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

Job Code title: Programme Manager
Pre classified Grade: SB-5
Supervisor:  Technical Advisor (Ministry of Justice and A-GDept)

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 10.2 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 post graduate qualification in governance, social or development studies, project
•   management or related field.
•   Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international levet in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
•   Including substantive experience managing multilateral and/or bilateral donor funded programmes preferably in Ghana.
•   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

{West African Power Pool (WAPP),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the WAPP Executive Board

Overall Mandate:

•   The Secretary General is the head of the WAPP Secretariat, provides strategic leadership and managerial direction to the WAPP Secretariat, is responsible for project planning and development of the electricity market, supports capacity building initiatives of WAPP’s technical and financial partners to WAPP Members in readiness for the operation of the interconnected systems and the proper functioning of an electricity market.
•   The WAPP intends to recruit a professionally qualified ECOWAS citizen as Secretary General to replace the incumbent whose tenure of office expires in July 2015. The tenure of the new Secretary General begins in July 2015 and shall be for a period of three years and renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Organisation Context:
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is one of the specialised institutions of ECOWAS and comprises public utilities and private companies working in the electricity sector in West Africa. WAPP was created by Decision A/DEC.5/12/99 of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The WAPP Secretariat is based in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.

Job Responsibilities:

•   Direct the day-to-day operation of the WAPP and coordinate the activities of the key departments of the organization to ensure effective work flow;
•   Pursue the development of WAPP priority projects by seeking funding from the Technical and Financial Partners for prefeasibility studies and implementation, put in place the necessary institutional and commercial frameworks for the implementation of the Projects and monitor the construction of ongoing projects to ensure conformity with WAPP standards, completion of projects on schedule and ensure reliable synchronized operation of WAPP interconnected network and implement the regional electricity market road map.
•   Conduct a periodic review of plans such as the company business plan, work targets, goals, work schedules and progress of work as well as direct necessary changes to ensure that the mission and objective of the company are achieved;
•   Expand WAPP Membership base by engaging private operators in the electricity sector of West Africa and beyond to sign the WAPP Articles of Agreement.
•   Establish plans (WAPP Business Plan, Financial Report, Annual Reports) and budgets with planning tools to facilitate the measurement of results, as well as ensure the effective allocation of resources;
•   Conduct periodic reviews of operational progress, put in place project reporting system, and implement effective risk management strategies to ensure that the targets and objectives of the organization is achieved.
•   Consolidate WAPP’s organizational culture, values and reputation within the industry and with all staff, trading partners, suppliers, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders;
•   Enhance the culture of high performance and efficiency within the WAPP by putting in place the relevant structures and policies and inspiring a sense of ownership among staff and other stakeholders
•   Constitute and ensure that WAPP Organizational Committees are representative of the membership, and that their members are competent professionals capable of contributing positively towards the development of the electricity market;
•   Comply and ensure adherence to anticorruption and ethical rules of conduct by all staff, contractors and other agents of the organisation by enforcing ethical business practices;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) is an asset.
•   A minimum of twenty (20) years of broad experience in the power or related industry with at least five (5) years in management position.
•   Experience in financial, accounting and human resources management acquired in management position within the sub-region could be an advantage.
•   Fluency in one of the working languages of ECOWAS, English, French or Portuguese (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another ECOWAS official language is an asset.

Competencies:

•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural back-grounds with respect to diversity.
•   Proven effective written and oral presentation skills, particularly ability to effectively interact with the public, donor community, the media, diplomatic missions, government agencies, regulatory institutions, other national utilities, and financial and technical partners
•   Provide strong visionary and exemplary leadership in the management of WAPP affairs, and be proactive in developing strategies to accomplish WAPP objectives to realise its vision.
•   Provide excellent organisational and project management skills, and proven ability to work with others to manage and resolve organisational issues.
•   Demonstrate analytical problem solving and decision making; has proven ability to plan, organise and work in an independent manner
•   Keep abreast of available technology, understand and apply technology to work of the office

Location: Cotonou, Benin

How To Apply For The Job

Application should comprise:

•   Application letter
•   A detailed Curriculum vitae
•   Certified copies of diplomas and working certificates
•   Copy of the national ID card or the passport

Applications should be sealed and sent to the following address:

Recruitment of WAPP Secretary General,
WAPP Secretariat,
06 BP on 2907 Cotonou – Republic of Benin.

Or by e-mail to

recruitmentsgwapp2014@gmail.com and recruitmentsg@ecowapp.org

Closing Date: 28 February, 2015  at 6p.m. Cotonou Time (GMT + 1).

{National Catholic Secretariat,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The National Catholic Secretariat, an implementing partner to UNHCR is seeking for Field Coordinators at the three Ivorian Camps.

Project Location

•   Western Region: Ampain and Krisan Camps
•   Central Region: Egyeikrom Camp
•   Brong Ahafo Region: Fetentaa Camp

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   The Field Coordinator will work closely with the Development Office of the respective Archdiocese or Diocese in the Region
•   Design and supervise the refugee programme at the respective location
•   Prepare and submit proposals, budget review as well as collate work plans of Field Staff through the Archdiocesan/Diocesan Development Coordinator to the National Project Coordinator.
•   Coordinate, monitor the effectiveness of the NCS/UNHCR Refugee Programme at the respective location
•   Collate and submit financial and narrative reports on monthly, quarterly, midyear and annually through the Archdiocesan/Diocesan Development Coordinator to the National Project Coordinator.
•   Submit monthly fuel monitoring report on the use of UNHCR project vehicles;
•   Monitor the NCS/UNHCR refugee project funds for auditing
•   Be responsible for staff professional and report on same
•   Be available at the project regularly
•   Conduct periodic evaluation of programme as a means of identifying problems and seeking solution towards overall improvements

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor degree holder in Sociology, Development Studies and related disciplines, A Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Other Professional qualification in project management in the field

•   Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience
•   Language: English and ability to communicate in French will be an advantage

COMPETENCIES

•   Outstanding written and verbal communication skills ;able to write high quality reports
•   Analytical and result-oriented
•   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•   Good interpersonal skills

Location: Western, Central and Brong-Ahafo Regions

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons can send application letter and curriculum vitae to the following addresses on or before 15th January, 2015.

Western Region:
The Department coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Takoradi, Takoradi
Email: justicekwaw.amissah@yahoo.com

Central Region: The Development Coordinator
Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
Email: frioemens@yahoo.com

Brong Ahafo Region: The Development Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Sunyani
Email: opokuyaw.keb@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 15 January, 2015

{Marie Stopes International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The Client Activation Officer will ensure the effective mobilisation of clients for all the channels of service delivery. The Client Activation Officer will also be responsible for engaging volunteers in these communities to provide first line information on all Family Planning (FP) methods focusing on Long Acting Permanent Methods (LAPMs) for Outreach, mobilize community support for the work of MSIG and actively refer clients to the channels of service delivery i.e., Centres, Social Franchise, Outreach and No Yawa accredited sites.

The Client Activation Officer will work closely and collaboratively with other teams and report to the Regional Manager/Coordinator as the case may be. The posts is based in Takoradi and requires frequent field work.

Key responsibilities

•   Implement and supervise systems for generating and monitoring active referrals to the Bluestar network, MSIG Centers, Outreach Sites and No Yawa accredited sites.
•   In conjunction with the Regional Manager/Coordinator and Community Access Coordinator, develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with regional and project targets.
•   Plan and implement innovative community interventions with the Community Marketing Supervisors.
•   Develop and implement Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) strategy to monitor the impact of demand generation and other client activation activities with support from the Community Access Coordinator, the M&E Coordinator and the Youth Project Manager.
•   Account for all community mobilization expenditure according to set MSIG financial standards
•   Retrieve and review all referral coupons for verification and presentation to Regional Manager/Coordinator to authorize Community Based Volunteers incentive payments.
•   Keep documentary evidence of all referrals made by Community Marketing Agents for purposes of payment and reporting

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree/HND in Marketing, Social Work, Social Sciences, Population or Development Studies.

Experience/Skills
The candidate must have:

•   At least Three (3) years post qualification experience in working with NGOs and /or government agencies in a similar role.
•   Computer literate (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Internet)
•   Able to manage and work independently and efficiently
•   Able to work under pressure and communicate effectively
•   Proactive and results oriented
•   Experience in working on the field and with rural communities
•   Experience in community mobilisations and monitoring
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director – Human Resource and Admin
Marie Stopes Int. Ghana
PMB 267
Accra

Or by e-mail through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 08 January, 2015

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

The Senior Organizational Development Specialist will oversee the provision of technical assistance and training support to C4H grantees in an array of technical areas including organizational development, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and grant compliance, USG government regulation and agreement adherence, and a variety of health issues.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening organizational, managerial, financial, compliance and systems and mutually identified needs for two or more, yet to be named non-governmental organizations specializing in social marketing and behavioral change communication.
•   Assess the organizational systems of and develop technical assistance plans for the selected C4H grantees
•   Source and manage technical assistance providers to respond to requests in a timely and efficient manner
•   Guide and monitor implementation of activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on time
•   Represent the project on relevant working groups.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A university degree (Master’s preferred) or its international equivalent in organizational development, public heaith or a related field;
•   At least 5 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in working with the Ghana public health context
•   At least five years of experience in a senior positions managing the delivery or organizational development
•   Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send cover letter and CV to:

recruitmentghana3@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 07 January, 2015

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

{fhi360,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Job Description

•   The Senior Reading Specialist (SRS) is responsible for technical leadership of state-of-the-art early grade reading program, providing senior expertise in instruction, assessment, coaching, training and materials development and supervising technical personnel.
•   Working closely with the COP and the Project’s technical staff, the SRS ensures effective planning, delivery and documentation of basic education interventions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition or related field
•   Ten years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading, with at least five in developing countries
•   Demonstrated ability to work with host government and other relevant partners in central and/or local government settings
•   Proven expertise in mother tongue (LI), early grade reading instruction or assessment and reading material development, including in development country languages, preferably in Ghana or other African countries
•   Significant experience in developing, producing and/or guiding specialists in the development of instructional materials to improve reading or child literacy

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send cover letter and CV to:

jobsghanaCH5@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 01 January, 2015

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