{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.

{Social Impact Ghana (SI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 7 years,20 Nov-2015};

Social Impact Ghana (SI) is an international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. SI provides services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

SI’s mission in Ghana is to provide technical assistance and related services to client and government organization, under its contract agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (“USAID”) for Partnership for Education: Evaluating Systems.

•   Position Title:  Senior Capacity Building Specialist
•   Department:   Strategic Programme & Capacity Building
•   Reports To:    Chief of Party

Objective

The Evaluating Systems activity aims to support Ministry of Education (MOE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and local organizations to establish and improve basic education monitoring and evaluation systems and frameworks that encourage learning and use of best practices, linked to Ghana’s new emphasis on primary school reading.

Major areas of support will include:

•   Providing technical assistance and capacity building support to MOE, GES and its development partners to help develop a systematic, coordinated and responsive monitoring and evaluation system that supports implementation of the Government of Ghana’s Education Strategic Plan 2010-2020 (ESP).
•   Creating a harmonized monitoring and evaluation operational framework that supports the implementation of the ESP.
•   Undertaking impact and performance evaluations that promote evidence-based decision-making in the education sector, with an emphasis on primary school reading.

Social Impact/Ghana is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Capacity Building Specialist who will be embedded within the MOE/GES and reports to the Chief of Party.  This is a full-time project position, year-round role based in Accra.  Selected candidate must be able to begin work immediately.

**Please note: This is a local position. Only Ghanaian citizens are eligible to apply.**

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Lead the assessment, analysis and planning for capacity development for the EMIS, ESP and other areas of educational capacity building
•   Assess MOE/GES M & E capacity, developing capacity development plans, and organizing and managing the implementation of all capacity building activities under USAID Partnership for Education: Evaluating Systems for partner country government entities and institutions;
•   Work with the MOE and GES to develop and perform the activities related to training and capacity building.
•   The Specialist will be conversant with all appropriate literature and documents relating to MoE and GES information systems, ESP as well as literature and documents related to HICD, SABER and other literature relevant to capacity development.  The Specialist will also be familiar with cooperating partner USAID activity documents and reports.

Other Specific Responsibilities

•   Develop SoWs and supervise CB related STTA and assure that individual and specific deliverables are produced, and that the quality of work is of highest standard.  He will assure the coordination of other Evaluating Systems staff and personnel for their involvement as needed.
•   Assure that relations between Evaluating Systems and its counterparts in the Government are favorable for the work needing to be done.
•   Assure, to the extent possible, that women participate and are included on assignments that involve assessments, analyses, planning and training events held for and by Evaluating Systems.
•   Undertake field visits as required to conduct assessments, training or other activities in the field.
•   Play an integral role in the Evaluating Systems team and contribute to staff meetings in the planning of its weekly and quarterly activities.
•   Produce success stories and vignettes of cases where building of capacity or the assessing of capacity strengths and weaknesses shows particular progress or other breakthrough to an enhanced level of performance.
•   Assist and play a role in the production of Quarterly and Annual Reports and other documents such as training manuals and reports arising out of its MECD activities as required by USAID.
•   The Specialist will be supervised by the CoP and the DCoP.

Pay and Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits program

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s in a relevant discipline;
•   Minimum of seven (7) years proven work experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation and institutional capacity building;
•   Demonstrated skills in M&E system design, methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) and approaches;
•   Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with host country counterparts and government officials;
•   Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in training, consulting or on-the-job coaching.
•   Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities; and
•   Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their CVs and a cover letter via email to:-

hr-ghana@socialimpact.com   with Senior Capacity Building Specialist clearly stated in your subject title or to the Social Impact Office, # 2 Lenshie Crescent, North Labone, Accra. Application should be addressed to the Chief of Party, Partnership for Education: Evaluating Systems.

Closing Date: 20 November, 2015

We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.

Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

{International Justice Mission (IJM),Accra,Full-Time, GH, Bachelors, 5 years,20 Nov-2015};

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a fast growing international organization working to protect some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people from violent forces of injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public justice systems work for the poor.

IJM believes that God has called His people to seek justice and rescue the oppressed in real and tangible ways.  The work of justice requires the support of individuals, the church, local authorities, civil society, and the entire community. IJM’s vision is to mobilize these groups, raising awareness and empowering action in the pursuit of protection and restoration for victims of violent oppression.

IJM is seeking a winsome Church & Community Relations Manager who will be responsible for coordinating all activities involving the mobilization of churches and communities in Ghana. This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to the Field Office Director of IJM Ghana.
Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

•   Develop and implement church and community relations strategic plans to support IJM’s larger plan for justice system transformation in Ghana;
•   Coordinate with IJM’s global Church Mobilization team to ensure alignment of IJM’s activities in Ghana with IJM’s global strategies; and
•   Coordinate with other members of the IJM Ghana Field Office to ensure that church and community relations activities are effectively supporting the objectives of these teams.

Church Mobilization

•   Identify and build a network of relationships with potentially effective church partners in the country;
•   Identify and participate in church and parachurch networks, coalitions, movements and other associations that have (or have the potential to have) justice components;
•   Prepare and present curricula and other educational materials on the theological basis for the Church’s engagement in justice issues;
•   Prepare and present curricula and other educational materials on practical ways that members of local churches can engage in justice issues, particularly child trafficking;
•   Speak and present sermons, messages and other presentations in churches or other religious groups that inspire the recipients to take action and support IJM’s mission;
•   Assist local churches and religious groups in developing and implementing action plans that support or complement IJM’s strategies for combatting child trafficking (e.g., executing awareness campaigns, connecting IJM to strategically significant persons, referring cases to police, recruiting and mobilizing IJM volunteers, etc.);
•   Recruit a network of volunteers from local churches and religious groups who can assist at IJM events, assist in rescue operations, provide reintegration support to survivors and provide other necessary services in support of IJM’s mission;
•   Recruit and lead a network of volunteers from local churches who will regularly pray for the work of IJM and its strategic objectives; and
•   Plan, coordinate and execute special events involving IJM’s church partners (e.g., local prayer gatherings, symposia and awareness raising events).

Local Authorities & NGO Mobilization

•   Coordinate Field Office efforts to mobilize local authorities and local non-government organizations (NGOs) to advance the Field Office mission;
•   Identify and build relationships between IJM and potentially effective local government authorities and NGOs wherever the Field Office is conducting casework;
•   Facilitate local government authorities and NGO engagement in activities that support or complement the Field Office mission, including assisting IJM cases; assisting IJM clients or their families; connecting IJM to strategically significant power actors; case referrals; advocacy and/or public awareness campaigns with strategically significant messages; and advocacy for local legislation and its implementation for effective enforcement of laws protecting the vulnerable and exploited;
•   Develop local government authorities and NGOs to provide tangible support to survivor aftercare, which includes: reintegration support and opportunities for economic self-sufficiency;
•   Speak and give presentations on behalf of IJM to government stakeholders and NGOs; and
•   Represent IJM at various anti-trafficking networks.

Media Relations

•   Develop, update annually and implement a media advocacy strategic plan;
•   Build and maintain relationships of trust between IJM and local media representatives;
•   Monitor local media coverage of forced child labor trafficking and related issues;
•   Facilitate information delivery to media representatives regarding responsible reporting of forced child labor trafficking issues;
•   Seek and select appropriate media exposure opportunities for IJM, its staff and its casework stories to maximize the impact of casework;
•   Coordinate approval of releases with IJM HQ; and
•   Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Field Office Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university;
•   Graduate degree or formal seminary training preferable, but not required;
•   Minimum of 5 years’ experience with churches, local government authorities, civil society groups, communications or advocacy leadership;
•   Experience working with media preferred;
•   Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
•   Ability to articulate IJM’s mission and position persuasively to diverse audiences;
•   Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation;
•   Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
•   Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects;
•   Experience finding creative ways to optimize limited resources;
•   Mature team player with strong interpersonal skills;
•   Experience using of a database, CMS or Customer Relationship Management tool; and
•   Experience networking with International and National NGO’s and CBO’s.

Critical Qualities

•   Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
•   A genuine passion for IJM and for biblical justice;
•   High level of honesty and integrity;
•   Adept at personalized care and service for a variety of stakeholders;
•   Personable; creative; bridge builder and strategist;
•   Savvy about people, organizations and settings; and
•   Self starter with strong initiative.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should click below to apply:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 20 November, 2015

{International Justice Mission (IJM),Accra,Full-Time, GH, Masters Degree, 5 years,20 Nov-2015};

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a fast growing international organization working to protect some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people from violent forces of injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public justice systems work for the poor. IJM is seeking a talented Counseling psychologist to serve as the Aftercare Casework and Counseling Manager to develop and manage IJM Ghana’s clinical aftercare services for child survivors of forced labor trafficking and their primary caregivers.

This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to the Director of Aftercare, IJM Ghana.

Responsibilities

Crisis Care and Case Management Services

•   Provide immediate crisis care, advocacy and assessments for children coming out of forced labor trafficking situations and ensure all victims receive legally mandated government protections;
•   Conduct child-sensitive forensic interviews with victims and witnesses regarding forced labor trafficking that can be utilized in ongoing investigations, legal proceedings, and aftercare assessments;
•   Engage, prepare and support victims and witnesses throughout judicial proceedings in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of advocates, law enforcement officers and other care providers;
•   Provide immediate crisis counseling for all rescued children;
•   Conduct/ facilitate psychological assessments of rescued children and prepare a plan to meet the identified psychological needs;
•   Conduct/facilitate counseling services for rescued children within the required time frames;
•   Complete comprehensive needs assessments, including family home assessments and develop an elaborate plan for safe reunification of survivors;
•   Ensure that all the rescued children receive proper counseling and provide counseling supervision to contracted counselors;
•   Develop and implement treatment plans reflecting objectives and services needed to attain sustained restoration of the child survivor, based on assessed needs of the child and his or her primary caregivers and in accordance with IJM Minimum Standards of Care;
•   Facilitate reunification service referrals through a network of partner providers; and
•   Thoroughly document and monitor service provision and progress of participants within IJM’s internal electronic database (CTMS).

Program and Partner Development

•   In collaboration with the Director of Aftercare, develop and implement a counseling training model for counseling partners using a trauma informed approach;
•   In collaboration with the Director of Aftercare, develop and implement a model for provision of reunification services for child survivors of forced labor trafficking and their primary caregivers in accordance with DSW standards;
•   Develop a network of collaborative partnerships within key program areas that are equipped to serve the holistic needs of IJM aftercare participants, including service providers in the areas of health, education, income generation, protective services, mental health, basic needs (i.e. food, housing) and other relevant needs;
•   Assist the Director of Aftercare in assessing the gaps in comprehensive survivor aftercare service availability and implementing solutions to address these gaps;
•   Identify training and resource needs for aftercare partners and facilitate provision of critical trainings and resources within resource constraints and office priorities; and
•   Provide strategic input to quarterly Field Office reports for submission to IJM global leadership teams.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Psychology;
•   Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in counseling, provision of case management services to children and young persons, implementing psychosocial assessments and facilitating adult trainings;
•   Experience working with survivors of trauma and ability to provide holistic service interventions in a trauma-informed manner;
•   Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with children and their caregivers, the indigent and otherwise vulnerable individuals;
•   Experience in building collaborative partnerships with other social service providers;
•   Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel;
•   Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English fluency in Ewe and Ga- Adangbe preferred; and
•   Driver’s License preferred.

Critical Qualities

•   Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
•   Strong result-orientation;
•   Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values;
•   Strongly committed to child protection principles against forced child labor;
•   Attention to details organized and disciplined with priorities;
•   Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication;
•   Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude;
•   Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity;
•   Intelligent, creative and proactive problem solver; and
•   Strong value of teamwork and collaboration, particularly within a multidisciplinary framework.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should click below to apply:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 20 November, 2015