Posts Tagged ‘NGO Jobs in ghana’

Job Vacancy For Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Manager At Christian Aid

Posted on: November 23rd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Christian Aid,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,22 Dec-2015};

Role purpose

•   To lead the progress of the STAR Ghana Programme towards its strategic goals through high quality monitoring and evaluation, providing support to STAR’s interventions and partners and leading monitoring, impact evaluation and donor reporting. The role ensures that the programme is able to draw on learning as well as contribute to learning within the sector.

Role context

•   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, this role leads on setting up and maintaining a strong and effective results framework; ensuring that the programme interventions are effectively monitored and evaluated; ensuring that results across the programme are aggregated to demonstrate trends and change in different areas; leading on learning across the programme so that it is fed into programme decision-making; leads on financial and administrative systems and processes being improved, linked to M&E; ensures staff and partners have the adequate training and support to effectively deliver on the M&E requirements; and leads on 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 will have strategic oversight on M&E across the entire programme, on donor and internal reporting which involves working closely with grantees/partners.

Key outcomes

•   Effective management and coordination in the elaboration of the results framework during the
inception period.
•   Oversight of ongoing programme monitoring of outputs and outcomes to inform quarterly reviews.
•   Collaborate with other senior staff in the Programme Management Team to develop a clear results
story for the programme.
•   Positive relationships developed with partners and other stakeholders through effective, respectful,
valuing and supportive communication.
•   Training and support provided to staff and partners so they can effectively deliver on the M&E
requirements.
•   Lead in the development and implementation of team, partners and allies capacity building (formal
and informal). In particular, lead taken in building capacity around monitoring and evaluation.
•   High quality system developed for information and on-going learning for M&E, programme
development and programme improvement.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise (Extent/type of knowledge, skills and experience required, extent to which a source of expertise to others. Maybe a professional qualification but may be skills and knowledge gained through experience)

Essential:

•   Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
•   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
•   Ability to work in an adaptive and flexible way
Desirable:
•   Masters degree in a relevant field

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should apply using the following link:-

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 December, 2015

Job Vacancy For Country Coordinator At Ghana WASH Alliance (Tamale)

Posted on: November 23rd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana WASH Alliance,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,26 Nov-2015};

The Ghana WASH Alliance (GWA) is an initiative that wishes to build capacity to create a system of WASH for the poor and disempowered in society. The GWA works with similar alliances in Latin America,Asia and Africa in partnership with the Dutch WASH Alliance in the Netherlands to offer innovative and sustainable approaches to WASH management. The GWA requires for immediate employment a Country Coordinator to help manage and implement its programmes in Ghana.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the country coordinator position is to serve as the Country Coordinator and representative of the Dutch WASH Alliance in Ghana and to facilitate alliance and trust building within the Ghana programme. Further, to promote the vision and mission of the Ghana WASH Alliance in leading to develop strategies for sustainability within the dynamics of local and international development, create programme unity (a shared WASH  mission, vision, objectives and results from this shared programme, to which each party contributes to its own unique added value) and to be secretary to the Steering Committee

The professional tasks or activities:                

•   Coordinating the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme in Ghana
•   Facilitate the preparation and aggregation of WASH plans, budgets and reports to Steering Committee, ICCO West Africa and SIMAVI
•   Compilation and submission of semester reports to the Steering Committee, ICCO West Africa and SIMAVI
•   Facilitate capacity development and learning in the programme
•   Facilitate Networking, communications and linkages amongst all programme stakeholders (North and South)
•   Ensuring that expenditure is verified and within agreed budgets
•   ln consultation with the Steering Committee and Alliance Ghana members, recommend budgetary, operational and strategic amendments to the programme of ICCO West Africa and SIMAVI
•   Preparing the agenda and minutes of both Management and Steering Committees
•   Coordinating research and best practice throughout the institutional building processes within the programme
•   Driving local and national policy assessment analyses in key areas relevant to the project’s intentions (WASH) •   On the basis of these analyses, developing and leading the programme’s lobbying and advocacy strategy
•   Developing and driving the implementation of the project’s fund raising strategy

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must have second Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience
•   In country knowledge and network within the WASH sector and in working with stakeholders in public, private and civil society
•   Proven track record in programme development and implementation
•   Experience in WASH-related cross-cutting issues (gender, rights-based, food security
•   Strong planning and reporting skills
•   Evidence of experience in alliance building, networking and facilitation
•   Evidence of experience in capacity building
•   Experience in working in the area
•   Any other specially proven skills

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit applications by email to the following address:

ghanawashcc2016@gmail.com or deposit hard copies at the Ghana WASH Alliance office at Gumani, block RC 48,Tamale in the same building with the Northern Ghana Network for Development (NGND).

•   Note: Applications received after this deadline will be rejected.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
•   For further information applicants may contact the following address:

The Secretariat: NGND Office Building,
C/O P.O. BoxTL 2547,
Gumani-Tamale
Tel: 0208-174073

Closing Date: 26 November, 2015

Job Vacancy For Business Services Official At ACDI/VOCA (Kumasi)

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{ACDI/VOCA,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 10 years,15 Dec-2015};

Since, 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 a Business Services Official, (BSO) to be based in the Kumasi Office for a multi-year USAID-funded project. The successful candidate will be responsible for employing appropriate technical strategies and methodologies to achieve maximum benefits toward the short and long term goals of the project goals. This includes but is not limited to, supporting firms to adopt new business methods, technologies adn other innovations that improve firm and industry performance to compete in the market place and encouraging inter-firm relationships.

The Successful Candidate will be responsible for:

•   Provide demand-driven technical assistance and training on improved business practices to farm businesses, farmer organizations and other value chain businesses in the ADVANCE agricultural value chains. Such technical assistance may include but not be limited to the production of crop budgets annual farm budgets, determining profitability, long term improvement plans, investment benefit/cost analysis, break-even analysis, business plans, bank loan proposals, use of contracts, staffing, inventory control, banking and financial management, use of computers, payroll management etc.
•   Identity appropriate value chain actors and develop plans for leveraging/facilitating their investments and innovation for buying down risk (when needed)
•   Recommend innovative use of the program grant facility
•   Monitor closely the performance of participating actors and document all changes (both qualitatively and quantitatively) in line with the program’s M&E framework and assist M&E officials feed such data into the MIS system
•   Familiarizes him/herself with the ADVANCE gender and environmental management plans to ensure they are incorporated into their daily operations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics or related fields from a recognized university and
•   At least 10 years of post-qualification working experience, five of these years at senior management positions and preferably involving close work with smallholder farmers or setups in rural communities.
•   Strong moral and written communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English is required
•   Ability to work in a diverse teamwork environment
•   Ability and willingness to travel routinely within working area and country
•   Computer literate with skills in the Windows office programs

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

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

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2015

Job Vacancy For Program Clerk At High Commission of Canada

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{High Commission of Canada,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Diploma, N/A,27 Nov-2015};

Summary of position:

The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana is soliciting applications for Clerk level positions. Clerk level positions may work in various sections of the mission (administration, immigration etc.) and undertake tasks such as providing clerical services, assisting with case processing, providing and creating information and/or documentation; providing support for ongoing program activities; responding to requests from clientele and performing other duties as required.

Essential qualifications:

•   Applicants must clearly and explicitly demonstrate in both his/her application letter and résumé that he/she meets the essential qualifications on education, language and experience criteria listed to be screened into this competition. Only candidates that meet the language, experience and education qualifications will be invited for assessment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Languages:

•   Fluency in English (oral & written)

Experience:

•   Recent significant experience working in an office environment in a support capacity.
•   Recent significant experience in use of computers including MS Office and internet research skills.
•   Recent experience** in liaising and working with clients (internal or external), partners or stakeholders.
•   Recent significant experience is defined as a minimum of 1**/2* years within the last 5 years

Knowledge:
Knowledge of standard office procedures & practices:

•   filing correspondence
•   responding to routine inquiries
•   dispatching and receiving items
•   maintaining supplies and inventories

Abilities:

•   Ability to use office software products including Microsoft Office proficiently
•   Ability to organize work effectively
•   Effective interactive communication (oral & written)

Personal Suitability:

•   Client focus
•   Dependability
•   Interpersonal relationships
•   Initiative
•   Adaptability/flexibility

Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:

•   Experience working in a similar capacity at a diplomatic mission or international organization
•   Working Knowledge of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act & Regulations
•   Experience in the use of ERP software (SAP)
•   Written and spoken fluency in French

If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their covering letter.

Operational Requirements:

•   May be required to work overtime (evenings/weekends) as required

Condition(s) of Employment:

•   Ability to obtain and retain a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability security screening;
•   Legal status to live and work in Ghana
•   Ability to meet the medical requirements as defined by the employer. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

Area of selection/Eligibility

This competition is open to locally engaged staff at the Canadian Embassy in Accra and to all people who have the right to legally reside and work in Ghana, who meet all of the essential qualifications and employment conditions and whose applications are received before the closing date.

Salary: GHS 19,807 per year + benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the link below and complete the online application form. Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter.

Click Here To Apply Online

•   Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
•   Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications.

Closing Date: 27 November, 2015

Important notes

•   Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French).
•   Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
•   Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
•   Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
•   Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
•   The High Commission of Canada to Ghana does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
•   The High Commission of Canada in Ghana does not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly
•   The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada to Ghana which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
•   If you have any questions at any stage of the process please send an email to RSCEMA.Personnel@international.gc.ca

Job Vacancy For Program/Common Services Assistant (Anticipatory) At High Commission of Canada

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{High Commission of Canada,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, N/A,03 Dec-2015};

Summary of position:

The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana is soliciting applications for Assistant level positions. Assistant level positions may work in various sections of the mission (administration, development, immigration etc.) and undertake tasks such as providing administrative support and services; providing and creating information and/or documentation; providing support for ongoing program activities; responding to requests from clientele and performing other duties as required.

Essential qualifications:

Applicants must clearly and explicitly demonstrate in both his/her application letter and résumé that he/she meets the essential qualifications on education, language and experience criteria listed to be screened into this competition. Only candidates that meet the language, experience and education qualifications will be invited for assessment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Languages:

•   Fluency in English (oral & written)

Experience:

•   Recent significant experience working in an office environment in a support capacity.
•   Recent significant experience in use of computers including MS Office and internet research skills.
•   Recent experience** in liaising and working with clients (internal or external), partners or stakeholders.
•   Recent significant experience is defined as a minimum of 1**/2* years within the last 5 years

Knowledge:

Knowledge of standard office procedures & practices:

•   filing correspondence
•   responding to routine inquiries
•   dispatching and receiving items
•   maintaining supplies and inventories

Abilities:

•   Ability to use office software products including Microsoft Office proficiently
•   Ability to organize work effectively
•   Effective interactive communication (oral & written)

Personal Suitability:

•   Client focus
•   Dependability
•   Interpersonal relationships
•   Initiative
•   Adaptability/flexibility

Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:

•   Experience working in a similar capacity at a diplomatic mission or international organization
•   Working Knowledge of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act & Regulations
•   Experience in inventory management
•   Experience in the use of ERP software (SAP)
•   Written and spoken fluency in French

If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their covering letter.

Operational Requirements:

•   May be required to work overtime (evenings/weekends) as required.

Condition(s) of Employment:

•   Ability to obtain and retain a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability security screening;
•   Legal status to live and work in Ghana
•   Ability to meet the medical requirements as defined by the employer. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

Area of selection/Eligibility:

This competition is open to locally engaged staff at the Canadian Embassy in Accra and to all people who have the right to legally reside and work in Ghana, who meet all of the essential qualifications and employment conditions and whose applications are received before the closing date.

Salary: GHS 25,359 per year + benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the link below and complete the online application form. Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter.

Click Here To Apply Online

•   Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
•   Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications.

Closing Date: 27 November, 2015

Important notes:

•   Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French).
•   Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
•   Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
•   Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
•   Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
•   The High Commission of Canada to Ghana does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
•   The High Commission of Canada in Ghana does not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly
•   The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada to Ghana which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
•   If you have any questions at any stage of the process please send an email to RSCEMA.Personnel@international.gc.ca

Job Vacancy For Common Services Officer (Anticipatory) At High Commission of Canada

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{High Commission of Canada,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, N/A,03 Dec-2015};

Summary of position:
The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana is soliciting applications for the position of Common Services Officer. The Common Services Officer manages logistical execution of program objectives and goals; provides and creates non-routine information and/or documentation; provides complex administrative support and services; provides services to diverse client base and initiates proactive collaboration; supervises other staff and performs other duties as required.

Essential qualifications:

Applicants must clearly and explicitly demonstrate in both his/her application letter and résumé that he/she meets the essential qualifications on education, language and experience criteria listed to be screened into this competition. Only candidates that meet the language, experience and education qualifications will be invited for assessment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum bachelor’s degree in administration or a related field from a recognized university.

Languages:

•   Fluency in English (oral & written)

Experience:

•   Recent significant experience providing complex multidisciplinary services and advice at the officer level in a professional office environment in financial and human resources management
•   Recent significant experience in use of computers including MS Office and internet research skills.
•   Recent experience in liaising and working with clients (internal or external), partners or stakeholders.
•   Recent experience in developing and implementing company procedures/practices.
•   Recent significant experience working in a supervisory role
•   Recent significant experience is defined as a minimum of 2**/3* years within the last 7 years

Knowledge:

•   Of principles and practices related to document Management (both paper and electronic)
•   Of administration and legal/regulatory practices related to human resources management/labour relations
•   Of budget management and forecasting practices
•   Of standard office procedures:

Abilities/Competencies:

•   Ability to use office software products including Microsoft Office (word, excel) proficiently
•   Ability to organize work effectively
•   Effective interactive communication (oral & written)
•   Ability to perform research and analysis and develop recommendations

Personal Suitability:

•   Client focus
•   Dependability
•   Interpersonal relationships
•   Initiative
•   Adaptability/flexibility
•   Integrity

Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:

•   Experience working in a similar capacity at a diplomatic mission or international organization
•   Written and spoken fluency in French

If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their covering letter.

Condition(s) of Employment:

•   Ability to obtain and retain a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability security screening;
•   Legal status to live and work in Ghana
•   Ability to meet the medical requirements as defined by the employer. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

Area of selection/Eligibility

This competition is open to locally engaged staff at the Canadian Embassy in Accra, Ghana and to all people who have the right to legally reside and work in Ghana, who meet all of the essential qualifications and employment conditions and whose applications are received before the closing date

Salary: GHS 45,021  per year + benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the link below and complete the online application form. Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter.

Click Here To Apply Online

•   Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
•   Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications.

Important notes:

•   Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French).
•   Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
•   Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
•   Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
•   Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
•   The High Commission of Canada to Ghana does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
•   The High Commission of Canada in Ghana does not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly
•   The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada to Ghana which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
•   If you have any questions at any stage of the process please send an email to:- RSCEMA.Personnel@international.gc.ca

Job Vacancy For WASH Officer – Geographic Information System At Unicef

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Unicef,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 2 years,03 Dec-2015};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of WASH Officer – Geographic Information System (National Officer Category).

VN No.: Temporary Appointment                Post Level: NO-B
IMIS #:  Temporary Appointment                Duty Station: Accra
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment for 364 days

Job purpose
Under the general supervision of the WASH Specialist, responsible for developing, updating and producing Geographic Information System (GIS) outputs to use in planning and exhibiting of results from the WASH programme.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Develop WASH GIS tools for the collection, interpretation, analysis and presentation of WASH data. Work closely with the WASH M&E Officer to ensure all relevant data is included within the design of the GIS systems and that suitable measures are incorporated for data validation. Develop any relevant data collection tools required for optimal use of GIS systems.
•   Production of High Quality GIS Outputs
•   Innovation – Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the GIS sector, both within Ghana and globally
•   Maintain strong communications with the WASH M&E Officer to ensure accurate utilization of data.
•   Develop training materials and deliver training to WASH team members and implementing partners on the use of WASH GIS systems.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in GIS/remote sensing, geodetic engineering, statistics, information management, planning and development, geography, project management, water and sanitation or other relevant degree to GIS.

Work Experience

•   A minimum of 2 years progressively responsible work experience in GIS field (overlapping responsibilities with WASH programming is a strong asset)
•   Professional training and experience in the use of GIS tools, techniques and software e.g. Arc-GIS, Web-GIS, ERDAS Imagine, ESRI, Google Earth or ENVI
•   Experience in the use of Google Earth, mWater and akvo flow is a strong asset.
•   Experience of remote sensing technologies is an asset
•   Experience required on web-based open source platforms
•   Proven experience of generating high quality and user-friendly GIS outputs/maps.
•   Excellent interpersonal communication techniques
•   Established networks within the WASH and GIS sectors in Ghana
•   Experience of developing training materials and delivering to a diverse group of participants

Language Proficiency  

•   Fluency in English required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station and another UN working language an asset.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication [II]
•   Working with People   [I]
•   Drive for Results   [I]

iii)    Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts  [ I ]
•   Analyzing   [ II ]
•   Applying Technical Expertise   [ II ]
•   Learning and Researching    [ II ]
•   Planning and Organizing   [ I ]

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/p11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

HRghana@unicef.org

OR

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF, P.O. Box 5051,
Accra-North

Applications can also be hand delivered to:

Location:   4-8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments
(Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

Closing Date: 03 December, 2015

Applications submitted without the P11 form will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and it staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are encouraged to apply.

NOTE:  UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!

Job Vacancy For Programme Manager At ORBIS International (Kumasi)

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{ORBIS International,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,Diploma or Degree, 2 years,04 Dec-2015};

Reporting & Working Relationships
Reports to: Head of Programme Management, Orbis Africa based in Cape Town

Job Summary:

•   The Programme Manager is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of an extensive and complex child eye health project in Kumasi, Ghana.
•   This project aims to strengthen child eye health services in Kumasi and to provide children from across the region with access to high quality eye care.
•   The Programme manager also represents the Orbis Africa Programme team in oversee ing and co-ordinating eye care programme activities in Ghana.
•   The Programme Manager is based in Kumasi for the duration of this contract.
•   The position requires travel within Ghana as well as to South Africa approximately twice per year.

Essential Job Functions:

Programme Implementation

•   Timely implementation of agreed project activities in line with the annually approved budget
•   Timely finance requests to the Orbis Africa office in Cape Town in line with agreed timelines and the annually approved budget
•   Establishment and implementation of a patient tracking system for referral and follow up
•   Procurement of equipment and supplies in line with the annually approved budget
•   Actively promote access to Cyber-Sight (ORBIS’ web-based learning platform).
•   Additional activities assigned by the Head of Programme Management, Orbis Africa
•   Represent Orbis Africa at key fora, meetings and workshops as designated by the manager.

Knowledge Management

•   Refine the current data management systems (data collection, entry and analysis for reporting and research purposes) and implement this to agreed timelines
•   Develop case studies
•   Produce narrative and financial reports and presentations for diverse audiences to deadlines and according to set formats

Networking

•   Act as a liaison between Orbis Africa and its stakeholders in Kumasi
•   Establish links with primary, secondary and tertiary level health centres within Ashanti Region to contribute to timely referrals and reduce delays in presentation and follow up
•   Develop and maintain strong in-country programme partnerships, including with government, local partners, networks and donors
•   Represent Orbis, together with Dr Maria Hagan in Ghana, including at strategic meetings conferences, fora and other public events
•   Support all orbis visits to Ghana, including logistics and arrangement of stakeholder meetings, and support to orbis’s volunteer faculty.

Key Relationships:

Internal

•   Head of Programme Management
•   Africa Programme Team

External

•   Regional Health Directorate; other government departments
•   Academic institutes
•   Professional Associations
•   Ophthalmic institutions and networks
•   International NGOs
•   Civil Society and Community Organizations

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential

•   At least two years of experience of project implementation and project management
•   Experience in monitoring and analysis of project activities
•   Experience in budget management and financial monitoring
•   Good knowledge of key issues in the development sector, ideally in two or more of the following: public health, human rights, eye health, millennium development goals, post 2015 development framework     .
•   Experience of producing narrative reports for varied audiences
•   Excellent communications (oral & written English), presentation, interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills for engaging with a wide variety of audiences.
•   Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
•   Ability to communicate in an accessible and diplomatic manner
•   Good administration and organisational skills
•   Driving license, access to own vehicle Willing and able to travel extensively within the region across urban and rural areas
•   Good geographical knowledge of Ashanti Region
•   Fluency in English and Twi

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Tertiary level diploma or degree in social work, community education, public health or in another health related area
•   Demonstrable experience in lay counseling
•   Good working knowledge of MS office

Desirable

•   Experience of project implementation within the government sectors
•   Experience of logistics and events organisations
•   Experience of procurement within the public health sector

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applications to:

sasha.Ho-Tong@orbis.org.za

Closing Date: 04 December, 2015

Job Vacancy For Sub-contracts/Grants Officer At USAID-RING (Tamale)

Posted on: November 19th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{USAID-RING,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 5 years,01 Dec-2015};

Job Title: Sub-contracts/Grants Officer

Project Description: The Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) project is a 5-year integrated project funded by the USAID Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative and is designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. The goal of RING is improved livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Ghana.

Job Location: Tamale, Ghana

Reporting Relationship:  Sub-contracts/Grants Officer reports to Sub-contracts/Grants Specialist

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Subcontracts/Grants Officer provides technical support for the RING project.

His/her main duties shall include:

•   Assisting in ensuring that all standard clauses are included, certifications and representations are signed, and proper documentation is included in each contract file indicating the process for selection, basis for analysis, and determination for subcontracts and grants under contracts (GUCs).
•   Assisting in ensuring complete and accurate documentation of all grants, contracts, and procurement, and that all necessary tendering is completed in an open and transparent fashion.
•   Support in monitoring the financial management of the subcontracts and grant under contracts (GUCs).
•   Participating in the determination of key selection criteria for grantees according to established priority areas.
•   Assist in providing guidance and feedback to grantees to ensure effective execution of programs.
•   Assisting in conducting initial assessment and short –listing/evaluation of proposals.
•   Assist in the development of solicitations documents.
•   Support in the development of contracts for grantees and ensuring the inclusion of all relevant clauses.

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties on the RING project.  Global Communities reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Proficiency in English (written and verbal) and effective communication and interpersonal skills
•   Efficiency, proactivity and teamwork in delivery of set targets within stipulated deadlines
•   Punctuality, commitment to work ethics, and adaptive to change
•   Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;
•   Master’s degree in business administration, public health, management, or equivalent degree
•   At least 5 years of experience, at least 3 of which must be in sub-contracts/grants management and financial/operational systems
•   Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with complex financial information;
•   Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donor, international organizations and local CBOs;
•   Substantial experience working with USAID-supported projects and knowledge of USAID financial regulations and procedure
•   Ability to speak two Ghanaian languages (preferably Northern region dialects) is a plus

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs by email to:-

hrghana@ghanaresiliency.org

Closing Date: 01 December, 2015

Job Vacancy For Sr. Sub-Contracts/Grants Specialist At USAID-RING (Tamale)

Posted on: November 19th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{USAID-RING,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 8 years,01 Dec-2015};

Position Description

Job Title: Sr. Sub-Contracts/Grants Specialist

Project Description: The Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) project is a 5-year integrated project funded by the USAID Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative and is designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to sustainably improve livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Ghana.

Job Location: Tamale, Ghana

Reporting Relationship: Director of Finance & Administration

Job Summary

•   The Sr. Sub-Contracts/Grants Specialist contributes to the objectives of the Project by ensuring the integrity of the contract binding Global Communities to USAID throughout al technical, grants, contracts and subcontracts.  •   He/she ensures that any local subcontract, agreement or grant signed by USAID RING includes the appropriate contract clauses in accordance with Global Communities contract with USAID.  In close collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the DFA he/she is responsible for drafting, negotiating, executing, integrity checking, modifying, canceling, terminating, and facilitating close out for all subcontracts, agreements and grants, verifying deliverables of subcontractors, technical and administrative compliance in according to regulations.
•   He/she will also support the District Assemblies and the Governance Unit by reinforcing contract management competencies and accountability. This may include training, providing tools, and monitoring.
•   The Sr. Sub-Contracts/Grants Specialist’s Responsibilities will evolve over time as the scope and activities in the field expand.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   In collaboration Global Communities and USAID RING leadership, develops templates and procedures to be used for the creation, negotiation, execution, implementation, follow up, and closing of subcontracts, agreements and grants USAID RING in Ghana (subcontracts, RFQ, RFA), manage the subcontracting process under the supervision of the DFA.
•   Drafts and negotiates subcontracts, agreements, grants, and purchase orders.
•   Ensures that technical or administrative staff fulfills RING Project’s contractual responsibilities as stipulated in the RING Project contract.
•   Embeds highly-skilled technical assistance with the districts for continuous capacity building in contract management competencies.
•   Takes the lead in finalizing quarterly procurement plans, submits requests for approval for the procurement to USAID, issues requests for quotes to vendors, follows competitive bidding and evaluation procedures, and issues the resulting Purchase Order.  Also ensures that all documentation is filed appropriately, including approvals for purchases over $500.00/unit. Provides the Director of Finance and Administration with the necessary information to correct any identified non-compliance with the contractual clauses and the procedures established in the field.
•   Ensures all contract-related documents and approvals are filed appropriately.
•   With RING Project’s leadership assistance, identifies when USAID approvals are required, and alerts technical and administrative staff involved.
•   In collaboration with Finance and Operations Director, participates in the update of and adherence to procedures for purchasing goods and equipment as needed.
•   Assists the COP and Director of Finance and Administration in the prevention of conflicts of interests, or perception of, as well as the standards and requirements of “procurement integrity”.
•   As a member of the Extended Team and/or other Technical committees and subcommittees, provides technical assistance to partners, government counterparts, and decentralized government units (e.g. districts, sectors) related to contractual mechanisms.
•   Performs other duties as assigned.
•   Lead the development of the sub-awards/contract program, and take opportunities to build in flexibility to this component of the program so as to optimize adaptive management processes.
•   Develop the RING Project’s Sub-awards and Contracts Manual, and ensure that the RING Project’s program is complying with the procedures and that the annexes are being used as applicable.
•   Participate in the design of RFAs/solicitations for Sub-Award/Contract opportunities, publication of RFAs/solicitations, issuing of RFA/solicitations packages to prospective applicants, manage the administrative process of receiving RFA/solicitations applicant and providing the applicants to the RFA/solicitation Review Committee, in accordance with the RING Project’s Sub-awards and Contracts Manual.
•   Administer sub-award and contract solicitation processes in accordance with the RING Project’s Sub-awards and Contracts Manual, with, for each solicitation, clearly defined and communicated steps for selecting, negotiating and awarding sub-awards/contracts.
•   Review applicant organization’s budgets and budget narratives for completeness, expense alignment with activities and compliance with the solicitation budget requirements.
•   Be responsible for pre-award financial review, as applicable, and other due diligence of apparently successful applicants.
•   Select appropriate sub-award/contract agreement type, provide COP/DFA with the required information to draft sub-awards, and negotiate agreements with selected sub-recipients.
•   Work closely with the partner organizations to ensure they are issuing, managing and monitoring sub-awards and contracts in accordance with the RING Project’s Sub-awards and Contracts Manual.
•   Draft modifications to sub-awards/contracts, as applicable.
•   Develop and conduct sub-recipient financial and compliance training workshops.
•   Review sub-recipient financial reports/invoices for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.
•   Develop sub-recipient monitoring plans, conduct financial monitoring of sub-recipients and prepare financial monitoring visit reports (as applicable).
•   Follow up on all sub-award compliance issues and audits and document resolutions.
•   Maintain sub-awards in the accounting system as well as sub-award financial files in accordance with organization’s Field Finance Manual.
•   Process needed documents for sub-recipient payments.
•   Responsible for sub-award financial close-outs, including ensuring that all requirements of the sub-award agreement have been met and that sub-award funds have been properly settled.
•   Provide compliance guidance and consultations to sub-recipients on a demand-driven basis.
•   Liaise with the DFA on any other duties assigned.

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties at USAID/RING. USAID/RING reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in business/public administration, Finance, Management, Economics or related field.
•   At least 8 years working experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ in grants management and financial/operational systems (i.e. with the ability to develop grant agreements, and to monitor/manage grants program) preferably with USAID-funded projects.
•   Knowledge of USAID financial regulations and procedures
•   Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required.
•   Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Access and similar database software)

General Requirements:

•   Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, international organizations and local CBOs
•   Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with complex financial information
•   Excellent organizational and time-management skills
•   Ability to work in a team-oriented setting and to determine priorities and respect deadlines.
•   Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
•   Knowledge of US government rules and regulations (FAR and AIDAR) required.
•   Experience working on a USAID-funded projects preferred.
•   Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multi-task environment.
•   Flexibility to assume a workload that frequently requires an adjustment of priorities.
•   Attention to detail.
•   Strong organizational, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
•   High degree of computer literacy; MS Excel and MS Word are essential.
•   Ability to travel extensively in the northern region and other locations in Ghana as required.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs by email to:-

hrghana@ghanaresiliency.org

Closing Date: 01 December, 2015