{"id":11354,"date":"2013-09-06T07:39:10","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T07:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=11354"},"modified":"2013-09-06T07:39:10","modified_gmt":"2013-09-06T07:39:10","slug":"send-ghana-recruiting-8-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/send-ghana-recruiting-8-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"Send Ghana Recruiting: 8 Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"

SEND-Ghana<\/strong> in partnership with the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Credit Unions Association of Ghana (CUA Gh Ltd) is commencing the implementation of a 5- year Food Security through Co-operatives in Northern Ghana (FOSTERING) Project. The goal of the project is to increase sustainable, gender equitable food security for over 42,000 women and men in eight districts in the Eastern Corridor of Northern Ghana (East-Gonja, Kpandai, Nanumba South, Nanumba North, Krachi-Nchumuru, Zabzugu, Tatale-Sangule and Chereponi).<\/p>\n

The project tackles directly four key areas of improving food security and sustainable economic growth for small-holder farmers: improving production; better marketing of products; expansion of household activities into off-season businesses; and access to finance.<\/p>\n

The following positions are required to join the current team in the implementation of the project. Interested persons with the required skills and experience are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n

Mode of Application:\u00a0<\/strong>All applications should be sent to\u00a0This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Closing Date for Submission of Applications:<\/strong>Friday 13th<\/sup>\u00a0September 2013<\/span><\/p>\n

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JOB TITLE: Finance and Administrative Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Location<\/strong>: Tamale<\/p>\n

Reporting to:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Director for Livelihoods and Food Security Development<\/p>\n

Associates<\/strong>: Programme Officers and Human Resource Manager<\/p>\n

Objective of position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure effective management of resources and compliance with financial systems and standards\/procedures of SEND<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Financial Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial and administrative system of SEND<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Produce regular financial reports and management accounts and submit same to the Country Director and copy the CEO, West Africa.<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist to develop programme and project budgets and monitor and review adherence to such budgets<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that monthly bank reconciliation statements are prepared and filed.<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure sound and effective Administrative and control systems..<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise the Administrative staff<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide such inputs and financial and administrative information as may be required.<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that financial transactions are promptly and accurately documented and recorded<\/p>\n

i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop source documents and accounting system for handling all financial transactions.<\/p>\n

j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demand annual departmental budgets and prepare the annual budget of the project including budget revisions.<\/p>\n

k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise and receive reports from Account officers in the districts<\/p>\n

l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Define the internal audit function.<\/p>\n

m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Respond to queries on Internal Audit<\/p>\n

n.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist the external auditor during the annual financial statement audit.<\/p>\n

o.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare all financial reports requested by donors and other organizations.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Administrative Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Respond to all administrative issues.<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare and submit the annual financial statements to the Country Director and the CEO, West Africa.<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare and submit such reports as may be requested by the Country Director and the CEO, West Africa.<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in any interview recruiting Administrative staff.<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitate the appraisal of administrative and programme staff<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure log books, attendance books, etc are appropriately completed<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure all staff have access to financial and HR manuals and are adhering to them<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide HR and Administrative reports twice a year<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND\u2019s Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Produce income and expenditure statements quarterly for programme staff to paste on SEND\u2019s downward accountability notice boards<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Produce the relevant page of the annual audit showing income and expenditure statement and paste on SEND\u2019s downward accountability notice boards<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.<\/p>\n

Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MA\/MBA\/ACCA\/CIMA<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 years or more experience in managing accounts and administration\u00a0 in an NGO, one of which must be in a management position<\/p>\n

Required skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ability to work with minimum supervision, Financial report writing, people management, ability to work under pressure, person of high integrity, analytical skills, attention to details, team player.<\/p>\n

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Job Title<\/strong>: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Programme Officer (Livelihoods and Food Security)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reporting To:<\/strong>\u00a0 Director of Livelihoods and Food Security Development<\/p>\n

Associates:\u00a0<\/strong>Programme Officers GELAP<\/p>\n

Objectives of the position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure maximum coordination of SEND programme activities in the Eastern Corridor<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shall be responsible for preparing annual and semi-annual plans for FOSTERING Project and other SEND livelihood related activities in the Eastern Corridor<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support all FOSTERING staff in their preparation of semi-annual and annual work plans<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Should be responsible for reviewing and updating all work plans including the FOSTERING Project Implementation Plan (PIP)<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that adequate preparations are made for all specialists and advisory services to the project<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that programme monitoring plans and activities are implemented<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor the utilization and management of programme resources and ensure they are effectively used<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in the development of tools for various monitoring activities including various programmes, resources and activities<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support M&E officer in the execution of his\/her roles and<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Produce regular reports on programmes and projects and submit same to the\u00a0 Director of Livelihoods and Food Security Development<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise and receive reports from all officers in the programme<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in the development of proposals for sourcing funding for programmes and projects.<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that all requirements of each programme or project are adhered to<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Financial Management and accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure compliance with all agreements with donors and partners<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be signatory to the operational bank accounts in the Eastern Corridor<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that budgets and financial reports are submitted in a timely manner to the Finance and Administrative Manager<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review and approve all budgets and expenditures for programmes<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that all staff adhere to tenets of the\u00a0 financial management manual<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Human Resource Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appraise staff and prepare reports for Director of Livelihoods and Food Security Development<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage the performance of staff in the programme<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure staff adhere to tenets of the Human Resource Manual<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage Human Resource in his\/her centre<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide support to all short-term consultants in the execution of their assignments<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure effective team work among the staff<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Gender Mainstreaming<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that staff adhere to gender mainstreaming policy<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure monitoring and reporting of the implementation of the gender policy<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ensure programme activities and staff management are gender sensitive<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Representative of the livelihood programme of SEND in the Eastern Corridor<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Represent the Eastern Corridor on PMT of SEND and PMC and PAC of FOSTERING<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in national activities organized by SEND<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND\u2019s Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that financial and relevant programme information is posted on SEND\u2019s Downward accountability notice boards by project and field officers every quarter<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in radio and town-hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor<\/p>\n

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Job Title:\u00a0Accounts and Administrative Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Location<\/strong>: Salaga<\/p>\n

Associates:\u00a0<\/strong>Accounts and Administrative Officers, Accounts Officers<\/p>\n

Reporting to:\u00a0<\/strong>Accounts and Administrative Manager<\/p>\n

Objective of position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure that procedures and controls are adhered to in all financial and administrative transactions<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Financial Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shall be responsible for the day-to-day recording of financial transactions<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that all transactions are properly accounted for<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Produce monthly expenditure reports to the finance and admin manager<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in the preparation, monitoring and review of budgets<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that monthly bank reconciliation statements are prepared and filed.<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage and account for petty cash<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation of monthly pay roll for staff<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in all auditing exercises<\/p>\n

ii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Administrative Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Respond to all administrative issues.<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintain an asset register for the livelihood project<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare and submit reports as may be requested by the Finance and Administrative Manager<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitate annual appraisal of staff<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure log books, attendance books, etc are appropriately completed and documented<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure all staff have access to financial and HR manuals and are adhering to them<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that all purchases comply with purchasing procedures<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.<\/p>\n

i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversees, coordinate and maintain sick and annual leave documents, purchasing document and or employment document for the organization and staff<\/p>\n

j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure that office equipment and vehicles maintenance schedules are adhered<\/p>\n

k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To monitor and provide report on the use of office equipments, vehicles or bicycles<\/p>\n

l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To provide administrative support to programme officers including arrangement of logistics during workshops and secretarial services<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND\u2019s Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Produce income and expenditure statements for each programme staff to paste on SEND\u2019s downward accountability notice boards<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.<\/p>\n

Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BSc Accountancy\/B.Com\/ACCA II \/CA II<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 years or more experience in managing accounts and administration\u00a0 in an NGO<\/p>\n

Required skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ability to work with minimum supervision, Financial report writing, people management, ability to work under pressure, person of high integrity, analytical skills, attention to details, team player<\/p>\n

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Job Title: \u00a0Monitoring and Evaluation Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Location<\/strong>: Salaga<\/p>\n

Reporting to:\u00a0<\/strong>Programme Officer<\/p>\n

Associates:\u00a0<\/strong>All Project Officers in SEND<\/p>\n

Objective of position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities and promote learning among the project team and stakeholders during the implementation<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with the CCA M&E officer to plan and execute all M&E activities<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for preparation of an operational plan to include quarterly, semi-annual and annual M&E activities<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for using M&E results to organize learning events for staff and stakeholders<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure M&E recommendations and lessons learned\u00a0 inform future plans of the project<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that monitoring activities have the necessary resources<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Management of monitoring activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support external resource persons involved in M&E activities of the project<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for establishing and maintaining an M&E database to include the baseline information and subsequent updates<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for coordinating the inputs of other staff into M&E activities<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the staff of the project to plan and conduct training for\u00a0 project principals<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be the main counterpart to the M&E advisor responsible for arranging logistics, meetings and providing feedback to management<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for the implementation of the project\u2019s Performance Measurement Framework (PMF).<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Preparation of monitoring reports<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for preparing all monitoring reports<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for ensuring that all staff prepare monitoring reports<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that M&E consultants carry out their work in a timely manner<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Communication of M&E findings<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for feedback of all M&E information to stakeholders<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare articles on the\u00a0 experiences of the program for the SEND website and Citizen\u2019s Watch<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with the Communication Officer to prepare policy briefs papers based on the project<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate the collection of success stories from project officers and pass on to CCA M&E Officer<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure M&E activities are accounted for in SEND\u2019s downward accountability results<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in town-hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor<\/p>\n

Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MA\/MPhil\/MSc in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 years or more experience in providing M&E services\/duties\u00a0 in an NGO<\/p>\n

Required skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monitoring and evaluation, data gathering and analysis skills, report writing, people management, ability to work under pressure, excellent communication skills, gender sensitivity, familiarity with key languages of the area will be an asset, team player.<\/p>\n

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Job Title: Gender Project Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Location<\/strong>: Salaga<\/p>\n

Reporting to:\u00a0<\/strong>Programme Officer<\/p>\n

Associates:\u00a0<\/strong>All SEND Project Officers<\/p>\n

Objective of position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure that all project activities are implemented in a gender sensitive manner and to work with the gender specialist in ensuring that the gender equity promotion activities are implemented<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planning and coordinating all gender equity promotion activities in the project<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support other staff to ensure their planned activities are gender sensitive<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To plan gender advisory services to the project<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure gender equity promotion integration in the day-to-day activities<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support and supervise the nutrition and home processing field activities<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the gender specialist in the implementation of advisory services to the project<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare articles on the\u00a0 experiences of the program, gender-wise for the SEND website<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be the main counterpart to the gender advisor responsible for arranging logistics, meetings and providing feedback to management<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on gender activities<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify training needs of staff and stakeholders<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with gender specialist to develop relevant training manuals for the different core areas of the project<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for all gender equity training activities for staff, project principles and stakeholders<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with staff to implement gender trainings for stakeholders<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with M&E officer to ensure that gender equity promotion activities are adequately accounted for<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that recommendations and lessons learned are used to inform subsequent plans<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for coordinating the collection of success stories on women leadership, household nutrition, and women entrepreneurship<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for feedback to stakeholders, M&E findings and recommendations on gender issues<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in gender-related events (meeting, workshops, and conferences) and network within the country in-order to stay updated about gender related development.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure gender equity promotional\u00a0 activities, beneficiaries and expenditures are put on the SEND\u2019s downward accountability notice boards<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in town hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor<\/p>\n

Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BA\/Bsc in Development studies, social sciences, gender studies<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 years or more experience in providing gender duties\u00a0 in an NGO<\/p>\n

Required skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience in implementing a program that is promoting gender equity and equality, training and facilitation skills, Monitoring and evaluation, data gathering and analysis skills, report writing, people management, ability to work under pressure, team player, familiarity with languages of the area will be an asset.<\/p>\n

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Job Title: Agriculture and Climate Change Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Location<\/strong>: Salaga<\/p>\n

Reporting to:\u00a0<\/strong>Programmes Director<\/p>\n

Associates:\u00a0<\/strong>All SEND Project Officers<\/p>\n

Objective of position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure that agriculture practices of the project principals are environmentally friendly for improved and sustainable livelihoods<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planning and coordinating all agriculture and climate change promotion activities in the project<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the extension field staff to plan for agriculture and climate change related activities<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To plan agriculture and climate change advisory services to the project<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To coordinate MoFA staff \u00a0input into project plans and activities<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To work with the agriculture and climate change advisor in the implementation of advisory services<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide support and supervise the extension team, Marketing and the Co-operative Development Officers in the implementation of agriculture and climate change activities<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Managing the relationship between the project and the district MoFA offices and their staff<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare articles on the\u00a0 experiences of the program on agriculture and climate change the SEND website and Citizen\u2019s Watch<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Will be the main counterpart to the agriculture and climate change advisor responsible for arranging logistics, meetings and providing feedback to management<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on agriculture and climate change<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify training needs of the staff, principals and stakeholder institutions<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with climate change advisor to prepare relevant training manuals<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with climate change advisor to carry out trainer of trainers for principals and stakeholder institutions<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for the preparation of training reports and make available to staff and beneficiaries for follow-up<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support field staff to plan and carryout monitoring activities<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with M&E officer to conduct climate change and agriculture activities<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that M&E recommendations and lessons learned are used to inform subsequent plans<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for coordinating the collection of success stories on agriculture and climate change activities<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for feedback to stakeholders on M&E findings and recommendations on agriculture and climate change issues<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in agriculture and climate change-related events (meeting, workshops, and conferences) and network within the country in-order to stay updated about agriculture and climate change.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure agriculture and climate change\u00a0 activities, beneficiaries and expenditures are put on the SEND\u2019s downward accountability notice boards<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in town hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor<\/p>\n

Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a7\u00a0 BSc in Agriculture, economics, rural development, environmental sciences, or related disciplines with at least three years of relevant experience<\/p>\n

Required skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a)Understanding of principles of natural resources management relevant to climate change agriculture and track record of working with agriculture, forestry and land use data, analytical tools and models (b)Strong organizational, research, and oral presentation skills; (c)Proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision; (d)Hands on and action oriented approach; (e)Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; (f)Enthusiasm for, and commitment to development work; (g)Willing to travel and field experience in Northern Ghana a plus (h)Understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and participatory approaches<\/p>\n

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Job Title: Peace Building Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Location<\/strong>: Salaga<\/p>\n

Reporting to:\u00a0<\/strong>Programme Officer<\/p>\n

Associates:\u00a0<\/strong>All SEND Project Officers<\/p>\n

Objective of position:\u00a0<\/strong>To ensure maximum coordination and capacity building support to community based conflict surveillance and management teams to reduce conflict towards a more sustainable and peaceful Eastern Corridor.<\/p>\n

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planning and coordinating all peace surveillance activities in the project<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Providing support for the surveillance teams to plan their activities<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitate the alignment of peace education and surveillance with other project activities<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To plan networking involving the surveillance teams with similar initiatives in the eastern corridor to maximize effectiveness<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To plan peace advisory services to the project<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for managing and coordinating the peace surveillance teams<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for developing and managing the relationship between the project peace building initiatives and similar initiatives in the eastern corridor<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for identifying and managing the resource needs of the surveillance teams<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Will be the main counterpart to the peace building advisor responsible for arranging logistics and meetings of the project<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To prepare articles on the\u00a0 experiences of the program on peace building for the SEND website and Citizen\u2019s Watch<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on peace building<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify training needs of the staff and peace surveillance teams<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with peace building advisor to prepare relevant training manuals<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with peace building advisor to carry out trainer of trainers for principals and stakeholder institutions<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for the preparation of training reports and make available to staff and beneficiaries for follow-up<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support conflict surveillance teams to plan and report activities<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for coordinating the collection of success stories on peace building initiatives<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with M&E officer to report on peace building activities<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that M&E recommendations and lessons learned are used to inform subsequent plans<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for feedback to stakeholders on M&E findings and recommendations on peace building issues<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Represent the programme in all peace building networking activities such as WANEP-Ghana activities<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SEND Downward Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure peace building activities, beneficiaries and expenditures are put on the SEND\u2019s downward accountability notice boards<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in town-hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor<\/p>\n

Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a7\u00a0 BA\/BSc in Development Studies, rural development, Peace Studies, Social Sciences or related disciplines with at least three years of relevant experience in similar position<\/p>\n

Required skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

(a) Ability to analyze, understand and report on conflict issues; (b) Good communication, animation, social mobilization and negotiation skills (c)Good facilitation and training skills (d)Proven ability to work in a team and rural environment, (e)Proven ability to work with minimum supervision (f)Enthusiasm for, and commitment to development work; (g)Willing to travel extensively in the eastern corridor of Northern Ghana (h)Field experience in Northern Ghana a plus<\/p>\n

Mode of Application:\u00a0<\/strong>All applications should be sent to\u00a0\u00a0This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. \u00a0<\/strong>quoting the job title in the\u00a0subject area.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Date for Submission of Applications:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday 13th<\/sup>\u00a0September 2013<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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