{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.

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,06 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:

GIZ has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union to implement the Joint Action “Migration, Jobs and Development”. The aim is to provide economic and social reintegration measures for returned and jobseekers, capacity building for members of employment promotion institutions, engaging diaspora organisations, pursuing legal pathways of labour migration and establishing regional employment promotion networks

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor for Regular Migration shall manage and promote the implementation of legal pathways of labour and educational migration between Ghana and Germany, Europe and in the West African subregion in the context of the EU-Germany joint action on “Jobs, Migration and Development”.
• He/She shall also support all activities in the field of regular migration for the social and economic development in Ghana, by working
in close consultation with the coordinator, the project manager and other staff members of the Programme Migration for Development and the
Programme “Support to the Private and Financial Sector”

Tasks:

• Supporting with the development or revision of schemes on education or labour migration/mobility between Ghana and Germany, Europe
and others.
• Engaging policy makers and implementers from public and private sector as well as from EUMS through facilitation multi-stakeholder
engagement on development-oriented models of regular migration.
• Conducting capacity development to local service providers on regular migration.
• Researching and developing an overview of currently existing regular migration channels and current interventions related to the enhancement of them, setting up of a coordination mechanism.
• Coordinating the setting up of a “Europe Desk” at PECs or similar institutions in Ghana for information on regular migration options
• Supporting the advisor’s team of the Ghanaian-European Centre with information on regular migration pathways to Germany and Europe.
• Engaging in counselling activities of clients of the GEC on issues of regular migration to Germany and Europe as well as in the West African subregion.
• Link up and identify synergies with other interventions of German and European development cooperation and engaging in modes of
cooperation.
• Liaising with relevant political and implementation partners on technical level.
• Implementing capacity building measures for relevant actors on regular labour migration, e.g. for recruitment agencies.
• Preparing reports relevant to this technical area.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field.
• Professional experience in planning and implementation of projects
• Technical knowledge and experience in labour migration, education and training
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Good understanding of the topic of migration, its place in Ghanaian society and significant actors.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; a working knowledge of German is an asset.
• Strong managerial, organisational, social competence skills and ability to easily adapt and manage change.
• Very strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Experience with EU projects is an asset.

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/PFS/23/03 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 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,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,06 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:

GIZ has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union
to implement the Joint Action “Migration, Jobs and Development”. The aim is to provide economic and social reintegration measures for
returned and jobseekers, capacity building for members of employment promotion institutions, engaging diaspora organisations, pursuing legal
pathways of labour migration and establishing regional employment promotion networks.

Scope of Role:

The Technical Advisor for Diaspora Engagement shall manage and promote the topic of diaspora engagement in Ghana in the context of the EUGermany joint action on “Jobs, Migration and Development”. He/She shall support all activities in the field of diaspora contributions for the
social and economic development in Ghana and will work in close consultation with the coordinator, the project manager and other staff members
of the Programme Migration and Diaspora and the Programme “Support to the Private and Financial Sector”.

Tasks:

• Coordinate the engagement of diaspora organisations to mobilise know how transfer (e.g. in form of technical missions or cooperative
projects with local NGOs) to Ghana
• Coordinate the engagement of diaspora members for short- and long-term return to Ghana to enter development-relevant assignments.
• Support networking and awareness raising activities with Ghanaian diaspora in Germany and Europe on issues of engagement in Ghana.
• Liaise with projects team and relevant actors on regional economic development on issues of diaspora involvement in regional economic
development, promoting involvement of diaspora in such networks.
• Support the participation of diaspora in regional employment promotion networks.
• Link up and identify synergies with other interventions of German and European development cooperation and engage in modes of
cooperation.
• Developing interventions in this area which focus particularly on the inclusion and empowerment of women and vulnerable groups.
• Support collaboration between diaspora organisations and local NGOs on development-oriented projects and coordinate grant agreements.
• Implement capacity building interventions for diaspora organisations and diaspora.
• Develop interventions in this area which focus particularly on the inclusion and empowerment of women and vulnerable group

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field.
• Qualification in Business Management/Administration, Project management will be an advantage.
• Technical knowledge and experience in diaspora engagement.
• Professional experience in planning and implementation of projects.
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g.
MS Office).
• Good understanding of the Ghanaian diaspora, its place in society and significant actors.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; a working knowledge of German is an asset.
• Strong managerial, organisational, social competence skills and ability to easily adapt and manage change.
• Experience with EU projects is an asset.

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/PFS/24/03 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 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.