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.

Duty Station: Tamale (Northern Region)
Reporting to: Director of Policy Advocacy Programme
Responsibility: Grassroot Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP)
Associates: Programme Officers
External Relations: NGO Leaders, Government Agencies, SEND –GHANA Professional Associates/Consultants and Media

Objectives of Position: To help contribute towards SEND’s integrated Grassroot Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP) in targeted regions and communities

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

•   Act as Administrative Head of the Regional PM&E Network for Upper East Region
•   Plan and undertake policy and budget research activities
•   Plan and lead advocacy activities at district and regional level in the Upper East Region
•   Supervise, mentor and provide support to FNGOs, DCMCs, Field Officers and interns
•   Ensure effective working relationship with relevant government agencies and officials
•   Provide capacity building support to members of the Regional Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Network.
•   Provide support to programme development and fundraising activities.
•   Work with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to track project outputs, outcomes and impact.
•   Prepare progress, annual and end of project reports for donors
•   Provide regular update to the Director of Policy Advocacy Programmes on all programming issues
•   In collaboration with Regional PM & E Chairperson, plan and organize quarterly Regional PM & E Meetings.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant Social Sciences (e.g. Economics, Statistics or Development Studies etc)
•   Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on budget research and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance.
•   Sound knowledge of tools, research methods and policy issues in social accountability, budget research, and good governance promotion.
•   Strong research and writing skills
•   Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
•   Possess good media relationship skills
•   Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational and time management skills
•   Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
•   Track record in fundraising is an advantage
•   Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
•   Experience in leading a team
•   Must have a valid driver’s license
•   Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Location: Tamale

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

Email: career@sendwestafrica.org

Kindly use the Job Title as the ‘Subject’ of the e-mail.

Closing Date: 27 July, 2015

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