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CARE International is a global network of independent national organizations, which include CARE members, candidates and affiliates, social enterprises, and thousands of community-based partner organizations working together across more than 100 countries to save lives, end poverty and fight social injustice. To learn more, visit www.care-international.org.

CARE International in Ghana: CARE began operations in Ghana in 1994. Since then the Accra office expanded to support programs in Togo and Benin under the umbrella of the CARE Gulf of Guinea country mission. In July 2010, CARE replaced the three-country mission with country offices in Ghana and Benin, the latter of which is also responsible for a small number of activities in Togo.

CARE Ghana’s projects are primarily implemented through partnerships with local and civil society organizations. This enables CARE to further engage with government and the private sector, work effectively in coalition, and to have the greatest possible impact. CARE Ghana prioritizes the rural and vulnerable poor- women and organizes its work around health, governance, sustainable livelihoods and education.

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Zonal Project Officer will oversee the effective execution and coordination of all GSAM Zonal Activities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with GSAM secretariat in Accra, especially on Collation of Data for Analysis and Reporting for the achievement of the overall goal of GSAM Project under the USAID Consortium.
• The Zonal Project Officers will be based at CARE Zonal Office at Kumasi (Ashanti Region). They will refer to the Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist at (National Office in Accra)..
• The Zonal Project Officer will undertake regular travel to project target districts/communities across the project districts within the Zone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the lead person in the  effective execution and coordination of GSAM Zonal activities.
• Provide support in the management and coordination of all GSAM advocacy related activities in the zone
• Link up with partners and in particular CSOs working of social accountability within your zonal constituency and provide information and updates on the campaigns to members as and when required;
• Work as a Zonal focal person to oversee the implementation of GSAM activities on the field;
• Monitor and oversee the performance of CSOs in your respective zone;
• Collaborate with the CSOs and facilitate the development of scorecards,
• Carry out public dissemination of results and community mobilization intervention
• Be responsible for the collation and entry of data into MIS system;
• Assist in the preparation of periodic reports from the respective zone on the GSAM advocacy campaigns;
• Work closely with M&E Zonal Officer and M&E Coordinator at GSAM National Office with information and other required support to plan and develop appropriate M&E tools, techniques, systems etc. and collection of data on the GSAM project
• Work closely with the CARE  Finance and Grants Managers to oversee the work of sub-grants and institute a system to track and monitor the implementation, results, and close-out of the awards;
• Carry out any other duties that might be assigned by the .
• Produce monthly and quarterly briefs to the  GSAM Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist (PPAS)
• Assist the Public Policy/Advocacy Specialist to produce credible and timely high quality reports;

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum qualification of undergraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Project Management or other related fields from a recognized University.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in local development issues and practices
• Experience and knowledge of local governance, strengthening community organizations, social accountability tools/practices, and advocacy is an asset
• Working knowledge of group facilitation, training/capacity building community mobilization, and conflict resolution
• Proven ability to implement strategic and operational plans and related budgets; and to translate strategy into measurable, achievable tactics
• Experience developing, and maintaining contacts, networking and relationship skills
• Good communication skills – verbal and written, including public speaking, networking and presentation skills
• Good computer skills
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and experience

Language: Excellent oral and written English is required. Fluency in some of the local language(s) in the communities of the Zone that the applicant is applying for would be an asset.