{IOM International Organization For Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree , 4 years,28 Oct-2016};

IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Ghana. All positions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Accra and offer successful applicants that opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an international organisation.

Job Title: VNE-1 Deputy Chief Observer Assistant

Job Summary

•   Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief Oberser (DCO) of the EU EOM, the DCO Assistant will ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the office and work in close collaboration with internal partners/agencies to ensure efficient flow of information and actions on instructions
•   Essential functions include arrangement of appointments and meetings, contacting and liaising with high ranking representatives and officials, acting as interpreter and/or taking minutes as and when required, follow up of deadlines and commitment made, preparation of informal translations and any other duties assigned by the DCO

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Desirable qualifications include a degree or appropriate higher education qualification and at least 4 years of experience (preferably in International NGOs or International Organisations).
•   Excellent English communications skills are essential
•   Fluency in any other local language would be an asset.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications should be submitted by email to:

recruitmenteueomghana@iom.int – Clearly stating the position VNE number

Each application should include a CV and short application in English only, plus full contact details.

Closing Date: 28 October, 2016

{IOM International Organization For Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree , 3 years,28 Oct-2016};

IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Ghana. All positions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Accra and offer successful applicants that opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an international organisation.

Job Title: Observer Coordinator Assistant

Job Summary

•   Under the supervision of the Observer Coordinator, the Observer Coordinator Assistant will support the Observer Coordinator in managing the observers
•   Candidates for the post of Observer Coordinator Assistant should have good sense of organisation and strong logistic skills
•   Candidates should be self-starters, able to work in a team as well as take responsibility for a range of tasks under  the supervision of the coordinator
•   Candidates should be ready to work under time pressure within very flexible working hour’s scheme.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Administration or related field,
•   Relevant professional experience of at least 3 years (preferably with international organisation or NGOs)
•   Excellent English communications skills are essential
•   Proficiency in word processing and other Microsoft software required

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications should be submitted by email to:

recruitmenteueomghana@iom.int – Clearly stating the position VNE number

Each application should include a CV and short application in English only, plus full contact details.

Closing Date: 28 October, 2016

{IOM International Organization For Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree , N/A,28 Oct-2016};

IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Ghana. All positions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Accra and offer successful applicants that opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an international organization.

Job Title: Data Analyst Assistant

Job Summary

•   Under the supervision of the Data Analyst, the Data Analyst Assistant will support the Data Analyst in the design of analytical tools for the treatment of key election findings based on observation data collected by observers
•   Candidates should be ready to work under time pressure within very flexible working hours scheme

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related international organizations or NGOs).
•   Excellent understanding of statistical software programs and English communications skills are essential
•   Proficiency in word processing and other Microsoft software required

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications should be submitted by email to:

recruitmenteueomghana@iom.int – Clearly stating the position VNE number

Each application should include a CV and short application in English only, plus full contact details.

Closing Date: 28 October, 2016

{IOM International Organization For Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree , 3 years,28 Oct-2016};

IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Ghana. All positions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Accra and offer successful applicants that opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an international organisation.

Job Title: Project Manager Assistant

Job Summary

•   Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Manager Assistant will ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the office and work in close collaboration with internal partners/agencies to ensure efficient flow of information and actions on instructions.
•   Essential functions include the arrangement of appointments and meetings, contacting and liaising with high ranking representatives and officials, acting as interpreter and or taking minutes as and when required, follow up of deadlines and commitments made, preparation of informal translations and any other duties assigned by the Project Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree or appropriate higher education qualification and relevant experience of 3 years (preferably in International NGOs or International organisations).
•   Excellent English communications skills are essential
•   Fluency in any other local language would be an asset
•   Proficiency in word processing and other Microsoft software required

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications should be submitted by email to:

recruitmenteueomghana@iom.int – Clearly stating the position VNE number

Each application should include a CV and short application in English only, plus full contact details.

Closing Date: 28 October, 2016

{Ghana Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute (GEPARI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,PhD,5 years,20 Oct-2016};

A newly established not-for-profit policy analysis and research institute, Ghana Economic Policy analysis and research institute (GEPARI) invites applications from experienced highly motivated dynamic and resourceful Ghanaians to fill the following position: Senior Macroeconomist

Job Summary

The main function of the position is to assist in improving public policy for growth, equity and poverty eduction through macroenomic policy analysis and research, capacity building and networking.

Duties / Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Macroeonomist will serve as the Deputy Executive Director and perform the following functions:

•   Prepare and implement the institute’s annual budget and work plan
•   Coordinate the preparation and publication of the institute’s flagship Ghana Economic Report
•   Coordinate the development and maintenance of a macro-economic policy analysis and forecasting
•   Undertake independent or collaborative quality and publishable research on topical issues affecting the Ghanaian economy and advise government, businesses, and individuals on key economic issues
•   Assist with M&E activities of the institute
•   Any other function as may be assigned by the Executive Director or the Steering Committee

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate should have a PhD in one of the following: Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics-Economics Development Economics, Public Econommics or any other related fields:

•   At least 5 years of post-qualification working experience including at least 2 years in a senior management position
•   Superior quantitative skills, ability to develop and maintain macro-economic models, deep understanding of time series and cross-sectional analyses and ability to work with household data
•   Ability to use econometric software including Eviews, Stata, SPSS, etc
•   Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team and relate to a wide range of stakeholders (donors, clients and staff)

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications and CVs with the position being applied for clearly marked should be addressed to:

GEPARI,
Private Mail Bag,
PMB 61, Ministries, Accra

Soft copies of the applications should be addressed to:

gepari.hr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 October, 2016

{Amnesty International (AI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,15 Oct-2016};

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights.

Amnesty International Ghana is one of the Section offices of AI around the world and it has been contributing to achieve global goals and objectives of AI by taking part in its worldwide campaigns and doing local human rights work.

Amnesty International Ghana is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the post of Director to lead and manage the next stage in its organisational life. The post will be based in Accra.

The primary  focus of this role is (in collaboration with the national board) to ensure the effectiveness of Amnesty International in the country by:

•   expanding the human rights work and impact, growth in membership and activism;
•   enhancing the organisation’s public profile and advocacy strategies;
•   building strong relations with the local human rights movement and civil society;
•   undertaking external representation for the organisation;
•   consolidating AI’s operations in the country and strengthening the fund – raising capacity of AI Ghana.

The role is on a fixed-term three year contract, which rs subject to renewal. A successful probation requirement of six months will apply.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary & Benefits for this position are attractive and negotiable. Induction to the post is in the country, as well as abroad. You will be part of a lively network of peers and colleagues from around the world.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements:

•   Extensive experience of working in human rights field at a senior level, including senior level staff management as well as budget management experience.
•   Understanding of national and sub-regional human rights and political dynamics and trends and ability to demonstrate innovative solutions to human rights challenges.
•   A proven track record of personal leadership, influence and impact,working wich teams both locally and remotely.
•   Ability to do external representation of the organisation to the media, high level government meetings and international meetings
•   Ability and experience of developing high quality funding proposals and implementing projects having restricted funding
•   Ability to closely work with the locally elected board, reporting to the chair of the board
•   An advanced degree on human rights will be an advantage

The job will involve extensive in-country and a fair amount of international travel.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidates may download the detailed job responsibilities, person specification and the application form from our website at www.amnestyghana.org

Please complete the application form and return it together with your cover letter to:

directorghanarecruit@gmail.com

Please note you must fill out the application form only. Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted!

Closing Date: 15 October, 2016

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{IITA,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,08 Oct-2016};

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach, addresses the developmental needs of tropical countries. Founded in 1967, IITA is a non-profit organisation with Headquarters at Ibadan, Nigeria. The Institute is governed by a Board of Trustees and works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. IITA is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural research (CGIAR), a global agriculture research partnership for a secure future. Please visithttp://www.iita.org/ for more information.

Job Description

•   The Institute is seeking applications for the position of Gender Specialist for USAID funded  Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation’ (Africa RISING) West Africa project lead by IITA and implemented in Ghana and Mali.
•   The Gender Specialist will work in close collaboration with Africa RISING Senior Gender Specialist in addition to IITA colleagues, national and international partners.
•   S/he will efficiently undertake a range of research and training activities.
•   The gender specialist will take functional guidance from, and report to the Senior Gender Specialist

Responsibilities:

The person Gender Specialist will focus on activities in Ghana, with some operations extending to Mali. His/her operational activities will be planned, prepared and implemented in collaboration/consultation with the senior gender specialist. Among other tasks, but not limited to the following; S/he will:

•   Prepare and take part in research activities to enhance gender inclusion in the biophysical and social science investigations of Africa RISING interdisciplinary teams.
•   This will include the preparation of research proposals and tools, data collection and analysis as well as dissemination.
•   Engage with relevant stakeholders in the technical and operational design and implementation of Africa RISING activities as well as gender disaggregated data collection.
•   Coordinate, prepare and implement gender training activities ranging from support for individual scientists to facilitation of group trainings.
•   Provide AR researchers needed protocols and requirement for gender disaggragated data collection.
•   Plan, monitor and follow-up on gender-related activities and to contribute to the annual gender action plan and gender report.
•   Contribute to the preparation of gender-sensitive communication and extension materials.
•   Perform any other official duties assigned by supervisor.

The position will entail regional travels to coordinate project gender related activities and connect with partners on various gender related issues. The person should be a team player and be able to relate and interact very well with national staff and local partners.

•   Duration: Two (2) years, renewable based on performance and availability of funding.
•   Duty Station: Tamale, Ghana with official travel duties to Mali.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of MA degree in Sociology,Social Anthropology, Development studies or Gender studies is required or any closely related field with a specialisation in Gender.
•   At least three (3) years of relevant qualitative and/or quantitative research working experience.
•   Proven training/facilitation skills will be an advantage.

Skills/Experience:

•   Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
•   Excellent skills in ICT
•   Strong interpersonal skills
•   Good organisational & time management skills
•   Ability to work independently & under challenging field conditions
•   Ability to perfectly integrate within a multicultural working environment/team.
•   Competency in any local language spoken in Northern Ghana will also be an added advantage

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

Applications Including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:

Dr. Asamoah Larbi
Chief Scientist,
Africa RISNG West Africa Project & IITA-Ghana Representative
IITA-Ghana, P. O. Box TL6, Tamale.

Applications should be submitted by email to:

iitaghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 08 October, 2016

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IITA provides an attractive salary package.

{IMA World Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree,N/A,26 Oct-2016};

IMA World Health is also seeking applications for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated DFID-funded violence against women and girls (VAWG) opportunity in Ghana.

Job Summary

•   S/he will provide oversight to coordinate the monitoring of the programme to ensure that key activities are being implemented efficiently to achieve the intended results. The M&E Advisor will report directly to the programme Team Leader.

Duties:

•   Provide technical assistance on organisation and programmatic improvement in robust M&E best practices.
•   Develop robust meta-evaluations on key topics.
•   Provide on-going support to strengthen PVAAG programme level monitoring and evaluations.
•   Provide high-level M&E support and capacity-building to DFID staff and other stakeholders.
•   Support design of appropriate indicators.
•   Communicate findings to a wide range of relevant development partners and stakeholders.
•   Develop technically sound findings, recommendations, lessons learned reports and findings.

Qualification Required & Experience

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

•   Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (PhD strongly preferred).
•   Demonstrated experience in high-level, strategic M&E and strong technical expertise in evaluation methods, including innovative and best practices for robust analytical methods and analysis.
•   Proven experience in evaluating complex climate change projects and climate change funding streams, defining lessons learned and recommending strategies for improvement.
•   Prior experience working on DFID-funded projects preferred.
•   Experience working with multiple stakeholders and clients in a results-based manner.
•   Excellent writing and presentation skills.
•   Strong interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills.
•   Ghanaian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra

How to Apply for The Job

All interested parties should send their resume to the following email address:

bdrecruit@imaworldhealth.org

Closing Date: 26 October, 2016

{IMA World Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,10 years,26 Oct-2016};

IMA World Health is seeking applications for Team Leader for an anticipated DFID-funded violence against women and girls (VAWG) opportunity in Ghana.

Job Summary

•   The Preventing Violence Against Adolescent Girls (PVAAG) programme aims to contribute to the long-term reduction in the prevalence of VAWG as well as strengthen the evidence base on what works to mitigate violence against adolescent girls (aged 10-19) in Ghana.
•   S/he to provide overall project leadership, management, and oversight, for all programme activities ensuring continuity of programmatic objectives and targets. The Team Leader will report directly to the Senior Technical Director of Programmes

DUTIES

•   Serve as IMA’s representative to DFID, the Ghanaian government, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organisations.
•   Manage Quality and timely reporting through monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
•   Lead development and implementation of the annual work plan and M&E plan.
•   Ensure visibility of programme results, achievements and lessons learned through presentations at conferences and workshops and/or publishing articles through professional journals.
•   Serve as the primary person responsible for overseeing the full-time and short-term technical assistance personnel and directing programme management and operations, including financial management cost control, partner management, programme planning, performance monitoring, financial reporting, and client relations.
•   Ensure technical capacity of staff and provide technical assistance and backstopping when required
•   Hold team and partners accountable to meet objectives in timely manner and ultimately responsible for management of fiduciary risk, attention to value for money and continual performance improvement

Qualification Required & Experience

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

•   Minimum of university degree in Gender Studies, International Development, Global Health, or a related field is required; Advanced degree in relevant field is strongly preferred.
•   Minimum of 10 years of overall experience in management of programmes of similar scope.
•   Minimum of 4 years of experience managing and implementing donor funded projects, with a strong preference for experience and familiarity with DFID programming and priorities.
•   Minimum of 10 years of experience working with programming in contexts similar to Ghana; experience working in West Africa and particularly Ghana will be strongly preferred.
•   A thorough understanding of the drivers of VAWG, in Ghana and/or the region, will be an asset.
•   Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organisations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results.
•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•   Excellent written and spoken English.
•   Ghanaian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra

How to Apply for The Job

Interested parties should send their cv to the following email address:

bdrecruit@imaworldhealth.org

Closing Date: 26 October, 2016