{ACDI/VOCA,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,07 Dec-2015};

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 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. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job Summary

•   Provide technical leadership in the area of Water Resource Management
•   Provide managerial and technical support to develop an effective integrated approach among the key project components, related actors and implementing partners.
•   Design high-impact technical interventions and community based approaches.
•   Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results and guide program implementation to achieve maximum impact.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree or extensive experience in Water Resource Management or related field
•   A minimum of 5 years experience as a technical team leader/specialist or similar position for projects with similar magnitude and complexity
•   Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterpart and partners, both at national and local level

Location: Northern Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

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

avghana@joingav.org

Please write the position for which you are applying in the email subject line. Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work.

Closing Date: 07 December, 2015

•   No phone calls please.
•   Only finalists contacted.
•   Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

{ACDI/VOCA,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,07 Dec-2015};

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 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. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job Summary

•   Provide technical leadership in the area of environmental conservation
•   Provide managerial and technical support to develop an effective integrated approach among the key project components, related actors and implementing partners.
•   Design high-impact technical interventions and community based approaches to achieve program objectives

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree or extensive experience in Environmental conservation or related field
•   A minimum of 5 years experience as a technical team leader/specialist or similar position for projects with similar magnitude and complexity.
•   Experience working to building institutional capacity of government counterpart and partners, both at national and local level

Location: Northern Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

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

avghana@joingav.org

Please write the position for which you are applying in the email subject line. Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work.

Closing Date: 07 December, 2015

•   No phone calls please.
•   Only finalists contacted.
•   Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

{ACDI/VOCA,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 10 years,07 Dec-2015};

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 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. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job Summary

•   Lead project team in addressing natural resource management, alternatives, livelihoods, food security and sustainability issues at the community and regional levels
•   Provide managerial and technical leadership to develop an effective integrated approach among the key project components, related actors and implementing partners.
•   Coordinate the preparation and submission of work plans and progress reports and achievement of program results to USAID

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree or extensive experience in Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Conservation, Watershed Management or related field.
•   A minimum of 10 years experience as a COP, Project Director, or similar senior management position for projects with similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries.
•   Intensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
•   Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterpart and partners, both at national and local level

Location: Northern Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

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

avghana@joingav.org

Please write the position for which you are applying in the email subject line. Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work.

Closing Date: 07 December, 2015

•   No phone calls please.
•   Only finalists contacted.
•   Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

{Plan International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,27 Nov-2015};

Plan International is a global organisation that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender sensitive and inclusive.

Plan International Ghana is an international Child-Centered Community Development organization that seeks to help excluded/marginalized children realize their full potential. In order to strengthen its Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Unit, Plan International Ghana is looking for dynamic and results-oriented persons to fill the under mentioned positions

Job Purpose:
The Evaluation and Research Coordinator is a member of the MER unit. The position delivers substantial contribution to the efficient roll-out of the Programme Accountability and Learning System (PALS) and enhances evidence-based individual and organisational learning from Evaluation and Research (E&R) processes.

Dimensions of Role:

•   Responsible for ensuring quality in E&R initiatives including Annual Participatory Programme Review (APPR) and post intervention studies
•   Supports the roll-out of other key PALS components:- a. Child Rights Situational Analysis (CRSA), b. Country Strategic Plan (CSP), c.Programme Unit Long Term Plan (PULTP) d. Programme Unit (PU) annual plan development e. PULTP baseline studies, and CSP evaluations.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Facilitates the development of the annual evaluation and research plan in a participatory manner;
•   Develops/revises ToR for E&R activities;
•   Submits research ToR to the global Research and Knowledge
•   Management team for approval;
•   Organizes ethical clearance for research projects in compliance With the global research standards;
•   Supports the recruitment of consultant for E&R initiatives
•   Develops implementation plan for evaluation initiatives
•   Provides input and quality control for E&R data collection tools as well as quantitative and qualitative data analysis;
•   Supports/leads the implementation of E&R projects including baseline studies;
•   Reviews evaluation and research reports and gives recommendations regarding approval to programme management;
•   Leads the implementation of internal evaluation and action research initiatives, including the design of tools;
•   Leads post-intervention studies:
•   Leads the Annual Participatory Progress Review in the country (TOR and budget development organisation of data collection and workshops of the APPR process).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Demography, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation,Development Studies, Development Planning, Social Sciences or other relevant field; (Master’s Degree preferred);
•   At least 5 years of progressive experience in evaluation and research of international development projects, preferably in education, health, child protection and household economic security, Disaster Risk Management and gender;
•   Skills in developing and managing qualitative and quantitative data collection;
•   Strong analytical skills and ability to translate key findings into concrete programmatic recommendations;
•   Good presentation skills;
•   Good written and spoken English;
•   Skills in using Microsoft Excel and other software applications relevant to MER (e.g. MAXQDA, SPSS, epi-info, CSPro or similar)

Requirement for the Position:

•   Fulfills Plan’s Child Protection Policy to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
•   Maintains gender sensitivity at all times.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to addition to the email address provided below, not later than 13th November, 2015:

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts  (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities with a cover letter
•   Certifies photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification
•   Names, e-mail addresses and  telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail address

Plan International Ghana Country
Office, No 10 Yiyiwa Street
Abelemkpe, Accra

OR

recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

Closing Date: 27 November, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates would ne contacted
Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply

{Plan International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 2 years,27 Nov-2015};

Plan International Ghana is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender sensitive and inclusive.

Plan International Ghana is an international Child-Centered Community Development organization that seeks to help excluded/marginalized children realize their full potential. In order to strengthen its Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Unit, Plan International Ghana is looking for dynamic and results-oriented persons to fill the under mentioned positions

Job Purpose:
The MIS Officer is a member of the MER unit. The purpose of the position is to ensure compliance with Plan’s corporate systems and to generate data for routine
monitoring processes.

Dimensions of Role:

•   Responsible for corporate system management (SAP, Programme Accountability and Learning Systems (PALS) tracker, programme library, etc.) and for data quality control in MER data bases;
•   Supports high quality MER through provision of information and learning from corporate systems.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Supports planning and monitoring of Country Programmes and projects through information generated from corporate systems and data bases;
•   Manages and coordinates with all the SAP Operational Units to ensure consistency and integrity of data for reporting;
•   Ensures SAP data base quality at CO level:
•   Provides training and technical support on SAP, the Programme Library and the PALS tracker to staff;
•   Monitors project outputs via SAP and prepares report about projects at risk:
•   Leads the development of data bases for indicator tracking in sponsorship and grant projects;
•   Supports data base management for sponsorship and grants projects;
•   Develops and manages the Geographic Information System(s) for programme data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors Degree in Demography, Measurement. Planning. Monitoring & Evaluation. Development Studies. Social Sciences or other relevant field;
•   At least 2 years of experience in corporate system and data base management:
•   Skills for the design, entry, analysis of excel tables, Access as well as for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint;
•   In-depth experience of SAP and the data cleansing processes;
•   Solid writing skills (report writing etc.).

Requirement for the Position:

•   Fulfills Plan’s Child Protection Policy to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
•   Maintains gender sensitivity at all times.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to addition to the email address provided below, not later than 13th November, 2015:

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts  (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities with a cover letter
•   Certifies photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification
•   Names, e-mail addresses and  telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail address

Plan International Ghana Country
Office, No 10 Yiyiwa Street
Abelemkpe, Accra

OR

recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

Closing Date: 27 November, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply

{Braveaurora Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,25 Nov-2015};

Job Summary

•   Overall project responsibility for all on-site activities of BA in Guabuliga: project management: planning, enforcing, supervising and monitoring each project to achieve the defined targets
•   Defining yearly targets for each project with the co-workers, who work in this project
•   Motivating the employees and strengthening the team-spirit
•   Being the link between Ghana and Austria
•   Administration of the project budget on site and having the overall responsibility for the accounts on site (plus ensuring an appropriate use of the donations)
•   Budget planning for the following year for the general assembly of BA in Austria
•   Planning, enforcing, supervising and monitoring of micro-credit program
•   If required, writing reports to funding agencies
•   Co-work with chief and local community (community meetings,…) on a constant basis
•   Acting as a diligent link to the village of Guabuliga; hearing and trying to implement the suggestion(s) of the village people on project ideas that you present to the BA Board

Networking with existing cooperation partners and make existing cooperations grow

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University Degree of development aid, social work, social management or related Studies
•   Working experience in the field of development aid, as well as experience in the field of community work and family reintegration
•   Experience in Project Management and Team Leading
•   Fluent English, both written and oral
•   Ideally familiar with Mampruli dialect
•   Strategic thinker
•   Strong network capabilities
•   Competency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
•   Ability to work well with a diverse range of people from different cultures and religions
•   Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
•   Detail-oriented
•   Sense of initiative / self starter

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV, University Certificates and a letter of motivation to:-

info@braveaurora.com

Closing Date: 25 November, 2015

For more information about BRAVEAURORA, have a look at our homepage: www.braveaurora.com

{ActionAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH, Degree,5 years,18 Nov-2015};

ActionAid(AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid International is seeking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:- Campaigns and Advocacy Manager

Role Overview:
This position exists to provide technical input, coordinate and drive ActionAid Ghana’s policies, advocacy and campaigns activities.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Synthesize regional advocacy and campaigns issues for national and sub-regional engagements
•   Build relationships with parliament, key government institutions, CSOs and academia to undertake joint programmes to influence policy decisions and practice
•   Participate actively in working groups, networks, campaigns, community of practice, international platforms at the national and international level
•   Lead in articulating the organizations position on issues, Target: Work with campaigners on events and campaign briefing materials to implement and promote campaigns
•   Share information and analysis on issues relevant to national and international advocacy and campaigns to staff and collaborators

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years’ relevant experience and proven track record in a development sector that translates into the following competencies:

Technical:

•   Knowledge of Research and Advocacy principles
•   Skilful in Fundraising and Lobbying interventions
•   Knowledge of HRBA Programming
•   Ability to develop Concept Notes and Position Papers
•   Knowledge of Strategic management principles

Personality:

•   Ability to handle conflict, confrontation, disagreement and delicate inter-personal situations in such a manner as to solve the problem and sustain positive relationships
•   Ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness, especially in conflict situations
•   Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures
•   Always cogent, clear and well set out
•   Conducts business with high degree of integrity and ethical behavior.
•   Ability to hold self and others accountable for delivering growth targets or goals

Job Circumstances:

This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions. The role involves frequent travel within Ghana.

Monthly Base Salary Range:  GH 4,682.00 – 7,932.00

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae(CVs) are not acceptable. Application Forms Must be downloaded from the link below:

Click Here To Download Application Form

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:-

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:-

The Head of HROD/Administration
P.O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North

Tel: 0244-316392 / 0289-109560

Closing Date: 18 November, 2015

{ActionAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH, Degree,N/A,18 Nov-2015};

ActionAid(AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid International is seeking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:- Project Coordinator For Child Marriage Project – UNICEF Funded Project

Role Overview:

The role is responsible for coordinating and supervising partnership project activities in line with donor agreements/contracts. The role maintains regular communication and provides scheduled feedback to donors in line with MOUs and agreements

Key Responsibilities:

•   Provide leadership in the implementation of the child marriage project to ensure compliance with set agreements
•   Develop taining modules and programme to build capacity of project partners and communities to challenge institutional and traditional practices that facilitate the incidence of child marriages
•   Develop annual critical pathways to ensure that project development and implementation is in line with the priorities of the Country Strategy Plan (CSP) and key result areas.
•   Provide strategic support to increase understanding and appreciation of changes in project agreements and direction
•   Document and profile alternatives and best practices from the project to challenge dominant models that undermine children’s rights
•   Work closely with regional programmes to develop strategies to deepen community understanding of the dangers and the detrimental effects of child marriages and adapt key project learnings and good practices into mainstream programme work
•   Ensure timely reporting and documentation to improve relationships and accountability to donors as per donor contracts.
•   Provide guidance to ensure synergy between project priorities and key result areas of ActionAid Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The candidate must hold a Post Graduate Degree in relevant field with at least 4 years experience and proven track record in a development sector that translates into the following competencies:

Technical:

•   Sound knowledge on child rights issues
•   Proven skills in facilitation, research and advocacy
•   Ability to make presentation and write good reports
•   Knowledge of child protection programming
•   Ability to monitor and evaluate project interventions and take corrective measures where relevant

Personality:

•   Ability to hold self and others accountable for delivering set targets or goals
•   Ability to cope with work time and people pressures
•   Ability to handle conflict, confrontation, disagreement and delicate inter-personal situations in such a manner as to solve the problem and sustain positive relationships
•   Ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness, especially in conflict situations

Job Circumstances:

This is a two(2) year fixed term employment contract on national terms and conditions. The location for the post is Accra with frequent travel within Ghana.

Monthly Base Salary Range: GH3,434.00 – GH5,808.00

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae(CVs) are not acceptable. Application Forms Must be downloaded from the link below:

Click Here To Download Application Form

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:-

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:-

The Head of HROD/Administration
P.O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North

Tel: 0244-316392 / 0289-109560

Closing Date: 18 November, 2015

{USAID / RING,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,30 Nov-2015};

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: TBD

Reporting Relationship:    Governance Advisor reports to Program Manager

Job Overview

•   The RING Governance Advisor supports the Metropolitan/Municipal/District Assemblies (MMDA) and all RING activities within the assigned districts. The Governance Advisor is the primary point of contact of RING at the MMDAs and for communications between the MMDA and the RING Senior Management. S/He provides overall Governance support to the MMDAs and coordinate complementary technical assistance provided by RING technical staff for Agriculture, Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH. S/He also interacts with community leaders and members where activities are taking place. As a member of the governance team, the Governance Advisor will deliver needed capacity building and technical assistance to all levels of the MMDAs as directed. The Governance Advisor will also support the implementation of community level capacity building interventions that promote transparent and accountable governance.

•   Specific activities the Governance Advisor will carry in his/her district will vary based on district work plans and individual district technical needs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Representation & Partnership Management

•   Represent RING at the MMDA by articulating a positive image to MMDAs, communities and beneficiaries;
•   Build bridges and promote a clear understanding of the RING project among district and community-level partners;
•   Develop positive relationships with project stakeholders through effective, respectful and supportive communication;

Capacity Development

•   Identify areas in need of strengthening (governance and technical);
•   Provide identified governance and technical capacity support to the MMDAs and their sub-structures;
•   Notify RING senior staff of district capacity development needs outside the expertise of the Governance Advisor;
•   Support the organization of district staff training activities relating to RING interventions;
•   Provide quality assurance during interventions carried out by MMDA staff or consultants;
Components Integration
•   Provide needed assistance (to RING or MMDAs) across all three components of the project;
•   Conduct periodic scoping exercises to develop an awareness of major activities occurring within a district (whether RING-led, GoG or other organizations), ensuring that an informed approach is taken when targeting interventions and communities;
•   Prompt district focal person, when necessary, to coordinate among the relevant district technical departments (DADU, GHS, DWST, etc.);

Project Management

•   Support planning units (and other technical departments) to develop annual work plans in line with District Medium Term Development Plans and RING project objectives;
•   Support district focal person to undertake periodic project reviews and adjust implementation timelines based on the current status of the program;
•   Support the various technical departments in their procurement processes, and undertaking Value for Money Analyses relative to their procurement undertakings/activities.
Project Sustainability & Ownership
•   Identify community champions within RING communities to increase intervention ownership;
•   Identify district and community-level options for innovation grants;
•   Support district to ensure all groups (specifically the vulnerable) are included in the project planning, implementation and monitoring;
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
•   Support the monitoring and evaluation unit with data collection, validation and storage at MMDA level;
•   Regularly visit project sites to track the impact of interventions on prime targets;
•   Support partner MMDAs in developing their monitoring and evaluation reporting schedules;
•   Conduct joint monitoring visits with MMDA staff and participate in regular data reviews;
•   Support in the presentation of monitoring results by MMDAs at the appropriate fora;
•   Coordinate with relevant stakeholders during project planning, implementation and monitoring;
•   Contribute to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of project reports;
Reporting & Communication on Project Activities
•   Provide weekly updates to supervisor, and contribute towards the preparation of other project reports to project management team and other relevant stakeholders for management decision- making;
•   Liaise with the technical units (Agriculture, Livelihoods, WASH, Nutrition, and Governance) of RING to ensure a steady flow of information concerning field-based activities;
•   Identify potential success stories, draft narratives and follow up for final publication for both MMDAs and RING; and
•   Assist the RING project office in the preparation of scene setters for official visits to the MMDAs and project communities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Personal characteristics that will be an asset for this position are:

•   A supportive and patient demeanor;
•   Honesty, integrity, and the ability to work independently, with little on-site oversight;
•   A passion for development and supporting the growth of the most vulnerable populations;
•   A willingness to work under challenging circumstances (i.e. poor road and phone networks, no electricity or running water); and
•   The ability to remain neutral, whether politically, tribally, or religiously, in all circumstances.
Professional qualifications the candidate must have are:
•   At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, or other relevant field;
•   At least five (5) years’ work experience in community development, project management, capacity building, governance strengthening or other relevant fields;
•   A strong demonstrated working knowledge of the District Assembly and its sub-structures;
•   Proven project, budget and personnel management experience;
•   Strong writing skills,  and IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel;
•   A willingness to spend at least 80% of the work week in his/her assigned district, traveling on difficult terrain;
•   The ability to ride a motorcycle; and
•   Proficiency in at least one, preferably more, local languages (Dagbani, Mampruli, Nanum, Gonja, Anufo, Likpakpaln, Basara, Moar, Twi, etc.).

Location: Northern Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:-

Email:  hrghana@ghanaresiliency.org

Closing Date: 30 November, 2015

{American Embassy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,23 Dec-2015};

The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana is seeking an individual for the position of CULTURAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (EXCHANGES) in the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy.

Position Number: A00108

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO), this position is responsible for administering academic exchange programs. In most instances, the Cultural Affairs Specialist assumes total responsibility for managing the day-to-day aspects of all educational exchanges. Develops personal contacts and maintains liaison at the mid to upper-level of the ministry of education, universities and other scientific and educational institutions. Based on these contacts, the Cultural Affairs Specialist prepares suggested guest lists for embassy events and advises on educational trends and issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % of Time

A. Administration of Academic Exchange Programs 70%

•   Administers the academic exchanges program, including those exchanges under the auspices of the Fulbright and Humphrey Fellowship programs.
•   Helps recruit and identify applicants based on American embassy objectives, specific program descriptions, and knowledge of Ghanaian institutions.
•   Handles all logistics for academic program selection panels, and participates in all applicant interviews.
•   Coordinates with selected participants from application process through the completion of the program and provides all required logistical and programmatic support, including reviewing applications and drafting selection panel comments/reports, compiling orientation and program support materials and conducting pre-departure and returnee briefings.
•   Coordinates with the embassy’s consular section on visa applications and interview processes.
•   Ensures that all academic exchange programs are administered according to determined regulations and budgets.

B. Record-Keeping and Reporting 15%

•   Maintains files on American and Ghanaian academic exchange programs and participants to help with statistical record-keeping, exchange program administration and representational planning.
•   Maintains files on Ghanaian institutions.
•   Prepares reports/evaluations on academic exchange programs as required by the U.S. Department of State and academic exchange implementing partners.

C. Maintaining Contacts and Advising 10%

•   Visits key universities in Ghana and other institutions and maintains contacts with mid-level and high-level officials to facilitate coordination in the administration of the exchange program.
•   Keeps abreast of educational issues in Ghana, and advises on trends and programming opportunities.

D. Other 5%

•   Performs other duties in the Public Affairs Section as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

•   Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, social sciences, journalism, or communications is required.
•   A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Ghana in program management/coordination, management of academic exchanges, or working in higher education administration is required.
•   Level IV (Fluent) in writing, speaking, and reading English is required. Must be able to draft correspondence and other documents for Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO). Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Must have good knowledge of both Ghanaian and American social customs, traditions, higher education institutions, and educational systems. Computer skills will be tested.
•   Incumbent must be a detail-oriented self-starter who can work well with others. Must be articulate in speech, including public speaking. Must have strong writing skills.

Salary: GH¢56,457p.a. (Starting salary)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174): or
2. A combination of both: i.e. Section 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information): plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veteran preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. A telephone number, post office box and/or e-mail address where we can contact you to schedule an interview.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE. Copied at: ghanacurrentjobs.com

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

NOTE:

1. All applications must have the Position Number and Position Title identified.
2. All “Hard Copy”/printed applications must be submitted to the Mail Room at the
Chancery. Hard Copy Applications submitted through any other office will not be accepted. You may apply on-line using the email address.:-

AccraHRO@state.gov

This is the preferred means of applying for a position with the American Embassy.

3. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FOR AN OPEN/ADVERTIZED POSITION. APPLICATIONS PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR A JOB WILL NOT BE HELD/CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE JOBS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST RE-APPLY.  

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP194, Accra

POINT OF CONTACT:

Telephone: 0302-741000
Fax: 0302-741389
E-mail: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 23 November, 2015

NOTE: 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 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.