{Amnesty International (Al),Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2021};

Amnesty International (Al) is a worldwide move­ment of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Amnesty International Ghana is one of the Section offices of AI around the world and it has been contributing to achieve global goals and objectives of AI by taking part in its worldwide campaigns and doing local human rights work.

Amnesty International Ghana is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the post of Director to lead and manage the next stage in its organiza­tional life. The post will be based in Accra.

JOB TITLE: Amnesty International Ghana Director
DEPARTMENT:Amnesty International Ghana

JOB PURPOSE:

• Delivering on Amnesty International’s human rights change goals in and from Ghana, the Amnesty International Ghana Director is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing strategies, operational plans and budgets for the work of Amnesty International Ghana towards the establishment and development of an effective AI presence in the country.
• The Director is accountable for management of the staff, resources, office in-country and operations ensuring the application of AI policy and quality standards across the operations throughout the office and provide political advice for AI’s work on Ghana.
• Externally the Director is responsible for building national relationships and Amnesty International’s profile in Ghana and within the Amnesty International movement.
• The Director will represent AI at a senior level with the Ghana government and others.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Amnesty International, Ghana (AI Ghana)

• Posts that this job manages: The Director will be responsible for the direct line management of relevant jobs within the structure of AI Ghana and have overall accountability for effective line management of all posts within AI Ghana. These include Staff, Volunteers,Interns, Regional Activism Coordinators, Temporary Staff and Fixed Term Contract Staff in the AI Ghana Office.

• Other key relationships: The Director represents Amnesty International in Ghana to the public, government and business leaders, IGOs, media, current and potential donors, partner NGOs and CBOs, and rights-holders and promotes strategic collaboration and partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

The post holder also works in close collaboration with:

• Regional Director
• Regional Research and Advocacy Director
• Regional Capacity Building Coordinator
• Campaigns and Communications Directorate
• Fundraising
• Law and Policy Directorates
• Colleagues of Amnesty International in Sections around the world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director is responsible for the following tasks:

Delivering Human Rights impact through organisational management and leadership:

• Develop and promote an organisational vision and human rights and growth strategy for AI Ghana which inspires and motivates internal and external stakeholders and articulates its human rights change goals, working closely with the board of AI Ghana.
• Ensure that AI maintains its pre-eminent position in the field of human rights by ensuring the application of AI standards of work, including AI’s human rights policy and standards.
• Recruit, develop and manage the performance of staff, volunteers and consultants, in order to ensure that impact oriented operational plans are delivered on time to a high standard and in compliance with AI Global People Management Standard, AI Ghana’s Staff Terms and Conditions of Employment, related policies and local employment law.
• Develop and monitor budget and provide internal and external reports on budgets and financial issues in line with the Financial Policy of Amnesty International Ghana and manage the annual audit of the financial accounts in compliance with local regulations to ensure that the operational plans are delivered in line with the approved budgets and with sound financial accountability.
• To identify resource needs of the office and work in collaboration with the International Secretariat to ensure resource needs are met.
• Establish and implement quality control systems to ensure that the activities of Amnesty International Ghana meet the organizational standards of timeliness, accuracy, consistency, balance, independence and impartiality and meet impact indicators. Ensure the identification and sharing of best practice models with the movement and timely reporting against key performance indicators of the entity.
• To act as ‘Head of Office’ for the AI Ghana office in relation to the overall health safety and security of the office and in order to ensure that the office carries out the facilities, logistical and administrative functions required in order to effectively carry out its activities.
• Establish effective working relationships with the Board and within the AI movement, participating in AI Ghana Board meetings and contribute to the Board discussions and decisions.
• Attend and participate in the periodic meetings (e.g. Global Assembly, Chairs Assembly & Directors Forum) organized by the Global Movements.
• Contribute to policy discussions, development and review of the Section as well as the Global Movement.
• Ensure that AI Ghana members adhere to AI’s basic principles, organisational rules and guidelines as may be determined by the Global Movement and the Section.
• Establish a culture of engagement across the movement to model One Amnesty and its benefits.

External Representation of the Amnesty International movement within Ghana:

• Develop, maintain and utilize effective working relationships with key external stakeholders including partner organizations, networks, coalitions, donors and key internal stakeholders in order to identify and take advantage of opportunities for cooperation, collaboration and information sharing which will increase the impact and influence of the work of AI Ghana.
• Leverage Ghana’s influence regionally and globally by calling on the government to promote human rights domestically and internationally.Coordinate advocacy and lobbying work in Ghana, including building relationships with partner organizations, the media and government and
working with global sections to maximise the influence of their international solidarity work.
• Identify and ensure relationships are built with key donors and funding constituencies.
• Represent Amnesty International in Ghana at public events, to NGOs, the media, International Organizations and the Government in order to ensure that Amnesty International has a visible profile with external stakeholders in Ghana and in order to deliver impact in compliance with AI’s mission and strategy in Ghana.
• As the Chief Spokesperson in the country, interact with the media proactively and support the organization of media activities in order to support AI research and high level missions as needed and to ensure compliance with the organizational standards for media work.

Operational Management

• Maintain an overview of the political situation, strategic opportunities for growth and mobilization and other relevant developments in Ghana in relation to civil society and human rights in order to propose strategic opportunities to leverage influence and for the risk management of the work of Amnesty International in Ghana.
• Based on the Human Rights and Growth strategy, develop and implement operational plans for AI Ghana to deliver on objectives related to:

O A programme of solid, campaigning, communications, mobilisation and activism linked to clear theory of change for priority human rights issues in Ghana.
O A centralized constituency relationship management system capable of mobilizing activism and resources to further Amnesty International’s human rights goals in Ghana.
O Strengthening the power of right-holders and support the human rights movement through innovative options for engagement and activism.
O Creation of an AI presence in Ghana that innovates and leads new thinking and approaches.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION
KNOWLEDGE

• Commitment to and substantial knowledge of human rights in Ghana, and good knowledge of human rights issues in the West Africa region.
• Demonstrated knowledge of political, economic and social trends in Ghana and deep understanding of challenges of developing activist organizations in the country. Good knowledge of the socio-political human rights development in the West Africa region.
• An understanding of the civil society landscape in Ghana.

SKILLS

• Exemplary communication skills, both oral and written, and fluency in English.
• Demonstrated people management skills, including the ability to manage complex relationships with private and public sector stakeholders in the region including media, donors and high level governmental and non-governmental officials as well as AI Ghana staff.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to translate strategy and concepts into action and to review and adapt plans as required.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills, including financial management.
• Strong political judgement
• Strong facilitation skills – the ability to listen and learn from diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven record of senior level leadership and management success, preferably in an international non-governmental organization.
• Demonstrated experience speaking to and cultivating relationships with the media and donors.
• Experience of effective lobbying governments and intergovernmental agents for policy change.
• Sound experience of fund raising and grant management through trusts and foundations, experience of individual donor fund raising desirable.

QUALITIES

• Sound, mature judgment and integrity and understanding of both physical and political security issues.
• Self-motivation and initiative; ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Readiness to report and be accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadline and involving odd hours and weekends on occasions.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

• Equality and diversity is at the core of Amnesty values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach toothers from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

• Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality),or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

Benefits: Gross salary XXXXX per month; with annual step increment, benefits. Induction to the post is in the country. You will be part of a lively network of peers and colleagues from around the world.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates may download the application form from our website at:

https://www.amnestyghana.org/resources/documents

Please complete the application form and return it to:

positionsghana@gmail.com

Please note you must fill out the application form only. Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 31 March, 2021

{Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF),Fielmuo between Hamile and Gwollu,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,26 Mar-2021};

1.1 About Vibrant Village Foundation

• The Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF) is a private Foundation headquartered in Portland, Oregon State in theU.S. 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 the Upper 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 18 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 to recruit an M&E Officer to strengthen our M&E unit to collect and generate relevant information on the impact of our interventions on the lives of beneficiary communities.

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Fielmuo between Hamile and Gwollu
Reporting to: MEAL Coordinator
Relationships: Programme Coordinators and other Field Staff

2.1 Roles and responsibilities

• The post-holder shall workunder the guidance and supervision of the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator, in implementingthe monitoring and evaluation activities of the Foundation. He/she shall report to the MEAL Coordinator and work in close collaboration with other Programme Coordinators and Field Officers. The specific roles and responsibilities of the post-holder are:

3.1 Support the Development and Maintenanceof Monitoring and Evaluation systems

• Provide support to implement the MEAL strategy in line with country needs and best practices.
• Liaise with programme staff to collect data on programme activities, outputs, outcomes and impact in accordance with the Performance Management Framework and data collection procedures.
• Support to train staff to effectively utilize the M&E tools and systems.
• Provide technical support to field officers on the use of programme progress tracking tools.
• Perform data entry, data analysis, and ensure regular monitoring of programme indicators.
• Undertake preliminary analysis of data on a monthly and quarterly basis to identify trends, whether targets are being met or not.
• Perform regular data quality checks and take necessary corrective action to ensure that data input into the database is accurate.
• Provide input into the development of annual work plans and budgets, including annual milestones.
• Prepare regular progress reports that will be incorporated into MEAL reports for the INPPREST Programme.

4.1 Assessment and project design

• Assist in the design of assessment tools and conduct field surveys as may be appropriate.
• Liaise with key partners for collection of secondary data as and when needed.
• Prepare records and notes on field level monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Conduct field level research on programme implementation in consultation with the MEAL Coordinator and submit reports and working papers based on the research results.
• Support in the preparation of spread sheets, tables, and graphs to highlight findings from the Foundation’s studies.
• Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports and share with relevant stakeholders.

5.1 Learning and accountability

• Collaborate with the programme team (ECLIP, WASH and LIFE) to maintain accurate records of distribution of deliverables to beneficiaries.
• Participate in field level stakeholder meetings and share experiences.
• Collaborate with programme officers to ensure effective selection of project beneficiaries consistent with the established selection criteria.
• Ensure efficient use of project resources.
• Support field officers to document key success and challenges of programme implementation
• Collaborate with field level programme officers to ensure that training materials meet required quality and standards

6.1 Leadership and coordination:

• Collaborate with Field officers to ensure transparent and accountable delivery of Programme activities to stakeholders.
• Participate in VVF Field level coordination meetings that relates to MEAL.
• Liaise with Field based Manager and Accounts and Administrative Assistant to ensure timely release of funds for project activities.
• Perform any other functions as may be assigned by management.

Qualification Required & Experience

7.1 Profile and experience of the post-holder

• Degree in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Agronomy, Development Studies, Social Sciences or relevant area or equivalent work experience. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• At least 3-years’ experience working in similar position with a non-profit organization
• Proficiency in the use of computer in addition to use of Excel, SPSS and STATA for data analysis
• Proficiency in use mobile phone data collection software (ODK,KOBO Collect) for Survey data collection
• Ability to ride a motor bike for long distances in remote communities
• Strong data analysis, reporting and facilitation skills
• Strong research skills.
• 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

Location: Fielmuo between Hamile and Gwollu

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: 26 March, 2021

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

{Unicef,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,6 years,16 Mar-2021};

Key tasks:

Focal Point for liaison with Host Country Government institutions (MoFA, Immigration etc) for diplomatic accreditation of UNICEF personnel and visitors to Ghana.

• Advises all personnel on general administrative matters relating to protocols, guides, and ensures that application forms are completed accurately with adequate accompanying documents. Briefs staff/visitors/consultants on all up-to-date policies and procedures regarding local immigration policies.
• Issues Note Verbales and arranges appropriate travel visas for incoming personnel, their dependents and other official visitors to Ghana
• Arranges for issuance to all international staff and dependents, diplomatic ID Cards, driving licenses, resident permits. Maintain an effective tracking tool for their expiration and ensures timely renewal.
• Provides guidance to staff members from other country offices within the Region coming to Ghana or transiting through Ghana on medical evacuation travel, to ensure timely issuance of visa and other medical travel protocols. Liaises with Admin/Protocol of other country offices to facilitate travel and visas from those countries into Ghana.
• The focal point to advise staff and contact Embassies in Ghana to obtain visa for staff official travel out of Ghana.

Manages diplomatic registration and tracking of Official /Private vehicles

• Liaises with relevant local government authorities to register official vehicles and assists with the registration of vehicles for international staff members.
• Ensures that all official vehicles are roadworthy and have valid insurance coverage and conduct periodic review and maintain tracking for prompt annual renewal
• Provide guidance to staff on UN and local authority compliance measures for diplomatic vehicle coverage.

Arranges VVIP/VIP for and manage Airport Operations protocols

• Liaises with the Legal and Protocol sections of MOFA and Kotoka International Airport authority to ensure VVIP and VIP facilities for arrivals/departures are made available for all high-ranking officials/travellers visiting the country.

Travel Arrangement

• Reviews all requests for travel, requests price quotations from travel agents, determines the applicable class of travel, calculates the number of days in travel status, and ensures security and medical clearances are available as required for travel.
• Determine, in coordination with the Admin Officer and HR, staff travel entitlements (e.g. field visits, official travel, home leave, family visit, medical evacuation, and education grant). Prepare and finalise the Travel Authorisation (TA) in Vision for staff and consultants ensuring that UNICEF financial and staff rules and regulations are complied with. Verifies travel claims against authorized travel, regarding actual routing and duration of stay. Correctly calculate all travel claims and prepare payment requests for settlement.
• Prepare a mechanism for monitoring the settlement of TAs. Follow-up with travelers upon return from a mission and ensure TAs are promptly closed. Prepare accurate periodic management report/update.

Booking and Ticketing

• Contacts Travel Agents for quotations/bookings /ticket reconfirmations and ensure that the travel policies are strictly adhered to.
• Drafts all correspondence pertaining to all travel issues.
• Reviews and certifies Travel Agency invoices and ensures timely payments.
• Parks all outstanding bills for tickets on a bi-weekly basis. Ensures that copies of relevant documents are always attached and charged.
• Arranges quarterly reconciliation of ticket payments with Travel Agents.
• Record invoices received from travel agents and other vendors and monitor payment rigorously to avoid errors, open payables, and double payment.
• Maintains files and records related to travel and protocol and submit monthly reports for presentation to Country Management Team (CMT).

Arranges for In-Coming Postage

• Arranges for the collection of in-coming postage as well as out-going mail for the office.
• Regularly follow up and collect UNICEF Pouch from the offices of UNDP.
• Coordinate with the receptionist to ensure effective flow of documents in the office

Qualification Required & Experience

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Completion of Secondary School Education. A diploma or university degree in business courses or other relevant disciplines will be a strong asset.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in general office and administrative support or secretarial duties. Experience in travel and protocol procedures and activities is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local working language of the duty station, an asset

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: 16 March, 2021

{UNESCO,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,10 Mar-2021};

Duties and requirements

• Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director General for Education, guidance from the Head of UNESCO Office in Accra, direct supervision of the National Professional Officer for Education, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of UNESCO’s work on education for health and wellbeing.
• Specifically, s/he will be responsible for supporting the National Programme Officer for Health and Wellbeing as follows:

Long Description

• Support the implementation of Health Education, School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), Early and Unintended Pregnancy (EUP), and HIV teaching and learning materials at the school-level through building the capacity of in-service teachers, mentorship and support supervision.
• Coordinate the process of documenting best practices of promising Health Education interventions and programs at the school level in Ghana to inform key areas of Health Education mainstreaming with the education sector.
• Support promote the publicity of the Health Education programme by tracking key implementation results to be used for communication purposes.
• Provide guidance to in-service teachers towards the formulation & implementation of school based guidelines (including codes of conduct) responding effectively & expeditiously to reports of gender based violence.
• Engage all partners both at the national, district and school based levels towards the development of a project results based monitoring and evaluation framework and practices for Health Education implementation within the selected project schools.

Long Description

• Coordinate the process of conducting surveys and midterm and terminal evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, and ensure timely submission of M&E reports to inform programming.
• Support the integration and utilization of HIV sensitive indicators within EMIS through development of research & evaluation around Health Education for young people aged 10 – 24 years to enhance the evidence base for planning and implementation of HIV and Health Education programmes.
• Support schools to strengthening linkages with Health Education service providers, parents/guardians and other community leaders to ensure promotion and access of equitable and youth friendly and gender sensitive SRH services for young people.
• Participate in appropriate country based forums, inter-agency meetings, and thematic groupings as required, with particular attention to health education, gender equality, response to HIV among adolescents and young people, to early and unintended pregnancy, and to school-related gender-based violence.
• Ensure timely submission of all narrative and financial reporting on elements related to the project as appropriate.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

• An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in a relevant field, especially education, social sciences ,public health or related fields.

Work Experience

• At least two years of relevant work experience in education, health education or related areas.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in project and programme implementation in partnership with governmental partners and civil society, and an ability to report on implementation.

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of the country, of the development work and of the education sector.

Long Description

• Good knowledge of, and high level of technical writing skills on, HIV prevention, Health Education, SRGBV, and UNESCO’s Strategy on Education for Health and Wellbeing.
• Credibility and confidence, with networking and high level representational and partnership building skills, involving a wide range of partners (including relevant Ministries, other UN Agencies, Cosponsors, donors and civil society).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to multi task, prioritize and deliver to deadline, as well as work under pressure.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Languages

• Good knowledge of French.

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: 10 March, 2021

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Wa-Upper West Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,04 Mar-2020};

ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position: Regional Manager

Job Role

Role Overview:

• The role holder is expected is an experting both programme and project management with the capacity for both internal and externally facing.
• The role exists to ensure the systematic and consistent standards-based programme implementation in line with human-rights-based approach (HRBA) that connects local rights violations to national and internationally recognized human rights defenders and organisations.
• It also connects work on different mission priorities, focus areas and strategic enablers with grassroots social movements,campaigning and fundraising work.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Strategic responsibilities

• Lead in regional strategy development,strategic planning and management processes of the region in line with ActionAid Ghana’s (AAG) Country Strategy Paper and Accountability Learning and Planning Systems (ALPS).
• Communicate and monitor AAG’s vision, values goals and strategic objectives in programme design and management through routine monitoring of programme and non-programme indicators against achievements.
• Support to develop national level policies and procedures to inform and guide management of AAG
• Support to coordinate mission objectives to ensure synergy between national and regional policy and programmes work.
• Participate in mission priority meetings as well as external meetings to input intopolicy decisions to improve quality of programmes.

Operational Responsibilities

• Lead in the operational management of regional strategy implementation by advising and supporting staff, core and non-core partners of regional to develop annual critical pathways to ensurethat programme development and implementation is in line with the priorities of the Country Strategy Plan (CSP) and Action for Global Justice Coordinate Annual Plans and Budgetprocessesof theregion.
• Conduct regular review and reflections and planning meetings with communities and partnersto inform programme delivery.
• Facilitate phase out activities in LRPsand develop phase out strategyforthe entire region.

Resource Management Responsibilities

• Support to translate and communicate management accounts and cash flow to staff and partners to improve programme quality and performance.
• Liaise with the finance unit to develop and institute cost effective strategies and systems to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate effectiveness and efficiency in the use of financial resources by ensuring full and judicious utilization of funds and the integration of finance staff into programme.
• Ensure timeous reporting and documentation to improve relationships and accountability to donors and communities through quality reporting and regular update of accountability notice board.

Fundraising responsibilities

• Actively lead to identify key issues that affect mission objectives in the region for fundraising
• Support staff, partners and community members to effectively manage child sponsorship and local community sponsorship in the region
• Explore opportunities for project proposal development and donor project management by supporting in writing concept notes and proposals to raise funds and manage and report on donor project.
• Effectively manage donor projects implemented in region ensuring donorsconditionalityare met

Managing people

• Create an enabling environment for coaching, mentoring and equal opportunities to staff to improve competencies and motivation
• Ensure effective management of the LRP as well as individual performance in the team.
• Develop an effective team by enhancing co-operation among team members.
• Enhance learning and professional career development of staff through improved team spirit and increased staff competencies.

Partnership and Coalitions

• Sustain partnership and networking relationships with key stakeholders in the region to influence policies and practices.
• Provide strategic support to increase understanding and appreciation of changes in the organization by supporting staff and partners to deepen their understanding of rights based approach and government policies and practices that need to be engaged.
• Monitor partners programmes and relationships to ensure that they are HRBA compliant as well as meeting the ALPS principles.
• Raise AAG’s profile within the region through highlighting AAG’s best practices at fora and other public events.
• Guide the work of coalitions and constituents organizations / institutions in such a manner as to achieve set objectives.
• Networking, coalition and alliance building with movements and peoples organisations for advocacy and campaigns work
• Capacity assessment and building of people’s organisations, networks, coalitions, social movements for programme delivery

Qualification Required & Experience

• 2ndDegree _+ 5 years’ relevant experience
• 1stDegree +10 years’ relevant experience
• Membership of relevant professional body

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• HRBA Programming
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• People Management
• Project Management
• Fundraising and Lobbying skills

Location: Wa-Upper West Region

How to Apply For The Job

Please note that Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 04 March, 2020

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,04 Mar-2020};

ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position: Project Manager –Combating Modern Slaver

Job Purpose:

• The role is responsible for the overall management, accountability and coordination of the project, including stakeholder engagements, in line with donor contract to achieve the stated results of the project.
• The role will oversee project coordination, undertake national advocacy, maintain regular consultations, communication,reporting, and provide scheduled feedback to relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic responsibilities

• Work with relevant international,national and local partners, stakeholders and collaborators to ensure project takeaways influences inter-agency cooperation on preventing and addressing modern slavery including child labour and exploitation of informal sector workers particularly within the agriculture sector.
• Develop annual critical pathways to ensure that project implementation plan leads to expected project outcomes and consistent with the Priorities and Key Result Areas of the ActionAid Ghana (AAG) Country Strategy Plan (CSP).
• Develop elaborate project strategies to enhance effective implementation towards achievement of stated project results.
• Work closely with National and Regional Programmes and Advocacy Teams to ensure that project takeaways are mainstreamed into programme work before project completion.
• Anticipate project risks and take steps to mitigate them.
• Coordinate project activities and liaise with Government Agencies and Ministries, General Agricultural Workers Union(GAWU), communities, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and attainment of stated project results.
• Develop TORs, concept notes, and briefs for project research, reviews and evaluation exercises.

Operational Responsibilities

• Facilitate periodic reviews, reflections and planning meetings with communities, GAWU and other stakeholders to inform project strategies and plans.
• Lead in the development of tools, manuals and training resources needed to ensure successful project implementation.
• Lead project teams to conduct and validate pre-intervention assessments in target communities.•Coordinate and supervise the implementation of all project activities to achieve their outputs, as indicated in the approved project document.
• Conduct relevant researches to inform project implementation and disseminate relevant information to relevant stakeholders.
• Actively participate in the Annual Planning and Budgeting process of ActionAid Ghana.
• Convene, document and follow-up on the outcome of monthly project accountability meetings.
• Monitor compliance of project implementation in all regions and at the national level in line with the donor regulations and conditions of the contract including budget limits.

Staff and Resource Management Responsibilities

• Support to translate and communicate project standards and performance to staff and partners to improve programme quality and performance.
• Liaise with the finance unit to develop and institute cost effective strategies and systems to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate effectiveness and efficiency in the use of project financial resources in compliance with value for money principles, ActionAid’s Financial Policy and Procedures Manual and the donor’s financial guidelines.
• Collate and file relevant project documents on shared folders for future reference.

Fundraising responsibilities

• Identify emerging issues from project implementation and package them into concept notes for possible partnership funding.
• Develop documentation highlighting the challenges and lessons learned from the project and disseminate widely to position AAG as a learning organisation.

Partnership and Coalitions

• Sustain positive partnership and networking relationships with institutional partners in all the implementing districts in the four regions (Northern, Upper West, Oti and Bono regions) and other key stakeholders on the project.
• Provide strategic support to increase understanding and appreciation of changes in project agreements and direction.
• Monitor project partners’ activities and relationships to ensure compliance with set agreements.•Raise AAG’s profile through highlighting best practices that emerged from projects at fora and other public events.

M&E

• Work with the Manager, Quality and Knowledge Management to develop M&E plan, design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to document the output indicators of the project log frame.
• Support to undertake monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Prepare annual, quarterly,and monthly plans for effective execution of the project activities as stipulated in approved project documents.
• Work with the QKM Manager to plan and coordinate project impact assessments or surveys.

Donor reporting

• Prepare comprehensive quarterly reports (narrative and financial) for management information and decision.
• Actively participate in donor review and reflection meetings, and highlight project successes, challenges,and mitigating measure to overcome challenges.
• Maintain positive relationships with the donor-NORADat all times.
• Prepare and liaise with Head of Fundraising to ensure that quality narrative, financial and forecast reports of the project are timely submitted to donor organizations as per the contract specification and deadlines.

Senior Management Activities

• Provide relevant information for the formulation/update of AAG‘s strategy, policies and procedures.•Attend Senior Management Meetings and contribute to making strategic decisions, particularly in relation to projects and fundraising.

Responsibilities towards safeguarding policies and feminist principles

• Be abreast with ActionAid’s safeguarding policies(Child Protection Policy; Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse;Anti Sexual Harassment Policy etc.)and feminist principlesand ensure full compliance with their provisions.
• Educate staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on the safeguarding policies and other regulatory frameworks of ActionAid Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A master’s degree in Project Management or relevant field with at least 3 years’ experience in senior management position

TECHNICAL (State core job knowledge/skills required for successful execution of the job

• Knowledge and proven experience in project management, especially related to agricultureand decent work
• Current knowledge of the forms and underlying contributory factors of modern slavery andmeasures to prevent or eliminate the practice.
• Advanced skills in lobbying, advocacy and campaign initiatives
• Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach to project implementation.
• Knowledge of strategic management principles
• Knowledge of gender issues and power dynamics
• Knowledge of developing concept notes and proposal
• Knowledge of contract management principles
• Knowledge of training models and principles
• Advanced skills in writing quality reports and case studies
• Knowledge of M&E principles
• Knowledge of management principles and planning processes
• Knowledge of Micro-Soft Office applications and social media

MANAGERIAL (State core managerial knowledge/skills required for successful execution of the job

• Ability and confidence to engage higher levels of external stakeholders such as government ministries, agencies, CSOs, donor organisations and local government structures.
• Ability to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to problems.
• Ability to take timely decisions.
• Ability to develop shared plans and monitor for achieving targets.
• Ability to motivate and provide coaching and technical support to team members when needed.
• Ability to make effective verbal and written presentations.
• Ability to write quality reports.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, focus group discussions and training sessions

Location: Accra with regular travels to the project regions.

How to Apply For The Job

Please note that Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 04 March, 2020

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

{ActionAid Ghana (AAG),Wa- Upper West Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,2 years,04 Mar-2020};

ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position: Programme Support Office

Job Purpose:

• (State major reason for the position)The position holder is responsible for undertaking book-keeping, administrative and programme support functions to facilitate programme delivery at assigned regional programme.

Key Activities

Transaction Processing and Filing

• Source and receive competitive invoices and other supporting documents,check mathematical accuracy and submit for accountant’s recommendation
• Process cheques and input transactions in SUN
• Maintain a filing system that facilitates easy and secured safekeeping and retrieval of financial documents

Petty Cash Management

• Process for approval, staff requests for petty cashre-imbursements
• Reconcile petty cash book in SUN with the physical cash balance on a daily basis.
• Process petty cash payments in line with approved budget lines
• Periodically request and process petty cash replenishments to restore petty cash to theimprest amount.
• Conduct monthly and year-end cash count in line with LFPPM

Procurement and Stores Management

• Secure the necessary documentation as prescribed
• Review and process stores requisition
• periodically update stock sheets to determine stock levels
• Order stores items to restore depleted stocks to maximum levels
• periodically undertake stock counts and reconcile actual quantities with stock sheet quantities
• Perform stock counts and fixed assets verification jointly with Accountant

Treasury

• Maintain cheque register to track receipt and issuance of cheque books
• Receive all cash/cheque and provide receipts appropriate and ensure all cash receipts are banked as soon as possible, and that no funds received is held for more than one week

Administration

• Maintain fixed assets register to record all fixed assets of the region
• Manage official correspondence and mails of the region
• Liaise with PM for the contracting of services such as security and cleaning
• Maintain register of contracts and other legal documents of the organisation
• Manage the Resource Centre for the regional office
• Provide oversight responsibility for the front desk

Assets Management

• Coordinate vehicle movement to facilitate effective programme work
• Ensure timely maintenance of all organisational properties
• Advise management on vehicles and other equipment that are not fit for purpose for appropriate action to be taken
• Ensure maintenance of rented office space and other equipment
• Ensure timely procurement and renewal of insurance to cover valid organisational assets
• Coordinate requests for insurance claims for all policies

Records Management

• Make effective use of AAG’s records management system

Programme Support

• Undertake other programme activities as may be directed by the Programme Manager
• Perform other administrative functions that may be assigned from time to time
• Arrange for logistics and venue for implementation of programme activities
• Manage floats for programme activities in line with the LFPPM requirements Child Protection Responsibilities
• To be abreast with the child protection policy
• Educate other stakeholders that work with the LRP who will come into contact with children according

Qualification Required & Experience

• First Degree or its equivalent in relevant field with 2 years experience.

TECHNICAL(State core job knowledge/skills required for successful execution of the job)

• Ability to process cheques and input transactions in SUN system
• Ability to maintain a filing system
• Abreast with Insurance policies Abreast with procurement policies
• Ability to maintain fixed assets and contract register
• Ability to manage official correspondence

PERSONALITY (State core personal attributes required for successful execution of the job)

• Integrity; communication and negotiation skills; team working including virtual team-working; self-motivated; high learning ability; active listening skills; stress tolerance and good judgment

Location: Wa- Upper West Region

How to Apply For The Job

Please note that Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 04 March, 2020

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.”

 

{Family Health International (FHI 360),Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,28 Feb-2021};

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

FHI360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party for an upcoming health-focused social and behavior change (SBC) project in Ghana. This position will be based in Accra, Ghana. Local nationals, third-country nationals, and expatriates are eligible to apply.

Availability of position is contingent upon funding and approval of key personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall vision and leadership for the project and the project team.
• Development of annual workplans, budgets and ensure successful implementation.
• Technical and management responsibility for all project personnel.
• Work closely with other USAID-funded projects in ensuring alignment between SBC strategies and needs of regional and district health management teams, health care workers and clients.
• Serve as the project’s representative to USAID/Ghana, the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, other donors and institutions, technical agencies and other participating organizations as required.
• Responsible for addressing agreement-related issues, including ensuring that FHI360’s financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used.
• Responsible for the successful implementation of the project and for providing general program and technical direction as well as completion of required reports.
• Manage development of and monitors work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates partner efforts in program implementation; ensure appropriate program monitoring and reporting.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in public health, communication, social sciences, social and behavior change, international development, or a related field.
• Senior project management experience with at least 10 years in the implementation and management of large social and behavior change health projects, with demonstrated experience in health communications.
• Experience in using social and behavior change approaches to promote healthy behaviors and increase utilization of services in at least one of the following: family planning, maternal child health, nutrition, malaria, water, sanitation and nutrition.
• Knowledge of the relevant health issues in Ghana a plus.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies, procedures and approaches related to program design/implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally as requested.

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: 28 February, 2021