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Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor (FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All)

Posted on: January 20th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,MA/MSc/MPA,2 years,31 Jan-2022};

Project Brief

“FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All” strives for a more open, inclusive and sustainable approach to AI. To enhance key conditions for local AI, the initiative is pursuing the goals of removing entry barriers to AI by supporting the development of quality and open datasets, strengthening local technical know-how on AI and developing policy frameworks that promote ethical AI and innovative local AI solutions.

Scope of the Role

The Technical Advisor will manage activities with a focus on establishing and managing collaboration between FAIR Forward and stakeholders in Ghana, contribute to strengthening local technical know-how on AI, contribute to removing entry barriers to AI and providing professional
advisory services on the development of policy frameworks that promote ethical and innovative AI solutions.

Tasks

• Manage the development and implementation of project initiatives including setting up and steering of innovative pilots on AI, e.g. on
“Access to Training Data and AI Technologies for Local Innovation” to boost AI’s role in supporting sustainable agriculture, energy and in
combatting climate change.
• Cooperate with stakeholders on AI, mainly government institutions, the private sector and civil society organizations in Ghana including high-level negotiations with international and national institutions and comanagement of joint initiatives.
• Provide advice on “Ethical AI Policy Frameworks” to government partner institutions and manage cooperation on this goal with international partners such as “Smart Africa” and United Nations Global Pulse.
• Support the coordination and scaling up of activities with other digital projects of GIZ in Ghana, mainly the Digital Transformation Center.
Support the management of subcontractors and supervision of events, consultancies and studies on AI in Ghana.
• Ensure knowledge transfer within the global implementing team of FAIR Forward and provide inputs for various project reports including annual
reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum requirement MA/MSc/MPA in economics, political sciences, computer sciences, technology policy, international relations, studies related to sustainable human development with a focus on digital topics, or other fields in an area related to the project objectives
• At least 2-5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Several years of professional experience in the area of Artificial Intelligence or data science or related fields such as data application
for development (data4development)
• Professional experience in project management, preferably in a development cooperation context and in international contexts
• Professional experience in advisory services and in innovative event and project management
• Preferably, work experience in policy advice on digital development / digital transformation with governmental partners
• Ability to take responsibility and work on own initiative while having a tight time schedule
• Team oriented, analytical and communicative skills, also in crosscountry, cross-cultural teams

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2022/FAIR-AI/01/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 31 January, 2022

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor

Posted on: January 4th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Master/MSc,5 years,05 Jan-2022};

GIZ Ghana is seeking to recruit a Technical Advisor for a Governance for Inclusive Development (GOVID) project.

Project Brief

• The Governance for Inclusive Development Program is supporting the Government of Ghana in Domestic Revenue Mobilisation, Public Financial
Management and Accountability. With additional Co-Funding by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UK we will provide additional support in Combatting Illicit Financial Flows.
• The objective will be to improve detection, investigation and prosecution capacities of partners such as EOCO, FIC etc. Further regional and
international cooperation of IFF institutions will be strengthened and the Civil Society to raise awareness for IFF

Scope of the Role

• The Technical Advisor Serious and Organised Crime will be part of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Component of the
Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID) Programme.
• The job will entail working with national institutions and law enforcement agencies, such as the Financial Intelligence Center, the Economic and Organized Crime Office, the Ghana Revenue Authority and other relevant state and non-state actors including civil society organizations
to improve the collaboration and capacity of SOC-related institutions and thereby increase resilience to SOC within Ghana, and reduced
SOC threats.
• agencies that work across the chain and enhance interagency collaboration as well as regional cooperation

Tasks

• Design, coordinate and implement capacity building measures with partner institutions to strengthen structures and systems that combat serious and organized crime.
• Analyse and prioritise, in collaboration with national partners, reform areas to address issues identified in the GIABA evaluation reports, among others.
• Contribute to the development and timely implementation of agreed measures in close collaboration with colleagues and partners.
• Design and implement measures to improve civil society’s advocacy role and monitor the implementation grant agreements to civil society.
• Monitor the implementation of activities and contribute to the reporting, knowledge management and lessons-learned analysis for the GovID Programme.
• Design, prepare and facilitate workshops, seminars and other events, engage in regular dialogue, cooperation and networks with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master/MSc Degree (or higher) in economics, finance, law or related fields
• At least five (5) years of professional work experience in combatting illicit financial flows or SOC related matters
• Minimum two years of professional experience in international cooperation and in consulting to high-level partners from politics and public administration
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks independently related to design, planning and implementation of programme,
managing data, reporting
• Motivated team player with an organized, independent, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach.
• Working experience with development organizations, public sector institutions, or local government actors
• Excellent command of the English language (written & spoken).

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/GovID/12/02. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider
application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 05 January, 2022

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Regional Accountability Advisor

Posted on: December 15th, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Upper West,Full-Time,GH,Masters/MSc Degree ,5 years,21 Dec-2021};

Project Brief

• Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID) operating at the national and sub-national seeks to contribute to the development of governance by improving transparency, internal accountability, participation, and delivery of public services

Scope of the Role

• The Regional Accountability Advisor will supervise the Accountability Component work in the region, enhancing the internal audit processes, Audit Committees, support to Ghana Audit Service and ensuring the development of accountability mechanisms in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will also be extended to marginalized groups.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for the implementation of accountability activities in districts under his/her region in close collaboration with IAA, GAS and CSOs Support partners like IAA, GAS, AC, and CSOs in organising activities and facilitating trainings in the districts.
• Support Collaboration, Networking and Knowledge sharing amongst key partners at the Regional Level
• Ensure implemented activities are in line with the GIZ quality standards
• Contribute to the programme’s short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as well as contribute to the programme’s monitoring, reporting and knowledge management

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters/MSc Degree and technical expertise in Planning, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other relevant discipline
• In-depth knowledge of Ghana’s decentralisation system.
• Knowledge and working experience in the area of Accountability.
• 5 years professional experience in working with partners or topics related to IAA, GAS, AC or CSOs.
• Working experience with GIZ, similar development organizations and local government actors
• Ability to work remotely and communicate activities to line manager
• Ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing
• Excellent knowledge of the English language

Location: Upper West

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/GovID/12/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your
application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 21 December, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Junior Administrative Officer

Posted on: December 15th, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,BA/Bsc,1 year,22 Dec-2021};

Project Brief

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, was charged with the responsibility to coordinate and provide overall guidance for the negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AFCFTA Support Programme advises the latter.

Scope of the Role

The junior administrative officer is primarily responsible for providing basic technical support for the project and working in close collaboration with the project leads towards the achievement of project goals.

Your Tasks

• Organize conferences, workshops, trainings for the project including provision of logistics, preparation of the agenda, documents, and presentations, as well as writing of minutes.
• Make travel arrangements (hotels, flights, etc.), including reimbursement documents for travels.
• Coordinate purchase of equipment supplies and materials.
• Prepare the documentation for contracts, services and/or purchases.
• Participate in the planning, execution and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other events held within the framework of the project.
• Comply with the regulations regarding accounting, contracts and purchases according to internal processes and rules (P&R) Organize and update archives and documentation in compliance of GIZ knowledge management, manage, check and update the inventory of project office.
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualification Required & Experience

• BA/Bsc administration, social science or similar area
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Good organizational and writing skills.
• Experience in office management and administrative tasks
• Good interpersonal, management and communication skills
• Strong command of English language (both written and oral) is required; knowledge of German language is an asset.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Rendering result orientated performance
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/AfCFTA/12/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider
application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 22 December, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Local Governance Specialist

Posted on: December 6th, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,09 Dec-2021};

Background

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has signed a contribution agreement with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for a six-year project entitled Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL). PMI-WILL intends to contribute to improved quality of life for women and girls, in particular those from marginalized groups, in Benin, Cambodia, Ghana, Sri Lanka and Zambia. The project will use a two-pronged approach to achieve this goal:

• increasing the participation and enhancing the role of women as leaders and decision-makers in local governance
• increasing the effectiveness of local governments in delivering inclusive, gender-responsive public services.

FCM will implement the project in collaboration with national Local Government Associations (LGAs) in each country, selected local governments (LGs)/municipalities and other selected partners, including relevant Ministries, CSOs and women’s rights organizations. FCM will mobilize Canadian municipal practitioners and elected officials from FCM’s membership to provide peer-to-peer technical assistance.

The project office will be based in Ghana and covering all target countries, supported by FCM head office in Ottawa, Canada.

Purpose

• Under the direction of the Project Director and working in collaboration with the other members of the team, the Local Governance Specialist is responsible for program-wide local governance strengthening by ensuring capacity development of LGs/LGAs and improvement of gender-responsive and inclusive service delivery in the project countries.
• Working closely with the Canadian Project Manager, the Gender Specialist, Canadian Municipal volunteers and LGA National Project Coordinators (NPCs), the Local Governance Specialist will support the partner LGAs with planning and implementing the agreed project activities.
• S/he will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Sharing strategy, particularly related to Inclusive Service Delivery Initiatives and will contribute to the preparation of project reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the design and plan the implementation of program-wide Local Governance strengthening particularly for Gender-responsive and inclusive service delivery and improving the enabling environment for inclusive governance in the project countries;
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to NPCs, LGAs, local governments and other partners;
• Work closely with the Canadian Project Manager to guide and support Canadian municipal volunteers and consultants who provide technical assistance to project partners and stakeholders and follow-up on recommendations and commitments;
• Facilitate collaboration between and among NPCs, LGAs and other partners in the planning, design and delivery of inclusive, gender-responsive activities and the exchange of knowledge and good practices between project partners;
• Support the development of methodology and tools for inclusive service delivery and consultation mechanisms
• Assist in the development and management of institutional relations with program partners working at the local, and national level in project countries and with regional and global networks as required;
• Along with the Gender Equality Specialist, contribute to the development of annual planning and budgeting particularly for the gender-responsive and inclusive service delivery objectives of the program and foster collaboration, ensure coherence and build synergy between all project components;
• Coordinate with the PMI-WILL Team and Project Partners to set objectives, collect baseline data, support implementation of activities and measure progress towards objectives;
• Ensure accurate documentation and develop narrative reports on gender-responsive and inclusive service delivery activities in coordination with program staff, including contributing to Knowledge Products;
• Actively support PMI-WILL’s Gender Equality and Environmental Sustainability Strategies and ensure all Local Governance activities include consideration of these cross-cutting themes;
• Represent PMI-WILL in meetings as required;
• Jointly manage and supervise the Ghana program officer, including setting clear objectives, establishing performance standards, and empowering team members to meet program targets;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director that are consistent with the overall scope of the position.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Education and Experience Required

• A minimum of ten (10) years related experience on topics of local governance with a focus on gender-responsive and inclusive governance;
• An advanced university degree in Political Science, Sociology, Development and/or Conflict Studies or related program;
• Demonstrated experience in design, management and monitoring of local public policies or programs and local government capacity development;
• Knowledge of results-based project management principles, and preferably experience working on international cooperation projects;
• Demonstrated understanding of local government legislation, policies and processes in the context of decentralization and devolution of authority;
• Experience in planning, tracking and monitoring of processes and actions of the management of local government development and citizen participation, with emphasis on inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Experience facilitating sensitive inter-cultural dialogue between multiple stakeholders and local government officials;
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams;
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment;
• High degree of initiative, responsibility, and the ability to relate to people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• All applicants must be residents of Ghana or legally eligible to work in Ghana
• Position is based in Accra, but will require regular travel nationally and internationally.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Ghana without sponsorship

Language Requirements

• Bilingual English/French.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your cover letters, resumes and salary expectations prior to the deadline to the following email address:

careers.cisal@fcm.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview. All the applications will be kept on file for six months following the hiring.

Closing Date: 09 December, 2021

Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor (Ghana Heart Initiative)

Posted on: December 2nd, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,08 Dec-2021};

Project Brief

• The Ghana Heart Initiative aims at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) at tertiary, secondary and primary levels of care in Ghana.
• Implemented in close cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service since 2018, the GHI seeks to sustainably improve treatment standards, capacity of health professionals as well as data management on CVDs.
• Following a successful 2-year pilot in Greater Accra region, the GHI has begun a rollout into ten (10) additional regions of Ghana until the end of 2023

Scope of the Role

• The Technical Advisor M&E is responsible for implementing daily operational aspects of monitoring; supporting data collection, analyzing data, summarizing results and reporting same to project team; quality assurance and improvement of all data related aspects of the project; as well as maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved partners, institutions and GIZ as related to databased monitoring

Your Tasks

• Update the M&E framework of the project on a regular basis, including indicators based on the data analysed and activities
implemented and shares the findings with the team to ensure timely implementation of the project
• Support the development and revision of data collection procedures and measurement tools, analyse all collected data and provide timely
reports on findings to team, partners and other relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Prepare presentations based on the collected data and findings as required Support the collection of data at the health facility level related to the project and provides technical assistance to the health information officers to improve the data collection process and usage of data
• Review the quality of data collection tools, data collection methods, existing data and other aspects of M&E and provides necessary
suggestions for improvement
• Support the development and/or finalization of project operational plans and ensure timely updates based on activities completed. Support
progress reporting activities including reviews and evaluation
• Develop and maintain contact with all important stakeholders and management teams working on DHIMS-2

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree (minimum first degree) in Statistics, Economics, International development.
• At least three (3) years’ professional experience in an M&E position implementing M&E systems related to international development
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office programmes especially excel).
• Good working knowledge of statistical packages such as SPSS or STATA and other digital tools.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data analyses methods producing structured reports from datasets.
• Experience in managing M&E systems of projects from initiation to closeout including design, implementation, and operation.
• Experience with working in multicultural and multisectoral environments, with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/GHI/11/01.

Closing Date: 13 December, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy For Project Manager

Posted on: November 8th, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{SNV Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,7 years,18 Nov-2021};

Job Description

• The Project Manager is part of SNV Country Office Team.
• The Project Manager leads and manages the planning, implementation of all components of the WASH Project within scope, budget, timeline and required quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders.
• The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards, SNV`s approach to project management and donor regulations, in order to achieve high quality, be compliant and achieve the agreed results and deliverables of the project.
• He/she shall ensures the project objectives and results are achieved with quality and to the expectation of the donor.
• He/she will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight of the project, including and among others, ensuring the timely and successful implementation of SNV’s work, reporting of activities and project deliverables, and overall coordination of the project in the implementing districts.

Duties & Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the following:

Project set-up and design

• Initiates contract handover from the Business Development Team. Sets up and communicates administrative, governance, accounting, HR, M&E structures and procedures for the project. Initiates implementation of the project plan upon approval of donor(s) and/or country director, in accordance to the SNV project management procedures, relevant SNV structures and procedures, accounting principles, donor requirements and contracted commitments.

Project Management

• Leads, manages and motivates the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders. Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, monitors and reviews their progress and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set. Manages project closure and evaluation process including hand-over of complete and up-to-date project file to Sector Leader, Country Director and Business Development unit based on project management procedures.

Project quality assurance

• Takes responsibility for the (technical) content of a project, ensures quality of the deliverables and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards.

Contract Management & Project Accounting

• Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor, sub-grant, sub-consultancy and partner. Ensures that approval for, coding and booking of all expenditures is done according to the relevant procedures and authorization levels. Prepares, accounts for, manages and reports on project budget (and revisions thereof). Discusses and obtains approval of donor for contract / budget deviations. Ensures security and (financial risk) mitigation (incl. due diligence). Fully understands procurement and comply with requirements and contracts.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Guides, develops, coaches and motivates team members and prepares resource estimation based on forecast in order to attract and recruit (SNV staff, consultants and/or service providers). Advises HR and country management on contract conditions for consultants and service providers within guidelines and project budget.

Business development

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with the team, external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding. Signals and acts on potential for positioning, innovation, upscaling and potential follow up on projects. Timely recognizes and analyses threats and makes sure relevant colleagues are informed.

Analysis & Reporting

• Ensures collection, consolidation and review of project information, according to SNV’s monitoring and evaluation guidelines. Analyses and provides advice to management how to incorporate the new insights/best practices into the organization’s policies and practices.

Knowledge Development

• Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results. Develops knowledge by attending workshops and conferences. Ensures lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice. When applicable can be appointed as (national) focal point of an expertise network.
Qualifications

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in International development, Business Administration, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Sustainable Development or related field;
• Have at least seven (7) years’ experiences in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector programmes in rural, peri-urban and urban environments and inter-sectoral working relationships, including within the environmental sciences, health and education development sector.
• Experience in Governance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Hands-on experience working with national/regional/district structures to implement sustainable WASH programmes.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and strategic alliances (Bilateral/Multilateral Donors, Local NGOs, Regional Bodies)
• Substantial experience establishing and managing donor relations;

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 18 November, 2021

Job Vacancy For Field Officer

Posted on: November 3rd, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF),Fielmuo Sissala West District ,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,01 Dec-2021};

The Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF) is a private Foundation headquartered in Portland, Oregon State in the U.S.A. Established in 2010, the Foundation provides direct assistance and grants to support Agriculture, Livelihoods, Health, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in marginalized and deprived communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

VVF has supported programs in over 22 countries since its inception. In Ghana, the Foundation has contributed significantly towards poverty reduction in the Fielmuo community in theUpper West region of Ghana. Fielmuo is located in the Sissala West district and about 150km drive north of Wa-the Upper West regional capital. VVF has facilitated the provision of safe drinking water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), education, health and vocational skills training to over 14,237 people in 36 communities in the Sissala West and Lambussie districts.

In 2018 VVF developed a 10-year strategy under the theme ‘Integrated Program for Poverty Reduction and Social Transformation’ (IMPREST). The goal of the program is to contribute to poverty reduction, improved wellbeing and resilience of vulnerable populations through the implementation of multi-sectorial programs namely, Education and Child Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Livelihood, Food Security and Empowerment of Women. We are searching for a self-motivated person to recruit as Field Officer to coordinate VVF activities in a cluster of communities within the Lambussie and Sissala West district.

Position: Field Officer
Location: Fielmuo Sissala West District
Reporting to: Program Coordinators
Relationships:WASH Office and other Field Officers

2.1: Roles and responsibilities of the field officer

Reporting to the program coordinators, the Field Officer shall coordinate all VVF activities within the communities where he/she shall be assigned.

2.1.1 Community/stakeholder mobilization

• Participate in the identification and enrolment of communities in the program
• Observe community entry protocols in new communities
• Mobilize stakeholders and beneficiaries to participate in program activities of LIFE, E-CLIP and WASH Programs
• Facilitate the setting up of program structures such as the VSLA, FBO’s, Drama groups etc
• Serve as a link between VVF and the target communities
• Identify and work closely with opinion leaders and traditional and religious leaders in the communities
• Sensitize communities on the various interventions and strategies of the foundation
• Represent VVF at community level meetings in consultation with the coordinator or supervisor

2.1.2 Training, mentorship and coaching

• Work with coordinators to develop training materials
• Facilitate training of beneficiaries on activities that relates to LIFE, WASH and E-CLIP programs
• Support project structures to develop and implement action plans
• Facilitate the development and strengthening of child abuse reporting channels
• Provide psychosocial counseling to extremely vulnerable and depressed children
• Strengthen capacity of community-based protection systems to respond to child rights concerns
• Mainstream gender and protection concepts and principles in all programs
• Provide technical support to farmers to increase the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices

2.1.3 Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting

• Participate in developing quarterly and annual work plans and budgets
• Ensure effective implementation of project work plans in a timely manner
• Ensure effective and consistent use of M&E tools in data collection
• Facilitate the distribution of teaching and learning materials to schools
• Document success stories, best practices and lessons learned from program implementation
• Prepare and share weekly, monthly and activity based reports with supervisors
• Participate in project accountability platforms including the project steering committee and staff

2.1.4 Stakeholder engagement and partnerships

• Build rapport with beneficiary communities, traditional authorities, government agencies, CSOs and Private sector actors
• Represent VVF at stakeholder meetings in consultation with supervisor (s)

2.1.5 Other Duties

• Support in carrying out administrative and support functions from time to time
• Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or VVF management

Qualification Required & Experience

3.1 Profile and experience of the post-holder

• Degree in Agronomy, Development Studies, Social Sciences or relevant area or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years’ experience working in similar position with a non-profit organization
• Ability to ride a motor bike for long distances
• Ability to work in multi-ethnic and culturally diverse stakeholders
• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English required
• Ability to Speak Sissali and/or Dagaare language will be an advantage
• Strong commitment to improving the well-being of families in rural communities
• Basic computer skills in word and excel

Location: Fielmuo Sissala West District

How To Apply For The Job

In a single document, please submit your CV and cover letter including salary expectations to the recruiting team at:

admin@vvf-ghana.org

Closing Date: 01 December, 2021

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female Candidates and kindly encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Country Director

Posted on: November 2nd, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{ActionAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,12 Nov-2021};

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of a Country Director.

Role Overview:

The Country Director (CD) provides vision, leadership, management, and effective high-level national representation for ActionAid Ghana in line with established policies, principles, and operating practices of ActionAid International.

The CD role requires broad organizational experience, thus enabling the post-holder to manage large teams, as well as deep knowledge across a professional discipline in development that enables the post-holder to make significant improvements to policies and processes that lead to long-term success of ActionAid Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualification & Experience:

The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies or a development related field and at least 10 years proven track record with a minimum of 5 years in a top management position in development work or poverty alleviation programmes with proven initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in a changing environment.

• Demonstrated top management expertise, including proven ability to develop the capacities of multi-disciplinary professional teams undertaking comprehensive poverty alleviation strategies.
• Proven experience in managing complex financial control and management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and long-term planning and the ability to ensure that operational plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives.
• Proven experience of working and negotiating with Government officials and/or donors at all levels.
• Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques including demonstrated expertise in at least one specialist development field.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and fluency of local languages is an advantage to the role.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving, and crisis, conflict, and risk management skills.
• Fundraising skills with proven track record in contract management from bilateral and multilateral donors.

Job Circumstances:

This is a five (5) year contract employment, renewable for five (5) years on national terms and conditions. The role involves frequent travel within and outside Ghana.

Salary Level: SM 6

Location: Accra with travels within Ghana

How to Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

cdghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 12 November, 2021

Job Vacancy For Protocol/RSO Assistant

Posted on: October 18th, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{U. S. Embassy,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Oct-2021};

The U.S. Embassy is seeking eligible applicants for the position of Protocol/RSO Assistant. The work schedule for this position is full time 40 hours per week.

Duties

• Under the Supervision of Chief Of Mission Office Management Specialist (COM OMS), the incumbent serves as primary Contact Management Database (CMD) manager and is responsible for maintaining the Mission’s Contact Management Database and coordinating training programs for Regional Security Officer (RSO) nominated International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) and Regional Training Center candidates.
• S/he updates Mission diplomatic list and requests updated contacts for host government officials and cabinet members, international organizations and other relevant contacts within Ghana, and provides guidance on issues related to Ghanaian protocol matters and local customary procedures.
• The incumbent is responsible for collecting, sorting and initial vetting of correspondence and for the coordination and delivery of Mission-produced correspondence, gratuities and documentation.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education Requirements:

• Mandatory: Successful completion of two (2) years of college in Liberal arts; management studies, information studies, communication
studies or certification in full time secretarial or protocol-related training is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience as administrative assistant, program assistant, or protocol support-oriented
experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Substantial knowledge of the government sector or the international community and familiarity with host government official contacts and knowledge of Ghanaian political institutions and structures is required.
• Must have good knowledge of local social and diplomatic customs and practices as well as knowledge in general etiquette and decorum.

LANGUAGE:

Level IV English (spoken and written) and any Ghanaian local language is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional:

• Must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Must have strong computer technology skills including MS Office suite and must have the ability to process data using recommended Contacts Management Database.
• The ability to organize and prioritize work and to work quickly with maximum efficiency and minimal supervision is required.
• Must be able to work on a team, pay attention to detail and multi-task. Must be able to type 40 wpm.
• “Language proficiency and skills will may be tested”.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 20 October, 2021