{GIZ,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-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 Summary

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 before February 2, 2015.

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

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

Closing Date: 02  February, 2015

{US Peace Corps,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The agency is seeking to hire full-time a highly motivated and experienced individual to work as part of an interdisciplinary Programming and Training Team to manage multiple grant programs. The grants coordinator candidate must have exceptional organizational skills, good interpersonal skills and must be able to multi-process and work under pressure. In addition, the incumbent must have demonstrated advance proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010.

The position is based in Accra and reports to the Director of Programming and Training (DPT).

Job Number: PC 14011

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Peace Corps is an agency that promotes international peace, friendship, and sustainable development by providing trained men and women, Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to serve in countries that have requested assistance. In PC-Ghana, the Grants Coordinator – PEPFAR/Malaria works as part of an interdisciplinary Programming and Training Team and manages multiple grant programs in order to ensure that PC – Ghana’s Malaria and HIV-AIDS grants and programs are performing optimally. The Grants Coordinator – PEPFAR/Malaria manages funding for grants which strengthen individual and community capacity to prevent the further spread of Malaria and HIV and mitigate its impact through community-owned, culturally appropriate and evidence-based interventions. The Grants Coordinator –PEPFAR/Malaria also serves as a support person for Volunteers on navigating the PCGO online grant application process.

The Grants Coordinator supports the U.S. Peace Corps mission in Ghana in the following main areas:

1. Grants Management 50%
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting 20 %
3. Knowledge Management and Promotion 20%
4. Training 10%

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Grants Management – 50%

The Grants Coordinator – PEPFAR/Malaria is responsible for the day-to-day administration of grant projects at Post. The coordinator serves as the primary PEPFAR and Malaria grant program contact at Post for Volunteers, other Post staff, and Peace Corps/headquarters grant program support staff. The Coordinator is responsible for understanding program requirements and guidance and for ensuring that the Post’s policies, procedures, and approved grants are consistent with such guidance.

Specific duties include the following:

Grant program management and oversight

•   Program expertise: Understand grant program rules and requirements; keep abreast of updates/best practices for Malaria and PEPFAR grant programs and convey updates to the small grants committee and Volunteers.
•   Communicate with Peace Corps/headquarters: Primary liaison with Peace Corps/headquarters on grant program(s); contact Peace Corps/headquarters grant program points of contact with questions and program updates; submit all required reports to Peace Corps/headquarters.
•   Grant files: Establish and maintain official grant files.
•   Small grants committee: Organize, prepare for, and facilitate small grants committee meetings.

Seeking and allocating funds

•   Provide support to CD and DPT in determining funding needs and negotiating new funds; provide input on funding needs based on remaining carryover funds and spending patterns.

Working with funding partners/donors

•   Liaison: As delegated by the CD, serve as day-to-day liaison with in-country funding partners (USAID or other) regarding ongoing grant program operations.
•   Reports: Support DPT/CD in drafting regular reports to USAID or other funding partners.

Financial management of grant funds

•   Funding balances: In coordination with the administrative unit, track grant spending and available funds by grant program and by funding areas (e.g., by SPA program element).
•   Work with administrative unit to ensure financial processing of approved grants.

Orienting and training Volunteers

•   Orientation session for Volunteers: Work with DPT to introduce grant programs to PCVs.
•   Advise PCVs on accessing grant funds and developing projects.

Project design

•   Understand PDM tools and ensure Post consistency.
•   Provide Volunteers with feedback on applications submitted for approval.
•   Communicate potential activities and prohibited activities.

Project review and approval

•   Receive grant applications from Volunteers and disseminate to small grants committee members and appropriate APCDs.
•   Facilitate communication with Volunteers to follow up on requested application revisions.
•   Ensure that funds are available in the proper funding source (including proper program element for SPA) prior to recommending approval of grants.

Project implementation

•   If a project is to be canceled, transferred, or amended, the Grants Coordinator must work with the Volunteer sponsor to report to the relevant Peace Corps/headquarters office.

Project tracking and monitoring

•   Track the status of all ongoing grant projects.
•   Provide status updates to the CD, Post staff, and relevant Peace Corps/headquarters staff.

Reporting and closeout

•   When a Volunteer finishes the completion report, the Grants Coordinator-PEPFAR must ensure that the report meets all general Grants Program guidelines. If the Coordinator is satisfied that the project has met the guidelines, the report is submitted to the Director of Management and Operations. The Grants Coordinator must maintain PEPFAR grant program records at post.
•   Collect and process all grant reports and training activity reports (send reports to PC/headquarters and enter data into reporting workbooks).
•   Provide regular updates on PEPFAR grants to USAID or other donors.

Program learning and evaluation

•   Compile best practices to be used in future program planning.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting 20%

•   Track individual grant applications and projects through cooperation with MRE Specialist, PCVs, APCDs, and partners;
•   Collect information and maintain records to document the implementation, outcomes and results of grant activities;
•   Conduct field visits, in coordination with other staff, to monitor implementation progress and to lend support to Volunteers and their communities in the implementation of grant activities;
•   Visit a sampling of sites after PCVs departure to evaluate sustainability of funded projects.
•   Report timely and up-to-date grant program progress information to all grant collaborators (USAID, PC Ghana, Office of Private Sector Initiatives (OPSI), PC Washington, Office of AIDS Relief (OAR) and meets all deadlines for report submission;
•   Publish grant program progress, updates, and information in the PC Ghana newsletter;
•   Work with the MRE Specialist, PEPFAR and Food Security Coordinators to ensure proper monitoring, evaluation, and reporting practices for grants are maintained; and
•   Help compile information for the Training Status Reports (TSR) and Project Status Reports (PSRs).

3. Knowledge Management and Grant Promotion 20%

•   Produce lessons learned and success story vignettes on successful grant activities performed via PC Ghana and through Peace Corps worldwide;
•   Establish a network of peers at other Peace Corps programs to share best practices in the promotion of grant ideas within the PC Ghana PCV community;
•   Compile summative grant lists that can be shared with the PCV audience to transfer knowledge and encourage experimentation and the scaling up of grant ideas in their communities;
•   Use the VRT feedback process to identify potential PCVs who might benefit from pursuing grant opportunities for their communities. Brainstorms grant ideas with those PCVs.

4. Training 10%

•   Publicize and distribute materials on all grant programs to PCVs during training events (PST, IST, etc.);
•   Keep up-to-date on new and revised grant policies and provide updates to PC Staff and PCVs;
•   Inform PCVs about other grant opportunities and assist them in application requirements; and
•   Develop resources for and provide training to PCVs about grant programs, requirements, application procedures, and how to report grant activities in Volunteer Report Forms (VRFs) and other grant-specific requirements.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree; Masters desired
•   Minimum of 3 years of grant management experience
•   Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cross-cultural setting/environment
•   Strong ability to produce materials and resources for grant program and training development
•   A demonstrated advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Knowledge and understanding of US values, history, and culture
•   Willingness to travel frequently and work in various regions, including rural areas of Ghana
•   Excellent speaking, writing and presentation skills
•   Established working relationships with local and international grant and donor agencies
•   Proven Exceptional organization skills
•   Ability to multi process and work under pressure.

Salary: GH¢ 35,000 to GH¢ 45,000 PA plus benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1) A detailed résumé or C.V. stating your experience, skills and qualifications that includes 3 professional references.
2) A cover letter
3) Any other documentation (e.g., certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

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

jobs@gh.peacecorps.gov

Closing Date: 23 January, 2015

All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. In addition, employment is contingent on a favorable security background check.

{IEA Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The organization is seeking highly qualified and experienced Economists to undertake research and advocacy on pertinent economic policy issues in Ghana. Individuals will carry out economic analyses across a wide range of country issues and will design policy and institutional reforms in support of Ghana’s efforts to eradicate poverty and promote growth and development in an oil economy.

Remuneration: Attractive package commensurate with experience.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A PhD or MPhil in economics
•   A strong research and publication record
•   At least 5 years relevant experience in undertaking policy research in developing countries for PhD holders and 10 years for MPhil holders
•   Comprehensive experience in preparing policy related briefing papers and in analysing economic developments and policies, together with strong Interest in institutional issues
•   Strong computer skills
•   Sound knowledge of statistical and econometric techniques and software for the forecasting and monitoring of economic developments and for analytical application of these techniques
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate ideas effectively
•   Strong interpersonal skiils and demonstrated track record of team work
•   Self-motivated and ability to work with tight deadlines
•   Strong client orientation, willingness to work with wide range of government, civil society, and donor counterparts
•   Provide intellectual leadership, direct quality and lead research
•   Ability to coach, mentor, and advise staff

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to:-

applications@ieagh.org

Closing Date: 13 February, 2015

{World Vision International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-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. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education and enhance food security.

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of Learning & Development, Talent Management & Employee Engagement Manager.

Job Summary
To support World Vision Ghana Human Resource leadership in the areas of Learning & Development, Talent Management, Performance Management and Employee Engagement by designing, monitoring and implementing policies and procedures and various activities which ensure continued development of the organization and its staff.

The Package

•   The position is based in Accra with some level of domestic/international travel.
•   The position comes with an attractive salary package.
•   S/He reports to the Human Resource Director.

Key Responsibilities

•   Design and deliver customized training programs and tools for line managers and staff on effective performance management.
•   Facilitate and conduct training for line managers on coaching for performance.
•   Integrate data from performance management processes into talent management database and development initiatives.
•   Identify mentoring and coaching opportunities for key staff to strengthen staff competencies.
•   In collaboration with Line Managers develop training needs analysis, training curricula and methodology and ensure proper implementation.
•   Design and develop effective orientation program and ensure it is regularly updated
•   Support in any change initiative and assist in the development and communication of change management plans.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MBA or Masters in Human Resource Development, Management or equivalent experience in the training and development field.
•   5-7 years working experience of which 3 years should be in Managerial level.
•   Membership in any HR Professional body is advantage.

The Jobholder is expected to possess the following competencies:

•   Hands on experience in the development of performance management tools and Managing Performance System
•   Knowledge in  designing and training  performance management stakeholders using coaching for performance model
•   Able to liaise with line managers to identify, develop and implement talent management system.
•   Skills in working with people with diverse background.
•   Must possess excellent interpersonal relationship skill.
•   Thorough understanding of learning and development processes.
•   Ability to understand the psychology of new employees and design appropriate induction programme for them.
•   Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal, management intensions to staff.
•   Demonstrate clear understanding of the humanitarian environment and apply them when handling issues.
•   Able to maintain work life balance under intense work pressure

Location: 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: 28 January, 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.

We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

{OrphanAid Africa,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-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 Social Worker provides case management for children as well as for other beneficiaries as and when needed. He assists under the direction from the FSS Manager regular events for all beneficiaries. The FSS team works to secure for children, young adults and their parents as needed amongst others

•   Access to testing and ARV therapy services and support for therapy adherence
•   Housing
•   Nutritional supplementation
•   Psychological and emotional support
•   Economic assistance and
•   Education

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Have a First degree or above in social work or
•   Diploma in Social work with relevant years of experience
•   Practical experience in social work of minimum 3 years with vulnerable children and young adults.
•   Good command of MS office package.
•   Excellent professional writing and report writing skills.
•   Demonstrates good professional boundaries.
•   Demonstrates a non-judgmental and non-bias attitude.
•   Can remain calm under pressure and meet necessary deadlines as needed.
•   Able to promote empowerment and in dependency among young vulnerable children
•   Has a general understanding of foster care and kinship

The duration of this position is for Four Months(4) only

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates  should send in their CVs and Cover letter through the following email address:

positionvacant14@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 February, 2015

{OrphanAid Africa,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-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

OAfrica needs the services of a Development Officer for a duration of four(4) months in contract terms
The general duties of the position include:

•   Families are supported to become self-sufficient so that they can manage their income eventually allowing them to independently and appropriately care for their children
•   Draw up business plans for beneficiary families
•   Help in the budgeting and forecasting of cost and receipt for small businesses
•   Follow up and support specific to business planning, savings, and other financial services
•   Knowledge of purchasing and supply is essential
•   Coordinate the activities of the community projects and programs
•   Support the community sports program
•   Report writing

Qualification Required & Experience

•   3-5years experience in related field
•   Strategic planning skills that translates into achievement of set targets
•   Well motivated and energetic
•   Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
•   Ability to speak Twi, Ewe and Dangbe will be an added advantage
•   Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send in their CV and Cover letter  through the following email address:

positionvacant14@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 February, 2015

{Fhi360,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Job Summary

The Project Assistant will provide  project and administrative support to LINKAGES.
He /She will coordinate administrative and logistics support in the implementation  of  projects  activities including technical assistance activities with LNGO partners as well as assist in the management and updating the project inventory process.

Key Roles:

•   Plans, organizes and oversees the provision of all logistical and   administrative support to   the project including trainings, workshops etc.
•   Managing (generating,  filing and  retrieval)  of project- related documentation  both  physically and electronically.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Higher National Diploma in  business, management, development,  health or related
•   At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role
•   Knowledge   of   general   office   practices   and administrative procedures
•   Knowledge of working relations and liaison with government ministries, agencies and departments.
•   Must have strong time management and organizational skills and must be resourceful in gathering and providing information

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Apply to:-

recruitmentghana5@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 22 January, 2015

{UNDP,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Job Code title: Programme Officer
Pre classified Grade: SB-4
Supervisor:  Programme Manager (Ministry of Justice and A-G Dept)

Functions & Key Results Expected
Summary of Key functions:

•   Implementation of programme strategies as relate to Legal and Justice Sector
•   Management of the Legal and Justice Sector Programme
•   Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy
•   Provision of top quality advisory services to relevant State institutions and   facilitation of knowledge building and management

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of Legal and Justice Sector Reform Programme through attention to governance themes, thereby supporting the implementation of UNDP’s CPD as well as targets for Outcome 10 within the UNDAF In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities,creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilisation targets

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor’s degree in business administration, political science, social or development studies, project management or related field.
•   A masters’ degree will be an added advantage.
•   Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level as project/programme officer in a donor funded programme.
•   Hands-on experience in report writing, analytical pieces desirable.
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian public administration systems and legislation desirable.
•   Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.

Competencies:

•   Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
•   Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
•   Self-development, initiative-taking
•   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
•   Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
•   Informed and transparent decision making

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please upload your CV online by clicking the link below.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 20 January, 2015

Please note that manual applications will not be accepted and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply