{Resource Centre Network (RCN),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 5 years,28 Sep-2015};

ROLE PROFILE & JOB PURPOSE    

•   The Knowledge Management Coordinator will provide leadership and expertise to the Knowledge Management Initiative, Resource Centre Network (RCN) Ghana by managing a range of KM activities and partner/sector mailing loop, transforming sector KM findings into actionable learning points to drive WASH sector targets. He/ she will support sector documentation and learning processes, advocacy and dissemination activities through internal and external campaigns to influence decision makers and practitioners; and to market learning and improve visibility to attract support and resources.
•   He/she will also be responsible for the functions in the RCN Secretariat, formulation of learning plans and deployment of integrated learning activities across the sector and segments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Work with partner/stakeholders to agree and review the business model for learning and formulate strategies to support implementation of the delivery of WASH priorities. Some of the specific activities are:

•   Review the RCN business strategy/plan to provide a focus and direction to learning/KM in the WASH Sector; and to ensure products and approaches are properly targeted; aligned to the sector strategy;
•   Develop fundraising strategy to facilitate resource mobilization
•   Collate, review and track learning trends & patterns, and support the development of decision support tools to inform adaptation of policy and practice;
•   Regular update of the RCN website and social media platforms dedicated to support the sector; and quality assurance of postings;
•   Compile, review and disseminate relevant sector updates – sector mailing loop, sector calendar of events, etc.
•   Develop communication plans across the network segments; and create awareness within the network and externally using effective campaigns to drive interest and buy-in;
•   Provide strategic inputs in process documentation, advocacy support and communication to promote visibility and scaling of solutions;
•   Organise sector learning dialogues and KM sessions at national (NLLAP) and decentralise levels.
•   Develop annual programme plans and budgets to facilitate the implementation of RCN’s activities
•   Develop strategies to facilitate capacity enhancement of project partners
•   Monitor and provide support to the delivery of partner projects with a focus on documentation and sharing of lessons;
•   Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports covering both project implementation and finances in line with donor/partner agreements
•   Manage divergent views and interest across different partners, organisations and focus areas to drive the achievement of a knowledgeable sector that is target-focused;
•   Work closely with selected research & Analytics teams by identifying critical areas of learning interest and training needs; ensuring coaching and training to build capacity and documents lessons;
•   Ensure that knowledge products and learning activities adhere to all compliance and sector standards.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualification in Development Communications, Knowledge Management Project Management, Business Administration, Planning, Social Sciences or its equivalent with proficiency in Action Research. A Professional qualification or Masters is an added advantage.
•   Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in management and leadership role with expertise in product development, advocacy and media relations with at least 3 years in project management
•   Knowledge/Experience in the WASH Sector is an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job    

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit a cover letter together with a detailed CV (with 2 referees) to Email:

rcn@washghana.net (and copy: rcnghana1@gmail.com)

Or send hard copies to:

The KM Lead
RCN Ghana, No 18. Third Close
Airport Residential – Accra.
P.O. Box CT 9531
Cantonments – Accra

Closing Date: 28 September, 2015

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 7 years,07 Oct-2015};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Governance and Advocacy Specialist to support an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program to accelerate governance improvement and manage conflict in support of enhanced agricultural development in Ghana’s Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions. It is expected to be a cooperative agreement of about $12 million USD to be awarded by November 2015.

Job Summary

The Governance and Advocacy Specialist will promote good governance practices that will promote equitable and sustainable food and nutrition security and prevent and/or mitigate conflict with regards to same. The position will be based in Tamale.

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide technical lead in the implementation of conflict management and citizen participation programs and monitoring of service delivery work.
•   Identify and work with relevant farmer-based organizations, community groups, district assemblies and other stakeholders as required within the project scope and strategy
•   Support the implementation of capacity building programs and networking of selected partner farmer-based organizations.
•   Strengthen partners/CSO/local community groups capacities to anticipate and respond to conflict and crisis, to develop conflict sensitive approaches, to work effectively in conflicting environments and defuse them, and to enrich their development practice with conflict resolution tools, techniques and planning mechanisms.
•   Provide technical lead in organizational capacity building and networking for policy advocacy of local farmer-based organizations
•   Provide technical lead in the design of policy advocacy activities at national level.
•   Provide leadership in organizing and managing exchange visits and documentation of project experience.
•   Actively contribute to the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of Master’s degree in political science, international development, sociology, education, or a closely related social science.
•   At least Seven or more years of experience in providing support to local government and to civil society advocacy capacity building, three years of which must have been in a managerial capacity
•   Track record of collaboration with civil society and other national institutions and in the development of partnerships with local and international civil society and government organizations.
•   Experience in programs in conflict prevention/resolution/governance programming
•   Proven experience working with local partnerships in complex settings
•   Experience in public sector policy reform and advocacy
•   At least three years of experience working on agriculture and food security issues.
•   Experience with land rights administration
•   Previous experience on USAID-funded program/s is preferred.
•   In-depth experience and technical understanding of processes of conflict and employment of  dispute resolution principles and practices
•   Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral fluency in English.
•   Ability to travel throughout project areas, as needed.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 07 October, 2015

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 5 years,07 Oct-2015};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Summary

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program to accelerate governance improvement and manage conflict in support of enhanced agricultural development in Ghana’s Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions. It is expected to be a cooperative agreement of about $12 million USD to be awarded by November 2015. The position will be based in Tamale.

Key Responsibilities

•   Carry out the day-today tracking and reporting on activities under the Cooperative Agreement
•   Develop the overall framework for the project’s M&E systems, in collaboration with USAID and senior project staff, including requirements, reporting, baseline, and evaluation surveys. Develop and monitor the project’s PMP to systematically document project performance for project technical leads and the project leadership team.
•   Ensure the alignment of research and M&E activities with program goals and contribute to the development of annual work plans to identify project targets and ensure inclusion of M&E activities.
•   Monitor project activities and tracking these activities against the results framework.
•   Conduct field visits for data validation, to monitor the quality and completeness of data sets. Coordinate data collection at project sites to monitor program development and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data. Capture and document lessons learned; champion the scaling up best practices.
•   Generate monthly indicator reports and tracking progress against key indicators.
•   Ensure timely and accurate submission of project activities to donor, including progress against targets set in the award agreement and annual work plan, quarterly, and annual reports.
•   Provide technical leadership and support to project and partner staff in planning and implementing M&E systems and activities, data-based program decision-making, and results reporting.  Supervise, mentor, and build capacity of project M&E staff
•   Develop and implement effective monitoring tools and approaches to demonstrate the effectiveness of project interventions.
•   Support the Chief of Party in coordinating the mid-term and final project evaluations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of  Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (development studies, public health, demography, statistics, etc.) or a Bachelor’s degree and five additional years of relevant work experience
•   At least Five or more years of experience in monitoring and evaluating of donor-funded good governance projects, with substantial experience gained from working on the development and implementation of civil society-led accountability programs
•   Demonstrated practical skills in M&E of donor-funded development programs. Previous experience supporting agriculture or land management projects is highly desired.
•   Strong knowledge of M&E methodology data analysis and synthesis, performance evaluation and correction, and report writing.
•   Demonstrated capacity to use project M&E to advance strategic goals and provide data for decision-making.
•   Knowledge of statistical software (such as SPSS, STATA, and SAS).  Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (or similar tools) is strongly preferred.
•   Knowledge of USAID data collection and reporting requirements.
•   Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral fluency in English.
•   Ability to travel throughout project areas, as needed.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 07 October, 2015

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 10 years,03 Oct-2015};

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded education project in Ghana. The project aims to increase public action to improve reading outcomes among students in KG-P3. It will work towards this through: (1) increasing public awareness of the importance of reading and the benefits of the government of Ghana’s approach to literacy promotion; (2) supporting the implementation of evidence-based, context-appropriate activities to improve reading levels by a broad range of stakeholders; and (3) developing and implementing activities to engage parents and communities to support education. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

•   Provide overall vision and strategy for the implementation and direction of all project activities
•   Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID, international and regional partners, and host-country government officials
•   Act as primary liaison with the Chemonics Washington D.C. office in technical and managerial matters
•   Supervise project technical and administrative staff, including the deputy chief of party and technical leads, ensuring staff are successfully managing project activities and operations
•   Work with government counterparts in defining project activities and targets and ensure close collaboration
•   Oversee annual project work planning and establish procedures to measure the project’s progress against the work plan
•   Ensure compliance with goals set in the contract and with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and systems
•   Conduct monthly and quarterly meetings and workshops with technical teams and participating organizations for coordination purposes
•   Participate in regular project evaluations to assess progress and recommend solutions
•   Represent the project at periodic meetings with stakeholders to report on planned activities and actions, including implementation status

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in education or relevant academic area required; Ph.D. preferred
•   Minimum ten years of relevant management, supervisory, and technical experience with USAID or similar donor-funded programs of similar scope, including at least five years in a management or leadership position
•   Minimum three years of experience in the education sector in Sub-Saharan Africa required; experience in West Africa or Ghana preferred
•   Experience hiring and supervising host country local personnel and ensuring, when need arises, that they secure training necessary to meet program needs
•   Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
•   Fluency in English required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send electronic submissions to:-

ghanainnovating@chemonics.com

Closing Date: 03 October, 2015

Please include “chief of party” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “chief of party – education project” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

????Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.??

{Confidential,Tamale and Savelugu,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 3 years,02 Oct-2015};

A Trade and Agricultural policy advocacy and practice organization is currently recruiting a Programme Officer for a project duration of 24 months.

Job Summary

•   His / Her work will involve the activation and maintenance of relationships among rice market chain actors in the Savelugu Nanton and Kumubungu districts in the Northern Region of Ghana
•   She/He must have excellent facilitation and writing skills and must be interested in working as part of team and for long hours with farmers, processors and other stakeholders in the project.
•   Ability to communicate in Dagbane is an advantage

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Economic, Integrated Development Studies or any related course is required with a minimum of 3 years work experience with small scale farmers and processors.

Location: Tamale and Savelugu

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs and motivation letters to:-

jobrecruitmentonline@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 02 October, 2015

{United Nations,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, N/A,30 Sep-2015};

Grade: NOA
Duration of Initial Contract: One (1) Year

Background:

•   Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Humanitarian Coordination Analyst strengthens capacity of the UN Country Team to operate under the Deliver as One approach followed in Ghana in the areas of disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and coordinated humanitarian crisis response.
•   This position coordinates UN support to strengthen the technical and organizational capacities of the government agencies responsible for crisis prevention, preparedness and response in Ghana.
•   The UN Humanitarian Coordination Analyst supports the execution of services in the RC Office that support the UNCT by managing and sharing information, supporting the design and monitoring of crisis response and disaster risk reduction components of the UNCT work plan and UNDAF, promoting operational efficiency, and facilitating UNCT activities, meetings of the Inter-Agency Working Group for Emergencies (IAWGE), and annual retreats.
•   In addition to managing specific work areas and carrying out the specific tasks outlined in this Job Description, the small size of the RC Office requires flexibility among team members and a back-up regime to ensure business continuity in the absence of other members of the team.

Summary Key Roles:

•   Ensures inclusive humanitarian coordination and emergency preparedness;
•   Ensures effective support to the RC and the UNCT in preparation and implementation of country programming processes and products, including CCA and UNDAF and UN joint programmes coordination;
•   Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management;
•   Promotes coordination of disaster risk reduction work within UNDP and across UNCT members within humanitarian coordination.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Political Sciences or related field.
•   Relevant experience at the national or international level in crisis preparedness and response and disaster risk reduction, providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
•   Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage;
•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
•   Language: Fluency in English.

Salary: GHS 75.408 – 114.595 (Annual Gross Salary)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Follow the link below to view detailed job description and mode of application;

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 30 September, 2015

For United Nations Common System salaries, allowances and benefits for General Service Category (GSI – GS7) and National Officer category (NOA – NOD), please visit: http://www.gh.undp.org/content/ghana/en/home/erations/jobs/

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Manual application will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree,5 years ,28 Sep-2015};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Government to Government (G2G) Agreement Specialist in the Project, Program and Development Office (PPDO) of USAID/Ghana. The incumbent serves as Project Management Specialist – G2G Agreement Specialist to fully support USAID/Ghana/PPDO direct support to local government al institutions. The G2G Agreement specialist will specifically be assigned to ensure that local, G2G and donor partnership agreement are developed to achieve technical objectives while supporting sustainable partnership and compliance with all USAID legal and policy requirement.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

•   Ensure that local, G2G and donor partnership agreements are developed to achieve technical objectives while supporting sustainable partnership and compliance with all USAID legal and policy requirements.
•   Enable USAID/Ghana to more effectively engage with partner governments and local and donor organizations to achieve CDCS results.
•   Enable USAID/Ghana to increase the amount of USAID funding provided directly to partner governments and local organizations (the top line IPR indicators).
•   Increase capacity of the Government of Ghana to implement direct USAID financed activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

A. GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL/DONOR PARTNERSHIP ADVISOR: (30%)

In close coordination with the USAID Financial Management Office, Project Development Officer, and Regional Legal Office, the incumbent actively engages each technical office to support plan and design of G2G and Development to Development (D2D) activity implementation mechanisms. This includes developing G2G project design guidance, advising teams regarding best practices, etc. Specific duties include:

•   Serve as a core member on the USAID/Ghana Local Solutions team.
•   Advise USAID/Ghana technical teams in designing G2G activities, working with FM and the local solutions team to ensure programmatic objectives are developed into appropriate G2G implementation approaches.
•   In accordance with the latest USAID G2G requirements, such as Public Financial Management Risk Assessments and other necessary assessments, s/he supports, undertakes or supports various analyses and reviews required for project/activity design documents and agreements.
•   Supports teams in designing logical frameworks, milestones and budgets for G2G implementation activities.
•   Mapping G2G Partnership potential and Local Capacity Development needs with technical teams.

B. G2G AND D2D AGREEMENT SPECIALIST: (30%)

•   Working with the corresponding technical team, Regional Legal Advisor (RLA), PGS team and Financial Management office, develop, draft and negotiate G2G implementing agreements, including cost-reimbursement and fixed amount reimbursement Implementation Letters, Bilateral Project Agreements and non-project assistance agreements, as appropriate.
•   Support teams in drafting and negotiating Program Contributions, Delegated Cooperation Agreements, Multi-Donor Trust Fund Contributions and other Donor to Donor implementation instruments.
•   The incumbent assures that all G2G, and D2D Partnership Agreements are in compliance with all USAID and USG regulations, policies, and objectives or reports to the Agreement Officer or Regional Legal Advisor when appropriate.
•   Provide other assistance as requested.

C. SUPPORT LOCAL AND REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES: (20%)

The incumbent takes part in strategic planning and supports project ideas and concepts providing Local Capacity Development aligned with all of USAID’s sector strategies informed by the current G2G environment in Ghana, institutional capabilities and purposes of potential USAID partners, and other resources and funding available. Specific Activities include:

•   Provide technical assistance to USAID/Ghana to achieve its USAID Forward targets with respect to Local Capacity Development (LCD).
•   Managing cross-cutting LCD resources, in coordination with mission and technical teams.
•   Creating and strengthening linkages in the region on local and regional partnership and LCD.
•   Conducting or coordinating research on G2G or LCD questions and resources on behalf of mission management and technical teams.
•   Designing projects to provide LCD services to technical teams and local and regional partners, to increase long-term opportunity for local and regional partnership.
•   Serving on TEC panels with LCD components/focus.
•   Participating in rapid or full organizational capacity assessments (OCAs) on new or existing local and G2G partners.
•   Assisting technical teams to integrate local partnership and LCD throughout the mission and in the region.

D. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING: (20%)

The incumbent takes part in preparing progress reports on USAID’s Local Solutions initiative for USAID headquarters, and in tracking progress toward Local Solutions targets. S/he advises regarding necessary adjustments or scale-up of G2G in the spirit of local ownership and strengthening systems.

•   Support respective program offices to ensure that all LCD services provided by USAID/Ghana are carefully tracked and documented.
•   Collaborate with USAID/Ghana Development Outreach Coordinator (DOC) to identify and disseminate G2G and LCD success stories to familiarize a wide audience of interested stakeholders of USAID’s successful activities in advancing local partnership and LCD throughout West Africa.
•   Facilitate knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and the development of a community of practice among all USG stakeholders involved in LCD programming in the region by organizing and facilitating regional and local/mission-level training on G2G, and LCD and facilitating networking and information sharing for G2G and LCD best practices.
•   Serve as a source for quality information on USAID’s G2G and LCD policy, tools, lessons learned, and other resources.
•   The incumbent will support Development Partners (DP) information sharing and coordination meetings, gaining an understanding of other DPs programs and approaches and of synergies that USAID/Ghana can act upon to pool resources toward joint objectives in the G2G and LCD sector. S/he will relay analysis to the Mission in support of its ongoing and future efforts and decision-making toward G2G in various sectors, and toward strengthening Government of Ghana systems. S/he maintains a database of donor funded government activities to help the Mission in activity planning.
•   Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: Master’s degree in public administration, law, economics, international development, political science or related field is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: At least 5 years working experience in international development and/or international transaction and experience with preparing complex transactional documents, such as grants, contracts, donor agreements, is required. Experience with enhancing and strengthening local government capacities, public financial management, and government accountability, and in addressing gender issues within programs, and a demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate related activities with international donors preferred.
•   Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluency) speaking and written communication in English required. (Language proficiency will be tested).
•   Job Knowledge: Possess excellent knowledge of key issues within the Government of Ghana, especially in local government accountability, financial management and decentralization. Understanding of good governance and Ghanaian government transparency environment. Grasp of key development dynamics and stakeholders in Ghana and the West Africa region, and knowledge of standard development policies and procedures, financing modalities and addressing gender within programs.
•   Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to prepare complex international project budgets and legal agreements. The ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with Ministry officials, donor colleagues, NGO sector leads, and other USAID teams. Ability to articulate USG policies and projects, objectives, and intended results to a broad range of partners. The incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to function effectively in a team setting. Must be professionally proficient in relevant Microsoft office, and be comfortable with online and other forms of research.

Salary range (FSN-11) = GH¢ 68,933, 369.00 – GH¢ 103,407.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

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

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

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

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

Closing Date: 28 September, 2015

USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

{Catholic Relief Services,Tamale,Full-Time,GH,Degree, 5 years,22 Sep-2015};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.

The Agency’s three Signature Programming Areas include Emergency Response/Recovery, Agriculture Livelihoods and Health.  CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs where possible, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been working in Ghana since 1958 and currently focuses on health, and food security/livelihoods.

Mission Statement

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

Job Description

•   Department: Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Location of Duty: Tamale
•   Job Title: Community Mobilization Specialist (CMS)
•   Band D
•   Reports to:  I-SHINE Project Coordinator

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .    I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose

To provide Community Mobilization and WASH technical leadership to the project implementation team and partners to ensure accomplishment of the Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project objectives and results, while meeting expected technical quality standards

Key responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

•   Facilitate community entry in targeted communities and maintain good relationships with community leaders over the life of the project (in collaboration with the Nutrition/SILC and WASH Specialists)
•   Provide direct technical support to partners to ensure high technical soundness and high quality results
•   Support the I-SHINE Project Coordinator in the smooth and effective implementation of the community and school based mobilization and sensitization activities.
•   Support the development and implementation of  appropriate participatory approaches to water, hygiene and sanitation including participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation ( PHAST ) and WASH in Schools and  to promote community problem solving and decision-making concerning  water, , hygiene, sanitation and nutrition activities
•   Develop strong relationships with key project partners including Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service and District Assembly at the regional and district levels, local community leaders and other partners identified over the course of implementation in implementation of school and community-based WASH activities.
•   Support  the capacity building programs for field Officers, staff of Ghana Education Service and Ghana Health Service and community members in all the project strategies as outlined in the technical narrative of the project document
•   Provide regular on the spot facilitative support to Field Officers, point persons of implementing partners and ensure proper project tracking, record keeping as well as field level documentation of project activities
•   Support Field Officers in the compilation of relevant project reports highlighting project impact against indicators
•   Provide support in the development of annual work plans, budget preparation, and provide assistance to implement them to achieve project goals and planned results.
•   Participate in periodic reviews, including quarterly reviews to identify success stories relating to the project and areas of improvement
•   Collaborate with Field Officers and project implementing partners and the target communities to undertake all activities aimed at enhancing the achievement of project strategic objectives
•   Assist Field Officers and partners to identify and promptly resolve all trouble-shooting issues as they arise within the team and work on team building and team communication.
•   Perform other related duties as required

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

•   Facilitate the collection and compilation of all data necessary for the project implementation.
•   Provide assistance to field officers to ensure accurate data processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   Conduct monitoring visits to project communities and schools in the districts and submit reports of such visits to ensure quality supervision and monitoring leading to improvement in program deliver
•   Support, review and assure timely completion and submission of project reports from Field Officers to the Project Coordinator
•   Work closely with M&E Specialist, key component specialists to supervise key project staff on the M&E requirements of the project, and to assure that the I-SHINE Project meets set goals and objectives

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: CRS Health Program Manager, I-SHINE Project Coordinator – Health and other line Managers, Nutrition/SILC Specialist M&E Specialist and WASH Specialist
•   External: District Directors of Health, Education Services and District Assemblies in target districts.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advance  University degree in Social work, Rural/Community Development, Integrated Development Studies or in any related field with extensive experience in community mobilization and sensitization strategies
•   At least five years of experience in  community mobilizer capacity
•   Knowledge of Microsoft word processing (Excel and PowerPoint)
•   Demonstrate professional maturity and good interpersonal skills for teamwork, and good written and verbal communication skills
•   Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
•   Previous experience working in similar position is desired
•   Familiarity with qualitative approaches to M&E
•   Sound report writing, interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
•   Ability to travel to the district  at least 40% of the time

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 22 September, 2015

Application must be saved with this format:- Community Mobilization Specialist (CMS)

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply

{Catholic Relief Services,Nabdam District-Upper East Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree, 3 years,22 Sep-2015};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.

The Agency’s three Signature Programming Areas include Emergency Response/Recovery, Agriculture Livelihoods and Health.  CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs where possible, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been working in Ghana since 1958 and currently focuses on health, and food security/livelihoods.
Mission Statement

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

Job Description

•   Department: Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Job Title:  Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) Specialist
•   Location: Tamale
•   Band: D
•   Report to: I-SHINE Project Coordinator

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .    I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Primary Functions

The WASH specialist will be responsible for ensuring that I-SHINE WASH related activities are technically sound and impact positively on the lives of the targeted beneficiaries. To achieve this, a high level of commitment and coordination with the Project Coordinator is required to strengthen the overall capacity of the Country Program by reviewing and providing feedback to strategic planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation system delivery projects, as well as improved hygiene knowledge and practice will be critical.
This position does not only require a high technical level in water, sanitation and hygiene promotion but also leadership, coordination skills and familiarity with Community-led Total Sanitation Model as well as WASH in schools.

Key Job Responsibilities

Technical Support

•   Coordinate the water, sanitation and hygiene component of the I-SHINE Project and maintains overall responsibility for technical oversight of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities
•   Provide technical oversight and coordination of both community and school-based WASH related components of the project
•   Assist the Project Coordinator in the planning, development and periodic appraisals of the Agency’s short and long term development programs and project proposals in compliance with the Agency’s standards and formats, and in accordance with identified needs
•   Lead in the development, revisions and implementation of CLTS, WASH in schools related tools, guidelines, materials and methodologies, to promote community problem solving and decision-making concerning health, hygiene and sanitation issues
•   Facilitate the production of simple technologies – tippy taps – and their use in target communities
•   Work closely with Field Officers to train, sustain the functioning of vibrant Sanitation Advocacy Groups (SAG) in targeted communities
•   Integrate public health concepts into water, sanitation and hygiene activities and ensure close collaboration with health, education and district assembly sub-sectors, including hygiene promotion and community mobilisation
•   Ensure that gender issues are considered in the design and implementation of projects, that WATSAN programming is consistent with the Sustainable Livelihood Approach and integrates environmental considerations.
•   Facilitate the roll-out of key  advocacy activities regarding the WASH(community and school-based) sectors within the NGO community and government departments
•   Support the identification and participate in the negotiation of  contracts with contractors on gender friendly latrines and urinals and other WASH facilities  in line with UNICEF and WHO standards
•   Support the Project Coordinator to represent CRS/Ghana at water and sanitation fora, and technical sessions.
•   Support the Project Coordinator to assess technical and human resource needs of Wat/San portfolio and make recommendations

Strategic & Program Development

•   Lead the identification, research and development of new business opportunities in the health sector for CRS Ghana
•   Provide technical leadership to the development of CRS/Ghana’s WASH in school sub-strategy as well as modified CLTS especially in communities with high level of poverty and resource constraints
•   Provide technical support in the development of sound innovative water and cost-effective, sanitation and hygiene programs and in their implementation.,
•   Coordinate with M&E Specialist, SILC/Nutrition Specialist and Community Mobilization Specialist to determine an optimal and timely implementation and monitoring strategies.
•   Ensures that the I-SHINE WASH strategies engage local stakeholders and develop local capacity for longer-term sustainability
•   Participate (where appropriate) in the  technical reviews of WASH related concepts and proposals and provide technical feedback and guidance for possible innovations
•   Assess opportunities for integrating Water and Sanitation with existing Health, Education, Microfinance, and Agricultural programs and develop concrete strategies for encouraging integration at the community level
•   Support the Project Coordinator in managing all assigned CRS/Ghana’s WATSAN programs, including budget and draft response to review comments, including Audit findings
•   Ensure that the strategic design of the Water and Sanitation program adheres to existing Government of Ghana policies (CWSA, WRC, etc)
•   Identify potential linkages with research and funding institutions in the WATSAN sector.
•   Support the PC and work with other colleagues to document and draw lessons learned from CRS’ experience in the WASH sector and disseminate to partners and other CRS CPs and Agency support staff.

Coordination and Reporting

•   Coordinate with the I-SHINE Project Coordinator to develop monthly WASH component activity plans for  the I-SHINE WASH staff
•   Draft and submit bi-monthly reports to the Head of Programs highlighting progress made towards work plans
•   Represent CRS at sectoral meetings and provide feedback to the Head of Programs

Key Working Relationships:

•   CRS/Ghana’s I-SHINE Team, Health Program Manager, Head of Programs and Country Representative, Regional Technical Advisor for Emergency and WASH and WASH Sector representatives (government and NGOs)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   An advance University Degree in Civil Engineering and related field,  or Postgraduate/specialized training in water, hygiene and sanitation, water resources management or other related discipline.
•   Minimum of 3 years professional  experience in development projects preferably WASH in schools as well as Community-Led Total Sanitation methodologies
•   Proven experience in budgeting and budget management
•   Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to multi-task under pressure and yet remain effective and productive.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with partners and lead a team
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency’s mission
•   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.)
•   Willingness to travel to field sites as required by the project

Desirable

•   Experience in health education, community mobilization, hygiene and sanitation campaigns will be an added advantage.

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 22 September, 2015

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).WASH Specialist

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply