{BUSAC Fund,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,5 years,11 Feb-2017};

Qualification Required & Experience

General Qualifications

•   Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Business Development Services (BDS) provision and or management of BDS providers to SMEs, Private Sector Organizations (PSOs) and Business Associations at a senior level on a donor funded project;
•   Must have a minimum of a post graduate degree in Business Management, Economics or a related discipline;
•   Experience from working within a Fund Management setup providing BDS services/grants to Ghanaian business associations is essential

Adequacy for the assignment

•   Experience in identifying gaps in BDS provision and facilitating the development of a responsive and sustainable BDS delivery system
•   Must demonstrate competency in overseeing activities that improve availability and accessibility of effective and efficient business development services.
•   Hands on experience with coordinating training for local organizations in feasibility studies, business planning, financial management, etc.
•   Experience from working with business associations to develop and streamline business development functions and processes.
•   Experience in preparation and oversight of the implementation of training plans to enhance the capacities of Staff, Grantee associations, Service Providers, Monitors, Public officials and other consultants to be engaged.

Experience in the region and language

•   Experience from working in Ghana.
•   Fluency in English Language.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

•   Applicants should send the application clearly marked with the position with the following relevant supporting documents: Cover letter, most recent Curriculum Vitae, three referees with their contact information and salary history for the past 3 years, to

contact@busac.org / fmensah@busac.org

•   OR deliver it by hand to the

BUSAC Fund Manager
at the Fund’s Secretariat at No. C49/14,
Nii Bonne Crescent,
Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana (Opposite Pentax House)

Closing Date: 11 February, 2017

{Fairtrade Africa,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,3 years,31 Jan-2017};

Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organisation representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa; Southern Africa; Western Africa; and the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade system and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods. The FTA Board directs policy and strategic development of the organisation.

•   JOB TITLE: Member and Partnership Manager
•   TEAM: Regional
•   LOCATION: Accra, Ghana

FAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE
To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.

REPORTING LINES
Post holder reports to:  Head of Region (HoR)

Staff reporting to this post:

•   Business Development Advisor (BDA)
•   Business Support Officer (BSO)

Monthly Salary Range: GHC 7,263 to 11,508

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING

The job holder is responsible for the identifying, establishing, developing, securing and maintaining effective long-term relationships and partnerships with stakeholders;

•   Internal to the Fairtrade System: producers, traders, processors in the Fairtrade supply chain, National Fairtrade Organizations and Flo-CERT.
•   And other external partners for sustainable producer support activities
•   He/she will also be responsible for the identification and analysis of member needs and member requirements in the West Africa region.
•   The job holder will lead in the implementation of regional membership strategy to maximize revenues, business development opportunities and added value benefits through offering support, advice and guidance to existing and potential members and producer organizations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Membership Programme

•   Involved in regional strategic planning sessions
•   Overall coordination of all regional support offered to producers
•   Develop membership packages, materials and brochures
•   Overall oversight in development of membership strategy and ensuring this is rolled out to members and successfully implemented
•   Create and maintain an up to date contact lists of producers in the region, traders and partners
•   Lead coordinator of E Cert and facilitator of staff access to E Cert
•   Support to HoR in delivery of Regional Africa Fairtrade Conventions (AFCs)
•   Support relevant product networks where there is no product manager

Producer Support Delivery

•   Set targets, monitor and review performance of direct reports (BDA’s & BSO’s)
•   Review monthly reports and process consultants’ monthly consultancy claims for approval by HoR
•   Ensure the capacity development of all direct reports through coaching, mentoring and on the job training
•   Ensure all BDA’s and BSO’s have well defined roles and responsibilities and are well motivated
•   Effectively plan and manage leave and off days to ensure smooth flow of work while abiding to FTA HR policies for all direct reports

Communication

•   Provide updated information to the producers on happenings within FLO and FTA via mails and phone calls
•   Managing and updating  database of producers on the ground
•   Ensure regular and timely updates to Head of Region on the ground activities including but not limited to reporting, risk assessments and relevant sector changes and trends
•   Participation in relevant stakeholder events subject to approval from Head of Region

Fundraising and Partnership Support

•   Provide support to Fundraising manager at Secretariat in development of funding proposals to help ensure proper submission with the approval of the Head of Region.
•   Coordinate and where appropriate accompany external partners visits in the region

Monitoring and Evaluation Support

•   Planning and liaising with MEL team in activities for producer support using the provided FTA templates
•   Compile quarterly summary reports of activities for inputs to line-manager using the provided FTA templates
•   Accompany NFO and other partners on field visits for MEL
•   Undertake risk mapping including major non compliances
•   Prepare and submit weekly FTA RED LIST to the HoR of all non-compliances including Support Plan

Reports and work plans

•   Development of  work plans for approval by Head of Region
•   Line management of Business Development Advisors and Business Support Officer in the region
•   Provide reports on Work Plan progress from team
•   Prepare monthly updates and quarterly reports as required per the FTA template
•   Attend and make reports at continental staff calls/meetings

Financial Responsibility

•   Work with Regional Administration Officer to prepare and submit regional financial and narrative reports to the HoR for programmes undertaken by direct reports
•   Prepare and manage overall regional budgets for BDA’s & BSO’s in the region
•   Participate in audits and submit the required reports to the HOR

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Academic Requirement

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Agricultural Economics/Rural Development/Social and Development Studies
•   A post-graduate qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

•   At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in similar position or in development organisations, learning institutions or the Private Sector

Other Specialist qualification (Desired)

•   Knowledge and understanding of the Fairtrade system
•   Qualification in Business Management and/or Project Management
•   Expertise in business and organizational development
•   Post-graduate Diploma in Research Methodology

Communication demands and Competencies

•   Excellent Written and Oral Communication
•   Excellent Interpersonal Skills
•   Excellent Analytical Skills
•   Networking and Negotiating Skills
•   Excellent written and spoken communication skills
•   Good organizational skills
•   A Working Knowledge in French will be an advantage
•   Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website http://www.fairtradeafrica.net/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/ If you have any queries, please e-mail

recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net  

Closing Date: 31 January, 2017

Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a pre-condition of employment.

Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (M& PM GHANA), and be e-mailed to:

recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net .All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{WaterAid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,6 years,31 Dec-2016};

Working with the Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns (PAC) team and reporting to the Country Director, the Head-of Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns will lead the overall delivery of WaterAid Ghana’s (WAG’s) advocacy agenda.

The post holder will contribute to strategic decision making in the WaferAid Ghana Country Programme (CP) management as well as manage other members of staff in the Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Department (PACD).

Key roles and responsibilities include:

Strategic Oversight

•   Facilitate the effective implementation of WAG’s Country Programme Strategy
•   Develop and deploy templates, tools and guiding frameworks in support of the implementation of the Country Programme Strategy
•   Contribute to Senior Management Team (SMT) decision making processes on audit issues/risk management. recruitment, overall performance of staff and partners.
•   Provide strategic leadership for the Country Programme and its partners’ role in contributing to the implementation of the SDGs, WaterAid (WA) influencing priorities that include ‘Healthy Start’ (integrating WASH and Health), sector strengthening, among others.
•   Participate actively in high level sector meetings in and outside the country programme and contributing to pro-poor policy discourses in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, and
•   Play a key role in WAG’s effort towards becoming an independent entity

Influential Leadership

•   Support and Challenge the PAC staff to put up impressive performance and manage finances and other resources in a manner that reflects the values of Water Aid
•   Create trust and demonstrate courage in coaching staff in PACD, other departments and support partnerships towards building people’s power for high performance.
•   Work effectively with other departments to promote policy practice linkages, and the culture of learning/knowledge management

Capacity Building

•   Work with other departments to build and review capacities of staff and partners on new frameworks, templates, processes and monitor their implementation
•   Champion the application of agreed approaches such as District Wide Approach (DWA), Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), and Endogenous Development (ED) approach etc.’ that will enhance WAG’s effectiveness and
•   Create and take advantage of existing platforms to build staff and partners/stake holders capacity and review performances on regular basis.

Quality Reporting/Communication

•   Play leadership roles in coordinating and reviewing WAG’s reports, ensuring that they are of high quality and reflect WA’s overarching strategic thrust, and
•   Work with Regional Learning Centres and Campaigns and Communication units to regularity produce abridged versions and simplified knowledge management materials for influencing, fundraising and WAG image branding.

Monitoring and Evaluation

•   Work closely with the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation unit to track progress of country strategy implementation in particular generating evidence of WAG’s contributions towards
•   reaching marginalised populations with WASH services through influencing, and
•   Work with others to maximise WAG’s impact from a conscious policy – practice engagement culture

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Public Policy or Administration, Social Science, Government, Development Studies, or relevant discipline. Masters Degree in Public Policy/Administration and Management, Governance desirable.
•   6-8 years of practical experience in Policy,Advocacy and Campaigns
•   Experience in engagement with the WASH sector at the highest level towards the realisation of the SDGs; Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, civil society groups, development partners and communities
•   Experience in developing and managing the implementation of rights-based approaches and other participatory approaches to development
•   Experience of developing proposals and coordinating ideas for managing donor relationships
•   Experience working with Civil society coalitions and networks  and
•   Experience in managing national and international campaigns desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their applications (letter of interest and resume) via email to:

ghrecruitment@wateraid.org

Closing Date: 30 December, 2016

Please Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{Abt Associates,Kumbungu. West Mamprusi. East Mamprusi. Mamprugu/Moagduri. Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo. Karaga,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,10 Jan-2017};

Abt. Associates Inc., a US based company, is implementing the PMI/ USAID–funded African Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) program. AIRS has been implemented in in Ghana since 2008 in some selected districts in the Northern Region.

Job Description

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in Six selected districts in the Northern region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu/Moagduri,Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo, Karaga, districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as District Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (6 positions) in our operational districts. Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 3 months.

Responsibilities of M & E Assistant

•   Train all district level staff including Spray Operators and Mobilizers on all M & E data collection tools and procedures.
•   Supervise field data collection by Spray Operators and Mobilizers.
•   Perform data collection verification in sprayed and mobilized communities and address data collection errors.
•   Support Team Leaders and Field Supervisors to verify Spray Operator data collection forms using the Error Eliminator.
•   Ensure timely arrival of all Spray Operator data collection forms from all sites to the data entry center.
•   Supervise Data Entry Assistants to ensure that all data entry, cleaning and syncing protocols are well followed.
•   Assist the District Operations Coordinator (DOC) to draw a district spray operations and supervision plan.
•   Write and submit district weekly spray progress reports.
•   Analyze district level spray data to inform decision making for ongoing spray operations.
•   Perform other duties as assigned by the DOC and the program M & E Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics or a quantitative related field.
•   Good background in field data collection with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large scale data collection exercise.
•   Willingness to live and travel within the district assigned.
•   Knowledge in data analysis and interpretation of results will be an advantage.
•   Good organizational, report writing and management skills.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
•   Strong computer skills with good understanding on the use of MS Excel and Access
•   Proficiency in English and one or more Northern Ghanaian Languages will be an advantage.
•   Previous work experience in Indoor Residual Spraying will be an added advantage.
•   MUST be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid license

Location: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu/Moagduri,Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo, Karaga

How to Apply for The Job

Please look through the above mentioned districts and select any one where you wish to be considered for the position of Logistics Assistant and state this in your application letter. Application letters that do not have specific district will not be considered.

You can send your application letter and CV by any of the methods stated below. Please choose only one method and apply through that method, do not use both methods to apply:

Send your applications to the following email:

abtairslogistics@gmail.com (Please indicate the position and district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered)

You can also deliver your application by hand to the Abt Associates Inc. Office building located near VSO office off the SSNIT Road Junction Kalpohine, Estates Tamale.

Closing Date: 10 January, 2017

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Females are particularly encouraged to apply.

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,19 Dec-2016};

Chemonics International seeks an experienced Technical Director for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Program based in Accra, Ghana.

Job Summary

•   The Technical Director will report directly to the Country Director and is responsible for assisting the Country Director with development and implementation of management systems and supervision of technical staff
•   S/He will provide oversight of all technical aspects of the project

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

•   Directly supervise technical staff including systems strengthening team, Public Health Programs Team and Warehouse & Transport Team
•   Support efforts to improve and strengthen in-country supply chains to ensure health products are available when needed and can get to where they are needed, bridge the gap between the Ghana Ministry of Health (“GMOH”) and supply chain operators, improve visibility at all levels of the supply chain to strengthen accountability and strengthen environments for commodity security through increased knowledge management and dissemination
•   Strengthen warehousing and distribution planning capacity of central and regional levels
•   Provide the necessary oversight and technical guidance required to develop and implement modalities for tracking availability and movement of program commodities in and out of the Regional Medical Stores (“RMS”).
•   Ensure that the technical team establish partnerships to coordinate the distribution of health commodities from contracted central warehouse to RMS.
•   Ensures preparation and dissemination regular stock status reports
•   Provide technical support and guidance for the planning and implementation of quaterly and use verification visits to all regions.

Qualification Required & Experience

Our ideal candidate is someone who exemplifies leadership, integrity and diplomacy and brings demonstrated and proactive problem-solving skills

•   Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required(pharmacy, public health management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and/or supply chain management systems and international project management required, including strong skills in procurement/subcontracting, M&E systems, compliance and financial management
•   Thorough knowledge of USAID funding and its contractual and reporting requirements required experience managing USAID-funded health programs strongly preferred
•   Knowledge of distribution operating systems, logistics and forecasting required
•   Strong leadership and motivational ability and interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
•   Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
•   Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
•   Experience using inventory tracking systems and information systems
•   Excellent written and spoken English skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please submit your application to:

psmghanarecruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 19 December, 2016

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 3 years,05 Dec-2016};

A non-governmental organisation, which seeks to promote the holistic development of the youth through the game of football, has vacancy for a Country Director position for its Ghana Office.

Job Summary

•   The Country Director (CD) will have overall management and administrative responsibility for the staff and operations of the organisation
•   The management responsibility includes overall oversight and management of the human, material and financial resources for the accomplishment of the vision and mission of the organisation
•   The position holder must have a passion for the training and development of the youth
•   He/she will be required to manage all programmes and projects affiliated to the organisation
•   He/she will be required to assist in fund-raising for the organisation and must be experienced in proposal and grant writing
•   He/She must have international exposure and must be able to communicate cross-culturally.

Reporting Relationship: The job holder reports to the chairman of the Board of Directors

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must have an advanced degree, at least a Masters degree, and must have worked in a Senior Management position in a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) for at least 5 years

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may apply by e-mail to the following address:

visionconsult70@hotmail.com

Closing Date: 05 December, 2016

{Youth Empowerment Synergy (YES-Ghana),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 5 years,11 Dec-2016};

About Us:

Established in 2001, the Youth Empowerment Synergy (YES-Ghana) is an ECOSOC-accredited NGO which is at the forefront of youth development policy, practice and research in Ghana. At YES-Ghana, we work to realise a vision: a world where every young person has a real chance to benefit from and participate in the development processes at local, national and international levels. Our mission is to promote policies and develop initiatives that help youth succeed in becoming life-long learners, productive members of society, materially sufficient and self-respecting citizens. Visit www.yesghana.org for more information.

(Ghanaian Nationals Only)

Overall Purpose:

•   YES-Ghana is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Training and Capacity Building Manager to oversee a range of training and capacity building activities across the organisation’s projects and programmes. The Manager will also support YES-Ghana’s skills building agenda by developing a sustainable business model, bringing new partners on board, and espousing new innovation that projects YES-Ghana’s reputation as a leader in skills training and development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Overseeing the development and implementation of a medium-term strategy for skills building in line with market research, business targets, policies and standards
•   Leading the development, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of courses, materials and related services, to meet the needs of clients and stakeholders
•   Developing and testing new delivery models and sharing of best practices
•   Maintaining up-to-date training portfolios in line with market research
•   Leading the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with key players in the skills building space locally and internationally
•   Managing the day-to-day running of training activities
•   Ensuring that training programmes meets learner needs and expectations
•   Providing on-going technical assistance to youth groups to ensure their ability to develop, refine, and deliver appropriate trainings
•   Supporting the implementation of the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approach
•   Ensuring that training programmes meet international quality standards and organisational expectations
•   Maintaining good relationships with training participants and colleagues
•   Line managing trainers to corporate standards and acting as duty officer when required
•   Managing financial allocations and expenditures according to delegated authority and ensuring timely payments in accordance with YES-Ghana’s financial management policy

Qualification Required & Experience

Education and Experience

•   Advanced degree in relevant field; significant related work experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
•   Minimum five years of demonstrated experience leading skills training and capacity building activities
•   Minimum five years of demonstrated experience working with youth in local environments; experience working with vulnerable and minority groups a plus
•   English fluency required; fluency in major Ghanaian languages is an added advantage
•   Excellent writing and oral communication skills
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel

Personal Attributes

•   High integrity and strong attention to detail
•   Proven ability to establish priorities and to plan, organise, coordinate and monitor own work plan and provide advice and supervision to others
•   Resourcefulness, sound judgment and decision-making skills. Demonstrated sound judgment in resolving issues/problems
•   Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, project participants and partners, as well as others
•   High level of professional, people management and human relations skills
•   Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision
•   Professional and independent working style, highly motivated and well-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
•   Professional demeanour. Able to present a professional image of the organisation at all times.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a one-page motivation letter and an updated CV bearing your contact details and two references to:

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING MANAGER as the subject line of your email. Be sure to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. Due to capacity constraints, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 11 December, 2016

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Bachelor’s Degree,5 years,17 Nov-2016};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Ghanaian for the position of Aid Development Assistant Specialist. This position is located in the Health and Population Office of USAID/Ghana. The Program Management Specialist will perform a range of administrative and financial management tasks for the overall portfolio of the Health Population and Nutrition (HPNO) Office, which includes several Presidential Initiatives and other directives that require special handling. S/he will support the Office Chief and all of the teams of the office in accomplishing key requirements to keep funds and program reporting on track, and serve as a key resource person to ensure good financial reporting by technical assistance teams.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

•   The Program Management Specialist will perform a range of administrative and financial management tasks for the overall portfolio of the Health Population and Nutrition (HPNO) Office, which includes several Presidential Initiatives and other directives that require special handling.
•   S/he will support the Office Chief and all of the teams of the office in accomplishing key requirements to keep funds and program reporting on track, and serve as a key resource person to ensure good financial reporting by technical assistance teams.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

•   The incumbent shall oversee preparation of all major program obligating and reporting documents for the health portfolio, with up to $80 million in obligations per year. This will include development of pre-obligation documents and Strategic Objective Agreement (SOAG) amendments, and ensuring correct entry into the USG systems required for different health initiatives, including FACTS, Country Operational Plan (COP) and Mission Operation Plan (MOP) reporting. S/he will be responsible for consolidation, documentation, and tracking of bilateral and activity programmatic and financial information including budgets, pipelines, accruals, evaluations, and audit requirements, assisting in the correction of any problems noted in the financial tracking system.

•   Organize quarterly partner meetings to share results and train partners on new procedures. Using information collected from partners and office teams, the incumbent will consolidate, organize, and prepare information and data to include in performance monitoring reports, OP, MOP and COP reporting and any other types of required reporting. The incumbent will collect, review, and consolidate data quality control documentation and alert partners and senior staff to data quality control requirements. The incumbent shall also update and prepare basic communication information on USAID’s health activities, power point presentations, and success stories. (20%)

•   Prepare administrative actions related to program management of activities including preparation of action memorandums, justifications for less than full and open competition, Modified Acquisition and Assistance Request Document (MAARD) face-sheets and budgets, bilateral amendments, and routine implementation letters. S/he will also liaise with the Program Office in the management of the field support database and USAID web-based applications (GLAAS actions, Ops Master) (20%)

•   The incumbent will serve as a resource person for all of the major health portfolios (Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Maternal and Child Health/Reproductive Health and Water/Sanitation, with a particular focus on the latter, to assure compliance with USAID regulations and procedures for planning, budgeting, implementing and reporting on activities. This will include preparation of important sections of solicitations serving on review panels as required, and orientation of technical assistance teams on USAID procedures. (15%)
•   Assist Acquisition Officer Representative/Contract Officer Representative (AORs/CORs) and Program Management Assistants in the tracking, documentation, and priority setting for closeouts of bilateral agreements, programs, grants, and contracts including those for personnel. Incumbent shall assist in securing the approval of equipment disposition plans and close-outs by obtaining inventories of equipment purchased with USAID funds and final vouchers, reports, and any other documentation required for close-outs. (10%)
•   Provide miscellaneous administrative and technical services to assist team members, including representing the Strategic Objective (SO) team members, as required, at technical meetings and providing secretarial coverage during the absence of the Administrative Assistant and/or if the workload requires additional lower-level administrative support.

Such administrative duties include, but are not limited to;

A) Effecting efficiencies and economies in administrative operations,
B) Developing and maintaining administrative support procedures for effective management of SO and;
C) Maintaining database of key contacts and partners (10%)

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 administration, business studies, accounting or related field, or the equivalent in work experience is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of international development programs, with demonstrated expertise in planning, budgeting and monitoring technical assistance activities, as well as experience in organizing programmatic, technical and administrative information for decision-making is required.
•   Language Proficiency: Fluency in English language Level IV (Excellent oral and written communication skills) is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).
•   Knowledge: Knowledge of business practices and basic financial management principles is critical. Familiarity with procurement regulations and funding environment, especially those related to development assistance including Presidential Initiatives is required.
•   Skills and Abilities: Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of counterparts, to perform routine financial and administrative tasks and to determine the right way to respond to unusual requirements in a fast-paced environment is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).

Salary Range: Grade FSN-10 = GH¢ 63,369.00 – GH¢ 95,060.00 p. a; (depending on qualification and experience).

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with references and relevant certificates to:

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

By Email to: acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 17 November, 2016

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.