Job Description
- Reporting to: Technical Director
- Duty Station: Sawla in the Savannah Region, Ghana
- Duration: One (1) Year (Renewable)
Purpose
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Post Holder will ensure effective and efficient implementation of a new project “Strengthening Grassroot Capacities for Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District”
Objectives
- Coordinate a set of capacity building activities for community representatives on Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of Ghana.
- Establishment of systems for timely information sharing and support for networks of community groups in Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism in the border areas of the district.
- Facilitate collaboration among border communities, traditional leaders, State institutions and other CSOs to promote early warning to security threats in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District and beyond.
Main responsibilities
Coordination of Project Activities (60%)
- Working with the Technical Director and other staff involved to coordinate projects activities on Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism.
- Development of good working relations with local stakeholders and partners to deliver field level activities.
- Facilitating training, exchange of information, networking and development of Community Peace Cells
- Coordinating inputs from key stakeholders to produce and agree monthly work plans for project implementation.
- Liaising regularly with local partners, providing day-to-day follow-up support in implementing Peace and Security support activities and highlighting issues for advice from the Line Manager.
- Advisory and ad hoc training inputs for local Stakeholders as required.
Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (30%)
- Keeping project implementation on track and monitoring progress at all levels – organization and communities - role
- Undertaking and documenting project monitoring visits to verify project activities and discuss emerging issues and problems with stakeholders in the field.
- Keeping the Technical Director and other members of the project management team informed on progress and issues arising in project implementation.
- Production of consolidated reports for internal consumption and to meet donor reporting requirements.
- Delivering feedback (through appropriate formats and forums) to other project stakeholders.
- Providing input for documenting project experience and developing case studies as needed.
- Make input on the analysis of project evaluation and learning
Proposal Development (5%)
- Support the organization in the identification and tracking of Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism project opportunities.
- Support the drafting of new funding proposals.
Other (5%)
- Contributing to strategy reviews and the preparation of work-plans.
- Providing information for fundraising and communication purposes as required.
- Prepare for and participate in regular progress, strategies and planning meetings with the line manager, and at other staff meetings as appropriate.
- Where appropriate, attend external meetings and workshops relevant to the organization’s work as agreed with the Line Manager.
- Undertake other tasks in agreement with the line manager
Required Skills or Experience
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Desirable
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Working Experience
- Minimum two years’ experience within an NGO or in the private sector in Ghana (A/I/R)
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: Conflict transformation & Peace building/ Prevention of violent extremism/ Disaster management & Preparedness/ Human rights advocacy. (A/I/R)
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- Knowledge of Participatory needs assessments tools and processes
- Experience in training and adult learning especially in rural settings
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Qualifications
- University degree in Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Communication studies or other relevant social sciences (A/R)
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Working Abilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines (A/I)
- Strong capacity for analysis and summary (A/I/T)
- Positive problem-solving approach (A/I/T)
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision (A/I/R)
- Ability to mentor and provide support to local groups and organizations (A/I)
- Willingness to travel frequently to rural areas (A/I)
- Work as part of a team in a supportive way (A/I/R)
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- Experience working with local NGOs, CBOs and other grassroots actors
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Skills
- Very good knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (A/T)
- Strong communication skills with people at all levels (A/I)
- Good negotiation skills: ability to negotiate win-win outcomes (A/I)
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- Project reporting and basic project management skills
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Languages
- Complete fluency in English (A/I/T)
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- Working knowledge of French will be an advantage
- Knowledge of at least two of the local dialects spoken in the area (Gonja / Vagle/ Birifor/ Safalba)
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Personal Qualities
- High sense of professionalism and attention to quality (A/I)
- Supportive, participatory approach (A/I)
- High level of integrity and sense of responsibility (A/I/R)
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Commitment to
- Organizational aims and objectives (A/I)
- Delivery of support to beneficiary communities (A/I)
- Continuously developing knowledge in Peacebuilding and PVE (A/I)
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