{Catholic Relief Services,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree,N/A,10 Feb-2017};

Catholic Relief Services began working in Ghana in 1958. Over the years, CRS has worked to implement programs on agriculture; health; HIV; microfinance; school feeding; water, sanitation and hygiene; emergency relief and peace building. CRS implements programs through partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, including the government of Ghana, local NGOs, international NGOs, Church, and public and private sector partners. CRS Ghana currently employs 56 national staff and 3 international staff. The country program’s head office is in Accra, with a sub office in Tamale.

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Mission Statement

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

•   Location: CRS Tamale Office with travel as required
•   Band/Grade: D Low
•   Reports to: CRS Program Manager –Agriculture

Background

Since 2013, the Agriculture Technology Transfer (ATT) project has succeeded in reaching over 109,000 farmers with its agriculture technology messages.  But, the project will have to reach many more farmers in order to meet its objective of 40% of all soybean, maize, and rice fields in northern Ghana planted using certified seed. ATT seeks to aggressively scale up the dissemination of productivity-enhancing, labor-saving technologies in the production of soy, maize and rice.

Catholic Relief Services Ghana Program (CRS) has also been promoting increased cultivation of soybeans (rotated with maize) in northern Ghana.  This outreach has been in collaboration with USAID’s Feed the Future-funded Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL). With SIL providing technical guidance, CRS has for the last three years worked with a network of over 2,400 women and men farmers, reaching them with technology messages and ‘Soybean Success Kits (SSK)’  to increase their productivity.

ATT has over the last four years worked with 21 local and community-based organizations, but recognizes that the value addition of CRS’ network of farmers, close connection with the district agriculture offices and the experience gained from the collaboration with the Soy Innovation Lab will go a long way in ensuring availability and use of agricultural technologies to maximize and sustain productivity in Northern Ghana (ATT’s Goal), while touch the lives of u to 15,000 farmers.

CRS seeks a Project Coordinator to work closely with the Agriculture Program Manager (APM), to lead a team in the management and implementation of the ATT Project activities in Northern, Upper West and Upper East Regions.  The project aims to increase the availability and use of agricultural technologies to maximize and sustain productivity of maize, soybean and rice in Northern Ghana. The ATT-PC will supervise three (3) Zonal Mobilization Specialists (ZMS).

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Agric. Program Manager, Senior Agric. Program Officer, International Fellow and Finance Manager, Senior/Regional Technical Advisor for Agriculture and Livelihoods/Nutrition
•   External:  IFDC/ATT Project, Departments of Agriculture and other partners

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the project team and implementing partners of the beneficiary districts Identify and establish agreements with lead agro-input companies to commercialize project identified technologies including success kits
•   Manage and ensure effectiveness of project implementation partners, agro-dealers and other service providers
•   Ensure the effective technical input from, and collaboration with IFDC/ATT personnel and management as well as other research partners as specified in project design
•   Ensure optimal project quality and efficient delivery of project activities
•   Ensure that all implementing partners pursue a project of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on experiences.
•   Represent the program to Government, decentralized authorities, NGOs, private sector, etc, and to existing and potential donors as appropriate and other representation as may be required from the APM and management.
•   Ensure the security and efficient management of all resources, equipment and documentation linked to the project.
•   Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to deliver on the project targets.
•   Provide an effective reporting interface with implementing partners at the Regional and District levels.
•   Develop and lead the successful networking of actors engaged in the sector.
•   Participate in the recruitment and evaluation of consultants for the Project within the framework of CRS policies and regulations.
•   Facilitate and oversee the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from project sites locally and nationally as a way of facilitating the visibility of the project model

Management and Administration:

•   Manage project budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
•   Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
•   Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
•   Approve project expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

Representation and Advocacy:

•   Provide overall leadership and oversight to the implementation, ensuring that partners and field staff adhere to their assigned scopes of work and memorandum of understanding/agreements, and ensuring all members of the implementation team work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.
•   Act as primary project contact and representative, taking responsibility for addressing all project matters, collaborating with the CRS Country Representative, Head of Programs and the Agric. Program Manager and the Senior Agric. Program Officer on overall partner and donor relationships.
•   Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming and the Agric. Program Manager and the Senior Agric. Program Officer.
•   Oversee project communication strategies, in collaboration with Agric. Program Manager and the Senior Agric. Program Officer, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Human Resource Management:

•   Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and partner staff to meet project objectives.
•   Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability:

•   Work with MEAL teams to ensure MEAL systems comply with agency standards and donor specifications.
•   Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress in project implementation, check on quality assurance and address emerging technical operational/management issues.
•   Ensure ICT4D technologies are used appropriately in the project MEAL system.

Growth Opportunities:

•   Support the Agriculture Program Manager and the programming department to gather intelligence on the next level of funding opportunities and coordinate reviews of key funding calls to determine go/no go decisions.
•   Participate in meetings relating to growth opportunities and document proceedings, follow-up action points/recommendations and ensure executions on timely basis.
•   Support program managers to develop Project Idea Notes, draft concept papers, production plans, budget and budget narrations in response to growth opportunities.

Other Duties/Assignments:

Carry out any other duties/assignments as shall from time to time be directed by the Agric. Program Manager, the Head of Programs or Country Representative.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree or equivalent in agriculture, agronomy, or other related field.
•   Minimum five years’ experience in agricultural or community development work at the field level.
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian agricultural landscape and key actors.
•   Previous experience managing an NGO agriculture project at the district level.
•   Demonstrated capacity and experience with stakeholder management.
•   Experience working with smallholder farmers and farmer-based organizations (FBOs).
•   Demonstrated personal accountability, integrity and drive to serve others.
•   Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming.
•   Proven experience in building and maintaining strong linkages between partner agencies, including government and research institutions.
•   Demonstrated strong writing ability.
•   Excellent English language communications skills required – both oral and written.
•   Proficiency in local languages of target districts in the three northern regions of Ghana.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desired Competencies

•   Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data
•   Proven experience in managing partnership relationships in a participatory manner, managing teams and project implementation plans
•   Experience in budgeting and budget management.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency’s mission
•   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.).
•   Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as required by the Agency.

PERSONAL SKILLS

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners/community-based agents
•   Strong work ethics and team building skills
•   Excellent human relations and enthusiasm for new challenges
•   Good networking skills and professionalism

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

gh_jobsapplic@crs.org

Closing Date: 10 February, 2017

The e-mail subject line for this application and CV should be ATT Project Coordinator.

CRS is an equal opportunity employer.  Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

{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