The general responsibility of the Logistics and Survey Information Officer is to design the guidelines for partner organizations/service providers to prepare their logistics proposals for the implementation of the NTS.

He/She should also monitor the use of materials procured for field data collection as well as evaluate the use of materials and equipment in field data collection by partner organizations. He/She should also monitor and evaluate materials and equipment used in the entire targeting process.

Key Responsibilities
The Logistics and Survey Information Officer will perform the following duties;

•   Design guidelines for the procurement and use of equipment and materials for the entire targeting process,
•   Prepare a logistics and survey management plan
•   Assess and monitor the logistics plans submitted by partner organizations, taking into account the following steps that together represent the Timeline for Data Collection:
1) Recruitment of Area Coordinators, Supervisors, Editors, Interviewers and support staff;
2) Field star cascaded training (inducing field trail and post training testing);
3) List of personnel  including  Enumerators,  Editors and Supervisors
4) Preparation and updating of maps (including putting of geographical coordinates on the maps); and
5) Preparation of daily schedules and route maps by Supervisor and targeting teams.
•   Prepare the logistics  for the Public Information Campaign.
•   Supervise the proper distribution of Targeting Forms, area maps, timetable of survey and other material to the field staff.
•   Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in monitoring the use of logistics
•   Undertake any other assignment by the NTU Coordinator

Reporting Responsibility
In the discharge of his/her duties, the Logistics and Survey Information officer will report to the Logistics and Operations Specialist. He/she will prepare and submit quarterly reports to Operation and Logistics Specialist.

Duration of Assignment
The Contract will last for one (1) year initially, but renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor's Degree in management, administration or related field; a Master's Degree and Professional Qualifications in supplies management are added advantages.
•   A Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in the field operations and logistics preferably in social protection programmes.
•   Excellent knowledge of computer applications especially the Microsoft Office suite.
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment.
•   Ability to handle multiple projects under time and resource pressure.
•   The applicant should be a solution-oriented person with excellent managerial skills.
•   Demonstrated ability to build, manage and work in a team and work under pressure.
•   National/international experience in Social Protection is an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested individuals are requested to submit typewritten letters and curriculum vitae (CV) for the positions described above.

THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
P.O.BOX MBO 186
ACCRA, GHANA

Closing Date: 09 December, 2012

•   Letters should clearly be marked "MoGCSP - NTU Personnel"
•   For further enquiries, contact the MoGCSP or the National Coordinator, GSOP (tel: 0302-770246)