-level training logistics where necessary
•   Provide ongoing technical support to MRAs and the CFs, ensuring that they fulfill their terms of reference
•   Pro-actively monitor KPIs for the area under his/her responsibility and pro-actively work towards their improvement
•   Support community-level awareness-raising sessions on child labour
•   Advise on remediation strategies and follow-up on the implementation of remediation activities
•   Assist partners (suppliers, societies, LBCs, etc.) in setting-up and running the CLMRS
•   Organize the logistics around the field visits of ICI staff from Accra and Geneva or industry partners;
•   Work on any other related tasks as required.

SKILLS

•   Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of actors;
•   Excellent organizational and planning skills;
•   Ability to work autonomously in remote environments and to keep a high level of motivation;
•   Be pro-active;
•   Knowledge of the cocoa sector and experience in activities related to the fight against child labor;
•   Excellent command of the Microsoft Office software products, in particular Word and Excel.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must have:

•   Higher Education degree (minimum two years) in a relevant field (agronomy, development studies, supply-chain management, etc.);
•   Experience working on rural development or cocoa supply-chain.
•   TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The position is based in in the ICI’s project districts in Ghana.

LANGUAGES:  Fluency in written and spoken English, and a Ghanaian language preferably Twi.

Location: Konongo

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV AND A COVER LETTER. Please put “CLMRS Field Associate” in the email subject line to:

hr@cocoainitiative.org

Closing Date: 02 June, 2017

{Embassy of Denmark,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,29 May-2017};

The Embassy of Denmark in Accra is recruiting a senior, proactive, French speaking Commercial Adviser for our Trade and Business Team to strengthen our efforts in export- and investment promotion.

The Commercial Adviser will support the Trade and Business Team in furthering and supporting export and investment promotion of Denmark, Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The Adviser should expect to devote a significant amount of time on issues related to the Ivorian market.

The position will include regular regional and international travel and will have annual income targets to meet.

Main tasks and responsibilities as Commercial Adviser

•   Assistance to Danish companies in promoting business-interests in the Ghanaian and Ivorian markets
•   Market research on behalf of and marketing assistance to Danish companies
•   Assessment of market opportunities for Danish companies
•   Maintaining and developing a strategic network and overview of markets
•   Facilitating contacts between Danish and local business partners and assist in liaising with authorities
•   Facilitating high level visits from Denmark to Ghana
•   Planning and implementation of programmes for individual companies and trade delegations to Denmark, Ghana and the Ivory Coast
•   Contributing towards Danish Trade Council cooperation in Africa and participate in regional industry teams.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Economics, International Marketing, MBA or similar
•   At least 10 years of professional experience with progressing responsibility
•   Full fluency in English and French – speaking and writing
•   Solid business acumen and experience in engaging with stakeholders at the top levels of both the corporate and the government world
•   Strong network in the Ghanaian business community
•   Full IT-proficiency, including in Microsoft Office Suite
•   Ability to make professional presentations
•   Proactive, creative, outgoing, energetic and able to work independently, as well as being persistent, adaptable, have passion for the job; be goal-oriented and an effective crosscultural communicator

Desired qualifications

•   International exposure and proven cross-cultural work experience
•   Specific expertise from the green-tech or food and agriculture sector
•   Network and experience from working in the Ivory Coast

We offer

•   An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
•   A dynamic and fast paced work place, with a team characterized by an informal tone and a “can do” attitude. The Commercial Adviser reports to the Commercial Counsellor. ? Great opportunities for the use and development of your professional and personal competences

Employment conditions

•   You will be offered full time employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Ghana.
•   The initial period of employment will be six months, with the possibility of a permanent position at the end of the initial period subject to performance.
•   Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
•   You and your dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses. Application and recruitment process

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to the Embassy of Denmark, email:

accamb@um.dk marked in subject line “Application – Commercial Adviser – Embassy of Denmark”

Closing Date: 29 May, 2017

{All Souls Baptist Church,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,30 Apr-2017};

All Souls Baptist Church has vacancy for Project Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree holder
•   Computer literate
•   Ability to work with children and parents
•   Must be a committed Christian
•   Ability to regularly visit and counsel parents and children
•   All relevant cerificates, including NSS certificate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and all relevant documents in support of your application to:

kwashieesther@gmail.com / rphlecho87@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 April, 2017

{All Souls Baptist Church,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree / HND,N/A,30 Apr-2017};

All Souls Baptist Church has vacancy for Social Worker.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree / HND holder
•   Computer literate
•   Ability to work with children and parent
•   Must be a committed Christian
•   Ability to regularly visit counsel parents and children
•   All relevant certificates, including NSS certificate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and all relevant documents in support of your application to:

kwashieesther@gmail.com / rphlecho87@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 April, 2017

{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,29 Apr-2017};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.

Job Description

•   Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is seeking Technical Experts for an upcoming regional Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) activity out of West Africa.

•   This project will help the USAID/West Africa Mission to more effectively implement its projects by coordinating its activities; learning from experiences; and serving as an information, communication, and thought-leader in the West Africa region. The contract is regional in nature and will cover several countries in West Africa.

The position listed below is contingent, based upon contract award and customer funding.

Summary

•   Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Specialist is responsible for all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
•   The Specialist must ensure that all activities are in line with USAID Learning, Evaluation and Research policy ensuring that impact reporting includes cost/benefit analysis of interventions. Qualifications:

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a BA/BS degree in business, economics, statistics, international development, or related field.
•   At least 5 years’ technical experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and results-based management.
•   Must demonstrate at least 3 years’ work experience in developing countries.
•   Excellent oral and written English language and French communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

•   Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in West Africa or surrounding areas.
•   Previous experience monitoring and evaluating projects focused on and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) is a plus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your CV to:

?WA_CLA@rti.org

Please include the position title in the subject line.

Closing Date: 29 April, 2017

RTI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,HND,5 years,29 Apr-2017};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.

Job Description

•   Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is seeking Technical Experts for an upcoming regional Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) activity out of West Africa.

•   This project will help the USAID/West Africa Mission to more effectively implement its projects by coordinating its activities; learning from experiences; and serving as an information, communication, and thought-leader in the West Africa region. The contract is regional in nature and will cover several countries in West Africa.

The position listed below is contingent, based upon contract award and customer funding.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Technical Specialists must have expertise in one of the following areas: Digital Communications and Marketing, Finance and Operations, Gender and Youth Engagement, Training and Learning, or Countering Violent Extremism (CVE.)
•   At least a BA/BS degree in business, economics, marketing, international relations, government or other relevant field.
•   Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the region in one of the above-mentioned fields.
•   Experience working on international development projects funded by DFID, USAID, the United Nations, or a similar bi-lateral or multi-lateral organization.
•   Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors.
•   Experience working on culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures.
•   Excellent oral and written English language communication skills with French speaking skills preferred.

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in West Africa or surrounding areas.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your CV to:

?WA_CLA@rti.org

Please include the position title in the subject line.

Closing Date: 29 April, 2017

RTI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

{USAID,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,06 Apr-2017};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) Specialist in the Health, Population and Nutrition Office (HPNO) of USAID/Ghana. The incumbent will be an integral member of both the USAID/Ghana Health team and also the USG interagency President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Ghana team. S/he is the USAID Ghana focal point for all strategic planning, M&E and reporting related to PEPFAR. This is a full time senior expert advisor, with primary responsibilities of HIV program management and ME&L for the USAID portfolio and provision of ME&L expertise and management on HIV/AIDS activities as needed within the USG mission.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

•   The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist will be an integral member of both the USAID/Ghana Health team and also the USG interagency President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Ghana team. S/He is the USAID Ghana focal point for all strategic planning, M&E and reporting related to PEPFAR. This is a full time senior expert advisor, with primary responsibilities of HIV program management and MEL for the USAID portfolio and provision of ME&L expertise and management on HIV/AIDS activities as needed within the USG Mission. The ME&L Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of 1) USAID Ghana HIV and HIV-related program data; 2) the HIV/AIDS portfolio’s M&E plan for reporting to USG agencies, including the USG PEPFAR Ghana interagency team, OGAC and USAID Washington; and 3) M&E-related technical guidance and trainings to USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS implementing partners, including both local NGOs and the GOG, with respect to the increased data collection, management, analysis and use under PEPFAR. S/he will provide a full range of AOR/COR and/or Activity Manager Oversight and professional management, implementation and direction to programs/projects engaged in ME&L activity implementation. S/He will represent USAID, its M&E activities and program to senior Government of Ghana (GOG) counterparts, bilateral and multilateral donor agencies, to local and international organizations, the private sector and the broader USG interagency PEPFAR Team. The ME&L Specialist will initiate and support learning and/or collaborative events that can showcase USAID HIV/AIDS activities and promote learning amongst stakeholders, including the dissemination of lessons and best practices. Given that USAID represents 72% of the PEPFAR Ghana portfolio, the ME&L Specialist plays a critical, cross-cutting role that affects not only the direction and progress of USAID Ghana’s HIV/AIDS portfolio but also of the USG PEPFAR Ghana program.

•   The incumbent coordinates, measures, harmonizes and aligns appropriate, high quality implementation and strengthening of monitoring processes, evaluation objectives, data dissemination tools and knowledge management systems within and amongst USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS projects. In close collaboration with the USAID Ghana MEL staff and the PEPFAR Ghana Strategic Information (SI) team, S/He will be responsible for providing high-level quality control for the overall USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS portfolio results to be reported into PEPFAR and USAID systems – from indicator and reporting guidance for alignment to USAID and PEPFAR development objectives to data capture (paper and electronic) to data management and processing to data analysis, and ultimately to data use for program management at all levels. The ME&L Specialist will have a deep understanding of PEPFAR and USAID policies, guidance, directives and development principles to appropriately advise USAID Ghana on the measurement and evaluation of USAID Ghana’s HIV/AIDS contributions for data-informed decision making and toward achieving PEPFAR and national targets. With direct reporting to the HIV/AIDS Team Leader, this position is located in the Health, Population and Nutrition Office at USAID/Ghana in Accra and will require travel both in Ghana and internationally.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % OF TIME

A. Monitoring and Evaluation (40%)

•   Lead and coordinate technical assessments for USAID-supported HIV/AIDS activities by ensuring that performance monitoring systems are in place and are compliant with current USAID and PEPFAR policies and guidance. Actively lead efforts in local M&E capacity building, training and ongoing support for USAID HIV/AIDS partners to strengthen the collection, analysis, visualization, management and use of quality data for strategic planning, program design and direction as well as for establishing activity targets for implementation. Establish schedule for and implement M&E of USAID HIV/AIDS activities at the operational level, including periodic data quality assessments (DQA) and Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS). Provide documented site visit reports which track progress against program descriptions, implementation plans and work plans; assess progress and barriers to achievement; recommend action for improvement and/or modifications to address programs; and document and highlight results. Liaise directly with USAID GIS staff to effectively ensure integration of geospatial data into the HIV/AIDS portfolio across implementing partners (where appropriate) for improved planning, design, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities. Stay current on training, policy and strategy related to PEPFAR M&E and SI and overall impacts on program design, implementation and oversight. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HIV and AIDS survey and surveillance data, epidemiological and evaluation literature on both national and international levels. Manage various data streams that can inform USAID HIV/AIDS programming strategies and decision making processes, including but not limited to expenditure and budget, quality improvement, epidemiological and programmatic data sources.

•   Evaluation – Manage the development, review and approval processes for USAID-supported HIV/AIDS research and performance evaluation activities for appropriateness of proposed research topic, study design, statistical analysis plan, evaluation implementation and management, data collection management and data use and final report outlines. Manage evaluation activities (where appropriate) and support USAID HIV/AIDS implementing partners in evaluation process from start to completion, with full adherence to, and implementation of USAID’s Evaluation Policy. Ensure that evaluation recommendations are referenced in program reviews and integrated into new project designs for HIV/AIDS programming. Manage evaluation data and facilitate its use and importation to inform decision making processes. Support USAID HIV/AIDS team and implementing partners with the ability to visualize, analyze and better use evaluation data products.

B. Program Management (30%)

•   Management – Serve as focal point for all HIV investments that support monitoring and evaluation, operations research and data dissemination. Serve as Agreement/Contract Officer’s Representative (A/COR) for designated USAID-funded, multi-year health contracts, grants and/or cooperative agreements. Serve as Activity Manager (and/or HIV Liaison to designated AOR) for HIV investments in USAID Ghana-supported health projects and in designated USAID/W Global Health Bureau central mechanisms implemented in Ghana. For example, in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17), the incumbent will manage a total of $650,000 for two such mechanisms – 1) The Evaluate for Health Project being implemented by Management Sciences International as USAID Ghana’s flagship M&E project that actively supports increased M&E capacity of all health implementing partners. 2) The MEASURE Evaluation Phase IV Project being implemented by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct performance evaluation activities for USAID Ghana’s flagship HIV project as well as to inform the project’s development of an Evaluation, Research and Learning Agenda. The incumbent will have financial management as one of his/her core responsibilities. Related tasks include ensuring that obligations, expenditures, and budget pipelines conform to work plans; ensuring appropriate and timely incremental funding of activities; tracking both financial and material resources; preparing quarterly accrual estimates; ensuring accurate and timely reporting of program finances (including PEPFAR’s annual Expenditure Analysis) and progress status; reviewing actual financial performance against approved budget; and explaining variances on a regular basis.

•   Strategic Planning and Program Reporting – Outline strategic and technical guidance and in close collaboration with the USG PEPFAR Ghana team, also leads the coordination of M&E results from USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS implementing partners for the preparation of planning and reporting requirements for PEPFAR and USAID, including the Operational Plan, Country Operational Plan, Performance and Planning Report, Reprogramming actions, semi-annual and annual progress reports including portfolio reviews, and the Congressional Notifications. Review, analyze and synthesize all inputs submitted by USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS partners and prepare program area narratives and summaries. Lead and coordinate the substantial review, technical insights and direction provided to implementing partners in development and monitoring of work plans and Performance Management Plans (PMP); use of standardized indicators; tracking and reporting of results and progress; documentation of lessons learned and best practices; and reporting of activity performance and data in quarterly and annual progress reports. Conduct regular site visits and routinely meet with implementing partners to monitor program implementation and any barriers to achievement.

•   Provide clear and timely guidance to partners on reporting requirements as well as undertaking data clean up. Provide expert advice on program targets and analyze program results against targets and make recommendations for corrective actions if needed. Based on personal observations, assessment reports, performance statistics and other available data, make programmatic recommendations to the USAID and USG PEPFAR Ghana teams. Provide oversight and assistance in the preparation of planning and required documentation to support USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS program activities, including Project Appraisal Document (PAD), scopes of work and accompanying budgets, action memoranda, procurement and assistance instruments, closeout plans, final reports, equipment disposal, and implementation of final evaluation and audit recommendations. Reviews and ensures that USAID Ghana’s HIV/AIDS mechanisms are accurately captured in descriptive information, summary results and analyses generated from PEPFAR Expenditure Analysis, Data for Accountability, Transparency and Impact (DATIM), Site Improvement Monitoring Systems (SIMS) and other required data-driven processes and systems. Provide technical evaluation of the development and review of scopes of work and Requests for Applications/Proposals, applications for funding, supplemental awards, and requests for extensions to ensure that the latest M&E strategies and best practices are incorporated. Manage data and produce a wide range of public and internal information products such as maps, photos, tables, charts, images and other visual arts that best depict successful impacts of USAID-supported programming.

•   Administration – Assist in coordination and management of logistical and administrative tasks for scheduled meetings/events, USAID and USG PEPFAR Ghana Temporary Duty Officers, and other in-country visitors in showcasing the USAID Ghana health portfolio. Maintain files and records specific to the USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS program activities. Responsible for data integrity and security of information in the reporting databases, that may relate to HIV/AIDS infection. Other program files include reports, meeting summaries and minutes, copies of all grants/cooperative agreements/contracts, email communication, audit reports, research determinations, panels, and awards. Whenever possible, these records will be filed electronically. Perform other duties as assigned.

C. Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (15%)

•   Lead, coordinate and manage analysis, review, interpretation and presentation of USAID HIV/AIDS activity data to better understand implications of performance data for the activity; how to use it effectively for decision-making and management in strategic prioritization of resources, policy formulation and program planning and; to ensure flexibility in activity implementation to improve performance. Support learning and/or collaboration events across USAID HIV/AIDS implementing partners to promote learning among stakeholders in health and HIV/AIDS, including the dissemination of lessons and best practices.

D. Representation and Interagency Coordination (15%)

•   Provide high-level, consistent and credible representation of the USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS portfolio to other USAID Ghana offices, USAID West Africa, USAID Washington, other USG PEPFAR Ghana agencies, Ghana AIDS Commission, Ministry of Health and its agencies including Ghana Health Services (and other ministries or government entities as appropriate), multilateral organizations including UNAIDS and The Global Fund, other bilateral donors, NGO partners and civil society organizations.

•   Working closely with the USG PEPFAR Ghana team, the incumbent will maintain frequent contact to coordinate portfolio directions; strengthen cross-collaboration; and seek opportunities to leverage other donor assistance in support of USAID objectives. As a senior member of the USAID Ghana Health Office, the incumbent will be expected to exercise visible leadership of the M&E technical program area for the USAID Ghana HIV/AIDS team and portfolio. S/he will serve as key leader in USAID’s interagency collaboration with other USG PEPFAR agencies to appropriately inform the strategic direction for PEPFAR M&E and SI activities and to coordinate and strengthen the collection, preparation, submission, and quality assurance of data in accordance with PEPFAR guidance. Engage in multiple national-level fora (including national-level Technical Working Groups) with Ghana Government officials, multilateral organizations, bilateral donors, and civil society stakeholders for critical analysis and discussion on HIV/AIDS policy priorities, program initiatives, advocacy platforms, dissemination of newly gained technical knowledge such as best practices and revisions to nationally accepted strategies, policies and guidelines to HIV/AIDS programming related to strategic information, activity results definition and reporting.

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: A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, demography, public policy, statistics, social or behavior science or related field emphasizing quantitative and qualitative analysis and measurement of public health outcomes is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five to seven years’ progressively responsible, professional experience in M&E in health/medical research organization, university or public health program implementation agency is required. At least five years’ senior professional M&E experience is required in technical oversight, design, M&E of HIV/AIDS programs and research activities – this should include developing performance management plans; selecting indicators and developing targets; conducting evaluations, surveys and assessments; evaluating research techniques and methodologies; designing log frames; reporting on project activities; managing M&E databases; use and manipulation of data spreadsheets, and other tasks related to monitoring, evaluation and learning. Minimum of two years’ experience in budget management, e.g., planning, managing and analysis of expenditure levels and funding pipelines; developing budgets; managing funding flows to ensure seamless activity implementation; and analysis of expenditures and contribution to actual results.
•   Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in English (Level IV fluency – speaking/reading/writing), including the ability to synthesize and succinctly present material is required. The incumbent will need to act as interpreter/translator (Level IV fluency) in detailed interviews conducted as part of monitoring & evaluation visits in PEPFAR-supported regions; therefore, the ability to speak at least one Ghanaian language is required
•   Job Knowledge: Must have advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods; monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies; data quality assurance; analysis of reporting; and best practices in data dissemination and data usage. Advanced knowledge of data management processes and tools including web-based data management systems. Strong knowledge of GIS and mapping technology, data analysis and visualization practices. Technical knowledge in industry-standard GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapBox, Leaflet.js, CartoDB, etc.);

Salary range (FSN-11) = GH¢ 77, 305.00 – GH¢ 115, 970.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

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

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 06 April, 2017

Note: When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title. Failure to state this and submit signed letter with relevant documents will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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.