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Job Vacancy For Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator At VSO International (Ashanti Region)

Posted on: December 30th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{VSO International,Accra,Full-Time, GH, N/A, N/A,05 Jan-2016};

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

•   VSO Ghana is an implementing Partner (IP) of the Cocoa Life Programme in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
•   The Cocoa Life Programme is been expanded to 116 communities in 3 districts namely Atwima Mponua District, Asunafo South District and Ahafo Ano North District in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions.
•   The programme aims at improving the productivity of cocoa farms and farmers’ incomes from cocoa production, diversification of cocoa farmers’ incomes into livelihoods activities complementary to cocoa farming and improving cocoa communities’ access to quality social services, and institutional strengthening/engagement. Gender, sustainable environmental management and child labour are cross-cutting themes being addressed as well.
•   Thus, VSO Ghana is seeking to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator (1) to join its team.
•   The MEL Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) functions are delivered and providing evidence of our impact, contributing to learning, and improving MEL at the project design and delivery stages.
•   S/he will work closely with the other Cocoa Life programme staff and will be expected to lead on MEL system implementation including monitoring, accountability initiatives, support evaluations, compile lessons learnt.
•   The post holder will be expected to mentor and/or ensure capacity building for the Cocoa Life team.
•   The position reports to the Programme Manager and is located in one of the districts mentioned above.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills, qualifications and experience required

• The successful candidate will be dynamic, proactive and strategic, with proven experience in monitoring and evaluation work, community development work, project management and effective team player, possessing excellent interpersonal and communications skills, strategic thinking, leadership, representation, networking and partnership-building capacities.

Location: Nyinahin, Ashanti Region

How To Apply For The Job

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for.

To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 05 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Operations Manager At ACDI/VOCA (Tamale)

Posted on: December 14th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{ACDI/VOCA,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,23 Dec-2015};

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy, Based in Washington, D.C, ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to be based in the Tamale Office for a multi-year USAID-funded project.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

•   Work closely with Deputy Chief of Party (Technical) to provide administrative support for northern Ghana operations to ensure that all deliverable are provided, stakeholders are engaged, all project staff are appropriately managed and supported and results are achieved.
•   Ensure the smooth administration of the Tamale Office, including human resource management, finance and logistics, and support the Wa and Bolga offices as well
•   Support the Deputy Chief of Party to ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with ACDI/VOCA and USAID policies, and that all project staff and partners are effectively advised and supported to understand and apply these policies in their daily work
•   Lead the development and/or management of budgets for the Tamale project office, and provide substantial guidance and other appropriate assistance to senior staff in managing their budgets effectively
•   Assure regular and effective monitoring of the Tamale Office’s overall budget and specific program budgets, including review of local cost sheets, preparation of pipelines for locally generated expenses and use of budget and financial tracking information for effective program management, planning and decision making
•   Lead the improvement of the project’s finance and accounting systems in Tamale, including money transfers, vouchers, petty cash management, and authorization policies to assure appropriate, transparent and timely management of the project’s financial resources and cash disbursements
•   Assure the smooth organization of project events and within the most cost-effective means
•   Supervise and provide timely and appropriate guidance and support to assure the high performance of the Accountant and Office Manager.
•   Ensure effective and efficient use of project resources, including vehicles and equipment, in accordance with the organization’s policies
•   Liaise with the ACDI/VOCA Accra Head Office on all administrative and financial issues, and ensure the smooth implementation of policy directives
. Support the office manager on procurement and staff management, in accordance with ACDI/VOCA’s policies and procedures.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in management or related field
•   Minimum of ten years of progressive work experience including a minimum of five years in a management position providing administrative oversight and management systems development and implementation leadership
•   Experience working on agricultural projects funded by donors, particularly USAID will be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•   Strong analytical and problem solving skills. accuracy and attention to detail
•   Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel and other relevant computer applications
•   Ability to work with minimal guidance and manage priorities and work flow
•   Versatility, flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines with changing priorities
•   Relationship building skills. Demonstrate ability to work in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills as necessary to work effectively with persons on all levels both inside and outside the company.
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume CV to:-

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 23 December, 2015

Job Vacancy For Political Corruption Officers At Corruption Watch

Posted on: December 14th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Corruption Watch,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, N/A,13 Jan-2016};

Corruption Watch is building a team in the following units of the organization and require candidates who are courageous, enthusiastic and have the passion to work eagerly to eliminate corruption from Ghanaian society. We are therefore looking for enthusiastic, committed and dedicated people to work in the following areas within the organization: Political Corruption

Competencies and Values for all applicants

•   Passion to fight corruption
•   Uphold the values of integrity, accountability and social justice
•   Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of Corruption Watch
•   Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Summary of functions for categories

•   Conduct research and studies on political corruption at both local and national level.
•   Encourage transparency and accountability at the political sector
•   Advocate on corrupt issues relating to public sector budget, parliament and local government.
•   Conduct research and studies on public service delivery in state institutions.
•   Encourage people’s participation in management of public services, public funds and monitoring the quality of public service
•   Advocate on corrupt issues emanating from public service delivery and fund management.
•   Corruption Trend Analysis

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BA or Master’s degree in law, public policy, political science, social sciences or other relevant fields.
•   Very good knowledge on anti-corruption, rule of law and governance issues at local and national level.
•   Relevant experience in research and quantitative data analysis using any data analysis software
•   Experience/knowledge in data collection using various innovative methods such as citizens report cards etc.
•   Experience/knowledge in conducting monitoring and evaluation.
•   Knowledge on logistics and procurement practices and in the public sector will be advantageous but not a requirement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates who are interested and can work for this mission should please send your application letters and CVs to:

corruptionwatchghana@gmail.com indicating any of the areas you are interested to work on.

Closing Date: 13 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist At Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP)

Posted on: December 14th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 5 years,07 Jan-2016};

Job Description

In the discharge of his/her duties, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will perform the following duties:

•   Lead the development of a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and System for the NTU.     •   Lead, oversee, and contribute to details of M&E activities scheduled during
•   the first year of implementation such as Targeting Process Evaluations and Spot checks
•   Lead and/or contribute to M&E capacity building and training activities.
•   Ensure the development and adherence to a data security system that is in compliance with national and international research ethics standards.
•   Advise and support the NTU Coordinator and entire NTU team on performance and Impact Evaluation strategies and other evaluations/studies.
•   Perform major data analvsls on targeting performance: both Intermediate outcomes, and long term impacts of the NTS, together with the Data Analysis Officer.
•   Lead the preparation of Terms of Reference for surveys, studies and for periodic engagements of consultants/ firms, as needed.
•   Prepare relevant technical briefing papers, and status updates concerning M&E strategies and activities for NTS shareholders.
•   Prepare Quarterly and Annual M&E reports for submission to the High Level National Steering Committee on Social Protection, as requested.
•   Contribute to the management of the Unit through timely processing and dissemination of M&E findings and best practices to faCilitate evidence-based planning, learning and unit decision-making.
•   Undertake periodic review of the implementation and operation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism; including the preparation of best practices and lessons learned.
•   Facilitate working relationships with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies implementing Social Protection interventions.
•   Undertake any other related assignment from the Coordinator of the Unit and/or the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection.

Reporting Responsibility
• In the discharge of his/her duties, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the Coordinator of the National Targeting Unit. He/She shall prepare and present quarterly performance to the High level Steering Committee on Social Protection.

Duration of Assignment
• The Contract will last for one (1) year initially, but renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Masters Degree in publiC policy, social policy, economics or other related fields is required.
•   A professional certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
•   At least five (5) years professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in an International, NGO, Public or For-Profit organization.
•   At least five (5) years of proven managerial and implementation experience in a large Sodal Protection programme. Intemational experience in Social
•   Protection and targeting is an advantage.
•   Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.
•   A strong background in statistical analysis and use of statistical software is a major advantage
•   Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet management (Microsoft office suite) is necessary.
•   Excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
•   Demonstrated ability-to build, manage and work in a team.
•   Be willing to travel to the field for long periods of time particularly in preparation for and during data collection activities

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send CVs to:-

National Coordinator, National Targeting Unit
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
P. O. Box MBO 186
Ministries,
Accra, Ghana

k.awity@gnhr.gov.gh

Closing Date: 07 January, 2016

• PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY THE TITLE OF THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ON THE ENVELOPE.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Democracy and Human Rights Coordinator At American Embassy

Posted on: December 11th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{American Embassy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 1 years,23 Dec-2015};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Democracy and Human Rights Coordinator.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Political Officer(Human Rights), the incumbent coordinates the implementation of the Democracy and Human Rights portfolio, which includes: rights of persons with disabilities; rights of lesbian , gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex(LGBTI) persons; gender equality; harmful traditional practices; prison conditions; status of refugees; religious freedom and Muslim outreach; modern slavery including child labor and trafficking in persons; social welfare; and efforts to promote good governance and greater government responsiveness to citizens.

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: A Bachelor’s Degree is required in any of the following areas: social science, political science, political theory, comparative politics, international relations, national security, foreign policy, government, economics, human rights, democratization, criminal justice and law.
•   EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year experience in monitoring human rights issues or managing social science programs.
•   LANGUAGE: English Level IV- Fluent. A high degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language is required. (This 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:

•   USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
•   USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
•   FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

•   Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
•   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.
•   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.
•   The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a SECRET level security clearance.
•   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.

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, degrees, etc.)

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).

WHERE TO APPLY:

Human Resources Office 0302-741000

Mailing Address:

Human Resource Office
Through the Mailroom Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP 194, Accra
FAX Number: 0302-741389

E-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 23 December, 2015

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.

Job Vacancy For Head of Corporate Services At British High Commission

Posted on: December 11th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{British High Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GHS 7326 Per Month,N/A,3 years,15 Jan-2016};

POSITION: HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES
SECTION: CORPORATE SERVICES
GRADE: C5
POSITION TYPE: 3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: GHS 7,326 PER MONTH

Main purpose of job:

This is an exciting and fast-paced job that offers the chance to manage the Corporate Services (CS) of a leading foreign mission in Ghana.

The Head of Corporate Services is responsible for the British High Commission’s (BHC) overall CS strategy and delivery of this. They will lead a large section, and support all UK Government Departments represented in the British High Commission to deliver UK objectives as one team. Within this, they will have specific line-management for business-critical teams.

The Head will oversee the provision of the full range of CS activity in line with best practice and standards, whilst ensuring value for money. They will also continue to innovate and implement change programmes to streamline CS – working closely with the Regional Hubs in London and Pretoria.

The CS Section consists of teams responsible for office and residential estate; security; procurement; finance; human resources; transport; technical maintenance; IT and protocol.

Main elements of the job

Strategic:

•   Plan for future corporate service needs across the BHC, developing and implementing strategies, and adapting the CS section as necessary in order to deliver appropriate services;
•   Take strategic budgetary and staffing decisions;
•   Identify risks to delivery and make timely recommendations to address them;
•   Contribute to the strategic vision of the BHC as part of the senior leadership team;
•   Support wider Foreign and Commonwealth Office change programmes by contributing to strategic debates drawing on local experience.

Management and Leadership:

•   With the support of a deputy, oversee the work of a CS Section of over 90 staff (half of whom are technical/maintenance trades people managed by a Technical Works Supervisor);
•   Lead the CS Section, providing direction and advice while maintaining a high level of customer-satisfaction through regular engagement on change and standards;
•   Overall management of a large and complex budget run on a day to day basis by a Finance Manager;
•   Meet with key contacts (eg legal adviser, security contractor etc) to ensure high quality external services and address shortfalls;
•   Represent the CS Section effectively in discussions with other sections of the BHC, including regular meetings with the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner.

Customer Focus:

•   Monitor quality of services, ensuring monthly KPI reporting and seeking and responding to customer feedback;
•   Deal with problems escalated by the Deputy Head of CS;
•   Member of the Leadership Committee chaired by the High Commissioner, plus the Housing and Security Committees.

Compliance:

• Ensure quality, value for money and compliance with FCO guidance, the UK Government’s rules and annual audit (ACCA) statements (eg health & safety, procurement, counter-fraud, accounting)

Resources Managed:
Direct line manager for 3 staff members, countersigning officer for 6 others. Budget £6m approx.

Learning and Development Opportunities

• There will be on-the-job training initially on the High Commission’s operating systems, support from the current Head of Corporate Services and a one week CSM course in the UK.
• The High Commission offers excellent online training, available to all staff, which is both job-specific and offers wider development opportunity. We offer a good L&D environment and encourage staff to develop their skills and expertise. Job shadowing etc is actively encouraged.

Key competences required

•   Managing a quality service
•   Leading & communicating
•   Making effective decisions
•   Seeing the big picture
•   Changing & improving
•   Collaborating & partnering

Language requirements:
Fluent in Spoken and Written English

Qualification Required & Experience

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

•   Qualified (graduate level) professional, ideally at least three years’ direct experience managing corporate services;
•   Ability to be security cleared to work in a sensitive environment;
•   Experience of financial and budget forecasting and management;
•   Excellent team player, displaying strong leadership skills and ability to delegate;
•   Sound judgement and prioritising in a fast-paced work environment, delivering to deadlines;
•   Strong self-organisation, confident, ability to be flexible and resilient, sense of humour;
•   Show exemplary levels of integrity and observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies;
•   Demonstrate an understanding of the welfare needs of expatriate workers in Accra;
•   Strong IT skills using Microsoft software and an understanding of Oracle based systems;

Salary: GHS 7,326 Per Month

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

NOTE:

•   All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
•   The British High Commission in Accra is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
•   Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.
•   Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
•   Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
•   If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

Given the nature of this role, employment will be subject to obtaining the appropriate security clearance. Please note that nationals of UK, EU countries, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand are more likely to meet this requirement. However any other national capable of being cleared to minimum relatively high level can also apply.

To Apply

All applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV in English and attached Application form, by email to: Recruitment.Africa3@fco.gov.uk also indicate where you saw the advert on your cover letter.

•   Please submit only the requested documents.
•   Please also ensure that your email including attachments is no larger than 2 megabytes, otherwise it may be rejected by your email system or the systems through which it will pass en route to us.
•   Internal applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent (last 24 months) appraisals to the same email address.
•   All candidates: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 37/15 ACC, and the position you are applying for.
•   Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 37/15 ACC, and the position you are applying for, and also indicate that you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.

Closing Date: 06 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Officer At Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO)

Posted on: December 10th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO),Cotonou-BENIN,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,22 Dec-2015};

Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Supervision: ALCO Executive Secretary
Contract duration: Two (02) years, renewable
Job start date: February 1, 2016
Work place: Cotonou (BENIN)

Background and Justification

• The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.

• During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.

• Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.

• Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin

Description of duties

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, in collaboration with health authorities, partners as well as ALCO’s team, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:

•   Develop, implementand evaluate the Project Monitoring Evaluation Planand measureboth theprogress and performance of the project atprogrammatic level;
•   Develop/review data collection tools, train the users of these tools on their correct use;
•   Ensure complete and timely reporting through the implementationof an efficient data management system fromthe provision of data collection tools to reporting;
•   Ensure the analysis of data fromInformation Unit, health centersand NGOS;
•   Ensure data quality through the establishment of a data Quality Assurance system;
•   Provide Technical Assistance to health centers, NGOSand the team in charge of Monitoring Evaluation of ALCO’s partners in data collection and analysis, data assessment and use between health providers in view of improving the quality of services offered;
•   Develop, implementand analyze together with Monitoring Evaluation team targeted assessments based on needs;
•   Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and AIDS through NAP and the health informationdepartments as well as health centers in the Monitoring Evaluation of HIV support service, including the development or review of tools such as patient records, registers and data management systems;
•   Provide support to the Ministry of Health and Aids in the assessment of HIV/AIDS programs, the development of new programs and the development or review of national indicators;
•   Establish a network of on-site data managers of ALCOin view of improving the quality of data generated and their analysis;
•   Oversee the monthly collection of support data from ALCO sites;
•   Develop the monthly and quarterly report drafted within deadlines;
•   Build the capacities of data managers from districts and health regions;
•   Ensure and supervise the implementationof on-site Monitoring Evaluation updated tools;
•   Manage the design and installation of Monitoring Evaluation equipment, the procurement of the equipment, training and maintenance in both health districts and training centers;
•   Oversee the development and implementationof data quality control system, data quality assurance for the activities of the programs as well as Data Quality Audit;
•   Provide support to ALCO research projects;
•   Establish and maintain good working relations with main State Workers, partners and NGOS;
•   Supervise the entire ALCO’s Monitoring Evaluation technical staff;

Qualification Required & Experience

Required profile and competence

•   The incumbent candidate must hold a graduate degree in statistics, social science or medicine with a major in public health;
•   Must have been trained in Monitoring and Evaluation;
•   Must have over (05) years experience in health projects/programs monitoring and evaluation;
•   Must have very good experience in project management;
•   Must have proven experience in HIV activities data management;
•   Ability to develop a database is an asset;
•   Must have good knowledge of data management at health district level;
•   Must have good knowledge of the health system within ALCO’s member countries;
•   Must have good communication skills, work experience with at least one of the health information department of ALCO’s member countries;
•   Must be able to work under pressure and be a team player;
•   Must have good control of both written and spoken French and English;
•   Must have good knowledge of statistical software (Access, Epi Info, SPSS, …) and computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint );
•   Must be available to travel frequently (at least 25% of the time);
•   Must be able to work under pressure;
•   Must be able to work in a multicultural environment.

Location: Cotonou (BENIN)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation, a copy of their degrees, three professional references and their expected salary range to:-

ci.recruitment@deloitte.com

Closing Date: 22 December, 2015

Only preselected candidates will be contacted

Job Vacancy For Community Mobilization and Human Rights Officer At Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO)

Posted on: December 10th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO),Cotonou-BENIN,Full-Time, GH,Masters degree,8 years,15 Dec-2015};

Job title: Community Mobilization and Human Rights Officer
Supervision: Program Officer
Contract duration: Two (02) years, renewable
Job start date: February 1, 2016
Work place: Cotonou (BENIN)

Background and Justification

• Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Community Mobilization and Human Rights Officer who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin

Description of duties

Under the direct supervision of theProgram Officer,the Community Mobilization and Human Rights Officer will ensure the implementation of community mobilization and human rights activities in the framework of Global Fund new funding mechanism.

In terms of Policies and strategy development

Contribute to the definition of community programs and the formulation of the strategy for the implementation of community-based activities in ALCO’s member countries;

Define procedures for community-based activities:

•   The road map describing the organization of community-based activities;
•   The criteria for the selection and implementation of community actors (PE, community network, NGOS);
•   Evaluation system for advisors and community actors;
•   Design training modules and communication materials for behavioral change;
•   Definition and adaptation of communication and education approaches (IEC/CBC);
•   Design data collection tools in collaboration with other members of ALCO team, particularly the Monitoring Evaluation office;
•   Facilitate the assessment of the legal and social environment in the context of HIV within ALCO member countries;
•   Identify obstacles to the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for the benefit of key populations;
•   Contribute to the definition of a community based regional program for human rights and gender in the context of HIV;
•   Support the development of a regional strategy for advocacy in view of minimizing or even removing legal obstacles in the framework of key populations access to health care;
•   Support the development and definition of a regional program for human rights and the fight against gender based violence (GBV),especially in terms of freedom of movement of goods and persons;

In terms of implementation

•   Coordinate the implementation of community-based activities in the framework of Global Fund new funding mechanism;
•   Support NGOS/Associations in the development and implementation ofIEC /CBC community based activities and the promotion of ALCO’s activities within the community;
•   Support NGOS/Associations in the development and definition of an action plan for the implementation of activities at the regional level;
•   Collect, compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual activities reports in view of drawing conclusion;
•   Support the design and updating of monitoring and evaluation plan for ALCO indicators;
•   Coordinate human rights and gender activities in favor of key populations(SW , MSM) in the framework of the new funding mechanism;
•   Design data collection tools in collaboration with other members of ALCO team for human rights and gender component.
•   Support NGOS/Associations to record cases of human rights as well as GBV and to make official complaint if necessary;
•   Supporting NGOS/Associations of key populations in the development of their action plan in view of the implementation of human rights and gender activities in the context of HIV;

In terms of capacity building

•   Identify and plan the needs in training and mentoring in favor of NGOS/Associations, key populations and local actors (community network etc. )on quarterly basis;
•   Organize and conduct the training of supervisory staff of NGOS/identity associations in terms of human rights, GBV, and legal counseling in ALCO member countries;
•   Ensure the training of NGOS/identity and community associations in the daily management of their activities;
•   Train actors in the implementation of community based prevention activities (STI, VCT, outreach programs);
•   Identify and plan the needs in training and mentoring in favor of NGOS/Associations of key populations in terms of human rights and gender inthe context of HIV;
•   Participate in the development of educational materials for training and outreach programs;
•   Organize and conduct the training of supervisory staff of NGOS/Associations of key populations in terms of human rights and gender in the context of HIV;
•   Collect, compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual activities reports from NGOS/Associations of key populations;
•   Ensure the design and updating of monitoring and evaluation plan for ALCO indicators;

In terms of supervision of activities

•   Ensure proper and efficient implementation of activities by the actors according to the action plan validated by ALCO;
•   Conduct quarterly missions for the supervision of activities carried out by NGOS/Associations;
•   Ensure any other duty requested by the Management;

In terms of partnership and networking

•   Support NGOS/Associations of key populations (SW, MSM, and IDUS) with the establishment of networks/platform for discussion and knowledge exchange;
•   Support the establishment of peer educator/community advisor in favor of reference and counter-reference activities;
•   Establish contacts in view of strengthening ALCO partnership with Donors;
•   Promote all actions and interventions conducted by ALCO in member countries;
•   Serve as the interface between ALCO and community actors in all member countries;
•   Represent the Organization at beneficiaries ‘end with the approval of the direct Head of the supervising manager;
•   Ensure any other duty requested by the Management;

Qualification Required & Experience

Required profile and competence

•   The incumbent candidate must hold a Master degree in social sciences, HIV/AIDS community management, law,project management,public health or any other related field of education;
•   Must have proven experience with NGOS involved in key populations particularly MSM and SW;
•   Must demonstrate experience in organizing and conducting workshops: magazines/review, meetings with key partners;
•   Must have at least eight (8) years of professional experience with proven experience in project management,with at least 2 years experience in the framework of the implementation of activities in favor of key populations including MSM and SW;
•   Must have very good communication and leadership capacity;
•   Must have good analysis and drafting capacity;
•   Highly self-directed, motivated, must have team spirit;
•   Flexibility and good organization skills;
•   Must be computer proficient: Word, Excel, Power Point ;
•   Other required skills:
•   Knowledge of key populations environment;
•   Experience with a development project and knowledge of the project cycle;
•   Knowledge of the LGBTIQ problematic;
•   Must be fluent in both French and English;
•   Must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadlines for the implementation of duties;
•   Be flexible and able to work in a team within a multicultural environment;

Location: Cotonou (BENIN)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation, a copy of their degrees, three professional references and their expected salary range to:-

ci.recruitment@deloitte.com

Closing Date: 22 December, 2015

Only preselected candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Program Coordinator At Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO)

Posted on: December 10th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO),Cotonou-BENIN,Full-Time, GH,Masters degree,10 years,22 Dec-2015};

Job title: Program Coordinator
Supervision: ALCO Executive Secretary
Contract duration: Two (02) years, renewable
Job start date: February 1, 2016
Work place: Cotonou (BENIN)

Background and Justification

• Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Program Coordinator who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.

Description of duties

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Program Coordinator will carry out the following duties:

•   Plan on regular basis in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation department activities to be implemented within GF project.
•   Ensure the effective implementation of the planned activities.
•   Prepare and supervise the project activities missions and the drafting of their report.
•   Coordinate and supervise the implementation of all activities of Global Fund project and report to the Executive Secretary.
•   Coordinate the preparation of PU and PUDR and submit them within deadlines to Global Fund.
•   Prepare in collaboration with the accounting and Monitoring Evaluation departments, budget reviews to be submitted to Global Fund.
•   Prepare and supervise data verification missions conducted by LFA.
•   Hold regular meetings with the Executive Secretaryon the implementation of GF project.
•   Hold regular meetings with the staff of Global Fund project as well as implementing organizations.
•   Coordinate the health team activities in view of facilitating the synergy and complementarity in the implementation of activities.
•   Develop various projects to be submitted to Donors, in collaboration with the experts of the health Pool.
•   Supervise the staff of ALCO health team.
•   Be able to serve as the technical interface with Global Fund and other partnersin the field of health.
•   Ensure any other duty requested by the Management.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required profile and competence

•   The incumbent must hold at minimum Master degree in epidemiology, Social Sciences, Medicine, Public Health or any other related field of Education.
•   Must have at least ten(10) years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS;
•   Must demonstrate at least ten(10) years experience in projects funded by Global Fund or any other development partner;
•   Having a specific training in Project Management would be an asset;
•   Must have good drafting skills;
•   Must have perfect knowledge of Donors;
•   Must have perfect understanding of the drafting of projects/proposals to be submit to Donors;
•   Must have good command of French and good knowledge of English ;
•   Must have good command of one of the project management software;
•   Must have computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet;
•   Must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadlines in the fulfillment of duties;
•   Must be flexible andable to work in a teamwithin a multicultural environment.

Location: Cotonou (BENIN)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation, a copy of their degrees, three professional references and their expected salary range to:-

ci.recruitment@deloitte.com

Closing Date: 22 December, 2015

Only preselected candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in charge of data quality At Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO)

Posted on: December 10th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO),Cotonou-BENIN,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,22 Dec-2015};

Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in charge of data quality
Supervision: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Contract duration: Two (02) years, renewable
Job start date: February 1, 2016
Work place: Cotonou (BENIN)

Background and Justification

• Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in charge of data quality who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin

Description of duties

Under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the incumbent carries out the following duties:

•   Coordinate the project data collection in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation plan;
•   Design tools for data collection, analysis and dissemination;
•   Together with the computer team design on DIHS 2 the database and the project road map in view of managing the project data and information and ensuring the monitoring of information flow;
•   Administer the project database and ensure it is constantly updated;
•   Ensure the training ofME and Sub recipients in the use of the database;
•   Ensure complete and timely reporting through the implementation of an efficient data management system from the provision of data collection tools to reporting;
•   Ensure data analysis from health centers, NGOS;
•   Ensure data quality through the establishment of a Quality Assurance system for the project data;
•   Reports the problems that monitoring data will have highlighted and propose solutions;
•   Provide technical support to health centers, NGOS and the Monitoring and Evaluation team from ALCO’s partners in terms of data collection and analysis, evaluation and data use among health care providers in view of improving the quality of services delivered;
•   Put in place a system for annual collection of HIV impact data from member countries of the Abidjan Lagos Corridor and the Abidjan Lagos Corridor;
•   Put in place a database to gauge the impact of HIV within the countries of the Abidjan Lagos Corridor and the Abidjan Lagos Corridor;
•   Put in place a mechanism for archiving activities, study and mission reports as well as project data;
•   Strengthen the capacity of SR in archiving data and documents;
•   Put in place a network of data managers on OCAL sites in view of improving the quality of data generated and their analysis;
•   Oversee the monthly data collection from the project implementation sites;
•   Check the consistency of monitoring and evaluation indicators as defined for each activity of the Project;
•   Produce on quarterly basis the project indicator performance tracking table for each country;
•   Develop monthly and quarterly written reports per deadlines;
•   Strengthen the capacity of sub-recipients as well as district and regional managers;
•   Ensure data collection tools are available on implementation sites;
•   Develop procedures and manuals for data quality assurance;
•   Participate in data collection in the framework of studies and survey at ALCO level;
•   Oversee the development and implementation of data quality control system, data quality assurance for the program activities and the Audit of Data Quality;
•   Provide support for ALCO research projects;
•   Establish and maintain good working relations with important State officials, partners and NGOS;
•   Put in place a network of data managers on ALCO sites in view of improving the quality of data generated and their analysis;
•   Conduct any other duties in relation with the position;

Qualification Required & Experience

Required profile and competence

•   Candidates must have a qualification in statistics, project management, and demography or hold a university degree in planning, Social Sciences or public health;
•   Must have proven experience in a similar post;
•   Must have at least two years of experience with the procedures of Global Fund, including drafting quarterly reports, developing budgeted action plans,the preparation of LFA quarterly control missions;
•   Must have good knowledge of the health system within ALCO member countries and sufficient knowledge of health information system management;
•   Must have very good knowledge of statistical and econometric software (Epilnfo and SPSS,STATA, ACCESS database management system, Excel spreadsheet and data management,word processing, Power Point. Internet. Outlook …).
•   Be fluent in French and /or of English.

Location: Cotonou (BENIN)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation, a copy of their degrees, three professional references and their expected salary range to:-

ci.recruitment@deloitte.com

Closing Date: 22 December, 2015

Only preselected candidates will be contacted

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