Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

Management Systems Specialists (0014) - 12 positions;4 to be located in each of Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga Offices).

CHF International is seeking an experienced Management Systems Specialist to assist with the development and implementation of the Program Support System component which includes human resource management, capacity building, financial and procurement management.

This position will aim at establishing systems for providing technical support for improving capabilities of the participating District Assemblies (DA) on human resource management, capacity building, financial and procurement management.

This component will also complement the RING project through monitoring, evaluation, research, data management, documentation and dissemination.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/he will report to the Local Governance Finance Specialist, coordinating with other Technical Advisors in the project and must have:

•  Higher Degree in Finance/HR or equivalent;at least 6 years in human resource management, capacity building, financial and procurement management;
•  experience working in an organization which has managed national or regional level livelihoods programs;
•  Demonstrated ability in identifying and managing regional or national level partnerships;
•  Strong analytical skills;
•  Knowledge on research, M&E systems will be an added advantage;
•  Proficient in MS-office and ERP solutions;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both as a team member and independently;
•  Excellent documentation skills;
•  Fluent in English written and spoken;
•  Able and willing to live in challenging environments and travel in rough conditions and terrain up to 25% of time.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)