{Catholic Relief Services,Nabdam District-Upper East Region,Full-Time,GH,N/A, N/A,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 Summary

•   Job Title: Field Officer – I-SHINE Project
•   Department: Programming
•   Unit:  Health
•   Location of Duty: District- based (Nabdam District)
•   Band:  C
•   Reports to:  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

The primary function of the I-SHINE Field Officer  is provide  field level technical leadership and facilitative 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

Primary Responsibilities

Work with the Project Specialist in CRS sub-office in Tamale and with partners (Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Services and the District Water and Sanitation Teams) in implementation of school and community-based WASH activities. This includes community mobilization and sensitization, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, distributions project supplies and logistics, partner monitoring and project monitoring, project support in beneficiary selection and registration, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, coordination, and reporting.

Specifically, the Field Officer will:

•   Mobilize and sensitize communities on key project strategies to ensure community ownership of projects
•   Work closely with Technical Component Specialists in the implementation of key project components at the school and community levels
•   Coordinate and or lead step down training of community-based agents in the implementation of I-SHINE Project activities
•   Establish, identify and train/ facilitate the training of WASH Mentors and Nutrition Champions  and Sanitation Advocacy Groups (SAG)
•   Support  WASH Mentors, Nutrition Champions and SILC meetings  during project implementation and monitoring
•   Provide regular feedback to component specialists (Nutrition/SILC, WASH and Community Mobilization ), point persons of implementing partners and ensure proper project tracking, record keeping as well as field level documentation of project activities
•   Compile project reports highlighting project impact against indicators.
•   As delegated by the component specialists, liaise with project staff partner staff document and share lessons learned, experience and human interest stories related to project activities.
•   Conduct any other programming responsibility delegated by the Project Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation and Management

•   Collaborate with project implementing partners and the target communities to undertake all activities aimed at enhancing the achievement of project strategic objectives
•   Support  the capacity building programs for 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
•   Collaborate with project component specialists and partners to develop annual work plans to ensure their timely implementation
•   In collaboration with the GHS, GES and the Community Based Agents to facilitate data gathering, analysis and reporting based on standard scientific processes and methods
•   In collaboration with the component specialists to identify and promptly resolve all trouble-shooting issues as they arise within the team and work on team building and team communication.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

•   Support the conduct of targeted assessments and surveys on timely basis
•   In collaboration with the component specialists to ensure accurate data processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   In collaboration with the M&E specialist, monitor I-SHINE project activities the schools and communities
•   Support review and assure timely completion and submission of project reports to the Project Coordinator via component specialists
•   Work closely with M&E Specialist, key component specialists to supervise key community-based agents (Sanitation and Advocacy Groups, WASH Mentors and Nutrition Champions)  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 I-SHINE Project Coordinator – Health and other line Managers, Nutrition/SILC Specialist M&E Specialist, and other Field Officers
•   External: District Directors of Health and Education Services in target districts

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development, Public and/or Environmental Health or  related field with experience in Water and Sanitation projects or equivalent degree
•   Professional experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion activities is desirable
•   Flexibility; ability to work as a team in a multicultural context
•   Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
•   Computer skills in Microsoft (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint) office

Personal Skills

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners/community-based agents
•   Excellent English and oral communication skills especially in local language of duty post
•   Strong team building skills as well as  Willingness to spend 90% of time in the field
•   Ability to ride motorbike in rough terrain
•   Physically fit, able to go to remote villages for 4 hours.

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: Nabdam District, Upper East Region

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).Field Officer – I-SHINE  Project

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

{Plan International Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree , 3 years,30 Sep-2015};

Plan International Ghana, an international Child-Centered Community Development organization, is looking for dynamic and results-oriented persons to fill the position outlined below: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job Purpose

•   This position is to coordinate and support the successful implementation of complimentary Basic Education (REACH) project by conducting monitoring and evaluation and the dissemination of the results in the project implementation districts. The position holder ensures those results are used in a way to improve the quality of the projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   In Consultation with Plan International Ghana MER Specialist and the Project Manager, develops a comprehensive monitoring framework and the collection of relevant data on the REACH project in reference to the project log frame
•   Coordinates activities on all studies (baseline, feasibility, monitoring and evaluations) on the REACH project.
•   Works with District Directorates of Ghana Education Service, Municipal and District Assemblies in the project locations to collect and analyse data on number of school for life (SfL) classes (School attendance on the part of learners and facilitators, school.
•   Management committees, Local committees are functional (by sex) and children (by sex) enrolled and completed their (9) nine-month course in literacy and numeracy
•   Manages the EAC approved software for tracking key project indicators
•   Trains the Project Managers, District Coordinators, Field Supervisors in quality data collection and analysis on SfL classes, attendance of learners/facilitators, mainstreaming and progression of learners in formal education system
•   Conducts quality data assessment submitted buy Regional and District Coordinators, Field Supervisors for uploading unto EAC MER framework and submits report to Plan International Ghana MER Specialist for review
•   Using EAC online reporting system, uploads relevant data on REACH project online on EAC MER framework
•   Liaises with the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, Statistical Service to establish and validate data on Out-of-School Children (OOSC), school enrollment and retention in the country and the project locations
•   Continually tracks learners access to literacy and numeracy primers and other supplementary learning materials
•   Facilitates tracer studies on REACH graduates mainstreamed into the formal education system in terms of their school retention, completion and learning outcomes
•   Works with project Regional and district coordinators, other district directorates of GES and District Assemblies in the project locations to collect data on number of established SfL classes, number of facilitators recruited (by sex), number with Teaching and Learning Materials including desks and tables for Learners, chalks, pencils, books etc.
•   Fulfills Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to ensure children are protected from all forms of abuse
•   Conducts quarterly monitoring/field visits to learning centres and formal schools and submit report to the Project Manager
•   Support project team and Plan International Communication Specialist to document best lessons and best practices

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Development Studies
•   At least 3 years experience in a program monitoring, evaluation or research position
•   Knowledge in Education Information Management System (EMIS) with be an advantage
•   At least 3 years working with an INGO line Plan
•   Good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Epi Info, EXCEL, Word, Power Point, Access)
•   Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g word processing, spreadsheet, database internet.

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the email address provided below.

•   Detailed curriculum vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities, together with a cover letter.
•   Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification, as well as national service certificate (if applicable)
•   Names, e-mail addresses adn telephone numbers of three(3) referees (work-related)
•   Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

Email: recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

OR Delivered Directly to:-

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

Closing Date: 30 September, 2015

{Plan International Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree , 3 years,30 Sep-2015};

Plan International Ghana, an international Child-Centered Community Development organization, is looking for dynamic and results-oriented persons to fill the position outlined below: Regional Coordinator

Job Purpose

•   This position is to coordinate and support the successful implementation of complimentary Basic Education (REACH) project, establishment of Complementary Basic Education classes, enrollment of out-of-school children, running and monitoring of CBE classes and ultimately the assessment, graduation and integration of out-of-school learners to formal basic schools within the district, also contribute to Plan becoming a recognized voice for child rights and children’s issues, particularly on children’s rights to quality basic education.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Ensures community level animation on the objectives of complementary Basic Education for Out-of-School Children (OOSC).
•   Supports the identification of communities to establish at least one CBE class in the community
•   Ensures mobilization, sensitization and orientation/training of school/local management committees
•   Maintains gender sensitively and ensures the achievement of gender ratio in every CBE class
•   Fulfills Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to prevent children from all forms of child abuses, thus ensuring the adherence of child protection in every CBE learning class
•   Provides timely reports to Plan International Ghana Country Management on any anomalies regarding the REACH project implementation in order to ensure that they are rectified
•   Coordinates and supervises project activities in the Northern and Upper West Regions
•   Contributes to the collection and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt from program implementation and shares findings with Partners, Plan staff and NO team during steering committee meetings and CBE yearly implementation work planning sessions
•   Supports the development of database for monitoring learner enrollment, retention and mainstreaming
•   Provides technical support to GES and Field Supervisors to ensure delivery of quality and timely reports (both narrative and financial)
•   Analyzes issues for decision making to strengthen and support delivery of the REACH project that meets organizational requirement and refers to higher manager for approval

Summary of Other Responsibilities

•   Staff support and Team Management
•   Contributes to making Grant reports for the donor
•   Monitoring and Evaluation
•   Networking and Advocacy

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree in Education, especially CBE or a related field
•   In depth knowledge of study in the social science
•   Minimum of three years experience in similar position within NGO’s or government institutions/programmes at the local level
•   Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications,e.g word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Word, Excel) Good report writing skills
•   Ability to drive motor bike is an added advantage

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the email address provided below.

•   Detailed curriculum vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities, together with a cover letter.
•   Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification, as well as national service certificate (if applicable)
•   Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three(3) referees (work-related)
•   Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

Email: recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

Or Delivered Directly to:-

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

Closing Date: 30 September, 2015

{KAIPTC,Accra,Full-Time, GH, Masters Degree, 5 years,23 Sep-2015};

Main Duties

•   Manage day-to-day operations of both databases (LMS and TED), performs routine maintenance and updates to ensure renewal and integrity of the database
•   Supervise data entry, thoroughly and methodically verifies the collected and recorded data.
•   Provides training statistics on participants, organizations, missions, etc for KAIPTC’s reports or documents as well as for analysis or research
•   Supports in the preparation of Training Department’s mid-term and annual reports and cooperates with the M&E team (work plan, trimester sessions etc)
•   Works with IT to develop enhancements, ensures a proper data storage, back-up and recovery procedures and sets up highly efficient workflow processes
•   Coordinates the development of the KAIPTC alumni platform, leads the responsible working group and ensures an adequate and updated content
•   Ensure alumni usage of the platform by advertising (KAIPTC website, client organizations, partners, social media), by effectively advising/supporting users, by stimulating and moderating discussions and exchange of experience, by encouraging the creation of thematic groups
•   May be assigned to represent TED in course reviews and participants selection process
•   Performs any other duties assigned by the Head of TED

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Master Degree in Peace & Security studies or related field, plus an applied training in statistics and database management is required. A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience.
•   At least 2 years of these should have been in a database/statistics bias work environment/schedule

Key Competencies

•   IT and database management savvy
•   Strong statistics inclination
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
•   Results and quality oriented
•   Proactive
•   Attention to detail
•   Team player
•   Adaptable
•   Working knowledge of French

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their CV together with 3 references to the e-mail address:-

hr@kaiptc.org

Please indicate the job title clearly in the cover letter, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Closing Date: 23 September, 2015

{Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC) is an international development organisation with a mission to alleviate the impact of poverty on Children. For over 25 years, CFTC has been working with local partners around the world. The organisation currently operates in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Bolivia, and across Canada, to deliver programmes that have positive, meaningful, and sustained impact on the health, education and well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities.

Job Summary

•   Reporting Relationship – Project Director
•   Contact –  Senior Administrator (020 7881119)

The M&E Specialist is responsible for:

•   Ensure that an effective and participatory gender-sensitive M&E system is established and maintained;
•   Oversee and take responsibility for implementation of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF);
•   Provide advice and insight into M&E manuals, including processes and procedures for staff;
•   Guide the process of developing performance questions, sex-disaggregated indicators, and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets;
•   Design the formats for annual surveys in collaboration with the project team;
•   Develop other gender-sensitive data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative);
•   Provide technical oversight and guidance to M&E Officers working in each of the two regional project offices;
•   Coordinate data gathering by project field staff and establish feed-back mechanisms;
•   Recruit, guide, and supervise other organizations/consultants that are contracted to conduct surveys, baseline surveys, etc. for the project;
•   Develop control measures and protocols to ensure quality of data;
•   Ensure that staff are inputting accurate and timely data in the MIS and provide regular gender sensitive analysis at the output level to monitor implementation according to the work plan;
•   Prepare or review monitoring reports, identify challenges and potential bottlenecks in project implementation and feed learning back to project management;
•   Support staff in preparing progress reports to ensure timely, high quality reporting to the donor and other project stakeholders;
•   Support the development of annual work plans and budgets, including annual milestones;
•   Provide training to field staff in results-based management (RBM), participatory monitoring and evaluation techniques;
•   Undertake field visits and participate in project events to directly observe project progress and to interact with beneficiaries to gain a better understanding of the picture presented from monitoring data collected, noting changes not explicitly covered in the project performance monitoring plan;
•   Promote an operating culture that supports the learning objectives of the project by constantly improving observation, communication, and team skills; and,
•   Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field such as applied social science, statistics, international development, etc.
•   At least 8 years of practical experience in international development, with at least 5 years specifically in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems.
•   Must have demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research/survey methodology.
•   Must have strong skills in analytical thinking and interpretation of data to deduce solutions for decision-making.
•   Experience developing gender sensitive data collection tools.
•   Knowledge of principles and practices of gender equality.
•   Experience building capacity of staff, partners and counterparts in M&E, in both formal and informal settings.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required.
•   High level proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel and Access.
•   This position may require up to 25% local travel within northern Ghana.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send cover letter and CV clearly outlining how you meet the required skills and experience, including the specific software with which you have experience.  Also indicate your gross salary expectations.

CVs and covering letters should be sent to: resultproject@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 22 September, 2015

•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews
•   We are an equal opportunity employer.
•   Suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

{International Citizen Service (ICS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

International Citizen Service (ICS) is a 12 week volunteering programme for 18-25 year olds. A group of 8-12 young people from the UK will join a group of 8-10 young people form Ghana, to live, learn and volunteer together on community based development projects. Through living and working alongside communities, ICS volunteers gain first-hand knowledge and experience of good practice in development work and are, in turn, able to make meaningful contributions to the communities in which they volunteer.

•   Are you interested in volunteering alongside UK Volunteers in Ghana?
•   Can you commit fully for 12 weeks?
•   All expenses (Food, accommodation and transport) are covered
•   Volunteer also receive weekly allowances

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You must be 23 years and above
•   Well-motivated and have ability to lead teams.
•   Please put TL in the subject line of your application

Interested applicants should provide the following information in their application:

A. Contact Information and Availability

•   Name
•   Address
•   Email address
•   Mobile number
•   What date are you available to starts?
a) Oct, 2015 (deadline, September 8, 2015)
b) Feb, 2016 (deadline, January 8, 2016)

B. Expression of interest/motivation

•   Why do you want to volunteer with VSO?
•   Have you volunteered before and how?
•   What work/job are you doing currently?
•   What plans fo you have after ICS)

C. Equal Opportunities Monitoring

•   Date of birth
•   Gender
•   Special needs (disability, health etc)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to the email address below as an attachment with the appropriate subject line:-

info.ghana@vsoint.org

For further information contact:

1) Accra (0302-773781 / 773710 / 773775)

2) Tamale (0372-029980)

Closing Date: 14 September, 2015

{International Citizen Service (ICS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

International Citizen Service (ICS) is a 12 week volunteering programme for 18-25 year olds. A group of 8-12 young people from the UK will join a group of 8-10 young people form Ghana, to live, learn and volunteer together on community based development projects. Through living and working alongside communities, ICS volunteers gain first-hand knowledge and experience of good practice in development work and are, in turn, able to make meaningful contributions to the communities in which they volunteer.

•   Are you interested in volunteering alongside UK Volunteers in Ghana?
•   Can you commit fully for 12 weeks?
•   All expenses (Food, accommodation and transport) are covered
•   Volunteer also receive weekly allowances

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You must be between 18 to 25 years and be able to speak Basic English.
•   Please put ICV in the subject line of your application

Interested applicants should provide the following information in their application:

A. Contact Information and Availability

•   Name
•   Address
•   Email address
•   Mobile number
•   What date are you available to starts?
a) Oct, 2015 (deadline, September 8, 2015)
b) Feb, 2016 (deadline, January 8, 2016)

B. Expression of interest/motivation

•   Why do you want to volunteer with VSO?
•   Have you volunteered before and how?
•   What work/job are you doing currently?
•   What plans fo you have after ICS)

C. Equal Opportunities Monitoring

•   Date of birth
•   Gender
•   Special needs (disability, health etc)

Location: Accra and Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to the email address below as an attachment with the appropriate subject line:-

info.ghana@vsoint.org

For further information contact:

1) Accra (0302-773781 / 773710 / 773775)

2) Tamale (0372-029980)

Closing Date: 14 September, 2015

{Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for guiding the over all M&E strategy and implementation of related activities plus providing timely and relevant performance information to key stakeholders.

•   Coordinate the development and update of the center-wide M&E framework and workplan to track achievement of outcomes
•   Support the inclusion of department programmes into a center-wide strategy and agenda for prioritized research and training curriculum development
•   Ensure that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policy guidelines regarding M&E are developed and updated where necessary
•   Develop and apply cost-effective data collection and management systems
•   Build capacity of KAIPTC M&E focal persons in M&E skills through mentoring and coaching
•   Manage and coordinate contractual obligations for all external evaluations
•   Prepare M&E reports and coordinate the dissemination of these reports to stakeholders
•   Participate in national and international forums and committees where M&E issues are discussed
•   Coordination of a centre wide approach to track results from the field/externally(Field monitoring visits)
•   Supervise M&E staff
•   Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisor within scope and content of the job

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A master’s degree Masters in field of social science, development, administration or other related fields as well as applied training in quantitative analysis/statistics is required
•   Professional certification in project management and membership of a professional body is desirable
•   At least 8 to 12 years working experience, at least 4 of these in a senior position in M&E or related field, preferably related to capacity building in issues of peace and security. Considerable working experience an international organization or international organization or internationally recognized organization is required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their CV together with 3 references to:-

hr@kaiptc.org

Closing Date: 14 September, 2015