CHF International Ghana Vacancy : Program Assistant

CHF International is seeking a Programs Assistant for the implementation of key activity components of the CHF International program "Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene for Urban Poor (WASH-UP)" funded by USAID,  "Youth Engagement in Service Delivery (YES)" Program and IncluCity: Improving Governance and Services for Ghana's Urban Poor Program, both funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. CHF International is an international development organization founded in 1952 that works in post-conflict, unstable and developing countries. We partner with communities around the world to help them to direct the improvement of their lives and livelihoods. We believe that the people best suited to decide what a community needs are the people of the community itself. CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective. JOB SUMMARY Company     CHF International Industry     NGO Category     Policy/Monito... Location     Accra Job Status     Full-time Salary     GH¢ Education     University de... Experience     3 years Job Expires     02 Dec, 2011 Contact     ... Job Description Location: Accra, with occasional travel to Sekondi-Takoradi     Reporting To: Project Directors Duration: One Year Contract- Renewable on Annual Basis upon Satisfactory Performance   Whereas WASH-UP provides targeted technical and organizational capacity building and funding to local intermediaries to increase access to improved water and sanitation infrastructure, and promote better hygiene in Accra and Sekondi-Takoradi., YES provides targeted technical and organizational capacity building to selected youth and solid waste related value chain actors to address the solid waste problem as well as create livelihood opportunities for youth in poor urban Accra communities. The IncluCity program seeks to provide strategic technical assistance and capacity building support to increase the constructive engagement of the urban poor in governance, participatory planning and budgeting as well as increase municipal revenue generation in Accra and Sekondi-Takoradi. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide the program Directors and Program Teams, assistance in organizing partner workshops, meetings, keeping meeting schedules and providing timely reminders to all stakeholders.   Responsible for Administrative support to the Country Director and Program Directors on program documentation including  taking of minutes of meetings, typing, photocopying, proper record keeping etc. Assist in documentation of partner methodologies, activities and Outputs/results; lessons learnt and overall success stories for sharing with others in the sector Assist Program Directors, and other Team members in implementing CHF's monitoring and evaluation framework; Assist Program Directors in troubleshooting along with Specialist and Officers;   Assist Program Directors in the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual programmatic reports and periodic financial accounting. Provide support to consultants being used on the project as needed;  and Provide support in capacity building training of staff of partner NGOs, CBOs, AMA and other partners Represent the Program Directors at community meetings and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties at CHF International.  CHF reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time. Required Skills or Experience At least three (3) years relevant working experience in a reputable organization University degree, preferable in  the social Sciences (urban development, social development etc) Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team including local NGOs and municipal Assemblies.  Written and spoken English language proficiency preferred; High degree of computer literacy; MS Excel and MS Word are essential; and Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines. How To Apply Apply to:   contact@ghana.chfinternational.org Search for Other Jobs Here