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Job Vacancy For Social Policy Assistant At Unicef Ghana

Posted on: July 27th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

Post Title: Social Policy Assistant
Type of contract: Consultancy
Duration: 11.5 months
Duty Station: Accra
Job Level: Junior Consultant

Purpose:
To support the implementation of the Social Policy Outcome workplan relating to outputs 10 and 12 – Social Accountability and Poverty and inequality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Support the planning of the District League Table 2015 launch, including pre-launch preparation launch activities, and post launch communications and advocacy.
•   Support the development and implementation of a communications and advocacy strategy around poverty and inequality, including publication and dissemination of the 2015 study on poverty and inequality.
•   Assist in basic analysis and compilation of data related to social accountability and poverty and inequality as required

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, or other related fields
•   Completion of or accepted enrolment for a Masters degree in similar field is an asset.
•   A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience, paid or voluntary:
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•   Experience and knowledge of UNICEF policy priorities would be an advantage:
•   Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships both within and outside the organization:
•   Good analytical and writing skills and some research capabilities:
•   Familiar with software such as Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word. Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
•   Efficient time management skills and personal organisation

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Ghanaian individuals should submit a copy of their CV and P11 (available at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) form to:-

HRghana@unicef.org indicating the title of the consultancy in the subject line.

Applications submitted Without the P 11 form will not be considered.

Closing Date: 04 August, 2015

Qualified Female Canditates are especially encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For ALAC Project Officer At SEND-GHANA (Tamale and WA)

Posted on: July 27th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

SEND – GHANA is the oldest of the three affiliate national NGOs (i.e. SEND-Liberia and SEND Sierra Leone) establishedby the Social Enterprise Development of Foundation of West Africa ( SEND West Africa). SEND West Africa was founded in Ghana in August, 1998 to promote livelihood security, equality of women and men and accountable and transparent governance. The target groups of SEND’s programs are mostly women, youth and farmers in conflict prone , resource poor and difficult to reach communities in each country.

•   Duty Station: Tamale (Northern Region), Wa (Upper West Region)
•   Reporting to: Programme Officer
•   Responsibility: Increase number of actions taken on corruption related referrals to anti-corruption institutions under the Accountable Democratic Institutions and Systems Strengthening (ADISS) Project
•   Associates: Project Officers
•   External Relations: CSOs, anti-corruption institutions, Government Agencies, GII consortium, Professional Associates/Consultants and Media

Objectives of Position
To help contribute towards reduction of corruption in the project regions and districts

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

•   To ensure effective management of the ALAC and ADISS project;
•   Maintain the ALAC Information and Documentation centre;
•   Assist in the development, facilitation and management of advocacy strategies for ADISS;
•   To empower citizens to report corruption
•   Raise awareness on corruption and the need for corruption reporting
•   Receive complaints from witnesses or victims of corruption through emails, post mails, face to face meeting or telephone calls
•   Follow up on all complaints on behalf of the complainants to relevant institutions to ensure the complainants receives redress
•   Preparation of all quarterly ALAC reports and prompt submission to Programme Officer;
•   To ensure that the ALAC provides client-friendly, professional and quality legal advice and guidance to victims and witnesses of corruption;
•   To oversee the systematic collection and use of ALAC data, and use it to advocate for structural reforms under the ADISS project;
•   To develop and maintain close working relationship with key stakeholders.
•   To ensure availability and effective use of resources for ALAC operation.
•   Liaise with Programme Officer to conduct advocacy and campaign programmes under the ADISS projectTo carry out any other tasks assigned  by the SEND GHANA

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first Degree or equivalent in a pertinent field (E.g.  Social Science, Political science, Development studies, Information Studies,etc)
•   Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on law reforms and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance and anti-corruption issues.
•   Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
•   Media relationship skills
•   Excellent networking, open  minded, communication, and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational and time management skills
•   Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
•   Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications.
•   Experience in leading a team
•   Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Location: Tamale and WA

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, A 28 Regimanuel Estates, Nungua Barrier, Sakumono, Accra. Email:

career@sendwestafrica.org

Kindly use the Job Title as the ‘Subject’ of the e-mail.

Closing Date: 07 August, 2015

SEND is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Vacancy For Project Officers (5) GHAMSHeR At Ghana AIDS Commission (Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi)

Posted on: July 27th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

GHAMSHeR, WAAF and NAP+ Ghana, registered Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) have secured funding the Global Fund through its Principal Recipient, The Ghana AIDS Commission to implement a thirty (30) month HIV Prevention Programme for key Populations countrywide with a focus on the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Eastern Regions.

GHAMSHeR has offices in Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi. WAAF is located in Accra and NAP+ Ghana has offices in all the regions.

The CSOs wish to recruit suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented and result-driven to fill the position below:- Applicants are required to indicate the preferred CSO and region of operation on the application.

Title: Project Officers (5) GHAMSHeR

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for designing, guiding and directing the day-to-day project activities as well as providing both administrative and technical support on the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Plan and run the activities in the intervention sites.
•   Supervises and report on activities of peer educators on the field.
•   Organise meeting with peer educators to assess progress of work, plan strategies to address challenges.
•   Review data collected from the field.
•   Organise logistical support and maintain stock levels of commodities and material for field work. .
•   Liaise with beneficiary groups and relevant stakeholders for inputs in identifying innovative ways of implementing activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first degree in Social Work or related field.
•   Must have completed National Service.

Location: Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the addresses below:-

1) GHAMSHeR

I.

Maritime Life Precious Foundation
P.O.Box TD 174
Takoradi

Email: malifeproccius@yahoo.com

II.

Centre for Popular Education and Human Rights, Ghana
P.O.Box AD 107
Adabraka

Email: cepehrg@gmail.com

III.

Micdak Charity Foundation
P.O.Box 577,
Adum Kumasi

Email: Micdak02@gmail.com

2) West Africa AIDS Foundation (WAAF)

Plot 650 Ecomog Road,
Haatso, Accra

Email: info@waafweb.org

3) NAP+ Ghana Secretariat

PMB MD 145
Madina, Accra

Email: nagghana2005@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 10 August, 2015

Job Vacancy For Regional Environment Compliance Advisor (ECA) At USAID Ghana

Posted on: July 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Regional Environment Compliance Advisor (ECA) in the Regional Environment Office, of USAID/West Africa. The Regional ECA reports to Regional Environmental Advisor (REA) and is held to very high professional standards with the principal responsibility of ensuring effective environmental compliance for USAID projects throughout West Africa. The incumbent will serve as an expert on environmental compliance and will be responsible for creating effective working relationships with USAID Mission Environmental Officers in all of the region’s Missions and Country Offices.

BASIC FUNCTION

•   The role of the Regional Environmental Compliance Advisor (ECA) is to work with the Regional Environmental Advisors (REA) to help ensure that USAID funded activities carried out in the fourteen non presence countries and by the seven USAID bilateral missions are in compliance with USAID’s environmental regulation and to ensure effective design and implementation of USAID funded regional environment and natural resource management and water activities in the West Africa region. The Regional ECA will serve as a principal advisor and when necessary, trainer/teacher, to the seven USAID Missions and USAID/WA (including staff in non-presence countries) and its partners on matters relating to environmental regulations, procedures, and policies of USAID, United States Government, host countries, and applicable international conventions.

•   The Regional ECA’s principal responsibility is ensuring effective environmental compliance for USAID projects throughout West Africa. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a senior Foreign Service National (FSN) advisor for environmental compliance within USAID/West Africa. In consultation with the REA, the incumbent will advise USAID/West Africa and other Missions to develop and/or revise Initial Environmental Examinations (IEEs), Environmental Monitoring and Management Plans (EMMPs), Environmental Review Forms (ERFs), and Environmental Assessments (EA) on a wide range of technical activities such as Health, HIV AIDS Prevention, Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Education, Democracy and Governance, Trade and Investment, Infrastructure Development, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Global Climate Change, and other complex issues related to international development.

•   The incumbent for this position serves as an expert on environmental compliance and is responsible for creating effective working relationships with USAID Mission Environmental Officers (MEOs) and Deputy MEOs in all of the region’s Missions and Country Offices, with the other Regional Environmental Advisors in Africa, and with USAID Washington Bureau Environmental Offices (BEOs) for Africa Bureau (AFR/SD), Global Health Bureau (GH), the Economic Growth, Environment and Education (E3) Bureau, the Bureau for Food Security (BFS), and the Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) Bureau. As a senior FSN advisor in environmental compliance, the incumbent plays a critical role in the successful implementation and oversight of the USAID/West Africa’s environmental compliance efforts by providing ongoing guidance, advice, and support.

•   The Regional ECA reports to Regional Environmental Advisor and is held to very high professional standards. The incumbent may serve as team member in each of USAID/West Africa’s Development Objective (DO) Technical Teams to assure environmental compliance and informs planning and implementation of strategic objectives and development projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

A. Technical Support for Environmental Compliance 45%

•   Serve as a key regional technical and analytical “focal point” for USAID’s environmental compliance procedures and requirements, including providing timely feedback to USAID/West Africa and other USAID operating units in the region on environmental compliance documentation requiring BEO and Mission Director approval. The Regional ECA will have primary responsibility in the review of environmental compliance documentation for USAID Missions and Embassies in West Africa and their submission to the REA for approval. The incumbent works with USAID Mission Environmental Officers (MEO) and Development Objective (DO) teams in West Africa to ensure that USAID funded activities implemented by bilateral and regional USAID missions and their partners conform to USAID environmental regulations, environmental procedures, and related environmental guidance and provisions of US law.
•   Maintain collaborative and team working relationships with USAID field officers in both presence and non-presence countries in West Africa and with USAID/Washington to promote Agency environmental compliance objectives and environmentally sound design and management principles.
•   Assist USAID/West Africa staff and colleagues in other USAID operating units in preparing environmental reviews, IEEs, EA scoping documents, and in obtaining Africa Bureau approvals as well as developing mission orders and appointment letters concerning environmental compliance.
•   Provide expert technical assistance, training, and leadership at the highest levels to USAID/West Africa, bilateral USAID missions, and host country partners within the region, and periodically from other parts of Africa, regarding environmental compliance best practices.
•   Serve as a resource to USAID Bureaus, Missions, Offices and staff in planning and finalizing procurements with the aim of ensuring that environmental awareness and considerations are taken into account to promote better project sustainability.
•   Provide USAID liaison at the highest levels with governmental and non-governmental development partners, stakeholders, clients, and customers concerning environmental compliance approaches, best practices, and within the West Africa region.
•   Provide briefings to visitors to USAID/West Africa on the status of USAID environmental compliance activities in the region. Organize public outreach and representational events, including helping to represent USAID in interaction with congressional delegations (CODELs), other higher level delegations, other donors, representatives of local business community and civil society as needed.
•   Represent USAID/West Africa at meetings, workshops and conferences organized by various organizations, including other donors and international organizations. As required, the Regional ECA will prepare and deliver presentations relating to environmental compliance at these venues. In addition, the Regional ECA will serve as a member of the USAID Africa Bureau Environmental Officer Team, which reviews internal procedures, training and education materials, preparing and conducting training workshops, assessing programmatic issues and other tasks related to the position. The incumbent is expected to assist with the formulation of guidance and help interpret policy, regarding USAID’s environmental procedures as applied to regional and bilateral USAID programming across sectors.
•   Work collaboratively with technical teams in USAID/West Africa to prepare reports on the status of the Mission’s projects in terms of adhering to environmental compliance requirements of the USG
•   Travel to USAID Missions and non-presence countries to assess bilaterally funded activities for compliance with environmental requirements of USAID and the US Government.
•   Prepare reports related to overall Environmental Compliance that may be required as part of USAID/West Africa’s annual reporting and/or strategy preparation as well as respond to inquiries from the Mission Front Office, other Missions within the West Africa region, Embassies, USAID/Washington, US Congress, other USG stakeholders on environmental compliance.
•   Organize public outreach and representational events, including helping to represent USAID in interaction with CODELs, other higher level delegations, other donors, representatives of local business community and civil society.

B. Program Planning and Management 35%

•   Oversee and manage an inter-agency agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and an agreement with a regional water and sanitation organization of $1M USD annually. Manage up to $300,000 in small scale procurements to conduct environmental analyses and training.
•   Prepare activity approval and pre-obligation documentation as part of the activity development process for the interagency agreement.
•   Provide administration and oversight for programmatic interventions, including monitoring activities through site visits and the review of work plans and progress reports; ensuring compliance with USAID’s ‘Environmental Procedures’ and environmentally sound design (ESD); and tracking expenditures and accruals against obligations.
•   Make recommendations to implementing partners to increase project impact and enhance sustainability and monitor project results.
•   Draft official USAID documents required for reporting on the status of activities, such as the Annual Operational Plans, Performance Plan and Review, action memoranda, and procurement documents.
•   Document developmental impacts and resolve any implementation issues in an efficient and professional manner, including preparing subject matter documentation for and participating in strategic planning sessions and portfolio reviews, annual reports, environmental compliance reports, Congressional Budget Justifications and other reporting documentation.

C. Monitoring and Training 10%

•   Provide day-to-day mentoring for the Mission’s Environmental Compliance Specialist to develop his/her environmental compliance capabilities and overall professional skills and also to groom them to take on greater responsibilities over time. This will include the development of work objectives and regular performance reviews to provide the employee with regular work performance feedback and recommendations.
•   Identify, develop, promote, and conduct training activities that address key technical, programmatic and policy requirements and that increase the technical competence of personnel and implementing partners in both environmental compliance and environmentally sound design and management principles. The target audience for these training activities will be USAID Mission staff in USAID/West Africa and other Missions, implementing partner institutions, and host-country government counterparts in the region.
•   Provide technical backstopping and on-the-job training to USAID/West Africa representatives as they develop environmental compliance documentation for their respective projects.

D. Knowledge Management 10%

•   Collect and serve as a source of information on USAID environment compliance documentation in the West Africa region. As appropriate, disseminate these and other relevant findings within USAID, to host country government colleagues in West Africa, and with other relevant partners.
•   Attend relevant workshops and meetings concerning environmental compliance in order to keep colleagues working at USAID/West Africa and with other USAID operating units in the region aware of the latest guidance and best practices in environmental compliance.
•   Document success stories in improving environmental adaptation and mitigation responses in USAID/West Africa and collaborate closely with the Mission’s Development Outreach and Communication Officer in disseminating them to a wider audience.
•   Prepare an annual summary of the status of each USAID operating unit mission as it relates to satisfying USAID’s environmental compliance requirements and recommend, if warranted, follow-up actions as necessary.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: Master’s degree with specialized course work in environmental engineering, policy, natural resource management, water management, waste management, forestry, conservation, or other fields applicable to environmental compliance is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: A minimum of seven years’ experience working with the USG and/or the environment sector in West Africa, environmental governance, and other environmental issues is required.
•   Language Proficiency: English Level IV (reading and writing) is required. Level II French is also required. Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Job Knowledge: The incumbent should have a thorough knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations. S/he should have an expert understanding of existing environmental guidelines for development activities. Incumbent should have acquired the skills to provide environmental compliance training to Offices and partners within West Africa.
•   Skills and Abilities: The incumbent should have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of technical and policy issues surrounding international development in Africa; as well as understanding of environmental regulations. Position requires developing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of USAID procedures, regulations, and policies.
The incumbent should demonstrate capacity to manage for results and implement policies and procedures in accordance with established regulations. The candidate must be able to obtain, analyze and evaluate complex material; prepare accurate, factual and analytical reports; and provide objective advice on appropriate courses of action. Complexity entails considerable scope in how to perform duties, which are inherently complex and involve overlapping tasks and shifting priorities. Ample problem solving capacity as well as ability for considerable analysis and judgment to find a solution is required. Excellent written communication skills are required to draft environmental compliance documentation. Demonstrated past experience in writing Environmental Status Reports (ESRs), IEEs, EAs is also required.
•   Good computer skills are highly required to maintain the Mission’s database on compliance and the preparation of the Mission’s annual report. Skills and ability for active planning are required to meet programming goals over both short-term and long-term time scales. Substantial innovation is required in performance of duties. Specifically, incumbent shall possess high level specialized technical ability within the disciplines of environmental compliance and sustainable development methodologies to plan for implement and evaluate potential adverse impacts on the environment and economic development.

Salary:

Current salary range: GH¢ 64,096.00 – GH¢ 96,139.00 p.a.
New salary range effective July, 26: GH¢84,110.00 – GH¢ 126,163.00 p.a.
(Depending on Qualification and experience).

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with references and relevant certificates to:

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

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 06 August, 2015

NOTE: When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title (Acquisition Specialist)) Failure to state this and attach relevant certificates may 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.

 

Job Vacancy For Monitoring And Evaluation Data Collection & Entry Clerk At ACDI/VOCA (Bolga, Wa, Tamale and Kumasi)

Posted on: July 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking Monitoring and Evaluation Data Collection & Entry Clerk based in the Bolga Wa , Tamale and Kumasi Offices for a multi-year USAID-funded project The successful candidate will be responsible for

•   Collecting and organizing completed monitoring data from field officers in accordance with the project’s performance monitoring plan and data collection procedures
•   Conducting hardcopy data cleaning on every monitoring form In preparation for data entry
•   Entering all monitoring data into respective project databases
•   Performing periodic field Visits to collect or participate in project events to directly observe and Interact With beneficiaries to gain a better understanding of monitoring data collected, noting any changes to the M&E officer
•   Supporting M&E team during annual survey (Gross Margins, KM&L)
•   Assisting M&E Officer in organising, analyzing and presentation of regional indicator performance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First Degree or equivalent in a pertinent field (e.g. Sociology, Development studies, Agriculture, Economics, Agribusiness and Statistics)
•   Minimum of 1 year experience in data collection and data entry
•   High level knowledge/skills Microsoft Office applications, SQL and SPSS
•   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to transfer knowledge to others
•   Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
•   Familiarity With Agric sector

Location: Bolga, Wa, Tamale and Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume/CV to:

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 31 July, 2015

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

Job Vacancy For Gender Advisor At ACDI/VOCA (Tamale)

Posted on: July 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Gender Advisor to be based in the Tamale Office The The successful candidate will be responsible for

•   Assisting in the development of training manuals and curricula to ensure gender equity and sensitivity in the training content and presentation; reviewing outreach strategy to make sure women are aware of opportunities; and recommends times for trainings to ensure  female participation
•   Analyzing and identifying technologies that enable women to be more competitive and /or overcome impediments to the success of their business/farming endeavors
•   Working with field offices to identify opportunities to build the capacity of these women to adopt practices that will improve their productivity significantly and link up effectively with other buyers/markets, input suppliers, financial service providers, among other stakeholders
•   Designing and conducting genders awareness trainings for staff and partners
•   Developing strategies, activities, and messages for engaging men through producer groups, trainings, community events, and mass media using traditional and modern resources
•   Participating in knowledge management activities in Participating With the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist and carrying out/contributing to any formative research around gender issues

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree In sociology, anthropology, gender relations or other relevant degree
•   Minimum 7 years of work experience providing gender program analysis and gender  target support
•   Clear understanding of gender relationships within the region required
•   Proven skills in developing and conducting trainings
•   Proven skills in designing and conducting interviews and focus groups
•   Strong verbal and writing skills in English required
•   High level of ability in Microsoft Office applications;

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume/CV to:

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 31 July, 2015

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

Job Vacancy For Assistant Country Director Programme At UNDP Ghana

Posted on: July 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

Programme Title: Assistant Country Director Programme
Salary Grade:   GHS 112,605- 173,858 (Annual Gross Salary)
Duty Station:    Accra-Ghana
Duration:   One (1) year
Start Date:    01 October, 2015

Background:

Under the leadership of the Country Director (CD), the Assistant Country Director Programme (ACD-P) acts as a manager of and advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of CO programme, manages a major programme portfolio in one ( medium/large office) or more of the programme practice areas. The main role is to manage the country programme including continued monitoring of implementation. The ACD (P) leads the programme team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF/ CPD priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.

ACD-P heads and supervises Programme team and works in close collaboration with the Operations team in the CO, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme.

Duties and Responsabilities

As a member of the CO management team, ensures the strategic direction of UNDP programme focusing on achievement of the following results:

•   Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and collaborative preparation/revision of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, AWP and other documents;
•   Identification of strategic programme areas of cooperation;
•   Operationalization of UNDAF/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Identification of possibilities for joint programming;
•   Analysis and presentation of UNDP policies and their implementation in the CO;
•   CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the Programme Unit.
•   Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the  programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. ACD (P) performs the function of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval;
•   Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the CO programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field;
•   Prince 2 training and certification, RMG.
•   5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;
•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
•   Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Follow the link below to view detailed job information and mode of application:

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=58412

Closing Date: 31 July, 2015

Please note that manual applications will not be accepted and Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Projects Officer (2 Positions) At Ghana AIDS Commission

Posted on: July 21st, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

The Ghana AIDS Commission implementing the New Funding Model (NFM) with Global Fund Grant has vacancies for the under listed positions. The Commission therefore invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented and result-driven to apply for consideration. The NFM under Global Fund project is for a period of two and half (21/2) years.

Job Purpose:

To undertake activities involved in processing of sub-projects and reporting on their implementation.      The Projects Officer will report to the Projects Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Assists in performing specific activities related to advertising for sub-projects, their receipt and processing.
•   Supports the preparation of sub-project proposals for evaluation  by the Independent Proposal Review and Appraisal  Committee (IPRAC).
•   Sees to the proper custody of all sub-project documents  including proposals and reports.
•   Assists in coordination of evaluation of sub-project  reports submitted by partners.
•   Planning and asssisting in the organisation of programme review meetings
•   Supports in the planning and organisation of Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings.
•   Any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Business/Public Administration, the Social Sciences, Development Studies orthe Health Sciences.
•   Must have completed one year post degree National Service.
•   Proficiency in use of computer and internet skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below within seven days from the date of first publication:

The Director-General
Ghana AIDS Commission
4th Floor, Ghana Olympic Committee Building
Adjacent Ridge Hospital

Tel: 0302-919263 / 0302-919259

Email: vacancy@ghanaids.gov.gh

Closing Date: 28 July, 2015

Job Vacancy For Senior Project Officer At SEND-GHANA (Tamale)

Posted on: July 21st, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

SEND – GHANA is the oldest of the three affiliate national NGOs (i.e. SEND-Liberia and SEND Sierra Leone) establishedby the Social Enterprise Development of Foundation of West Africa ( SEND West Africa). SEND West Africa was founded in Ghana in August, 1998 to promote livelihood security, equality of women and men and accountable and transparent governance. The target groups of SEND’s programs are mostly women, youth and farmers in conflict prone , resource poor and difficult to reach communities in each country.

Duty Station: Tamale (Northern Region)
Reporting to: Director of Policy Advocacy Programme
Responsibility: Grassroot Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP)
Associates: Programme Officers
External Relations: NGO Leaders, Government Agencies, SEND –GHANA Professional Associates/Consultants and Media

Objectives of Position: To help contribute towards SEND’s integrated Grassroot Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP) in targeted regions and communities

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

•   Act as Administrative Head of the Regional PM&E Network for Upper East Region
•   Plan and undertake policy and budget research activities
•   Plan and lead advocacy activities at district and regional level in the Upper East Region
•   Supervise, mentor and provide support to FNGOs, DCMCs, Field Officers and interns
•   Ensure effective working relationship with relevant government agencies and officials
•   Provide capacity building support to members of the Regional Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Network.
•   Provide support to programme development and fundraising activities.
•   Work with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to track project outputs, outcomes and impact.
•   Prepare progress, annual and end of project reports for donors
•   Provide regular update to the Director of Policy Advocacy Programmes on all programming issues
•   In collaboration with Regional PM & E Chairperson, plan and organize quarterly Regional PM & E Meetings.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant Social Sciences (e.g. Economics, Statistics or Development Studies etc)
•   Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on budget research and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance.
•   Sound knowledge of tools, research methods and policy issues in social accountability, budget research, and good governance promotion.
•   Strong research and writing skills
•   Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
•   Possess good media relationship skills
•   Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational and time management skills
•   Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
•   Track record in fundraising is an advantage
•   Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
•   Experience in leading a team
•   Must have a valid driver’s license
•   Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the

HR Manager,
A 28 Regimanuel Estates,
Nungua Barrier, Sakumono, Accra

Email: career@sendwestafrica.org

Kindly use the Job Title as the ‘Subject’ of the e-mail.

Closing Date: 27 July, 2015

SEND is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Coordinator At Resiliency in Northern Ghana (Tamale)

Posted on: July 17th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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Project Description:

The Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) project is a 5-year integrated project funded by the USAID Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative and is designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to sustainably improve livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Ghana.

Reporting Relationship: Chief of Party

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Based on RING interventions, design comprehensive integrated communication strategies to address barriers to behavior change.
•   Work with the RING technical component leads in agricultural livelihoods, WASH, nutrition and citizen engagement to identify areas where BCC approaches can improve implementation outcomes.
•   Work with program teams to develop clear creative briefs and budgets to design BCC material and campaigns.
•   Provide training and technical support to agriculture extension agents, health volunteers, nutrition and environmental health officers on behavioral change communication tools, strategies and processes.
•   Identify local service providers to design and produce BCC messages on agriculture/livelihoods, WASH, nutrition and citizen engagement in target communities.
•   Engage communities, local NGOs, CBOs, and the district stakeholders on BCC strategies for intervention planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Work with the RING Monitoring and Evaluation Team to monitor and periodically review the BCC approaches and recommend corrective measures as needed.
•   Manage USAID branding in the BCC aspect of the project as well as assist in effective communication concerning projects to the general public.
The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties at USAID/RING. USAID/RING reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree preferred in behavioral science, communication, social science and/or a field related to behavior change work and theories. A bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience will be considered.
•   Minimum of 7 years’ experience in social behavioral change programming in Ghana, preferably with specific experience in a US government-supported project(s).
•   Ability  to  translate  technical  information  into  practical  guidance  and  tools.
•   Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising works of consultants/subcontractors and other SBCC related interventions.
•   Proven experience in designing integrated SBCC strategies and campaigns, utilizing various channels of communication: radio, mobile phone, internet, email, print), peer education, community lead groups, mobile video units, etc.
•   Experience with entire SBCC process from strategy design to creative brief to finished product, including formative and monitoring research design.
•   Experience in at least one of the RING technical areas: agricultural livelihoods, nutrition and WASH, preferably in the northern regions of Ghana.
•   Ability to work with local authorities and local NGOs especially at the district level.
•   Strong organizational, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
•   Ability to work in a team-oriented setting and to determine priorities and respect deadlines.
•   Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language.
•   High degree of computer literacy; MS Excel and MS Word are essential.
•   Ability to travel extensively in the northern region and other locations in Ghana as required.
•   Proficiency in at least one Northern region local dialect is a plus.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

email applications with CVs:

hrghana@ghanaresiliency.org

Closing Date: 31 July, 2015