{Self Help Africa,Brong Ahafo Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Jul-2016};

Responsible To: Country Coordinator Ghana
Start Date: As soon as possible

•   Self Help Africa, West Africa Programme, is looking to recruit a Project Manager to support and coordinate the Empowering Women in the Cashew Value Chain project.
•   This is a one year; six months (1.5) employment contract on national terms and conditions, renewal will be dependent on the level of performance and availability of funding.
•   Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Purpose:

•   The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management and development of the Empowering Women in the Cashew Value Chain project in Ghana and for ensuring that Self Help Africa’s work contributes effectively and efficiently towards meeting the needs of small holder farmers and the goals of the organisation.
•   He/She will have the key responsibility for the effective and efficient management and delivery of the project through annual planning, budgeting, reporting, managing of field officers and day-to-day project operations consistent with the project cycle management, the project’s goal and to the highest standards of programmatic quality.
•   He/She will report directly to the Country Coordinator Ghana.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available and SHA reserves the right to make necessary changes.

Location: Brong Ahafo Region

How To Apply For The Job

Applications must include the following:

•   A duly filled in application form to be downloaded from our web site at: https://selfhelpafrica.org/uk/category/careers/
•   Electronic copies of Ghanaian or other ECOWAS country, national id card, certificate of nationality or passport, or proof of right to work in Ghana
•   A letter of motivation to addressed to the West Africa Regional Director;
•   A curriculum vitae of no more than 3 pages, dated and signed by the candidate, outlining his/her experiences and competencies;
•   Electronic photocopies of relevant diplomas, work certificates, school and training certificates

Recruitment procedure:

•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   The interview will consist of an oral interview and a practical test.

Application procedure:

•   Electronic copies of the application should be sent by ernail to:-

infowafo@selfhelpafrica.org and marc.kabore@selfhelpafrica.net

Closing Date: 15 July, 2016

Composition of application:

Please ensure that you have fully read the terms of reference for the post, which can be downloaded from https://selfhelpafrica.org/uk/category/careers/

Self Help Africa is committed to equal employment opportunities.

{Self Help Africa,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Jul-2016};

Responsible To: West Africa Regional Director (Ouagadougou)
Start Date: As soon as possible

•   Self Help Africa, West Africa Programme, is seeking to recruit a Country Coordinator to support and coordinate the West Africa programme’s activities in Ghana.
•   This is a two (02) year employment contract on national terms and conditions; renewal will be dependent on the level of performance and availability of funding.
•   Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Purpose:

•   The Country Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and development of SHA’s programme in Ghana and for ensuring that Self Help Africa’s work contributes effectively and efficiently towards meeting the needs of small holder farmers and the goals of the organisation.
•   He/She will have the key responsibility to take forward, strengthen and develop programme links with donors and local partners and to strengthen our position and programmes in Ghana.
•   He/She will report directly to the Regional Director of the Self Help Africa West Africa Programme.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available and SHA reserves the right to make necessary changes.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications must include the following:

•   A duly filled in application form to be downloaded from our web site at: https://selfhelpafrica.org/uk/category/careers/
•   Electronic copies of Ghanaian or other ECOWAS country, national id card, certificate of nationality or passport, or proof of right to work in Ghana
•   A letter of motivation to addressed to the West Africa Regional Director;
•   A curriculum vitae of no more than 3 pages, dated and signed by the candidate, outlining his/her experiences and competencies;
•   Electronic photocopies of relevant diplomas, work certificates, school and training certificates

Recruitment procedure:

•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   The interview will consist of an oral interview and a practical test.

Application procedure:

•   Electronic copies of the application should be sent by ernail to:-

infowafo@selfhelpafrica.org and marc.kabore@selfhelpafrica.net

Closing Date: 15 July, 2016

Composition of application:

•   Please ensure that you have fully read the terms of reference for the post, which can be downloaded from https://selfhelpafrica.org/uk/category/careers/

Self Help Africa is committed to equal employment opportunities.

{Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,27 Jul-2016};

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services.

Our Mission

The Association shall provide the youth with the knowledge and means of exercising their basic rights to decide freely and responsibly on their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) as a means of improving the quality of life of Ghanaians.

Our Vision

The vision of PPAG is that Ghana should become a country in which the youth are well informed about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and confidently exercise their right of choice of SRH services without fear and/or any obstacle from any sector of the society.

Job Description

The Ghana Sexual Reproductive Health Alliance for young people hereby invites result – oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position.The Alliance is hosted by Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) and will host the National Programme Coordinator. PPAG which is affiliated to the International Planned Parenthood Fedration (IPPF) is a leading provider of sexual reproductive health information and services. PPAG believes in Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and Gender Policies.

Purpose of the Position:

•   Responsible for the Alliances’  coordination at country level based on a joint country programme and annual work plans, and facilitates and coordinates programme development, annual work plans, reporting,  joint activities, country alliance communication and external relations pertinent to the Alliances’ activities including Get Up Speak Out Programme in Ghana.
•   Management of the collaboration process of country Alliance partners, looking for synergy, exchange and learning between the partners in order to become more effective in reaching the results of the Alliance including the Get up Speak out Programme.
•   Ensuring young people are at the centre of the programmes of the Alliance and supporting meaningful youth participation throughout the programme development, implementation, governance, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Ensure that sensitive issues (MYP, sexual diversity, safe abortion, etc.) will be taken up appropriately by the partners.
•   Being the face of the GUSO programme in Ghana: representing the alliance in (advocacy) events and meetings and increasing the visibility of the alliance.
•   Ensure that there are additional resources available for the Alliances programmes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

•   Facilitates and coordinates programme development and preparation of the (Multi)annual Country Work Plans agreed upon by the National Governing Body (NGB) in Ghana and the consortium manager;
•   Monitors the progress of the implementation of the (Multi) Annual Country Programme Plans and keeps an eye on country objectives;
•   Discusses with partners insufficient performance, signals cases of long term non-performance and communicates long term non-performance following the guidelines for escalations;
•   Signals and communicates other challenges and problems related to the programme and its alliance partners to the NGB and the National Programme Coordinator following the guidelines for escalations;
•   Mobilize additional financial resources for the Alliances.
•   Manages the joint activity budget with support from the CFP under the auspices of the consortium manager;
•   Compiles financial and progress reports, the annual overall budget and PME information;
•   Organises in-country annual planning and review meetings;
•   Facilitates and inspires country alliance partners to collaborate and look for synergy at country level;
•   Facilitates shared learning and joint initiatives with regard to programme implementation and PME activities at country level;
•   Organises joint programme evaluations and workshops to share experiences with implementing partners;
•   Identifies the need for TA (institutional and thematic) at country level (centrally and for individual or selection of partners) in addition to the needs that country alliance partners identify themselves;
•   Chairs the National Programme Team in which the country Alliance partners are represented;
•   Coordinates the development and realisation of Operational Research;
•   Facilitates or leads the joint advocacy efforts of the country alliance;
•   Coordinates partnership with the Embassy and other Strategic Partnerships and SRHR Partnerships;
•   Represents the Alliance  in Local, regional and International platforms ( events and meetings)
•   Profiles and increases the visibility of the Alliance and its programmes at country level.
•   Secretary to the NGB.
•   Any other duties assigned by the NGB

The Package:

•   The position is based in Accra, Greater Accra Region
•   The position comes with an attractive salary

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum educational qualification of a second degree in Social Sciences, Management, Development, Policy and Research.
•   A minimum of five (5) years working experience in a related area.

Critical Competencies

•   Excellent English (written and oral) communication skills;
•   Sound experience in the field of SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights);
•   Work experience in an international (development) organisation;
•   Proven track record in programme management (report writing, PMEL, budget management), facilitating learning processes and alliance building;
•   Energetic about putting youth at the centre of this programme and working with young people as equal partners;
•   Experience with networking and lobbying and advocacy at country and regional level;
•   Strong facilitator, connector, communicator and leader;
•   Strong administrative and organizational skills;
•   Ability to work independently;
•   Self-confident, persistent and decisive; good listening capacity; assertive; flexible;
•   Ability to travel;
•   Supports the values and principles as described in the Essential Packages.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification (s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O .Box AN 5756, Accra- North.

Or drop at: PPAG Head Office Larterbiokoshie, Accra (HR Unit)

Or E-Mail to: recruitments.srhr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 July, 2016

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

{American Embassy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelor’s Degree, 1 year,07 Jul-2016};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Program Assistant (Cultural Affairs) in the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy.

POSITION NO: A00110

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

•   The Program Assistant provides administrative support for the U.S. Embassy’s cultural events and international exchange programs. Support includes–but is not limited to–handling logistics for embassy events, scheduling meetings, arranging local and international travel, drafting letters, maintaining records, and ordering supplies. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, internationally-focused setting.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

•   EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of business administration, international relations, or social sciences is required.
•   EXPERIENCE: At least one year of support for an internationally-focused office, such as a diplomatic or development mission, development-related non-governmental organization (NGO) or academic institution is required.
•   LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) in writing, speaking and reading English is required. High degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the ability to translate. Must be able to draft correspondence and other documents for the Cultural Affairs Officer. Level IV proficiency in at least one local language spoken in Ghana is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).

SELECTION PROCESS:

When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary: GH¢28,264.00 p.a. (Starting salary)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box 194, Accra

FAX Number: 0302-741389
Telephone: 0302-741000
E-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 07 July, 2016

NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.

Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,12 Jul-2016};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Program Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS) in the Health, Population and Nutrition Office of USAID/Ghana. The Program Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS), an integral member of the USAID/Ghana health team and also the USG President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Ghana interagency team. This is a full time programmatic, administrative and financial management support position, with primary responsibilities in assisting the HIV/AIDS portfolio with project management, coordination and monitoring; liaison and communication with implementing partners, USG agencies including the PEPFAR Ghana team, other USAID offices as well as external partners; response to technical reporting requirements and; analysis and reporting of health data and statistics, including budget information. Responsibilities will also include providing Agreement/Contracting Officer’s Representative (A/COR) management and coordination of funding, reporting and administration of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for USAID activities being conducted by Implementing Partners (IP) under Contracts, Cooperative Agreements and/or Grants.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

•   The Program Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS) is an integral member of the USAID/Ghana health team and also the USG President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Ghana interagency team. This is a full time programmatic, administrative and financial management support position, with primary responsibilities in assisting the HIV/AIDS portfolio with project management, coordination and monitoring; liaison and communication with implementing partners, USG agencies including the PEPFAR Ghana team, other USAID offices as well as external partners; response to technical reporting requirements and; analysis and reporting of health data and statistics, including budget information. Responsibilities will also include providing Agreement/Contracting Officer’s Representative (A/COR) management and coordination of funding, reporting and administration of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for USAID activities being conducted by Implementing Partners (IP) under Contracts, Cooperative Agreements and/or Grants. The position will also serve as Activity Manager for designated USAID/WA Global Health Bureau central mechanisms implemented in Ghana.

•   This position is one of substantial complexity given the high level of influence of the USAID/Ghana HIV/AIDS portfolio in management, representation, strategy and results for US Government PEPFAR Ghana. The position requires the ability to coordinate, plan, implement, follow-up and work with limited oversight both independently and within a multi-agency and multi-organizational team setting. The incumbent is expected to be highly productive and to meet tight deadlines. The ability to operate sensitively and effectively given the contextual variables affecting HIV/AIDS in Ghana is absolutely essential. Flexibility, customer orientation, diplomacy, discretion, the ability to logically organize and analyze information (including program data), attention to detail and the capacity to complete tasks with limited oversight are all critical to successfully fulfilling the position requirements. This position is located in the Health, Population and Nutrition Office (HPNO) at USAID/Ghana in Accra and will require travel both in Ghana and internationally.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % OF TIME

A. Program Management Support (65%)

•   Management: – Serve as A/COR for designated USAID-funded, multi-year health contracts, grants and/or cooperative agreements. The incumbent will have direct management responsibilities for grants to local organizations. In FY17, He/she will assume AOR responsibility (subject to approval of USAID/West Africa Regional Acquisition and Assistance Office (RAAO) for one bilateral cooperative agreement with an annual budget of approximately $400,000 per year. This role is pivotal to the USAID/Forward goals of building sustainable capacity in local non-governmental organizations (NGO) for HIV/AIDS programming. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as Activity Manager for designated USAID/WA Global Health Bureau central mechanisms implemented in Ghana.

•   For example, in FY17, the incumbent will serve as the Activity Manager for The Commodity Fund (a PEPFAR fund under USAID/WA Central Contraceptive Procurement mechanism), which supplies HIV commodities to the USAID/Ghana health and HIV projects as well as to The Global Fund programming for Key Populations. In such capacity, the incumbent will work in collaboration with USAID/WA, the new Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSSC-PSM) award and relevant implementing partners to accurately forecast and monitor commodity needs to ensure product availability and distribution to support community-based service delivery. In FY15, the total value for HIV commodities to USAID/Ghana’s HIV portfolio amounted to $700,000. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the USG Statutory Requirements for Family Planning and HIV (as applicable) among USAID/Ghana HIV service delivery projects.

•   This role as A/COR and/or Activity Manager will require provision of oversight, management, administration and technical guidance to implementing partners that will ensure adherence to work plans, timely completion of project activities and deliverables to increase efficiency and impact of HIV activities. The incumbent will provide guidance on USG policy, procedures and processes related to management, planning and implementation of activities to ensure consistency with USAID/Ghana, PEPFAR and Ghana Government strategic frameworks, protocols, policies and regulations. He/she will work closely with the USAID/West Africa RAAO and Regional Office of Financial Management (ROFM) to ensure that all implementing partners adhere to all administrative requirements.

•   The incumbent will assist the HIV/AIDS Team Leader in financial management of HIV funding to the various mechanisms within the USAID/Ghana portfolio and outlined in the annual PEPFAR Ghana Country Operational Plan (COP) budgets. Related tasks include oversight of major obligating and reporting documents which includes ensuring that obligations, expenditures, and budget pipelines conform to work plans; ensuring appropriate and timely incremental funding of activities; tracking both financial and material resources (including tax exemptions to implementing partners); preparing quarterly accrual estimates; ensuring proper distribution and tracking of project vouchers for timely review and payment and; ensuring accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status.

•   Attend multiple national-level fora (including national-level Technical Working Groups) with Ghana Government officials, multilateral organizations, bilateral donors, and civil society stakeholders for critical analysis and discussion on HIV/AIDS policy priorities, program initiatives, advocacy platforms, dissemination of newly gained technical knowledge such as best practices and revisions to nationally accepted strategies, policies and guidelines for HIV/AIDS programming. The incumbent will only play a supportive or observational role at these meetings and as such, will not act as sole representative of US Government. Strategic Planning and Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:– Provide guidance on USG policy, procedures and processes and also assist in the coordination of USAID/Ghana implementing partners for the preparation of planning and reporting requirements for USAID and PEPFAR, including the Operational Plan (OP), Country Operational Plan (COP), Performance and

•   Planning Report (PPR), Reprogramming actions, semi-annual and annual progress reports (SAPR & APR) including portfolio reviews, and Congressional Notifications. Review, analyze and synthesize all inputs submitted by USAID/Ghana implementing partners with respect to data quality control requirements and assists in preparation of program area narratives and summaries.
Contribute to substantial review, technical insights and direction to implementing partners in the tracking, development and monitoring of work plans; use of standardized indicators; tracking and reporting of results and progress; program compliance; documentation of lessons learned and best practices; and reporting of activity performance and data in quarterly and annual progress reports. Participate in and conduct periodic site visits (including the Site Improvement Monitoring Systems (SIMS) as required by PEPFAR), Data Quality Assessments (DQA) and routine meetings with implementing partners to monitor program implementation, analyze data and/or results and discuss any barriers to achievement.

•   Provide programmatic and administrative assistance in the preparation and compilation of planning and required documentation to support USAID/Ghana HIV program activities, including Project Appraisal Document (PAD), scopes of work and accompanying budgets, action memoranda, procurement and assistance instruments, meeting minutes, closeout plans, final reports, equipment disposal, and implementation of evaluation and audit recommendations. Negotiate the necessary clearances and processing for these documents through the appropriate USAID, implementing partners and/or government channels, often in absence of instructions or precedents. Contributes to reviews of USAID/Ghana’s HIV mechanisms to ensure accurate representation in descriptive information, summary results and analyses generated from the PEPFAR Ghana Expenditure Analysis, Data for Accountability, Transparency and Impact (DATIM), SIMS and other data-driven processes and systems required by PEPFAR.

•   Communication: – Coordinate preparations of briefings and logistics for VIP visits as well as the development of informational materials, press releases, interviews, speeches, talking points, etc., for or as part of Congressional delegations, technical working group members or similar delegations on site visits to USAID/Ghana and its partners.
Coordinate with the USAID/Ghana Development and Outreach staff, U.S. Department of State PEPFAR Ghana Country Coordinator and Public Affairs staff on development of basic communication information on USAID/Ghana HIV/AIDS activities, including but not limited to program events, success stories, fact sheets, and other documentation.

B. Administrative Management Support (35%)

•   Coordinate and liaise with USAID and U.S. Embassy offices on administrative and human resources issues, procurement, security, travel and access systems as well as on-boarding of all new and TDY staff. Manage the USAID/Ghana HIV/AIDS team calendar arranging and/or confirming participation in meetings, conferences and workshops. The incumbent will also attend meetings, record proceedings and report outcomes to team members.

Manage logistics for international and local travel for the USAID/Ghana HIV/AIDS team, including preparation and processing of travel authorizations (in conformity with the E-2 Solutions system), airline tickets, hotel and transport reservations and, submission of visa applications and Electronic Country Clearances (ECC) for staff traveling to other countries.
Manage and coordinates arrangements for international visitors including Electronic Country Clearances (ECC), RSO approvals, hotel and transport reservations, IT and office space support, scheduling of meetings both internal/external to USAID/Ghana and provision of informational materials.

•   Coordinate and manage logistical and administrative tasks for scheduled meetings/events, USAID/Ghana TDYs, and other in-country visitors in showcasing the HIV/AIDS health portfolio. Processes RSO Visitor Access Requests and acts as escort for visitors. Draft routine correspondence on HIV program activities, e.g., letters, reports, memos, emails, invitations, etc., as well as activity announcements and/or requests for information to implementing partners and other Ghana stakeholders.
Maintain an updated list of points of contacts in government, bilateral and multilateral donors, regional organizations, implementing partners and other key HIV stakeholders.

•   Organize and maintains comprehensive files and records specific to the USAID/Ghana HIV/AIDS program activities, in conformance with Agency directives. Responsible for data integrity and security of information in the reporting database that may relate to HIV/AIDS infection particularly with respect to named individuals. Other program files include reports, meeting summaries and minutes, copies of all grants/cooperative agreements/contracts, budget-related actions, email communication, audit reports, research determinations, panels, and awards. Whenever possible, these records will be filed electronically.

•   Manage data entry related to HIV/AIDS program activities into USG and USAID systems, e.g., Global Acquisition and Assistance Systems (GLAAS) and Foreign Assistance database (FACTS Info), as well as into PEPFAR reporting systems, e.g., Data Accountability, Transparency, Impact Monitoring (DATIM), Site Improvement Monitoring System (SIMS), etc. Conduct skill-based trainings on USAID and PEPFAR reporting systems requiring data entry at the implementing partner level, e.g. DATIM, AIDTracker Plus, etc. Provide administrative support to USAID/Ghana in collaboration with the HPNO Program Management Assistants.

C. Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

A) Education: A University degree in social science, public health, program management, public administration, international development, health services administration or similar health related discipline. Master degree is a plus. Experience in HIV/AIDS is required. Experience in community development is strongly desired.

B) Prior Work Experience:

1) Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program-related work is required. Programmatic and administrative support of international development programs, with demonstrated expertise in planning and monitoring technical assistance activities, finance tracking and preparation of annual strategic planning processes as well as experience in organizing programmatic, technical and administrative information for decision making is required.

2) Minimum of three (3) years public health experience in the analysis, activity design, program planning and implementation of small to large projects (values ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 per year) is required, including developing, managing and implementing projects and working with partners on developing scopes of work and work plans, maintaining schedules for implementation, budget management, quality control of deliverables, and monitoring and evaluation of results. At least one year of work experience in an international/resource poor setting is required. Previous experience with HIV/AIDS projects is required.

3) Minimum of three (3) years of experience and expertise in budget management is required, e.g. planning, managing and analysis of expenditure levels and funding pipelines; developing budgets; managing funding flows to ensure seamless activity implementation; and analysis of expenditures and contribution to actual results.

C) Language Proficiency: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (Level IV fluency – speaking/reading/writing), including the ability to synthesize and succinctly present material is required. On occasion, the incumbent will need to act as an interpreter/translator; therefore, the ability to speak at least one of the following Ghanaian languages (Twi, Ga and/or Fante) is required. Language proficiency will be tested.

D) Job Knowledge: Working knowledge of the current epidemiology, emerging political/social/cultural/economic contextual issues and policy changes related to HIV/AIDS in Ghana (and in Africa) in order to enhance the design and implementation of USAID’s strategy is required. Must have working knowledge of the Ghana health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health/Ghana Health Service’s policies, program priorities and regulations. Strong knowledge of managing contracts, agreements and/or grants is required.

E) Skills and Abilities: Excellent organizational and collaborative skills with competency in effective communication, facilitation and negotiation between various stakeholders resulting in measurable, positive outcomes are required. Must have ability to demonstrate considerable ingenuity, diplomacy and tact in establishing and maintaining working relationships at low to high levels throughout the government, management, medical, scientific, public, and private sectors of the broad HIV/AIDS response community to gather and exchange information and ability to quickly synthesize and adapt information and ideas (including program and budgetary data) from diverse sources and to concisely articulate through written products and/or public speaking (e.g., speeches, presentations, etc.). Ability to adapt to effectively work in an environment that is complex, uncertain, politically charged, in flux, and with extreme time constraints and pressure is required. Demonstrated initiative and the ability to plan and think strategically about program design and opportunities for investment; setting realistic goals, objectives and implementation plans; effectively balancing multiple priorities; and excellent time management skills is required. Must have advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc.). Strong team orientation, positive attitude, integrity, self-motivation, discipline and reliability, willingness to travel both locally in Ghana and internationally is required.

SALARY RANGE: (GH¢ 56, 457.00 – GH¢ 84, 694.00 p.a) (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must 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 disqualify applicant.

Closing Date: 12 July, 2016

NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

{WAPCAS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 2 years,08 Jul-2016};

The Ghana – West Africa Programme to Combat AIDS and STI (WAPCAS) is a Civil Society Organisation that has been operating in the country since 1996. WAPCAS has since its inception been implementing HIV and STI programmes targeting key populations with support from several donors including the Global Fund.

Currently, WAPCAS and its partners are implementing the Global fund NFM project.  It is in this vain that WAPCAS wishes to recruit qualified and resourceful individuals to fill the position below: Field Supervisors

Job Summary:

•   Responsible for designing, guiding and directing the day-to-day project activities as well as providing both administrative and technical support on the field.

Specific task:

•   Plan, organize and run the activities in the intervention sites
•   Supervise, monitor and report on activities of peer educators on the field
•   Organise meetings with peer educators to assess progress of work, plan strategies to address challenges, review and clean data collected
•   Liaise with beneficiary groups and relevant stakeholders for inputs in identifying innovative ways of implementing activities
•   Organize logistical support and maintain stock levels of commodities
•   Support the capacity building process of all peer educators in data management
•   Undertake data monitoring visits
•   Prepare and submit specific periodic reports on the project indicators

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Sociology, Social Work or other related courses
•   Minimum of two years of working experience .

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications should be submitted to;

The Executive Director
Ghana – West Africa Program to Combat
AIDS and STI (WAPCAS)
Post Office Box AT 1010
Achimota
Accra

Closing Date: 08 July, 2016

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana,Tamale & Asiakwa,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,15 Jul-2016};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need. We have four villages currently in operations in Tema, Asialwa, Kumasi & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Programme Director

Job Summary

•   The Programme Director will co-ordinate all programme interventions and will be responsible and accountable for the overall development and management of the programme and its staff.
•   He/She will be required to manage a co-ordinated approach to Child and Youth Care, Family and Community Development, Education and advocacy within a given programme location.
•   The Programme Director will also be required to ensure that the individual needs and rights of children and youth are addressed and respected in the spirit of the UN convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Guidelines on the Alternative care of Children.
•   He/She will have to build and maintain positive and strong relationships with the community, local authorities and a network of partner organisations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Ensure the overall development of the programme
•   Guide and support programme co-workers
•   Promote strong and long-term partnerships with local authorities, partner organisations and the community
•   Contribute to the development of the National Association and the SOS Children’s Village Organization
•   Manage heads of all programme units within the location
•   Identify local funding opportunities and grant applications or other forms of local income (such as donations in kind and government subsides)
•   Ensure professional human resource management at location level (orientation, recruitment, performance management, etc.)

Reporting line:

The Programme Director reports directly to the National Director and receives guidance and on-going support from the National and Regional Programme Development staff

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of first degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Social Sciences or community Development
•   A 2nd Degree in Organizational Development or Business / Project Management will be an added advantage
•   In-depth knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Guidelines on the Alternative Care of Children
•   Versatile communication skills that can be effective at all levels
•   Three years’ minimum experience in managing a team consisting of approximately eight people
•   Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suit)

Location: Tamale & Asiakwa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers) and in the case of the Programme Director position, their preferred location (Tamale or Asiakwa) and curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P.O.Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to:

Human.Resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 15 July, 2016

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 3 years,15 Jul-2016};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need. We have four villages currently in operations in Tema, Asialwa, Kumasi & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Social Worker

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Guidance and Counselling (emotional and academic) & not less than 35 ears old; with 3 years’ practical experience
•   Possess proven ability in problem solving, providing group and individual counselling for children and youth
•   Knowledge in the preparation and implementation of development plans for children and youth
•   Skills in the provision of educational information and career guidance. Good planning, communication, interpersonal, social investigation, organizational and report writing skills
•   Knowledge of family life education
Possess a passion for helping children bring out their best
•   Must be computer literate, be prepared to travel extensively and work long hours

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers) and in the case of the Programme Director position, their preferred location (Tamale) and curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P.O.Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to:

Human.Resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 15 July, 2016

{Ghana AIDS Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree , 1 year,08 Jul-2016};

The Ghana AIDS Commission has vacancy for the under-listed position and invites applications from persons with the requisite qualifications to apply for consideration.

Objective of Position

•   To undertake activities involved in processing of sub-projects and reporting on their implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Assists in performing specific activities elated to advertisement for sub-projects, their receipt and processing
•   Supports the Preparation of sub-project proposals for evaluation by the Independent Proposal Review and Appraisal Committee (IPRAC)
•   Sees to the proper custody of all sub-project documents including proposals and reports
•   Assists in the coordination of evaluation of sub-project reports by external Consultants
•   Assists in the organization of programme review meeting
•   Supports in the planning and organization of Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings
•   Any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Business / Public Administration, the Social Sciences, Development Studies or the Health Sciences
•   Must have completed one year of post degree National Service

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below:

The Director General
Ghana AIDS Commission
4th Floor, Ghana Olympic Committee Building
Adjacent Ridge Hospital

Or email us:

vacancy@ghanaaids.gov.gh

Or Tel: 0302-919259

Closing Date: 08 July, 2016