SEND-Ghana in partnership with the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Credit Unions Association of Ghana (CUA Gh Ltd) is commencing the implementation of a 5- year Food Security through Co-operatives in Northern Ghana (FOSTERING) Project. The goal of the project is to increase sustainable, gender equitable food security for over 42,000 women and men in eight districts in the Eastern Corridor of Northern Ghana (East-Gonja, Kpandai, Nanumba South, Nanumba North, Krachi-Nchumuru, Zabzugu, Tatale-Sangule and Chereponi). The project tackles directly four key areas of improving food security and sustainable economic growth for small-holder farmers: improving production; better marketing of products; expansion of household activities into off-season businesses; and access to finance.

The following positions are required to join the current team in the implementation of the project. Interested persons with the required skills and experience are welcome to apply.

Job Title: Programme Officer (Livelihoods and Food Security)
Reporting To: Director of Livelihoods and Food Security Development
Associates: Programme Officers GELAP

Objectives of the position: To ensure maximum coordination of SEND programme activities in the Eastern Corridor

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

•   Shall be responsible for preparing annual and semi-annual plans for FOSTERING Project and other SEND livelihood related activities in the Eastern Corridor
•   Support all FOSTERING staff in their preparation of semi-annual and annual work plans
•   Should be responsible for reviewing and updating all work plans including the FOSTERING Project Implementation Plan (PIP)
•   Ensure that adequate preparations are made for all specialists and advisory services to the project

Monitoring and Evaluation

•   Ensure that programme monitoring plans and activities are implemented
•   Monitor the utilization and management of programme resources and ensure they are effectively used
•   Participate in the development of tools for various monitoring activities including various programmes, resources and activities
•   Support M&E officer in the execution of his/her roles and
•   Produce regular reports on programmes and projects and submit same to the  Director of Livelihoods and Food Security Development
•   Supervise and receive reports from all officers in the programme
•   Assist in the development of proposals for sourcing funding for programmes and projects.
•   Ensure that all requirements of each programme or project are adhered to

Financial Management and accountability

•   Ensure compliance with all agreements with donors and partners
•   Be signatory to the operational bank accounts in the Eastern Corridor
•   Ensure that budgets and financial reports are submitted in a timely manner to the Finance and Administrative Manager
•   Review and approve all budgets and expenditures for programmes
•   Ensure that all staff adhere to tenets of the  financial management manual

Human Resource Management

•   Appraise staff and prepare reports for Director of Livelihoods and Food Security Development
•   Manage the performance of staff in the programme
•   Ensure staff adhere to tenets of the Human Resource Manual
•   Manage Human Resource in his/her centre
•   Provide support to all short-term consultants in the execution of their assignments
•   To ensure effective team work among the staff

Gender Mainstreaming

•   Ensure that staff adhere to gender mainstreaming policy
•   Ensure monitoring and reporting of the implementation of the gender policy
•   Ensure programme activities and staff management are gender sensitive

Representation

•   Representative of the livelihood programme of SEND in the Eastern Corridor
•   Represent the Eastern Corridor on PMT of SEND and PMC and PAC of FOSTERING
•   Participate in national activities organized by SEND

SEND’s Downward Accountability

•   Ensure that financial and relevant programme information is posted on SEND’s Downward accountability notice boards by project and field officers every quarter
•   Participate in radio and town-hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months
•   Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor

Location: Salaga, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

All applications should be sent to jobs@sendwestafrica.org quoting the job title in the subject area.

Closing Date: 13 September, 2013