RTI recruits for M&E Specialist

RTI seeks M&E Specialist. We are an independent organisation dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI offers innovative research, development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1956 as the first scientific organisation in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

RTI International

Industry:

NGO

Category:

Policy/Monitoring

Location:

Tamale

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

Master's

Experience:

5 years

Job Expires:

10 Aug, 2012

Job Description

RTI International is seeking candidates for a variety of project leadership and technical advisory position for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Please note the job location will likely be in Tamale, but is subject to change.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programmes required, with prior experience working on large USAID-funded projects
  • Strong knowledge of USAID and PMI reporting indicators
  • Demonstrated experience in the design of M&E systems and quality assurance protocols. Master's Degree in public health or related field

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to: GHrecruitment@rti.org and indicate "Ghana Malaria" in the subject title. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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SNV recruits for Country programme leader

SNV seeks Country programme leader, High Impact Tourism Training Ghana. We are a Dutch Based International Development Organisation that provides Capacity Development Services to local institutions and organizations in more than 30 developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Present in Ghana since 1992, SNV is committed to the reduction of poverty, and works to achieve this in line with national poverty reduction strategies.

Our strategic choices are Agriculture, Renewable energy and Water and sanitation (WASH).

SNV's Regional Office for West and Central Africa (SNV WCA Office) is located in Ouagadougou.

Partnership & Resources Mobilization has become SNV's main priority, this is to build up its financial capacities and diversify its funding sources. In this light SNV aims to strengthen its partnerships and mobilize resources at national, regional & international level.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

SNV Ghana

Industry:

NGO

Category:

Policy/Monitoring

Location:

Accra

Job Status:

Contract

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

Master's

Experience:

N/A

Job Expires:

03 Aug, 2012

Contact:

0302-776198

Job Description

SNV-Ghana is a Dutch development organisation that aims to strengthen the capacity of Ghanaian organisations to improve access to basic services and income and employment for the poor. 

SNV is now implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT) through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy.

HITT aims to contribute to sustainable, scalable, pro-poor economic growth in Ghana as well as six other countries through the development and implementation of an integrated, market-driven tourism Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system targeting the informal economy.  

More specifically, the HITT programme aims to expand access for disadvantaged groups (in particular women, youth, under skilled and semi-skilled) to practical and market-oriented vocational training and facilitate direct links with the tourism industry to maximise opportunities for production, income and employment for participants.

SNV is implementing the HITT Programme in Ghana in partnership with the Opportunities Industrialization Centre, Ghana (OICG) 

Location:  Accra with frequent travels to other regions

Objectives of the assignment:

  • Lead the HITT project team in Ghana to meet impact target including providing strategic direction in programme design and implementation, developing detailed implementation plans, day-to-day management and mentoring SNV and partner staff
  • Lead the development of curriculum, training material and approaches and the delivery and monitoring of Train the Trainer & Training of Beneficiaries for targeted occupations in Ghana
  • Identify synergies and develop strategic partnerships with government TVET institutions, training providers, development organizations, and the private sector to ensure additional funding for the implementation of trainings and that HITT training is implemented effectively and sustainable beyond the life of the project
  • Identify and document best practices, innovations and lessons learned from piloting the HITT learning and curriculum development approach in Ghana
  • Support HITT implementation globally through sharing best practise from HITT Ghana, inputting into the HITT learning, curriculum and enabling environment global approach
  • Raise the profile of  the HITT initiative in Ghana through public relations activities
  • Manage the HITT budget and fulfil SNV and EC reporting requirements to a high level

Required Skills or Experience

Consultant Qualifications

  • In-depth understanding of the tourism and hospitality sector of Ghana
  • In-depth understanding of the TVET sector of Ghana and existing supply of TVET for the tourism sector
  • Proven track record of developing tourism curriculum and training material and designing and implementing trainings (Training of Trainer and end beneficiaries)
  • Proven track record engaging and developing strategic partnerships with the private sector
  • Practical experience and demonstrated knowledge on designing, developing, implementing and evaluating TVET programmes for the informal sector 
  • Demonstrated experience in managing the implementation and monitoring of donor funded projects
  • Masters degree in hospitality and tourism, human resource development or other relevant field of study
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills and sound report writing skills

Timelines and contract term
A National Associate Advisor Contract of approximately 93 days will be offered from 06 August 2012 to 31 January 2013 – with possibilities of extension until January 2014 for approximately 96 days.

The selected candidate should be ready to start work on September 3, 2012.

How To Apply

Interested applicant should send a detailed copy of your most recent CV to:

The Human Resource Advisor
SNV Ghana 
P. O. Box KIA 30284
Airport Residential Area
Accra.

Or

personally drop it at our 0ffice located at 6 Mankata close airport residential area (behind National Service Secretariat)

Or

Or Email:

snvgh_hr@yahoo.com

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UN World Food Programme, Accra recruits for Programme Assistant

The UN World Food Programme, Accra seeks Programme Assistant. In December 1994, WFP's governing body adopted the WFP Mission Statement, the first for an United Nations organization. The Mission Statement was based on a fundamental review of WFP's policies, objectives and strategies that involved member states of WFP, non-governmental organizations, United Nations and other agencies, academics and staff members. The WFP Mission Statement is to be considered as a living document that will be reviewed periodically.

 WFP is the food aid arm of the United Nations system. Food aid is one of the many instruments that can help to promote food security, which is defined as access of all people at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. ¹ The policies governing the use of World Food Programme food aid must be oriented towards the objective of eradicating hunger and poverty. The ultimate objective of food aid should be the elimination of the need for food aid.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

World Food Programme

Industry:

IGO

Category:

Policy/Monitoring

Location:

Tamale

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

Secondary School

Experience:

4 years

Job Expires:

02 Aug, 2012

Job Description

The office of the UN World Food Programme, Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy above.

Internal Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/PA/008/2012
Duration: 1 year fixed Term (renewable)
Post Grade: GS-5

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. In collaboration with the National Programme Officer, coordinate and monitor the implementation of nutrition based assistance to beneficiaries in the 3 Northern Regions of Ghana;
  2. Assist in liaising with regional directorates of the relevant Government Ministries and Departments in discussing implementation modalities of Programme within the assistance framework;
  3. Facilitate the conduct of regular meetings and periodic stakeholder reviews of implementing partners on nutrition support to vulnerable groups and income generating activities (IGAs) for beneficiary groups;
  4. Assist in the preparation of nutrition related documents/guidelines using WFP's approved protocols including drafting of proposals and MOUs;
  5. Assist in the implementation of the action plan, review achievements and constraints and provide appropriate and timely feed backs to the Sub/Country Office;
  6. Report periodically to WFP Sub/Country Office on relevant issues regarding food movements, food distributions and reporting;
  7. Prepare periodically to WFP Sub/Country Office on relevant issues regarding food movements, food distributions and reporting;
  8. Assist in the conducting capacity building training of field staff and government counterparts on nutrition related activities, as necessary;
  9. Maintain accurate records and files on Programmes and activities;
  10. Organize and coordinate periodic nutrition based surveys on WFP Programmes including periodic nutrition data and analysis for FSNMS;
  11. Work closely with procurement unit in initiating purchase requests for needed items and logistics for the responsible activities;
  12. Liaise with other units to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additional information;
  13. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Skills or Experience

Minimum Qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  1. Secondary School Education preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP Programmatic activities
  2. At four (4) years of relevant and demonstrated professional work experience in the field of statistics or another related field. At least one year at a G4 level or equivalent
  3. Excellent knowledge of computer software
  4. Knowledge of Epi info, ENA, SPSS and/or STATS is an advantage 

Languages: Fluency in both written and oral English

How To Apply

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Programme Assistant, Tamale" and sent to the address below or hand delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:


The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

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ActionAid recruits for Programme Manager

ActionAid seeks Programme Manager. We are an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

ActionAid Ghana

Industry:

NGO

Category:

Policy/Monitoring

Location:

Accra

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 2,471.16

Education:

Master's

Experience:

5 years

Job Expires:

03 Aug, 2012

Contact:

0302-764931/2

Job Description

ActionAid Ghana (AAG) is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above vacancy.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, as Programme Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of the Greater Accra/Volta Local Rights Programme of ActionAid Ghana. This includes the management of programmes/projects, human, material and financial resources.

Also, the role involves providing leadership and supporting the team of staff to be able to deliver on programme objectives. The position holder will be expected to provide technical support to partner institutions and community allies in the Local Rights Programme (LRP) of the regions.

Job Circumstances:
This is a three (3) year renewal contract employment. The role involves very frequent travel within Ghana and sometimes working beyond regular hours

Contacts:

  • Internally: with Head of Programmes, Country Director, Programme Managers, Head of Finance & Sponsorship, HR & Administration Manager, Thematic Policy Advisors and AA staff nationally and internationally 
  • Externally: with key stakeholders, representatives of government, committees, international/local NGOs, various platforms and networks

Basic Salary: GH¢2,471.16 (non-negotiable) i.e Band 5, Step 3 

Required Skills or Experience

Academic Qualification:

  • Masters Degree in the Social Sciences + 5 years relevant experience, OR First Degree in the Social Sciences + 10 years relevant experience

Competencies
Behavioural

  • Core
    • Leadership; Coaching; planning and organisation; management control; self-development; networking; problem analysis; results orientation; quality orientation; judgment; learning ability; self-organisation; oral communication; oral presentation; written communication; listening; persuasiveness; negotiation skills; impact; stress tolerance, human rights consciousness
  • Others
    • Teamwork; creativity; integrity; discipline; organisational loyalty; gender awareness

How To Apply

 Application Forms MUST be downloaded from AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted to the address below. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Completed Application Forms can be returned to the email: jobs.ghana@actionaid.org 

Or
The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box AN 19083
Accra-North

Note: This is a re-advertisement, previous candidates need NOT apply

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Public Sector Reform Secretariat (PSRS) recruits for Consultant/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Public Sector ReformSecretariat (PSRS) seeks Consultant/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

In 2009, the Government established the Public Sector Reform Secretariat (PSRS) within the Office of the President and assigned oversight responsibility for facilitation of public sector reforms in Ghana to a Minister of State at the Presidency.


PSRS has a strategic and technical back-stopping role. The primary responsibilities of PSRS focus on coordination, financial management, facilitation of procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting on progress of public sector reform. The Secretariat is presently strengthening its capacity to deliver on its mandate.

A new Public Sector Reform project is being implemented based on New Approach to Public Sector Reform which seeks to focus reforms on delivering specific results in various sectors of the economy, particularly the delivering of the Government's main development agenda for job creation and food security.

This enhanced perspective on the nature of the Public Sector Reform strategy and framework requires senior and experienced individuals to provide support to the public sector reform programme in the areas of procurement, financial management and resource mobilization, communication, project analysis, project financing and M&E.
JOB SUMMARY
Company:
Public Sector Reform
Industry:
Public Sector
Category:
Policy/Monitoring
Location:
Accra
Job Status:
Contractor/Consultant
Salary:
GH¢ 
Education:
Advanced Degree
Experience:
7 years
Job Expires:
02 Aug, 2012
Contact:
0302-684086/7
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for one-year contract appointments as Coordinators and nine-month contract appointment as Consultants at the Public Sector Reform Secretariat, Office of the President.

Job Title: Consultant/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Research, Statistics, Information Management Systems Division

Scope of Services:
The Scope of Services is to be the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist Research, Statistics and Information Management Systems, at the Public Sector Reform Secretariat, Office of the President.

The M&E Specialist will be directly responsible to the Coordinator/Research, Statistics, Information Management Systems, at the Public Sector Reform Secretariat.

Terms of Reference:
  • Develop and implement frameworks (evaluation tools and processes) for tracking and monitoring progress on the implementation of public sector reform programs that are consistent with guidelines and procedures for monitoring and evaluating IDA/donor-funded projects
  • Provide technical advice at the design stage of new or reviews of programs or projects
  • Set up a framework with defined indicators to ensure that the appropriate assessments and/or evaluations are conducted
  • Evaluate the performance of MDAs/IAs in the reform programmes
  • Prepare reports required by donors in their support for of public sector reforms
  • Provide technical backstopping to reform environments in the area of developing and refining useful and relevant methodologies for program and project monitoring and evaluation
  • Maintain close liaison with IAs in the reform portfolio
  • Conduct annual public sector performance review workshops
  • Prepare monthly M&E reports for all planned activities and other reports required by donors in their support for of public sector reforms
  • Manage evaluation briefings and reviews of evaluation reports
  • Provide input into the reporting and follow-up on implementation of evaluation recommendations by analysing evaluation findings for applicability to future program and project design, project management and measurement of donor-funding impact, and ensure these findings are effectively communicated
  • Verify performance of public sector reform initiatives and prepare annual progress report on public sector reforms 
Remuneration: Attractive remuneration packages commensurate with position
Required Skills or Experience
Education:
  • Advanced University Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Social Sciences or related field 
Competencies:
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation methods, standards and practices especially in program design and implementation
  • Ability to lead and manage results-oriented and thematic evaluations
  • Strong analytical and excellent written and oral communication skills that indicate ability to analyze and present complex data sets for policy decision making
  • Skills in interacting with officials at the highest level of government, civil society and international organizations/development partners 
Experience:
  • A minimum of seven (7) years experience in monitoring and evaluating international development programs
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in modernizing procurement, financial management and resource mobilization, communication, project financial analysis and M&E activities in an organization, and of coaching and mentoring others in similar situations 
How To Apply
Application Procedure:
To obtain further details on the background for Government of Ghana, its public sector reform programmes, and Terms of Reference for theses posts, please, contact the Public Sector Reform Secretariat by Tel: (233)302 684086/7 or Fax: (233)302 670 295.

The application must be addressed to

The Chief Programme Coordinator
Public Sector Reform Secretariat
Public Services Commission Building
1st Floor, Room 109

Certified copies of qualifications, as well as the names and letters of two referees must be submitted with your application
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