{"id":14339,"date":"2016-06-23T08:51:15","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T08:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=14339"},"modified":"2016-06-24T10:31:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-24T10:31:19","slug":"send-ghana-cso-strengthening-and-advocacy-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/send-ghana-cso-strengthening-and-advocacy-coordinator.html","title":{"rendered":"SEND GHANA: CSO Strengthening and Advocacy Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"

SEND GHANA is the oldest of the three affiliate national NGOs (i.e. SEND-Liberia and SEND Sierra Leone) established by the Social Enterprise Development of Foundation of West Africa ( SEND West Africa). SEND West Africa was founded in Ghana in August, 1998 to promote livelihood security, equality of women and men and accountable and transparent governance. The target groups of SEND\u2019s programs are mostly women, youth and farmers in conflict prone , resource poor and difficult to reach communities in each country.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title:\u00a0CSO Strengthening and Advocacy Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

JOB SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CSO Strengthening and Advocacy Coordinator provides support to the team through assessment, planning, monitoring and documentation, capacity building support and coordination with the local partner to implement the Northern Ghana Governance Activity. The position requires working closely with the team members and the local partner organization to ensure participation of diverse groups of civil society.<\/p>\n

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage design and implementation of technical and organizational capacity building activities targeted at increasing the capacity of locals CSO\u2019s to demand better service delivery in agriculture.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To formulate goals, expected results and impact as well as indicators for strengthening of civil society that are measurable.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collate, analyze and share learning and best practices from programme work for strengthening of civil society.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 In cooperation with GELAP staff, undertake participatory research and monitoring, identify advocacy targets and formulate policy change messages
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Present the thematic areas of the project in a way that can be used for communications and advocacy.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Help develop appropriate advocacy strategies\u00a0 in cooperation with partners and the team
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor and analyze debates on issues relevant to the project
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Contribute to program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Serve as liaison between Project headquarters and SEND regional networking centre
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Master\u2019s degree in political science, sociology, education or other relevant social science discipline is required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least three years of experience in providing support to local government and to civil society advocacy capacity building is required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience working on a USAID-funded or other donor project pertaining to technical and organization capacity development is preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least three years of experience must have been in a managerial capacity is required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proficiency with activities, theories, methods and technology in CSO capacity building is preferred.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to negotiate and coordinate at all levels
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to advocate and influence policy.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to train and facilitate
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Previous experience liaising with local and regional governments is required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong track record in policy research
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in budget research and analysis
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in working on consortium related projects
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrable excellent writing and analytical skills<\/p>\n

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

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the:-<\/p>\n

HR Manager, <\/strong>
\nA 28 Regimanuel Estates, <\/strong>
\nNungua Barrier, <\/strong>
\nSakumono, Accra.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: career@sendwestafrica.org \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kindly use the title of the position as the \u2018Subject\u2019 of the mail<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong> 29 June, 2016<\/p>\n

SEND GHANA is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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