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

Abt. Associates Inc., a US based company, is implementing the PMI/ USAID–funded African Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) program. AIRS has been implemented in Ghana since 2008 in some selected districts in the Northern Region.

Job Summary

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in five selected districts in the Northern Region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moagduri and Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as District Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (5 positions) in our operational districts. Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 3 months.

Responsibilities of M & E Assistant

•   Train all district level staff including Spray Operators and Mobilizers on all M & E data collection tools and procedures.
•   Supervise field data collection by Spray Operators and Mobilizers.
•   Perform data collection verification in sprayed and mobilized communities and address data collection errors.
•   Support Team Leaders and Field Supervisors to verify Spray Operator data collection forms using the Error Eliminator.
•   Ensure timely arrival of all Spray Operator data collection forms from all sites to the data entry center.
•   Supervise Data Entry Assistants to ensure that all data entry, cleaning and syncing protocols are well followed.
•   Assist the District Operations Coordinator (DOC) to draw a district spray operations and supervision plan.
•   Write and submit district weekly spray progress reports.
•   Analyze district level spray data to inform decision making for ongoing spray operations.
•   Perform other duties as assigned by the DOC and the program M & E Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics or a quantitative related field.
•   Good background in field data collection with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large scale data collection exercise.
•   Willingness to live and travel within the district assigned.
•   Knowledge in data analysis and interpretation of results will be an advantage.
•   Good organizational, report writing and management skills.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
•   Strong computer skills with good understanding on the use of MS Excel and Access
•   Proficiency in English and one or more Northern Ghanaian Languages will be an advantage.
•   Previous work experience in Indoor Residual Spraying will be an added advantage.
•   MUST be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid license.

Location: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moagduri and Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo

How To Apply For The Job

How to apply for the M & E Assistant position

Please look through the above mentioned districts and select any one where you wish to be considered for the position of M & E Assistant and state this in your application letter. Application letters that do not have specific district will not be considered.

You can send your application letter and CV by any of the methods stated below. Please choose only one method and apply through that method, do not use both methods to apply:

•   Send your applications to the following email:  Ernest_fletcher@africairs.net . (Please indicate the position and district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered)
•   You can also deliver your application by hand to the Abt Associates Inc. Office building located near VSO office off the SSNIT Road Junction Kalpohine, Estates Tamale.

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

•   Deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday February 20th, 2015. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
•   Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
•   Females are particularly encouraged to apply.

{World Vision International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-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 Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, and motivated person to fill the position of Project Manager to manage a Business Processing Outsourcing Project (BPO Project).

Purpose of position

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the coordination of the smooth operation of the BPO Project. He/she will also be responsible for the leadership and training of the BPO team as well as general administration which include Finance and Human Resource.

The Package

•   The Position is Based in Amasaman
•   The Position reports to the Food Security and Economic Development Coordinator
•   The Position comes with an attractive salary package

Key Responsibilities but not limited to the following:

•   Provide overall management and coordination of the Project.
•   Support the development and implementation of innovative ideas and strategies.
•   Work with the team to ensure an effective, performance measurement framework as well as ensure that monthly / quarterly review programs are implemented.
•   Oversee the budget for the BPO and work closely with the World Vision Ghana Finance team to ensure timely issue of invoices, payment of invoices as well as assisting with monthly reconciliation.
•   Ensure weekly and monthly reporting as directed by BPO Management to ensure all results are tracked according to stated guidelines and client’s requirements..

Qualification Required & Experience

The Candidate must have:

•   University degree or related fields.  Good previous experience essential.
•   5  Years work experience within a Business Processing Outsourcing environment or related field
•   Strong management skills and experience in managing staff essential.
•   Proven leadership skills and experience in people management.
•   Skills and experience in internal as well as external stakeholder engagement including clients, donors, government and private sector and experience with coordination of multi-stakeholder forums and steering committees.
•   Self- starter and team player with high standards and solid command of technical issues
•   Strong interpersonal skills
•   Strong English communication skills (oral and written).
•   Ability to work in and contribute to team building as well as motivating staff.
•   Willingness to be innovative and flexible, while still ensuring achievement of BPO results.

Location: Amasaman, Accra

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: 18 February, 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.

WV is an equal opportunity employer

{Ghana Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms Project,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Duty Stations:

•   For CARE,  Kumasi (1)
•   For ISODEC Accra  and Takoradi (1)
•   For IBIS Tamale and Ho (1)

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.

Required Skills and Experience

•   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: Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Ho

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for the above positions should submit their expression of interest and detailed CVs to

To CARE:  HR@co.care.org

To ISODEC: bakolgo2000@yahoo.com

To IBIS :  jobs2015@ibisghana.org

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

{Ghana Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms Project,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Duty Stations:

•   For CARE,  Kumasi (2)
•   For ISODEC Accra  and Takoradi (2)
•   For IBIS Tamale and Ho (2)

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.
•   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;
•   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; Carry out any other duties that might be assigned by the Chief of Party (COP) .

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of undergraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Project Management or other related fields from a recognized University.

Required skills and Experience

•   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: Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Ho

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for the above positions should submit their expression of interest and detailed CVs to

To CARE:  HR@co.care.org

To ISODEC: bakolgo2000@yahoo.com

To IBIS :  jobs2015@ibisghana.org

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

{Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

The Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO), a registered church-based non-profit, non-governmental organisation that seeks to tansform life and uphold human dignity and justice for all people.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Programmes shall be a team leader of all the Programme Coordinators with supervisory responsibilities over them. He/she shall be reporting to the Executive Director. In the absence of the Executive Director, the Head of Programmes acts in his stead. He or she will be directly responsible for the following:

•   Prepare and present reports, work plans and implementation of strategies on programmes
•   Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports on programmes to the Executive Director and partners
•   Fundraising for the Organisation
•   Initiate plans, coordinate and monitor programme implementation
•   Liaise and build partnership with governmental and non-governmental organisations
•   Do other jobs as and when the Board or the Executive Director deems fit in the interest of the organisation

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s degree in any of the social sciences with five (5) years working experience and knowledge in community development work.
•   Good leadership and strong interpersonal relationship skills.
•   Should possess excellent knowledge and skills in project proposal writing.
•   Proven ability to be a good team player and willingness to take on additional H4 responsibilities as required
•   Demonstrated ability to organise, plan, carry out activities independently   to deadlines
•   Should possess excellent analytical, evaluation, monitoring, project proposal and report w skills
•   Must have proactive attitude: willingness ability to take initiative
•   Ability to recognise and analyse problems develop solutions to them
•   Age limit (35 years and above)

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

All applications with photocopies of relevant certificates should be addressed to:

The Board Chairman
Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO)
P.O. Box 545
Bolgatanga Upper East Region

Tel. 03820-22986/ 0243-419864

Or

the following email addresses: ayeebojacob@gmail.com and bishopea2000@yahoo.com

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing Date: 28 February, 2015

Anglicans are encouraged to apply

{Unicef,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Social Policy Officer (National Officer Category).

•   VN No.: VN-15-11
•   Post Level: NO-B
•   TMIS#:   15003
•   Duty Station: Accra
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term

JOB PURPOSE
Under the general guidance of the Social Protection Specialist (P4), the Social Policy Officer (NOB) is accountable for effective engagement with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) to support the development and implementation of the operations and systems for the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme and ensuring that adequate monitoring of the programme takes place.The officer is also responsible for providing technical input for the development of the national social protection policy and the interaction between LEAP and the other social protection interventions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Provide technical support to the Department of Social Welfare for the effective implementation of the LEAP programme. Ensure that financial, logistical and administrative needs of the Department are identified and support is provided in agreement with supervisor on a timely manner. Support HACT assurance activities for the LEAP programme and monitor implementation of critical recommendations arising from HACT assurance and HACT spot check activities at the national level.
•   Support the Ministry of Gender,Children and Social Protection and the Department of Social Welfare in developing annual work plans as per UNICEF policy and procedures and support the revision of the LEAP operation manual and the development of capacity plans for the department. Provide effective technical support for the development of the national social protection policy.
•   Provide support to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in the implementation of the LEAP e-payment system.
•   Liaise with the social protection technical working group to ensure contracted payment service providers deliver and comply with contractual agreement. Constantly liaise with District Social Welfare Officers and Community Leap Implementation Committee members and identify challenges of the system which should be addressed by the payment service providers and provide any needed support
•   Support the development of LEAP communication and advocacy materials both at the national and district levels.Ensure that communication strategy for the LEAP programme is developed (liaise with the communication teams at the ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection,UNICEF and at the Department of Social Welfare) and effectively implemented.
•   Participate in field activities to monitor the implementation of LEAP programme in the field. Identify capacity and resources challenges and in agreement with supervisor provide support as needed. Provide monitoring reports to be shared with supervisor and the LEAP management unit.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   University degree, preferably advanced university degree or equivalent background in social development, development studies, social sciences,gender and development, public relations or other relevant disciplines.

Work Experience

•   At least Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development and implementation of field programmes, with special emphasis on cash transfer programmes and social protection interventions. Experience with the LEAP programme is an asset.

Language Proficiency
•   Fluency in English required. Another UN language is an asset.

Competency Profile

•   Core Values (Required)
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
•   Core Competence (Required)
Communication [II]
Working with People [I)
Drive for Results [I]
•   Functional Competencies (Required)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts (I)
Analysing [II]
Applying Technical Expertise [II]
Learning and Researching [II]
Planning and Organising [II]

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html . Applicants are requested to indicate the title of the position they are applying for. Applications should be hand delivered or sent through the post:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 17 February, 2015

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!