CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Our mission around the world is to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.<\/p>\n
Our Core Values describe who we are, what we do, and how we do it.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Zonal Project Officers<\/strong><\/p>\n Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation \u2013 within the world and our own organization.<\/p>\n Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve, transparently sharing our results, stories and lessons.<\/p>\n Diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n We know that by embracing differences, actively including a variety of voices, and joining together we can solve the world\u2019s most complex problems.<\/p>\n Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n We believe in the equal value of every human being and the importance of respecting and honoring each individual; we know that change happens through people.<\/p>\n Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n We challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance, tapping the best of human spirit to create impact.<\/p>\n Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. doing business as CARE International in Ghana (\u201cCARE\u201d) is seeking qualified candidates for roles as Zonal Project Officers for Ghana\u2019s Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms (GSAM) Project. GSAM is a USAID funded local governance project seeking to \u201cstrengthen citizen oversight of MMDA development programs to improve local government transparency, accountability, and social service delivery performance in 50 Districts of Ghana. The three full-time positions will be stationed as follows:<\/p>\n Two officers at the Tamale Sub- office responsible for project implementation at Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savana, and North \u2013East Regions while one Zonal officer will be stationed at Accra and will be responsible for project implementation within the Oti and Volta Regions.<\/p>\n Candidate Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n The Zonal Project Officers will oversee the effective execution and coordination of all GSAM activities within the specific GSAM zone through partner CSOs. They will maintain effective collaboration with the GSAM Project Management Unit to ensure the achievement of the overall goal of the Project under the GSAM Consortium. The Zonal Project Officers will undertake regular approved travel to project districts\/communities across the specific GSAM Zone. They will also build the capacity of partner CSO staff to implement GSAM and measure changes and lessons in the project operational areas.<\/p>\n Key areas of responsibility of the Zonal Project Officers will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Working as the Zonal focal person to oversee the planning and implementation of GSAM activities across regions, districts, and communities within the specific zone. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A minimum qualification of under-graduate degree in Development Planning, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, or other related fields from a recognized University. A post-graduate degree in the relevant areas will be advantageous. Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tamale<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Submit applications via email to:<\/p>\n hr.ghana@care.org<\/strong>\u00a0with the \u201cZonal Project Officer Application\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n \u2022 Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a030 October, 2020<\/p>\n At CARE, we know that recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce is critical to achieving our mission of ending global poverty. CARE defines \u201cdiversity\u201d beyond the regular classifications of gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability, and includes diversity of perspectives that uphold CARE\u2019s core values. Our goal is to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity in everything we do. 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\n\u2022 Providing capacity strengthening for partner CSOs on the project within the specific zone to ensure effective project implantation.
\n\u2022 Providing technical support to CSO partners to lead other citizens to engage in detailed monitoring of MMDA social service delivery in the 50 districts using community scorecards.
\n\u2022 Supporting CSOs to facilitate dialogue between citizens and local government officials through community interface meetings, town hall meetings, community durbars, etc.
\n\u2022 Supporting citizens and CSOs to engage in public policy and advocacy campaigns to disseminate citizen feedback on MMDA social service delivery within the specific zone.
\n\u2022 Working closely with the Finance and Grants Manager to manage sub-grantees within your zone and institute a system to track and monitor the implementation, results, and close-out of the sub-grantee awards.
\n\u2022 Producing monthly and quarterly briefs to supervisor on status of project implementation within the specific zone.
\n\u2022 Working with the M&E coordinator and other national staff to produce credible, timely, and high-quality donor reports.
\n\u2022 Ensure gender sensitive implementation of GSAM within the GSAM Zone.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A least 3 years\u2019 experience in project planning, management, community\/governance work especially at the local level
\n\u2022 Excellent skills in community mobilization and facilitation,
\n\u2022 Citizen- local government engagement processes,
\n\u2022 Excellent negotiation and public speaking skills,
\n\u2022 Ability to assist in collecting required data, analyze, integrate and use such data and further assist in developing strategies and plan to resolve them,
\n\u2022 Excellent Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
\n\u2022 Excellent oral and written English is required. Fluency in some of the local language(s) spoken at the communities of the GSAM Northern Zone and Volta would be an asset.
\n\u2022 Commitment to achieving results, deadline-driven, proactive, and self-motivated.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and experience.
\n\u2022 Ability to build and work in a team
\n\u2022 Good relationship and learning skills
\n\u2022 Ability to Multitask, work under pressure and deliver
\n\u2022 Excellent writing, presentation, and reporting skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 30th October 2020.
\n\u2022 Applicants should be aware that CARE has zero tolerance for fraud and corruption, and toward any kind of harassment, exploitation and abuse.<\/p>\n