SEND - GHANA is the oldest of the three affiliate national NGOs (i.e. SEND-Liberia and SEND Sierra Leone) establishedby the Social Enterprise Development of Foundation of West Africa ( SEND West Africa). SEND West Africa was founded in Ghana in August, 1998 to promote livelihood security, equality of women and men and accountable and transparent governance. The target groups of SEND’s programs are mostly women, youth and farmers in conflict prone , resource poor and difficult to reach communities in each country.

Job Summary

•   Monitor and support focal NGOS and District Citizens Monitoring Committees (DCMC) to implement GELAP  and other programmes that may be developed
•   Report on programme activities from the zonal level
•   Undertake training of FNGOs and DCMCs
•   Support local level action research work of SEND
•   Write articles for publication in SEND’S newsletter(Citizen’s Watch)
•   Support lobbying activities of SEND’S GELAP in the district
•   Train community partners on advocacy and human rights issues
•   Undertake networking at the zonal level

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree or equivalent experience in Social Science ( Community Development, Social Work, Sociology), Economics or other related subject
•   Minimum of two years’ work experience in policy research and advocacy.
•   Sound knowledge of research tools and methods
•   Strong research and writing skills
•   Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
•   Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational and time management skills
•   Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
•   Experience in working as a  team
•   Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Location: Wa, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the:-

HR Manager,
A 28 Regimanuel Estates,
Nungua Barrier,
Sakumono, Accra

or email:-

career@sendwestafrica.org

Kindly use the title of the position as the ‘Subject’ of the mail.

Closing Date: 10 November, 2014

SEND-GHANA is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.