Global Communities, a Non-Governmental Organization, is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Governance Coordinator for the 5-year USAID funded RING project. RING (Resiliency in  Northern  Ghana) is  a USAID  Feed  the  Future  (FtF) project  designed  to  contribute  to  Government  of  Ghana  (GoG) efforts  to  reduce  poverty  and  improve  the  nutritional  status  of  vulnerable  populations.  Specifically,  RING  works  to  improve  the livelihood  and nutritional  status  of  vulnerable  households  in  17 target districts of Ghana’s Northern  Region.  Consistent  with  USAID  Forward  principles  of  direct  support  to  host  governments  to  the  maximum extent  possible,  RING’s  interventions  are  implemented  through  a  collaborative  approach  with  the  District Assemblies  (DAs)  in  the Northern  Region  and  with  the  Northern  Region  Coordinating  Council  (NRCC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Governance Coordinator will deliver needed capacity building and technical assistance on the RING project as a member of the governance team. This position will support the implementation of district and community level capacity building strategy. His/her main duties shall include:

•   Provide support to the design, procurement and monitoring of governance Sub-contracts.
•   Assist with the annual district work planning processes
•   Design concept notes for innovative governance interventions for approval and  implementation under RING
•   Facilitate process for cross-district learning by documenting and sharing of best practices across RING districts through workshops and experience-sharing visits to districts.
•   Assist in documenting best practices of livelihoods intervention implementation in all RING districts
•   Provide support to Field Coordinators in the technical assistance, capacity building and monitoring efforts for RING implementing departments of the District Assemblies as needed.
•   Assist the Senior Management Systems Advisor to prepare technical and programmatic reports as required
•   Participate in periodic component activity review sessions and best practices meetings involving the district implementing departments
•   Work with all the RING programming staff to integrate ag/livelihoods, nutrition, and WASH and into the governance activities.
•   Work with the M&E team, NRCC and DAs to facilitate monitoring and evaluation; reporting and system improvements
•   Must be able to act as SMSA when required

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties on the RING project.  Global Communities reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time. This position reports to the Senior Management Systems Advisor.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES/REQUIREMENTS

•   Proficiency in English (written and verbal) and effective communication and interpersonal skills
•   Computer literate  and proficient in all Microsoft Office software
•   Efficient and proactive  in the delivery of set targets within stipulated deadlines
•   Punctuality, commitment to work ethics, and adaptive to change
•   Excellent analytical skill and attention to detail.
•   Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree, preferable in development studies, urban development, social development, Management , political science with at least 10 years post qualification experience or Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Planning, Management and at least 5 years post qualification experience 2 years of which must be governance related
•   At least five years relevant working experience, preferably with the Government of Ghana (GoG), and demonstrated ability to work with local NGOs.
•   Written and spoken English language proficiency preferred
•   Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines.
•   Ability to speak two Ghanaian languages (preferably Northern region dialects) is a plus
•   Ability and willingness to travel locally

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:-

hrghana@ghanaresiliency.org

Closing Date: 26 May, 2015