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Job Vacancy For Project Assistant, Youth At Marie Stopes International (Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale)

Posted on: December 12th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

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

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancy for a well-organised, client-oriented and energetic individual with relevant qualification/s and experience to occupy the below position in the organisation. MSIG’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of family planning and other sexual reproductive health services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s global partnership, which operates in over 37 countries worldwide

The Project Assistant (4) will provide administrative and logistical support to the project team and support the Project Officer/ Coordinator to plan and undertake the various components i.e. community mobilisation (region -wide); training and accreditation of external private and public sector health centres to be “youth friendly”; expansion of MSIG’s call centre to accommodate the needs of young people through the accredited facilities in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.The Project Assistant will work closely and collaborativety with the project team and report to the Project Officer or Coordinator as the case may be.The post is based in MSIG Regional Offices in the four Regions/Sectors namely; Accra, Kurnasi.Takoradi and Tamale and require frequent field work.

Length of contract: One (1) year contract

Key responsibilities:

•   Assist in entry into targeted communities and campuses and maintain good relationships with community and student group leaders over the life of the project
•   Work collaboratively with MSIG engaged Community Marketing Agents with support from Community Access Coordinator
•   Liaise effectively with SHS/University campus peer educators to carry out activities
•   Participate in the development of action plans of partners and provide assistance to implement the plans to achieve youth project goals and planned results
•   Manage and account for project expenses and ensure expenditures conform to budget
•   Conduct community visits to monitor youth project activities

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health,Allied Health Sciences or Social Sciences/Development studies
•   Other professional qualifications, ideally in project management will be an advantage
•   At least 2 years of relevant post-graduation work experience
•   Experience in working with young people (e.g. behaviour change communication activities, marketing activities, peer educator programmes, etc)
•   Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to write high quality reports
•   Experience working with NGOs and Ghana Health Service as implementation partners
•   Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, internet etc
•   Experience in client relationship management
•   Analytical and results oriented
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale

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: 19 December, 2014

•   These are all local positions. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.
•   Please label application and email with the exact job title if indicated.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be invited.

Job Vacancy For Facilities and Fleet Manager At Marie Stopes International

Posted on: December 12th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

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

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancy for a well -organised, client-oriented and energetic individual with relevant qualification/s and experience to occupy the under listed position in the organisation. MSIG’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of family planning and other sexual reproductive health services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s global partnership, which operates in over  37 countries worldwide

The Facilities and Fleet Manager is responsible for enhancing business systems i.e. facilities and fleet management systems for the MSIG support office, setting up and managing four (4) regional offices and the MSIG clinics/centres
The Facilities and Fleet Manager will work closely and collaboratively with other teams and report to the Director, HR and Admin. The post is based in Accra and requires frequent travel to all MSIG Regional offices.

Length of contract: Two (2) years contract

Key responsibilities:

•   Manage internal  and external tenants including lease negotiations, payment collection/billing, and provide tenants with exemplary customer service; design a transparent process for making decisions on external lease agreements (amounts, selection of tenants, etc) in collaboration with Line Manager
•   Market MSIG’s office space to prospective tenants, including determining pricing with respect to Accra’s commercial space market
•   Manage MSIG’s lease agreements with landlords and ensure value-for-money
•   Manage MSIG centre maintenance, renovations and relocations (currently 8 centers, growing to 10 by mid-2015)
•   Provide and ensure that state of the art fleet management and vehicle tracking system is installed, maintained and in use in all MSIG vehicles
•   Design and track relevant income-to-cost indicators; generate and document cost-efficiencies
•   Continuously set and review annual performance targets using the Performance Plus system for self and team members

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University Degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Health Sciences or similar
•   Postgraduate qualification is desirable
•   Knowledge of procurement, fleet and facilities management
•   Other professional qualification/s, ideally in Project Management or Marketing will be an advantage
•   At least 7years of relevant post-graduation work experience in Facilities and Fleet Management
•   Experience in managing facilities, fleet of vehicles or business units; experience in selling and marketing services or facilities
•   Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to write high quality reports
•   Articulate and analytical with excellent attention to detail
•   Experience in working for and with NGOs (or multilateral or bilateral agencies such as the UN); specific experience working with international NGOs desired
•   Experience in managing projects (could include renovations, relocations, donor projects, business projects and facilities management)
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra

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: 19 December, 2014

•   These are all local positions. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.
•   Please label application and email with the exact job title if indicated.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be invited.

Job Vacancy For Regional Migration Assistant A2 (L) At British High Commission

Posted on: December 11th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{British High Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

We  are currently recruiting a Regional Migration Assistant  A2 (L) to support the Regional Migration Delivery Officer and Migration Projects Officer (based in Accra),to deliver positive migration outcomes for the UK in the West African countries, through targeted and effective use of the Returns & Reintegration Fund and other support as appropriate to the work of the Migration Team.

•   Position: Regional Migration Assistant
•   Section: Migration
•   Grade: A2 (L)
•   Position Type: One Year (Renewable) Contract

The main elements of the job include

1)  Management of administrative/office work of the Migration Section.

•   Write minutes of meetings with action points.
•   Drafting letters.
•   Regularly updating stakeholder list, weeding out outdated contacts and fixing in new contacts in consultation with RMDO/MPO;
•   Filing correspondence and reports in both electronic and manual formats.

2)  Support Migration Team on specific RRF Project work stream

•   Assist Migration Team in the design and implementation (i.e. monitoring, reviewing, evaluating and reporting) of specific projects at post.

3)  Assist on specific frontline operations and support Team on others

•   Support Migration team on returns including sending letters and follow up calls to ensure bi-monthly returns are catered for.

4)  Supply info to Country of Origin Information Service (COIS) and respond to requests on citizenship verification from the Home Office.

•   Assist with Home Office general inquiries concerning individual and generic issues that motivate asylum applications and requests for protection, by sending reports based on publicly available information to the Country of Origin Information Service (COIS) upon request within specified deadlines.
•   Follow-up with relevant stakeholders in Ghana for information on any COIS / Home Office request within 48 hours of receipt of request from London.
•   Contact relevant stakeholders for nationality verification enquiries.
•   Analyse and send findings to COIS / Home Office within the week (unless otherwise specified) of receipt of the request from Home Office, using FCO Guide to providing country information to UKBA.

5)  Assist on Migration Section’s events management and internal communications work

•   Assist in the organisation of events and management of scoping visits, writing and sending out invites to stakeholders, making follow-ups on attendance, and writing briefs on events with recommendations for future events.
•   Provide media- worthy communication on Migration Section’s activities.  Monitor news items in the local and international media that have direct impact on our work and make press-cuttings for reference purposes.

Qualification Required & Experience

The skills/attributes of the successful applicant should include:

•   3 years experience in administration /  as a PA/ secretary
•   Excellent command of English and French verbal and written.
•   Attention to details
•   Advanced computer skills
•   Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with people from different levels
•   Experience in Event management  will be an added advantage

Key competences required:

Delivering at pace

Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. At senior levels, it is about building a performance culture to deliver outcomes with a firm focus on prioritisation and addressing performance issues resolutely, fairly and promptly. It is also about leaders providing the focus and energy to drive activities forward through others and encourage staff to perform effectively during challenging and changing times.

Delivering value for money

Delivering value for money involves the efficient, effective and economic use of taxpayers? money in the delivery of public services. For all staff, it means seeking out and implementing solutions which achieve the best mix of quality and effectiveness for the least outlay. People who this well base their decisions on evidenced information and follow agreed processes and policies, challenging these appropriately where they appear to prevent good value for money. At senior levels, effective people embed a culture of value for money within their area/function. They work collaboratively across boundaries to ensure that the Civil Service maximises its strategic outcomes within the resources available.

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. People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery. At senior levels, it is about creating an environment to deliver operational excellence and creating the most appropriate and cost effective delivery models for public services.

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. At all levels, it requires working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions. At senior levels, it?s about delivering business objectives through creating an inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration and building effective partnerships including relationships with Ministers.

Salary: GHC 1,856

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

We will only accept applications from Ghanaian nationals who hold dual nationality with one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, United States of America, New Zealand and United Kingdom.

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 are 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 attached 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

Closing Date: 24 December, 2014

•   The closing date is the 24th December 2014 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: 03/14 ACC

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/

Job Vacancy For Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Assistant At Jhpiego

Posted on: December 9th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Jhpiego,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

We are an international non-governmental organization focused on preventing the preventable deaths of women and their families. We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated candidate to fill the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Assistant. This is a local hire position and international allowances are not available.

Position Overview

We work with the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health in a number of technical areas.  The monitoring, evaluation and research assistant will be based in Accra, Ghana with periodic field travel. This staff will be responsible for supporting all monitoring, evaluation and research administrative activities for our Ghana office program.

Responsibilities

•   Support all administrative tasks related to monitoring, evaluation and research (MER).
•   Support data collection, review, cleaning, and entry efforts.
•   Develop and/or maintain confidential and auditable MER hard and electronic filing systems for all projects.
•   Review and enter project related data into project databases including participant training information, monitoring visits, surveys and research activities.
•   Prepare simple graphs for analysis by project technical and management leads.
•   Develop and maintain institutional review board (IRB) compliance binders for all Jhpiego research studies in Ghana.
•   Support development of data collection tools and establishment of data flow systems.
•   Support the design, administration, delivery and logistics of internal and external monitoring and evaluation trainings and meetings.
•   Perform other tasks as necessary as part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant Bachelor’s qualification
•   Excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal communication, skills
•   Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability and interest in learning new skills and software.
•   Ability to work in a team environment, but with self-sufficiency and self-motivation.
•   Fluent spoken and written English

Preferred Skills and Experience

•   Familiarity and experience with District Health Information Management System (DHIMS2) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo, Access)
•   Strong writing and data analysis skills.
•   Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation or research activities.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please apply with a cover letter and detailed CV including three referees. Either email applications to:

work2savelives@gmail.com

or post to:

HR Department
PMB 18
Legon
Accra

Closing Date: 19 December, 2014

Job Vacancy For Research and Evaluation Specialist At Jhpiego

Posted on: December 9th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Jhpiego,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

We are an internationally recognized non-governmental organization focused on preventing the needless deaths of women and their families.  Our Ghana office is seeking a qualified, skilled and highly motivated candidate to fill the position of Research and Evaluation Specialist on the USAID funded Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). This is a local hire position and international allowances are not available.

Position Overview

MCSP is working with the Ghana Health Service to improve pre-service education for midwifery and nursing, and to strengthen the management and support systems for community-based health planning and services (CHPS). The Research and Evaluation Specialist will be based in Accra, Ghana with extensive field travel, and will support program learning and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities:

•   Provide significant input on project learning/research agenda and lead its implementation.
•   Develop research protocols, data collection tools, consent forms and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•   As principal investigator, manage relationship with Ghana-based ethical review committee, including submission of applications, amendments and progress reports and have overall accountability for ethical study implementation and adherence to protocols.
•   Support effective management of US-based ethical review committee activities as a co-investigator.
•   Oversee implementation of research/learning activities, including recruitment and management of evaluation teams, data analysis, and documentation and dissemination of results.
•   Train data collectors in study design, SOPs, tools and protection of human subjects.
•   Ensure development and maintenance of IRB compliance binders for all studies.
•   Support routine monitoring and evaluation activities to be led by the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, especially as they relate to the learning/research agenda.
•   Mentor Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Assistant in developing consent forms and data collection tools, ethical review committee processes and documentation and maintaining IRB compliance binders.
•   Contribute to quarterly reports and participate in quarterly project reviews.
•   Develop influential presentation materials that work for varying audiences.
•   Perform other tasks as necessary as part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s or other advanced qualification in public health, epidemiology, or relevant degree with at least 3 years of experience in human subjects’ research or bachelor’s qualification with at least five years of relevant experience.
•   Deep understanding of protection of human subjects in research.
•   Previous experience in development of research protocols, working with an ethics review board, and research management.
•   Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
•   Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g., SPSS, Stata, EpiInfo, Access).
•   Demonstrated experience in designing and/or implementing qualitative research.
•   Strong quantitative analytical skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please apply with a cover letter and detailed CV including three referees. Either email applications to:

work2savelives@gmail.com

or post to:

HR Department
PMB 18
Legon
Accra

Closing Date: 19 December, 2014

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist At Jhpiego

Posted on: December 9th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Jhpiego,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

We are an internationally recognized non-governmental organization focused on preventing the needless deaths of women and their families. Our Ghana office is seeking a qualified, skilled and highly motivated candidate to fill the position of Monitoring Specialist on the USAID-funded Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). This is a local hire position and international allowances are not available.

Position Overview

MCSP is working with the Ghana Health Service to improve pre-service education for midwifery and nursing, and to strengthen the management and support systems for community-based health planning and services (CHPS). The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be based in Accra, Ghana with field travel, and will lead the development and implementation of the project’s performance management systems and will support project evaluation and learning.

Responsibilities:

•   Lead establishment and implementation of a project-wide performance management system based on the goals of the project. This will include defining indicators, establishing baselines, setting targets, developing data collection tools and standard information management systems.
•   Manage all aspects of routine project monitoring including review and analysis of data, including data extracted from DHIMS2.
•   Plan and conduct routine field visits to ensure ongoing progress, quality and effectiveness of project activities.
•   Provide training and support to technical leads, project officers, and government partners on tool/instrument development, quality assurance, data collection and verification and data-informed decision-making.
•   Provide frequent, relevant updates on project progress to inform programmatic decision-making, including participation in quarterly program reviews and exploration of various methods of data presentation such as dashboards.
•   Develop influential presentation materials for varying audiences.
•   Contribute to quarterly reports, including tracking performance against benchmarks and targets for both the donor and headquarters.
•   Providing data to support project communications, such as success stories.
•   Support program learning and other research activities to be led by Research Specialist.
•   Mentor and support Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Assistant in tool development, data cleaning, basic data analysis and other routine monitoring activities.
•   Perform other tasks as necessary as part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s or other advanced qualification in public health, business administration, epidemiology, statistics, or relevant degree with at least 3 years of experience in design and implementation of a performance management system or a bachelor’s qualification with at least five years of relevant experience.
•   Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g., SPSS, Stata, EpiInfo, Access).
•   Excellent writing, communication, computer and organizational skills.
•   Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
•   Ability to work in a team and independently with minimum supervision.
•   Fluent spoken and written English.
•   Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30% of the time

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•   Knowledge of USAID M&E and reporting requirements strongly desired.
•   Experience in human subjects research preferred.
•   Experience supporting donor-funded pre-service midwifery or nursing education or CHPS programs preferred.
•   Experience with District Health Information Management System (DHIMS2) preferred.
•   Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please apply with a cover letter and detailed CV including three referees. Either email applications to:

work2savelives@gmail.com

or post to:

HR Department
PMB 18
Legon
Accra

Closing Date: 19 December, 2014

Job Vacancy For Assistant Project Manager At UNDP (Tamale)

Posted on: December 9th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{UNDP,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Background:
Within the context of developing the national policy and strategy to reinforce the water and sanitation (WASH) sector, the Government of Ghana is addressing the urgent and complementary need in supporting disaster prone communities. To that effect, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, UNDP and WHO have developed a Joint Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Disaster Prone Communities programme (WASH in DPC) for Upper East, Upper West and Northern regions with the objective of improving health and livelihoods in selected disaster prone communities and schools by increasing access to good drinking water and proper sanitation facilities on a sustainable basis.
For this WASH in DPC programme, UN-Habitat, the Convening Agency for the Programme wishes to recruit an Assistant Programme Manager.

Programme Title: Joint UN Programme on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Salary Grade:    SB-5
Duty Station:    Tamale – Northern Region, GHANA
Duration:    (1 year with possibility of extension)
Start Date:    12 January, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   In liaison with the WASH Programme Manager and the Programme Team, the Assistant project manager will perform the following specific tasks:
•   Support the project manager in effective administration of project:
•   work closely with the other WASH specialist experts to support main project in the target communities and the implementing partners;
•   Assist the project manager in the process for a comprehensive baseline information;
•   Gathering, collation and management to inform subsequent activities;
•   Participate in the preparation of guidelines, manuals and operating procedures for all the project components.
•   Operationalizing resilient WASH solutions to increase access to services in disaster prone communities;
•   Be the focal point of the Ghana wash project in the field;
•   Promoting education programmes and awareness of hygiene practices;
•   Support the project in enhancing local capacity in the beneficiary communities.
•   Contribute to measures to enhance the preparedness to disasters;
•   Identify and report emerging needs;
•   Assist with project reviews to identify/initiate complementary actions to meet such needs.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Postgraduate degree in Engineering or Development Studies with particular focus on water and sanitation.
•   Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the field
•   Ability to work under pressure and ability to develop and work within a team
•   Experience in working with administrative and technical local authourities,preferably in elaborating strategic plan and common actions
•   Accra, with frequent travel to the field (Northern region)

Language Requirements: English & Any of the local Northern region languages

Location: Tamale

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: 23 December, 2014

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

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Officer At UNDP

Posted on: December 9th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{UNDP,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Background:
Within the context of developing the national policy and  strategy to reinforce the water and sanitation (WASH) sector, the Government of Ghana is addressing the urgent and complementary need in supporting disaster prone communities. To that effect. UN-Habitat. UNICEF UNDP and WHO have developed a Joint Water, Sanitation and Hygienic Disaster Prone Communities Programme (WASH in DPC) for Upper West and Northern regions with the objective of improving health and  livelihoods in selected disaster prone communities and schools by increasing access to good drinking water and proper sanitation facilities on a substantial basis.
For this WASH in DPC programme, an M&E officer is being sought to be responsible for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme component activilies.II.

Programme Title: Joint UN Programme on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Salary Grade:    SB4
Duty Station:    Accra – Ghana with frequent travel to the field
Duration:    (1 year with possibility of extension)
Start Date:    1st January. 2015
 
Responsibilities:

•   The Monitoring and Evaluation officer will work closely  with the Programme Manager and the Programme team and perform the following tasks;
•   Review survey methods for baseline and monitoring assessment, of WASH infrastructure and practice at the community level
•   Identify the capacity gaps in the field of M&E of implementing partners and recommend remedial actions
•   Support the implementing agencies in establishing a M&E plans for the WASH in DPCs programme that will ensure a successful follow-up of the planned strategies
•   Oversee the design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the programme in collaboration with the national implementing partners
•   Develop a field -monitoring tools (including both quantitative and qualitative methods) and protocols for collecting, cleaning and storing M&E indicator data of the interventions

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Post graduate Degree in social science, environmental health, water and sanitation, or a related field.
•   At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development and implementation of Impact Assessment and M&E frame works and tools (including household level survey).
•   Good understanding of Impact, Monitoring and Evaluation theory and applications
•   Good analytical skills and extensive experience of using statistical packages for data analysis (SPSS. STATA, Nvivo)
•   Experience in producing project reports, training manuals and peer-reviewed publications
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Ability to build trust and develop and maintain effective work relationships

Language Requirements: English & Any of the local Northern region languages

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: 23 December, 2014

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

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Field Enumerator / Data Collectors At CUTS International (Accra and Kumasi)

Posted on: December 8th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{CUTS International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

CUTS International (Accra Ghana) is registered civil society and non-profit organization working in the areas of consumer protection, trade and development, economic regulation and investment, competition policy and law as well as governance. Established in 1983 as a voice of the poor to express their developmental needs and aspirations, CUTS International is a leading Southern voice and face of consumer empowerment through its rights-based approach and activities for influencing the process and content of inclusive growth and development. CUTS has offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Accra, Lusaka, Hanoi, Jaipur and Delhi.

Job Summary

•   Administer and monitor interviews to both consumers and small business holders in communities in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions
•   Adhere to all CUTS field research survey administration and data collection protocols
•   Be honest in all deals whilst on field and also maintain high confidentiality

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have an HND, first degree or its equivalent from a reputable accredited institution
•   Have prior work experience in survey and data collection, as well as working with rural and urban communities
•   Should be fluent and proficient in English, Ga and Twi

Timeline for the application:

•   Application Deadline: Thursday 11th December , 2014
•   Shortlisted applicants would be contacted on Friday 12th December, 2014 for interviewing
•   Orientation for data collectors: Saturday 13th December, 2014. This is will take place at CUTS Office located at 30 Oroko Avenue, Kokomlemle, Accra (Near the Challenge Books/ATTC). In Kumasi, it would be at the KNUST.
•   Date collection/field work: Monday 15th –Friday 19th December, 2014 (Accra and Kumasi)

Location: Accra and Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the above stated requirements and would be available during the stipulation should send an e-mail to:

The Centre Coordinator
CUTS International Accra
30 Oroko Avenue
Kokomlemle-Accra

Or

e-mail: accra@cuts.org

Closing Date: 11 December, 2014

Job Vacancy For Assistant Development Executive At British High Commission

Posted on: December 8th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{British High Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

•   Position: Assistant Development Executive (British High Commission Accra/Scottish Development International)
•   Section: Scottish Development International
•   Grade: A2 (L)
•   Position Type: 1 Year Renewable Contract

Main purpose of job:
To provide high quality administrative support to  Scottish Development International’s (SDI) Regional Manager, Africa, and to support and contribute towards the work of the SDI team by giving help and advice to Scottish companies (ostensibly in the oil and gas sector) keen to do business in west Africa.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve

•   Provide high quality and accurate administrative support including: arranging meetings and travel; monitoring/ordering stationery; accurately inputting contact database details; ensuring that key papers/documents are correctly filed and easily accessible; and overall smooth running of the office.
•   (under guidance) draft responses to basic enquiries; producing effective PowerPoint presentations; and compile simple briefing material.  A key element of the role is to undertake largely desk-based research on behalf of Scottish companies in order to respond to their enquiries.
•   Build a network of contacts that will be useful in the execution of the role and which could support Scottish companies.
•   A knowledge of key considerations of doing business in Ghana is important as is an understanding of some of the challenges that companies looking to do business in Ghana face.
•   Identification and articulation of opportunities for business.
•   An understanding (however basic) of the oil and gas industry and where Scotland’s key strengths lie in this sector is important as is a basic appreciation of Scotland other sectoral strengths (i.e. food and drink; creative industries; education; energy etc)

Qualification Required & Experience

Key competences required for the job:

•   Competence 1: Collaborating and Partnering
•   Competence 2: Delivering a Quality Service
•   Competence 3: Engaging Internationally
•   Competence 4: Building Capability for All

Language requirements:

•   Language: Ghanaian and English. French or Portuguese would be a bonus.
•   Level of language required: Ghanaian (native); English (fluent); French/Portuguese (functional or better)

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

•   Essential on arrival: knowledge of MS Office suite
•   Desirable: some industry experience.

Salary: GHS 1,856 Per Month

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Information for applicants

•   Subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, the appointment will be offered on an initial one year contract.  Thereafter, the appointment will be renewed for periods of 12 months.
•   The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in hana and to pass (or have passed) British High Commission 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 Accra/Scottish Development International is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
•   Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.
•   Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted. Candidates will be required to submit two written letters of reference.
•   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 complete the application form attached. Internal applicants should submit CVs 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 the following email address:

Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

Closing Date: 19 December, 2014

Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No: 1/14 ACC