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Job Vacancy For Project Co-ordinator (2 Positions) At Afram Plains Development Organisation (APDO)

Posted on: March 19th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Afram Plains Development Organisation (APDO),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

The Afram Plains Development Organisation (APDO) in collaboration with Concern Universal Ghana has secured funding from the Big Lottery Fund of UK to implement a 5 year project: dubbed. “Breaking the poverty chain through self-sustaining communities” in the Krachi East and Krachi Nchumuru districts in the Volta Region.This is an integrated project that will be focusing on village Savings and Loans (VSLA) scheme, strengthening of PTAs, collaboration with Districts Assemblies to enhance effective planning and monitoring and also capacity building for GES personnel in relevant areas.

APDO is therefore seeking to employ qualified persons to fill the position:- Project Co-ordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Provise leadership and support for the implementation of day-to-day activities of the field staff
•   Lead the project team at the district
•   Responsible for delivering project results
•   Compile monthly and quarterly reports to partners
•   Ensure all activities are carried out in conformity with the project plan
•   Co-ordinate the trainig programme for the VSLA’s GES and DA’S
•   Undertake any duties that may be assigned by the Programme Director
•   Ensure appropriate monitoring of field activities in order to achieve the objectives of the project

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
•   Minimum of (2) years post qualification work experience in a similar position
•   Accredited university degree in relevant subject areas
•   Must be a team player
•   Strong computer skills

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Cover letter, detailed CV  with 2 references and copies of relevant certificates should be sent by Email to:

apdoafram@yahoo.com

or mail to:-

Executive Director,
Box 93,
Donkorkrom E/R

Closing Date: 17 April, 2015

Only applicants who meet these criteria will be contacted for interview.  NB. APDO is committed to gender in all its activities. Therefore women are particularly encouraged to apply for these posts

Job Vacancy For Senior Management Systems Advisor (Institutional Development) At Global Communities (Tamale)

Posted on: March 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Global Communities,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Global Communities mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low-and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.

Global Communities is seeking a Senior Management Systems Advisor for USAID-funded Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) program. The aim of the program is to improve the livelihoods and nutritional status of vulnerable households in targeted communities in the Northern Region of Ghana. Project activities will focus on increasing consumption of diverse quality foods, especially among women and children; improving behaviors related to nutrition and hygiene of women and young children; strengthening the capacity of local support networks (with a particular focus on Regional Coordinating Councils (RCC) and District Assembly (DA) staff and systems) to address the needs of vulnerable households.

The Senior Management Systems Advisor will be responsible for providing technical advice on the development, implementation and refinement of the management systems (which include planning, budgeting, financial management, supervision, implementation, human resources, and M&E) at the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) and District Assembly (DA) levels to ensure that they are responsive to the issues and needs related to food insecurity and under-nutrition among vulnerable households and communities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in international development, agriculture, economics, public health, nutrition or a related field of study;
•   Minimum 8 years or more advising government counterparts in developing and using management systems to support programming at the community level;
•   2-3 years experience working with decentralized government structures preferably in Africa;

OR

•   Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years similar experience;
•   Demonstrated expertise in at least one or more technical areas relevant to this program: agriculture, nutrition, public health, food security or livelihoods;
•   Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with government officials and leaders at national and local levels, local NGO and community organizations, and donor community
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and strong writing and administrative skills required;
•   Prior experience working on donor-funded development projects in Ghana or West Africa and experience working on USAID funded projects preferred;
•   Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:-

gcring1@gmail.com

Closing Date: 02 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Advisor/Tax Reforms To The Ecowas Commission At GIZ (Nigeria)

Posted on: March 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is one of the world’s leading providers of international cooperation services for sustainable development. It is owned by the German Government.
In West Africa, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in it’s regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as well as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

Job Description

The GIZ Support Programme to the ECOWAS Commission is recruiting a Tax Reforms Advisor to support the Commission in coordinating, monitoring, advising and providing periodic progress reports on the implementation of the following major outputs:

Duty Station: Nigeria
Assignment Period: Up until 24.11.2018

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The advisor is responsible for

•   Managing GIZ support to the ECOWAS Commission in the area of regional economic integration on matters relating to Domestic Tax reforms and harmonization of the Tax Legislations of the member States of ECOWAS; assisting programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
•   Innovation and knowledge management

Tasks
Advising the partner institution
The advisor

•   assists and monitors the development and implementation of programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts and in line with GIZ and EU rules and regulations
•   ensures that the implementation of the transition programme is in line with the regulations
•   reviews tax and customs reforms proposal against time frames set for their implementation
•   develops a tax training manual for use by Member States to ensure uniform application of the harmonized legislations under the ECOWAS Directives
•   assist Member States to identify training  needs on critical  areas of the reforms implementation process, assists member countries that are still on the VAT implementation process.
•   pioneer negotiation of double taxation agreements between ECOWAS member States.

Networking and cooperation
The advisor

•   supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work and cooperates with relevant organisations and individuals in the programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
•   communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme
•   efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme
•   Administration Forum (WATAF)

Knowledge management
The advisor

•   ensures knowledge transfer
•   develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
•   draws up reports and presentation documents
•   prepares appropriate input for various programme reports including EU annual implementation reports,
•   Coordination and other tasks
•   The advisor
•   assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
•   compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
•   handles day-to-day programme management on behalf of GfZ (e.g. offer preparation, impact monitoring,

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters/MSc in economics, business administration, law or an equivalent qualification in taxation or a similar area
•   A background in taxation
•   At least 8 years of relevant Professional experience
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
•   Knowledge of the ECOWAS region and already established contacts to relevant actors are regarded as assets
•   Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
•   Mastery of one of the three official working languages of ECOWAS (English, French, and Portuguese) is required. Proficiency (both written and oral) in a second official working language of the ECOWAS Commission is essential
•   Willingness to undertake regular travel throughout the ECOWAS region

Location: Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

We invite eligible applicants originating from the ECOWAS Region, to submit their applications.

Send your CV and cover letter in English, plus your scan of your diplomas to:-

ewokolo.jeme@giz.de / hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 16 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Regional Manager (Operational Base Team Leader) At World Vision International (Kumasi)

Posted on: March 17th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{World Vision International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-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 Description

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of Regional Manager.

Job Summary

To provide leadership in the form of technical and managerial support to field staff in the Operation Base (Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and Central Regions) and to ensure transformational Development through the implementation of Sponsorship and non-Sponsorship projects. He/she will be responsible for the leadership of the Projects in these regions and ensure the delivery of results as per World Vision Ghana Strategic Objectives.

The Package

•   The position is based in Kumasi with frequent domestic travels and some level of international travel.
•   The position comes with an attractive salary and benefit package.
•   S/He reports to the Director of Operations
•   The Position Supervises about Ten (10) Staff

Key Responsibilities

Include but not limited to the following;

•   Ensure timely preparation and submission of mid year and annual reports by Projects in the Operations Base.
•   Lead Project budgeting process & reviews in the Operations Base.
•   Conduct project visits and lead project monitoring processes.
•   Provide strategic direction for the implementation of Projects in the Operations Base.
•   Ensure availability of Project/Program Information for input into Project Management Information System (PMIS).
•   Lead capacity building processes for field staff.
•   Lead planning processes involving assessments, Designs/Redesigns, Evaluations and transition as well as lessons leant events.
•   Ensure well-coordinated and effective communication between Operations Base, Projects and Head Office.
•   Provide supervisory and performance management support to staff in the Operations Base.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Agriculture, Business Administration, Development studies /planning, Social Science disciplines or related field) or Bachelor’s degree in the above discipline plus significant relevant working experience.
•   Five years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of three years in leadership position in development sector including financial management, Project Management and team leadership.
•   Skills and experience in external stakeholder engagement including donors, government and private sector and experience with coordination of multi-stakeholder forums and steering committees.
•   Possession of Strong Program management skills.
•   Strong Human Resource skills.
•   Experience in providing technical support and ensuring program quality.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Good understanding of socio-economic issues in the Country.
•   Strategic and conceptual thinking ability.
•   Excellent communication skills.

Location: Kumasi

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: 31 March, 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 employer.

Job Vacancy For Program Administration Assistant (2 Positions) At UNDP

Posted on: March 17th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

Ghana, in the past two decades has made significant strides in deepening its democratic governance experience. Besides the holding six successful elections in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012, the country has systematically rolled out a relatively resilient decentralization process since 1988 and in recent years rolled out a national peace architecture to cement peace building as part of its democratic governance process. These achievements have consolidated inclusive governance and strengthened the effectiveness of key national institutions in the country.

Despite these democratic accolades relative to the other countries in the sub-region, there still remain a need to deepen democracy, decentralization and conflict management at all levels of development. These challenges include: enhancement of representation and participation, conflict of roles between and among the arms of government and governance institutions; inadequate participation of non-state actors in governance processes; low representation of women, youth and other marginalized groups in local governance; existence of critical conflict drivers such as chieftaincy, land and natural resources, ethnic, religious and socio-cultural disputes;  lack of harmonization and coordination of the peace mechanism; and a perception of corruption in the public sector.

UNDP’s support to the Government of Ghana is to set to achieve four outputs:  a) inclusive, accountable and transparent governance, b) active participation of women and vulnerable groups in decision making processes, c) justice sector institutions functional and responsive, and d) national peace architecture institutionalized and functional. These outputs reflect the six governance thematic areas of transparency and accountability, decentralization, representation and participation, access to justice, gender equality, and conflict prevention.

Job Description

For this WASH in DPC programme, UN-Habitat, the Convening Agency for the Programme wishes to recruit two Programme Administrative Assistants.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Manager (for the one based in Accra) and the Assistant Programme Manager (for the one based in Tamale), the two Administrative Assistants provide support to the effective and efficient management of the “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Disaster Prone Communities in Northern Ghana” Programme through a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, management and monitoring of Programme activities.
The incumbents are expected to exercise full compliance with UN programming, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.

Duties and Responsibilities
General Administration and Programme Support Activities:

•   Perform, under minimal supervision, the full range of office management and administrative support functions, including direct assistance to the Programme Manager of the WASH in DPC Programme;
•   Maintain liaison with officials in other Partner UN Organisations (PUNOs) regarding the WASH in DPC programme and other administrative matters;
•   Monitor processes and schedules related to outputs and tasks of the Joint WASH in DPC Programme;
•   Ensure smooth and efficient information flow within the WASH in DPC programme including: preparation and processing of confidential information and assistance in the development and operations of the appropriate office administrative systems and procedures;
•   Research, compile and summarize background materials for use in preparation of reports, briefs, speeches, etc;
•   Provide assistance in the coordination of programme-wide activities (meetings, training, etc.) and events;
•   Orient new staff to relevant administrative procedures and practices and provide general assistance to other office support staff, as required;
•   Attend meetings, prepare minutes and monitor follow-up activities;
•   Respond, or draft responses, to correspondence and other communications;
•   Use standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports;
•   Manage, update and further develop internal databases, update website, and generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases;
•   Carry out quality control function for outgoing documents including proofreading and editing texts for adherence for format, grammar, punctuation and style;
•   Maintain files (both paper and electronic) and databases for the WASH in DPC Programme and Respond to information requests and inquiries (e.g. answer requests requiring file search, etc.);
•   Assist in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software;
•   Maintain calendar/schedules, monitor changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the WASH in DPC Programme Office;
•   Perform a variety of administrative duties (e.g. leave recording, meeting organization, reservations, office supply and equipment orders, etc.), including preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g., travel requests, expense claims, vouchers etc.);
•   Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.

Maintains and Analaysis of Budget and Finance information:

•   Monitor status of expenditures and allotments through IMIS, record variations and update budget tables;
•   Consolidate data received and provide support to staff with respect to budget reviews of the programme;
•   Review status of relevant expenditures and compare with approved budget;
•   Review requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged and (b) availability of funds;
•   Assist in the preparation of budget performance submissions;
•   Prepare statistical tables and standard financial reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   High school diploma or equivalent;
•   Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away.
•   Five years of experience in general office support or related area.

Language:  

•   Fluency in oral and written English is required;
•   Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Competencies

Communicating information and ideas:

•   Communicating clearly and effectively;
•   Seeking to understand the ideas of others.;
•   Facilitating and encouraging open communication;
•   Creating an environment for open communication;
•   Inspiring and persuading others.

Ethics and values:

•   Taking actions that are congruent with what he/she says;
•   Reliably delivering on promises and honoring commitments made;
•   Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN/UNDP in actions and decisions;
•   Demonstrating an appreciation of differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.;
•   Moves from demonstrating sensitivity to encouraging full participation, to leveraging diversity.

Knowledge sharing/continuous learning:

•   Taking responsibility for self-learning and development;
•   Actively seeking learning and career development opportunities;
•   Promoting organizational learning and knowledge management;
•   Building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Organizational awareness:

•   Understanding, building and using formal/ informal systems and contacts in a complex organizational and global environment to obtain results;
•   Moves from an ability to use organizational services to assist others, to applying corporate thinking and applying judgment, to building support and finally, demonstrating political acumen.

Self-management and emotional intelligence:

•   Managing moods, responding effectively to stress, situations of ambiguity or crisis;
•   Managing relationships with others to achieve mutual benefits;
•   Building an emotionally intelligent organization.

Working in teams:

•   Working effectively with colleagues in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives;
•   Building teams both within existing organizational structures and outside of them;
•   Creating team spirit and unity of purpose across the business unit.

Functional competencies:

Strategic partnerships

•   Maintaining, and utilizing a broad network of contacts;
•   Maintaining partnerships and strategic alliances;
•   Leveraging the resources of national governments and other development partners.

Client orientation

•   Understanding and meeting or exceeding client needs;
•   Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns;
•   Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs;
•   Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients.

Job knowledge and technical expertise

•   Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline;
•   Focusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post;
•   Identifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes.

Creating visibility for UNDP/supporting UNDP’s capacity to advocate

•   Ensuring that  UNDP has the visibility and corporate image it requires as the key development actor.

Innovation and marketing new approaches

•   Enhance existing processes or products. Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches;
•   Integration in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Promoting accountability and results-based management:

•   Monitoring and promoting practices, procedures and systems that Support accountability and results-based management, while also influencing change in the organizational culture;
•   Results-based programme development and management;
•   Effectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve UN development results.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015

Manual application will not be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job Vacancy For Programme Specialist / Head Of Governance At UNDP

Posted on: March 17th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

Ghana, in the past two decades has made significant strides in deepening its democratic governance experience. Besides the holding six successful elections in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012, the country has systematically rolled out a relatively resilient decentralization process since 1988 and in recent years rolled out a national peace architecture to cement peace building as part of its democratic governance process. These achievements have consolidated inclusive governance and strengthened the effectiveness of key national institutions in the country.

Despite these democratic accolades relative to the other countries in the sub-region, there still remain a need to deepen democracy, decentralization and conflict management at all levels of development. These challenges include: enhancement of representation and participation, conflict of roles between and among the arms of government and governance institutions; inadequate participation of non-state actors in governance processes; low representation of women, youth and other marginalized groups in local governance; existence of critical conflict drivers such as chieftaincy, land and natural resources, ethnic, religious and socio-cultural disputes;  lack of harmonization and coordination of the peace mechanism; and a perception of corruption in the public sector.

UNDP’s support to the Government of Ghana is to set to achieve four outputs:  a) inclusive, accountable and transparent governance, b) active participation of women and vulnerable groups in decision making processes, c) justice sector institutions functional and responsive, and d) national peace architecture institutionalized and functional. These outputs reflect the six governance thematic areas of transparency and accountability, decentralization, representation and participation, access to justice, gender equality, and conflict prevention.

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Head of Programme a.i, the Programme Specialist/Head of Governance acts as a manager of UNDP Governance Portfolio/Cluster including continued monitoring of implementation and advises Senior Management on all aspects of CO programme with respect to governance. The incumbent leads the governance programme team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF/ Country Programme Document (CPD) priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The Programme Specialist/Head of Governance leads and supervises the Governance Programme team, along with Sub Projects under his/her portfolio 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 Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Ensuring the strategic direction of UNDP Governance programme:

•   Management of the Country Office (CO) Governance Programme and supervision of the Governance Programme team;
•   Strategic partnerships development and support to resource mobilization;
•   Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management.

A member of the CO middle level management team:

•   Ensures the strategic direction of UNDP Governance 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;
•   Provide strategic direction to UNDP in major governance areas including but not limited to anti-corruption, access to justice, transparency and accountability, elections, decentralization, national peace architecture, voice and participation and gender equity;
•   Identification of strategic programme areas of cooperation for UNDP, in consultation with development and government partners and civil society;
•   Operationalization of United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)/ Country Programme Document (CPD) in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies on governance with respect to UNDAF Outcome 10;
•   Identification of possibilities for joint programming especially in areas of governance;
•   Analysis and presentation of UNDP policies and their implementation in the governance programme;
•   Support CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management;
•   Control of the workflows in the Programme Unit;
•   Lead on developing gender equality policies and mainstreaming gender;
•   Developing governance programme planning, implementation and reporting.

Ensures effective management of the UNDP Governance programme and supervision of the Programme team focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation achieving the  following results:

•   Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of programme targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results;
•   Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP priorities into local interventions;
•   Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies;
•   Supervision of programme officers and other staff in Governance Unit;
•   Providing mentoring and guidance in the implementation of work plans;
•   Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the  programme;
•   Tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
•   Performs the function of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval;
•   Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the Governance programme and evaluation;
•   Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme;
•   Follow up on audit recommendations;
•   Delivery exceptions are timely reported;
•   Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes;
•   Preparation of donor reports;
•   Establishment of programme of engagement with key stakeholders such as Council of state, media, parliament, political parties, electoral management body, anti-corruption agencies for review and implementation of governance reforms.

Lead analysis and synthesis of proposals:

•   Terms of reference on the areas for support and interventions under governance programme.

Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and supports resource mobilization in cooperation with Management Support focusing on achievement of the following results:

•   Development and implementation of the CO/Governance partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes;
•   Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc;
•   Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
•   Analysis and research of information on donors;
•   Preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing;
•   Establish pipelines and mobilize resources for programmes in governance including ensuring timely donor reporting where necessary;
•   Lead and support programme networking, linkages and partnership development in governance areas with other UN agencies and development partners.

Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management  focusing on achievement of the following results:

•   Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues;
•   Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
•   Assure coherence between the various programme components;
•   Coordination of development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
•   Establishment of advocacy networks at national level and linked to international networks;
•   Relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners;
•   Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
•   Organization of trainings for the programme/ projects staff on governance programme and policies;
•   Identify sources of information related to policy driven, project management and thematic issues in governance;
•   Synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project goals.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field;
•   Prince2 training and certification, RMG.
•   5 years (post qualification) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services;
•   Experience in governance area, research, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
•   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.

Language Requirement:

•   Fluency in English; and
•   National language of the duty station

Corporate Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

•   Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
•   Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

•   Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
•   Analyses and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
•   Analyses information/databases on potential and actual donors.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

•   Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline;
•   Understands ther technical specialty relating to the position;
•   Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position;
•   Applies consistently in work tasks;
•   Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
•   Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments .

Leadership and Self-Management

•   Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
•   Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
•   Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Core Competencies:

•   Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
•   Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
•   Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
•   Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
•   Creating synergies through self-control;
•   Managing conflict and making informed and transparent decision making;
•   Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015

Manual application will not be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job Vacancy For Director, West Africa At Worldreader Ghana

Posted on: March 16th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Worldreader Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Worldreader is a global non-profit that uses technology to bring digital books to every child and her family, so they can improve their lives. In its first five years, Worldreader has reached 2.2 million readers in 50 countries with a digital library of 15,000 local and international e-books via e-readers and mobile phones, and plans to reach 15 million readers by 2018.

To accomplish our goals, Worldreader has created a worldwide logistics system, to provide literacy training and support, co-publish books with African and US publishers, measure our results obsessively, report on our progress, and raise money and awareness for our mission. We have an exceptional worldwide team of 50+ staff and volunteers across seven countries and three continents.

Job Description

This new position will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of our West African operations and representing Worldreader with critical stakeholders, including governments and major donor representatives (USAID, DFID)

Reporting to the Pan African Director, the West Africa Director will work independently and be responsible for expanding our programs in the region

The West Africa Director will:

•   Lead and manage a talented group of diverse professionals
•   Manage all aspects of our growing operations in West Africa
•   Develop and implement an annual regional plan in line with our global strategies and goals.
•   Develop and manage a country budget and finances
•   Coordinate closely with Worldreader’s global team on organizational priorities, with a major focus on identifying and developing partnerships with other organizations in the region: government, development agencies, publishers, media, technology firms, mobile carriers and other potential partners.
•   Oversee the implementation of our programs within schools, libraries and communities

Above all we are looking for a passionate individual who fits well within Worldreader’s culture and mission and is excited to join our global team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum 5-10 years of experience working in the field of international development, education or related field with minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior leadership position required;
•   Must have a demonstrable record of team leadership, achievement and experience collaborating with multi-national remote teams
•   Demonstrable knowledge of education in the public sector
•   Strong communications skills, including experience representing an organization with multiple stakeholders, partners and funders
•   Experience designing, implementing and reporting agency-funded projects and grants.
•   Extensive experience coordinating with and communicating with high-level government officials
•   Experience working with and/for implementing programs with new technologies and innovations highly preferred.
•   Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning highly preferred
•   Graduate degree in education, development, business or related field highly preferred;
•   Legal background and knowledge of legal standards in West Africa is a plus
•   Command in French and Ghanaian languages is a plus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Email your cover letter and resume to:-

hr@worldreader.org with the subject “West Africa Director.” PDFs only and no phone calls, please.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Environmental Compliance Advisor (Consultant) At University Research Co. LLC (URC)

Posted on: March 13th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{University Research Co. LLC (URC),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide.

Project Overview:

The USAID/Ghana-funded Systems for Health Project aims to support improved and sustainable health service delivery by strengthening systems vital to ensure access and quality while mobilizing communities and building public-private partnerships to maximize coverage. URC, with its international and Ghanaian partners, supports integrated maternal, neonatal, infant, child health (MNCH); family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH); malaria and nutrition services guided by the Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) strategy, quality improvement approaches, performance-based financing mechanisms and gender mainstreaming.

Objective:

The Environmental Compliance Consultant will work in close collaboration with technical and program support staff across the Systems for Health portfolio of field programs to ensure URC is compliant with USAID/International/National environmental regulations in the implementation of the Systems for Health project.  The position combines technical assistance, training and material creation, and facilitation/capacity development.

Roles and Responsibilities

•   Develop and catalogue training and educational materials regarding the proper management and disposal practices for solid, medical (hazardous and routine) and pharmaceutical waste.
•   Develop an Environmental Compliance Outline that identifies and specifies the appropriate solid, medical and pharmaceutical management and disposal mitigation information with corresponding Activities in the Systems for Health Year One Work plan.
•   Completion of Environmental Reporting Form (ERF) for new construction/refurbishment activities in Northern and Volta Regions, ensuring all construction/refurbishment activities are compliant with water and sanitation, solid and hazardous wastes, and pharmaceutical storage and disposal guidelines and are in compliance with National and International laws and guidelines.
•   Development of a Systems for Health Construction/Refurbishment Protocol Check List that identifies forms, guidelines, actions, required personnel, time-specific activities, monitoring and reporting guidelines, local and specific needs, and additional requirements in accordance with USAID, National and International guidelines regarding environmental compliance needed for the completion of new construction and/or refurbishment activities.
•   Develop and implement one-day or multi-day capacity development training(s) for URC, governmental and other identified partners to define roles and responsibilities, assess capacity, and address environmental compliance timelines and deliverables, capacity trainings, and monitoring and evaluation strategy for environmental mitigation components of the Systems for Health project.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least five years’ experience with environmental evaluations and environmental impact studies
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian laws and regulations regarding environmental impact
•   Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations for environmental compliance
•   Familiarity with best practices and procedures for proper disposal of solid, medical and pharmaceutical waste
•   Knowledge of construction standards in Ghana
•   Preferred training experience and knowledge of training methodologies

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and Cover Letter to:-

s4hrecruitment-technical@urc-chs.com indicating “Environmental Compliance Consultant” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 12 April, 2015

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who meet the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Vacancy For Project Assistant At UNDP

Posted on: March 13th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{UNDP,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Summary of Key Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

•   Maintain accurate financial and personnel records of the program me as required by the Government of Ghana, UNDP, UNEP and WRI;
•   Manage all correspondence related to administrative, financial and security related matters and prepare financial records as needed;
•   Carry out additional support as requested by the Partners, government and National Coordinating Committee and as required make this programme a success.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance and any other related field with at least 6 years of proven professional experience in financial resources management, budget management or administrative support functions, management of procurement and organization of training programmmes.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Language Requirement:Fluency in written and spoken English

Competencies:

•   Excellent management skills to perform administrative support functions and good understanding of project management cycle and ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines.
•   Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standard and treat all people fairly without favouritism.
 
Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 23 March, 2015

Manual application will not be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist At Global Communities (Tamale)

Posted on: March 11th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Global Communities,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Description

The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF International)is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for USAID/RING Project in Tamale, Ghana. The M&E Specialist will provide technical support to grant funded projects and develop country-level M&E plans through long-distance and in-country consultation on activities and interventions.  The M&E Specialist develops indicators needed for tracking and evaluating outputs, outcomes, and impact.

Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will do the following:

•   Lead M&E activities on a Ghana, USAID funded program.
•   Supervise staff implementing M&E activities
•   Organize technical reviews of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans and reports and revisions of M&E plans as needed.
•   Under the guidance of the Senior Advisor/Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E,) provide comprehensive M&E technical support to core funded and field funded program activities, including supporting work plan development, quarterly and annual reporting, indicator selection, and study design and monitoring.
•   Provide technical guidance to country teams and help build skills of staff responsible for M&E activities.
•   Provide technical guidance on standard indicators to be incorporated into routine monitoring systems.
•   Review national guidance related to data including data collection tools, reporting forms, and data analysis and reporting.
•   Provide technical guidance to advocacy related to revisions to routine data systems and use of data for decision making.
•   Compile data, including global data, from headquarters and country offices for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to USAID.
•   Support country offices in entry of data into databases for annual reporting needs.
•   Compile member-specific reporting.
•   Develop specific protocols, design, and methods for program.
•   Assist in development of data collection instruments, analytic plans, and submissions.
•   Support data collection, analyses, and publication and dissemination of findings.
•   Represent the program with internal working groups and other inter-agency committees related to issues of monitoring and evaluation of livelihood, health and nutrition activities, as needed.
•   Participate in quarterly team meetings, technical team meetings with USAID, and other events/meetings as required.
•   Participate in resource development, including program planning, results frameworks, PMP development, and M&E narratives within proposals.
•   Supervise staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master Degree in business administration, or related area of study and a minimum of seven  (7) years of progressively responsible work experience managing the M&E needs of a complex project of similar size,

OR  

•   Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of similar experience.
•   Minimum five of years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience at the supervisory level.
•   Specialized training in Monitoring and Evaluation
•   Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills.
•   Experience on USAID funded projects. Knowledge and experience of USAID standards and guidelines,
•   Qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation experience including survey and focus group instrument design and use, data presentation, and development and communication of results.
•   Microsoft Word, graphics, spreadsheet, database, and statistical software packages.

Preferred Qualifications:

•   Experienced with community-based interventions, including community mobilization and/or social and behavioral change communication implemented within public, private and civil society-led systems, health and/or nutrition programs implemented in developing country settings.
•   Experience working with key international organizations working in M&E (e.g., donors, academic institutions, and USAID-funded Cooperating Agencies).
•   Experience establishing and measuring nutrition, maternal, newborn and child health and gender/equity indicators.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:-

Gcring1@gmail.com

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015