{UNHCR,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,N/A,27 Sep-2016};

Functional Statement

Accountability (Key results that will be achieved)

•   Safe from the start project is fully operational, and the required technical support is provided in a professional manner
•   Resources transferred to the refugee beneficiaries are utilized for the intended purposes and in accordance with project agreements.
•   Supervisors are promptly informed of risks and major variances in the execution of projects (Budgets, finance, implementation or timeframe)

Responsibility (Process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

•   Assess, identify and select beneficiaries of the project
•   Organize relevant business training to address knowledge gaps identified
•   Monitor, evaluate and submit reports to supervisor
•   Work with relevant colleagues and partners to raise awareness and sensitize the population of concern on gender and SGBV
•   Organize demonstrations and sensitization on the efficiency of clean energy alternatives, including briquettes and fuel efficient cook stoves

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities to achieve results)

•   Advise country operation on technical aspects of the project

Required Managerial & Cross Functional Competence

•   Judgment and decision Making
•   Analytical Thinking
•   Political Awareness

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in business administration, social sciences, gender studies, international relations, rural/community development or a development field relevant to the position
•   2 years previous relevant job experience
•   Very good reporting and writing ability
•   Demonstrated computer skills
•   Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language. Very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

•   Diverse field experience in managing livelihoods project for marginalized populations
•   Knowledge in managing renewable energy project an advantage

Salary / Benefits:

Attractive with other benefits including Medical Insurance and Pension

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for interview. Ghanaian Nationals with relevant qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications in sealed envelopes quoting the vacancy notice number and the position number for which they are interested, addressed to:

The Representative
UNHCR Representation in Ghana,
Private Mall Bag, KIA
Location of Office: 16 Labone Drive, 4th Dade Walk

Or send the applications to:

ghaac@unhcr.org with post title and position number as the subject

Closing Date: 27 September, 2016

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years,29 Sep-2016};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Geospatial Information Specialist. This position is located in the Regional Program Office of USAID/West Africa in Accra. The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will conduct data analytics using geospatial technologies to inform development programming across the sectors in which USAID works with a specific emphasis on strategic planning, program design, and monitoring, evaluation and learning. S/he will analyze data and generate data visualization products, including interactive maps and animated visualizations, to communicate analytical findings to internal USAID decision-makers and external audiences. S/he will also build the capacity of USAID bilateral missions and offices in West Africa to use geospatial data, analysis, and visualization products.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

•   The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will conduct data analytics using geospatial technologies to inform development programming across the sectors in which USAID works with a specific emphasis on strategic planning, program design, and monitoring, evaluation and learning. S/he will analyze data and generate data visualization products, including interactive maps and animated visualizations, to communicate analytical findings to internal USAID decision-makers and external audiences.

•   The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will also build the capacity of USAID bilateral missions and offices in West Africa to use geospatial data, analysis, and visualization products. S/he may also manage awards related to the procurement of geospatial technology, application of geographic analysis, and external sources of data that are relevant to USAID programming in sectors such as agriculture, economic growth, education, environment, governance, health, and human rights.

•   The Senior Geospatial Information Specialist will work closely with a Data Visualization Specialist, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialists at USAID bilateral missions in the region, and the USAID GeoCenter based in Washington, DC. These activities will be done under overall guidance of the RPO Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

Strategic Planning, Technical Assistance and Program Cycle Advice for West Africa Regional Mission (40%)

•   Facilitate discussion among key offices within the West Africa Regional Mission to articulate a vision and plan for integrating geospatial information and analyses into strategic planning, program design, and monitoring, evaluation and learning
•   Assist with preparation of Regional and Country Development Cooperation Strategies (RCDS’s and CDCS’s), Project Appraisal Documents (PADs), Program Descriptions (PD) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) by incorporating data analysis and visualization to help set goals, objectives, targets and anticipated results. Present this information in compelling visuals
•   Provide on-demand geographic analysis and visualization products to inform programming decisions
•   Acquire, validate and manage a database of geospatial data, including retrieval of historic geospatial data previously funded by USAID
•   Provide technical advice to ongoing Mission programming; introducing and supporting policies and processes that enable the incorporation of data-informed decision making and analytical capacity in the Mission’s portfolio
•   Implement USAID’s geospatial standards (as defined by the USAID GeoCenter) regarding data collection and cartographic production
•   Serve as an Agreement/Contracting Officers Representative (AOR/COR) for regional buy-in procurement mechanisms related to geospatial and data analytics
•   Collaborate with the GeoCenter regarding the planning and implementation of geospatial capacity within the USAID Mission and with the geospatial community both the locally and internationally
•   Support integration of geospatial data and analysis into mission monitoring, evaluation and learning
Capacity Building for West Africa Regional (30%)
•   Work closely with Mission staff across teams and across sectors to review and identify optimal entry points for digital tools and analytical support
•   Prepare concept papers, background analyses and briefings to build support for the use of data visualization and data science techniques throughout the Mission
•   Communicate the value of data visualization to staff and provide basic training on principles of data visualization, specifically tailored to Mission needs
•   Consult with Mission staff to offer needs-based suggestions and demonstrations of utility of data visualization for planning and improving outcomes. In conjunction with Mission Communications staff, prepare and disseminate communications resources targeted to both internal and external audiences around data visualization
•   Actively participate in USAID’s global network of Geospecialists and Data Analysts and liaise with networks across West Africa to strengthen the Agency’s community of practice in GIS and data analytics.
•   Conduct training on best-practice data collection, management, analysis and visualization for Mission staff and USAID partners

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building for Bilateral Missions and Offices in the West Africa Region. (20%)

•   Serve a regional leadership and convening role with bilateral missions that have dedicated GIS specialists. Be an information resource for additional bilateral missions West Africa for hiring new GIS and data analysts.
•   In response to demand, facilitate discussions among key offices within bilateral Missions in West Africa to articulate a vision and plan for integrating data analyses into strategic planning.
•   Provide a technical perspective to ongoing Mission programming, introducing and supporting practices and processes that enable incorporation of data-informed decision making and analytical capacity in the Mission’s portfolio.
•   In response to demand, conduct analyses and visualize results to prioritize where development need is greatest (using publicly available data) and compare to analyses of where USAID is already working (using internal USAID data).
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building for Key Regional Partners. (10%)
•   Serve a regional leadership and convening role with regional partners that have dedicated GIS specialists. Be an information resource for additional regional partners for hiring new GIS and data analysts.
•   In response to demand, facilitate discussions among key partners to articulate a vision and plan for integrating data analyses into strategic planning.
•   Provide a technical perspective to partners, introducing and supporting practices and processes that enable incorporation of data-informed decision making and analytical capacity in their programming.

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: Completion of bachelor’s degree in geography, urban and regional planning, or other relevant fields
•   Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of professional-level experience in geospatial data management, analysis, and cartographic production; performance monitoring and evaluation; and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data and experience working in international development is required.
•   Language: Level IV English (reading, writing, speaking). S/he must have excellent written and oral English skills. Ability to write technical documents in English, to concisely summarize complex ideas and to edit work is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).
•   Job Knowledge: The Analyst must have strong knowledge of GIS and mapping technology, data analysis and visualization practices.

Abilities & Skills:

The incumbent must have:

•   Ability to apply geospatial technology for analyses related to such diverse sectors as agriculture, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment and health
•   Ability to apply geographic and data analysis to international development challenges, to inform solutions related to topics such as climate change, food security, human health, wildlife and human trafficking and urban planning
•   Experience implementing geospatial metadata standards, workflows, data-sharing protocols and GIS best practices
•   Ability to collect, manage and analyze remotely sensed and aerial data sets from disparate sources and in different formats
•   Ability to obtain, clean, visualize, evaluate and interpret factual data, and prepare concise, accurate and complete reports is required
•   Ability to communicate and work with a diverse set of individuals who have varying degrees of familiarity with geospatial analysis
•   Technical knowledge of industry-standard GIS software (Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, MapBox, Leaflet.js, CartoDB, etc.), and creation of geospatial data products in developing country environments
•   Strong quantitative skills in data collection, cleaning, processing, and reproducible analysis
•   Exceptional computer skills and knowledge of software program applications authorized for USAID use, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. (Computer/writing proficiency will be tested).
•   Effective communication skills to present and advocate for data, analysis, and visualization concepts, relevant USAID policies and guidance, data quality practices, etc., to USAID staff and implementing partners (IPs)
•   Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills
•   Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across government entities, donor organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private-sector organizations
•   Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently to achieve Mission objectives are needed
Ability to conduct introductory training in the use of geographic information and data for development programming.

Salary range: (Grade FSN-09) = GH¢ 48,168.00 – GH¢ 72,247.00 p. a; and Full performance (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 a signed cover letter, relevant certificates and CV with references to:

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

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

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

All US and non-Ghanaian citizens, who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority, must attach copies of the required work and/or residency permits to their applications to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Accra-Ghana. If transportation to Accra is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility.

Closing Date: 29 September, 2016

USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

{OrphanAid Africa,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Oct-2016};

OrphanAid Africa is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Its aim is to support orphans and vulnerable children in Ghana through programs in Care Reform, family support, education and development.

Its goal is to ensure that children grow up in safe and permanent family settings with appropriate care and protection.

OrphanAid Africa is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Chief Development Officer to lead in the development and implementation of its fundraising activities.

•   The ideal candidate for this role should have fundraising experience from the voluntary and statutory sectors and would have a track record of success.
•   Exceptional communication and relationship building skills will be required as well as a proactive approach to generating new campaigns and income for the Organisation.
•   The role holder will be responsible for managing ongoing relationships with the existing portfolio of funders, whilst also growing all Income streams.
•   The overall income target is estimated to be £600,000 – £800,000 for 2017.
•   This post will be the lead contact for all major funders and trusts, will work alongside staff and volunteers to develop funding bids, but will also lead on other income streams, primarily marketing, high net worth individual  and corporate.
•   The successful candidate will oversee the co-ordination of fundraising activity across the organization including oversees French and Spain. Foreign travel will be expected.

Role Overview:

•   The successful candidates will organize events and campaigns to raise money and other donations for the organization.
•   The successful candidate’s shall design promotional materials and increase awareness of the organization’s work, goals, and financial needs.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications in the following subjects may be particularly helpful:

•   finance
•   business studies
•   management
•   marketing
•   public relations
•   certificate in fundraising

Key skills for the role

•   Sales and negotiation abilities
•   Communication skills
•   IT skills
•   Good organization
•   Administrative skills
•   Resourcefulness
•   Creative thinking
•   Effective problem solving

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified applicants should kindly send in their application letter and CV to email address:

positionvacant14@gmail.com

Remember only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

Closing Date: 15 October, 2016

{YES-Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,02 Oct-2016};

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.

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for a new youth initiative, which aims to achieve increased employment and entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged youth in Ghana. YES-Ghana is leading on the awareness creation, sensitization & mobilisation, and also enrolment of eligible youth onto the programme.

Overall Purpose:

YES-Ghana is recruiting a Field Supervisor who will coordinate all field and administrative activities in the hub (a field base/coordination point for field work), and serves as the first point of contact for other YES-Ghana staff. The Field Supervisor has administrative oversight of all activities of a Field Officer, Field Assistants and a Hub Training Assistant, including operations, communications, programmes, data management and finance. The Field Supervisor will spend up to 70% of their time based at the hub, and the remaining time on mobilisation in the field. The Field Supervisor reports to the Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations

•   Ensure all utilities for the hub are in constant supply (water, electricity etc.)
•   Ensure the hub has all the resources it needs to function effectively, including drinking water, communications equipment (Sims, phones, tablets, laptop), air conditioning, stationery, cleaning products, fuel for transportation etc.
•   Monitor use of YIEDIE materials and equipment, e.g. Brochures, posters, T-shirts, banners, megaphone and other equipment.
•   Receive and report issues with the database.
•   Maintain security within the hub, being responsible for implementing a strict opening and closing procedure and for storing equipment safely and securely.
•   Liaising with the landlord regarding issues that may arise with the property.

Internal and external communications

•   Receive calls from members of the public
•   Draft letters and send to Project Manager for signing
•   Serve as key point of contact for Project Manager and other YES-Ghana staff:
•   Report any issues arising in the field to Project Manager
•   Liaise with Training and Capacity Building Manager regarding new classes starting, training venues, logistics and any other issues relating to training
•   Receive and forward all HR paperwork of colleagues in hub to the Finance & Admin Manager
•   Send photos and other social media content to Communications and Mobilisations Manager

Programmes

•   Enrol youth and/or collect their paperwork and deal with any visitors to the hub making enquiries about the project
•   Join colleagues on the field for significant screening activities and mobilisation events
•   Lead the development of workplans to be submitted to Project Manager, and ensure that all colleagues are aware of the daily, weekly and monthly plans for field activities
•   Submit weekly and monthly reports to Project Manager
•   Keep well-informed at all times of the whereabouts of all colleagues and their movements

Data entry, data management and record-keeping

•   Daily collection of data from Field Officers and Field Assistants
•   Collate weekly and monthly figures to send to Project Manager
•   Track progress towards targets
•   Compile referral lists
•   Data entry of paper forms
•   Keep records of key community contacts
•   Filing of paper work and other record keeping

Finances

•   Plan ahead for financial needs and submit requests for funds for administrative and field activities in advance
•   Receive the money, and be responsible for accounting and reconciliation of funds
•   Keep monies safe and secure, including both funds for administrative and field activities as well as deposits from youth

Other

•   Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience

•   A minimum of two years professional experience in undertaking community work and/or youth-focussed activities.
•   Experience in mobilising young people highly desired.
•   Field research experience desirable, including conducting surveys and interviews.
•   Experience in maintaining accurate project records, data entry or updating electronic databases a must.

Skills & Personal Attributes

•   Strong communication, interpersonal and people management skills.
•   Skills and commitment in building rapport with youth participants including ability to motivate others, as well as patience and empathy for marginalised youth from disadvantaged communities.
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with subordinates, other staff, project participants and partners, as well as other stakeholders.
•   Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
•   Resourceful and able to deal with new or difficult situations, with good decision-making skills and sound judgement in resolving issues and problems.
•   Good organisation and time management skills, confident managing multiple tasks at a time.
•   Numerate and IT literate, with ability to use a complex Participant Management Database.
•   Excellent attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and good information management skills.
•   Fluency in English and Twi.
•   Extensive knowledge of the local operating environment and familiarity with a variety of local communities in Kumasi and its surrounding communities.
•   Willing to travel to different communities within in and around Kumasi.
•   A flexible approach to work – work at evenings and weekends may be required.
•   Passion and commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women
•   Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana’s guiding values and principles.

PLEASE NOTE:

•   Only candidates who reside in or around KUMASI and are willing to travel to and fro all its surrounding communities will be considered for this role.
•   Candidates must have no criminal record particularly in relation to the abuse of children and youth. Background checks will be conducted.
•   Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use FIELD SUPERVISOR – KUMASI as the subject line of the 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: 02 October, 2016

{YES-Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,02 Oct-2016};

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.

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for a new youth initiative, which aims to achieve increased employment and entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged youth in Ghana. YES-Ghana is leading on the awareness creation, sensitization & mobilisation, and also enrolment of eligible youth onto the programme. YES-Ghana is also leading on the delivery of an integrated Entrepreneurial, Financial Literacy and Life Skills training curriculum for youth participants we enrol on the programme.

Overall Purpose:

YES-Ghana is seeking a Hub Training Coordinator to provide support to the field team in Kumasi and its surrounding communities. She/he will be required to provide assistance in the coordination, monitoring and maintaining of records of all training activities under the Hub (a field base/coordination point for field work). May also be required to assist with creating awareness of the project and help with the screening of applicants wishing to join the programme. The Hub Training Coordinator will report to the Field Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations

•   Prepare stationery, materials and equipment for all training sessions within your hub.
•   Ensure that all training materials are available before the start of each training session and returned to the hubs after close of training sessions.
•   Monitor stationery needs for each class and replenish stock as and when necessary
•   Support Training Assistants with the arrangement of classrooms and outdoor training spaces for group activities.
•   Arrange weekly catering for training sessions.
Internal & External Communications
•   Manage all communication (written and / oral) with catering providers within your hub location
•   Manage all administrative communication (written and / oral) with training staff ( Trainers and Training Assistants) within your hub location
•   Led by the Field Supervisor and with the assistance of the team make weekly follow up calls to trainees (three times in each week) and submit updates to the Training & Capacity Building Manager.

Finances

•   Manage financial allocations and expenditures according to delegated authority and render timely accounts in accordance with YES-Ghana’s financial procedures.
•   Make payments for the provision of catering services and submit all payments receipts after each training session.
•   Manage the disbursement of all transportation payments and submit weekly reconciliation to the Training & Capacity Building Manager.

Monitoring & Evaluation

•   Collect and submit weekly and monthly participant attendance figures for each training class within your hub location
•   Input weekly updates of attendance figures onto the YES-Ghana Training Management Database
•   Work with the Training and Capacity Building Manager to conduct scheduled quality assurance visits to each training class within your hub location
•   Assist with the organisation and execution of bi-annual training staff review meetings
•   Be the focal point for YIEDIE consortium partners’ monitoring and evaluation visits to training classes within your hub location
•   Record and monitor training staff hours worked on the YES-Ghana training

Other

•   Assist in screening and interviewing applicants to assess their eligibility to be enrolled onto the project.
•   Assist in collecting baseline data from participants though surveys and interviews.
•   Answer and make phone calls to prospective participants of the programme.
•   Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience

•   Some experience managing finances and reporting accurately on it.
•   Some experience volunteering with youth groups, either as a youth leader in your community or as a youth participant (at school, a church group, a local community centre).
•   Experience participating in or organising youth-focussed activities highly desired.
•   Field research experience desirable, including conducting surveys and interviews.
•   Some experience in maintaining accurate project records, data entry or updating electronic databases would be a plus.

Skills & Personal Attributes

•   Fluency in English and Twi.
•   Ability to work well independently and to use initiative.
•   Strong communication, interpersonal and people skills.
•   Highly organised with good time management skills.
•   A flexible approach– the ability to work at evenings and weekends is a must.
•   Interest in working with youth in Ghana.
•   Commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
•   Familiarity with a variety of local communities in and around Kumasi.
•   Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana’s guiding values and principles, including strict adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
•   Willing to travel to different communities within Kumasi and surrounding communities.

PLEASE NOTE:

•   Only candidates who reside in or around KUMASI and are willing to travel to and fro all its surrounding communities will be considered for this role.
•   Candidates must have no criminal record particularly in relation to the abuse of children and youth. Background checks will be conducted.
•   Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a one-page motivation letter and a recent brief CV bearing your contact details and two references to

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use HUB TRAINING COORDINATOR – KUMASI as the subject line of the 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: 02 October, 2016

{YES-Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,02 Oct-2016};

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.

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for a new youth initiative, which aims to achieve increased employment and entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged youth in Ghana. YES-Ghana is leading on the delivery of an integrated Entrepreneurial, Financial Literacy and Life Skills training curriculum for youth participants enrolled on the programme.

Overall Purpose:

YES-Ghana is recruiting trainers to lead on the facilitation of training sessions for youth participants between the ages of 17 to 24 years enrolled on the programme in Kumasi and its surrounding communities. Trainers will attend a 5-day Training of the Trainers (ToT) workshop prior to the commencement of work where they will be provided with the tools, skills and knowledge to successfully deliver an integrated soft skills training curriculum covering three substantive topics: a) Entrepreneurship; b) Life Skills and Work Readiness; and c) Financial Literacy. Following workshop completion, Trainers will deliver the training curriculum on a rolling basis to groups of youth participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Session Preparation

•   Review and prepare all training materials ahead of each training session.
•   Arrange classrooms and outdoor training spaces ready for session delivery, ensuring all training spaces are sufficiently risk assessed and fit-for-purpose.

Session Delivery and Learning Support

•   Lead on the successful delivery of training sessions, to include the coordination and facilitation of both group-based activities and individual tasks.
•   Provide targeted support to youth participants to start and work through tasks set with assistance from a training support volunteer.

Behaviour Management & Counselling

•   Successfully manage behaviour during session delivery, working within a robust Code of Conduct framework.
•   Escalate any participant behavioural concerns to the YES-Ghana team when necessary.
•   Provide professional assistance and guidance to youth participants who may have some challenges inhibiting their regular class attendance.

Monitoring and Evaluation

•   Monitor and record participant attendance and maintain other project records as required.
•   Monitor and sign-off any incentive package(s) that may be given to youth participants whiles undergoing training.
•   Implement youth-centred participant pre-training and post-training assessments and course feedback processes.
•   Provide inputs into consortium-wide training quality assessments and performance appraisals.
Other
•   Facilitate planned visits and presentations to training centres from other YIEDIE partner organisations as and when required.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience

•   Extensive previous or current experience in teaching, community facilitation and youth development in Ghana at the local, regional and national levels.
•   Extensive knowledge of the local operating environment and a track record of engaging youth in mobilisation activities within Kumasi and adjourning towns highly preferred.
•   Experience working with and successfully engaging mixed-gender (male and female) youth groups in training activities on topics of a sensitive nature.
•   Experience using creative training methods such as forum theatre, role play, and graphic facilitation would be highly desired.
•   Experience in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of training processes using participatory tools.

Skills & Personal Attributes

•   Fluency in English and Twi.
•   Ability to work independently and use initiative.
•   Ability to work within a monitoring and evaluation framework.
•   Strategies for working within a gender-sensitive framework.
•   A track record of successfully engaging young women in training highly desired.
•   A flexible approach to work – the ability to work at evenings and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
•   Demonstrated passion for working with youth.
•   Commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
•   Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana’s guiding values and principles, including strict adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
•   Willingness to travel within Kumasi and its adjourning communities.

PLEASE NOTE:

•   Only candidates who reside in or around KUMASI and are willing to travel to and fro all its surrounding communities will be considered for this role.
•   Candidates must have no criminal record particularly in relation to the abuse of children and youth. Background checks will be conducted.
•   Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use SOFT SKILLS TRAINER – KUMASI as the subject line of the 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: 02 October, 2016

{YES-Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,02 Oct-2016};

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.

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for a new youth initiative, which aims to achieve increased employment and entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged youth in Ghana. YES-Ghana is leading on the awareness creation, sensitization & mobilisation, and also enrolment of eligible youth onto the program.

Overall Purpose:

YES-Ghana is seeking a Field Officer who will be required to promote the project to young people in the target group through various awareness creation events in order to sensitize and recruit participants for a training programme on technical and non-technical construction skills. Led by a field supervisor, they will be the first point of contact for all youth in Kumasi and its surrounding communities who are interested in the project. With the support of Field Assistants, he/she will be responsible for screening and interviewing applicants wishing to be enrolled onto the programme. The Field Officer will also be maintaining records of all participants using a Participant Management Database. The Field Officer reports to the Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations / Programmes

•   Promote the project to youths in target group through various awareness creation activities such as undertaking community outreach programs and organising events to recruit participants to the training programme.
•   Ensure that recruitment of participants is gender-sensitive, and that a significant proportion of youth recruited to the programme are women.
•   Led by the Field Supervisor, act as the first point of contact to all youths expressing interest in the programme
Data entry, data management and record-keeping
•   Screen and interview applicants to assess their eligibility to be enrolled onto the project.
•   Collect baseline data from participants though surveys and interviews.
•   Maintain accurate records of participant details using both paper records and data entry into the Participant Management Database.
•   File and manage filling systems of all field and participant log forms completed.
Internal and external communications
•   Liaise with partner organisations to refer participants to their services.
•   Build relationships with stakeholders who could refer participants to the programme.
•   Manage a small team of Field Assistants and a Hub Training Assistant.
•   Assist Field Supervisor in reporting to Project Manager on achievements of targets and any concerns arising

Other

•   Together with the team monitor training activities as may be required and report to Training & capacity Building Manager.
•   Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Field Supervisor or Project Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience

•   Experience in undertaking community work and/or youth-focussed activities, gained either through professional employment or volunteering (for example with a youth group, school, church group or local community centre).
•   Experience in mobilising young people highly desired.
•   Field research experience desirable, including conducting surveys and interviews.
•   Experience in maintaining accurate project records, data entry or updating electronic databases would be a plus.

Skills & Personal Attributes

•   Strong communication, interpersonal and people management skills.
•   Skills and commitment in building rapport with youth participants including ability to motivate others, as well as patience and empathy for marginalised youth from disadvantaged communities.
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with subordinates, other staff, project participants and partners, as well as other stakeholders.
•   Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
•   Resourceful and able to deal with new or difficult situations, with good decision-making skills and sound judgement in resolving issues and problems.
•   Good organisation and time management skills, confident managing multiple tasks at a time.
•   Numerate and IT literate, with ability to use a complex Participant Management Database.
•   Excellent attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and good information management skills.
•   Fluency in English and Twi.
•   Extensive knowledge of the local operating environment and familiarity with a variety of local communities in Kumasi and its surrounding communities.
•   Willing to travel to different communities within in and around Kumasi.
•   A flexible approach to work – work at evenings and weekends may be required.
•   Passion and commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women
•   Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana’s guiding values and principles.

PLEASE NOTE:

•   Only candidates who reside in or around KUMASI and are willing to travel to and fro all its surrounding communities will be considered for this role.
•   Candidates must have no criminal record particularly in relation to the abuse of children and youth. Background checks will be conducted.
•   Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use FIELD OFFICER – KUMASI as the subject line of the 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: 02 October, 2016

{YES-Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,02 Oct-2016};

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.

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for a new youth initiative, which aims to achieve increased employment and entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged youth in Ghana. YES-Ghana is leading on the delivery of an integrated Entrepreneurial, Financial Literacy and Life Skills training curriculum for youth participants enrolled on the programme.

Overall Purpose:

YES-Ghana is seeking Training Assistants to provide support to a team of lead Trainers in Kumasi and its environs, who will deliver a curriculum of activities to groups of young people enrolled on the programme. The Assistants will help Trainers to prepare and deliver all activities, provide support during group work and offer help to youth participants as they work through independent tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Session preparation

•   Prepare training materials before each session starts (making photocopies, setting out materials, pens and paper on tables, writing instructions on flipcharts).
•   Ensure that all training equipment is available and set up ready for the lead Trainer to start activities (such as a projector screen).
•   Arrange classrooms and outdoor training spaces ready for group activities.

Learning support

•   Help participants to start and work through tasks set by the lead Trainer (individuals or small groups).
•   Repeat and provide clear explanations of trainer instructions for participants who are unclear.
•   Occasionally facilitate group activities with support from the lead Trainer.

Behaviour management

•   Support the lead Trainer with managing behaviour during session delivery.
•   Reinforce the Training Code of Conduct to participants when necessary.
•   Encourage participants to remain engaged in the activities and tasks set.
Other
•   With the help of the Trainer, administer participants’ attendance registers and any other records that youth participants may be required to provide.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience

•   Some experience volunteering with youth groups, either as a youth leader in your community or as a youth participant (at school, a church group, a local community centre).
•   Some experience of supporting in the delivery of classroom-based activities would be a plus.

Skills & Personal Attributes

•   Fluency in English and Twi.
•   Ability to work well independently and to use initiative.
•   Confident speaking to groups of young people.
•   Highly organised with good time management skills.
•   A flexible approach– the ability to work at evenings and weekends is a must.
•   Interest in working with youth in Ghana.
•   Commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
•   Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana’s guiding values and principles, including strict adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
•   Willingness to travel within Kumasi and its adjourning communities.

PLEASE NOTE:

•   Only candidates who reside in or around KUMASI and are willing to travel to and fro all its surrounding communities will be considered for this role.
•   Candidates must have no criminal record particularly in relation to the abuse of children and youth. Background checks will be conducted.
•   Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a one-page motivation letter and a recent brief CV bearing your contact details and two references to

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use TRAINING ASSISTANT – KUMASI as the subject line of the 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: 02 October, 2016

{YES-Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,02 Oct-2016};

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.

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for a new youth initiative, which aims to achieve increased employment and entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged youth in Ghana. YES-Ghana is leading on the awareness creation, sensitization & mobilisation, and also enrolment of eligible youth onto the programme.

Overall Purpose:

YES-Ghana is seeking Field Assistants to provide support to a team of Field Supervisor and Field Officer in Kumasi and its surrounding communities who will be required to promote the project to young people in the target group through various awareness creation events in order to sensitize and recruit participants for a training programme on technical and non-technical construction skills. They will assist with the screening of applicants wishing to join the programme, and with maintaining records of participants. Field Assistants will report to the Field Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programs

•   Assist the team with promoting and raising awareness about the project to youths in local communities:
•   Undertake community outreach activities by liaising with community leaders and doing door-to-door outreach
•   Assist to organise mobilisation activities to recruit participants to the training programme.

Data Entry, Data Management and Record keeping

•   Assist in screening and interviewing applicants to assess their eligibility to be enrolled onto the project.
•   Assist in collecting baseline data from participants though surveys and interviews.
•   Under the supervision of the Field Supervisor, maintain records of participant details using both paper records and data entry into the Participant Management Database.
•   Under the supervision of the Field Officer, file and manage filling systems of all field and participant log forms completed.

Other

•   Answer and make phone calls to prospective participants of the programme.
•   Assist in making regular phone calls to all participants of the programme before and during their trainings.
•   Assist in the monitoring of trainings as and when needed.
•   Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Field Supervisor or Field officer.

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience

•   Some experience volunteering with youth groups, either as a youth leader in your community or as a youth participant (at school, a church group, a local community centre).
•   Experience participating in or organising youth-focussed activities highly desired.
•   Field research experience desirable, including conducting surveys and interviews.
•   Some experience in maintaining accurate project records, data entry or updating electronic databases would be a plus.

Skills & Personal Attributes

•   Fluency in English and Twi.
•   Ability to work well independently and to use initiative.
•   Strong communication, interpersonal and people skills.
•   Highly organised with good time management skills.
•   A flexible approach– the ability to volunteer at evenings and weekends is a must.
•   Interest in working with youth in Ghana.
•   Commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
•   Familiarity with a variety of local communities in and around Kumasi.
•   Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana’s guiding values and principles, including strict adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
•   Willing to travel to different communities within Kumasi and surrounding communities.

PLEASE NOTE:

•   Only candidates who reside in or around KUMASI and are willing to travel to and fro all its surrounding communities will be considered for this role.
•   Candidates must have no criminal record particularly in relation to the abuse of children and youth. Background checks will be conducted.
•   Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobs@yesghana.org

Please use FIELD ASSISTANT – KUMASI as the subject line of the 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: 02 October, 2016

{Ghana Innovating,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years,25 Sep-2016};

Ghana Innovating is a USAID funded project designed to support the current portfolio of literacy projects in Ghana by promoting a culture of home-based reading, grounded in local language. It will augment current classroom-level interventions by promoting reading in the community and the home by using a SBCC strategy to initiate a social movement in reading at national, regional, local and family levels. The project seeks qualified professionals to fill the following listed vacancy: Logistics Officer

Summary of Responsibilities

•   To ensure sound logistics management systems comply with donor rules and regulations.
•   The Logistics Officer will perform a full range of Logistics management duties, including office procurement and project travel planning

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience in logistics management
•   Experience working in the NGO sector will be an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit CV and a cover letter to:

innovatinglogistics@gmail.com

Closing Date: 25 September, 2016