{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,06 Sep-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

Digital Transformation for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Ghana (DTEG). The project improves the framework conditions for sustainable and inclusive economic development for micro and small women-led enterprises in Ghana. Its aim is to improve the conditions for digital transformation and digital services for women and strengthening digital skills. The implementation is in six selected regions with a gender transformative approach. Achieving better business conditions for women-led micro- enterprises and policy advisory on regional and national level

Scope of Role:

The position holder will support activities in the macro level activities of the project, whose focus is on strengthening the framework conditions for the advancement of gender-responsive digital entrepreneurship on the national level and within 6 other regions. S/he does so by supporting the design, implementation and assessment of projects that contribute to the development of the digital policy, entrepreneurship, and cooperation landscape of the country. Strong knowledge of the digital policy and entrepreneurship landscape as well as gender-transformative approaches on the national and local levels is required.

Tasks:

• Advice National and local Government structures to opportunities within the digital policy, emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and cooperation landscape of Ghana for project implementation.
• Work in a team of advisors to support the implementation of projects activities in Accra and selected regions in Ghana.
• Lead in conduct thorough reviews, research and assessments of the digital economy landscape, analyzing its economic impact on both national and regional scales.
• Collaborate with local partners to develop monitoring and evaluation processes and tools aimed at measuring the impact of public interventions.
• Put in place structures to coordinate and maintain proper oversight of activities outside of Accra.
• Draft paper, statements, presentations, and briefing documents in digitalization, policy, gender and support to macro-level stakeholders.
• Conception and organization of events, workshops, and meetings.
• Provide advice to partners and stakeholders on digitalization and gender.
• Support the development of proposals, and the implementation of tenders.
• Cooperation with and coordination of consultants in project implementation

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree in social sciences, public policy, development cooperation, ICT, economics, or any other project related field.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in the research, Public Policy landscape, preferably digital policy.
• Deep understanding of the digital policy and entrepreneurship landscape of Ghana and opportunities that currently exist for the advancement of the ecosystem.
• Work experience with public sector institutions and experience working with local government and civil society organizations.
• Knowledge and experience in organizing ecosystem events and stakeholders that contribute to the advancement of the space.
• Excellent knowledge of gender-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications.
• Excellent team-working and communication skills as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Team, Word, Excel, Power Point,
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, high degree of flexibility, attention to detail.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/DTEG-TA/19/08 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two
(2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 September, 2024

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

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,06 Sep-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance

Project Brief:

Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS region (MOVE) is a regional project operating in 6 countries namely Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal. It has a joint action “Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains” which is a combined effort of the EU Directorate General for International Partnerships (INTPA), the Organization of African and Caribbean States and Pacific (OACPS) and the German government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and development (BMZ). Two GIZ projects namely: MOVE-ComCashew and the Agri-Business Facility (ABF) are jointly implementing this with focus on the promotion of sustainable agribusiness and value chain (VC) such as Cashew, maize, livestock, and cocoa VCs. The focus is to contribute to economic and climate change resilience of selected VCs and food security, increased income, and employment in the 79 African, Caribbean, and Pacific States under the Samoa Agreement.

Scope of Role:

The Junior Technical Advisor will be working closely with the Cashew Matching Grant Fund team (output 2 under the Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains). You will be responsible for dealing with all questions arising in implementing the Matching Grant facility under EU co-financing: identifying relevant problems/issues and assisting in formulating implementation-oriented solutions, further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change, managing knowledge by documenting and disseminating know-how, experience and information, as well as assisting management with development of strategies for effective and good supply chain linkages.

Tasks:

1. Advisory/coordination/monitoring

• Jointly develops strategies and technical concepts including guidelines, manuals and procedures for Matching Grant Funds and research grants.
• Supports data collection and business analysis relating to enabling environment for business development and sustainability measures.
• Supports and disseminates relevant information from and to Matching Grant partners, private sector actors and towards funding agencies.
• Carries out specific research tasks which are required for planning the implementation of projects or programmes.
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments.

2. Knowledge management

• Compiles information on his/her area of responsibility and ensures the transfer within the programme as well as with stakeholders.
• Prepares reports, presentation material and appropriate input to the various programme reports and publications including annual reports, etc.
• Coordinates, plans and documents meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects.
• Supports in planning and implementing thematic events and learning and innovation sessions for peer learning of Matching Grant funds (also online).
• Documents best practices/ lessons learnt from Matching Grant projects with private partners and research grants for sector learning.

3. Other duties/additional tasks

• Organizes and prepares terms of references for contracts on trainings, workshops, and other events within the project/program.
• Facilitates Matching Grant Fund meetings, exchanges, and other events.
• Assists with learning and innovation meetings and exchange platforms in collaboration with private and public actors.
• Liaises and harmonises approaches and activities with key actors as well as supports with actors’ analysis and engagement.
• Contributes to thoughts on overall strategic direction and approach, primarily through programme level planning and learning processes.
• Jointly monitors MGF projects and prepares presentations for respective donor, board, and internal meetings.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, statistics, or related fields.
• Must be bilingual: Excellent knowledge and fluency in both written and spoken English and French (intermediate or advanced proficiency).
• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of assignment.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of in the fields of either Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration or Finance.
• Ability to think and act strategically and analytically or quick on the uptake, with a certain affinity for data analysis/data modelling and an eye for the essentials.
• Ideally have experience working with donors like EU, and knowledge on GIZ processes will be an advantage.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, excellent writing skills, and ability to conduct research and analysis, with strong synthesis skills.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in quantitative/qualitative analysis, ability to produce structured reports.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the cashew value chain is an asset (or other agricultural value chains).
• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes and willing to travel, as required.

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 quoting the Job Code 2024/MOVE/01/08 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 September, 2024

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

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,26 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The programme Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme cooperates with ministries and national authorities, civil society organizations, as well as 60 districts.
• PAIReD supports the capacity development of its partners for making the public financial management system more transparent, fairer, and more effective. It advises national institutions and partner districts on developing data-based plans and inclusive planning processes, strengthening the linkages between land-use plans and development plans with an associated budget and expenditure. PAIReD also cooperates both with state and non-state actors to curb corruption through joint actions. As part of its interventions in the field of anticorruption PAIReD plans to implement a multi-donor action co-financed by the European Union that seeks to strengthen the rule of law and the fight against corruption in Ghana. The specific objective here is to increase the use of digitalization and better collaboration between the anti-corruption actors in the criminal justice chain.

Scope of Role:

• The Advisor will provide expert advice and input to anti-corruption agencies and other relevant stakeholders on relevant legislation, institutional reforms and other legal operational instruments necessary to strengthen the overall anti-corruption regime in Ghana. The role includes designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives to enhance the detection, investigation, prosecution, adjudication, and recovery of corruption proceeds. Additionally, the Advisor will contribute to results-based monitoring and reporting of digitalization initiatives.

Tasks:

• Conduct assessments of the capacity and effectiveness of investigation, prosecution and adjudication agencies, identify gaps and design targeted interventions to improve the effectiveness of investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures related to investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to investigative and prosecutorial agencies including the OSP, EOCO and CHRAJ on best practices, methodologies and international standards in the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities to enhance their knowledge and skills in investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating corruption cases.
• Provide guidance on the development and implementation of anti-corruption legislation, regulations and policies
• Support the coordination and cooperation between relevant agencies, including law enforcement, judiciary and anti-corruption bodies to ensure seamless
information sharing and collaboration related to corruption cases
• Lead the development of annual work plans, milestone plans and ensuring a technically and operationally sound program to ensure that results and deliverables are achieved
• Ensure the timely preparation of required reports and deliverables, including quarterly, annual and other reports
• Assist the M&E Team to design and implement monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of anti-corruption initiatives
• Collect and analyse relevant data related to the anti-corruption activities implemented and prepare reports on progress, achievements, challenges and recommended actions for program management

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in a relevant field of the Social Sciences, such as political science, sociology, economics, law, international development or related field. A master’s degree would be an advantage.
• At least 5 to 8 years’ relevant professional working experience – preferably working with international NGO or international organisations in the area of good governance, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, illicit financial flows and serious and organised crime or another related field.
• Substantial technical expertise in anti-corruption reforms including providing technical assistance and advisory support to law enforcement agencies, government agencies, civil society organisations and other relevant anti-corruption stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Ghanaian criminal justice systems, legal frameworks and anti-corruption laws.
• Experience in conducting effective policy dialogue with stakeholders on governance, in particular themes related to anti-corruption.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/IPA-PAIReD/15/07 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 26 July, 2024

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

{GIZ Ghana,Sunyani & Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• In the context of the global project “Centres for Migration and Development (CMD)” GIZ is operating the “Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development”. The Centre is co-funded by the European Union. Its mandate is to provide jobseekers with information and advisory counselling on the employment opportunities in Ghana and abroad. It does so by working in three components: 1) Facilitating development oriented regular (intra-regional
and supra-regional) migration; 2) Supporting the reintegration of returned migrants as well as the economic participation of persons with vulnerabilities and 3) Capacity building for the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) and its Labour department (LD).

Scope of Role:

The Technical Advisor will carry out advisory services in the above-mentioned frame to individuals seeking counselling and persons who are interested in migrating abroad or those who need reintegration support.

Tasks:

• Work in a team of advisors under the supervision of the Centre’s Component Manager
• Counsel and advice clients of GEC on regular migration and reintegration (assistance, advice, and guidance)
• Provide inputs of her/his work for the capacity building activities of GEC towards Migration desk officers of the Labour Department
• Organize events related to the mandate of GEC.
• Liaison person for good cooperation and coordination with all project stakeholders in Ghana (private and public institutions)
• Management of the implementation of the core processes of the project in coordination with German team
• Responsibility for the preparation, implementation and documentation of seminars, workshops, and other project activities in Ghana.
• Regular exchange and support of the team based in Germany on all topics (including providing updates on the Ghanaian context such as political changes) to ensure process flow.
• Prepare and present policy recommendations based on the research and analyses.
• Support the project planning and concept design, including the preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation.
• Impact monitoring, quality management, communication and documentation of the proper implementation of project plans and activities in close consultation with partner institutions.
• Networking and cooperation with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders (including non-governmental agencies, research institutes, business and other projects and donors) to maintain good working relationships and to cooperate towards the project’s objectives.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in social sciences or any other project related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in one of the fields: research, social advice, public policies, and other project related fields.
• Professional experience on Monitoring and Evaluation, Report writing, Survey/Data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral English and Ghanaian language skills; German working knowledge would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including the data analyses/processing packages.
• Familiarity with the administrative, political and policy environment in Ghana and in the West African region.
• Ability to build strong relationships with public and private sector partners, officials, media, and civil society.
• A strong capacity for effective teamwork, high degree of flexibility, ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Willingness for regular travel between Sunyani/Tamale/Accra and outside the country

Location: Sunyani & Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/CMD/15/07 and your preferred duty station in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2024

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

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,6 years,30 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide is commissioned by various clients including the German Federal Government, international institutions, governments, foundations, and global enterprises.

The International Services department of GIZ operates at the dynamic interface between the private sector and international cooperation. We support companies in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. We scale successful international cooperation approaches or test innovative methods in familiar local contexts. We offer companies individualized consulting, from idea development to project management and the demonstration of measurable results and impacts. Our portfolio includes projects in agriculture, extractives, education, circular economy, and health, with a growing emphasis on public health approaches. Our clients come from various sectors including food, retail, automotive, mining, and pharma.

Project Brief:

• In the context of the global project “Centres for Migration and Development (CMD)” GIZ is operating the “Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development”. The Centre is co-funded by the European Union. Its mandate is to provide jobseekers with information and advisory counselling on the employment opportunities in Ghana and abroad. It does so by working in three components: 1) Facilitating development oriented regular (intra-regional and supra-regional) migration; 2) Supporting the reintegration of returned migrants as well as the economic participation of persons with vulnerabilities and 3) Capacity building for the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) and its Labour department (LD).

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor will be responsible to develop and maintain partnerships between the GEC and TVET institutions in Ghana.
• In close collaboration with the GSP project he/she shall assess potentials and propose cooperation between suitable organizations in Ghana and German/European actors such as TVET schools or chambers of commerce.
• This shall contribute to pilot projects to establish skills partnerships that facilitate the mutual recognition of qualifications and decrees and facilitate labor mobility.

Tasks:

• Developing & networking partnerships between the relevant public and private actors mainly in Ghana (focus on TVET services).
• Liaison person for good cooperation and coordination with all project stakeholders in Ghana (private and public institutions)
• Management of the implementation of the core processes of the project in coordination with GSP team
• Responsibility for the preparation, implementation and documentation of seminars, workshops, and other project activities in Ghana.
• Regular exchange and support of the team based in Germany on all topics (including providing updates on the Ghanaian context such as
policy changes) to ensure process flow.
• Support financial planning and monitoring; responsible for national contracts; selection of national service providers/consultants.
• Prepare and present policy recommendations based on the research and analyses.
• Support the project planning and concept design, including the preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in a relevant field (preferably in the field of Economics; Political or Social Sciences; International Relations and Development Cooperation; International Trade).
• At least 6 years of professional experience as a project manager or project coordinator, preferably in an international context.
• Experience in working with Ghanaian authorities and in organizing exchanges between the different actors (private actors, civil society, local and national administration).
• Experience in working with local civil society actors with experience in counselling.
• Business fluent in English, German language skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of the German education system and knowledge of Germany are an advantage.
• Appreciative behavior and the ability to contribute constructively to teams and cooperation formats and to achieve results together; with intercultural competence.
• Very good knowledge of Ms. Office applications.

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 quoting the Job Code 2024/TVET-CMD/15/07 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2024

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

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,30 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide is commissioned by various clients including the German Federal Government, international institutions, governments, foundations, and global enterprises.

The International Services department of GIZ operates at the dynamic interface between the private sector and international cooperation. We support companies in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. We scale successful international cooperation approaches or test innovative methods in familiar local contexts. We offer companies individualized consulting, from idea development to project management and the demonstration of measurable results and impacts. Our portfolio includes projects in agriculture, extractives, education, circular economy, and health, with a growing emphasis on public health approaches. Our clients come from various sectors including food, retail, automotive, mining, and pharma.

Project Brief:

• The project Ghana Health Initiative seeks to strengthen the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases in Ghana. In close cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) and building on the successful implementation of the Ghana Heart Initiative (GHI), the multi-donor approach focuses on improved and integrated healthcare services for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes type II

Scope of Role:

• The Technical Advisor is responsible for implementing daily operational aspects related to the project; processing technical aspects and further developing the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards thereby supporting the achievement of the agreed project objectives of the Ghana Health Initiative

Tasks:

• Coordinate the successful delivery of assigned components/modules of the project, regularly consulting with the project manager responsible for local implementation of the project.
• Engage with partners (both public and private) and subject matter experts to operationalise and implement capacity building activities and mentoring
programmes in the management of selected NCDs for healthcare workers, according to project plan.
• Regularly consult with representatives from the health sector (including MOH and GHS) at all levels on project plans and activities.
• Participate in formulating project action plans and support the synchronisization of planning and budgeting systems.
• Assist with designing, preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other project activities required for successfully implementing the project.
• Prepare appropriate input for various project reports and presentation documents and contribute to other reports and documents as required by the team.
• Participate in meetings as required and where necessary, developing and maintaining contact with all important stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to local and international experts and consultants.
• Undertake technical and administrative activities as required and related to assigned components/modules, including development of terms of reference for consultants and service providers, preparation of requests and reporting documents for procurement, contracting and event management according to and in compliance with GIZ processes and rules.
• Ensure knowledge management by collecting and processing relevant information for distribution to relevant stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in a health-related area/area related to project objectives (biochemistry, pharmacy, public health, project management, etc.); A
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in a comparable position, previous work in international development is an asset.
• Strong project management and organisational skills; proficiency in stakeholder engagement and management.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies including MS Office suite and digital communications.
• Results oriented with excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills, proactivity, adaptability and willingness to create results under pressure.
• Experience with working in multicultural and multisectoral environments, with excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in/familiarity with GIZ procedures is a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language, ideally also a knowledge of German 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 2024/GHI/15/07 If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2024

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

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,16 Jul-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), GIZ supports the German Federal Government and its partner governments in efforts to promote value-based harmonisation in bilateral Digital Dialogues.
• The International Digital Dialogues provide a platform for direct exchange between policy makers, regulators, businesses, academia, and civil society.
• Together, stakeholders produce tangible solutions for harmonization that are fed back into multilateral fora like the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue is foreseen to commence in 2024.

Scope of Role:

• The position holder will ensure the effective implementation of the bilateral Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue in Ghana, coordinate with the Ghanaian Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) on political priority areas, workplan implementation and high-level meetings and engage various stakeholders from private sector, academia and civil society for active participation in the Digital Dialogue on the technical areas of cooperation

Tasks:

• Advise the focal point at the MoCD and other stakeholders of the Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue on strategic and political opportunities as well as conceptual and technical issues in implementation of the dialogue.
• Establish and develop the local network of stakeholders, including research institutions, regulators and companies, identify additional opportunities for collaboration based on the fields of technical cooperation.
• Prepare and coordinate the development of analyses and technical reports on relevant developments in economic, digital, and innovation policy issues in Ghana
• Plan and implement activities such as technical exchanges and high-level delegation visits by engaging stakeholders required
• Monitor topics, projects and structures in Ghana that are relevant to the country’s digital transformation and of potential interest to the German Federal Ministry
• Support the collaboration with ongoing GIZ projects on digitalisation
• Support the implementation, management and financial planning of the project
• Support the integration of the project within the Digital Transformation Centre
• Quality and knowledge management as well as monitoring and reporting

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree in political science, international relations, law or a similar subject (advanced degree is an advantage)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy advisory and/or implementation of international cooperation projects, preferably with a focus on digitalisation, or economic cooperation.
• Diplomatic, strategic, and networking skills, confidence in handling politically sensitive issues and in working with high-ranking government representatives
• Experience with facilitation of multi-stakeholder dialogues with the business community
• In-depth knowledge in digitalisation and private sector cooperation, as well as high affinity for technology-related topics
• High level of organizational, communication, reporting, and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize and deliver assigned tasks diligently under strict deadlines
• Excellent skills in writing and speaking English
• Willingness to travel also regarding international business trips is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ideally MS Office 365.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/DTEG-GGDD/27/06 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 16 July, 2024

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

 

{International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC),Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2024};

IFDC is currently seeking passionate individuals to join its team, as the organization continues to expand its impact and work towards creating positive changes in agriculture and sustainable soil management across the world.

Responsibilities

• As the Director of the Enabling Impact Department (EID), you are responsible for managing the portfolio of projects and programs in your department.
• Your overarching goals are to: Rebuild IFDC core capacity in policy analysis for enabling and measuring impact; build an effective and functional linkage between the enabling impact department (EID) and all other projects and programs; Strengthen project/programs staff capacity to ensure uniformity and credibility in measuring results and impact; Ensure that all projects and programs in the EID meet all contractual deliverables while staying on approved budget target; and Contribute to securing the extension of existing programs.
• Assures that individual project leaders collaborate within and across program departments.
• Establishes formal communication and knowledge sharing mechanisms across departments and projects.
• Provides managerial oversight and support to the portfolio of EID field projects.
• Ensures an appropriate program or project management framework is in place.
• Communicates regularly with Chiefs of Party/Project Leaders to ensure they receive the required corporate support and adequately fulfill their project implementation responsibilities, while adhering to contractual obligations and donor requirements, as well as policies and procedures internal to IFDC.
• Regularly briefs the VP Programs on the status of projects in the department.
• Establishes formal reporting arrangements on programs or projects progress.
• Co-ordinates and fosters teamwork.
• Build a strong team through open and inclusive communication as well as empowerment.
• Monitors activities and financial flows of projects to assist Chiefs of Party/Project Leaders in maintaining on-time and on-budget performance.
• Review key project deliverables, such as technical progress reports, work plans, budgets, performance monitoring plans before donor submission.
• Receives and reviews detailed reports on the programs or projects from the program or project leaders.
• Ensures quality controls are applied to all technical reports, policy briefs to ensure ‘’excellence” at all levels of management and implementation.
• Supports field projects in the recruiting and procurement of technical assistance.
• Hires, trains and be a motivating mentor to young professional in your department.
• Establishes and cultivates relations with relevant institutions and individuals, including project specific donors, grantees, and public or private sector partners.
• Supports and actively participates in new project development activities.
• Initiates and sets goals for programs based on the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Plans programs from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines and milestones.
• Participates in project design and evaluation of projects within or added to the managed portfolio.
• Defines criteria for control and management of the programs or projects.
• Maintains competence in one or more technical specialty areas common to field projects in the regions and provides technical assistance to field projects as requested.
• Manages the program or projects leaders’ performance and takes needed corrective action.
• Assumes any other duties as assigned by the VP Programs.
• Participates in Program Management Meetings and COP meetings and any other relevant platforms, as requested.

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Requirements

• PhD in economics, agricultural economics, or a related field with a minimum of 15 years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of the fertilizer policy sector, agriculture production and market systems is a must.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Africa.
• At least five (5) years of proven leadership in program/project management and implementation of development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa is a must.
• Capacity to work in a matrix organization and to manage and motivate staff that is often under pressure to deliver while operating under challenging social and security circumstances.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, project monitoring & evaluation, human resources procedures and principles, procurement and contracting, as well as relevant international donor regulations.
• Proven successful experience in project development and acquisition.
• Network of relevant donors, organizations and private sector partners in Africa and Asia.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks.
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project implementation sites.
• High level of initiative and enthusiasm, adaptability and flexibility.

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: 30 June, 2024

{BasicNeeds-Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,21 Jun-2024};

BasicNeeds-Ghana is a pioneer and reputable nonprofit non-governmental organisation that has operated in the mental health and development space of Ghana for 20 years now. The organisation implements an innovate and unique model for mental health and development, which is rights-based, people/ mental health-service user-centred, and recovery oriented. The mental health and
development model promotes community-based mental healthcare integrated into general healthcare at the Primary Health Care level, enhances means to secure livelihoods, prioritises system strengthening and advocates for inclusive public policies and programmes, increasing individual, family and community-wide awareness and knowledge to reduce stigma. Our work also emphasises partnerships and collaborations for wider synergies and impact. BNGh operates across the entire Ghana, with dominant presence in the five northern-most regions of the country, the regions of the Bono and Ahafo traditional areas, Ashanti, Oti and Volta regions, Greater Accra Region, and Central Region.

Job Summary

• The Policy (and) Research Coordinator will be responsible in ensuring that BNGh actively contributes to evidence that promote inclusive, responsive, and accountable public policies and programmes.
• The Policy Research Coordinator will lead the review/ critique of public policies, programmes, and schemes, on their inclusiveness and responsiveness to the needs and rights of poor and vulnerable,
most left behind persons affected by mental health conditions.
• S/he will lead in conducting primary research that build data (facts and figures) that inform(s) and influence(s) public policies, programmes, and schemes in favour of the most vulnerable and help capacitate the disadvantaged to lead their own advocacy and self-representation.
• The desired candidate will be an individual suitably qualified and experienced in public policy research and public policy analysis.
• Hands-on with implementation science/ implementation research, and proficient in the use of data analysis software (Stata, SSPS, NVivo etc).
• Has strong writing skills, with ability to contribute to policy planning and development, implementation, and
review/evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Public Policy, programme, and scheme appraisal/critique

• Actively look for and access public policies, legislations, guidelines, and manuals on public programmes that have direct impact on the most vulnerable of Ghanaian society.
• Craft expert literature reviews and presentations to inform research and policy discussions
• Conduct interviews with practitioners and policy makers to inform research focus and policy discourse

2. Primary research Lead

• Lead in conducting in-depth, extensive, and time-sensitive research on public policies, programmes, and scheme
Developing research project funding applications
• Developing research protocols for approval(s) of Ethics Review Committee(s)/ Institutional Review Board(s).
• Developing field research data collection instruments and analysing field data utilising data analysis software packages
• Preparation of research reports and papers
• Dissemination of evidence (make oral and written presentations)

3. Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Support with the review of indicators for project outcomes and results
• Develop data collection instruments and measurement checklists
• Contribute to the orientation/ training of field officers and ensuring data quality

4. Any other duties

• Delegated representation/ authority

Other requirements

Applicants must be willing and committed to working with persons living with mental health conditions, with limited English language literacy and numeracy, in deprived communities, and abiding by safeguarding principles and standards, and with no criminal record. Females are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be ready to start work within three calendar months from date of notice of offer of employment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates must submit a letter of application, detailing your suitability and aspirations for the role, and, along with your application, a most recent and concise resume/ curriculum vitae demonstrating your suitability for the job, with both the application letter and resume/curriculum vitae put into a one pdf document, e-mailed to:

info@basicneedsghana.org

Closing Date: 21 June, 2024

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,18 Jun-2024};

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS region (MOVE) – The MOVE project focuses on building resilient cashew and rice value chains to contribute to the creation of jobs and income in West Africa, with ECOWAS as its main political partner.
• The project is mainly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with co-funding from the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented jointly with numerous private and public partners. MOVE’s intervention countries include Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal.

Scope of Role:

• The Junior Technical Advisor will be working closely with the Private Sector Component team and will be responsible for dealing with all questions arising in implementing the component’s activities: Contributing to identify relevant problems/issues and assisting in formulating implementation-oriented solutions, further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change, managing knowledge by documenting and disseminating
know-how, experience and information, as well as assisting management with development of strategies for food safety standards and effective supply chain linkages.
• The responsibilities also include management of the Private Sector Component following project goals and activities agreed with various private and public sector partners, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior, advising partners (both private and public) and cooperating with important stakeholders including financial institutions and maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ

Tasks:

1. Private Sector Development

• Prepare and implement projects/interventions related to project output indicators in increasing value addition of processed products in the project countries.
• Prepare terms of references, guidelines, and related documents for contracting consultants and external partners.
• Provide technical assistance to rice processing factories and organizing factories and factory staff for training on food safety standards.

2. Professional Advisory Services

• Advise partner institution(s) on order clarification, identifying needs, developing concepts and strategies, and providing technical input.
• Contribute to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint project/programme activities and work in the regions.
• Actively monitor the development and implementation of project/programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts.

3. Management and Coordination

• Support all administrative processes in the context of private sector development in the ECOWAS region for the rice value chains.
• Assist in project planning for the component and develop project concepts, strategies, and implementation.
• Assist effective communication to the technical, cross-cutting and administrative units (Production, Processing, HCD, Policy, M&E, F&A, Communication).

4. Communication and Networking

• Communicate with key project partners regularly as well as develop and maintain contact with all important stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge management is documented and distributes relevant information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in meetings and seminars etc.

5. Knowledge Management

• Support the development of ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
• Assist with research activities and studies on issues to support programme implementation and learning.
• Compile information on the implementation of partner’s work plans and ensures knowledge transfer.

6. Other Duties / Additional Tasks

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.
• Support the preparation of training materials and accompany consultants on coaching for partner institutions

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree (Bachelor’s) in Food Science & Nutrition, Food Engineering, and/or others related to the project objectives.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in donor-assisted projects or private sector similar role.
• Experience working in collaboration with private sector actors (farmers, processors, investors and potential investors).
• Experience with end-to-end processing outflows in food safety standards will be an advantage.
• Experience with dietary plan development and demonstrated practical experience in supporting private sector partners in the rice value chains.
• Stock control and management with associated quality standard parameters.
• Fair understanding of quality assurance measures in rice as well as marketing options.
• Computer skills in up-to-date MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written), including good presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly as well as capacity and sensitivity to work in a multinational environment.
• Very good knowledge of the English Language and relevant Ghanaian language(s); Knowledge of the French language is an added advantage

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 quoting the Job Code 2024/MOVE/01/06 in the subject line.

If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 18 June, 2024

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