{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.

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

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Project Management Specialist (Agriculture and Trade) in the Regional Economic Growth Office (REGO) of USAID/West Africa. This position located on the Regional Trade and Investment (RTIO) team in Accra. The incumbent serves as a Project Management Specialist to implement key aspects of several Presidential Initiatives, including Trade Africa and Feed the Future to promote trade and economic growth, and increase incomes and food security. Applicants must possess in-depth knowledge of the regional agriculture, economic growth, and trade sectors, based on years of practical experience within a broad network of contacts in both government and industry, and will be able to build substantial partnerships to greatly enhance REGO’s agriculture, food security, and trade programs.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

•   The position is located on the Regional Trade and Investment (RTIO) team which sits within the larger Regional Economic Growth Office (REGO) of the USAID/West Africa mission. The incumbent serves as a Project Management Specialist to implement key aspects of several Presidential Initiatives, including Trade Africa and Feed the Future, to promote trade and economic growth, and increase incomes and food security. The applicant must possess in-depth knowledge of the regional agriculture, economic growth, and trade sectors, based on years of practical experience within a broad network of contacts in both government and industry, and will be able to build substantial partnerships to greatly enhance REGO’s agriculture, food security, and trade programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % OF TIME

1. Technical Assistance, Trade/Agriculture Program Management and Administration 30% USAID/West Africa implements regional programs through contractors and grantees and in some cases directly with beneficiaries in West Africa. These programs conform to approved strategic frameworks, are implemented in compliance with U.S. and other government regulations, and follow standard USAID operating procedures.

•   The task of agriculture and trade program management and administration is to ensure achievement of objectives and results, facilitate the smooth operations of these programs, and to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Specific duties will include undertaking sector research and analysis and assessments to inform new strategy and program design, leading development of new project designs and procurements, designing and leading evaluations of trade and agriculture programs, and approving and monitoring development of work-plans, performance monitoring plans, activity deliverables and annual and other reporting to the Mission and to the USAID/Bureau of Food Security which administers FTF programs worldwide, and to other segments of the U.S. government including the USAID/Africa Bureau and USAID/Bureau of Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (E3).

•   The FTF and Trade Africa initiatives are both high profile Presidential initiatives of the U.S. Government. Staff are frequently called upon to prepare position papers, report and advise on food security, trade, agriculture and related policies and issues in West Africa. The incumbent will be expected to perform the above tasks to a wide range of stakeholders including but not limited to USAID/West Africa Mission management, USAID headquarters, other high level officials of the U.S. Government, senior host country government officials, high level regional government and institution officials, other donors, and private sector investors and business representatives engaged in agricultural trade. Thus, the incumbent will be expected to possess excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and perform with a high degree of tact and diplomacy and be expected to resolve any potential disagreements between stakeholders, partners and other donors if necessary.

•   In the vein of overall administration and management of the technical portfolio, the incumbent will support analyses that inform new program designs or direction. Tasks may include consultations with colleagues to develop USAID position papers on alternative program-implementation plans, the research and development of concept papers on new programs to increase trade in agricultural products, and participation

2. Contractor/Implementing Partner Oversight 30%

•   Program management and administration entails working directly with USAID contractors and grantees on tasks specifically assigned by contract, agreement, and technical officers. The job holder of this position will serve as a full-time Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) for USAID projects/activities in the trade, agricultural, food security and environment sectors. Major current projects in the office include the: cotton program, $16 million over four years; fertilizer program, $20 million over five years; West Africa seed program, $9 million over five years; food security policy programs which include several programs amounting to $2 million per year; trade program, $49 million over five years; capacity building program, $1 million over five years; and support to regional institutions (ECOWAS, CILSS, CORAF), $5 million per year. Additionally,
this person will be directly involved in budget formulation, analysis, forecast and control. S/he is administratively responsible for reviewing vouchers from partners, monitoring expenditures and authorizing them for payment.

•   As AOR/COR, the incumbent manages the overall performance of implementing partners, including work-plan and strategy development and resolving any issues related to performance. S/he establishes budgets for partners, monitors their execution and is responsible for all accruals. S/he will be responsible for managing at minimum $6-10 million in program funds annually. As AOR/COR or Alternate, the incumbent will be directly responsible for supervising a minimum of two senior Chiefs of Party managing a large number of technical and administrative staff and will be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of the budgets of responsible COR/AOR assigned projects and/or activities.

•   The incumbent will initiate contact and provide expert technical advice and direction to contractor and grantee professionals for which direct oversight responsibilities are exercised, and with contractor professionals in other areas of program focus, working to improve food security and promote trade in West Africa. This will include informing partners of U.S. strategic priorities in West Africa, and in the realm of food security, trade promotion, and private sector investment. S/he will analyze partner reports for validity, accuracy and progress towards meeting annual and overall program goals, to include tracking indicators and ensuring partners are capturing data accurately and in accordance with FTF and Trade Africa monitoring and evaluation guidance. Serve as a senior technical contact, with important position responsibilities including keeping the Contracting and Agreements Officers informed of progress, proposed contract and grant modifications, validity of claims, analysis of proposals, and assessment of contract time extensions. Work complexities will require the development of alternate solutions to reduce time and costs, versatility and innovation. S/he will have full autonomy to resolve programmatic related problems without assistance. S/he will be the person team members and other stakeholders will first go to resolve issues and problems pertaining to the incumbent’s projects/responsibilities.

3. Program-wide Reporting and Information Management 20%

•   The incumbent will assess program effectiveness for the improvement of complex program and management processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of the major programs of the USAID/West Africa RTIO. As an expert on long-range planning, s/he recommends and participates in developing strategies for implementing planning for a major program. S/he recommends short- and long-range goals of the organization, develops detailed plans for implementing them, and oversees implementation of the goals through contractors and grantees. S/he also helps to determine if adjustments or changes in objectives or
emphasis are needed in organization functions, and recommends organizational or process changes.

•   S/he will direct the capture, reporting, and analysis of statistical data relating to the organization’s
operations and directs or personally performs special studies or projects. Prepares and contributes to reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation. Designs and conducts a wide variety of comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes related to program planning and management. Identifies and proposes solutions to management problems that are of major importance to planning program direction.

4. Communications 20%

•   The incumbent prepares a variety of documents for publication and dissemination to suit numerous key constituencies both within and outside the U.S. government. There are important rules and regulations that govern how the office may communicate its work, for example, to assure that persons with disabilities have access, or to assure that sensitive personal or classified national security information are properly distributed. Effective communications will generally involve selecting the most appropriate medium and applying the skills necessary to take advantage of particular media, for example the “success story” presented on a glossy one-page handout as well as a web page, the “reporting cable” disseminated to all U.S. diplomatic posts worldwide, and the “spoken remarks” and “scene setters” prepared for the USAID/West Africa Mission Director or other senior U.S. government officials for presentation at a ceremony or other public event.

•   The task of communications is to analyze RTIO and RAO information, consult with office staff on program priorities and communication objectives, and then assure that the work of the office is described and presented in ways that are relevant and compelling to each of the targeted audiences. The incumbent should be able to understand and interpret defined program objectives, exercising judgment to proceed with implementation of routine communications tasks, yet recognizing when special circumstances require consultation with the office chief or other senior USAID/West Africa management. The incumbent will be expected to develop communication materials to be used with the public and for senior level U.S. government and host country government officials on a regular basis.

•   The incumbent will be expected to cultivate and maintain senior level government and private sector contacts within the agriculture and trade sectors across the region. Additionally, as a representative of USAID and during execution of her/his AOR/COR duties, the incumbent will be expected to perform public speaking engagements and to act as a facilitator in technical and donor meetings. The incumbent will also represent the USG in regional meetings with high level regional and national government counterparts and other donors. Incumbent will prepare speeches for high level USG representatives such as the Mission Director and U.S. Ambassador across numerous countries in the region.

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: Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, agriculture or related social science is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional-level experience in a related role is required. Prior experience in project design, management, and implementation, of agriculture and trade programs is required.
•   Language Proficiency: English Language level IV (fluent in speaking, reading and writing) and French language (level III, speaking/reading) is required. English and French language proficiencies will be tested.
•   Job Knowledge: Must have expertise in the design and delivery of assistance to improve trade, especially for agricultural commodities, and food security. Knowledge of West Africa and understanding of program design, management and evaluation as applied to economic development programs.
•   Skills and Abilities: Excellent computer skills (especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) including the ability to operate required software effortlessly and with minimal instruction or mentoring is required and must have ability to handle multiple activities effectively and at times under tight deadlines. Proficiency will be tested.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter, 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: Applicants must address each required qualification listed above with specific information supporting each item to be eligible for consideration. When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title. Failure to state this and submit signed letter with required document will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Accra-Ghana. If transportation to Accra is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

{John Snow Inc,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,30 Mar-2017};

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

•   Lead a team of technical staff in the design, implementation and monitoring of RING’s nutrition activities designed to reduce stunting, anaemia, underweight and wasting, e.g. infant young child feeding, community-based management of acute malnutrition, anaemia prevention and control, quality improvement, social and behaviour change communication and supprotive supervision
•   Provide managerial leadership to clearly define roles and responsibilities of nutrition team members and manage the team to perform their duties to high technical standards and efficiently
•   Oversee monitoring of nutrition activities against indicators and document implementation processes, success stories and best practices in collaboration with RING monitoring and evaluation staff
•   Ensure effective linkages and integration of activities with the other RING components, including agriculture, livelihoods, WASH and governance
•   Manage relationships with RING partners, USAID, UNICEF, regional-level government, district-level government and other key stakeholders at the district level

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a nutrition, public health, international development or closely related field and at least 5 years of professional experience in implementing and managing nutrition, hygiene and public health development programs as well as development activities at the community and household level targeted towards vulnerable populations, or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience
•   Demonstrated technical expertise in nutrition at national and sub-national levels. Experience in Ghana a plus
•   Demonstrated experience in capacity building and transfer of skills
•   Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in nutrition and public health
•   Excellent written and verbal English skills

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

Applications should be marked “Nutrition Component Manager” and forwarded to:

ghanahr@spring-nutrition.org

Closing Date: 30 March, 2017

{GOGIG,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,14 Apr-2017};

Background

The Ghana Oil and Gas for inclusive Growth (GOGIG) programme is designed to support Ghana make the most of its new-found oil and gas resources.The overall goa1 is “Inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction and the programme is working towards achieVing an outcome of “Effective management of oil and gas resources” through the delivery of the following four inter-related outputs:

•   Enhanced regulatory mandate and policy coherence of the oil and gas sector
•   Improved systems of oil and gas revenue capture
•   Improved oil and gas revenue management
•   Enhanced oil and gas sector oversight

The Programme results are therefore expected to be achieved through a combination of targeted technical assistance to government for improving institutional capabilities and initiatives that improve the effectiveness of accountability actors in placing greater public scrutiny on the sector and advocating for improvements in governance.

Job Summary

•   We are seeking to recruit a long-term consultant to join the team in the role of Technical Lead; PFM
•   As Technical Lead, the consultant will be responsible for managing the design and implementation of projects aimed at achievlnq the Objectives of the programme, primarily related to PFM.

Specific tasks include:

Programme Strategy & Development:

•   Provide strategic insights on how the PFM work stream can contribute to delivery of overall programme objectives and outputs through a cross-cutting approach.
•   Provide general and technical guidance to GOGIG team on pertinent issues within the work stream that are relevant to the overall programme.
•   Identify project ideas and opportunities based on GOGIG strategic priorities, discussions with programme partners and insights from the quarterly political economy analysis and the broader remit of the programme;
•   Develop project proposals that transform these ideas into detailed projects for the delivery of programme objectives and log frame target (in collaboration with the relevant partner and stakeholders);

Project implementation & Management

•   Develop detailed implementation plans and budgets for all approved projects to serve as a reference for all implementation activities, including contracting
•   Identify suitable consultants, service providers and organisations for the purpose of implementing the projects developed according to GOGIG procurement procedures
•   Develop detailed annual and quarterly implementation work plans, in line with log frame targets, strategic objectives and operational priorities of the programme,
•   Manage the implementation of projects under the work stream – this includes monitoring the work plan and timeline, reviewing and quality assuring outputs and maintaining regular contact with partners on one hand, and the TL and PM on the other, to ensure that the project deliverables and outcomes are on track to be achieved.
•   Working with the Deputy Team Leader to ensure the Master Implementation Plan is kept up to date.
•   Reporting on outputs delivered and the results achieved (or anticipated) from projects under the work stream – this will Include providing the required evidence, contributions to quarterly reports to DFID and programme review and lessons learned sessions conducted by the MEL Manager.

Technical Leadership & Representation

•   Provide expert advice and input on regulatory mandates and policy coherence enhanced relating to the Oil and Gas sector to the GOGIG team and partners as required. This will include developing timely briefing notes on topical issues and key developments to inform the GOGIG team’s understanding of the issues and drawing out implications and recommendations for GOGIG programming.
•   Ensure that GOGIG is represented in ongoing discussions and debates around topical issues within the technical area which are relevant to the programme.
•   Contribute to building GOGIG’s technical reputation and credibility with DFID by periodically providing insights in response to specific requests and proactively.

Partnership Management

•   Maintain active partnership relationships which ensure that GOGIG partners are well informed of programme objectives, priorities, policies and procedures and understand how GOGIG works
•   Discuss and negotiate annual work plans for each partnership which reflects the joint priorities of both the partner and GOGIG
•   Develop new relationships and partnerships with key individuals and organisations that facilitate the achievement of programme objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in subject relevant to the position
•   Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of programme partners including government and civil society stakeholders
•   At least 10 years’ relevant experience
•   DFID experience desirable

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Submit a CV with cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for role to:

admin@gogig.org

Closing Date: 14 April, 2017

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,10 Mar-2017};

Essential Job Responsibility:

•   Assist with implementation of interventions aimed at ensuring sustainable provision and use of family planning/reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, WASH, material and child health related information, product, and services in Ghana.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Assist with planning and implementation of nationwide training programs for various cadres of health personnel in the private sector (e.g. Pharmacists, Over The Counter Medicine Seller (OTCMS), Midwives etc)
•   Assist with the design, planning and implementation of supportive supervision activities for selected private sector providers.
•   Participate in the development of a training curriculum for pharmacists, dispensing technicians/technologists, counter medicine assistants, OTCMS sellers and their shop assistants.
•   Work with manufacturers, suppliers and distributor to ensure effective nationwide distribution of targeted health commodities such as condoms, zinc tablets, oral contraceptives, etc

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first degree in social sciences, public health, or any related field of study.
•   A minimum of three (3) years working experience with a donor funded program strongly preferred.
•   A minimum of three (3) years working experience in mobilizing and training health providers
•   Excellent communication skills.
•   A team player

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit application to:

shopsghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 10 March, 2017

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,06 Mar-2017};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Description

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Project Officer for Far Ban Bo Project. Far Ban Bo Project is a 4-year fisheries governance project funded by the EU and being implemented by a consortium of CARE (as the Lead), Friends of the Nation (FON) and Oxfam, in collaboration with other CSOs, fishing communities and government agencies. The project seeks to contribute to sustainable fisheries resources management to improve food security, nutrition and livelihoods of smallholder fishers and other users of fishery resources in Ghana. The project will operate in the Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, specifically in 27 coastal districts and 3 inland fishing districts. The Far Ban Bo project Consortium, under the leadership of CARE, are expected to deliver the following key results by the end of the 4-year project period: 1) Empowered Smallholder Fishery Associations actively participate in Fisheries Governance; 2) Effective monitoring of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) and a Grievance Mechanisms Piloted; and 3) Social and Economic Safeguards contribute to Improving Livelihoods and Nutritional Status of Smallholder Fishers and other Users of Fishery Resources.

Job Summary:

•   The Project Officer will be based in the Accra Office of CARE, with frequent travels to the project target districts in Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, in liaison with other project staff and consortium members.
•   The Project Officer will report to and be supervised by the far Ban Bo Project Coordinator.
•   S/He will assist the Project Coordinator in the planning and implementation of project activities to accomplish the Project’s expected results.
•   The Project Officer will report to and be supervised by the far Ban Bo Project Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Main responsibility of the Project Officer is to facilitate effective implementation of agreed project activities including:
•   Support the PM to design and implement project approaches and methodologies for community empowerment, partnerships, capacity building, and policy advocacy to achieve project objectives
•   Support the organisation and coordination of project events including trainings and capacity building workshops, in collaboration with partners and in compliance with CARE and Donor policies.
•   Supporting community mobilisation and facilitation of VSLA groups in liaison with Oxfam and FON’s field officers at community levels;
•   Liaise closely with FON to ensure that community-based IUU monitoring, reporting and grievance mechanisms are operational with an ICT tool linked to an online open platform for collecting and analysing IUU reports.
•   Liaise closely with OXFAM and field officers of FON to ensure implementation of project activities for community empowerment and livelihood diversification for affected fishers in target communities.
•   Assist in the use of community scorecards methodology for systematic feedback and dialogue with Authorities to enhance access to basic services and responsiveness of district authorities to the needs of fishing communities.
•   Assist in the implementation of project M&E activities including baseline, mid-term review final evaluation, monitoring, documentation of progress and lessons and preparation of project reports.
•   Support in the development and dissemination of project IE&C materials
•   Support in field monitoring, preparation and timely submission of project reports
•   Support and contribute to knowledge management practices of CARE in Ghana
•   Liaise with Project Coordinator/Manager and draft procurement plans, initiate and liaise with procurement unit for supply of goods and services (including consultants, conference /workshop venues, logistics, cash advances etc.) needed to implement agreed project activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a first degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Environment and natural resource Governance, Developments studies or social studies
•   Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture or Natural Resource Management will be an added advantage.
•   At least Degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Environment and natural resource Governance, Developments studies or social studies with at least 3years relevant experience especially in project management in the context of Environment and natural resource Governance, civil society capacity building and partnership management, and promoting gender equality
•   Experience and / understanding of the fisheries sector in Ghana and related CSOs policy advocacy issues in the sector
•   Experience in working with local communities, partnership with local NGOs and District Assemblies structures
•   Knowledgeable in food security and nutrition and livelihood issues in fishing communities
•   Excellent administrative and project management skills,
•   Excellent Communication skills, including written English and oral presentations and fluency in local languages most used in fishing communities
•   Excellent facilitation, negotiation, networking, interpersonal and communication skills
•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
•   Critical thinking, creative and analytical
•   Excellent professionalism and relationship building skills
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and work in a team

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

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

hr.ghana@care.org

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

Closing Date: 06 March, 2017

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelor’s Degree,3 years,06 Mar-2017};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Description

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for Far Ban Bo Project. The Far Ban Bo Project is a 4-year fisheries governance project funded by the EU and being implemented by a consortium of CARE (as the Lead), Friends of the Nation (FON) and Oxfam, in collaboration with other CSOs, fishing communities and government agencies. The project seeks to contribute to sustainable fisheries resources management to improve food security, nutrition and livelihoods of smallholder fishers and other users of fishery resources in Ghana. The project will operate in the Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, specifically in 27 coastal districts and 3 inland fishing districts. The Far Ban Bo project Consortium, under the leadership of CARE, are expected to deliver the following key results by the end of the 4-year project period: 1) Empowered Smallholder Fishery Associations actively participate in Fisheries Governance; 2) Effective monitoring of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) and a Grievance Mechanisms Piloted; and 3) Social and Economic Safeguards contribute to Improving Livelihoods and Nutritional Status of Smallholder Fishers and other Users of Fishery Resources.

Job Summary:

•   The Project M&E Officer is responsible for coordination and management of the implementation of project activities in collaboration with the Project team, Consortium members and in line with Donor requirements agreements, and the policies and procedure of CARE. Technical and strategic leadership support from CARE, FON and OXFAM may be provided to assure program quality and compliance.
•   S/he will be based in the Accra Office of CARE, with frequent travels to the project target districts in Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, in liaison with other project staff and consortium members.

Key Responsibilities:

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the design and implementation of the project M&E plan and assist the project team to monitor, document and report on the project progress, outcomes and lessons learnt.

Specifically:

•   Responsible for the design and implementation of the M&E plan in conjunction with Project Team and other Implementing Partners
•   Maintain and operate a management information system of all project training activities and key events that is regularly 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, including facilitating project baseline studies, assessment, mid-term reviews and final evaluations of the project.
•   Support Project Coordinator to comply with Donor and CARE reporting Requirements
•   Liaise with other team members for regular documentation of project learning and best practices
•   Responsible for generating all project reports incorporating appropriate data and information for review by Project Coordinator
•   Monitor overall Project Implementation against annual work plans and provide updates
•   Keep the Project Coordinator (and the project team) advised on progress and issues that may affect the successful achievement of project expected results.
•   Ensure reporting timelines are complied with for all internal and donor reports
•   Support the Project Coordinator 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 Fa Ban Bo and other projects and programs of CARE Ghana.
•   Ensure documentation of key processes, progress and lessons from FBB project implementation and contribute to CARE Ghana Knowledge management practices.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Development Planning, Management Information System with experience in fisheries, Natural resources mgt. rural development and or equivalent combination of education and work experience
•   Training in Project M&E, Natural resource governance, Computer Science and Mathematics will be added advantage
•   Strong practical knowledge in design and implementation of Projects M&E systems, including knowledge in database development, management and analysis.
•   Strong practical knowledge in design and implementation of Projects M&E systems, including knowledge in database development, management and analysis.
•   At least three (3) years post qualification experience in monitoring and evaluation of a community development projects in the context of food and nutrition security, environment and natural resources governance.
•   Relevant experience in capacity building activities and working with communities, Fisheries/Farmer cooperatives, CBOs, traditional institutions, NGOs and public sector agencies
•   Excellent Communication skills, including written English and oral presentations skills and fluency in local languages most used in fishing communities
•   Critical thinking, creative and analytical
•   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, Access, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook and database software (SATA and SPSS).

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

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

hr.ghana@care.org

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

Closing Date: 06 March, 2017

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,03 Mar-2017};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Description

•   CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Project Coordinator for Fa Ban Bo Project. Fa Ban Bo Project is a 4-year fisheries governance project funded by the EU and being implemented by a consortium of CARE (as the Lead), Friends of the Nation (FON) and Oxfam, in collaboration with other CSOs, fishing communities and government agencies.

•   The project seeks to contribute to sustainable fisheries resources management to improve food security, nutrition and livelihoods of smallholder fishers and other users of fishery resources in Ghana. The project will operate in the Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, specifically in 27 coastal districts and 3 inland fishing districts.

•   The Fa Ban Bo project Consortium, under the leadership of CARE, are expected to deliver the following key results by the end of the 4-year project period: 1) Empowered Smallholder Fishery Associations actively participate in Fisheries Governance; 2) Effective monitoring of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) and a Grievance Mechanisms Piloted; and 3) Social and Economic Safeguards contribute to Improving Livelihoods and Nutritional Status of Smallholder Fishers and other Users of Fishery Resources.

JOB SUMMARY

•   The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordination and management of the implementation of project activities in collaboration with the Project team, Consortium members and in line with Donor requirements agreements, and the policies and procedure of CARE. Technical and strategic leadership support from CARE, FON and OXFAM may be provided to assure program quality and compliance.

•   S/he will be based in the Accra Office of CARE, with frequent travels to the project target districts in Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Volta regions, in liaison with other project staff and consortium members.

Key Responsibilities

•   Ensure Project coordination and management in accordance with Project agreements, Donors requirements and CARE policies and procedures, and in partnership with Consortium members.
•   Liaise with consortium members and project team for the Development and/or implementation of Fa Ban Bo project visibility and communication strategy/plan.
•   Facilitate needs assessments and capacity strengthening of smallholder fishery associations and other CSOs in the fisheries sector, for effective advocacy and participation in relevant Fisheries governance activities.
•   Liaise with the Advocacy Media & Communication Officer from Oxfam to facilitate training of journalists and effective Media engagements.
•   Liaise closely with FON to ensure that community-based IUU monitoring, reporting and grievance mechanisms are operational with an ICT tool linked to an online open platform for collecting and analysing IUU reports
•   Liaise closely with FON and the project team, to ensure engagement with the Private Sector fishers’ association in developing a “Code of Conduct for IUU” for self-compliance, in line with VGGT principles.
•   In collaboration with Consortium members, ensure that multi-stakeholder platforms as institutionalized spaces for interactions and dialogue with between fisheries sector agencies, fisher groups, civil society, and other fishery stakeholders to improve fishery governance and the sustainability of the sector.
•   In collaboration with M&E officer and Oxfam ensure that an analysis of adverse impacts of capacity reduction strategies on the livelihoods of women and smallholder fishers, is conducted.
•   Ensure implementation of project activities for livelihood diversification for affected fishers in target communities, including the roll out of community-managed saving and loan associations (the CARE VSLAs model) in project communities.
•   Support and facilitate the use of community scorecards methodology for systematic feedback and dialogue with authorities access to basic services and responsiveness of district authorities to the needs of fishing communities
•   Ensure mapping, demarcation and documentation of Fish landing beaches / sites, and related activities to ensure the availability, access and security of tenure of Lands for fishing landing, processing and marketing activities in project districts.

Other crosscutting areas of responsibility:

•   Ensure Project Management/oversight Committee meetings and quarterly project coordination meetings are held in liaison with leadership of Consortium members.
•   Provide orientation, coaching, counseling and supervisory support to supervisees and team members and demonstrating exemplary leadership in line with CARE core values.
•   Ensure documentation of project implementation progress, results, impacts and lessons learnt to inform development and timely submission of donor reports and also for knowledge management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a first degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Environment and natural resource Governance, Developments studies or social studies
•   Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture or Natural Resource Management will be an added advantage.
•   At least 5years relevant experience especially in project management in the context of Environment and natural resource Governance, civil society capacity building and partnership management, and promoting gender equality,
•   Experience and / understanding of the fisheries sector in Ghana and related CSOs policy advocacy issues in the sector
•   Experience in working with local communities, partnership with local NGOs and District Assemblies structures
•   Knowledgeable in food security and nutrition issues
•   Excellent facilitation, negotiation, networking, interpersonal and communication skills
•   Excellent administrative and project planning skills, management and communication and report writing, monitoring, supervisory and coaching skills
•   Proven competencies in designing and conducting training and workshops
•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
•   Excellent spoken and written English
•   Critical thinking, creative and analytical
•   Excellent professionalism and relationship building skills
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and work in a team

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

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

hr.ghana@care.org

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

Closing Date: 03 March, 2017

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

{OXFAM,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,17 Feb-2017};

The role of the People and Culture Manager is a new position within Oxfam in Ghana to support in the facilitating an organisational change process currently on going.

The People and Culture Manager will work closely with the Country Director and Country Leadership Team to implement the Human resources policy, talent management processes within the organisation and support Civil Society Organisation partners on key Organisational development needs

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Competencies

•   A Bachelor’s degree with a preference for candidates with a combination of business knowledge and HR experience, along with industry certification or a masters in human resource degree together with a sound knowledge of employment legislation and Ghana labour laws
•   A minimum of 4 years relevant experience working in a management or leadership HR position
•   Experience of working in an NGO will be an added advantage
•   Experience in managing organisational change process within a large organisation
•   Experience in HR specialist function, organisational design, performance management, reward management, recruitment and selection
•   Experience of implementing, maintaining and improving relevant systems and procedures
•   Familiarity across the recruitment process, including induction
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
•   Sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality
•   Good computer skills, MS Excel, MS Word and Power Point
•   Well organised with strong time management skills
•   The ability to work under pressure and leadership qualities such as strong work ethic, trustworthiness, self-confidence and the ability to delegate responsibilities
•   Demonstrate good judgement, creativity and a positive attitude
•   Respect for diversity and sensitivity to other cultures

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you match the skills above kindly send your CV and motivation letter detailing your current salary details to:

ghrecruit@oxfam.org.uk

Closing Date: 17 February, 2017