{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters degree, 7 years,18 Dec-2015};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Ghanaian for the position of Project Management Specialist – Sub-Office Coordinator (SOC) in the Tamale Field Office (TFO) of USAID/Ghana. The Project Management Specialist (SOC) is part of a multidisciplinary team on which the members in charge of various programs must support one-another and play interchangeable roles when necessary.

The Project Management Specialist (SOC) must have a working knowledge of the entire Tamale Field Office (TFO) program portfolio, and keep abreast of key issues that arise in all programs. The Project Management Specialist (SOC) should be familiar with project/program documentation (task orders, cooperative agreements, grants documents, evaluations and field trip reports); key reporting documents such as the Operational Plan (OP), Mission Resource Request (MRR), and the Performance Plan and Report (PPR); outstanding implementation issues as well as work plans and M&E plans for the activities.

Project Management Specialist (SOC) maintains working relations with all the implementing partners, liaises with the key Embassy officials on Mission reporting as required, and ensures normal functioning of the field office programs in the absence of the designated managers. As necessary, the SOC meets with senior GOG officials, including Regional Coordinating Directors and ministry representatives, to discuss on-going programs and potential collaboration in the future.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

•   The Project Management Specialist (SOC) is part of a multidisciplinary team on which the members in charge of various programs must support one-another and play interchangeable roles when necessary.
•   S/He must have a working knowledge of the entire Tamale Field Office (TFO) program portfolio, and keep abreast of key issues that arise in all programs.
•   The Project Management Specialist (SOC) should be familiar with project/program documentation (task orders, cooperative agreements and grants documents, evaluations, and field trip reports); key reporting documents such as the Operational Plan (OP), Mission Resource Request (MRR), and the Performance Plan and Report (PPR); outstanding implementation issues as well as work plans and M&E plans for the activities.
•   S/He maintains working relations with all the implementing partners, liaises with the key Embassy officials on Mission reporting as required, and ensures normal functioning of the field office programs in the absence of the designated managers.
•   As necessary, the SOC meets with senior GOG officials, including Regional Coordinating Directors and ministry representatives, to discuss on-going programs and potential collaboration in the future.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

The SOC reports to the DRG Office Director. As a senior Foreign Service National (FSN), the SOC plays a decisive role in the successful operations and administration of the TFO and through providing guidance, advice, design and support with respect to program implementation. This position is a senior-level FSN with representational, office management, and technical DG responsibilities, to be permanently stationed in Tamale, with regular travel throughout the Northern Region and to Accra. The SOC will often be the most senior USAID representative in Ghana’s only USAID sub office. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

Representational Duties (10%)

•   In coordination with technical team representatives, liaise with senior Government of Ghana local authorities (DAs, RCC, Line Ministries) on the implementation of USAID programming targeted to the Northern Region and coordinating site visits for USAID and visiting teams.

Office Management (40%)

•   Provide administrative supervision of locally-employed staff assigned to the USAID Ghana TFO including, but not limited to 5 Sector Advisors, 1 Administrative Assistants and 4 Drivers. Many of these staff will be provided technical supervision by their sector lead offices at USAID Accra. Also involves coordination with USAID Ghana’s Executive Office and Regional Security Office for oversight on general facilities and vehicle issues including security and maintenance.

DG Technical Coverage (50%)

•   Liaise with Government of Ghana Regional and District counterparts, conduct program oversight (particular given the direct funding nature of some planned activities) and manage monitoring & evaluation activities for DG’s planned Northern Local Governance Program.
•   Serve as Activity Manager for Governing Justly & Democratically (GJD) Objective (Northern Local Governance Program) as designated by the Regional Contract Office in
Accra. This includes supporting the development, implementation and management of activities, and provided required approvals as per the assistance instrument, such as annual work plans and terms of reference for implementing agency special studies and evaluations, organizes periodic evaluations as needed or as directed by the GJD Office Director.
•   Ensure day to day communication and interaction with the appropriate implementing partners. Provides technical guidance to implementing partners, ensures that implementing partners complete the technical requirements of their contract/grant in accordance with terms, conditions and specifications of the applicable assistance instruments. Conduct site visits and meet regularly with implementing partners, including possibly Chiefs of Party, to assess progress of activities. Organize and coordinate consultants and USAID staff field visits. Identifies implementation problems, issues and constraints, and recommends remedial actions and other ways to improve performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: The multidisciplinary nature of the position requires a Master’s degree in Social Sciences or Literature.
•   Prior Work Experience: Requires a minimum of Seven years of progressively responsible professional-level experience including six (6) years in development assistance. At least three years of experience should be in the agriculture, health or education sectors.
•   Language Proficiency: Professional level fluency in English Level IV (speaking, writing and reading) is required.
•   Job Knowledge: Position requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of procedures, regulations, and policies typical to a large government agency such as USAID; detailed and broad knowledge of development and political issues in Ghana, especially as they pertain to democracy & governance, agriculture, health or education programming; strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices; Must be able to obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex material; prepare accurate, factual and analytical reports; and provide objective advice. Must have a good understanding of US foreign assistance mechanisms and instruments.
•   Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate in an environment of complex information is required to perform full range of duties. Complexity entails considerable scope in how to perform duties, which can be detailed and cumbersome and involve overlapping tasks and shifting priorities. Ample problem solving capacity as well as ability for considerable analysis and judgment to find a solution is required. Must have ability to work with minimum supervision to produce timely results and ability to establish and maintain an extensive range of mid to high level contacts with and outside USAID. Must have ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and interact effectively with senior level officials.
•   Special Skills: Skills and ability for active planning are required to meet programming goals on both the short-term and long-term basis. Substantial innovation is required in the performance of duties. Specifically, the SOC shall possess high level specialized technical ability as related to sustainable development methodologies to plan, implement, and evaluate impact for the different programs and sectors that USAID is supporting in Ghana.

Salary range: Grade (FSN 12) GH¢84, 110.00 – GH¢122,340.00 p.a. (depending on Qualification and Experience)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter, relevant certificates and CV with references to:

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

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Note: When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title. Failure to state this and submit signed letter with relevant documents will disqualify applicant.

Closing Date: 18 December, 2015

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

{MEDA,Accra,Full-Time, GH,BSc, 5 years,07 Dec-2015};

MEDA s an association of Christians who invest in people living in poverty around the world so they can unleash their potential to earn a livelihood to provide for their families and enrich their communities. MEDA has been working in Ghana since 2012. To learn more about MEDA and our work, please visit  www.meda.org .

MEDA has received new funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development (DFATD) to implement a six (6) year project aimed at supporting Ghana’s tree crops sector. The project will enhance the productivity and profitability of female and male small farmers and small enterprises in tree crop industries in Northern, Central and Coastal regions of Ghana. The project is to respond to the recent decline in Ghana’s tree crop industry. Working with a Canadian private sector firm, Tree Global Canada, and its Ghanaian subsidiary, MEDA will establish industrial-scale commercial nurseries with distribution networks reaching farming communities across the country. The project aims to facilitate the distribution of 21 million tree seedlings over a six (6) year period.

The goal of the project is to improve economic wellbeing of 100,000 farmers in a strengthened export-linked tree crops industries. The project aims to support 50 small enterprises and their employees including 25 tree-sector farmers and industry associations. The project will be implemented from 2015- 2022.

MEDA HPTS project invites interested and qualified Ghanaians and residents of Ghana to apply for the following position. The position will be based in Accra and will involve field travels where required.

eVoucher/ M&E Manager
The eVoucher/ M&E Manager’s main responsibility is to provide skills and leadership in ensuring the effective management and smooth operation of the electronic voucher system as a critical part of the implementation of the HPTS project. The role will also be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the M&E strategy of the project. The eVoucher/ M&E Manager will report to the Field Project Manager with support from MEDA HQ M&E team.

Responsibilities

•   eVoucher
•   Ensure smooth rollout and consistent operation of the electronic voucher issuance and redemption process
•   Monitor performance of the electronic voucher system, identify any performance issues rapidly and troubleshoot —often with external service providers—to attain high systems performance
•   Manage SLA with technical service providers to deliver services effectively
•   Suggest technical performance enhancements to management for consideration and plan performance upgrades in coordination with external partners, and overseeing rollout of enhancements
•   Provide IT support and training to staff as required and deliver eVoucher process training to HPTS distribution operators and project’s clients.
•   Generate and verify eVoucher issuance and redemption reports by designing and fine tuning database queries for miscellaneous reports (e.g., SQL)
•   Develop, maintain and share a weekly dynamic dashboard of e-coupon targets vs. actual achievement

M & E

•   Devise overall strategy, tools and mechanism for monitoring, evaluating and information management
•   To liaise with MEDA’s HQ based M&E staff, the Field Project Officers, the senior Project
•   Management Team and lead firms and partner senior management teams to develop a set of performance indicators and monitoring plans that reflect the project strategy and to ensure the availability of necessary data for project activity areas;
•   Oversee the implementation of HPTS project’s M&E systems including Project
•   Monitoring Framework and research design.
•   To prepare and complete periodic appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports to fulfill project requirements
•   Work closely with Field Project Manager and other project specialist in the preparation of annual workplans
•   Supervise survey field data collection and analysis
•   To collect results generated from implementation of M&E plan and consolidate data to allow the comparison of performance between lead firms, and project wise;
•   Organize M&E training for project’s staff and partners where necessary
•   Establish and supervise implementation of M&E plan for HPTS project and implementing partners
•   Coordinate the collection of GIS reference points and generation of appropriate maps
•   Supervise sub-contracted M&E service providers.
•   To ensure that all project monitoring and evaluation schedules are satisfied and are consistent with and responsive to the donor’s framework

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc. in business, development, economics, social science and computer science. Master’s degree preferred.
•   Ideal candidate should have a combination of IT/ data analytics, and business or development background.
•   At least 5 years  enterprise work experience with 2 years in a development setting
•   Previous eVoucher related experience required
•   Advanced IT technical skills, system administration skills and database proficiency.
•   Advanced database management skills (e.g., SQL, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Dynamics (CRM) and other computerized data storage, data statistical analysis and management programs, mobile data collection platform such as iFormbuilder, highly desirable.
•   Excellent qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and management skills, logical thinking, detail oriented and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
•   Experience working in a multicultural setting
•   Highly motivated with ability to problem-solve both independently and within a group setting.
•   Excellent organization and time-management skills.
•   Strong oral and written communication in English, including report writing.
•   Understanding of Ghana’s IT service providers and good business practices.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicant are invited to forward application letters and resumes to:-

jobs.medahpts@gmail.com indicating position being applied for in the subject heading of the email response.

Closing Date: 07 December, 2015

•   All applications received after the above date and time will not be considered.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,04 Dec-2015};

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need and without parental care or at risk of losing parental care with four villages currently in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Asokore Mampong & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family Strengthening Programme (FSP)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:- Institutional Partnership Development Advisor (Grant Advisor)

Job Summary

•   The successful applicant will report to the National Director and will work with him and the Programme Team to mobilise institutional funding for SOS CV Ghana.
•   He/She develops and implements institutional partnership strategies and is a key contributor to the growth of the funding portfolio as well as day to day donor relationship management with bilateral donors, international organisations, governmental institutions, embassies and any other concerned national or international organisation.
•   The ideal applicant should have the desire for Fundraising, Donor Liaison and Contract Management Strategy, Capacity Building, Partnership Development and Networking

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate must:

•   Hold a minimum qualification of first degree preferably in development/social sciences (Sociology, Development studies, Economics or related field) with 5-8 years relevant work experience.
•   A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
•   Have a thorough understanding fo programme design and development especially in the sectors of Education, Health, Livelihoods or child Protection
•   Have the ability to coordinate and write programme proposals and be the link between programme, finance and submit this to potential institutional donors
•   Be able to develop and maintain good relationships with donors by ensuring regular communication, knowledge exchange and effective reporting
•   Demonstrate evidence of medium/large proposals they have developed and won(0.5 – 2m USD)
•   Be able to coordinate with the programme team to conduct assessments and feasibility studies that inform programme design. Conduct background research relevant for designing projects
•   Have the following competencies, leadership, and innovation, team playing, flexible, self-drive and have the ability to work very fast and under strict deadlines
•   Be highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of internet for research
•   Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills with the ability to represent SOS in donor forums, develop partnerships with other NGOs

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications and curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:-

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

or email to:-

HR@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 04 December, 2015

{Christian Aid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,07 Dec-2015};

Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Length of Contract: 3 years
Location: Accra, Ghana
Closing Date: 7th December 2015
Planned Interview Date: Week commencing 14 December 2015

About us

Christian Aid is working with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid is seeking senior staff to manage a major donor funded accountability programme in Ghana.

About the role

The STAR programme in Ghana has a dual focus – catalysing the efforts of citizens towards systemic change on specific issues, and working towards the creation of a Ghanaian-run corporate entity to sustain support for these efforts beyond the life cycle of the programme. Within this framework, the Senior M&E Manager leads on ensuring that the programme interventions are effectively monitored; creates conditions so that learning is fed into programme decision-making; contributes to financial and administrative systems and processes being improved, linked to M&E; and contributes to sharing the learning effectively. The role will also lead on development of an organisational M&E framework appropriate to the Ghanaian run entity. This role leads on donor and internal reporting which involves working closely with grantees/partners.

About you

•   The successful applicant will have proven monitoring and evaluation skills, including the ability to analyse research and evaluation findings and other information for donor reports and the benefit of governments and practitioners. They will have experience measuring the impact of ‘hard to measure’ interventions such as advocacy and accountability, as well as significant international development experience implementing and/or evaluating governance and accountability programmes at scale

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience:

•   Monitoring and evaluation skills, including the ability to analyse research and evaluation findings and other information for donor reports and the benefit of governments and practitioners
•   Experience of leading and setting up an M&E framework for a complex programme
•   Experience measuring the impact of ‘hard to measure’ interventions such as advocacy and accountability
•   Significant international development experience implementing and/or evaluating governance and accountability programmes at scale
•   Skills for training M&E and non-M&E professionals around the importance of monitoring, reporting and evaluation
•   Advanced communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English

Degree:

•   Masters degree in a relevant field

Further information

•   This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
•   We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
•   You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should apply using the following link:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 07 December, 2015

{Fhi360,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 3 years,10 Dec-2015};

FHI 630 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally-driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economics Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology-creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S states and all U.S territories. To meet the needs of our rapidly expanding portfolio in Ghana, we seek a qualified candidate for the position of Contracts and Grants Officer on a USAID-funded learning project in Ghana.

Job Summary:

•   The Contract and Grant Officer will be responsible for oversight of the contracts and grants management for the project.
•   The incumbent will report to the Contracts & Grant Manager.

Essential Job Function – Duties and Responsibilities

•   Provide support for the management of contracts, grants and cooperative agreements and in the monitoring and development of systems to provide sound management control
•   Ensure that contract and sub-agreement documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with FHI and donor policies
•   Ensure that implementing partners (IPs) comply with terms and conditions, and procedures established in the contracting and granting documents.
•   Oversee the pre-award review of new implementation agencies and other new partners and guide subproject development with country office staff responsible for sub-agreement development
•   Develop the award documents (sub-agreements or contracts) in coordination with the technical programmatic and budgetary elements of the documents to ensure compliance with FHI regulations
•   Assist Contracts & Grants Manager to implement and manage the sub-agreement, contract and amendment development and review procedures.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related, and 3-5 years relevant experience
•   Master in Business Administration or MA degree with 2-3 years experience in a business setting.
•   Minimum three years of progressive working experience in contracts and grants management in related organizations and legal background will be desirable
•   Excellent written skills in English
•   Knowledge of USAID contracts and grants technical reporting requirements
•   Experience working with an international organization is preferred
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
•   Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow
•   Interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures
•   Willing to travel to project field sites as assigned.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter to the email address specified. Apply to:-

recruitmentghana3@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 10 December, 2015

{Ghana AIDS Commission,Brong Ahafo. Western East and Upper West Regions,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,06 Dec-2015};

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has vacancies for four (4) Technical Coordinator positions and invites applications from persons with the requisite qualifications to apply for consideration.

Objective of Position:
To perform activities involved in the planning and co-ordination of the technical services of the Commission under the direction and supervision of the Director of Technical Services and in partnership with the Regional AIDS Committee

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Plan and coordinate of National HIV response with respect to decentralized activities at the Regional level.
•   Assist in the planning and supervision of sub-project processes relating to HIV&AIDS.
•   Undertake activities relating to provision of technical services to people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
•   Coordinate regional activities in the promotion of behaviour change and dissemination of information via IEC/BCC materials
•   Document Technical Assistance and Technical Support needs at the regional and district levels
•   Coordinate capacity building and training for key implementers (MMDAs, private sector, civil society, traditional structures and community leaders etc) at the decentralized level
•   Organize coordination meetings involving key actors at the regional level and facilitate same at the district level in partnership with the District AIDS Committees.
•   Lead district and regional level planning. im::including operational planning in line with the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan
•   Track all releases of the District Common Fund for HIV activities and report to the Region for action.
•   Facilitate resource mobilization at the regional and district levels for the local HIV response from the private sector individuals and donor partners
•   Support all regional and district level surveillance. operational research and surveys to generate strategic information both from the general population and most at risk populations as well as dissemination of strategic information
•   Assist in preparation of quarterly technical reports from the region and its designated districts
•   Assist in preparation of the HIV Country Response Information Systems on a quarterly oasis by all Implementing partners
•   Undertake any other activities as directed by the Director of Technical Services.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have an advanced degree in Social or Medical Sciences (MSc. MPH. etc)with requisite experience or knowledge of the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS its prevention, treatment, clinical and/or community level management
•   Must have experience in Project Management
•   Must have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification working experience in the Public, Private or NGO sector.

Competencies and skills:

•   Strong administrative and managerial competencies;
•   Leadership, planning and analytical skills;
•   Considerable technical knowledge and commitment to HIV/AIDS issues;
•   Excellent proposal and report writing skills
•   Adequate knowledge of public service administrative and financial regulations.
•   Proficiency in use of computer and internet skills.

Location: Brong Ahafo, Western,East, Upper West Regions

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below within fourteen days from the date of first publication.

THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
GHANA AIDS COMMISSION
4TH FLOOR, GHANA OLYMPIC COMMIITEE BUILDING
ADJACENT RIDGE HOSPITAL

E-mail: vacancy@ghanaids.gov.gh

Closing Date: 06 December, 2015