VACANCY : Program Officer Fair Economic Development

Job Profile ICCO West Africa

Program Officer Fair Economic Development (February 2012)

Job title	Program Officer Fair Economic Development (PO FED)
Specification of the job	(Senior) Programme Officer for ICCO’s programs in the area of Fair and Sustainable Economic Development, including: o   Value Chain Development (VCD) o   Coordination of the Agrihub Network in Sikasso o   Links between VCD and Fair Climate Programs o   Coordination of the Connect for Change Programme (C4C)
Responsibility	Direct responsibility for Economic Development Programs and Local & International Market Development (supported by ICCO’s Netherlands based Central Office). General responsibility for effective, efficient (learning) relationships between ICCO and partners and program coalitions, including the (C4C) Alliance, in the region, as well as the relations with ICCO Central Office & back donors.
Position in the organization	The program officer reports to the Regional Manager, works in a multidisciplinary team and in close cooperation with the Finance Officer, the Business Economics Advisor, the Value Chain Advisor and program specialists of ICCO’s Head Office.
Overall job objective	o   Contribute to regional development processes by facilitating multi-actor, multi-level Fair Economic Development programs (Shea, Sesame, Rice, and Cereal Value Chains, and multi-actor development initiatives such as the Agrihub in the Sikasso Region) o   Support strategic relations and alliances within the framework of ICCO’s Strategic Plan (including access to finance with Oikocredit, Terrafina); o   Facilitate the elaboration and implementation of multi actor programs in the shea and sesame chain in Mali and Burkina Faso o   Assist partners in identifying capacity-building support, cooperation with new stakeholders and additional funding, when needed. The team of program officers covers all thematic area’s in terms of knowledge, actors and content.
Tasks	o   Identification and facilitation of programs and program coalitions by applying the 4 ICCO strategic roles: strategic financing, advocacy and lobby, capacity building and brokering/network building o   Assessment of program- and project proposals and business plans o   Preparation of financing decisions o   Control, evaluation and monitoring of ongoing contracts between ICCO and program coalitions & partners o   Contribute to learning, exchange and knowledge-sharing in West Africa with partners / partner coalitions and in the North with relevant ICCO-specialist and ICCO PO’s world wide, and with strategic or ICCO Alliance partners. o   Contribute to policy development with relevant ICCO- specialist(s) in ICCO’s Head Office and to the development of the regional annual plan o   Contribute to communication activities regarding activities and policies of ICCO and partners in North and South o   Contribute to applications for additional funding by other donors and investors o   Coordination with other relevant alliances in the region (ICCO is member of the ICCO-alliance, APRODEV, ACT, Oikocredit, WASH Alliance, Connect4Change Alliance, AgriProFocus Agrihub Mali)

Qualifications needed	o   FED-relevant educational background (masters Agro-Economy, Agronomy, etc) o   7-10 years FED-relevant working experience, preferably also in value chain development o   Good knowledge of the social, economic & political situation in the region o   Substantial international experience in a relevant field of work. o   Good knowledge of development issues, understanding change processes, multi stakeholder processes and North-South cooperation. o   Excellent language skills (verbal and in writing) in English and French. o   Knowledge of financial aspects related to funding of programs and basic knowledge / experience with financial aspects related to assessment of business plans o   Negotiation skills, o   Networking and facilitating skills o   Good writing and presentation skills
Competences needed	o   Able to explore, process and master large quantities and varieties of information o   Open: sharing experiences, initiating new contacts, views and opportunities, networker o   Multicultural sensitivity and skill (regional and north-south) o   Innovative in approaching development issues o   Result oriented; maximizing impact and efficiency o   Team worker o   Integrity: careful/ honest with people, money, information and knowledge o   Reliable: “does as (s)he says”
Terms of employment	The ICCO West Africa Regional Office employment conditions apply.
Contact	Mr Idrissa Ba idrissa.ba@icco.nl +223 7034 4962, PO FED Mr Piet van Ommeren piet.van.ommeren@fairandsustainable.nl + 223 7002 0876, Regional Manager
Submission	Before 1st of March 2012 to the regional manager by mail: esaie.dembele@icco.nl

VACANCY: Global Water Initiative (GWI) Project Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:         Programming

Unit:                     Water and Sanitation

Job Title:              Global Water Initiative (GWI) Project Coordinator

Grade:                   Band D

Reports to:            Head of Programs.

Purpose:         The Global Water Initiative is a multi-year Water program based in the Upper East Region of Ghana.  CRS Leads the GWI consortium with partners CARE, and IUCN.  The GWI coordinator will lead the CRS-Led consortium on an advocacy program for the water sector in Ghana with following two strategic objectives:

1.      Local actors engage effectively in IWRM decision making at regional, national and local levels to deliver equitable, sustainable sharing of social, economic benefits from water.

2.      Decentralized local authorities deliver continuous water services in rural communities.

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the GWI-Ghana consortium and effectively liaise with all GWI program constituents 

·       Ensure for optimal program quality and efficient delivery of GWI activities according to the decisions made by senior management of the GWI partners (Project Steering Committee), the Regional Strategy Committee (RSC) and the Cluster Leader.

·       Ensure that all GWI partners pursue a program of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on GWI experiences.

·       Represent the GWI program locally and nationally to Government, decentralized authorities, NGOs, private sector, etc, and to existing and potential donors as appropriate.

·       Ensure the security and efficient management of all resources, equipment and documentation linked to the program.

·       Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to GWI to deliver the Program.

·       Provide an effective reporting interface with the Regional GWI Secretariat and donor, including implementation of agreed regional Monitoring and Evaluation program.

·       Develop and lead the successful networking of advocacy actors engaged in the water sector.

·       Participate in the recruitment and evaluation of staff within the GWI team, linking to the procedures of the individual partner organizations.

·       Design and deliver a communications program to communicate the work of GWI nationally and locally, ensuring for visibility of the GWI brand. .

 Management and Administration:
1.         Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
2.         Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review

actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular

basis.
3.         Ensure staff compliance with all CRS  administrative and operational procedures and

policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
4.         Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests

to donors.


 Representation and Advocacy:

1.          Ensures that sub-grantees adhere to their assigned scopes of work and sub-award terms, and  all members of the consortium work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.

2.         Act as primary program contact to consortium members and donor representatives,

taking responsibility for addressing all program matters, collaborating with the CRS

Country Representative and Head of Program on overall donor relationships.
3.         Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration with

CRS Country Representative and Head of Programming.
4.         Oversee program communication strategies, in collaboration with CRS Country

Representative and Head of Programming, including compliance with donor's

branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication

procedures.

 Human Resource Management:
1.         Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff  (CARE and IUCN) to meet program objectives.
2.         Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS' performance

management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation,

commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

Other Duties/Assignments:

Carry out any other duties/assignments as shall from time to time be directed by the Head of Programs or Country Representative.

 Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters Degree or Postgraduate/specialized training in water advocacy, water resources management or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years progressively increasing management responsibility and technical experience in Water, Sanitation and Environmental Sanitation in developing contexts
• Demonstrated knowledge of the water and sanitation institutional framework in Ghana
•  Knowledge of research methodology and advocacy planning
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in development projects preferably in WASH project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging local actors in IWRM decision making at regional, national and local levels to deliver equitable, sustainable sharing of social and economic benefits from water.
• Demonstrated advocacy and policy analysis experience in the water sector
•  Proven knowledge and first hand relationships with water actors in Ghana

• Proven team coordination skills and ability to work independently; Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.

• Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data

• Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, problem solving, effective communication and negotiating skills.
•  Ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
•  Proven experience in managing consortium or partnership relationships in a participatory way required.
• Proven track record in building relationships with governmental organizations, private sector and community organizations required.
• Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a multi-sectoral program involving multiple partners required.
•  Public relations skills required.
• Proven experience in budgeting and budget management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency's mission
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.).
• Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as required by the Agency.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

·       Serves with Integrity

·       Models Stewardship

·       Cultivates Constructive Relationships

·       Promotes Learning

Supervisory Responsibility: 

Direct:  CRS Wat/San  GWI Senior Program Officer

Indirect: CARE and IUCN program officers

  Key Working Relationships

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, and

Finance Manager.

CRS/Ghana WATSAN Team

Regional Technical Advisor for Emergencies and WATSAN

External:

       i.          Consortium agencies, donor representatives, Steering committee members,

local Government officials  (national, provincial and district levels)

      ii.          District Water Assembly

    iii.          CWSA – Community Water and Sanitation Agency

    iv.          WASH Learning Alliance Platform

      v.          Training institutions in the water sector such as KNUST

    vi.          Ministry of Water Resources at central and decentralized levels

   vii.          WSA (former CREPA) WaterAid, IRC, TREND, and other international NGOs WATSAN Sector Representatives (GoG & local NGOs and other stakeholders)

Interested candidates should kindly email their cover letter, resume and three professional references March 2, 2012 to: hr@tama.gh.waro.crs.org and hraccra@ gh.waro.crs.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BASIN OFFICER & ASSISTANT BASIN OFFICER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

A reputable Government Organisation has vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the under-mentioned vacancy.

BASIN OFFICER

The Basin Officer is to oversee the operations and implementation of strategies towards sustainable management and use of water resources in the Tano River Basin. The Basin Officer will be based in Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Provide technical inputs for the development of an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) plan for the Tano basin.

·         Assist in the implementation of the IWRM plan developed for the basin.

·         Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for the management of the basin.

·         Undertake the regulation and licensing of water users and monitoring compliance in the basin in collaboration with Legal, Monitoring and the Environmental Quality Departments of the organization.

·         Where assigned as Head of the Basin, serve as the Secretary to the Basin Management Board and focal point for donor related projects in the basin.

·         Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

·         At least a Masters or Post Graduate Degree from a recognized institution in Natural Resources and other relevant fields

·         At least six years post qualification experience, three years of which should be in a management position(s) in a reputable organization.

Personal Attributes:

·         Excellent computer skills

·         Ability to motivate staff to be results oriented

·         Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

·         Team leader and player

·         Ability to analyse and evaluate data

·         Initiative and drive to problem solving

Duty station:   Sunyani

MODE OF APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit their application not later than two weeks from the date of this advert giving detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees and personal contact to:

The Acting Executive Secretary   

P. O. Box CT 5630                                                                                                                                                  

Cantonment, Accra.

Or

personally at the office location:    

NO. E4 Leshie Crescent

Labone Estate, Accra                                                                                                                   

Note:

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT II

A reputable Government Organisation has vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the under-mentioned vacancy.

ASSISTANT BASIN OFFICER (2)

The Assistant Basin Officer is to oversee the operations and implementation of strategies towards sustainable management and use of water resources in the Tano and Pra River Basins. The Assistant Basin Officers will be based in the following regions:

·         Brong Ahafo (Sunyani)

·         Ashanti (Kumasi)

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Compile and periodically update data and information on all ongoing water related projects in the basin.

·         Monitor progress on ongoing water related projects in the basin.

·         Assist in the implementation of IWRM plan for the basin.

·         Assist in the provision of technical support for collaboration with relevant stakeholders for the management of the basin.

·         Assist in undertaking the regulation and licensing of water users and monitoring compliance in the basin.

·         Assist in undertaking education and public awareness activities in the basin.

·         Perform any other functions as the Basin officer may assign

Qualifications and Experience

·         A first degree from a recognized institution in Natural Resources or related fields.

Personal Attributes:

·         Very good computer skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills

·         Team leader

·         Ability to analyse and evaluate data

·         Initiative and drive to problem solving

Duty stations:   Sunyani and Kumasi

MODE OF APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating preferred basin not later than two weeks from the date of this advert giving detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees and personal contact to:

The Acting Executive Secretary   

P. O. Box CT 5630                                                                                                                                                  

Cantonment, Accra.

Or

personally at the office location:    

NO. E4 Leshie Crescent

Labone Estate, Accra                                                                                                                   

Note:

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.