{GIZ Ghana,Wa – Upper West Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,10 Feb-2023};

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 REACH project seeks to build Climate Resilience across 14 districts in northern Ghana. Through extensive capacity building measures on Conservation Agriculture, Community Engagement and improved planning and policies on District level, the challenges of climate change for rural areas are tackled. The Project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is part of the EU Ghana Agricultural Programme which is implemented together with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Ghana (MoFA).

Scope of Role:

• As a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist you are responsible for the Result Oriented Monitoring of the project.
• In a team with another M&E Specialist you develop tools and methodologies to capture and track the projects progress and thereby provide
important information for the steering of its processes. At the same time, you ensure that the necessary data for reporting and communication is available.
• Additionally, you are responsible for the implementation of a process to introduce the instrument of Sustainable Environmental Assessments at the 14 MMDAs of the projects joint programme area

Tasks

• Develops the monitoring structure based on the project log frame, gathered baseline data, as well as developing project implementation lines and ensure continuous progress indicator tracking towards management and project team.
• Effectively links the project monitoring system with the EU-GAP structures and the EU monitoring system.
• Plans and Guides data collection with technical project staff and the Regional/District Planning and Coordination Units
• Steering the process to implement a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) capacity-building programme.
• Is responsible for planning, coordinating and documenting meetings or workshops, with a focus on M&E
• Support project management on the progress review and potential adjustments to log frame structure
• Collects input and produces the annual narrative report to the EU Delegation Ghana
• Creates a frequent exchange and a planned joint reporting mechanism with the M&E focal points of EU Ghana Agriculture Programme (EUGAP)

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in social sciences, monitoring & evaluation, development planning or any relevant field for the position.
• 3 years’ work experience in an M&E Position with a track record on developing and setting up monitoring systems.
• Work experience with public sector institutions and experience in the field of sustainable environmental analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in quantitative/qualitative analysis, ability to produce structured reports.
• Experience in analyzing agricultural/environmental as well as socio-economic related data.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, proven skill in report writing.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of English; Knowledge of local languages of Upper West is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. data analysis programmes like SPSS, Power BI etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation, and negotiation skills.

Location: Wa – Upper West Region

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 2023/REACH M&E/01/28 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Pro-TIP: Want to stand out from other applicants? We encourage you to include a 1-2min video why you are excited about that opportunity
and what unique value you can bring to the project.

Closing Date: 10 February, 2023

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

 

{TREE AID,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,10 Feb-2023};

About Tree Aid

TREE AID is an international development organization formed in 1987 in the UK and it is working in the drylands of Africa, supporting the rural poor to escape from climate variabilities and protect the environment. TREE AID has operations in Ghana, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and now Senegal. The head office of TREE AID is located in Bristol UK and the West Africa office is located in Burkina Faso.

In Ghana, TREE AID is working more in the five (5) regions of northern Ghana.

About the position

OBJECTIVES

• Implement a participatory monitoring-evaluation system;
• Plan, and schedule, all data collection activities in Ghana programme;
• Train and support project and technical staff in monitoring and experience sharing;
• Reality check data analysis and results;
• Support project managers in the compilation of internal and external reports, including KPIs and log frame indicators;
• Organise joint monitoring field missions and keep up to date with activity planning according to the design of the project and in line with the entire Country’s program strategy;
• Carry out necessary research studies to support Tree Aid programme improvement and advocacy needs.

Main tasks

1. Implement a participatory monitoring-evaluation system and train technical support staff in monitoring and experience sharing

• Support in the development of relevant project monitoring tools
• Ensure implementation project monitoring tools through training for Tree Aid and partner staff in their use
• Work with communities to ensure that regular monitoring is carried out locally, where neces-sary
• Undertake data management and analysis
• Undertaking regular project monitoring and reviews to ensure project success; including of projects that have finished, but require ongoing data collection
• Documentation, and analysis of learning
• Knowledge: prepare analytical monthly, quarterly, and donor reports, documenting both qualitative and quantitative data
• Assist teams in planning, coordinating, implementing baselines, and assessments and in the identification of the Extremely Vulnerable in line with the evolving / pre-defined criteria

2. Organise joint monitoring field missions and keep up to date with activity planning according to the Annual Work Plans

• Assist the project team to supervise project delivery and evaluate performance
• Assist in the preparation of technical coordination meetings
• Support the Country Manager to supervise field missions, monitoring and control of the stake-holders involved in project delivery
• Engage key players and beneficiaries from project operation regions, and ensure their participation in project monitoring and evaluation
• Facilitate internal monitoring-evaluation meetings and arrange feedback/distribute information to beneficiaries and partners;
• Participate in the various internal consultation frameworks (technical meetings, project monitoring committee forums, etc);
• Support the project officers in their preparation of the annual work plan (AWP) and the annual project activity report

3. Support in Projects Coordination and management

• Liaise with line manager to Coordinate periodic monthly reviews, reflections, and planning meetings with project officers
• Provide technical training on M&E tools and approaches to staff
• Provide support to the Country Manager to develop new projects
• Intensify the capture of stakeholder feedback on the projects/ program delivery
• Organise the production of an M&E manual and work with the project manager to apply M&E principles
• Take minutes at meetings and ensure accurate records
• Document programme or project processes and impacts

4. Carry out necessary research studies to support Tree Aid programme improvement and advocacy needs

• Support Tree Aid Ghana and Tree Aid UK with specific research studies that may be required either directly or through recruitment of suitably-skilled consultants

5. Other duties

• Contribute to TREE AID strategic/annual work plan
• Complete other related duties, at the discretion of your line manager

Key performance areas

• Implementing effective mechanisms and procedures that support development across the entire TREE AID program, incorporate best practices from the project M&E manual;
• Ensuring fair representation in all debates and dialogues concerning TREE AID Program in Ghana and the valuation of program themes and promoting the voices of people experiencing poverty and other marginalized groups
• Maintaining good communication and networking relationships with all staff based in the UK and West Africa as well as with TREE AID partners and other TREE AID contacts

Key relationships

• Country program Manager, Ghana
• Head of Programmes, West Africa
• Director of Operations (West Africa Operations)
• MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) Advisor, UK

Qualification Required & Experience

• First degree in Rural Development, Rural sociology, Agriculture and forestry or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience of M&E in development projects
• Experience designing tools and strategies for data collection, data processing, analysis, performance monitoring and the production of impact reports/periodic activity reports
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Cultural competence and the ability to work well in an international environment, with people of all cultures and outlooks;
• Ability ride a motorbike with authorised license

Desirable traits

• Ability to generate and manage ODK questionnaires;
• Ability to merge and analyse data from ODK forms, and present it in a variety of formats
• Excellent writing skills and adaptable style. Ability to write essays, TOR, guides, summary sheets and experience capitalisation reports for planning, monitoring and evaluation sound knowledge of software, computational tools, computer programming; electronic com-
munication systems, data processing systems and M&E
• Aptitude for communication and the facilitation of training workshops, study seminars, and other meetings
• Keen ability to analyse and synthesise information Knowledge of French is advantageous
• Expertise in GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
• Results-driven approach, ability to work well under pressure
• Sociable, polite, good rapport, team building with professionalism. Ability to meet deadlines, results oriented and trustwort

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters, CVs and completed Equal Opportunities Form to:

Email:  jonathan.naaba@treeaid.org
Copy:   treeaidghana@treeaid.org

Closing Date: 10 February, 2023

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,23 Dec-2022};

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

Support to the Transformation of TVET in Ghana – The project aims to support the reforms of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Commission for TVET, the TVET Service, TVET Institutions and other private and public sector stakeholders. It is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Scope of Role:

AAMUSTED provides training programmes for in-company trainers (workplace facilitators) and TVET teachers to improve CBT implementation and workplace learning. It is currently the only institution in Ghana offering the Diploma in Education with CBT option. The Technical Advisor is responsible for supporting AAMUSTED and the Commission for TVET in increasing the quality of the training programme and for its expansion to other institutions like Technical Universities.

Tasks:

• Develop capacity building measures to strengthen AAMUSTED and other project partners in its mandate to improve the qualification of TVET personnel.
• Capacitate TVET personnel (TVET teachers and workplace facilitators) to improve CBT implementation and workplace learning.
• Support the implementation of the training programme (Diploma in Education) for TVET teachers and workplace facilitators with relevant project partners.
• Develop measures to integrate green and digital elements into the training programme.
• Monitor a grant agreement with AAMUSTED and all related activities.
• Organize workshops, seminars and other events on issues related to your tasks.
• Support cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work and cooperate relevant organizations, private sector, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships.
• Prepare reports and presentation documents, including monitoring & evaluation, success stories and best practice examples.
• Coordinate relevant project activities/interventions at local level in consultation with your supervisor and in cooperation with the partners regarding implementation and organizational aspects.
• Handle other tasks on behalf of GIZ.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Advanced university degree in an area that is related to the project objectives, with a focus on a relevant field (education, economics, etc.).
• At least 5 years professional experience in a comparable position relating to training of workplace facilitators and TVET teachers.
• Many years of professional experience with TVET and employment promotion in the context of international development cooperation.
• Very good working knowledge of the TVET system in Ghana, especially CBT approaches, and its stakeholders.
• Professional experience with administrative key processes (grant agreements in particular).
• Professional experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting and good IT skills.
• Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; a working knowledge of German is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment, strong managerial, organisational, and social competence.
• Very strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2022/TVET/12/09 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 23 December, 2022

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

{UNICEF Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,06 Dec-2022};

Over successive programme cycles, UNICEF Ghana has supported multisectoral second decade programmes, advancing the wellbeing and rights of adolescents, especially girls. UNICEF Ghana has also invested significant programme and institutional efforts to advance the implementation of the UNICEF Gender Policy 2021-2030 and Gender Action Plan 2022-2025 (GAP) and engage stakeholders in the rollout of the global Generation Unlimited partnership in the country.

The cross-sectoral work in the areas of adolescents, gender and youth (AGY) is coordinated by a team housed in the Deputy Representative’s Office which supports several functions: 1) programme effectiveness and cross-sectoral coordination in the advancement of AGY results, especially through the cross-sectoral programmes focusing on adolescent girls, and an Adolescent, Gender, and Youth Cluster (AGYC) of focal points, 2) technical support and generating knowledge and evidence on AGY issues, and 3) partnership mobilization, including through the Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative.

How can you make a difference? 

The Individual Contractor will be working within the Adolescents Gender and Youth (AGY) team, supporting documentation, knowledge management, and quality assurance processes.

More specifically, the contractor will work on the following tasks:

• Provide quality assurance support in the planning and implementation of Ghana County Office (CO) research, analysis and programmes focused on AGY
• Support the external dissemination of Ghana CO AGY evidence through the preparation of thematic briefs in priority areas and other materials
• Support the documentation of UNICEF AGY programme results and best practices in the form of case-studies, reports or audio-visual products
• Maintain a repository of AGY related internal documents (update collaboration site), research, and key stakeholders (government, DPs, private sector, civil society, academia)
• Support the tracking and documentation of the AGY results in programme partnerships and the UNICEF Ghana Country Programme
• Provide Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) technical support to implementing partners as required
• Liaise with the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) team for the identification and/or design of innovative tools to track AGY integrated or standalone results
• Liaise with the External Communications team for the amplification of AGY advocacy messages, donor visibility and dissemination of information related to AGY programmes as required
• Document the AGY Cluster and AGY Team meetings and support the follow up of agreed actions
• Monitor the AGY policy implementation in Ghana and provide regular updates on key developments
• Facilitate internal AGYC communications including the distribution of relevant knowledge and programme information to focal points
• Provide event management and coordination support to the AGY team
• Perform other related and administrative activities as they may arise or as agreed in the workplan for the AGY team

Qualification Required & Experience

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Minimum of university bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or international development.
• At least 2 years professional experience in working in research and programme activities focused on development issues, along with experience with internal-facing coordination.
• Solid knowledge of gender equality issues and issues affecting adolescents and young people in Ghana
• Prior experience working on programmes related to gender, children, adolescents and/or young people
• Solid programme management skills relating to the development and management of knowledge products and documentation of results
• Advanced analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience working with UNICEF or UN agency programme will be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required

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: 06 December, 2022

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,22 Dec-2022};

Key Responsibilities:

Individuals working as Global Cybersecurity Analyst are responsible for working on security projects/issues for one or more functional areas (e.g., data, systems, network and/or Web) across the enterprise, develop security solutions for medium to complex assignments, work on multiple projects as a team member and lead systems-related security components. They provide expertise and assistance to all IT projects to ensure the company’s infrastructure and information assets are protected.

Individuals within the IT Security job family plan, execute, and manage multi-faceted projects related to compliance management, risk assessment and mitigation, control assurance, business continuity and disaster recovery, and user awareness. They are focused on developing and driving security strategies, policies/standards, ensuring the effectiveness of solutions, and providing security-focused consultative services to the organization.

Individuals develop, execute and manage data, system, network and internet security strategies and solutions within a business area and across the enterprise. They develop security policies and procedures such as user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines. To guide enforcement of security policies and procedures, they administer and monitor data security profiles on all platforms by reviewing security violation reports and investigating security exceptions. They update, maintain and document security controls and provide direct support to the business and internal IT groups. IT Security professionals evaluate and recommend security products, services and/or procedures. They also communicate and educate IT and the business about security policies and industry standards, and provide solutions for enterprise/business security issues.

IT Security professionals require strong technical, analytical, communication and consulting skills with knowledge of IT Security and related technologies. Security certifications (i.e., PCI Internal Security Assessor (PCI-ISA), CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manage (CISM), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) and/or other certifications) may be required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

POLICIES, PROCESSES, & STANDARDS:

• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of industry best practices.
• Develops, enhances and implements enterprise-wide security policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitors compliance with security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensures security compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:

• Participates with the project team(s) to gather a full understanding of project scope and business requirements.
• Works with customers to identify security requirements using methods that may include risk and business impact assessments.
• Provides security-related guidance on business processes.

SECURITY SOLUTIONS:

• Participates in designing secure infrastructure solutions and applications.

RISK ASSESSMENTS:

• Works directly with the customers and other internal departments and organizations to facilitate IT risk analysis and risk management processes and to identify acceptable levels of residual risk.
• Conducts business impact analysis to ensure resources are adequately protected with proper security measures.
• Analyzes security analysis reports for security vulnerabilities and recommends feasible and appropriate options.
• Creates, disseminates and updates documentation of identified IT risks and controls.
• Reports on significant trends and vulnerabilities.
• Develops plans to achieve security requirements and address identified risks.
• Follows up on deficiencies identified in monitoring reviews, self-assessments, automated assessments, and internal and external audits to ensure that appropriate remediation measures have been taken.

SECURITY TRAINING & CERTIFICATION:

• Performs security trainings.
• Develops security training and certification programs including curriculum, content, and materials.
• Manages learning management solutions.

PROBLEM MANAGEMENT:

• Provides responsive support for problems found during normal working hours as well as outside normal working hours.
• Identifies and resolves root causes of security-related problems.

COMMUNICATIONS/CONSULTING:

• Interfaces regularly with staff from various departments communicating security issues and responding to requests for assistance and information.
• Reports to management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT:

• Works with third party vendors during problem resolutions.
• Interfaces with third party vendors to evaluate new security products or as part of a security assessment process.

COACHING/MENTORING:

• Mentors less experienced team members.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

Required Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Work experience in training and certification management.
• Work experience in designing, implementing, and security training.
• Work experience in designing, implementing, and security policies and standards.
• Typically has 3-5 years of combined cybersecurity work experience with a broad range of exposure to information security and data protection.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary.
• Work experience in compliance, risk, and IT service management.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• CISSP certification
• CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
• Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
• Project Management experience
• Risk Management experience
• Security Training and Certification

Work Environment:

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

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: 22 December, 2022

{International Water Management Institute (IWMI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Ph.D. / Degree,5 years,23 Nov-2022};

The International Researcher – Innovation Scaling Impact Assessment will be responsible for implementing research on scalability and impact of agricultural innovations and coordinating Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact Assessment (MELIA) for the research for development projects that aims to track progress towards achieving project objectives and expected outcomes. The projects include but are not limited to the Innovation Lab for Small-Scale Irrigation (ILSSI), the Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa RISING), Societal Development and Ecosystems Conservation in Sahelian Wetlands (SaWEL), Remote Sensing for Water Productivity (WaPoR), Accelerating the Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), and The Rethinking Market and Value Chains Initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities

MELIA for the innovation scaling research for development projects

• Establish and run a coherent MELIA system to provide reliable data for the innovation scaling research for development projects and ensure the duly submission of project deliverables.
• Supervise the project implementation, including monitoring progress, liaising with all project implementation teams and partners, and reporting on progress both internally and externally.
• Coordinate the updating of MELIA outcomes/outputs/indicators and refine data collection and reporting methods to monitor the progress of activities and outcomes.
• Strengthen the MELIA capacity of project teams and implementing partners to effectively track project results and impact.
• Facilitate baseline and end-line studies on projects’ interventions.
• Facilitate the preparation of project progress reports and updates.
• Assess and reflect on project progress and theory of change (MEL).
• Coordinate the assessment of Evaluate End of Initiative (EoI) outcomes and impacts.
• Act as a focal point for any external project evaluations to be conducted by the donor.
• Other tasks within the context of project implementation (e.g., research, learning events, policy engagement, supervision of research activities, and MSc/Ph.D. thesis writing) as assigned.

Scaling preparedness action (SPA)

• Review the projects’ progress, credibility, relevance, and scaling potential of the tested/developed innovation bundles in the projects.
• Profile the piloted innovation bundles along the intervention process.

Profile and identify scalable innovation bundles by:

• Designing, updating, and adapting the Causal Impact Assessment Learning (MELIA) along the intervention process to identify uptake and average or potential impact of the piloted innovation bundles; and
• Carrying out the Causal Impact Assessment and assessing the scalability of the piloting/testing/developing innovation bundles (intervention process)

Prepare the scaling preparedness for the projects’ scalable innovation bundles by:

• Facilitating the development of scaling strategy for the scalable innovation bundles; and
• Catalyzing scaling networks and partnerships

Systemic, adaptive scaling research Implementation

• Conduct research on innovation scaling related to market and value chains, water solutions, and farmer-led irrigation.
• Analyze scaling processes and pathways of the scalable innovation bundles.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation framework for impact assessment of scaling partnership.
• Contribute to the development of systemic, adaptive scaling toolkit.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate will posses the following:

• A Ph.D. degree in Business, Human Geography, Sociology, Development Economics, or a closely related field relevant to Water Resources Management, Agricultural Development, and Agricultural Innovation Systems and Scaling, Impact Assessment or similar.
• At least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in areas such as agricultural innovation scaling, value chain development, and private sector engagement.
• Experience in using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods and participatory research approaches to design and conduct field research activities across a range of problems, such as:

O agricultural value chain analysis and market study;
O innovation scaling partnerships, pathways, and processes;
O gender equality and social inclusion in innovation scaling; and
O interactive demand-driven learning for capacity building.

• Results-oriented project management approaches, theory of change approaches, and planning and implementation of MELIA systems.
• Project data management and analysis as well as management of external project evaluations.
• Experience in transforming research into knowledge products for outreach and impact in development, policy, and research in Sub-Sahara Africa.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals.
• Ability to conduct research in the areas of irrigation innovation scaling, gender equality and social inclusion, and agricultural value chains in Africa.
• Knowledge and ability to establish, facilitate, and coordinate the operation of the MELIA system.
• Ability to conduct process and impact pathway analysis, and other similar methods such as outcome mapping.
• Good understanding and experience in socio-economic surveys, data management, and data analyses with appropriate statistical tools.
• Ability to apply technical, economic, and institutional reasoning to innovation scaling and policy issues in a critical manner.
• Proven experience in using quantitative data analysis approaches.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
• Possess an open mindset and the ability to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional, and multicultural environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages and ICT.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills in 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: 23 November, 2022

{World Food Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,2 years,20 Oct-2022};

The office of the United Nations World Food Programme invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Communication and Knowledge Management)
Duration: 12 months renewable
Post Grade: NOA
Duty Station: Accra

BACKGROUND:

• WFP is partnering with the Rockefeller Foundation (RF) for a 2.5 years (September 2022 February 2024) USD 10 million programme, titled Catalyzing good food through school feeding and food-based programs.
• The overarching goal of this project is to improve the nutritional quality of diets, food-based safety net sustainability, equity of national food systems, and positive economic impact for local communities.

JOB PURPOSE:

• Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director and technical supervision by the Head of Social Protection in Accra, the Programme Policy Officer-Communication and Knowledge will be expected to perform the following duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the team in planning, organising. and documenting strategic and coordination efforts internally across the country office and with Headquarters (HQI, as well as with external partners.
• Produce regular overview of outputs and activities of the WFP Rockefeller partnerships for programme tracking facilitate information sharing between country office and headquarters specifically
• develop a clear concept note, a detailed and extensive dissemination workplan and effectively implementing the workplan to achieve intended goals and objectives.
• assist accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities to meet specific reporting requirements of the donor.
• contribute to maintaining and enhancing data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
• support and participate in duty travel to project sites, as required.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of knowledge-based products, such as lessons learned and good practices, particularly the RF partnership project, and dissemination to internal and external partners to inform programme design and implementation, policy coherence and promote sharing and learning between Ghana Country Office (CO) and the other countries and partners.
• In collaboration with school-based programming (SBP), improve the quality, visibility and access of RF Ghana knowledge products on WFP’s corporate platforms WFPGo and GoDocs, to support school feeding officers in country offices, regional bureaux (RB) and HQ, in their efforts to improve the design and implementation of school feeding programmes; ensure materials are up to date and easily accessible.
• In collaboration with Research Consortium’s Good practices Community of Practice in developing and disseminating case studies and best practices
• Draft inputs for briefings, talking points or presentations to support donor engagement and inform decision making and planning of the CO management
• Produce and support COs in developing external donor, advocacy and communication products on WFP’s enabling work in RF project and other WFP supported initiatives.
• Support COS in developing the project/programme proposals to fundraise
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships for the CO.
• Contribute to the development of communications methods and processes to improve their effectiveness and increase awareness of WFP’s work to the media and stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• A University degree in Communication, Administration, Public Development Studies, International Development, International Relations, Sociology, or other fields relevant to communication and knowledge management.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience relevant to communication and knowledge management, preferably contributing to government safety-net programmes, food security and/or nutrition objectives.

Language: Fluency and good command of the English language is essential Applicants should submit their applications and CV, stating three (3) references online to:

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: 20 October, 2022

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters / MSc Degree,3 years,18 Oct-2022};

Project Brief

• The “Governance for Inclusive Development” (GovID) programme supports the implementation at both the local and the national level.
• In order to achieve this, the programme implements measures in five areas of intervention and amongst them is the strengthening of accountability mechanisms for budgetary implementation. Under this is the Accountability Component which focuses on internal audit processes and accountability at both national and subnational level.

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for implementing work plan related to Extractive industries stakeholders in Ghana. This will involve improving transparency, enhancing accountability of institutions, and capacity support at all levels to achieve transparency and accountability of companies and institutions involved in the
extractive sector.

Tasks

• Development of concepts, and monitors the implementation of project/ programme plans and activities in close consultation with other advisors, management and partners
• Give technical advice to PIAC, GAS, GHEITI and support in training in the area of revenue generation, revenue management and contracting in the field of extractive industries
• Prepare, implement and document training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other project activities
• Develop and maintain contact with relevant stakeholders in the extractive sector
• Work on effective mechanisms to build public awareness on core processes and reports by PIAC, GAS and GHEITI ensure they are documented.
• Participate in meetings, seminars and workshops etc.
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters/MSc Degree in area related to Resource Governance.
• Knowledge of and/or experience dealing with fiscal governance and extractive industries, including fiscal regimes and contractual arrangements
between companies and Government agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• At least three (3) years professional experience
• Working experience with GIZ, similar development organizations and local government actors
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting;
• Motivated team player with an organized, independent, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach. Ability to quickly grasp
complex issues
• Ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language

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 2022/GovID/04/10 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 18 October, 2022

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

{CARE Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,30 Sep-2022};

CARE Ghana seeks an education expert to serve as Chief of Party (COP) on its anticipated USAID Strengthening Accountability in Ghana’s Education System (SAGES). This project aims to improve primary education service delivery through institutionalizing accountability in the Ghanian primary education system. The activity will support efforts led by the Government of Ghana (GOG), in particular the Ministry of Education (MOE) and its agencies/affiliates, to strengthen the enabling environment for education accountability and increase the performance of the education system.

The COP stewards the overall vision of the project and takes responsibility for delivering project results. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing program, financial, and operations of USAID or other international donor-funded projects. The COP leads and manages the education project through a combination of technical leadership, supportive management and capacity strengthening with CARE partners. This includes personnel and financial management, administrative oversight, and program quality assurance.

This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $40-$50M range.

This position is pending donor approval and funding. Ghanaian candidates as well as international candidates are encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra, Ghana

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall management and implementation of the project including project results and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan.
• With staff and partners, translate project goals and objectives into implementable strategies and plans.
• Manage operational, financial, and administrative priorities.
• Build partnerships among national- and community-level actors.
• Function as the primary liaison between all project stakeholders.
• Maintain productive working relationships with USAID clients, project partners, and key counterparts.
• Mentor and coach staff to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
• Clarify roles, delegating responsibilities to senior staff, and clearly communicating expectations for staff contribution to project activities.
• Supervise performance of all long- and short-term advisors, consultants, and staff.
• Supervise staff and partners in identifying the project’s technical assistance needs, developing suitable scopes of work, recruiting consultants, and executing technical assistance contracts.
• Create management systems and internal controls in line with CARE’s standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency with project needs.
• Design and oversee annual project cycle in accordance with USAID’s annual planning cycle.
• Direct planning and budgeting processes.
• Prepare quarterly and annual project activity reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Ten or more years of experience in education, social accountability and/or public administration, with at least four years in a managerial or team leader capacity.
• An advanced degree in education, business administration, economics, international development social sciences or a related field.
• Experience in capacity development and systems strengthening, with a focus on local governance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ghana education and governance systems.
• At least 5 years of experience in the education or governance sectors in similar contexts.
• Demonstrated experience managing USAID-funded or similar-sized projects, ideally as a COP, Program Director, Team Lead, of similar managerial experience preferred.
• Experience with adaptive management approaches, collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) and overseeing MEAL activities on donor-funded projects.
• Ability to successfully recruit, train, develop, and manage staff.
• Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage project operations.
• Ability to write and converse in English fluently.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit your application (CV and cover letter) via email to:

hr.ghana@care.org with “Chief of Party” in the subject line

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Closing Date: 30 September, 2022

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A,6 years,01 Oct-2022};

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Support the implementation and results-based monitoring of the LoCAL’s field activities
• Provide programme support to subnational government counterparts and key stakeholders
• Administrative support to the implementation of project activities
• Support effective mainstreaming of gender equality and community participation
• Support facilitating knowledge sharing and communication

Support the implementation and results-based monitoring of the LoCAL’s field activities

• Support implementation of LoCAL activities in the field in line with AWP and support the preparation of periodic technical and financial reports on the implementation of LoCAL activities and undertake regular monitoring of the activities, including through field visits.
• Assist target LGs to understand the LoCAL’s objectives and effectively support them in the management, implementation and monitoring of performance-based climate resilience grants and activities/interventions/investments and propose improvements through reviewed work plans.
• Support the preparation and participate and contribute to the annual performance assessment of target LGs.
• Regular monitoring of the progress of target LGs in implementation of the LoCAL and its PBCRGs, in line with Design Document and applicable government’s regulations and procedures.

Provide programme support to subnational government counterparts and key stakeholders

• Under the guidance of the Technical Assistance support provided and through other deconcentrated and decentralized government institutions, support target LGs to collect and interpret climate-related data and information, to update their local climate risk assessments, and to mainstream climate change into local public planning and budgeting systems.
• Under the guidance of the Technical Specialist (Local Government Finance) and MLGDRD, support capacity building (“learning by doing”) and preparation of local government development and investment plans and budgets that foster inclusive and climate resilient local economies and communities.

Administrative support to the implementation of project activities

• Participate in planning and organization of trainings/events facilitating the wide representation and full participation of local and regional stakeholders by following UNCDF rules and regulations and ensuring gender equality.
• Assist in the organization of field visits, missions, conferences and other logistics arrangements.
• Support LGs to collect and compile narrative, expenditure reports and other related financial documents, as required.
• Arrange meetings and draft routine correspondence, minutes including preparing background materials for discussions and briefing sessions.

Support effective mainstreaming of gender equality and community participation

• Support LGs in ensuring gender equality and participation of communities throughout the PBCRG cycle, in particular during the local adaptation planning and cash for work selection processes.
• Ensure that all the data, when collecting and compiling inputs relating to programme, are gender disaggregated.
• Support facilitating knowledge sharing and communication

Support and facilitate consultation and exchange of information, synergies, learning and know-how

• At the local level, in particular in relation with partners and stakeholders involved with LoCAL expected results, especially activities 1.1. Strengthen capacities (“learning by doing”) of MMDAs in the preparation of climate risk informed, participatory and gender-sensitive local economic development planning and 1.2. Deliver green and resilient local infrastructure / investments (including those to be co-financed by the diaspora) under the oversight of MMDAs, through cash for work (benefitting the youth, women and returnees) and procurement to local SMEs.
• Support the knowledge and communication efforts of LoCAL in Ghana (i.e. LoCAL stories, news articles, photos, videos, social media presence, country webpage and web presence, as appropriate) with support and guidance from Lead LoCAL communication expert;
• Perform any other related duties as required by supervisor/ management or guided by the LoCAL Steering Committee and other key stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Completion of High school education is required OR Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or related discipline with knowledge on sustainability related fields, will be given due consideration. For some functions where academic qualifications are not required, these may be compensated by additional years of work experience

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years (Highschool education) or 3 years (Bachelor’s degree) of continuous years of experience with local and community development, climate change and/or environment related issues, of which at least one (1) supporting local governments and/or communities.”

Required skills

• Practical knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation;
• Practical knowledge and experience with performance based climate resilience grant systems, planning and budgeting processes, preferably with local government authorities and/or communities;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Practical experience with training and capacity building activities;
• Collaborative work approach and strong team work skills;
• Good negotiation and facilitation skills;
• Computer literacy (Word, Internet, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired skills

• Experience with a UN organization/agency is desirable

Required Language(s)

• English
• Fluency in local language (Akan) is required

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: 01 October, 2022