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

IFDC (www.ifdc.org) is an International Public Non-Profit Organization striving to improve the livelihood of people in developing countries throughout the world. Its mission is to facilitate the sustainable improvement of agricultural productivity through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound plant nutrient technology and agricultural marketing.

Job Description

Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer (FtF USAID ATT)

The Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (ATT Project) will address Ghana’s complex value chain issues, focusing on using technologies to improve the seed sector, and will identify sustainable solutions leading to increased competitiveness in the rice, soybean and maize value chains. The expected outcome is an increased availability and use of agricultural inputs and technologies to increase and sustain agricultural productivity in Northern Ghana. The project needs additional secretarial support for its operations and IFDC seeks to hire a full-time Project Assistant to be stationed at Tamale.

Duties

•   Assist staff in report writing and general correspondence.
•   Assist staff in preparing presentations.
•   Assist in particular a Senior Technical Advisor to communicate by typing emails and reports
•   Assist the Grants department in preparation of grant requests and awards.
•   Manage the ATT filing system.

Reporting: The Project Assistant will report to the Senior Technical Advisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of five years of experience as administrative assistant in a medium sized company or NGO
•   Proven skills in computer use (MS Office suite)
•   Meticulous work attitude.
•   Affiliation to agriculture is a plus.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

Qualified and interested candidates are kindly requested to send electronically their applications in the form of a letter of a one page letter and current CV describing their experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by email.  Emails should be sent to:- msallah@ifdc.org and asulemana@ifdc.org

Closing Date: 05 April, 2015

•   Applicants should indicate in the subject line of the email: Project Assistant Position.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone queries will be responded to.

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

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer for PATHWAYS MACF. The Pathways initiative in Ghana is part of CARE USA Pathways program that seeks to empower poor women smallholder farmers through their more productive and equitable engagement in Agriculture. The ‘Pathways to Secure and Resilient Livelihoods project will work with smallholder farmers, especially women, from poor households to reduce their vulnerability and susceptibility to natural disasters and increase their resilience in the face of climate change.

JOB SUMMARY

The M& E officer is responsible for designing country-specific Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans including indicators, analysis, monitoring, and learning. S/He will work with the Project Manager to establish sound reflective practices as a basis for the advancement of project objectives. The M&E officer will supervise and coordinate data collection activities at both community and district levels and provide technical backstopping. S/He will build capacity of field teams to monitor project implementation and measure any changes in project operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

•   Support and facilitate the design of project level M&E data collection tools and M & E plans
•   Supports the Project team in reporting to meet donor expectations and requirements and maintain a calendar for projects evaluations and ME related events
•   Facilitate cross-learning during M&E events, peer evaluations, and sharing of technical resources (documents, etc.)
•   Provide quality assurance for M&E related events, including review of ToRs, baseline and evaluation designs and contributing to substantive DM&E capacity building (for staff and/or partners).
•   Conduct periodic monitoring of project activities , outputs and outcomes including data collection  on a timely basis and in accordance with M&E plans
•   Support planning Semi-Annual and annual Project Review sessions with partners and Stakeholders
•   Facilitate training of Staff, Partners & Stakeholders on M & E plans and tools
•   Facilitate and support the documentation of project processes and achievements including documentation for public dissemination.
•   Produce other reports as may be required in the project to ensure that all processes and project outcome/results are documented
•   Support partners in action research, documentation and dissemination of project experiences in user friendly forms

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a first degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management , Agricultural Science and other discipline relevant to rural development (Agriculture,  Governance, Microfinance, Gender, Nutrition, Value Chains)
•   MA/MSc Degree or Postgraduate/specialized training in project planning, monitoring/evaluation, rights based programming with experience on Agriculture and value chains projects will be an added advantage.
•   At least 2-3 years of work experience in development projects preferably agriculture, value chains project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
•   NGOs experience; development M & E, quality improvement experience
•   Facilitation, training and coaching skills
•   Written and verbal communication in English Language;
•   Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire and empower others;
•   Computer skills that must include Microsoft Office and Excel
•   Data analysis softwares and tools
•   Gender Equity and climate change rural livelihoods and partnerships

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 02 April, 2015

•   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{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:- Field Officers

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Community sensitisation and animation on the VSLA approach
•   Training of groups on VSLA approach
•   Follow-up support to VSLA groups
•   Training of PTAs and GES personnel
•   Writing of monthly and quaterly reports
•   Undertake any duties that may be assigned by the Project Co-ordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong community mobilization skills
•   Minimum of (2) years work experience in group mobilisation
•   University degree or diploma 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

{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

{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

{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;

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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.