{Palladium Group,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

The Palladium Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971,we have assisted governmental and non-governments agencies foundations, and the private sector designing implementing and evaluating programmes in HIV, reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infection diseases,and gender.The Palladium Group possesses deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health market and private sector engagement, modelling and economic analysis, patient, monitoring and management, Health Management Information Systems, strategic consulting, and programme management.

Job Description

The Palladium Group with funding from DFID request for application from qualified individuals to fill vacant position on the Ghana Adolescent Reproductive Health (GHARH) Project.

Position Summary:

•   The Training Coordinator (TC) on the Adolescent Reproductive Health (GHARH) Project in Ghana will be based in Sunyani, Brong Ahafo.
•   The TC is to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of training events for all partners.
•   The TC will coordinate the management design, and delivery of large/ small scale training programmes.
•   The PC will work with the Capacity Building Adviser to map out and schedule
•   all capacity related trainings for partners in line with DFID and the Palladium Group policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

This is full-time position and will report directly to the Capacity Building Adviser on key capacity building technical issues.There will be a secondary reporting line between the Training Coordinator and
GHARH Regional Representative for all administrative responsibilities within the region

•   Assist with the mapping out of training plans for all partners,
•   Support to conduct organisation wide needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed
•   Support the design and development at training programmes (outsourced or in-house)
•   Ensure appropriate training methods are employed for each case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes)
•   Follow up on training programmes and document the changes and expected impact
•   Assess instructional effectiveness and summarise evaluation, reports, determining the impact of training on partner employee skills and how it affects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
•   Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design
•   Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment
•   Ensure that trainings are not one-off, but instead followed up with regular refresher training and supervision as appropriate.
•   Ensure training materials are updated regularly as required
•   Maintain training calendar and other relevant training records
•   Contribute to quarterly and annual project reporting
•   Other tasks as determined by Team Leader and LTTA for Capacity Building.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University bachelor’s degree in a related field
•   At least three years work experience in a training coordination role
•   Experience with instruction or training
•   Knowledge of adult instructional and learning theory and principles
•   Knowledge of instructional design and training methodologies
•   Ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, including project partners, donors, private sector, NGOs, and government departments/ district assemblies
•   Strong results orientation and commitment to accountability and value for money
•   Strong personal qualities, including integrity, commitment to excellence, equality, openness, inclusiveness, and collegiality
•   Excellent written and spoken English is a must; local languages are an advantage
•   Effective planning and organisational skills
•   Strong communication skills
•   Strong analytical and data collection skills
•   Problem analysis and problem solving skills
•   Presentation and facilitation skills
•   Coaching and mentoring skills
•   Good judgment and adaptability
•   High computer proficiency, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite.
•   Experience and understanding of DFID financial rules and regulation
•   Experience of working on a major donor funded project (DFID,USAID)  or public service agency.

Location: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region

How To Apply For The Job

Send your applications and CVs by email to:

gharhproject@gmail.com  

or address it to:

The Human Resources & Administrative Officer
The Palladium Group (GHARH Project)
National Population Council
P. O. Box M666, Ministries – Accra

Closing Date: 21 August, 2015

{Palladium Group,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

The Palladium Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971,we have assisted governmental and non-governments agencies foundations, and the private sector designing implementing and evaluating programmes in HIV, reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infection diseases,and gender.The Palladium Group possesses deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health market and private sector engagement, modelling and economic analysis, patient, monitoring and management, Health Management Information Systems, strategic consulting, and programme management.

Job Description

The Palladium Group with funding from DFID request for application from qualified individuals to fill vacant position on the Ghana Adolescent Reproductive Health (GHARH) Project.

Context for the Officer:

The GHARH Project has begun disbursing grant funds to beneficiary District Assemblies in Brong Ahafo Region based on an agreed workplan. A major component of the project support is to conduct
operational research whose findings will guide the design of additional intervention under the GHARH project. In order to track project performance and reporting based on agreed logframe a project monitoring and evaluation plan has been developed. The M&E officers will support the M&E Coordinator to implement the plan. These are full time positions and will be based in Sunyani, Brong Ahafo region.

Position Summary:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will coordinate and conduct monitoring & evaluation activities that provides quality data to support and enhance decision-making, strategic planning, outcomes assessment and internal and external reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation. Coordinator, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•   Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting
•   Provide input to research and knowledge management related activities.
•   Ensure reports are of appropriate quality, prior to finalisation
•   Support the implementation of the M&E plan
•   Liaise closely with the M&E Coordinator to conduct routine and comprehensive data quality assessment as well as research activities when the need arises
•   Maintain the quality of information, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, standardisation and completeness
•   Ensure faulty data is brought to the attention of the M&E
•   Coordinator, corrected and the concerned parties notified.
•   Serve as a resource person in areas of data collection, management and reporting, as well as performing special projects and other duties as assigned.
•   Analyse and report data to internal and external constituencies:
•   Develop and implement processes for linking and analysing data from a variety of sources: apply statistical techniques to analyse trends.
•   Prepare data for annual reviews, programm specifics reviews, and the project completion report
•   Support the M&E  Coordinator, Regional, Representative and team
•   Leader to work closely with the independent evaluation team, providing data as required and ensuring finding from the process evaluation are incorporated into programme activities and policies as appropriate
•   Provide technical support to project partners for the use of M&E data and information
•   Contribute to evaluation research on the effectiveness and/or cost-effectiveness of programmes including secondary analysis of existing data
•   Support M&E Coordinator to provide capacity development of relevant counterparts conduct trainings for other personnel as needed to fully educate on efficient, effective monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as policy and procedure awareness and compliance.

Period of Engagement:

•   This is a full time positions which takes effect from September 2015
•   Maximum period to end of March 2017 with annual contract renewals based on performance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics and other related fields
•   At least five years working experience as an M&E Officer for major donor funded project (DFID, USAID) or public service agency,
•   Experience of adolescent reproductive health policies and planning initiatives
•   Experience working in local government/ decentralised system
•   Good knowledge of Ghanaian culture and traditional systems.
•   Ability to liaise effectively a range stakeholders, including project partners, donors, private sector. NGOs, and government departments/district assemblies
•   Strong results orientation and commitment to accountability and value for money
•   Strong personal qualities, including integrity, commitment to excellence, equality, openness, inclusiveness and collegiality
•   Excellent written and spoken English is a must; local language are an advantage
•   Strong analytical skills
•   Knowledge of data gathering methodology and data management, networking, and analysis is very relevant
•   Knowledge of description statistics, STATA, SPSS statistical software, excel and other reporting tools and Microsoft Office suite of programms( preffered)
•   Ability to understand the data needs of users and procedure reports

Location: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region

How To Apply For The Job

Send your applications and CVs by email to:

gharhproject@gmail.com  

or address it to:

The Human Resources & Administrative Officer
The Palladium Group (GHARH Project)
National Population Council
P. O. Box M666, Ministries – Accra

Closing Date: 21 August, 2015

 

{Christian Aid,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Christian Aid is an international non-governmental organisation that works with partners to end poverty.  At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty and empowering them to have a brighter future.

Christian Aid in Ghana is working for transformational change that significantly improves the lives of poor and marginalised men and women and brings about a fair and just society. We work with different local partners and support them with varying resources to enable them deliver on programmes that enable active citizenship and social mobilisation, economic empowerment and participation in policy making and monitoring in Ghana.

We deliver our programmes through three key strategic objectives namely:

•   Strengthened democratic governance: Citizens are empowered to participate effectively in decision making and demand accountability from increasingly responsive duty bearers
•   Market Access for the poor: Poor farmers are empowered and can access the services, assets and markets they need for a resilient livelihood
•   Equal development for all: Issues of women and other marginalised groups are effectively integrated into governance and economic policies

Job Summary

•   Christian Aid Ghana is looking for a highly qualified project officer who will assist the Programme Coordinator for a DFID funded FP2020 programme.
•   The role will provide Programme and business systems support to enable the effective and efficient delivery of the FP2020 programme commitments in a devolved context.  The function will play a key role within a small dedicated support team and the post holder will work closely with programme and support staff across 10 countries under FP2020. The role is line managed by the Programme Coordinator (FP2020).
•   The role will be required to provide monitoring, reporting and technical support and ensure the logistical functioning of the Family Planning platforms.  The role will also serve as M&E focal point in-country, with 30% of the role dedicated to results.  The role will require you to support partner capacity, manage partner compliance functions and may change according to country Programme needs.
•   You will have Familiarity with programme cycle management approaches and tools including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
•   You will be well organized and able to learn complex systems and result based monitoring and documentation. This role will have direct links with partners on routine basis as the primary focus, building strong links with external and internal stakeholders and colleagues at all levels ensuring effective support is provided to the overall FP2020 programme.
•   You will travel to the field 50 % of your time.
•   You are also required to have a degree in statistics or a related field and an NGO experience will be a plus. •   Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation as well as a sound knowledge of family planning issues and it’s; related advocacy and government accountability issues is desirable.
•   Detailed knowledge of office programmes including MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel.
•   Strong IT skills with programme cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation.
•   The successful candidate will have competencies in building partnerships, realising potential, stewardship over resources

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post, please visit www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs  to apply online and upload your CV.  If you have any queries regarding this advert, please contact:-

sfiagbedzi@christian-aid.org

Closing Date: 15 September, 2015

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

{Christian Aid,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Christian Aid is an international non-governmental organisation that works with partners to end poverty.  At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty and empowering them to have a brighter future.

Christian Aid in Ghana is working for transformational change that significantly improves the lives of poor and marginalised men and women and brings about a fair and just society. We work with different local partners and support them with varying resources to enable them deliver on programmes that enable active citizenship and social mobilisation, economic empowerment and participation in policy making and monitoring in Ghana.

We deliver our programmes through three key strategic objectives namely:

•   Strengthened democratic governance: Citizens are empowered to participate effectively in decision making and demand accountability from increasingly responsive duty bearers
•   Market Access for the poor: Poor farmers are empowered and can access the services, assets and markets they need for a resilient livelihood
•   Equal development for all: Issues of women and other marginalised groups are effectively integrated into governance and economic policies

Job Summary

Christian Aid Ghana is looking for a highly qualified project officer who will be responsible for supporting Christian Aid’s rice initiative.

•   The post holder is responsible for supporting Christian Aid’s Growing Rice Market Opportunities for Women (GROW) project of the Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) which is funded by GIZ with a focus on increasing the business capacities of rice parboilers.
•   The project will be implemented in the Upper East and Northern Regions of Ghana over a period of 18 months.
•   The post holder will oversee the day to day implementation of the project and will have frequent interactions with the partner staff, project beneficiaries and the off-takers. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the project is being implemented as per the proposal, for providing technical support to the implementing partners and gathering information to compile progress reports.
•   You will work closely with partners, donors, project stakeholders including the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, equipment manufacturers, key service providers as well as the Ghana Programme Officer-Market Access, Programme Manager, Africa Inclusive Market Advisor and the communications team in the UK to ensure effective implementation including change of strategic entry points of the project at a technical level and also provide adequate support to partners.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate with strong analytical and conceptual thinking, research and project management skills who has expertise in using participatory approaches for assessment, private sector engagement, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
•   You will work closely with partners, donors, project stakeholders including the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, equipment manufacturers, key service providers as well as the Ghana Programme Officer-Market Access, Programme Manager, Africa Inclusive Market Advisor and the communications team in the UK to ensure effective implementation including change of strategic entry points of the project at a technical level and also provide adequate support to partners.
•   You are required to have at least a degree level in agriculture, preferably agricultural economics or agribusiness with strong knowledge of written and spoken English and have experience working in the international development sector with partners and donors.
•   You are required to have a good understanding of the rice value chain and specialized knowledge and experience in gendered markets, working through partners and capacity building of partners, making timely and considered recommendations or decisions based on analysis of available data.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post, please visit www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs  to apply online and upload your CV.  If you have any queries regarding this advert, please contact:-

sfiagbedzi@christian-aid.org

Closing Date: 15 September, 2015

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

{ CCD-Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2015};

The Afrobarometer (AB) Network is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant. The M&E Assistant will be based at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CCD-Ghana), Accra and will report to the Network’s M&E Officer.

Role

•   Assist the Network M&E Officer in updating the AB project log frames and other key documents for tracking the project’s impact, outcomes and outputs and reporting to donors
•   Review M&E reports/deliverables submitted by Afrobarometer Network members
•   Update Afrobarometer archives and other databases with information received from tracking deliverables from Afrobarometer Network partners
•   Ensure that project M&E data are entered and updated on a timely basis
•   Assist Afrobarometer National Partners on M&E deliverables as required
•   Other tasks as required by the Network M&E Officer or Network Management

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences

Required Skills

•   At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in program monitoring and evaluation
•   Ability to work in a multicultural environment
•   Good data analysis and familiarity with M&E databases
•   Excellent written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills
•   Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Working knowledge of French is desirable but not a requirement

Remunuration: This position will attract competitive remuneration based on qualification and experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicant’s current CVs with references adn other supporting documents should be clearly labeled Afrobarometer Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant and sent to:-

The Executive Assistant
CDD-Ghana
P.O.Box 404
Legon

or FAX: 233-302-763028

or email: jobs@cddgh.org

Closing Date: 30 August, 2015

{IRC Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2015};

IRC is an independent international non-profit organisation in the field of water supply, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and integrated water resources management (IWRM). IRC is headquartered in The Netherlands working in various countries across 4 continents.

Job Summary

In January 2012, IRC opened its first branch office in Ghana. To help achieve its ambitions in Ghana, IRC is currently seeking candidates for the position of Head of Programme

The preferred candidate will support the Country Director in the implementation of IRC Ghana’s country programme including coordinating the implementation of all IRC related projects and programmes in Ghana. S/he will assist in the management of the Ghana office and an IRC-Ghana ‘country team’ of directly employed national staff in line with IRe’s vision, mission and objectives.

The Responsibilities:

The Head of Programme (HoP) is functionally accountable to the Country Director. S/he will be part of the IRC Ghana management team and will be responsible for strategic programme development and governance, oversee resource management and formation planning, and programme level monitoring, reporting, learning and linkage with WASH sector policy. Specifically, the Head of Programme’s broad functions will include but not limited to:

•   Coordinate IRC Ghana Programmes
•   Responsible for strategic programme development and governance including oversight for smooth implementation of short to medium term projects in accordance with their respective planning, approaches and timelines
•   Resource management and formation planning
•   Oversee financial management (planning and control processes) within the strategic framework of IRC Ghana
•   Programme level monitoring, learning and linkage with WASH sector policy
•   Responsible for quality assurance and timely delivery of IRC Ghana programmes reporting including reports to financiers/partners
•   Responsible for business development, Fundraising and resource mobilization
•   Manage contracts of IRC Ghana associates, consultants and interns
•   Deputise in the absence of Country Director
•   Support the Country Director to oversee IRC Ghana departments and programmes
•   Oversee HR, Facilities and Operations management.

Contract Period:
The position will be for an initial two year renewable contract, subject to good performance.

Monthly Renumeration:

A competitive monthly salary with more than pleasant secondary labour conditions is offered in a stimulating and dynamic working environment where own initiative and self development are greatly encouraged.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Extensive Project Management experience (minimum 10 years) preferably in multi-country and / or multi- partner projects, including knowledge of project management systems and programmes at progressively senior levels of programme management.
•   Minimum Master’s level in (project) management or any related degree and/ or experience
•   Good knowledge of relevant areas of Ghanaian law including finance; employment and contracts
•   Additional knowledge of and experience with WASH is considered as an advantage
•   Excellent communication and intercultural skills and a well-developed competence in partner/professional relations management.
•   High energy levels, persistence, flexibility, sense of responsibility and the capacity to motivate team members.
•   Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and knowledge of working in a multiple donor based/ NGO environment
•   The willingness to travel frequently both within Ghana and internationally
•   Ability to work in multi-cultural and racial environment
•   Ghanaian nationality

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their application letter together with a  detailed CV that includes a reliable telephone and email and contract of three referees with a clear indication of the position being applied for to:

The Country Director
IRC Ghana, No 18. Third Close
Airport Residential- Accra
P. O. Box CT 9531
Cantonments, Accra

Email soft copies to:

ghana@ircwash.org Or laryea@ircwash.org

Closing Date: 24 August, 2015

Background information and detailed job description on IRC can be found at: www.ircwash.org

{Plan Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2015};

Plan Ghana, an international child­ centred community development Organization is looking for a dynamic and results ­oriented person to fill the position of Grants Coordinator.

Job Purpose:
Works with the grants team in identifying grants opportunities from donors and contribute significantly to the fund-raising efforts of Plan Ghana. Also facilitates ethical checks on local partners and ensures the smooth coordination of all concept notes/proposal development efforts at the national, regional/program unit and community levels.

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

Grants Reporting: Supports Grants reporting to ensure they meet donor requirements and produce to negative/adverse feeback.

To do this, the position holder:

•   Develops , updates and maintains a schedule for grants reporting, detailing the donor reporting requirement, type of reports and deadlines
•   Facilitates timely follow ups on donor deadlines.

Grants Acquisition and Management

•   Ensure readily available data per Country Strategic Program (CSP) country program (CP) objectives for easy reference for proposal and concept note development
•   Develops a schedule for local resource mobilization within Plan Ghana
•   Calls for proposals and concept notes from PUs.
•   Maintains a database of all proposals received for easy reference by grouping the proposals received by CP Objectives ad by PUs
•   Maintains a database of reports to NOs per PUs
•   Maintains a photo bank on grant funded projects per PU
•   Reviews concept notes and proposals developed from the field per CSP CP Objectives for submission to the Business Development Manager
•   Monitors Grants implementation in the field

Donor Relationship Management:

•   Facilitates timely follow ups on donor deadlines and ensures that all donor queries are adequately addressed
•   Reviews reports due donors and ensures that reports meet donor reporting requirements as per Grant Agreements and recommend actions to Business Development Manager.

Budget Management

•   Supports the preparation and review of grants proposal budgets
•   Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Criteria for success

•   High quality and timely delivery of project activities in communities
•   Satisfactory partner organisation activities

Dealing with Problems

•   Collates and provides technical support for the implementation of resource mobilization activities
•   Puts in place systems to monitor and provides technical soundness to all Grants projects
•   Works with minimum supervision
•   Analyses issues for decision making to strengthen and support delivery of Grants activities that meet organisational requirement

Communications and Working Relationships

•   Medium contact with Plan partners for the grants acquisition and management
•   Has high contact with all Country Office and Programme Unit Staff to support locally raised funds for grants implementation
•   Maintains medium contact with partners, Multilateral companies and organisations operating in Ghana.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors and Experience Required To Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors Degree in Development Studies / Social Sciences or related area
•   Have at least three (3) years working experience in a related field
•   Has good understanding of contemporary resource mobilization and management
•   Experience in Gender, Advocacy and Community Development related issues
•   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Internet Software and Power Point)
•   Understanding of International Donor requirements

Demonstrated Behaviors needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role.

•   Continuous commitment to high performance and improvement
•   Ability to work in a team
•   Committed to the protection of the rights of the child
•   Communicates clearly and effectively
•   Knowledge in development issues affecting children

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice

•   Crisis management skills
•   Negotiation and influencing skills
•   Good business development and marketing skills
•   Proven leadership and supervisory skills
•   Excellent human relations skills
•   Excellent communication and IT skills
•   Tactical planning skills
•   Facilitation, presentation, training and communication skills
•   Project management skills
•   Monitoring and evaluation skills
•   Critical thinking and analytical skills

Level of contact with Children:

Mid contact: the job responsibilities of this position require occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the address provided below:-

•   Detailed curriculum vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities, together with a coverletter
•   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 should to sent to:-

The Country Human Resource Manager
Plan International Ghana
Private Mail Bag
Osu Main Post office
Accra

Closing Date: 20 August, 2015

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

{West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2015};

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Ghana (WANEP-Ghana) seeks to facilitate the creation of a sustainable culture of non-violence, justice, peace and social reconciliation in Ghanaian communities by ensuring coordination and effectiveness among peace building practitioners in order to avoid duplication of efforts and maximize resources for more effective responses to conflict situations.

It is the Ghana Country Office of the West Africa Network for Peace building (WANEP) and has operational presence in 8 regions of Ghana through its Regional Chapters. The current membership of WANEP Ghana stands at 132 grassroots Organisations. Key program areas are: Conflict Early Warning and Early Response; Women and Youth in Peacebuilding; Community-based peacebuilding; Peace Education; Conflict research; scoping, risk assessment and training.

Job Title: National Network Coordinator, WANEP -Ghana

Job Summary

The National Network Coordinator is the Chief Executive Officer of the Organisation. She/he is responsible for Managing the overall program portfolio of the Organization, including leading program planning, proposal writing/fund raising, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Develop a national network strategy in coordination with member organizations and lead on the implementation of the strategy
•   Ensure communication flow between national board and seek their advise for the effective coordination of the network
•   Support network members in the implementation of their respective programs in peacebuilding and conflict prevention
•   Sustain regular communication with regional office and member organisations
•   Develop strategic partnerships with CSOs, INGOs, UN bodies, Bilateral Organizations and other relevant stakeholders
•   Develop fundraising strategies in collaboration with member organizations, regional secretariat to sustain and diversify funding sources at the national network
•   Work closely with WANEP Regional Secretariat, and ECOWAS liaison office in conflict prevention efforts in Africa
•   Facilitate strategic partnership and collaboration with National, Regional and District Peace Councils
•   Facilitate strategic partnership and collaboration with state security agencies particularly, the Ghana police service in implementing the mandate of the National Early Warning and Response System

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advance University degree in development, peace and conflict studies or other related field of study.
•   Minimum of five (5) years experience in NGO work; three of which should be at senior management level
•   Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and fund raising
•   Excellent presentation and writing skills
•   Strong team leader: able to inspire; lead team in an empowering manner and motivate other team members to excel in their roles
•   Computer literate particular in MS Office applications

REQUIRED QUALITIES

•   Broad based work experience with non-governmental organization
•   Must be a strong team player
•   Ability to work with little supervision
•   Possess good interpersonal, Communication, and organizational skills
•   Possess initiative and ability to adapt and cope with pressure
•   Willing to work outside normal hours when needed
•   Display Organizational awareness and commitment
•   Excellent community mobilization skills
•   Experience in human development and security issues
•   Experience in networking and Civil Society mobilization
•   Familiar with the customs and tradition of Ghanaian communities especially the chieftaincy institution

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters, curriculum vitae and supporting certificates to:

wanepghanarecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 August, 2015

{World Vision International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2015};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of Project Coordinator for the Cocoa Life Project – Cohort Three (3).

Purpose of Position

This position will coordinate the design and implementation of Cocoa Life programs in designated operational areas. The position will build the capacity of Development Facilitators, Children, other vulnerable groups, Community Based Organizations, local government agencies and other service providers to implement Cocoa Life Programme. He/she will facilitate learning, documentation and linkages of local level advocacy issues to Cocoa Life.

The Package

•   The position is based in Bia West – Western Region.
•   The position are open contract.
•   The position comes with an attractive salary and benefit package.
•   S/He reports to the Cocoa Life Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

•   Engage in the development and implementation of a quarterly work plans.
•   Implement elements of the Cocoa Life program in selected cocoa communities.
•   Facilitate linkage between identified Technical Partners that are developing and implementing program activities at district levels.
•   Work in partnership with Area Projects to ensure alignment of Cocoa Life programs with World Vision Ghana Strategic Directions.
•   Document best local level practices and facilitate learning for increased uptake and impact on child wellbeing outcomes.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Community/Integrated Development Studies, Sociology or other related field.
•   Minimum 3-4 years community development experience.
•   Significant experience in local level advocacy, especially Rights Based Programming Approaches.
•   Strong understanding of transformational development and frameworks.
•   Significant experience in capacity building.
•   Project Management skills.
•   Must be willing to live and work in the Project Location.
•   Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Ability to speak any of the following local languages is an advantage (Twi or Fante).
•   Skills in networking and coalition building at multi-national level.

Location: Bia West, Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 12 August, 2015

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.  All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  World Vision is an equal opportunity