{World Vision International,Savelugu-Northern  Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all the 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Title: Senior Hydrologist / Operations Coordinator
Job Grade Level: HAY16

Purpose of the position

To provide managerial and technical guidance, planning, supervision, monitoring & evaluation of all field operations including hydrogeological/geophysical investigations, drilling and installation of water systems from surface and groundwater source: whilst ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date hydro-geological database.

Major Responsibilities

Planning and Budgeting

•   Develop Annual Workplans for the major operational components i.e. Geophysical investigation/siting, drilling, pumping test, Water Quality Analysis, Concrete Pad/Apron Constructor and Hand pump Installation with the right synergy and linkages to ensure a logical workflow. The various sub-component workplans should then be pieced into one composite Workplan for the operational department and should reflect SMART activities and relevant objectives in sufficient detail.
•   Prepare a detailed budget for the Annual Workplan that feed into the overall Annual Programme Budget.

COORDINATION

•   Provide a coordinated professional support to all the Field Teams through their respective Leaders.

CAPACITY BUILDING

•   Assess the capacity needs of staff and plan/facilitate relevant and coordinated tailor-made training programmes for the different categories field staff.
•   Assess the equipment/machinery needs of the field team
•   Construction Technicians and ensure that they are adequately met
•   Build the capacity of ADP Managers and DFs for WASH to have working knowledge and understanding of the technical aspect of WASH.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

•   Support the DM&E specialist to develop Progress implementation tracking tools for use
•   Support the Leader of the field team to collect materials/further monitoring data regularly and submit to you and the Maintenance Manager for analysis and reporting (to the Programme Manager).
•   Take full responsibility for the technical component (Small Towns, Limited Mechanised Scheme, Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting and dugout/pond/dam) of the GIS Database and ensure timely and accurate technical data collection and entry into the GIS Database and give weekly updates on this to the Programme Manager.

PARTNERSHIP

•   Keep and sustain the strategic partnerships between World Vision Ghana (GIWASH) and the Regional Water Quality Laboratory, the Technical Department of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, the Water Resources Commission, Water Research Institute, the University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa among others.
•   Keep and sustain the strategic partnership between WVG (GIWASH) and the Desert Research Institute of the United States to promote learning, sharing and capacity building of our technical staff.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

•   Develop a positive working relationship with your direct reports (leaders of the various field teams and other field staff) and create friendly but professional relationship that supports stress-free work environment.
•   Support staff to set Key Performance Targets and Indicators and appraise them periodically.

REPORTING

•   Contribute to the preparation of Project Progress Reports with technical progress indicators
•   Produce periodic harmonised activity/process reports and submit to the Programme Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Educational level required: Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or other Environmental and Earth Science related discipline Master’s Degree is an advantage
•   Experience: minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
•   Other: Diploma or Higher National Diploma Holders with at least 5 years relevant field experience may apply for consideration.

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Ability to study and understand the geological environment of project communities and other relevant issues such as geomorphology, topography, land use among others that will point to the possibility of identifying groundwater resources for water supply mainly for drinking purposes and other productive uses.
•   This shall be followed by field work that may involve Geophysical studies to identify best sites for drilling
•   Demonstrable familiarity of the WASH sector and the policy environment for WASH in Ghana
•   Ability to conceptualise appropriate and highly effective technical solutions/strategies/initiatives for WASH
•   A thorough understanding of water resources and hydrogeological theories and application.
•   Familiarity with the technical standards for groundwater exploration, development and abstraction, water quality, and design guidelines as provided by the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies including CWSA, Ghana Standard Authority, WHO, etc.
•   Experience in interaction with local authorities and NGOs.

Location: Savelugu, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 13 September, 2013

As a child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

A reputable company is looking for young and energetic persons who have completed universities and obtained the following degrees.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   2nd Class lower or 3rd class
•   Common pass from a reputable university

Areas of Discipline required is: Social Sciences

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should attached the following documents to their applications.

1. Photo copies of their certificates
2. CV’s
3. 2 current passport photos

Only persons with the above qualifications shall be entertained. Applications should reach the address below:-

P.O.Box 5054
Cantoments, Accra

Closing Date: 15 August, 2013

{Confidential,Brong Ahafo region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist wanted for immediate employment

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in BSc Degree in Relevant field
•   Minimum 5 years experience in ESIA and Environmental and Social management plan preparation

Location: Brong Ahafo region

How To Apply For The Job

Please email CVs to:-

projectjobgh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 09 August, 2013

{Public Services Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

The Public Services Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, results-driven with good leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment to the above position.

Object of the Position:
To provide technical and operational support for the effective and efficient conduct of research, monitoring and evaluation services for the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provides inputs for the formulation of policies on research, information, monitoring and evaluation activities of the Commission
•  Identify human resource management and development issues for research purposes;
•  Co-ordinate the collection and analysis of data, and presentation of relevant reports and statistics for the development of policies for the effective utilization of human resources in the public services;
•  Evaluate research findings and their implications for long-term HR  plans, policies and programmes;
•  Coordinates research, information management, and monitoring and evaluation activities of the Division;
•  Supervise the collation of reports on the findings of research and monitoring and evaluation from the Units for the attention of the Director;
•  Supervise the collation, processes, analyses, storage and maintains of HR databases for the Commission;
•  Coordinating the collation of relevant information on the state of human resources of public service organizations to support decision-making;
•  Facilitates the documentation and dissemination of research and M&E findings of the Commission;
•  Supervises the administration and management of the Units of the Division;
•  Prepares and submits draft quarterly, annual and other relevant reports of the Division;

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences from an accredited tertiary institution preferably in Administration, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Project Management or related disciplines.
•  Membership of relevant professional body;
•  A Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration;
•  A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable organisation.

Competencies and Skills:

•  Very good leadership, monitoring, management and mentoring skills
•  Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
•  Good knowledge of Financial, Procurement, Auditing and Labour regulations;
•  Excellent computer proficiency;
•  Extensive quantitative and quantitative analytical skills
•  Very good report writing skills
•  Good negotiation, lobbying, networking and facilitation skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked, at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three (3) referees, should reach the address below:

THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P. O. BOX GP 1618
ACCRA

Closing Date: 30 May, 2013

{Confidential,Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

A reputable manufacturing company in Tema requires the services of a qualified Ghanaian for the position of:- ISO/Quality Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A first Degree holder in Environmental Science
•  Exposure or training in ISO 90001, ISO 14000 I and OSHAS 18001
•  Minimum of 2 years working experience in a related field
•  Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
•  A possession of Quality Auditor Certificate is an added advantage

Competence and Skills

Ability to:

•  Translate policies into QHSE objectives
•  Assist in ensuring the implementation and the consistency of QHSE dashboard
•  Assist in managing and implementing documentary system rule
•  Work in a team

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Application and CV should be forwarded to:-

The Manager
P.O.Box CO 1853
Tema

Closing Date: 09 May, 2013