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WaterAid Ghana Recruits Policy Officer

WaterAid Ghana Recruits Policy Officer

Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. Here in Ghana, we have built a great team which is championing and delivering on the needs and rights of these communities

Job Description

(3 Years renewable contracts)

Person Specification: Eligible to work in Ghana

Plan, coordinate research activities and contribute to policy analysis towards WaterAid in Ghana’s advocacy agenda in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Monitor field projects, produce project reports and generate policy briefs based on field experiences for publication
Support the Policy and Partnership Department’s policy activities and execute programmes at all levels to achieve WAG’s policy influencing objectives
Contribute to WAG’s management of innovative stakeholder relationships at all levels to enhance the achievement of organisational goals
Effectively contribute to the development and implementation of WAG’s Rights Based Approach, Equity and Inclusion, among others in the delivery of water and sanitation in Ghana
Support the implementation of the local millennium development goal initiative (LMDGI) ongoing in 13 Districts in Ghana
Competitive NGO salary depending on skills and experience

Required Skills or Experience

First degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Planning and Public management
Working knowledge and experience in policy analysis and development, research, advocacy and partnerships
Experience in Health, Water and sanitation sectors is desirable
At least 3-5 years minimum relevant experience in policy, research and partnerships issues
Experiences of working partners and building community based organisations will be required
Demonstrable capacity for identifying how programme and policy integration can bring about effective and sustainable development
Experience in climate change and its effects of WASH will be an Advantage
Experience working with INGOs, Government Official and other high level policy makers
Self starter, ability to work in a team and willingness to learn from others and to take on new responsibilities and challenges
Analytical reasoning skills, critical thinking and ability to interpret complex numerical information
Strong networking skills in people management and development
Culturally sensitive – is aware of and sensitive to different cultural values
Good writing, verbal, communication and editing skills
Fair knowledge in WASH and ability to learn quickly and adapt new knowledge
Demonstrable ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work in a team and willingness to learn from others
Good IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet communications

How To Apply

Applications and Cvs should be forwarded by email to: Human Resource Manager, waghana@wateraid.org. Thank you for your interest in WaterAid
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WaterAid Recruits Head of Policy & Partnerships Accra, Ghana

WaterAid Vacancies

Water Aid Recruits Head of Policy & Partnerships Accra, Ghana
Job Description

Contribute to the development of the strategic plan for the Country programme to maximise the provision of sustainable and equitable safe water, and adequate sanitation to the poor within national budgetary requirement's.
Develop systems for planning, implementation, development and review of advocacy operations including designing capacity building support to sectors and partner organisations;
Lead, manage, motivate and develop team members in areas of responsibility in order to maximise their contribution to the team and organisation.
Develop relationships, partnerships and networks to ensure that water and sanitation are at the forefront of the agenda of key decision makers and that WaterAid is seen as a key contributor in the policy debates of water, sanitation and poverty reduction
Set, manage and monitor expenditure budget for strategic and annual plans in policy and advocacy, adhering to financial guidelines, ensuring value for money and acting appropriately within delegated authorities.
Ensure that communications and campaign activities are carried out accordingly
(3 Years renewable contract)

Required Skills or Experience

Promotes team harmony and contributes positively to team processes
Strong knowledge and skills in people management and development
Strong networking and collaboration skills
Culturally sensitivity is aware of and sensitive to the different cultural issues .
Analytical reasoning skills - able to analyze and interpret complex written and numerical data
Strong writing and editing skills
Good IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
First degree in Development Studies, Planning, Social Work or equivalent qualification
Working knowledge in Policy, Advocacy and Project Management.
Experience in research and management
Working knowledge in French
Second degree, will be an advantage
At least 8 years minimum work experience in policy and advocacy and also in managing and developing people.

How To Apply

Applications and CVs should be forwarded by email to:
Human Resources Manager
info@wateraidghana.org Not later than 5th November, 2009
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