IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. IBIS in Ghana is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to join its dynamic Public Participation in Local Governance Programme (PPLG)

Team to facilitate the implementation of a DANIDA-funded programme. The overall objective of the programme is to ensure that poor and vulnerable people, especially women, are organised and actively involved in shaping policies, influencing priorities and resource allocation at local and national level for more equitable development.

Duty Station: Based at the Programme Office in Tamale (Northern Region).
Reporting to: PPLG Programme Director (Based in Tamale)
Job Purpose: In collaboration with relevant partners and other staff and under the guidance of the PPLG Programme Director, the Programme Facilitator will work to ensure the effective planning and implementation of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

•  Facilitate the identification of issues on governance and poverty reduction to feed into national policy debate.
•  Collaborate with other programmes of IBIS in Ghana and Partners to share lessons learnt and advocate on various issues relating to governance and poverty reduction.
•  Facilitate the process of linking cross cutting issues to local governance and integrated into the PPLG programme and partners’ activities.
•  Assist in the identification of potential civil society partners for the programme and contribute to the development of the capacity of partners to enhance local governance
•  Support programme partners to develop and implement appropriate interventions and in budgeting, accounting, auditing and reporting according to IBIS guidelines, etc.
•  Implement such other tasks as may be required from time to time in line with the overall objectives of the programme and IBIS in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum academic requirement is a first degree in Development Studies, Sociology or Political Science. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
•  Very good knowledge of the workings of the structures of decentralised and local governance system in Ghana; especially issues of participation, transparency and democratic accountability. Of particular importance will be knowledge of the issues of women and youth participation in policy and political processes both at the local and national levels.
•  At least 3 years experience in facilitating CSOs or Community level (community action plans) processes including training and capacity building using participatory methodologies.
•  A sound knowledge of policy advocacy and lobbying is necessary.
•  Gender awareness and sensitivity in programming is essential in this position.
•  Experience with managing, co-ordinating, implementing and reporting on project activities of CSOs and CBOs is essential.
•  Good understanding of languages such as Dagbanli, Gonja and other local languages in the North is an advantage.
•  Hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
•  Excellent writing and communication skills very essential.
•  Must be a team player – culturally sensitive, respecting the views of others without necessarily compromising on one’s own.

You will be joining a dynamic team of committed professionals working in a supportive team environment where gender and diversity are valued. The post attracts a good remuneration and benefits package.

Location: Tamale, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Application forms and other relevant data can be downloaded from:

http://www.resourceintermediariesghana.com/jobs/apply.php

Closing Date: 06 April 2013