Posts Tagged ‘NGO Jobs in ghana’

Job Vacancy For Deputy Chief of Party / Dir, SBCC At Fhi360

Posted on: February 27th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Fhi360,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The DCOP leads the program strategy for C4H and provides leadership wide in developing and distributing SBCC programming in a variety of health issues (maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH); family planning (FP); nutrition; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); malaria prevention, control and case management and HIV/AIDS).

Key Responsibilities:

•   Reporting to the COP, the DCOP provides overall technical leadership and technical assistance in the development and implementation of Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) strategies and public relations campaigns supporting efforts to promote positive behavioral change in a wide variety of health areas
•   Supervise the design and development of qualitative and formative research including the establishment of performance indicators and measures to monitor and record outcome and impact data
•   Direct the drafting and editing of reports, press releases, communication products (flyers, posters, leaflets, booklets, health worker job aids, etc.) and other documents as required.
•   Leads the response to the specified deliverables, goals of contracts and grant agreements, ensuring achievements in a timely manner and in full support and compliance with FHI360 contractual requirements
•   Completes detailed strategy write-ups, work plans, and delivers quarterly reports and all other reporting requirements

Qualification Required & Experience

•   8-10 years of experience in implementing and managing international health/development programs in developing countries.
•   Knowledge of state of the art social and behavior change communication models and strategies and their practical application to the MNCH, family planning, WASH, malaria, nutrition, HIVAIDS as well as technical knowledge in these fields.
•   Knowledge of evidence-based, innovative and practical solutions to communication challenges in developing countries
•   Field experience in developing and implementing SBCC projects and programs in Ghana and/or other African regions that have demonstrated impact, at scale
•   Understanding of widely accepted formative research, pretesting, and monitoring and evaluation methodologies for effective SBCC interventions
•   Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines.

Language requirements: French and English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send cover letter and CV to:

recruitmentghana2@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 10 March, 2015

•   FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package.
•   Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements to the email addresses specified.

Job Vacancy For Chief Programs Officer At OrphanAid Africa

Posted on: February 26th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

OrphanAid Africa is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Its aim is to support orphans and vulnerable children in Ghana through programs in Care Reform, family support, education and development.

Its goal is to ensure that children grow up in safe and permanent family settings with appropriate care and protection.

Job Summary

The Chief Programs Officer is to have the oversight responsibility and management for the efficient operations of the Family Support Services and the Young Adult Support Services departments, ensuring that the beneficiaries of the organization are being offered the best possible care using the best practices available

Responsibilities and Duties

Main tasks

•   Identify / follow up on most vulnerable cases with the FSS / YASS Manager and identify appropriate actions
•   Ensure high quality care provided to all YASS and FSS beneficiaries
•   Monitor social work visits according to schedule and ensure data entered into database
•   Where necessary, undertake referrals to external partners ie. DSW, SOS, other NGOs
•   Implement best social work practices
•   Ensure that beneficiaries are adhering to the contract obligations/requirements
•   Ensure that care/life plans are reviewed bi-annually
•   Actively participate in, and supervise, the annual work plan and budget development
•   Ensure workplan activities are implemented on time and on budget
•   Review expenditure and variance explanations in line with budget
•   Supervise the YASS manager and FSS manager
•   Identify and recommend staff training – in service and/or outsourced
•   Performance and disciplinary management of staff
•   Participate in recruitment of new staff
•   Participate in the hand book review
•   Review and edit donor reports
•   Any other duties assigned by her supervisor according to program needs

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 years working experience in Social Work or Psychology
•   Minimum Bachelor degree in Social Work or Psychology
•   Knowledge of relevant National Policies and Legislation
•   Experience in dealing with highly vulnerable children and young people
•   Experience in report writing, budgeting and financial management
•   Proven time management ability
•   Proven management and leadership skills experience

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should kindly submit their CV and cover letter to the email address:

positionvacant14@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 March, 2015

NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview

Job Vacancy For Zonal Project Officers At CARE International (Kumasi)

Posted on: February 25th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{CARE International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-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.

Job Summary:

•   The Zonal Project Officer will oversee the effective execution and coordination of all GSAM Zonal Activities.
•   Maintain effective working relationships with GSAM secretariat in Accra, especially on Collation of Data for Analysis and Reporting for the achievement of the overall goal of GSAM Project under the USAID Consortium.
•   The Zonal Project Officers will be based at CARE Zonal Office at Kumasi (Ashanti Region). They will refer to the Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist at (National Office in Accra)..
•   The Zonal Project Officer will undertake regular travel to project target districts/communities across the project districts within the Zone.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Be the lead person in the  effective execution and coordination of GSAM Zonal activities.
•   Provide support in the management and coordination of all GSAM advocacy related activities in the zone
•   Link up with partners and in particular CSOs working of social accountability within your zonal constituency and provide information and updates on the campaigns to members as and when required;
•   Work as a Zonal focal person to oversee the implementation of GSAM activities on the field;
•   Monitor and oversee the performance of CSOs in your respective zone;
•   Collaborate with the CSOs and facilitate the development of scorecards,
•   Carry out public dissemination of results and community mobilization intervention
•   Be responsible for the collation and entry of data into MIS system;
•   Assist in the preparation of periodic reports from the respective zone on the GSAM advocacy campaigns;
•   Work closely with M&E Zonal Officer and M&E Coordinator at GSAM National Office with information and other required support to plan and develop appropriate M&E tools, techniques, systems etc. and collection of data on the GSAM project
•   Work closely with the CARE  Finance and Grants Managers to oversee the work of sub-grants and institute a system to track and monitor the implementation, results, and close-out of the awards;
•   Carry out any other duties that might be assigned by the .
•   Produce monthly and quarterly briefs to the  GSAM Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist (PPAS)
•   Assist the Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist to produce credible and timely high quality reports;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of undergraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Project Management or other related fields from a recognized University.
•   Minimum of 5 years experience in local development issues and practices
•   Experience and knowledge of local governance, strengthening community organizations, social accountability tools/practices, and advocacy is an asset
•   Working knowledge of group facilitation, training/capacity building community mobilization, and conflict resolution
•   Proven ability to implement strategic and operational plans and related budgets; and to translate strategy into measurable, achievable tactics
•   Experience developing, and maintaining contacts, networking and relationship skills
•   Good communication skills – verbal and written, including public speaking, networking and presentation skills
•   Good computer skills
•   Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and experience

Language: Excellent oral and written English is required. Fluency in some of the local language(s) in the communities of the Zone that the applicant is applying for would be an asset.

Location: Kumasi

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. PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.  

Closing Date: 03 March, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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

Job Vacancy For Zonal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer At CARE International (Kumasi)

Posted on: February 25th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{CARE International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-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.

Job Summary:

To set out the framework for the understanding of duties, tasks, responsibilities, and targets accompanying the position of Zonal Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Officer; for the achievement of the overall goal of GSAM Project under the USAID Consortium.
The Zonal M & E Officer will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Provide Support to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist through:
•   Management and Coordination of all GSAM M&E related Programmes and Activities in the specific Zone;
•   Assist partner CSOs to Develop Mechanisms for Promoting Citizen-based Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies and Programmes in your Zone;
•   Monitoring and data collection:
•   Carry out Joint Periodic Field Monitoring Visits to verify Project Implementation;
•   Work with CSOs and Communities in your Zone to ensure Participation and Monitoring of Digital –E platform;
•   Carry out Periodic Compilation, Synthesis and Analysis of District Level Data;
•   Prepare Periodic Reports on findings of your field visits with Geo-Tagged GPS Locations in Standardized Reporting Format for the MIS
•   Work as a Zonal Focal Person and Provide Support to Community Level CSOs in Collecting, Tracking and Reporting of District Level Monitoring Data;
•   Support M&E Strategy
•   Provide Lead in the implementation of Zonal Level Three Pronged M & E Strategy, which includes (a) Measuring of Impact and Outcomes of the Project (b) CSO Monitoring of MMDA Capital Investment Projects and Campaigns in Districts of the Zone and (c) Direct Community Monitoring of MMDA Capital Projects and Campaigns in Zonal districts;
•   Gender Inclusiveness
•   Work Assiduously to ensure Gender Sensitive and Inclusive M & E in your Zone by Monitoring the needs of Women and Men, Children and Adults, the Aged, People with Disability and Excluded in Capital Projects;
•   Carry out any other Duties and Responsibilities that might be assigned by the Chief Party.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of undergraduate degree in Development Planning, Statistics, Project Management or other related fields from a recognized University.
•   Minimum 5 years experience in project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation especially at the local level
•   Skills in developing appropriate data collection tools, and ability to assist in collecting required data, analyze, integrate and use such data to accurately identify and diagnose key issues and further assist in developing strategies and plan to resolve them
•   Commitment to achieving results, deadline driven, proactive and self motivated.
•   Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, SPSS, MS Project
•   Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and experience.

Language: Excellent oral and written English is required. Fluency in some of the local language(s) in the communities of the Zone that the applicant is applying for would be an asset.

Location: Kumasi

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. PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 03 March, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (ASK & GF) At Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)

Posted on: February 24th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services.

Our Mission

The Association shall provide the youth with the knowledge and means of exercising their basic rights to decide freely and responsibly on their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) as a means of improving the quality of life of Ghanaians.

Our Vision

The vision of PPAG is that Ghana should become a country in which the youth are well informed about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and confidently exercise their right of choice of SRH services without fear and/or any obstacle from any sector of the society.

Job Summary

•   Assist in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating activities of GF & ASK projects in the Association.
•   Coding and editing of field data.
•   Assist in ensuring adherence to and compliance of the IPPF standards.
•   Design appropriate instruments for data collection.
•   Assist in developing data analysis plan for all studies undertaken.
•   Assist in monitoring activities at the project sites.
•   Assist in report writing and dissemination of research activities and findings.
•   Assist in analyzing and interpreting data

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Have good knowledge in the application of statistical packages eg. SPSS to data processing
•   Have interest in the field- based research programme
•   Have a good knowledge in the use of the computer
•   Have strong analytical and quantitative skills
•   Have the ability to pay attention to details
•   Have a very high sense of responsibility, accuracy
•   Have a dependable character
•   Very good interpersonal and communication skill (verbal and written)
•   Must be a team player, be able to take initiatives and have the ability for long hours with little or no supervision

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification (s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O.Box AN 5756
Accra- North

Or drop at: Human Resource Management Unit, Accra

Or E-Mail to:

recruitment@ppag-gh.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Closing Date: 04 March, 2015

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (GCACI) At Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)

Posted on: February 24th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services.

Our Mission

The Association shall provide the youth with the knowledge and means of exercising their basic rights to decide freely and responsibly on their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) as a means of improving the quality of life of Ghanaians.

Our Vision

The vision of PPAG is that Ghana should become a country in which the youth are well informed about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and confidently exercise their right of choice of SRH services without fear and/or any obstacle from any sector of the society.

Job Summary

•   Coordinates M&E activities of GCACI project
•   Ensure adherence to and compliance of the IPPF standards.
•   Develop indicators and track performance of all projects/programmes.
•   Ensure data quality of all service statistics and project reports
•   Ensure that project agreements are adhered to
•   Conduct quarterly monitoring visits to all Zones to provide the necessary technical assistance to project intervention
•   Conduct rapid appraisals on project beneficiaries
•   Conduct cost benefit and cost- effectiveness analysis
•   Provide technical support in baseline studies and needs assessment for all projects
•   Carry out evaluation for all projects
•   Document , disseminate and publicize research findings
•   Ensure collaboration between PPAG and research institutions
•   Provide research information for planning and management decision making
•   Assist in developing research proposal for funding

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Have good knowledge in M&E systems
•   Have good knowledge in Research design, methodology, statistics and data analysis
•   Proven ability to synthesize key issues from research reports
•   Have a good knowledge in the use of the computer
•   Have strong analytical and quantitative skills
•   Have the ability to pay attention to details
•   Have a very high sense of responsibility, accuracy
•   Have a dependable character
•   Very good interpersonal and communication skill (verbal and written)
•   Must be a team player, be able to take initiatives and have the ability for long hours with little or no supervision

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification (s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O.Box AN 5756
Accra- North

Or drop at: Human Resource Management Unit, Accra

Or E-Mail to:

recruitment@ppag-gh.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Closing Date: 04 March, 2015

Job Vacancy For Deputy Head of UK Trade & Investment At British High Commission

Posted on: February 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{British High Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

•   POSITION: DEPUTY HEAD OF UK TRADE & INVESTMENT
•   SECTION : UK TRADE &INVESTMENT- ACCRA
•   GRADE : C4 (L)
•   POSITION TYPE : 1 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT
•   SALARY : 4, 208 GHS

The British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy for a C4 (L) Deputy Head of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in the UK Trade & Investment section.

UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets, and overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK’s vibrant economy.  It has two parent government departments, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).

UKTI Ghana is a busy team which offers a diverse, lively and challenging range of experience and opportunities to the successful applicant.  This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with the right experience and competences, to be part of an award-winning international trade organisation. The job will involve overseas and internal travel.  There is a possibility in 2015 that the job may also cover some other countries in West Africa but will continue to be based in Ghana.

The main elements of the job include:

Direct support to the Head of UKTI Ghana and sector lead on Financial Services and Infrastructure, including:

•   Account management for UK companies with business interests in Ghana
•   Lead responsibility for the Financial Services and Infrastructure sectors
•   Proactively Identify opportunities and monitor sector developments for UK companies,  and develop sector strategy in order to increase UK exports and investment to Ghana and deliver UKTI targets
•   Indentify projects for UKTI’s ‘High Value Opportunities’ programme
•   Provide direct support to UK companies looking to export to Ghana, through UKTI’s chargeable services (Overseas Market Introduction Service – OMIS), helping them to take informed decisions about their export and market strategies
•   Maintain an effective network of contacts across Ghanaian government ministries, trade organisations and the private sector.
•   Work with colleagues across the regional Sub Saharan Africa network and UKTI head office in London to maximise opportunities for UK companies, increase the impact of trade missions and other visits from and to the UK
•   Prepare briefings, conduct research, media work
•   Act as Deputy Head of UKTI on a day-to-day basis; support the Head of UKTI with the implementation of UKTI strategy and the Joint Africa Framework.
•   Management of financial resources
•   Leadership and staff management of the team
•   Organise trade missions, events and VIP visits to Ghana
•   Support the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce project.

Qualification Required & Experience

The skills/attributes of the successful applicant should include:

•   A university degree or equivalent
•   Previous experience in a managerial position in the financial services,  infrastructure sectors
•   Proven track record of delivering strategy and targets
•   Excellent interpersonal skills
•   A thorough understanding of the Ghanaian private and public sectors and economy in general
•   An thorough understanding of international trade issues
•   Public speaking skills
•   Strong IT skills using Microsoft software, (word, excel and PowerPoint).

Key competences required:

The British High Commission staff work according to the UK Civil Service Competency Framework relevant to each job.  The competences required for this job are:

Seeing the Big Picture: Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs

Collaborating and Partnering: People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done

Managing a Quality Service:  Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements

Delivering at Pace: Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes

Making Effective Decisions: Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice

Delivering Value for Money: Delivering value for money involves the efficient, effective and economic use of taxpayers’ money in the delivery of public services

Achieving Commercial Outcomes: Effectiveness in this area is about finding alternative ways of working with partners and contractors to identify more efficient outcomes, balancing cost, quality and turnaround times

Building Capability for All: Effectiveness in this area is having a strong focus on continuous learning for oneself, others and the organisation. For all staff, it’s being open to learning, about keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.

Leading and Communicating: At all levels, effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.

Salary: 4,208 GHS

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The successful applicant will need to observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies, show some flexibility over working hours, as there may on occasion be the requirement to work outside of office hours and to travel on official business if necessary.

Information for applicants

•   The appointment will be offered on an initial 1 year contract and subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Thereafter, the appointment will be renewed for periods of 12 months. Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided for the successful candidate.
•   The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal security clearance.

NOTE:

•   All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
•   The British High Commission in Accra is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
•   Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.
•   Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
•   If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
•   Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

To Apply

•   Applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV and application form.
•   Internal applicants should submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to Human Resources, by email: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk
•   The closing date is the March 6, 2015 and no further applications will be accepted after that date.
•   Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No: 02/15 ACC

Closing Date: 06 March, 2015

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at:- http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/ and the work of UKTI can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-trade-investment

Job Vacancy For Executive Director

Posted on: February 20th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

A reputable Non-Governmental Organisation and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Information and Services in Ghana is searching for a result-oriented and committed person for the position of Executive Director.

The Mission

The mission of the organisation is to provide the youth with knowledge and means of excercising their basic rights to decide freely and responsibly on their Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) as means of improving the quality of life of Ghanaians.

The Position

The Executive Director who reports to the Governing Body of the Organization, shall be responsible for the following:-

•   Promoting and advancing the Association’s Mission and Objectives
•   Ensuring that all planned activities are consistent with the strategic direction and policies approved by the Governing Body
•   Mobilizing the appropriate resources to support the Association’s programmes of work and its financial sustainability
•   Providing overall technical and managerial leadership, expert advice and guidance for all units
•   Ensuring that timely operational plans, annual programmes budgets and periodic reports for Donors are prepared in accordance with the guidelines provided by each agency
•   Ensuring that the necessary financial systems and procedures are in place to account for all income and expenditure.

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate must have

•   A minimum of a Second Degree in Reproductive Health, Project Management, Public Health, Business or related field
•   At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of overall professional experience, ideally 5+ years of demonstrable broad programme, financial, operations, management and administrative experience in a senior management position.
•   Knowledge and experience of working in an NGO environment or similar industry and with boards of directors
•   Having a professional qualification in an added advantage
•   Knowledge and experience in working with international Donors is an added advantage

The Successful candidate should have experience in fundraising, financial management and driving advocacy projects.

The Person

•   The Successful candidate should have an excellent understanding of issues related to Adolescence, HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health and Rights and have prior experience working on youth related projects and youth in governance
•   An affinity for working with culturally and politically diverse stakeholders
•   Success at fund development, including knowledge of and success in attracting donors and corporate grants and ability o to solicit individual donors.

The Compensation: Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including three referees and cell phone numbers to:-

The Chairperson
Search Committee
P.O.Box AN 5756,
Accra-North

OR Email:-

recruitment15ed@gmail.com

Closing Date: 05 March, 2015

Job Vacancy For National Policy Advisor (Governance) At IBIS

Posted on: February 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a just world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. Through the capacity strengthening of local civil society organisations, IBIS works to address the structural causes of poverty by promoting individual and collective rights of citizens’ participation in governance, empowering quality basic education as well as human rights and democratisation.

Responsible for:  

IBIS in Ghana’s advocacy work across the Accountable Governance Portfolio and related projects like the Ghana’s Strengthen Accountability Mechanism (GSAM) Project (USAID funded), but mostly with partners.

The Position:

The position is based in the IBIS Country Office in Accra and will be responsible to the Country Director on overall issues. The National Policy Advisor (Governance) will work directly with the Governance Programme Director based on the Democratic Consolidation and Accountable Governance (DCAG) and GSAM Project.

Main Duties:

The National Policy Advisor has the following main duties:

•   Advise all IBIS Governance programmes and projects on national, regional and international policy issues related to Accountable Democratic Governance
•   Advice and support in developing advocacy strategies of the governance programme and related projects (GSAM) contributing to bringing the experiences and evidence of IBIS/partners to affect policy in democratic governance and human rights in Ghana and beyond.
•   Support the capacity building of staff and partners in advocacy and mentor IBIS in Ghana staff/partners in policy engagements.
•   Advise in the design and management of IBIS’ research and documentation processes aimed at influencing policy within Accountable Democratic Governance.
•   Support to maintain regular contact between IBIS and relevant state institutions, research institutions, think tanks in governance and related themes.
•   Facilitating and harmonizing the work of IBIS’ partners and partnership with national level civil society organizations, clusters and coalitions within the Governance Programme.
•   Contribute in bringing IBIS experiences and issues related to accountable democratic governance and related themes to national and international level platforms.
•   Assisting the Governance thematic Programme in maintaining and improving cooperation with the Government sector and donors supporting democratic reforms and themes under Accountable Democratic Governance and other component parts.
•   Providing accurate analysis and updates of Governance issues in Ghana, through regular analysis of developments within the sector.
•   Contribute to fundraising by supporting the development and writing of project proposals within the Governance Programme.
•   Represent IBIS on policy platforms in consultation with the Governance Programme Director and the Country Director.
•   Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director or the Governance Programme Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in the fields of Development Studies, Social Studies, Public Policy Management, Democratic Governance
•   At least four years’ experience in policy advocacy at the local, national and regional levels.
•   Working experience programme development and facilitation, with a strong sense and skills for contributing to social change.
•   Knowledge and experience in the areas of Accountable Governance policy influencing work – budget and resource tracking and public policy analysis.
•   Experience in networking, working with civil society organisations/coalitions and international development organisations and able to build sustainable relationships with various stakeholders.
•   Experience in programme monitoring and documentation.
•   Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

We look forward to receiving a motivated application letter from qualified Ghanaians and a detailed Curriculum Vita completed in English. Please state clearly on the subject on the email the job being applied for and forward application to:-

jobs2015@ibisghana.org

Closing Date: 04 March, 2015

IBIS considers diversity to be an advantage and we encourage everybody – irrespective of gender and of religious, sexual or ethnic affiliation – to apply for this position.

Job Vacancy For Education Programme Director At IBIS (Tamale)

Posted on: February 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

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

IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a just world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. Through the capacity strengthening of local civil society organisations, IBIS works to address the structural causes of poverty by promoting individual and collective rights of citizens’ participation in governance, empowering quality basic education as well as human rights and democratisation.

Background:

The Education Programme Director will be responsible for the Education for Change Programme in Ghana, which includes programmatic, financial and human resource management responsibility for the thematic programme and all projects within the Education Portfolio of IBIS in Ghana.  There are currently 10 education advisors/facilitators working under the Education programme and projects funded by different donors

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading strategic programme development – development of systems for planning, implementation and review of operations within Education for sustainable results.

•   Programme implementation through support to partners for the achievement of results
•   Contribute to and influence the development of democratic and learner centred methodologies
•   Develop indicators for program monitoring and review and establish appropriate measurable review and evaluation systems
•   Establish systems that maximise information and knowledge exchange to enable informed analysis, planning and decision making.

2. Development of partners and partner relations.

•   Select relevant partner/collaborating organizations in relation to the Programme  objectives (CSO, Private sector and Government)
•   Build, manage and expand a portfolio of strategic partnerships
•   Identify the knowledge requirement necessary to meet partner and the education programme objectives
•   Develop tailor-made capacity building support to partner organizations.
•   Support to build the capacity and monitor partner organizations against partnership development plans.

3. Collaborate/ network and promote Education Programme objectives through civil society platforms and networks both in Ghana and globally.

•   Contribute to form, promote and sustain national and global strategic alliances in relevant networks
•   Build, manage within education & related themes and sustain trusting relationships
•   Optimise policy impact through joint collaboration on envisioned changes on education policies and methodologies.
•   Support to deepen the on-going relationship with other stakeholders as a component of the Education Programme.
•   Organise and facilitate seminars and workshops to build capacity of stakeholders

4. Lead, manage, motivate and support the development of a team of professionals

•   Design and operationalize systems to ensure ongoing operational and organisational effectiveness
•   Develop Capacity Building systems to motivate staff and raise individual and team performance
•   Contribute to the professional development of facilitators through coaching & mentoring.
•   Negotiate and seek support from team members to meet specific partner demands

5. Budgets and Financial Management

•   Lead in the preparation and revision of budgets for the Thematic programme in consultation with Finance team
•   Manage programme budgets, expenditure and accounts
•   Responsible for ensuring that Education staff and partners follow up on audit issues
•   Ensure that there is maximum fulfilment of budgets within approved cost categories

6. Contribute and influence policy in relation to education rights

•   Integrate education analysis and policy considerations into TP policy decisions making
•   Promote and encourage an environment of learning and reflection on good practice
•   Promote local issues nationally within Ghana
•   Advocate for and Campaign on distinct change issues
•   Prepare advocacy plans and implement advocacy processes influencing sector policy at local, regional, national and global levels
•   Support ‘Education for All’ strategies and goals
•   Support linking the Education programme interventions to post 2015 initiatives on Education and EAPI programme.

7. Fundraising

•   Develop concept papers and applications for further fundraising initiatives
•   Support in the design, communication and information materials for IBIS interventions.
•   Work closely with the Head Office and Country Office on fundraising issues
•   Contribute to the elaboration of information related work

8. Support learning processes

•   Promote evidence based research and documentation of best practice as a key feature of change
•   Contribute to knowledge sharing through presentations, papers, publications etc.
•   Optimise knowledge & information sharing on organisation development, pedagogy and learning theories
•   Document and publish experiences learnt by the team and partners.
•   Participate in IBIS Global Education Group

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:
A successful candidate should have:

•   An advanced university degree in Education and or Educational Management or a related field.
•   A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience with preferably in the field of education, capacity building, teacher training, planning, designing and managing of Basic Education Programs and non-formal education programmes for especially youth.
•   Over Five (5) years of development project experience in a leadership position responsible for developing education interventions and technical aspects related to quality Education and Education Policy and advocacy.
•   Experience in policy development and analysis using rights based approach especially in education.
•   Demonstrated high level of conceptual and analytical thinking skills and excellent strategic programme development skills in areas of Education.
•   Experience working with CSO organisations and organisational capacity building capacity.
•   Experience and knowledge of working within Ministry of Education organizational contexts, teachers associations, government agencies and inter-government organisations will be an asset.
•   Strong managerial and financial management skills and ability to teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
•   Good training, communication and facilitation skills as well good report-writing skills.
•   Experience in implementing projects funded by EC, DANIDA, SIDA, DFID, UN and other bilateral and multi-donors will be an advantage.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences.
•   Excellent skills in written and spoken English and the capacity to communicate often complex and sensitive issues to a wide audience.

Location: Tamale, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

We look forward to receiving a motivated application letter from qualified Ghanaians and a detailed Curriculum Vita completed in English. Please state clearly on the subject on the email the job being applied for and forward application to:-

jobs2015@ibisghana.org

Closing Date: 04 March, 2015

IBIS considers diversity to be an advantage and we encourage everybody – irrespective of gender and of religious, sexual or ethnic affiliation – to apply for this position.