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Job Title: Nutrition/Public Health Specialist Location: Tamale, GhanaLength of Assignment: 5 yearsType: Accompanied
Department: Africa RegionSupervisor: AV. DCOP --- FH Regional Deputy Director - Africa

MISSION STATEMENT Motivated by Christ's love, this position plays a key role in promoting the wholistic ministry of Food for the Hungry (FH) through the framework of the organization’s vision, “God called and we responded until physical and spiritual hungers ended worldwide.” In order to accomplish this vision, FH’s mission is to “walk with churches leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation.”

SUMMARYWe are currently seeking a Nutrition/Public Health Specialist for an anticipated large, multi-year food security and nutrition initiative in the Northern Region of Ghana, based in Tamale. The project will complement Feed the Future goals to accelerate inclusive agricultural growth and improve nutritional status; project interventions will focus on reducing poverty and increasing the resiliency of the very poor in selected districts. All positions are subject to ACDI/VOCA (the consortium lead, of which FH is a part), being awarded the program.

PSI seeks an experienced Chief of Party to plan and coordinate all activities under the upcoming USAID-funded Regional Family Planning/Reproductive Health project in West Africa. The Chief of Party (COP) should have significant leadership, management and international development experience; a demonstrated track record in successfully managing government relations; a commitment to capacity building; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and experience successfully implementing international health programs centered around social marketing and behavior change communications. This position will likely be based in Accra, Ghana, and will coordinate management teams in Francophone West and Central Africa. He/she will report to the Regional Director for West and Central Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID/West Africa and liaise with project partners.• Facilitate senior level FP/RH policy dialogue with the Ministries of Health, other donors and regional institutions and partners.• Provide effective guidance and support to technical members of the in-country management teams and short-term technical consultants to improve the provision of high quality family planning products and services as well as FP/RH advocacy.• Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards as well as compliance with US regulations and policies around Family Planning.• Lead internal and external program planning and reporting including annual work planning with sub award partners and ensuring the dissemination of program results as well as external engagement representation.• Ensure sound financial management including programmatic budgeting, spending projections, and monitoring of payments.• Ensure high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID and PSI requirements (Quarterly and Annual Status reports, quarterly financial reports, etc.).• Perform any other responsibilities as requested by the Regional Director and dictated by USAID deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in public health, social sciences, international development or related field; an advanced degree is preferred.• 15 years experience in the implementation and management of international development projects in West and Central Africa, preferably in FP/RH programming.• Knowledge of the socioeconomic, institutional, and policy issues related to reproductive health and family planning programs.• Experience in family planning and/or service delivery in West and Central Africa is essential.• Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, regional institutions, donors and partners• Experience with and knowledge of USAID grant implementation.• Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably managing complex multi-national activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.• Experience with advocacy and institutional development within government and non government channels.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).• Excellent management and multi-tasking skills.• Fluency in English and French required

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

PSI seeks a Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health to assist the Chief of Party and support the Reproductive Health programs under the USAID-funded Regional Reproductive Health project in West Africa. The position will likely be based in Accra, Ghana and will support countries in Francophone West and Central Africa. The Reproductive Health Technical Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and the program technical staff to provide strategic inputs to the programs’ activities.• Monitor program results and be responsible for ensuring that the program provides high quality technical services, meets its annual targets, and maximizes health impact.• Participate in the development of appropriate high impact service delivery models and advocacy tools based on local country context and international best practices. Compile, review, and prepare technical and other reports required by USAID and PSI/W.• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for program implementation and development.• Work with partners to optimize reproductive health programs and build the capacity of the community, the government, and the regional partners to sustain the health impact of the program. • Develop and disseminate project case studies and/or other technical briefers/program highlight documents.• Ensure technical compliance and adherence to quality assurance standards and policies for FP/RH activities• Represent project at relevant stakeholder meetings and technical fora• Serve as Chief of Party when s/he is away from the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 10 years of experience in successfully managing complex projects and maintaining consistent standards and quality • A clinical degree (MD, MW, RN) required; a combined clinical degree with an MPH preferred• Minimum 5 years experience managing Reproductive Health/ Family Planning programs, preferably in the West and Central Africa region.• Experience with implementing and managing USAID funded international health project design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies.• Background in clinical and community-based FP service delivery approaches; working with governments, NGOs and the private sector• Experience testing and adapting service delivery models and approaches to a variety of contexts and organizations• Experience developing reproductive health capacity at individual and organizational level.• Experience in policy analysis, developing and implementing advocacy plans/strategies• Experience managing, implementing, and evaluating large complex projects involving the collection, analysis and presentation of health and population data that covers the full range of technical, field and administrative skills required for successful implementation of short and long term family planning methods and interventions.• Solid skills in data analysis, synthesis, reporting and presentation• Well organized, attentive to detail, with an ability to multitask.• Works well independently and in teams.• Fluency in English and French required

*Contingent Upon Funding

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

DAI seeks candidates for a Senior Management Systems Advisor position for an anticipated five-year program which will provide technical assistance to USAID’s Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) Project. RING is an integrated project and partnership effort under USAID’s Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. The goal of RING is improved livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Ghana. The contractor must support achievement of the above goals by addressing contributing factors to household vulnerability and food insecurity, through three RING project components:

• Component 1 relates to interventions at the household and community level, i.e., those addressing income variability and constrained household resources that limit consumption of diverse and quality foods, especially among women and children.

• Component 2 addresses inadequate nutrition- and hygiene- related practices.

• Component 3 addresses the need for improved local support networks (both governmental and nongovernmental) that often overlook the particular needs of vulnerable households within communities and fail to create an enabling environment for enhanced nutrition and livelihoods.

The Contractor must provide technical assistance to RING partners (District Assemblies and counterparts at community level) in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the activities and interventions for the results for each of the RING components.

The Senior Management Systems Advisor will provide technical advice in the development (as needed), implementation, and fine tuning of the management systems for local government entities, including the Northern Region Coordinating Council and District Assemblies, so as to assure that they are responsive to the issues and needs related to food insecurity and under-nutrition among the vulnerable households within their purview. These systems are most likely to include planning, budgeting, financial management, supervision, implementation oversight, and M&E.

This position will be based in Tamale, Ghana.

** This position is contingent on award of USAID funding and USAID approval of candidates.

Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in international development, agriculture, economics, public health, nutrition, or related field of study.

• A minimum of eight (8) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in advising government counterparts in developing and using management systems to support programming at the community level.

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in working with de-centralized government structures and preferably in Africa.

• Experience in Ghana and/or West Africa strongly preferred.

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

DAI seeks candidates for Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year program which will provide technical assistance to USAID’s Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) Project. RING is an integrated project and partnership effort under USAID’s Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative designed to contribute to Government of Ghana (GoG) efforts to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. The goal of RING is improved livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Ghana. The contractor must support achievement of the above goals by addressing contributing factors to household vulnerability and food insecurity, through three RING project components:

• Component 1 relates to interventions at the household and community level, i.e., those addressing income variability and constrained household resources that limit consumption of diverse and quality foods, especially among women and children.

• Component 2 addresses inadequate nutrition- and hygiene- related practices.

• Component 3 addresses the need for improved local support networks (both governmental and nongovernmental) that often overlook the particular needs of vulnerable households within communities and fail to create an enabling environment for enhanced nutrition and livelihoods.

The Contractor must provide technical assistance to RING partners (District Assemblies and counterparts at community level) in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the activities and interventions for the results for each of the RING components.

The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the Contract, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the Contract. This individual must identify issues and risks related to RING implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate adjustments. This individual must act as the key liaison with USAID/Ghana and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Ghana officials involved with RING and the FtF program. The position requires significant coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge, an ability to cope with multiple interests and challenges, experience in developing countries, and skills to ensure coherence and consistency in spite of urgent deadlines.

This position will be based in Tamale, Ghana.

** This position is contingent on award of USAID funding and USAID approval of candidates.

Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, public health, or related field of study.

• A minimum of ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible international work experience implementing multisectoral development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills.

• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted, complex international development programs.

• Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality is also required, as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed gender-related constraints in either the agriculture or nutrition sector.

• Experience in Ghana and/or West Africa strongly preferred.

RTI is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana . The purpose of this USAID/Ghana President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Expansion Project is to increase coverage and use of key life-saving malaria interventions in support of Ghana National Malaria Control Program (NMCP).

The COP will have technical and management responsibility for all RTI personnel and be RTI’s representative to USAID/Ghana , the Ministry of Health and NMCP, other donors and multinational organizations, technical agencies and in-country stakeholders. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•Serves as the RTI’s representative to USAID/Ghana PMI, the Ministry of Health and NMCP, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other in-country stakeholders.•Interfaces regularly with USAID on project management and decision-making. Ensures that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations, and that project results are proactively disseminated.•Responsible for managing overall project performance and results, including providing oversight and direction to the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff.•Responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of the project and for providing general program and technical direction as well as ensuring timely and quality completion of required reports.•Develops and implements annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiates an agreement of those plans with USAID, PMI, and other partner organizations.•Maintains strong relationships with all malaria actors in Ghana , and contributes to coordinating interventions at a national level.•Responsible for addressing contract-related issues, including ensuring that RTI financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used.•Assist the Clinical Case Management (CCM) Specialist with scaling-up training and the use of microscopy and RDT malaria in health facilities, particularly in the key provincial/HZ medical centers that are selected to serve as laboratory, training and supply centers for PMI/malaria related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

•Master’s Degree in public health or related area;•10-15 years of experience in designing and managing complex health programs in developing countries, preferably in malaria prevention and control or related;•Demonstrated diplomatic and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence amongst diverse team members as well as relations with government officials, donors and the international community;•Demonstrated knowledge of USAID and PMI and procedures pertaining to activity design/implementation, monitoring and evaluation;•Prior experience as Chief of Party on USAID projects of similar complexity preferred;•Experience in Ghana preferred;•Broad technical understanding of public health and, in particular, must be knowledgeable about malaria prevention and control;•Demonstrated professional excellence in health program management including experience in the following: client relationship management, developing program work plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, and managing technical assistance teams;•Strong strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting expertise.

RTI is seeking Clinical Case Management Specialist candidates for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana. The purpose of this USAID/Ghana President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Expansion Project is to increase coverage and use of key life-saving malaria interventions in support of Ghana’s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). The Clinical Case Management Specialist will provide key technical inputs to guide the implementation of the project. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•Works in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and other technical staff to provide strategic inputs to the project’s activities.•Responsible for scaling-up the use of microscopy and RDT malaria in health facilities and improving the management of severe malaria as well as uncomplicated malaria.•Supports training on the management of malaria, particularly severe malaria, LLIN provision and IPTp delivery.•Supports on-site supervision of healthcare workers including benchmark assessments, on the spot training on new algorithms, and coaching.•Supports in vivo efficacy testing of antimalarials and ensure implementation of pharmacovigilance.•Represents the project on case management related activities and respond to any specific requirements from the COP.•In collaboration with the project’s M&E Specialist, monitors project results and is responsible for ensuring that the project provides high quality services, meets its annual targets and maximizes positive outcomes.•Liaises with other critical government and development partners working in malaria such as Ministry of Health and NMCP, USAID/ Ghana and PMI, and other in-country malaria stakeholders.•Represents RTI in national level technical working groups, committees, and other relevant fora.•Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.

•Qualifications:

•Clinical background required (Medical Doctor, Nurse, or other clinical position) as well as 5-10 years of experience in malaria prevention and control programs funded by USAID or another donor. In-depth technical knowledge of malaria interventions being used in Ghana, including ACTs, RDTs, IPTp and ITNs. Prior experience collaborating with NMCP•Minimum 8-10 years experience working in the field of malaria prevention and control in Africa;•Prior experience working on USG-funded programs preferred;•Additional professional training in malariology or parasitology will be preferred;•Demonstrated senior-level expertise in malaria prevention and control preferred including experience with ITNs, ACTs, RDTs, and IPTp.•Prior experience working on malaria control programs in DRC and partnering with or working with NMCP strongly desired;•Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a large team team-oriented setting.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE MALARIA CLINICAL CARE EXPERIENCE

RTI is seeking Finance and Administration Director candidates for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana. The purpose of this USAID/Ghana President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Expansion Project is to increase coverage and use of key life-saving malaria interventions in support of the Ghana’s ’s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) The Finance and Administration Director will provide oversight for all financial and operational aspects of the project.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•Oversees the finance and administration functions for this large, complex project and ensures compliance with RTI and USAID procedures;

•Oversees finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project, requesting direction from RTI headquarters business partners as needed;

•Works closely with COP, technical staff, pertinent RTI regional and home office staff and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored and reported in achieving project objectives and results;

•When necessary, works closely with key RTI staff, government and non-government officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (e.g., with respect to taxes, shipping, customs, registration) while integrating with RTI systems and procedures;

•Provides training and guidance to field finance managers and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets;

•Manages sub-awards to partners in-country;

•Oversees preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables);

•Ensures timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate headquarters in the US;

•Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project;

•Prepares biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances;

•Manages and monitor performance of office petty cash system;

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

•Masters degree in business administration, economics, financial management, accounting, or finance;

•7 years related work experience in finance, administration, and project management for international organizations in international settings. Experience in fragile states preferred;

•Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for a USAID-funded project of a similar size and complexity is highly desirable;

•Knowledge of applicable USG and PMI procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques

•Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills;

•Results-oriented and team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position;

•Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access, plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks).

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE USAID, GHANA ,AND GRANT EXPERIENCE.

RTI is seeking Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist candidates for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Ghana . The purpose of this USAID/Ghana President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Expansion Project is to increase coverage and use of key life-saving malaria interventions in support of Ghana’s National Malaria Control Program. The Senior M&E Specialist will ensure the establishment and implementation of an effective and efficient system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•Develops, manages and implement the project’s M&E systems, including relevant performance indicators, baselines, and annual targets;

•Responsible for the project’s compliance with USAID performance reporting requirements and the implementation of project activities consistent with the MOH and the NMCP’s monitoring and evaluation health information systems requirements;

•Manages data collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by project team members and project counterparts;

•Prepares data tabulations, reports, and presentations to support project activities;

•Identifies, recruits and supervises consultants and contractors supporting M&E activities;

•Leads writing of quarterly technical and financial reports and assists the COP in writing annual work plans;; contribute to other project reports such as annual work plans;

•Regularly reviews and update the project’s M&E plan.

• •Requirements:

•Masters degree in public health or field related to malaria or epidemiology or related;

•7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation related to public health programs, with at least 5 years of experience working on large donor-funded projects, preferably USAID.

•Knowledge of USAID and PMI reporting indicators preferred;

•Demonstrated experience working on public health issues in fragile states, with experience in malaria programming preferred;

•Demonstrated experience the design and implementation of operations research and quality assurance protocols.

•Demonstrated experience and familiarity with behavioral surveillance surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling techniques and establishing M&E systems in developing countries;

•Results-oriented, team player, and with excellent interpersonal skills.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE USAID AND MALARIA EXPERIENCE.

TechnoServe is an international, non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968 out of a conviction that a vibrant private sector is an essential foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction. TechnoServe undertakes targeted, catalytic technical assistance and other programming to increase the competitiveness of entrepreneurs, businesses and industries that in-turn provide sustainable employment, inclusion of the poor and increased incomes. TechnoServe operates in 25 developing countries with over 900 employees. A substantial portion of our work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities. Our programs increase smallholder access to new technologies, aggregation and storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance. TechnoServe also undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential entrepreneurs in various sectors through leadership mentoring networks, formalization support, access to capital and development of sustainable business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management.

Job Description Lead all aspects of TechnoServe’s operations in Ghana to achieve sustainable economic development in a cost-effective manner.

Impact: Strategically select areas of work, partnerships and methodologies that most effectively contribute to poverty reduction, and assure excellence of implementation through total quality management and evidence-based decision-makingLeadership: Develop, inspire and enable a team of Ghanaian and international professionals to deliver high quality results, and effectively manage human resources, finance and back office functions to optimize cost-effectivenessFundraising: Secure funding to sustain and grow TechnoServe’s contribution to the economic development of GhanaDuties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position fall into four broad categories: Leadership (people and strategy), Fundraising, Operations, and Administration.

Leadership

Regularly develop and adapt the country strategic vision and direction and execute it in keeping with TechnoServe’s overall strategic planEstablish and foster relationships with a broad network of donors, practitioners, government representatives and business leaders in the Ghanaian economic development field, assimilating and contributing to new developments in the sectorRecruit, orient and provide for the professional development of highly effective staff in all functionsMotivate, inspire and enable a team of Ghanaian and international professionals to deliver high quality resultsIdentify and pursue innovative solutions to poverty reductionFundraising

Identify opportunities where TechnoServe can play a role in catalyzing more competitive, inclusive industries and entrepreneurshipUndertake industry assessments, market research and other analytical exercises that generate insight into opportunities for TechnoServe to achieve its missionSecure funding for the country program by developing concepts, leading sound project design and writing winning proposalsCultivate and maintain TechnoServe in-country partner and donor relationships with USAID and other US government agencies; local government, bilateral and multilateral development/donor organizations; foundations and relevant local NGOs; private sector associations and corporationsOperations

Oversee the design, planning and high quality, timely execution of TNS programs in the fieldPlan for and execute robust monitoring and evaluation of program outputs and outcomesEnsure cost-effective delivery of donor and client commitmentsContribute to the documentation and sharing of knowledge within the broader TechnoServe communityAdministration

Ensure high quality and timely donor reportingOversee all TechnoServe Ghana financial affairs, including budgets, adherence to effective internal financial controls and review of monthly financial reportingAct as legal representative of TechnoServe in Ghana, conducting all affairs with the government, the media and partners in keeping with TNS policies and proceduresMaintain good governance practices for all TechnoServe related entities in Ghana in accordance with Ghanaian lawParticipate in and comply with all TNS corporate processes such as the annual planning process, attendance at the annual CD meeting, preparation of program status and pipeline reports and oversee the correct and complete updating of the corporate measurement system

Advanced degree in business, economics, agriculture or related field with 10-15 years of solid professional experience with progressively higher levels of responsibilityA minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a business unit or large-scale project with responsibility for all aspects of operationsA minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a developing country, preferably in East, West or Southern AfricaPrivate sector experience in management consulting, agri-business and/or food processing, financial services or equivalent with strong entrepreneurial skills preferredGood working knowledge of economic development, agricultural value chains and entrepreneurship promotionDemonstrated ability to form, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve resultsProven capacity to fundraise effectively and represent the organization among a diverse range of stakeholdersClear evidence of operations management and administration skillsStrong diplomatic skills to support effective work with government, implementing partners and donorsStrong analytical as well as oral and written communications skills a must Fluent reading, writing, speaking and computer literacy skills in English