Job Vacancies at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ghana

by Editorial Staff

The British Government is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Trade Advisor – Education and Digital C4 (24/20 ACC)
2.) Head of Corporate Services C5 (25/20 ACC)
3.) Procurement Officer A2 (27/20 ACC)

 

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Trade Advisor – Education and Digital C4 (24/20 ACC)

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DIT

Background & Purpose of the Job:

You will join the Department for International Trade’s Africa network in a new role that will provide leadership and co-ordination to our work in Ghana on education and digital. These are two critical areas for the UK’s work in Ghana and the focus of this role will be ensuring that the UK private sector fulfills its role in supporting the Government of Ghana to achieve its ambitious digitalisation and education agendas.

You will be networked closely with colleagues from across HMG working on prosperity issues as DIT can only successfully deliver our commercial ambitions by working seamlessly as part of joint and coordinated prosperity team alongside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This is an exciting time to join DIT Africa, as we expand our resources and ambition to deliver the objectives contained within the DIT Africa Regional Trade Plan.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the Trade Promotion and Negotiation Organisation for the UK. We promote UK businesses overseas and attract foreign investment to our shores. We have 3,000 staff across the globe in over 100 countries. Our aspiration is to address some of the challenges facing the UK, by helping British businesses to internationalise and grow overseas.

This role will seek to maximise on the capacity of the UK private sector to contribute to Ghana’s ambitious digitisation and education sector plans, leading the development and execution of a strategy that harnesses UK capabilities and products to support the development of these areas in Ghana. The impact of COVID-19 will present both challenges and opportunities for the UK’s trade presence in Ghana, and the post holder will need to have a strong focus on how the UK commercial offer can support Ghana’s post COVID-19 recovery.

What will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

This is a new position that will provide much needed leadership in two strategic growth sectors for the Department for International Trade in Ghana. There are clear opportunities in Ghana for UK companies, and we expect these to gain further traction post COVID-19, building on the work of the UK Government’s Digital Service and other agencies. The digital sector continues to grow in Ghana, and is one of the key strategic sectors of focus for the UK-Ghana Business Council. Commercial opportunities in the education space in Ghana continue to grow and we are looking for someone with commercial delivery experience to help drive these. This role will need to build and manage a strong network in order to position the UK as the partner of choice in the education and digital sectors in Ghana, working closely with FCDO, GDS and the British Council to ensure that the UK offer is showcased effectively and results in increased exports of UK goods and services for UK companies.

The role will focus on the following key areas:

  • Lead on the UK in Ghana’s cross government digital efforts,
  • Develop and deliver a commercially-focused sector plan for digital and education that supports the GoG’s development agendas in both areas, working closely with colleagues in DIT and FCDO;
  • Identify opportunities in the education and digital sectors for UK companies, building a pipeline of commercial projects in the education and digital sectors;
  • Deliver trade missions and events;
  • Triage and support queries from UK companies on an ad hoc basis, working closely with the Trade Services Unit and the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce;
  • Support UK investment opportunities into the digital sector.
  • Support cross government,programmes such as Tech for Growth.

This postholder will need to be flexible in their approach to this role, and will be expected to support opportunities in other sectors as they arise, with support from other members of the team e.g. healthcare. The role will be line managed by the DIT Country Director.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

  • No direct reports. Budget responsibility to be confirmed.

  • 5+ years of commercial experience in the digital and/or education sectors in Ghana;
  • Excellent written and spoken English language skills;
  • Track record of delivering projects involving a wide range of stakeholders;
  • Experience working with senior level stakeholders;
  • Business development or other commercial experience.

  • Experience working with the Government of Ghana;
  • Event management experience.

Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service

22 September 2020

C4 (L)

Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

35

24 months

Africa

Ghana

Accra

British High Commission

1

GHS equivalent to USD 1,618.65

1 October 2020

Learning and development opportunities:

The successful applicant will have access to a range of Learning and Development opportunities with in-house and e-learning, with the potential for overseas training. From time to time there will be requirements to assist other teams within the Department, building overall resilience and broader experience.

Working patterns:

This is a full time position.

  • This role is Accra based and reports to the Country Director for the UK Department for International Trade in Ghana, also based in Accra.
  • There will be travel requirements and opportunities both within Accra and Ghana more widely.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghana employment law.
  • Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.

 

How To Apply

To send your application, Click Here




 

2.) Head of Corporate Services C5 (25/20 ACC)

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Corporate Services Support

Main purpose of job:

The successful applicant will provide strategic direction to corporate services; leading an efficient, cost effective and professionalised team to deliver a customer-focussed corporate platform to the whole British High Commission, including its 250 staff from 16 different UK departments.

As the driving force for corporate delivery, the successful applicant will be a core member of the senior leadership team and Management Board. You will think strategically, and providing corporate, financial and local insight to inform decision-making. You will advise directly both the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner.

The successful applicant will manage the heads of finance and procurement, estates and facilities, information and insight, IT, and the Corporate Services Manager (your deputy). Through them, you will lead a diverse team of over 100 corporate staff, and budget of £5m.

You will be energetic and focussed on delivering a quality service that serves the changing needs of the British High Commission. You will display an openness to change, able to challenge with respect, and be honest and act with integrity.

This role is also part of a global UK pilot project, testing how to deliver corporate services (finance, HR, estates, protocol) within a functional model. As such, the successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach to being part of an evolving project.

Roles and responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership 30%

  • To provide strategic leadership and planning in support of the corporate agenda including the country business plan and risk management. To advise the Management Board and High Commissioner (and deputy) on corporate strategy, service delivery, customer feedback, and risks.
  • Manage the corporate services ‘platform’ (ie the High Commission estate, finance IT, etc) to support 16 different UK departments.
  • Act as trusted advisor to local leadership and UK partners on the platform, ‘horizon scanning’ locally to enable proactive resource and activity planning (working with the Regional Corporate Services Lead once in post).
  • Actively build and deepen relationships with key leaders internally and within regional and global hubs, and with external partners (ie diplomatic missions, GRA and SSNIT, government departments, banks, and suppliers) to maintain informed on current corporate knowledge.
  • Ensure local policies are reviewed and aligned to global and local requirement and adopted by all partners on the platform.

People 20%

  • To line manager five senior staff (heads of finance and procurement, estates and facilities, information and insight, IT, and the Corporate Services Manager – your deputy) and, through them, to lead over 100 others, including: technicians, artisans, gardeners, drivers, and professional specialists.
  • Lead on the overall employer proposition, including terms and conditions of service and pay and benefits for locally employed staff (LS), ensuring compliance with local labour law.
  • Provide guidance and act as an escalation point on sensitive staff matters for diplomatic and local staff, including management issues and dispute resolution, engaging with specialist HR functions where necessary.
  • Instil a continuous improvement mentality within the team, leading on corporate projects and the change management required to deliver them.
  • Champion and embed a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Support regional teams, influencing at a senior level to maintain and strengthen inclusiveness.
  • Mentor and coach staff from across the High Commission, supporting their personal and professional development.

Delivery 40%

  • Lead and monitor the delivery of services against the High Commission’s corporate services charter.
  • Instil and monitor a customer-service approach to deliver corporate services. Actively monitor and respond to customer feedback from all staff and stakeholders (irrespective of grade). Relentlessly pursue continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Oversee all corporate delivery across finance, HR, protocol, etc, working closely with the regional HR, finance and procurement hubs and the Global Processing Transaction Centre (GTPC). Ensure full use of self-service access to corporate services and regionalised services.
  • Direct the management of the estate, ensuring that UK and local standards are met through planned and reactive maintenance and in compliance with corporate procedures, including local and UK health and safety regulations and policy.
  • Oversee any change programmes across our estate and ensure delivery is to agreed timelines and standards.
  • Act as the ‘intelligent client’, identifying requirements, appropriate service level agreements and key performance indicators to manage and monitor supplier contracts.
  • Oversee the local delegated budget of £6m (and directly manage £5m of it) in accordance with corporate policies to ensure on-budget expenditure and value for money.

Resilience 10%

  • Respond to operational crises, providing leadership and flexing team prioritisation as required.
  • Ensure cross training within corporate services roles to provide resilience within the teams and across the region.
  • Ensure well-being and engagement are maintained within the corporate services team, seeking regular feedback and embedding the values of resilience and respect.
  • Once in place, work with the Regional Corporate Services Lead to plan long term resource and development needs.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

  • Line management of 5 staff, countersign for 20 staff, and leadership of over 100 people.
  • Responsibility for the Corporate Services budget – currently £5M

  • Minimum 3 years of senior management experience working for an international organisation (either commercial, INGO, or diplomatic mission).
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience at middle management or above in corporate services.
  • Experience in managing cross functional teams
  • Confidence to challenge and influence very senior stakeholders
  • Extensive line management experience, and confidence in delivering difficult messages, with respect.
  • A can-do attitude, with an openness to change and new ideas.
  • Proven honesty and integrity. High levels of discretion.
  • Extensive experience in managing suppliers and outsourced service delivery.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

  • A specialism and/or a relevant qualification in either HR, finance, procurement, change management, or corporate insight.
  • An understanding of risk management, and confidence in a risk-based approach.
  • Numerically literate, and confidence in handling large data sets and providing evidence for decision making.
  • Experience of coaching or mentoring other staff.

Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service

7 October 2020

C5 (L)

Permanent

35

Africa

Ghana

Accra

British High Commission

1

GHC equivalent to USD 2,360.81 – USD 2,951.02 (depending on experience)

2 November 2020

Learning and development opportunities:

  • Learning and development sits at the heart of how we manage and invest in our staff, and you will be expected to maintain an active personal development plan. In support of this, the British High Commission offers time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation when required.
  • There will be opportunities to provide regional resilience for corporate services to other posts in the region, and to participate in regional and London-based conferences and training.
  • As a participant in the global UK pilot project to test how to deliver corporate services within a functional model, you will play an active role in sharing your own learning and best practice with others.

Working patterns:

  • Full time, Monday-Friday (and participation in an on-call roster, as part of a wider team)
  • The successful applicant would be able to discuss with their line manager any requests for flexible working, including some home working.

  • The British High Commission aims to be a highly-inclusive place to work, celebrating a workforce with both diversity of thought and background.
  • To help achieve this the British High Commission takes a values-based approach to leadership and people management, and has a zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. Our values are Respect; Openness; and Honesty & Integrity. An understanding and commitment to these values will be discussed during interview and monitored throughout the probationary period.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana.
  • The British High Commission in Accra is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
  • Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.

 

How To Apply

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3.) Procurement Officer A2 (27/20 ACC)

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Corporate Services Support

  • Assist in drawing up Contracts for Joint Corporate Services related Procurement
  • Analyse procurement requirements and selects the most appropriate methods based on interpretation and assessment of established policies, practices, and experience
  • Plan, organize and lead on the bid process including drafting and issuing letters, developing bid evaluation criteria for processes involved;
  • Sit on evaluation committees, to ensure the integrity of the competitive process and exercises appropriate judgement and tact while ensuring to protect confidential information;
  • Analyses, negotiates and prepares contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of both BHC/DFID
  • Run reports and complete housekeeping tasks.
  • Help to resolve any discrepancies
  • Liaison Officer for Post Medical Insurance Contract: In charge of the Medical Insurance cover for both the UKBA and Dependants, and for LESA and their Dependants: This is for both the Apex Health Insurance and the International SOS/WARA contracts.
  • Ensure that standards are achieved and maintained through investing in the capability of the team. Also develop commercial capability of local based staff working with or having responsibility for procurement.
  • Support staff at Post on low value procurement activity including optimisation of suppliers. Achieved through challenging assumptions, quantifying the need and providing advice and guidance, and driving low value procurements through GPC.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and procurement regulatory requirements on all new supplier set ups. Monitor SLA for supplier set ups and engage with customers on any non-compliance with policies, rules and legal requirements.
  • Create regular opportunities for staff and customers to help improve service quality and demonstrate a visible involvement. Work with the Hub’s procurement team to develop and to standardise new policies and processes to ensure compliance across board.
  • Work with finance colleagues at post on developing processes and tools to ensure that procurement activity is accurately reflected in business plans and budgets.
  • Any other related duties assigned by Line Manager.

  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Experience in procurement and contract management
  • Demonstrable market research skills within procurement framework
  • Demonstrable stakeholder relationship management skills.
  • Strong Negotiation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service background
  • High proficiency with MS Office suite
  • A relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution

  • A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent

Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service

30 September 2020

A2 (L)

Permanent

35

Africa

Ghana

Accra

British High Commission

1

GHS equivalent to USD 664.42

12 October 2020

Learning and development opportunities:

The British High Commission in Ghana takes learning and development seriously. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop many core and transferable skills through both formal and informal learning and development opportunities. Members of staff are encouraged to make use of the learning and development opportunities that the office has to offer.

Working patterns:

This is a full time position.

  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana.
  • The British High Commission in Accra is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
  • Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.

 

 

 





Job Vacancies for Lecturers at Wisconsin International University Ghana

by Editorial Staff

Wisconsin International University College is recruiting to fill the following positions

1.) Lecturer
2.) Professor/Senior Lecturer.

 

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana is one of the earliest established private universities in Ghana. It is located at Agbogba Junction near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Lecturer

Qualification Required & Experience

• With terminal Degrees in Accounting

Location: Accra & Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should forward their application and CV to WIUC-GH. Applications should be addressed to the Registrar or through the contact below:

Accra: Off Agbogba Road, North Legon
GPS: GE 281-8212
P.O.Box LG 751 Legon, Accra

Or Call us on:

0302-907057 / 0544-853383

Kumasi: Feyiase, Off lake Bosomtwi Road
GPS: At-1056-0636
P.O.Box KS 5903
Adum – Kumasi

Or Call us on:

0322-392584 / 0557-316025

Closing Date: 30 September, 2020




2.) Professor/Senior Lecturer

Qualification Required & Experience

• In Accounting – With preferably terminal Degree (PhD) in Accounting to serve as Head of Department

Location: Accra & Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should forward their application and CV to WIUC-GH. Applications should be addressed to the Registrar or through the contact below:

Accra: Off Agbogba Road, North Legon
GPS: GE 281-8212
P.O.Box LG 751 Legon, Accra

Or Call us on:

0302-907057 / 0544-853383

Kumasi: Feyiase, Off lake Bosomtwi Road
GPS: At-1056-0636
P.O.Box KS 5903
Adum – Kumasi

Or Call us on:

0322-392584 / 0557-316025

Closing Date: 30 September, 2020

 

 

 





Job Vacancies at the University of Cape Coast – 3 Positions

by Editorial Staff

The University of Cape Coast, a public University in Ghana established by an Act of Parliament, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the positions of:

1.) Director, Directorate Of Public Affairs
2.) Director, Directorate Of Legal, Consular And General Services
3.) Director, Directorate Of Academic Affairs.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Director, Directorate Of Public Affairs

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Academic Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for implementing the academic policies and management of academic programmes of the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to management of students’ records, admissions, registration, time-tabling, examinations, graduation, declaration of results and issuing of transcripts.

Terms of Office

  • The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four only.

Conditions of Service

  • Salary and fringe benefits attached to the respective positions are attractive.

 

Required Skills or Experience

 

Applicants must:

  • possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education) in students’ records management, programmes accreditation, admissions, time-tabling, graduation, issuance and verification of academic credentials;
  • have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
  • have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
  • have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

General Requirements

  • Applicants for all positions should have relevant postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidates must be performance-driven and keen on achieving results with proven ability to serve relevant statutory University Boards and Committees. He/she should be able to serve a minimum of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retiring age of 60 years.
  • In addition, the Directors must have administrative, management and leadership competencies.

 

How To Apply

 

Mode of Application & Closing Date

  • Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should complete and submit application forms together with comprehensive Curricula Vitae, relevant supporting documents and three-page Vision Statements to the address below. The application form is obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource and the University’s website.
The Registrar
University of Cape Coast 
Cape Coast
  • Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent to the e-mail address: council@ucc.edu.gh
  • Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.
  • The closing date for the submission of applications is Friday, 25th September, 2020.

2.) Director, Directorate Of Legal, Consular And General Services

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Legal, General and Consular Services. The Directorate is responsible for providing legal, consular, general and other specialised services in the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to legal advice, representation in the law courts and general services (including security, fire safety, printing, consular, and transport services). The Director is also responsible for advising the University on disciplinary matters.

Terms of Office

  • The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four only.

Conditions of Service

  • Salary and fringe benefits attached to the respective positions are attractive.

 

Required Skills or Experience

 

Applicants must:

  • possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education);
  • have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
  • have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/ appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
  • have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

General Requirements

  • Applicants for all positions should have relevant postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidates must be performance driven and keen on achieving results with proven ability to serve relevant statutory University Boards and Committees. He/she should be able to serve a minimum of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retiring age of 60 years.
  • In addition, the Directors must have administrative, management and leadership competencies.

 

How To Apply

 

Mode of Application & Closing Date

  • Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should complete and submit application forms together with comprehensive Curricula Vitae, relevant supporting documents and three-page Vision Statements to the address below. The application form is obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource and the University’s website.
The Registrar
University of Cape Coast 
Cape Coast
  • Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent to the e-mail address: council@ucc.edu.gh
  • Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.
  • The closing date for the submission of applications is Friday, 25th September, 2020.




3.) Director, Directorate Of Academic Affairs

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Academic Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for implementing the academic policies and management of academic programmes of the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to management of students’ records, admissions, registration, time-tabling, examinations, graduation, declaration of results and issuing of transcripts.

Terms of Office

  • The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four only.

Conditions of Service

  • Salary and fringe benefits attached to the respective positions are attractive.

 

Required Skills or Experience

 

Applicants must:

  • possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education) in students’ records management, programmes accreditation, admissions, time-tabling, graduation, issuance and verification of academic credentials;
  • have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
  • have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
  • have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

General Requirements

  • Applicants for all positions should have relevant postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidates must be performance-driven and keen on achieving results with proven ability to serve relevant statutory University Boards and Committees. He/she should be able to serve a minimum of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retiring age of 60 years.
  • In addition, the Directors must have administrative, management and leadership competencies.

 

How To Apply

 

Mode of Application & Closing Date

  • Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should complete and submit application forms together with comprehensive Curricula Vitae, relevant supporting documents and three-page Vision Statements to the address below. The application form is obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource and the University’s website.
The Registrar
University of Cape Coast 
Cape Coast
  • Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent to the e-mail address: council@ucc.edu.gh
  • Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.
  • The closing date for the submission of applications is Friday, 25th September, 2020.

 

 

 





Job Vacancies at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

by Editorial Staff

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is recruiting to fill the following positions below.

1.) Team Leaders
2.) Field Supervisors
3.) Enumerator.

 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a United States-based non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that the evidence created is used to improve livelihoods.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Team Leaders

Job Description:

 

  • Job Title: Team Leader (TL)
  • Location:  Brong Ahafo (Bono East & Bono) and Ashanti regions, Ghana
  • Deadline to apply: 25th September 2020.
  • Duration: 2 weeks of training and 13 weeks of field work
  • Desired start date of training:  7th October 2020
  • Language requirement: Twi and/or Dagaare
  • Job Code: EP-EL-TL-20

Escaping Poverty

A recent study run by IPA suggests a promising way of lifting people out of poverty. The study, published in Science, was a six country, 21,000 person randomized control trial which found that a multifaceted “graduation” program led to sustained improvements in income, spending and wealth, even after the program ended (Banerjee et al. 2015). Additionally, this program led to improvements in people’s mental well-being, and their perceived status in life.

Escaping Poverty Project is aimed at studying the Mental Health and Living Standards of households.

Reports to: Field Supervisor

Job Description

Team Leaders (TLs) will oversee survey field activities including managing a team of Surveyors, tracking field finances, supervising daily survey activities, survey monitoring and writing daily field reports to the Field Supervisor. Team Leaders will also keep records; including survey tracking, surveyor attendance and project expenses. Team Leaders are responsible for maintaining high quality data collection.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise approximately 4-6 Surveyors and ensure adherence to IPA survey protocols;
  • Ensure that data collected is of high quality
  • Evaluate the performance of field staff under his/her supervision
  • Managing field finances and logistics, including reconciliation and distribution of respondent gifts to survey teams
  • Verify that Surveyors have interviewed the right respondents;
  • Conduct frequent and random spot checks in the field
  • Report all problems immediately to the Field Supervisor and Field Managers
  • Submit timely feedback to the Field Supervisor and Field Manager
  • Maintain good relations with IPA, partner organizations and project participants.

 

Required Skills or Experience

 

  • Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field/data collection experience
  • Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn
  • Familiarity with administering interviews using SurveyCTO is an added advantage.
  • Should be fluent in English
  • Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in Twi and/or Dagaare.
  • Must have an accommodation in the district selected to work
  • Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities within the project districts
  • Must have leadership skills experience in similar roles with IPA or similar non-IPA project

 

How To Apply

 

To apply, please fill out the online application form by clicking the link below: https://ipaghana.surveycto.com/collect/tl_application_form_ep_endline_mb?caseid=

Please take note of the following instructions:

  • Candidates will only be considered for the roles they applied for. Those who apply for higher positions and do not qualify for those roles will not be considered for other lower positions.
  • Candidate are required to apply for all positions they are willing to accept
  • Only the newest application will be considered from candidates who submit multiple applications for the same position.

Due to the high volume of applications received by IPA, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants are also encouraged to apply early.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org.

 

2.) Field Supervisors

Job Description

 

  • Job Title: Field Supervisor
  • Location: Brong Ahafo (Bono East & Bono) and Ashanti regions, Ghana
  • Deadline to apply: 25th September 2020.
  • Duration: 2 weeks of training and 13 weeks of field work
  • Desired start date of training: 7th October 2020
  • Language requirement: Twi and/or Dagaare
  • Job Code: EP-EL-FS-20

Escaping Poverty

A recent study run by IPA suggests a promising way of lifting people out of poverty. The study, published in Science, was a six country, 21,000 person randomized control trial which found that a multifaceted “graduation” program led to sustained improvements in income, spending and wealth, even after the program ended (Banerjee et al. 2015). Additionally, this program led to improvements in people’s mental well-being, and their perceived status in life.

Escaping Poverty Project is aimed at studying the Mental Health and Living Standards of households.

Reports to: Field Manager

Job Description: The Field Supervisor (FS) shall manage multiple teams of surveyors.

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to all IPA survey protocols;
  • Supervise multiple field teams and Team Leaders;
  • Organize overall field logistics;
  • Contact the IPA Field Manager at any time with questions or concerns;
  • Coordinate field work, manage field team expenses, communicate with the project management team;
  • Ensure that field teams adhere to IPA protocols and meet their contractual obligations
  • Accompany surveyors; conduct random, spot checks and run high-frequency checks on collected data
  • Ensure survey equipment is managed appropriately by field teams
  • Assist with the preparation of daily work plans
  • Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, partner organizations, project participants
  • Perform other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her.

 

Required Skills or Experience

 

  • Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field/data collection experience
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in Twi and/or Dagaare.
  • Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.
  • Must be good at using Microsoft office; Excel, word, power point.
  • Must have an accommodation in the district selected to work
  • Must be willing to travel within assigned districts
  • Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn
  • Familiarity with administering questionnaires using SurveyCTO is an advantage;
  • Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities within the districts in which is project is working in.
  • Must have leadership skills/experience in similar roles with IPA

 

How To Apply

 

To apply, please fill out the online application form by clicking the link below: https://ipaghana.surveycto.com/collect/fs_application_form_ep_endline_mb?caseid=

Please take note of the following instructions:

  • Candidates will only be considered for the roles they applied for. Those who apply for higher positions and do not qualify for those roles will not be considered for other lower positions.
  • Candidate are required to apply for all positions they are willing to accept
  • Only the newest application will be considered from candidates who submit multiple applications for the same position.

Due to the high volume of applications received by IPA, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants are also encouraged to apply early.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org.




 

3.) Enumerator

Job Description

 

  • Job Title: Enumerator
  • Location:  Brong Ahafo (Bono East & Bono) and Ashanti regions, Ghana
  • Deadline to apply: 25th September 2020
  • Duration: 2 weeks of training and 13 weeks of field work
  • Desired start date of training:  7th October 2020
  • Language requirement: Twi and Dagaare
  • Job Code: EP-EL-ENUM-20

Escaping Poverty

A recent study run by IPA suggests a promising way of lifting people out of poverty. The study, published in Science, was a six country, 21,000 person randomized control trial which found that a multifaceted “graduation” program led to sustained improvements in income, spending and wealth, even after the program ended (Banerjee et al. 2015). Additionally, this program led to improvements in people’s mental well-being, and their perceived status in life.

Escaping Poverty Project is aimed at studying the Mental Health and Living Standards of households.

Reports to: Team Leader

Job description: The Surveyors / Enumerators shall administer/conduct interviews to respondents and assist in HFC corrections.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct endline surveys in assigned communities;
  • Live within assigned districts or field stations during the period of the survey;
  • Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
  • Promptly respond to contact from the Field Manager, Field Supervisor, Team Leaders, or other IPA staff.
  • Perform other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;

 

Required Skills or Experience

 

  • Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field/data collection experience
  • Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn
  • Familiarity with administering interviews using SurveyCTO is an added advantage.
  • Should be fluent in English
  • Must have an accommodation in the district selected to work
  • Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in Twi or/and Dagaare
  • Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities within the districts in which the project is working in.

Note: Trainees who perform best at the surveyor training will be considered for auditor position.

 

How To Apply

 

To apply, please fill out the online application form by clicking the link below: https://ipaghana.surveycto.com/collect/enumerator_application_form_ep_endline_mb?caseid=

Please take note of the following instructions:

  • Candidates will only be considered for the roles they applied for. Those who apply for higher positions and do not qualify for those roles will not be considered for other lower positions.
  • Candidate are required to apply for all positions they are willing to accept
  • Only the newest application will be considered from candidates who submit multiple applications for the same position.

Due to the high volume of applications received by IPA, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants are also encouraged to apply early.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org.

 

 

 

 





Job Openings at Newmont Mining Corporation Ghana – 4 Positions

by Editorial Staff

Newmont Mining Corporation is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1. Storekeeper
2. Process Maintenance Mechanical Technician
3. Records Administrator
4. Process Operations Supervisor.

 

Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname.

Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1. Storekeeper

  • Company: Newmont Mining Corporation
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Sunyani
  • Job type: Full-Time
Dimensions
Purpose

Responsible for receiving, storing, assembling, packing and/or unpacking of goods as well as delivering/issuing goods from the store.

To also perform a variety of routine warehouse duties involving the receiving, unloading, inventory, storing, movement and distribution of goods and materials at the warehouse

Actively demonstrate the Newmont values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Inclusion and responsibility at all times.

Essential Duties
  • Adhere and comply to all stipulated Warehousing and Materials control regulations.
  • Ensure all warehouse operations are in compliance with safety requirements promoting the company’s safety culture.
  • Ensure a clean and tidy workspace is kept at all times
  • Maintains receipts, records, and stores withdrawals.
  • Files and distributes required documents according to procedures
  • Checks materials and supplies and reports when stock is low.
  • Conducts stock counts as per procedures.
  • Receives and unpacks materials and supplies.
  • Reports damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes.
  • Supervises the packing away of receipted goods.
  • Issues goods according to procedures.
Training & Experience
  • Senior High School Certificate with Mathematics and English.
  • Knowledge of Maintenance Planning.
  • Supply Chain functional knowledge.
  • Knowledge of P2P transactional processes.
  • ERP/EAP System knowledge.
  • Mining business acumen.
  • Warehouse Management
  • 2 to 4 years’ experience in warehousing.
Training & Experience Continuation
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Basic understanding of warehouse inventory control systems.
  • Good Writing  Skills
  • Numerate
  • Customer focused.
  • Motivated
  • Independent.
  • Safety conscious.
  • Initiative.
  • Results driven
  • Pro-active.
  • Work Under Pressure.
Working Conditions
  • Works at the Ahafo mine
  • Heat, dust and strenuous activities

 Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 10 Oct, 2020




2. Process Maintenance Mechanical Technician

  • Company: Newmont Mining Corporation
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Sunyani
  • Job type: Full-Time
Dimensions
Purpose

To conduct the safe troubleshooting, replacement, repair, testing and general maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, according to mechanical codes and specifications, to optimize plant processing and production.

Essential Duties
  • Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
  • Execute on mechanical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the Mechanical Supervisor.
  • Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows.
  • Test repaired equipment to determine the extent of effective functioning.
  • Provide practical and technical assistance relevant to the trade to the Mechanical Supervisor.
Essential Duties
  • Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information for the incoming crew.
  • Work with the Mechanical Supervisor to maintain optimal mechanical performance of the Process Plant.
  • Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the Ahafo Process Plant operation.
  • Contribute to the development of Standard Task Procedures (STP’s).
  • Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
  • Strive to reduce downtime and minimise costs.
  • Analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications, and in accordance with local standards.
  • Undertake mechanical maintenance including:
  • Overhauling of different types of pumps, gearboxes and other equipment.
  • Conducting change-outs of mill motors and associated bearings.
  • Conducting routine equipment running checks.
Training & Experience
  • Diploma or relevant certification in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
  • Knowledge of the work management process.
  • Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
  • Minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in a mining process plant or similar environment.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook and other Windows applications).
Working Conditions
  • Position is located in a very remote location.  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and to adjust focus.
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to work in confined spaces and will be exposed to extreme vibration.
  • Work Environment: The employee is required to operate in a safety-critical environment with hazardous materials and potentially harmful / dangerous machinery and equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to noise more than 85 decibels, and to fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces etc. The incumbent will regularly lift heavy materials and / or operate heavy machinery.
  • Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask.

Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 9 Oct, 2020

3. Records Administrator

  • Company: Newmont Mining Corporation
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Sunyani
  • Job type: Full-Time
Dimensions
Purpose

To control, record, review, update and store documentation relating to Ahafo North, in accordance with Newmont policy, legal requirements and government legislation regarding the control, recording and storage of documents.

Essential Duties

Document Control

  • Maintain structured and systematic document control processes that provide easy reference to documents that are accurate and high quality.
  • Assist in supporting internal and external audits, coordinating activities and ensuring timely response to documentation request for auditors in order to implement systems of control
  • Convert hard-copy work documents such as checklists, permits, log sheets and other supporting documentation into existing electronic systems.
  • Organize and maintain documents, adhering to the company document lifecycle procedures and archive inactive records in accordance with the records retention schedule.
  • Review and update all incoming documents regularly.
  • Liaise and coordinate with Document Control Administration for document control procedures / updates to maintain active versioning / revision index of documents.
  • Inform document owners of pending document review and approval requirements and assist in facilitating the review and approval process.
  • Conduct comprehensive document audits to ensure conformance to established procedures and maintain quality records, per applicable SOPs / STPs.
  • Maintain cost-effective measures to ensure signage and process documentation costs meet departmental budget requirements.
  • Print and provide requesting department with project signage as stipulated under ISO/OHSAS audit and Mining Regulations and other environmental permit requirements.
  • Oversee the efficient running of the Document Control Center database.
  • Pull required documentation from the database and distribute to the relevant document owner for review and / or approval.
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers applicable to the department.

 

Reporting and Filing

  • Provide reports on the health of the system and documents contained within it, when requested.
  • Track pending documents through weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly progress reports and notify the document owner for taking appropriate action on the pending documents.
  • Receive the Planned Task Observations (PTO’s), create the relevant report and file into the appropriate system.
  • Facilitate an audit of the PTO’s and provide timely feedback to the PTO owner.
  • Manage both physical and electronic archives for specified duration, depending on content.

 

Administrative Assistance

  • Deputize the Administrative Coordinator, in the absence of this role.
  • Coordinate and manage the daily and weekly employee timesheets for approval and submission to Human Resources, in the absence of the Administrative Coordinator.
  • Work Scheduling and Allocation
  • Accomplish work objectives by determining own work schedule.

 

Health, Safety and Environment

  • Maintain a high health, safety and environmental awareness.
  • Monitor own and peers’ adherence to health and safety measures, protocols, and standards.
  • Report any deviation from established health and safety measures and protocols to the Project Manager
  • Adhere strictly to Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
  • Oversee that security procedures are followed to minimise the opportunities for theft of documentation material or company property.
Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

  • Higher National Diploma in Administration, Document Control or related field.

 

Additional Knowledge:

  • Essential knowledge of document control systems and electronic data management.
  • Knowledge of administration and communication processes, procedures and systems.
  • Knowledge of Newmont’s invoicing and requisition processes, procedures and systems.

 

Experience: 

  • Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in any document control environment.
Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

  • physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
  • work environment: The noise level in the office work environment is minimal.

Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 9 Oct, 2020




4. Process Operations Supervisor.

  • Company: Newmont Mining Corporation
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Sunyani
  • Job type: Full-Time
Purpose

 

To coordinate and manage the daily activities of process operations shift personnel in upholding safety and ensuring efficiency and a high work quality output to improve operational performance and contribute to optimum production levels

Essential Duties

 

  • Supervise operations in all process areas (i.e. Crushing, Grinding, CIL, Elution, CCD, WSF and TSF).
  • Ensure adherence to operating parameters, make decisions on operating conditions / parameters and take necessary corrective action to minimize operating variations.
  • Work with the metallurgical team and laboratory to ensure the optimum metallurgical performance of the process plant.
  • Coordinate maintenance requirements of the process plant outside of business hours to maintain production requirements and targets.
  • Participate in continuous improvement programs, which will assist in enhancing the performance of the process plant operation.
  • Complete all tasks identified in the Processing Operations MOS Elements to the specified quality and timeliness as assigned to this role.
  • Prepare shift production and operating reports, complete work requests, prepare purchase / warehouse requisitions and prepare employee time and attendance reports.
  • Complete reports accurately detailing production variances, restrictions, hazards, corrective actions.
  • Produce a daily shift report and submit the report to the General Foreman.
  • Comply with all HSLP, Environment and Social Responsibility requirements under Newmont’s Integrated Management System.
  • Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his / her supervision.

The above duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

 

Training & Experience

 

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations)

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemistry, or equivalent.
  • Advanced knowledge of mineral processing principles and industry standards.
  • Advanced knowledge of processing plant equipment.

 

Experience:

  • Minimum of 6 – 8 years’ experience in metalliferous mining, with a minimum of 4 – 5 years’ in gold processing operations.
  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience supervising large and diverse teams.
  • Previous process operating experience, particularly crushing, SAG – Ball Mill Grinding, Leach / CIL / CIP, Elution, Reagents and Tails operation.
Working Conditions

 

Position in a very remote location. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

 

  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment: The noise level in the office work environment is minimal; however, the employee is occasionally required to operate in a safety-critical environment with hazardous materials and potentially harmful / dangerous machinery and equipment. Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, slippery surfaces etc.
  • Protective equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, earplugs, and dust mask based on working conditions.

Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 27 Sept, 2020