ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human
rights for all and end poverty.
ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced
and self- motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Advocacy and Campaigns Manager.
Role Overview:
This position exists to provide technical inputs and coordinate ActionAid Ghana’s policies,
advocacy and campaigns activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead in the development and implementation of advocacy and campaigns strategy
Synthesize regional advocacy and campaigns issues for national and sub-regional
engagements.
Build relationships with parliament, key government institutions, CSOs and academia to
undertake joint programmes to influence policy decisions and practices.
Participate actively in working groups, networks, campaigns, community of practice,
international platforms at the national and international level.
Lead in articulating the organisations position on topical issues.
Share information and analysis on issues relevant to national and international
advocacy and campaigns to staff and collaborators.
Develop working relationships with international NGOs and CSO networks to build
effective alliances with campaigners on events and campaign briefing materials to
implement and promote campaigns.
Undertake policy analysis to expose gaps and propose alternatives.
Undertake analysis of the political environment and advise on its impact on advocacy
and campaigns work.
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COMPETENCIES:
Academic Qualification & Experience:
The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years’
relevant experience and proven track record in a development sector that translates into
the following competencies:
Technical:
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Knowledge of Research and Advocacy principles
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Ability to develop Advocacy and Campaigns Strategy
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Skilful in fundraising and lobbying activities
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Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) Programming
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Knowledge of policy analysis methods and principles
Knowledge of facilitation approaches
Personality:
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Ability to handle conflict, confrontation, disagreement and delicate inter-personal
situations in such a manner as to solve the problem and sustain positive
relationships
Ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness, especially in conflict
situations
Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures
Ability to hold self and others accountable for delivering growth targets or goals
Ability to keep to time and other commitments and deliver on commitments to others
Ability to challenge the status quo, promote and endorse change through words and
action.
Must have a friendly disposition and be easily approachable
Managerial:
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Knowledge of the decision-making and problem solving process
Ability and/or willingness to discuss problems/concerns and to take action
Ability to establish objectives, specific targets and goals
Ability to plan and work effectively on several tasks at the same time
Ability to identify suitable tasks for delegation, the skills required for the task, and the
appropriate individual for the task
Ability to conduct training, coaching, mentoring and developing others.
Ability to work effectively and comfortably in a cross-cultural environment and with
multi- and interdisciplinary teams in a large organization.
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Ability to routinely monitor costs and control budget.
Job Circumstances:
This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.
The role involves frequent travel within Ghana.
Annual Gross Salary Range: GHS 56,184 -95,190
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Quality and Impact Assessment (QIA) Manager.
Role Overview:
This position exists to coordinate AAG’s M&E work with all Regional Programme Managers,
Monitoring & Evaluation Focal Persons, Policy staff and other functions to ensure that the Affiliate
Programme (AP) has requisite information and generate appropriate reports on its programme
interventions. The role also provides technical support on M & E to staff and partners and ensures
that evidence of AAG interventions are documented for learning and sharing.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design M&E systems and frameworks as informed by AAI Monitoring framework.
Provide strategic guidance for the development and usage of MIS
Contribute to desk appraisals of concept papers, terms of references and evaluation reports
Contribute to the development of Programme Frameworks on AAG’s innovation and learning to
enhance programme quality.
Assist to review the strategy for collaborating with partners, networks and platforms in order to
maximize AAG’s impact.
Build capacity of staff and partners in M&E and Impact Assessment concepts.
Manage and/or collaborate in research projects that contribute to AAG’s learning.
Lead in reviews, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects
COMPETENCIES:
Academic Qualification & Experience:
The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years’ relevant
experience and proven track record in a development sector that translates into the following
competencies:
Technical:
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Ability to develop M&E Framework
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Knowledge of AAI Monitoring Framework
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Ability to develop M&E systems
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Ability to develop indicators, and theory of change
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Good facilitation skills
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Ability to undertake programme appraisals and evaluation
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Ability to design and deliver training programmes
Ability to undertake programme development and design using ActionAid HRBA
framework
Personality:
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Ability to handle conflict, confrontation, disagreement and delicate inter-personal situations
in such a manner as to solve the problem and sustain positive relationships
Ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness, especially in conflict situations
Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures
Ability to hold self and others accountable for delivering growth targets or goals
Attention to detail
Managerial:
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Knowledge of the decision-making and problem solving process
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Ability and/or willingness to discuss problems/concerns and to take action
Ability to establish objectives, specific targets and goals
Ability to plan and work effectively on several tasks at the same time
Ability to identify suitable tasks for delegation, the skills required for the task, and the
appropriate individual for the task
Ability to write effective reports
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Job Circumstances:
This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.
The role involves frequent travel within Ghana.
Annual Gross Salary Range: GHS 56,184 -95,190
3. Communications Officer.
Role Overview:
This position exists to provide administrative and technical support to the PR/Communications
Manager with special focus on media monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
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Write impactful and page-turning stories for publication in AAG’s newsletters, fliers,
and other communication materials for advocacy and campaign work.
Assist in the development and implementation of a communications strategy to
guide the department’s operations.
Edit articles, change stories and press releases for publication.
Provide support for photography and video recording of AAG’s event launches and
project visits.
Support with the development and editing of annual reports and research materials
to meet AAG’s publishing guidelines and acceptable professional standards.
Conduct social media research about AAG and CSO policy interactions in local and
international media
Monitor AAG’s programme interventions on pro-Ghanaian internet portals and blogs.
Organise coverage for AAG’s events in the media and assist with identifying
opportunities for consistent media coverage and strategic media engagements.
Regularly update AAG’s social media accounts – Twitter and Facebook – with
current, fresh and engaging content..
Develop a matrix for effective media monitoring and update of media contacts, and
support to forge closer partnership with the media.
COMPETENCIES:
Academic Qualification & Experience:
The candidate must hold a 1st Degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years’ relevant
experience and proven track record in a development sector that translates into the
following competencies:
Technical:
 Knowledge of principles in developing a Communications Strategy
 Knowledge of digital marketing approach for fundraising
 Experienced in oral and written communication
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Knowledge of research and digital documentation principles
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Ability to develop and design publications and newsletters
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Knowledge of social media management and research principles
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Ability to edit and proof-read documents
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Knowledge of Resource Centre management principles
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Ability to organize media coverage events.
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Knowledge of Child Protection laws and regulations
Personality:
 Ability to Ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness, especially in
conflict situations
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Ability to pay attention to details
Ability to take initiatives and good judgements
Must have a friendly disposition and be easily approachable
Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures
Job Circumstances:
This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.
The role involves frequent travel within Ghana.
Annual Gross Salary Range: GHS 28,812 – 48,800
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION AVAILABLE ON AAG
WEBSITE: www.actionaid.org/ghana
Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.
Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana
and submitted as below:
Completed Application Forms should be emailed to jobs.ghana@actionaid.org
or forwarded to:
The HROD/Admin. Manager
P. O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North.
Tel: + 233 302 544714/5 / +233 244 316 392 / +233 28 910 9560
Closing date for receiving applications is Monday, 1st June, 2015
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment by Monday, 8th
June, 2015.
“ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be
assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.”
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