CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Summary

CARE Ghana seeks a Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist to support an upcoming, USAID-funded, project titled Strengthening Accountability Mechanism (GSAM). The project is designed to improve local governance by strengthening social accountability.

The Specialist will manage the development and implementation of citizen scorecards led by communities and CSOs. S/he will also manage the public dissemination of the scorecards and the public advocacy campaigns led by CSOs and citizens.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Collaborating with local partners in developing and implementing citizen oversight mechanisms of district level capital projects
•   Building capacity of community based CSOs to conduct advocacy and monitoring
•   Developing strategy for citizen engagement and utilization of data to inform community members
•   Overseeing the public dissemination of scorecard results
•   Promoting citizen advocacy campaigns

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Seven or more years of experience in public reform and advocacy
•   Three years of experience in managerial capacity
•   Graduate Degree in political science, sociology, education or other relevant social science discipline
•   Experience with USAID funded projects preferred
•   GHANAIAN NATIONALS PREFERRED

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 20 June, 2014

•   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
•   Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 20th June, 2014.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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