{US Peace Corps,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Purpose: Provides leadership in developing and maintaining a training program that contributes to the Post’s goal of nurturing and supporting resilient, culturally sensitive, responsible and able Volunteers. Often shares duties with and works through others who directly implement training activities (e.g. at Pre-Service Training (PST), works through PST Training Director and Coordinators for technical, language and cultural training and logistics and homestay arrangements; at In-Service Trainings (ISTs), works with Program Managers and Program Assistants (PAS)). Fundamentally plays a leadership role to assure quality in all 3 phase training program activities.

Job Number: PC 15 001

Element 1: 3-Phase Training Program Design, Materials Development, and Home-Stay Preparation Collaboratively plans a training program in which technical, language, health, safety, and cross-cultural components are properly sequenced and integrated, ensures that sessions are designed to be delivered in a participatory and experiential manner, confirms that community members and staff are prepared to receive and host PCTs/PCVs.

Duties:

Curriculum and Materials Development

1. Produces, in collaboration with other staff, a calendar of training events that encompasses the Volunteer’s two years of service.
2. Works with Program Managers, PAs, PCvTs and PCVs to develop workshop curriculum, training manuals and training events to address core competency topics such as food security, appropriate technology, and HIV AIDS.
3. Determines how training sessions and their sequencing might be improved to better prepare and support PCTs and PCVs. This includes holding regular TDE sessions with program staff, reviewing and advising on improvements to learning objectives and their sequencing, and visiting Volunteers and counterparts in the field to evaluate training outcomes at Kirkpatrick level three and four.
4. Ensures training sessions are designed in a sufficiently participatory and experientially-based manner.
5. Ensures that cross-cultural, technical, language and health and safety training are integrated whenever possible.
6. Assists programming staff in the design of practicum learning assignments that immediately follow PST (i.e. Phase 2 implementation)
7. Develops and maintains a library of training materials.

Training Site Preparation

1. Holds planning meetings with PC staff to determine community and training center selection criteria and then sees to it that an appropriate training site(s) and community(s) are selected and prepared for PST and other training events.
2. Guarantees for center-based sessions at PST, IST, and other training events that there is a sufficient amount of quality training materials and supplies, that equipment is functioning, that the room layout and furniture is appropriate, and that PCT/PCV accommodation meets Peace Corps standards.

Element 2: Training Staff Development
Prepares trainers, training coordinators and other support staff for their roles and responsibilities; maintains communication with all parties involved in training; consults with senior staff, especially Program Managers, to make sure the training program will/is adequately preparing PCTs/PCVs for their life and work in their communities.

Duties:
Training of Trainers (TOT)

1. Works with the PST Training Director to design the General training of trainers.
2. Works with the Language and Culture Coordinator (LCC) to design the language training of trainers.
3. Assures that language trainers have acquired specific techniques (e.g. TPR (total personal response, drill, dialogue, game, fill-in-blank, sentence completion, recitation, translation) and are able to provide both audio learning (i.e. speaking and listening) and visual learning (i.e. reading and writing) opportunities.
4. Conducts sessions to build a well-functioning training team that includes PCVs, Program Managers, PAs, administrative and medical staff, language and cultural facilitators, and other support staff.

On-the-Job Coaching

1. Convenes trainer meetings as necessary during training programs to promote continuous session design and facilitation skill improvement and convenes all-training staff meetings to strengthen program coordination.
2. Provides guidance to Program Managers, PAs and PCVTs in designing, conducting and evaluating workshops for which they are primarily responsible.

Element 3: Training Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Puts in place effective and efficient financial, logistical and general management systems, conducts periodic assessments through interviews and written surveys to assess PCT/PCV progress and satisfaction with training, conducts periodic direct observation and feedback concerning training staff performance, ensures that the PST Training Director submits timely periodic and final reports that document progress/achievements and areas requiring improvement.

Duties:

Training Management Systems

1. Devises and/or confirms that contractual, financial, logistical and general management systems are in order and that protocol requirements have been met.
2. Participates in the selection of new staff, as needed, to implement training and training management systems.
3. Provides crucial on-going communications to keep people informed of what is happening during training, to remind people of their roles and responsibilities and follow-up on assigned tasks, and to acknowledge, congratulate, and thank people for their achievements.

Budgeting

1. Participates in yearly “Integrated Planning and Budget System” (IPBS – March) for all training events.
2. Advises on and reviews Operating Plan (August) budgets for training events.
3. Works with program managers to develop budgets for special training requests to OPATS, SPA, PEPFAR the region and other funding sources.
4. Works with Director of Management and Operations, Director of Programming and Training and Program Managers on the creation of the annual training budgets for all general training events.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

1. Monitors the implementation of training and intervenes when/where needed to correct problems that arise in the sequencing and integration of sessions and to correct facilitation that is not being delivered in a sufficiently participatory and experientially-based manner.
2. Manages the implementation of a PCT/PCV assessment system in order to document competency attainment throughout the PCV’s service.
3. Participates in the determination as to whether a PCT should or should not be sworn-in as Volunteer.
4. Conducts an annual review of training operations, makes recommendations to the DPT, and coordinates the execution of training improvement plans.
5. Oversees yearly submission of the PC/G Training Status Report.

Supervision

1. Supervises Language and Cross Cultural Coordinator.
2. Supervises the PST Training Director.

Perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the DPT or his designate.

Qualification Required & Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Requirements and Training Experience:

•   University Degree
•   Flexibility and willingness to travel within Ghana
•   Experience as a trainer of adults and background in experiential learning and instruction in large group settings
•   Demonstrated ability and skill in mentoring others to assume greater responsibilities
•   Oral and written fluency in English
•   Experience working with foreigners, especially Americans
•   Ability to work within cross-cultural teams, including Trainees, Volunteers and staff
•   Knowledge of diverse customs and culture of Ghana
•   Ability to interact appropriately with Ghanaians at all levels of society
•   Demonstrated ability and skill in counseling with emphasis on group dynamics and interpersonal skills
•   Ability to supervise Peace Corps trainers and Trainees
•   Experience in conducting a Peace Corps Training of the Trainers (TOT) or other Ghanaian Trainers Workshop.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility in previous employment
•   Previous experience as a trainer with Peace Corps training programs
•   Experience with Community Based Training (CBT) designs
•   Ability to adapt easily to new changes from Headquarters
•   3 years of experience in program administration, evaluation, and supervision
•   3 years of experience in managing and supervising staff
•   3 years of experience managing budgets and accounts
•   Experience with current adult learning methodologies
•   Demonstrated training skills to design, implement and evaluate assets/community -based development programs
•   Demonstrated ability to interact with Ghanaian vendors and navigate cultural nuances to get the best prices for the best services.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1) A detailed résumé or C.V. that includes:

•   Professional positions held identifying duties, responsibilities, dates of employment and reasons for leaving
•   Education and training, schools attended, dates of attendance, qualifications obtained
•   An accounting for periods of unemployment longer than three months
•   3 Professional references.
2) A cover letter
3) Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above:

Write the job number and position title as email subject and send application packet to:-

jobs@gh.peacecorps.gov

Closing Date: 30 April, 2015

{Marie Stopes International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

The Social- Franchise Field Officer (SFFO) will be responsible for recruitment and retaining, ongoing support, monitoring and supervision of 30 members of the Blue Star Franchise Network.

The Social Franchise Field Officer will also be responsible for the overall business success of each outlet this includes the general management, cleanliness,marketability, clinical and non-clinical training needs and the overall performance of each outlet/facility.

The Social Franchise Field Officer will work closely and collaboratively with other teams and report to the Regional Manager/Coordinator as the case may be. The post is based in Accra, South East Sector and requires frequent field work.

Key responsibilities:

•   Identify demand creation gaps and implement appropriate marketing action plan to improve client uptake of services.
•   Monitor and manage franchisee performance and suggest appropriate interventions to achieve High Quality/High Volume level.
•   Plan and implement innovative community interventions to support franchisees on intensive community mobilization activities e.g. special ‘family planning” days and community durbars.
•   Develop a strong working relationship with franchisees including BlueStar Ladies and Ghana Health Service (GHS) facilities.
•   Carry out quarterly or monthly supervisory visits to all supported franchisees, the BlueStar Ladies and GHS facilities.
•   Track performance and payment compliance of all franchisees, especially the capital invested ones.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Marketing, Social Work, Social Sciences, Population or Development Studies.

Experience/Skills

•   At least Three (3) years experience in working with INGOs and /or government agencies in a similar role.
•   Computer literate (Microsoft Word,  PowerPoint and Excel and Internet)
•   Able to manage and work independently and efficiently
•   Ability to drive will be an advantage
•   Good Interpersonal Skills and communicate effectively
•   Proactive and results oriented Experience in working on the field and with rural communities
•   Experience in community mobilisations and monitoring
•   Excellent report writing skills
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

This is a local position. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana. Please label application and email with the exact job title and location if indicated.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director – Human Resource and Admin
Marie Stopes Int. Ghana
PMB 267, Accra

Or by e-mail through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 28 April, 2015

{Millennium Development Authority (MiDA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimiHion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a “Compact”). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact programme in a transparent, timely, effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner.

Reports to: M&E and Economics Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Assist in the management, implementation, and update of the Compact M&E Plan in collaboration with the M&E Director and MCC M&E Leads
•   Assist in setting up and managing the MiDA Management Information System (MIS), including all related activities such as data collection, data entry, data analysis, and reporting.
•   Assist in the management of M&E data collection, which includes but is not limited to designing surveys, implementing data quality protocols, auditing data collection by MiDA contractors, managing data entry, and monitoring sample validity
•   Serve as a liaison to Implementing Entities to gather information and train them on the Compact M&E plan.
•   Regularly review M&E data with appropriate decision makers to ensure that projects are reaching their targets and objectives and, if necessary, that timely corrective actions are implemented.
•   Participate in the monitoring of the Project components through site visits, review of Project reports and review of secondary data. Participate in the planning and execution of annual project reviews.
•   Work with the MCC and stakeholders to implement independent evaluations, and develop additional qualitative and quantitative evaluations
•   Collaborate with MiDA counterparts, including the ESP Director, Social and Gender Assessment Director and others, to ensure that appropriate considerations are incorporated into M&E and economics activities, including the appropriate level of disaggregation for indicators in the Compact M&E plan,
•   Assist in disseminating relevant information to GOG, civil society, the private sector and the donor community.
•   Assist in the preparation and publication of periodic reports including, but not limited to, monitoring and evaluation reports, budgets, implementation reports from project managers and implementing entities, procurement reports, and others as defined in the implementation procedures.
•   Develop terms of reference for procurement of surveys and other studies related to the M&E process.
•   Provide inputs to organize training in M&E for MiDA and implementing entity staff, local organizations and primary stakeholders with view of developing local M&E capacity.
•   Perform all other duties and exercise all other powers as are assigned by the M&E Director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A university degree in Economics, Statistics or a related field.
•   Approximately five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing data collection or conducting analysis of projects.
•   Excellent organizational skills related to data and document management.
•   Ability to work in teams, with multiple stakeholders under competing time pressures.
•   An understanding of economic development in Ghana.
•   Experienced user of statistical software (such as STATA or SPSS), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•   Experience managing small-to-medium sized enterprise surveys in Ghana strongly preferred.
•   Experience managing surveys with electronic data collection strongly preferred.
•   Demonstrated ability to provide independent analysis and interpretation of performance data using methods in economics, policy analysis, and/or statistics preferred.
•   Experience monitoring Energy projects preferred.
•   Expenence in M&E system design and management preferred.
•   Experience with GIS software, such as ArcGIS, preferred.
•   Experience preparing Terms of Reference and/or managing contracts preferred.
•   Experience preparing reports preferred.
•   Experience in  business administration, finance and management preferred.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode450315@mida.gov.gh

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include

i. their curriculum Vitae of not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2

Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 4th. May, 2015.

Closing Date: 04 May, 2015

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews

{Millennium Development Authority (MiDA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimiHion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a “Compact”). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact programme in a transparent, timely, effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Act as principal liaison between MiDA and relevant line ministries in ad efforts related to the implementation of reform activities, including sector policy reforms, support for the financial and operational turnaround of ECG and NEDCo, particularly with respect to the introduction of private sector participation. This may involve developing strategy, writing background documents, analytical briefs, policy notes and updates; compiling and evaluating data; identifying and assessing economic, social and political trends; mapping entry points for policy dialogue in public and private institutions, civil society organizations and donor organizations; analyzing the potential impact of various reforms; identifying capacity gaps in relevant institutions; contributing to the planning and delivery of technical assistance; and developing appropriate communication strategies, working in close coordination with other MiDA staff.
•   Serve   as   the   lead   interlocutor   on   all   aspects   of   the introduction of private sector participation (PSP) in EGG and NEDCo Develop the implementation plan to ensure completion of the ECG PSP activities (achievement of financial dose) by the end of the second year of the compact.
•   In cose coordination with MiDA Project Directors (most notably the Generation Project Director and the Distribution Project Director) and Project Managers, prepare a detailed implementation plan for the various reform activities under multiple projects, including identifying resource requirements, bottlenecks, risks and mitigation strategies.
•   Assist the MiDA Directors and Project Managers with ihe review of submissions from Consultants and management of implementation by Consultants and Government affiliates in respect of reforms.
•   Support MiDA Project Directors with the development of terms of reference (TORs) or statements of work (SOW), evaluation of bids and selection of service providers, and management of contracts for consulting services related to the reform activities.
•   Provide strategic guidance and support to ensure efficient coordination with Government and utility officials, other consultants, and other parties, as may be needed.
•   Coordinate with MiDA’s Communications and Outreach Director on communication strategy and plans related to reform activities.
•   Contribute to refining MiDA’s M&E systems for monitoring progress on relevant policy indicators under the Compact and reporting on status of the implementation of agreed policy reform agenda.
•   Build, maintain and effectively leverage relationships with international and national partners, induding Government entities that may assist in advocating or implementing sector reforms.
•   Provide dear updates and reports on the progress of implementation of reforms through the CEO to MiDA’s Management Team and Board of Directors and to MCC, as necessary for effective project management.
•   From time to time, represent MiDA in meetings with other donors and in public forums with respect to the reform activities.
•   Other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the CEO.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A policy advisor with deep knowledge of the institutions and organizational dynamics in Ghana’s energy sector who is able to provide analysis and effectively promote and lead policy and institutional reforms
•   Advanced degree in any of the following: Public Administration / Public Affairs, International Relations, Engineering, Business Administration, Law (Master’s degree or higher is preferred).
•   Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in public administration / program management.
•   Deep familiarity and knowledge of GoG processes and organizational dynamics, with previous experience advising GoG entities on policy and legal issues.
•   Good understanding of public and private ownership and operations models, especially for the provision of essential public services.
•   Demonstrated professionalism, good judgment, and flexibility to work, as may be necessary, outside normal work hours to meet needs of the position.
•   Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
•   Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills evidenced by demonstrated capability of building and maintaining productive relationships and working collaboratively with a range of actors and stakeholders, including government officials, private sector partners, international donors, contractors, and counterparts.
•   Must demonstrate from previous work experience the ability to collaborate effectively with peers as well as work across departments or divisions.
•   Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and institutions.
•   Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Internet).
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode390315@mida.gov.gh

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include

i. their curriculum Vitae of not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2

Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 4th. May, 2015.

Closing Date: 04 May, 2015

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews

{Millennium Development Authority (MiDA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimiHion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a “Compact”). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact programme in a transparent, timely, effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner.

Reports to: Reform Unit Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Support the MiDA Reform Unit Manager and relevant line ministries in efforts related to the implementation of reform activities including sector policy reforms and support for the financial and operational turnaround of ECG and NEDCo, particularly with respect to the introduction of private sector participation. This may include writing background documents, analytical briefs, policy notes and updates; compiling and evaluating data; identifying and assessing economic, social and political trends; analyzing the potential impact of various reforms.
•   With respect to one or more of the reforms, take more of a lead role in support of the Reform Unit Manager and serve as backup to fellow Reform Unit Associate on their reform portfolio.
•   In coordination with other MiDA Managers (most notably the Power Sector Generation Improvement Project Manager, the ECG Financial and Operational Turnaround Project Manager, the NEDCo Financial and Operational Turnaround Project Manager, and the Regulatory Strengthening Project Manager), prepare a detailed implementation plan for the various reform activities under multiple Projects, including identifying resource requirements, bottlenecks, risks and mitigation strategies. Assist the MiDA Project Managers with the management of implementation by consultants and Government affiliates.
•   Support the MiDA Project Managers with the development of terms of reference (TORs) or statements of work (SOW), evaluation of bids and selection of service providers, and management of contracts for consulting services related to the reform activities. Assist with the review of submissions from consultants, induding work plans, timelmes and especially substantive deliverables.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in any of the following: Public Administration / Public Affairs, International Relations. Engineering, Business Administration, Law (Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred).
•   Approximately five (5) or more years of relevant experience in public administration / program management.
•   Familiarity and knowledge of GoG processes and organizational dynamics.
•   Knowledge of the energy sector is viewed as a plus.
•   Proven ability to work in a national and international context.
•   Demonstrated professionalism, good judgment, and flexibility to work, as may be necessary, outside normal work hours to meet needs of the position.
•   Ability to work with multidisdplinary teams and institutions.
•   Strong computer skills (MS Office, Internet)
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode400315@mida.gov.gh

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include

i. their curriculum Vitae of not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2

Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 4th. May, 2015.

Closing Date: 04 May, 2015

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews

{Participatory Development Associates Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Job Summary

The Research and Evaluation Manager will have all-round responsibility for leading and managing PDA’s research and evaluation consultancies and related activities as profitable ventures both in terms of PDA’s profile and in financial terms. He / She will endeavour to consolidate its reputation for qualitative and, increasingly, mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) in this field.

He or she will liaise with the Managing Director, partners, clients and other external stakeholders, to plan, co-ordinate and oversee research and evaluation consultancies and related activities. The position includes managing and setting high standards for all stages of research and evaluation consultancies, from the development of initial ideas to design, proposal development, methodology, training, implementing, field work and report writing. It will also entail managing a small team of in-house staff, interns, external associates or consultants.
He/she will also contribute to marketing the work of PDA through representation and through its external communication channels, including on-line sites like website, Facebook, and Twitter and other social media like WhatsApp.

Responsible to: The Managing Director

Main responsibilities:

•   Leading the unit
•   Lead the day-to-day management of research and evaluation consultancies and related activities, with all the powers, discretions and delegations authorised by the Managing Director.
•   Guide the organisation in ensuring that the objectives, scope and targets of all research and evaluation consultancies are in line with the organisation’s vision and mission.
•   Ensure that PDA meets the objectives, scope and targets of all research and evaluation consultancies as agreed with the client or partner.
•   Assist in the development of organizational policy proposals to present to the PDA Board of Directors for discussion and decision.
•    Work with the MD to ensure that the organisation has the resources (human, material and financial) to execute research and evaluation consultancies as effectively as possible.
•   Provide strategic leadership in research feasibility and development by providing hands-on leadership in the writing of winnable research and evaluation proposals, whether solicited or unsolicited.
•   Identify potential new research and evaluation ventures aimed at income diversification for the organization and once approved, see to their successful execution.
•   Work with the MD to estimate and allocate the resources needed to achieve project goals.
•   Further the long and short-term research consultancy services as part of the organization’s portfolio by managing the quality of such services, the expectations of clients, staff and associates.
•   Building relationships
•   Work with the MD, in collaboration with senior management, partners, clients and other stakeholders to define the scope, goals and deliverables of research and evaluation projects that support PDA’s business goals.
•   Work with the MD to maintain effective networks with all principal partners, clients, PDA Associates/consultants and other stakeholders within the human and social development sectors.
•   Effectively communicate research project expectations to team members, implementing partners and stakeholders.
•   Liaise with partner organisations and clients with which PDA conducts work, including involvement in design of new projects, as applicable.
•   Ensure the organisation is presented to its partners, clients, associates and other stakeholders in an appropriate and professional manner.
•   Organising events
•   Monitor and scan for information, within and outside the organisation, which are of relevance to research and evaluation; and disseminate such information to the SMT and the Board of Directors for timely strategic decisions.
•   Oversee the planning, organisation and documentation of all research and evaluation related activities or projects to ensure timely execution and within budget.
•   Communicating and disseminating research and evaluation
•   Liaising with networks in-country and outside the country to share lessons from the project
•   Preparing documents to communicate ideas to a wider audience and lessons from the project
•   Where appropriate, making effective use of PDA website and those of other partners/clients in communicating/disseminating research and evaluation findings
•   Reporting to and liaising with clients and PDA management
•   Act as one of the chief external spokespersons to promote and market the services of the organisation and contribute to its website and other social media.
•   Training PDA staff and associates
•   Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise research and evaluation team members so as to get the best out of them and be accountable for the work assigned to them.
•   Identify the training needs of research staff and work with the MD and the Senior Management Team (SMT) to devise the necessary measures to meet these needs in a cost effective way.
•   Develop research and evaluation field guides, questionnaires and other instruments to guide research teams in their work – be it review and analysis of secondary data or collection of primary data.
•   Proposal writing and research
•   Work together with the Managing Director, Senior Management Team and other PDA staff to identify, develop, and market proposals for new research project opportunities and funding, including evaluations.
•   Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and research designs for clients/partners.
•   Contract management
•   Prepare terms of reference and contracts for external PDA consultants and associates hired to undertake research for PDA.
•   Managing finances and other resources of the Unit
•   Manage finances and other resources – prepare budget for projects, ensure that staff work within budget and that expenditure against budget is closely monitored and profit is maximised, but not at the cost of quality.
•   Report regularly and promptly to the MD of PDA on resource and financial matters concerning research and evaluation.

Person Specification

•   Strong commitment to a people-centred development (everyone matters) which underscores PDA’s vision, mission and values.
•   Strong, demonstrable understanding of international good practice in research and evaluation.
•   Proven and demonstrable understanding and experience in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation.
•   Proven experience of leading, managing, motivating and supervising research or evaluation teams.
•   Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and diplomacy skills. High level of emotional intelligence and sensitivity in dealing with wide range of stakeholders in multiple cultural settings.
•   Flexible and able to travel for up to three weeks at a time.
•   Good understanding of financial management.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•   Creative, flexible and strategic thinker.
•   Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for social development.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a second degree in social sciences, management, communications or other relevant areas.
•   Minimum of 8 years progressive work experience, with at least 2 years at management level with a reputable organization in the development or business sector.
•   Minimum of 5 years of active research work with at least 3 years as a field research team leader.
•   Ability to work with little or no supervision but a strong team player.
•   Impressive experience in design, implementation, management, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of qualitative and quantitative field research.
•   Strong research project management skills and successfully operationalising innovative research programs.
•   Experience in using information and communication technology (ICT) as a management tool.
•   Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and cross-cultural skills.
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail (candidate to provide samples of written work – published or unpublished).

Key Contacts
Managing Director, Finance and Administrative Manager, other Programme Managers, Programme Coordinators, PDA Associates and consultants, and staff of partner organizations and clients.

Location: Based in Accra with frequent travel to research and evaluation project sites and to other parts of Ghana and beyond to meet with partners or clients or to participate in development related events such as conferences.

How To Apply For The Job

Submit documents as requested to:-

jobvacancy@pdaghana.com

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Closing Date: 30 April, 2015