{JSI Research & Training Institute,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,03 Nov-2023};

World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc (JSI/WE) is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist for the anticipated USAID Ghana Youth Activity, a program aimed at improving the socioeconomic status of youth in northern Ghana through youth-led and youth-serving organizations.

Job Description

• The program will focus on generating cross-sectoral engagement and positive youth development (PYD) outcomes, allowing youth to make better life decisions and influence policy.
• The Positive Youth Development Technical Advisor will work closely with government agencies, vocational training associations, and a network of youth-led/serving organizations to develop and implement the overall program’s youth development strategy and design evidence-based interventions to successfully engage youth, women and vulnerable populations in program activities.
• In addition to providing technical guidance and leadership, s/he will foster effective partnerships, representation and outreach with key stakeholders: federal government ministries, regional government bodies, relevant civic organizations and NGOs to coordinate program activities, ensure sustainability, and advance the positive youth development learning agenda.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the mainstreaming of PYD across the program, including supporting staff to understand PYD principles and actively integrate them in their technical, operational, and/or Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) work;
• Coordinate effective partnerships with local youth education and employment institutions, relevant public and private sector partners, civil society and youth-led and youth-serving organizations that the program should seek to engage with, including organizations serving distinct groups of young people and/or with expertise in ethnic inclusion, gender, disability inclusion, and other topics of relevance;
• Implement Gender and Youth Social Inclusion-focused research, including analyses, assessments, and other learning studies to better understand barriers to and entry points for positive youth development with technical teams;
• Design activities that target diverse groups of youth, including age- and developmentally-appropriate activities, and activities that are responsive to and target marginalized youth groups (e.g., young women, youth with disabilities, and Fulbe youth, etc.);
• Strengthen the capacity staff, partners, and stakeholders to integrate gender equity, PYD, and other social inclusion considerations into intervention design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Develop evidence-based gender and youth strategies with program staff and partners to ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of PYD and gender and social inclusion including alignment with the requirements of USAID’s gender and youth policies and strategies;
• Provide support and technical advice to technical and MEL staff on strategies for youth engagement in design, implementation, and MEL;
• Review and provide input to project work plans, with attention to gender, youth and social inclusion dimensions of technical activities and operations;
• Support the MEL team in reviewing indicators, setting targets, planning for data collection, analysis, and reporting, and setting learning priorities around PYD and gender and social inclusion results;
• Contribute to quarterly and annual project reporting and internal documentation as required;
• Disseminate lessons learned among program staff and stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, youth development, international studies, sociology or social sciences required. Master’s degree or equivalent preferred;
• At least 5-7 years of consecutive proven work experience in international youth development, gender and social inclusion and/or integrated cross-sectoral programs or similar donor support initiatives in related areas, including management positions, USAID experience preferred;
• Familiarity with USAID’s Positive Youth Development Framework, including gender and youth policies, and do no harm approach;.
• Solid contextual knowledge of barriers to youth development in Ghana (i.e. issues impacting youth employment opportunities, the non-formal education system, access to healthcare and barriers to practicing healthy behaviors, mechanisms for youth civic engagement etc.);
• Demonstrated experience conducting gender and/or youth analysis, including qualitative data collection;
• Proven interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with staff, donor partners, and government stakeholders at all levels in a culturally sensitive manner;
• Program/project management experience working with rural, underserved populations in conflict-affected areas;
• Demonstrated experience developing youth engagement strategies and approaches, and building the capacity of staff and partners to operationalize these;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity building and professional development in a developing country, preferably in Ghana or West Africa. Experience working in northern Ghana is highly desired;
• Effective oral and written communication skills to make formal and informal; presentations and compose professional and analytical reports and program documents in English.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons are required to send their cover letter and resume (CV) marked “Positive Youth Development Technical Advisor” to:

Ghana.recruitment@jsi.com

Closing Date: 03 November, 2023

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,06 Oct-2023};

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The project is supporting the Ministry of Energy in Ghana in improving the financial sustainability of the energy sector and the framework conditions for promoting investments in renewable energies and energy efficiency and aims at strengthening the Ghanaian climate goals and sustainable and inclusive economic development.
• It also supports the development and implementation of competency-based training programmes (CBT) for RE.

Scope of Role:

• As a Technical TVET Advisor for RE you will be responsible for tasks in the context of the development & implementation of CBT programmes. including technical correct advice, training of teachers and facilitators, revision of training & learning material and providing relevant information to operative partners.
• You will coordinate your tasks effectively with team colleagues and with our partnering institutions.

Tasks:

• Assist project implementation with regard to improving personnel, institutional and cooperation capacities of vocational training institutions for the implementation of demand-oriented initial and continuing training programmes with a focus on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.
• Support cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assist with PR work and cooperate with relevant organizations, nongovernmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects implemented by GIZ, such as other outputs of the SE4C-Project and other projects within the cluster of renewable energy.
• Develop ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, training & learning material, manuals and procedures.
• Assist with general project planning and development of project concepts including preparation, organization and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentations

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree (MSc, MA) in an area related to the project objectives (education, vocational training, engineering,
advisory services in education or for private companies)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Professional experience in the TVET sector is a great asset, in particular: experience in working with training providers or TVET institutions, experience with working in a similar project and experience with a private sector company in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer
applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Very good communication skills and very good negotiation skills
• Very good communication skills in written and oral English
• Team player and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform efficiently in a multicultural work environment
• Very good organizational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/SE4C-TA/22/09 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 October, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,26 Oct-2023};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance

Project Brief:

• The Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the Accra, Ghana ECOWAS region (MOVE) project focuses on building resilient cashew and rice value chains to contribute to the creation of jobs and income in West Africa, with ECOWAS as its main political partner.
• The project is mainly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with co-funding from the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented jointly with numerous private and public partners.
• MOVE intervention countries include Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria.

Scope of Role:

• The junior advisor supports in dealing with all questions arising in this area and identifying relevant problems and issues and assisting in formulating implementation-oriented solutions, as well as further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change.
• You manage knowledge by documenting and disseminating know-how, experience and information. You also assist management with policy issues regarding supply chain programmes, and assist in knowledge management with regards to the Matching Grant Fund projects.

Tasks:

• Develops strategies and technical concepts including guidelines, manuals and procedures, which are ready to be applied and/or replicated.
• Supports in data collection and analysis relating to enabling environment for business development and sustainability measures.
• Supports in reporting from and to Matching Grant partners, and towards funding agencies.
• Carries out specific research tasks which are required for planning the implementation of projects or programmes.
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments.
• Prepares call for research grants, analysis proposals and accompanies implementation of selected research grants.
• Compiles information on his/her area of responsibility and ensures the transfer within the programme as well as with stakeholders.
• Prepares reports, presentation material and appropriate input to the various programme reports and publications including annual reports, etc.
• Plans, coordinates and documents meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects.
• Supports in planning and implementing thematic events, and learning and innovation sessions for peer learning of Matching Grant funds (also online).
• Documents best practices from Matching Grant projects with private partners and research grants for sector learning.
• Researches and writes terms of references for contracts on trainings, workshops, and other events within the project/programme.
• Supports with actors analysis and engagement.
• Assists with learning and innovation meetings and exchange platforms in collaboration with private and public actors.
• Liaises and harmonises approaches and activities with key actors.
• Contributes to thinking on overall strategic direction and approach, primarily through programme level planning and learning processes.

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in political science, public management/policy, development studies, statistics, computer science, information technology or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, excellent writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of English; and basic knowledge in French will be an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in quantitative/qualitative analysis, ability to produce structured reports.
• Knowledge on GIZ processes will be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/MOVE/11/09 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 26 October, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,BSc degree,N/A,02 Oct-2023};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

The Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the Accra, Ghana ECOWAS region (MOVE) project focuses on building resilient cashew and rice value chains to contribute to the creation of jobs and income in West Africa, with ECOWAS as its main political partner. The project is mainly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with co-funding from the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented jointly with numerous private and public partners. MOVE intervention countries include Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria.

Scope of Role:

The Junior Technical Advisor (M&E and Information Technology) supports the team leader and other experts perform technical tasks. He/She carries out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project and develops monitoring structure based on the project log frame, gathered baseline and continuous tracking of indicators towards management and project team. He/She produces regular reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required (e.g. quarterly EU snapshot summaries) and provides technical ICT support for PSD Unit/MGF and HCD on e-learnings

Tasks:

• Collects data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, documenting, and reporting on relevant topics needed by M&E.
• Assists in putting together an overview of project/programme activities, deadlines etc. and presents this regularly at team meetings.
• Facilitates the exchange between partners and project stakeholders, prepare meetings and provide relevant information.
• Carries out specific research tasks which are required for planning the implementation of projects or programmes.
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments.
• In consultation with the technical advisors, prepares and carries out qualitative research projects (developing survey instruments, field trials, training
field staff, organisational preparation in the field, collecting and analysing data).
• Assists in drawing up reports, establishes a project database and supports in communicating, updating and collecting information need by M & E.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, documenting, and reporting on relevant topics needed by M&E.
• Supports the organization and conduction of trainings and workshop and monitor the progress of project activities.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
• Represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf.

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

• BSc degree in Information Technology or any related field.
• Knowledge on Matching Grant Fund Project will be an advantage.
• Knowledge on GIZ processes will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in website management and GIZ software systems like SAP.
• Have a minimum of 2 years professional experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. data analysis programmes like SPSS, Power BI etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in quantitative/qualitative analysis, ability to produce structured reports.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English; and basic knowledge in French will be an advantage.
• Willingness to updated skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/MOVE/18/09 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 02 October, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,N/A,08 Sep-2023};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The Sustainable Energy for Climate Protection (SE4C) project is supporting the Ministry of Ghana in improving the financial sustainability of the energy sector and the framework conditions for promoting investments in renewable energies and energy efficiency and aims at strengthening the Ghanaian climate goals and sustainable and inclusive economic development.

Scope of Role:

• The intern will be part of two components of the SE4C project: public utilities and private sector. The job will entail working with both component teams, supervised by the component manager, to support successful project implementation.
• The intern will take over a variety of tasks, supporting the organization of workshops and meetings, including follow-up tasks and knowledge management, as well as supporting the daily work of the technical team.

Tasks:

• Support the design and preparation of workshops, seminars and other events, from preparation to follow-up work.
• Draft invitation letters, meeting agendas, preparing participants’ lists.
• Take meeting minutes and support with documentation of workshop outcomes.
• Contribute to the reporting and knowledge management of the SE4C project.
• Contribute to the timely implementation of workplans.
• Support regular engagements with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Student currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme or a graduate, having finished their Bachelor’s degree in the field of business administration, business management, accounting, renewable energies, energy efficiency, climate management, development studies or related fields (who is seeking an internship opportunity to enhance skills acquired from national service or earlier internships).
• Foundational knowledge and strong interest in renewable energies, especially solar energy, energy efficiency, climate protection, and private sector cooperation and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Motivated team player with an organized, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach.
• Excellent command of the English language (written & spoken).
• Ideally, you have already gained some practical experience in international cooperation.
• The use of all Microsoft suite.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/SE4C/01/09 in the subject line.

Closing Date: 08 September, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,27 Jul-2023};

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

In the context of the global project “Centres for Migration and Development (CMD)” GIZ is operating the “Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development”. The Centre is co-funded by the European Union. Its mandate is to provide jobseekers with information and advisory counselling on the employment opportunities in Ghana and abroad. It does so by working in three components:
1) Facilitating development oriented regular (intraregional and supraregional) migration; 2) Supporting the reintegration of returned
migrants as well as the economic participation of persons with vulnerabilities and 3) Capacity building for the Ministry of Employment
and Labour Relations (MELR) and its Labour department (LD)

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor will carry out advisory services in the above-mentioned frame to individuals seeking counselling and persons who are interested in migrating abroad or those who need reintegration support.

Tasks:

• Work in a team of advisors under the supervision of the Centre’s Component Manager
• Counsel and advice clients of GEC on regular migration and reintegration (assistance, advice, and guidance)
• Provide inputs of her/his work for the capacity building activities of GEC towards MELR/LD
• Organize events related to the mandate of GEC.
• Research, review, prepare and forward relevant reports and documents including detailed summaries, research notes and briefings
• Prepare and present policy recommendations based on the research and analyses.
• Support the project planning and concept design, including the preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their
implementation.
• Impact monitoring, quality management, communication, and documentation of the proper implementation of project plans and
activities in close consultation with partner institutions.
• Networking and cooperation with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders (including non-governmental agencies, research
institutes, business and other projects and donors) to maintain good working relationships and to cooperate towards the project’s objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in social sciences or any other project related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in one of the fields: research, social advice, public policies, and other project
related fields.
• Professional experience on Monitoring and Evaluation, Report writing, Survey/Data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral English and Ghanaian language skills; German working knowledge would be an asset.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including the data analyses/processing packages.
• Familiarity with the administrative, political and policy environment in Ghana and in the West African region.
• Ability to build strong relationships with partners, officials, media, and civil society.
• A strong capacity for effective teamwork, high degree of flexibility, ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Willingness to travel in- and outside the country

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/CMB-TA/11/07 in the subject line.

Closing Date: 27 July, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion
are encouraged to apply.

{Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,N/A,31 Jul-2023};

Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the leading anti-corruption Civil Society Organisation in Ghana, which is the Ghana Chapter of Transparency International, has launched a search for an Executive Director.

JOB SUMMARY

• The position demands an individual with an understanding and knowledge of governance, leadership and anti-corruption issues, coalition building, research and policy advocacy, partnership development and fundraising, to promote transparency and accountability issues at the national, regional and global levels;
• The position also demands an individual who is not a member or an officer of a political party, and has publicly or actively not engaged in partisan politics.
• The Executive Director is the administrative head of the GII Secretariat and is responsible to the GII Board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director shall be responsible for:

• Developing GII’s policies and strategies to shape and influence national, international and multinational policies on the connections between corruption and development agendas;
• Building partnerships and collaborating with institutions that can help address issues of corruption and its destabilising impact on the well-being of people;
• Representing GII in forums and building partnerships needed to advance its mandate as well as working to secure broad buy-in transparency and accountability from stakeholders;
• Developing and maintaining relationships and influencing policy decisions by the Government and other key stakeholders;
• Efficiently and effectively managing the human and material resources of GII;
• Developing and implementing fundraising strategies to mobilise resources to meet funding requirements of programmes and administration to ensure the realisation of GII’s mandate;
• Serving as Secretary to the Board of Directors and ensuring that GII fulfills its legal obligations under the laws of the country;

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Law, Governance, International Development, the Social and Management Sciences and Media;
• A continuous working experience in senior management/leadership positions, preferably with five years in a governance-related CSO;
• A strong working background on transparency and anti-corruption issues;
• Proven experience in engaging with, and influencing government, policy institutions and other key players in governance policies and legislation;
• Strong executive-level financial management experience, including demonstrated experience of successfully managing and leading teams, fundraising and understanding financial reports;

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the national and global development agenda and the role of anticorruption and good governance in that agenda;
• Networking abilities, especially with local and national Civil Society Organisations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, including regional and sub-regional groups;
• Ability to lead, engage, and collaborate with individuals across various disciplines, cultures and backgrounds, especially staff members, to achieve shared goals;
• Ability to conceptualise, develop and implement programmes designed to influence and persuade in a non-confrontational manner;
• Ability to utilise strong analytical, critical decision-making and strategic planning skills;
• Ability to raise funds for civil society programmes and administration;
• Strong interpersonal skills, presence and ability to effectively build strong relationships both internally and externally to the organisation;
• A reputation for high ethical standards and integrity;
• Be computer literate.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letters to:

The Board Chairman
Ghana Integrity Initiative,
P.M.B. CT 317, Cantonments,
House No.21 Abelemkpe Road, Abelemkpe
Accra

OR

gii_career@yahoo.com

Indicate: “SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR” on your letter or e-mail.

Closing Date: 31 July, 2023

{World Food Programme (WFP),Accra,Full-Time, GH,NVTI,N/A,25 Jul-2023};

ABOUT WFP:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency in the fight against hunger worldwide. WFP’s mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP is supporting the Government of Ghana to accelerate the attainment of its vision of economic self-sufficiency articulated in the Ghana Beyond Aid Charter (GBA). Through its Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), WFP is supporting national development with an integrated food system, nutrition and social protection programme which hinges on private sector participation in the prevention of malnutrition, transformation of agricultural value chains, strengthening of social protection, early warning, disaster preparedness and response systems.

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Business Support Assistant (Communications) will be under the guidance of the Communications Assistant (Digital and Multimedia) with overall supervision of the Partnerships and Communications Officer. The incumbent’s duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow up on administrative requests of the Partnerships and Communications Unit
• Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks interfacing the unit and other functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.
• Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organized and readily available for use.
• Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
• Assist in taking good quality photographs for publications, traditional and social media, and WFP HQ photo bank.
• Design publications, electronic flyers, infographics, fractographic and other graphic designing in accordance with WFP’s branding guidelines.
• Develop short videos for social media and internal communications
• Assist in the production of documentaries (Storyboarding, interviewing, videoing and post-production)
• Utilize online platforms such as Trello Board, Airtable, and the multimedia hub to manage digital assets
• Assist in developing innovative ways to enhance the visibility of CO’s work to targeted audiences
• Develop social media messages and strategies aligned with a chosen campaign.
• Draft articles and stories
• Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of first degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Motion Picture photography or any other related qualification.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:

• A minimum of five years of progressive work experience in Communications or Motion Picture Photography.
• Demonstrate responsibility, proactiveness and initiative to respond and/or act independently under minimal supervision and general guidance.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written English language

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 25 July, 2023

{GIZ Ghana,Sunyani,Full-Time, GH,Masters/MSc,6 years,18 Apr-2023};

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The Supporting Private and Financial Sector (PFS) programme was commissioned in January 2023 for a period of three years.
• The programme aims to improve the employment situation of MSMEs in five regions of Ghana, i.e., Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono
East and Ahafo. It has five outputs namely, support for financial services, service offering through regional networks for MSMEs;
employment services for returnees and migrants; green economy measures; and foundations for vaccine production.

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor will be working in the output of service offering through regional networks for MSMEs.
• He/She will be responsible for daily implementation and operational aspects of all service providers in the regional network.
• He/she will support the PFS through the provision of technical assistance and advice to the programme partners / service providers and ensure the operationalisation of activities within the regional network of service providers for MSMEs with a focus on integration of financial,
business development and employment service providers in the regional network.

Tasks:

• Supports the coordination, liaison and advice to the partner organisations in the regional network of service providers for MSMEs.
• Coordinates and assists in preparing, planning, implementing and monitoring of programme plans and activities in close consultation and coordination with counterparts.
• Participates in formulating action plans and helps synchronise the planning and budgeting system with counterparts
• Jointly responsible with partner institutions for preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other programme activities.
• Regularly consults with the GIZ officer responsible for the implementation of the project within the regions

Qualification Required & Experience

• University qualification (Masters/MSc) in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or any relevant area.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ professional experience in a comparable position with a development organisation
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience on the topic of facilitating relationship between Business Development Service provider/Financial Service Providers/ employment service providers, working with programs that are of a similar scope and complexity in Ghana specifically within the context of private and financial sector development or any other comparable institutions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal, communication, management, and organisational skills.
• Possess strong command of English language (both written and oral); knowledge of German language is an asset
• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes

Location: Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/SPFS-BD/04/04 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 18 April, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

{GIZ Ghana,Wa,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,05 Apr-2023};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The REACH project seeks to build Climate Resilience across 14 districts in northern Ghana.
• Through extensive capacity building measures on Conservation Agriculture, Community Engagement and improved planning and policies
on District level, the challenges of climate change for rural areas are tackled.
• The Project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
• It is part of the EU Ghana Agricultural Programme which is implemented together with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Ghana (MoFA).

Scope of Role:

• As an Advisor for Rural Development you are responsible to identify, develop and implement processes that anchor knowledge on climate resilient agricultural production methodologies within the agricultural sector.
• For this you work together with the Agricultural Extension Service of MoFA, NGOs as well as the Private Sector.
• Within the project you cooperate with other units to develop measures on behavioural change as well as innovative approaches to engage
communities within their livelihoods.

Tasks:

• Provide technical advice to improve agricultural extension outreach in northern Ghana, to develop community action plans as well as for knowledge management on agricultural practices, especially on Conservation Agriculture
• Conceptualisation of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for the joint implementation of rural development approaches
• Establishing conceptual links and integrated solutions with other units of the project, esp. GIS, ICT and Communication.
• Advising partners in the field of Conservation Agriculture, Community Engagement and other Rural Development topics.
• Take over responsibility for implementation of processes guided by the production unit as well as other specific tasks.
• Prepare terms of reference, budgets, surveys, specifications and other documents to contract service providers or procure goods.
• Monitor and supervise activities and responsibilities of external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations on the procurement of agrochemicals and other agro inputs

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in Rural Development, Agronomy, Agroecology, Agricultural Extension, Community Development or any other relevant field for the position.
• 5 years’ professional experience in the field of Rural Development with a focus on Extension Services, Climate Change, Conservation Agriculture and/or Community Engagement as well as experience in working with public sector institutions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and create and maintain effective relationships with private companies and government personnel
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of English; Knowledge of local languages of Upper West is a strong asset.
• Good knowledge of the cultural dimensions and undertones in the Upper West Region
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation and negotiation skills

Location: Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2023/REACH-RD/03/22 in the subject line.

If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Pro-TIP: Want to stand out from other applicants? We encourage you to include a 1-2min video why you are excited about that opportunity
and what unique value you can bring to the project.

Closing Date: 05 April, 2023

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.