Job Summary
• The Regional Logistics Officer will primarily provide technical support to the Regional Health Administration (RHAs) to implement supply chain prioritized interventions. The Officer will organize, coordinate and facilitate implementation of health commodities supply chain activities at regional level in collaboration with Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ministry of Health (MOH)... Headquarters and Implementing Partners (IPs).
• The officer will specifically support the Regional Health Administration in: the implementation of the Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS), standardization and scale up of last mile distribution (LMD), inventory management of program commodities, gathering and analysis of logistics data to inform supply chain decisions at regional level, bi-monthly central level distribution, provision of targeted supportive supervision to lower level health facilities and, associated reporting requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities (GhiLMIS Implementation)
• On Boarding Data Validation • Support and ensure the collection and consolidation of accurate data from Health Facilities for On-Boarding • Validate data collected for onboarding to ensure data integrity and data consistency in the GhiLMIS solution.
Inventory Management
• Review orders and consumption data from Health Providers yet to be onboarded and conduct inventory adjustments at the RMS to ensure system stock matches physical stock on hand. • Work with RMS managers to plan and execute cycle count for all commodities based on established regional schedule. • Provide support for adjustments (if any) and closing of cycle counts (stock taking) to ensure accurate data. • Work closely with the RMS Managers and program coordinators at the regional level to generate orders for program commodities from the central level.
Generate Reports
• Ensure needed reports including inventory and stock status reports are generated from the system to support management decision. • Generate reports which would be used for auditing purposes as well as track system utilization. • Support design and build of new reports to improve efficiency.
Ensure system utilization
• Conduct periodic review of system usage and provide feedback to the GhiLMIS team. • Discuss system usage analytics report with specific stakeholders and support development of mitigation strategies. • Conduct supportive Supervision to provide end-users with on-the-job training to ensure system usability as well as provide functional support to addressing functional and viability issues • Provide an oversight to the users on the use of the system and address any key concerns and questions that users may have. The oversight will also assist identifying which sites may need further handholding after training.
Provide Helpdesk Support
• Leverage technical expertise to provide immediate support to users which will ensure a consistent response to resolution of immediate needs, incidents and technical issues, service requests, status reporting and notification of changes related to GhiLMIS. • Provide Basic level of support where GhiLMIS issues are logged into the GhiLMIS Help Desk, triaged, troubleshot, and elementary problems are resolved.
Promote Data Use at Source
• Support users to analyze data generated from the GhiLMIS to improve efficiencies and support prompt actions and decision making.
Support Analytics
• Establish and maintain a supporting environment that will provide usability analytics to significantly improve data visibility and integrity to ensure that GhiLMIS data is utilized to make informed decisions. • Strengthen supply and demand planning, optimization of transportation processes, control inventory costs and minimize risks that will lead to stockout, expiries and wastage. • Provide analytics for regional technical working group meetings using GhiLMIS analytic tools.
Duties and Responsibilities (General)
• Support and ensure a functioning regional level supply chain coordinating committee and facilitate regular meetings of the committee. • Support and monitor the implementation of LMD in the region and provide technical assistance for the implementation of LMD standardized framework including the tasks associated with determining commodity volume as part of implementing LMD initiative. • Provide supply chain management technical assistance to the RHA and RMS to support lower-level health systems strengthening initiatives through regular targeted supportive supervision to districts and service delivery points • support the RMSs and health facilities in the respective region to prepare and submit accurate and timely inventory and stock status reports including key recommendations to Programs (NACP, NMCP, FHD, TB) and identified regional and central level stakeholders. Similarly, follow up with the Programs and central level authorities to provide feedback on submitted reports to the RMSs and appropriate health facilities. • Participate in monitoring implementation of specific inventions by GHS or USAID GHSC- PSM and other IPs including activities aimed at improving logistics management practices at lower levels.
Ensure that the RHAs are:
• regularly engaged on logistics management issues. • involved in monitoring, supervision and capacity building activities. • prioritize strengthening logistics management in their regional work plans and budgets. • Participate in forecasting, quantification and procurement planning of health commodities. • Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in health or supply chain or business-related discipline. • A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in supply chain management including experience with order management, inventory management, warehousing/storage and product distribution. • Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills. • Demonstrated experience in providing high-level logistical support, with a proven ability to independently liaise and build effective working relationships with senior government officials and stakeholders, is key. • Good understanding of Ghana’s Public Health Value Chain. • Excellent communications skills with ability to lead meetings. • Resourcefulness and a desire to help others. • Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. • Ability to work independently or in a team setting is necessary. • Must be able to learn and support new and fast changing technologies. • Ability to work under pressure. • Must have a good command of the English language
Location: This is a long-term position and will be based in Takoradi (Western Region), Ghana with intermittent travel throughout the country.
Location: Takoradi

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Closing Date: 31 July, 2025 more

Position Description 

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for assisting the Regional Office Manager (ROM) in daily administrative work and financial matters relating to the project. 

Responsibilities 

The main responsibilities of the AA include, but are not limited to: 


Provides administrative support to the project and assists the ROM with record-keeping and... bookkeeping 
Develops and maintains required administrative office systems 
Assists the ROM in handling the petty cash account 
Scans all the finance and administration files and keep the electronic filing system 
Maintains tax records and trackers and report taxes in a timely manner 
Oversees the purchase of office supplies and related items 
Maintains travel records and trackers including ticket reservations and visa process 
Maintains inventory tracker and oversees the maintenance of office equipment 
Maintains trackers and ensure the leave records are maintained in personal files 
Supervises the maintenance of the project’s filing system 
Serves as a liaison with home office as necessary 
Performs other administrative tasks assigned by supervisor to ensure efficient and smooth support to the project 


 Qualifications 


Fluency in written and spoken English required, local language skills desirable 
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Significant, directly related professional experience may be substituted for education experience.  
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in an equivalent position 
Prior international donor experience is preferred 
Familiar with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel software  
Possesses excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
Ability to prioritize work assignments and exercise professional judgment required more

Responsibilities include:
• Provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the activity • Lead the strategic planning of the project, including annual work plans, and provide overall vision and strategic planning for implementation • Serve as the principal liaison to USAID and ensure effective coordination with relevant Government of Ghana stakeholders,... other donors/donor-funded projects, investors, and private and public sector stakeholders • Ensure that results, quality standards, and schedules are met on time and within budget • Coordinate closely with USAID and the Government of Ghana in developing, implementing, and reporting on the project • Ensure that project results are accurately and transparently captured and communicated at all levels • Coordinate and manage due diligence support, market research, and financial analyses for businesses • Establish relationships and partnerships with and between institutions • Ensure the integration of women, youth, and other underrepresented persons across programming. • Other duties as assigned
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, finance, trade, agriculture, business administration, or a related field required • Minimum 10 years of experience working in financial services, private sector development, local and foreign direct investment, or trade in Ghana or West Africa • Minimum eight (8) years of supervisory experience • Proven expertise in at least one of the following sectors: agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, trade, apparel, WASH, renewable energy, or related sector • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships and networks with the private sector, business associations, and other actors in economic development • Demonstrated experience supporting development of businesses and/or investors • Excellent communication and interpretation skills, including an ability to negotiate for and mentor project business clients • Ability to cope with and function effectively in high stress and fluid environments • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in at Twi or another local language desired
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 22 January, 2025 more

Responsibilities include:
• Lead efforts to mobilize private sector investments across the agriculture, trade, apparel, climate finance for adaptation/mobilization, WASH, and other high-impact sectors • Manage investor relations. Build and maintain strong partnerships with the private sector • Oversee activities to support financial institutions in increasing the availability of... custom products in order to address financing needs of SMEs and rural farming communities • Recommend technical assistance for capital-seeking businesses and link with services providers that can strengthen the company’s management and operational activities to facilitate growth and investment • Provide advisory support to businesses • Work with the COP and Regulatory and Policy Team Lead to identify trends in regulatory constraints in the transaction cycle, as well as lessons learned to improve policy reform • Seek out and actively engage local firms dedicated to inclusivity and innovation, deliberately ensuring interventions benefit underrepresented groups and apply a gender equity and social inclusion lens to investments • Other duties as assigned
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field required • Minimum 7 years of experience identifying and mobilizing private sector investments • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and the private sector • Experience designing investment promotion campaigns, conducting outreach programs, and engaging in investment forums in key sectors • Proven ability to collaborate with government officials, international donors, and other?local partners. Experience with multi-sectoral programs that address agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, trade, apparel, WASH, renewable energy, or a combination of the above • Experience working in West Africa, preferably in Ghana • Experience with USAID programming highly preferred • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in at Twi or another local language highly desired
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 22 January, 2025 more

Responsibilities include:
• Oversee capacity strengthening efforts for SMEs, including activities that support growth potential, equip them to capitalize on available trade and investment opportunities, and enhance productivity and resilience • Collaborate with the Private Sector Investment team to understand the investment landscape and supports needed for SMEs • Lead education... activities and business training sessions to build SME skills and capacity • Provide advisory support to SMEs, especially for the creation of sustainable employment opportunities • Oversee strategy for empowering youth and women to pursue entrepreneurship • Ensure activities to support SMEs are streamlined with the highest degree of technical quality and consistency, including coordinating with other implementing partners when necessary • Coordinate with or establish a strong network of international development agencies supporting SMEs in Ghana in order to eliminate duplication of effort and utilize support towards the development of SMEs • Other duties as assigned
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, trade, business administration, or a related field required • Minimum 7 years of experience in economic resilience and stability and trade promotion; proven capacity to support SMEs, including women and youth entrepreneurs, to grow and sustain businesses • Experience tailoring financial modeling and business planning for SMEs • Demonstrated experience of international trade standards • Experience utilizing E-commerce and digital platforms • Innovation and flexibility are a must. The successful candidate will be able to show substantive experience in challenging private sector environments and point to accomplishments that required overcoming adversity • Experience working in West Africa, preferably in Ghana • Experience with USAID programming highly preferred • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in at Twi or another local language highly desired
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 22 January, 2025 more

Responsibilities
• Oversee all activities to facilitate a regulatory environment that encourages alternative financing method, and promote private sector investment and inclusive finance • Coordinate with the Chief of Party and other component team leaders to ensure that all activities are aligned with the overall scope and objectives of the activity • Lead mapping of the policy,... institutions, and regulation landscape, determining responsibilities and identifying elements to change to ensure accountability and effective service delivery • Build on existing capacity strengthening mechanisms to address gaps, and institutionalize capacity strengthening into institutional processes and procedures • Develop and maintain highly collaborative relationships with counterparts and relevant private sector stakeholders • Other duties as assigned
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, agriculture, environmental science, climate science and policy, or a related field required • Minimum 7 years of experience working on financial and environmental sector reforms, inclusive finance, and enhancing private sector enabling environments at the senior level • Demonstrated understanding of the institutional and legal framework in Ghana • Good understanding of operational challenges of providers in Ghana • Proven technical or managerial expertise in at least one of the following sectors: agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, trade, apparel, WASH, renewable energy, or related sector • Demonstrated capacity strengthening skills and experience with focus on institutionalizing capacity strengthening systems within partner organizations. • Experience working in West Africa, preferably in Ghana • Experience with USAID programming highly preferred • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in at Twi or another local language highly desired
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 22 January, 2025 more

TITLE: Procurement Specialist
PROJECT: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana
The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3)... collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
The Procurement Specialist will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Procurement and Subcontracts Manager and will help ensure all procurement and contractual transactions are undertaken in compliance with USAID and Chemonics guidelines and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee management, including regular updating, of the vendor database, with the objective of promoting a more transparent and competitive procurement process;
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local vendors and service providers to ensure they fully understand PSM’s procurement process and systems and requirements; • Draft negotiation memoranda, selection memos and other procurement documentation where applicable, and ensure required documentation is on file for all procurements. The Senior Procurement Specialist is encouraged to provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues to assist in the drafting of all procurement related documentation as necessary; • Manage all project procurement actions and ensure the procurement tracker is up to date and meets USAID regulations and standard reporting requirements. • Manage the procurement process to ensure coordination with programmatic team needs, compliance regarding the solicitation, review and monitoring process and implementation. • Conduct regular audits of the electronic and hard procurement files to ensure compliance with Chemonics International’s procurement documentation requirements. Ensure all procurement information continues to be saved to the central shared drives and conduct a thorough review of old/duplicate procurement electronic files (i.e. files from departed staff members) to extract, update and consolidate historical procurement data, as a first step in creating an accurate, reliable, and up-to-date repository of all procurement data. • Responsible for ensuring that all project staff adhere to the guidelines regulating to procurement; including, but not limited to, planning the procurement, writing appropriate specifications, evaluating offers, monitoring contracts, handling all post-solicitation activities, and maintaining all appropriate documentation. • Conduct routine reviews of task orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with the terms of respective subcontracts as submitted by the warehouse team. • Ensure timely submission of accurate and complete documentation to the Finance department to facilitate payment processing. • Ensure that all contract-related regulatory requirements (e.g., ADS) and procurement regulatory requirements (e.g. FAR and AIDAR) are met in a satisfactory and professional manner; • Respond in a timely manner to procurement requests from project staff • Work directly with local vendors to obtain quotations and initiate procurements of requested commodities and services; • Monitor contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors and follow-up as necessary to ensure compliance to terms and conditions; • Maintain the overall integrity of the procurement filing system by ensuring that appropriate documentation is included in each procurement file; • Maintain the project’s inventory and tracking system; • Assist in developing and maintaining procurement related documentation; • Provide procurement status reports and inventory summaries as requested; • Assist the project to provide training to project staff on procurement policies and procedures; • Advise and work with other project staff to advance project goals and needs.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, international development, or other related field • Minimum of 5 years management experience in procurement and inventory management. • Experience working on donor-funded development projects, and with USAID programs specifically, is preferred. • Strong knowledge and understanding of USAID regulations, including U.S. government regulations for compliance and oversight • Written and spoken proficiency in English
Location of Assignment
The location of assignment is Accra, Ghana with intermittent travel throughout the country.
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 15 January, 2024 more

TITLE: Regional Logistics Officer.
PROJECT: Ministry of Health/Global Fund Logistics Support Project.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Regional Logistics Officer will primarily provide technical support to the Regional Health Administration (RHAs) to implement supply chain prioritized interventions. The Officer will organize, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation of health commodities supply chain... activities at the regional level in collaboration with GHS, MOH Headquarters, and Implementing Partners (IPs).
The officer will specifically support the Regional Health Administration in: the implementation of the Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS), standardization and scale up of last mile distribution (LMD), inventory management of program commodities, gathering and analysis of logistics data to inform supply chain decisions at regional level, bi-monthly central level distribution, provision of targeted supportive supervision to lower level health facilities and, associated reporting requirements.
SCOPE OF WORK AND TERMS OF REFERENCE
Regional Logistics Support for GhiLMIS Related Activities
• On Boarding Data Validation and Onboarding on GhiLMIS Lite • Support the GhiLMIS implementation team (SSDM-LMU, P&S, Regional GhiLMIS team and S4D) to onboard and train (virtual or through other means) of health professionals at CHPS level.
Inventory Management
• Work closely with RMS Managers and program coordinators at the regional level for effective inventory management of public health commodities. This includes but not limited to: • Support the regions in the requisition of program commodities from the central level through the GhiLMIS, for the following program areas: TB, HIV, Malaria, Family Planning, MNCH and any other program as may be determined. • Support RMSs to process facility orders in GhiLMIS that include essential medicines, program medicines and non-drug consumables supplied to SDPs through the last mile distribution (LMD) mechanism. • In collaboration with the RMS team, review facility requisitions sent via GhiLMIS to ensure that Program commodities have been ordered as expected. • Work with RMS Managers to plan and execute cycle count for all commodities based on established schedule to improve the accuracy of the data in the system. • Work with RMS Managers to conduct periodic data quality audit (GhiLMIS versus primary inventory data sources) and use results to improve data accuracy in GhiLMIS.
Generate Reports
• Work with the GhiLMIS implementation team to generate, analyze, and use various GhiLMIS reports to support operations and decision making by the RMS leadership, the regional supply chain coordinating committees, the LMU/SSDM, public health programs, and partners. • Generate regional reports based on purchase order state status in GhiLMIS to follow up on facility with outstanding transaction including outstanding receipts to address them. • Collaborate with GhiLMIS implementation team to support the Logistics Management Unit (SSDM-LMU) to generate monthly stock status reports leveraging GhiLMIS data in collaboration with partners to improve system utilization.
Promoting System Utilization
• Work with the GhiLMIS implementation team, especially S4D to provide remote regional support to facility level end-users to address issues reported on respective regional GhiLMIS collaborative platforms. • Work with LMU and S4D to provide immediate support to users to ensure consistent response(s) to resolution of immediate needs, incidents and technical issues, service requests, status reporting and notification of changes related to GhiLMIS. • Participate in supportive supervision exercises conducted by the respective RMS/THs to provide GhiLMIS end-users with on-the-job training to ensure system usability as well as provide functional support to address functional and visibility issues. • Work with GhiLMIS implementation team to support RMSs/SDPs to optimize GhiLMIS use in transacting all commodity movement transactions to ensure adequate and timely data in the system.
Support Analytics
• Work with GhiLMIS implementation team to ensure system utilization by reviewing system usage reports and analytics to target support to low performing facilities and users to improve system use.
1b. Regional Logistics General Support
Provide technical support (data analytic, presentation, facilitation etc.) to promote a functioning regional level supply chain coordinating committee and facilitate regular committee meetings and activities.
• Support the development and dissemination of monthly/quarterly supply chain analytical reports to Management of the Project as well as Management of the Regional Health Directorates. • Support and monitor the implementation of last mile distribution (LMD) in the region and provide technical assistance for the implementation of LMD standardized framework including the tasks associated with determining commodity volume as part of implementing LMD initiative. • Provide supply chain management technical assistance to the RHA and RMS to support lower-level health systems strengthening initiatives through regular targeted supportive supervision to districts and service delivery points. • Support the RMSs and health facilities in the respective region to prepare and submit accurate and timely inventory and stock status reports including key recommendations to Programs (NACP, NMCP, FHD, TB) and identified regional and central level stakeholders utilizing GhiLMIS. Similarly, follow up with the Programs and central level authorities to provide feedback on submitted reports to the RMSs and appropriate health facilities with data from GhiLMIS. • Participate in monitoring implementation of specific inventions by GHS and/or GHSC- PSM and other IPs including activities aimed at improving logistics management practices at lower levels.
Ensure that the RHAs:
• are regularly engaged on logistics management issues. • are involved in monitoring, supervision and capacity building activities. • prioritize strengthening logistics management in their regional work plans and budgets. • Participate in forecasting and supply planning, and procurement planning of health commodities. • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health or supply chain or business-related discipline. • A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in supply chain management including experience with order management, inventory management, warehousing/storage and product distribution. • Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills. • Good understanding of Ghana’s Public Health Value Chain. • Excellent communications skills with ability to lead meetings. • Resourcefulness and a desire to help others. • Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. • Ability to work independently or in a team setting is necessary. • Must be able to learn and support new and fast changing technologies. • Ability to work under pressure. • Must have a good command of the English language
Location:
• Kintampo (Bono East) • Worawora (Oti) • Damongo (Savannah) • Wa (Upper West) • Sefwi Wiawso (Western North) • Tamale (Northern)
Supervision
The employee will report directly to the Project Coordinator or his designee.
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 15 January, 2024 more

TITLE: Teaching Hospital Logistics Support Officer
PROJECT: Ministry of Health/Global Fund Logistics Support Project
JOB DESCRIPTION
Teaching Hospital Logistics Support officers will primarily provide logistics and supply chain management support to the Teaching Hospital Medical Stores (THMS) and Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) Clinics at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching... Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital and Ho Teaching Hospital to ensure product availability and accountability for effective service delivery; and to support visibility into public health commodity logistics data for decision-making.
The Teaching Hospital Logistics Support Officer will specifically support their respective Directors of Pharmacy, the Managers of the Teaching Hospital Medical Stores (THMS) and the ART Clinics on inventory management of program commodities, gathering and analysis of logistics data to inform supply chain decisions, bi-monthly central level distribution and implementation of national level supply chain reforms including the LMIS. The officer will also be required to support client medication refill and adherence counselling. He/She is also expected to prepare, share and report on program commodity status situation to relevant stakeholders.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Teaching Hospital Logistics Support for GhiLMIS Related Activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support THMS/ART Clinic to conduct monthly physical counts for program commodities. • Support THMS to prepare and submit accurate and timely inventory and stock status reports, via GhiLMIS, with key recommendations to Pharmacy Management and central offices for timely decision-making and conduct follow-up with central level authorities. • Update and report on commodity consumption data and maintain health commodity logistics database. • Contribute to THMS requisition process for receiving commodities from central level as part of the central level bi-monthly distributions and support input of product receipt and consumption data on GhiLMIS. • Provide general technical logistics management support to THMS to prepare and implement action plans to address identified supply chain management issues. • Participate in monitoring implementation of specific inventions by MOH/GHS Health Programs, GHSC-PSM and other IPs including activities aimed at improving logistics management practices in the facility. • Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science, health or supply chain or business-related discipline. • A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in supply chain management including experience with order management, inventory management, warehousing/storage and product distribution. • Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills. • Good understanding of Ghana’s Public Health Value Chain. • Excellent communications skills with ability to lead meetings. • Resourcefulness and a desire to help others. • Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. • Ability to work independently or in a team setting is necessary. • Must be able to learn and support new and fast changing technologies. • Ability to work under pressure. • Must have a good command of the English language
Location:
• Cape Coast Teaching Hospital • Tamale Teaching Hospital • Ho Teaching Hospital • Sunyani Teaching Hospital
Supervision
The employee will report directly to the Project Coordinator or his designee.
Location: Cape Coast. Tamale. Sunyani & Ho

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Closing Date: 15 January, 2024 more

TITLE: Regional HIV/AIDS Program Officer
PROJECT: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management
JOB DESCRIPTION
(USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana
• The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) Improve Ghana’s management of... the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
• The Regional HIV/AIDS Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to, and liaise closely with the Western Regional Health Directorate (Ghana Health Service) and key stakeholders to ensure regional level HIV/AIDS commodity availability and security
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in regional forecasting of HIV/AIDS commodities and to prepare and regularly update regional supply plans. • Regularly report on stock status of commodities, as well as health facility performance as relates to HIV commodity in prioritized facilities in identified Districts. • Work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate implementation of ARV optimization including as per updated ART guidelines • To provide supply chain technical support for the implementation of multi-month dispensing of ARVs to identified clients in prioritized facilities • Conduct monitoring and supportive supervision visits to ART sites in the region to provide supply chain on-job-training and monitor performance to ensure continuous commodity availability. • To provide technical assistance and logistical support to the MoH/GHS in HIV commodity distribution to ensure adequate stocks to meet client needs. • Inform leadership of potential regional level short-term technical assistance needs as required. • Assist with preparing regional specific work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications. • Provide technical support to staff of ART sites to ensure Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS) system use to promote timely and accurate reporting. • Support regional supply chain governance structures and technical working groups with facility data analytics for improved regional level HIV supply chain decision making • Perform other duties as required and assigned.
Qualification Required & Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred. • Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience. • Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project will be an added advantage. • Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels. • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment. • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. • Fluency in English required
Level of Effort and Location
This is a long-term position and will be based in the Bibiani, Western Region, Ghana
Supervision
The Regional HIV/AIDS Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead.
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 18 November, 2024 more

TITLE: Project Acountant
PROJECT: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana
JOB DESCRIPTION
Chemonics in Ghana implements the USAID GHSC-PSM project and provides support in the implementation of activities relating to provision of oxygen services at selected health facilities in Ghana. The Long term Project Accountant will provide finance support to... this project.
The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID will 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
The USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management Program (GHSC-PSM), also provides support in the implementation of activities relating to provision of oxygen services at selected health facilities in Ghana. The goal of this activity is to support critical gap filling of oxygen monitoring and delivery devices based on recent health facility assessments to ensure adequate oversight is provided in the use of available systems. The focus will include making available relevant equipment and services that will support patient monitoring and the delivery of safe and effective oxygen for the management of patients in selected health facilities.
Chemonics will require accounting support in the implementation of aforementioned activities. As such, Chemonics is recruiting a Project Accountant, who will report directly to the Chemonics Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for project accounting and ensuring strict compliance to Chemonics policies and USAID regulations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
The Project Accountant is responsible for the following principal duties and responsibilities:
• Assist Senior Finance Manager and Finance Team in all aspects of project accounting and financial management, particularly strict adherence to Chemonics policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulations, and Ghanaian law. • Assisting the Finance Team in processing advance requests, expense reports, invoices, and working advances for payment, to address any backlog due to increase in project activities and prevent future backlog. • Manage the accounting cycle, including the processing of accounting transactions in accordance to the general principles of accounting and Chemonics policies and procedures and preparing appropriate documentation of journal entries, payment requests, and general ledger reconciliations. • Ensure that incurred costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable in accordance with USAID cost principles and Chemonics policies and procedures. • Prepare submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) to relevant parties. • Support Senior Finance Manager and Finance Team as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress. • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualification Required & Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required. • Minimum of four (4) years of experience; USAID experience preferred • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required
Level of Effort and Location
• This long-term position is based in Accra, Ghana with intermittent travel throughout the country.
Supervision
• The Project Accountant will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager.
Location: Accra

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The Rehabilitation Fund Manager will support the rehabilitation and technical procurement processes for LUWASH and will assist the component lead with the overall management, planning, budgeting, and implementation of the Rehabilitation Fund and it’s works including management of construction contracts.
The Rehabilitation Fund Manager will be responsible to monitor and evaluate the construction... contract agreements of the Fund works for compliance with the approved plans and contract agreement documents of the project including ascertaining the quality control and quality assurance of the construction projects based on approved construction plans and design in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, Chemonics policies and procedures, and local or U.S. government laws.
S/he will support the Procurement Specialist with developing criteria for the procurement of goods and services throughout the life of the project. S/he will work with private sector actors, government counterparts, and occasionally USAID to ensure that the Rehabilitation Fund plan and activities are properly executed in line with the goals of the project.
Reporting
The Rehabilitation Fund Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Party or as assigned.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Construction Works: Preliminaries and Completion Activities

Lead in organizing and facilitating the review of new proposals in case of needs for supplementary activities during the construction.
Provide sound technical advice for the best value for money and most advantageous proposals on costs related to the actual construction.
Maintain relevant construction records, prepare interim reports until final construction and handover of these reports.
Facilitate the handover process of the completed construction project including handover documents that will include, but not limited to, legal papers and policies for the maintenance of the constructed infrastructure(s).
Assist in the organization of the inauguration ceremony of the completed construction project with high level key officials.


Construction Supervision Manual for Quality Control System

Develop a Construction Supervision Manual and Forms during actual construction activities delineating a consistent, comprehensive and uniform system of quality assurance and quality control for the components, including but not limited to systems of checks and reviews, description of type, frequency and procedures of on-site as well as laboratory tests and inspections, etc., that will be enforced during construction to ensure highest standards of quality.
Develop a quick evaluation of the construction activities (prepare a checklist) prior completion of the construction using the construction supervision manual and provide impressions and summary report for submission to USAID that highlights overall compliance of construction activities based on the construction supervision manual developed.


Monitoring and Supervision Reports

Provide necessary technical support in project management, including risk management, cost control, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of the construction.
Support the review and update specification of works, develop guidelines for quality assurance and quality control system for the smooth implementation of the construction project’s components.
Develop daily and weekly monitoring checklists for the construction.
Support the undertaking of supervision during construction and delivery of construction materials that involves inspection and checks during and after construction activities namely: review of construction plans, designs and schemes; coordination of construction contractor’s activities; and other related tasks.
Organize and facilitate a regular monthly meeting with the construction contractors.


Support to Procurement Specialist

Support the LUWASH Procurement Specialist for all Rehabilitation Fund procurement and participate in preparing RFPs/RFQs, vendor selection, tenders, purchase orders, and negotiation of awards for services and commodities, as well as maintaining the project’s inventory and inventory disposition procedures.
Maintain tracking of all construction works procurement underway or planned to assure accurate and timely sharing of key timelines to senior management.
Lead the procurement technical evaluation committee for all Rehabilitation Fund procurement and carry out bid evaluation, prepare summary reports based on award recommendation for review and approval.
Ensure that procurement activities are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, including contract-related regulatory requirements (e.g., ADS) and procurement regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR and AIDAR)
Monitor contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors to ensure that all awards are delivered according to specification, within the agreed delivery period and follow-up as necessary to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
Assist in the inspection of all deliveries of materials and complete the necessary payment documents upon satisfactory deliveries.
Support the procurement specialist in the prequalification process of suppliers ensuring regular updates to the vendor database with the objective of promoting a more transparent and competitive procurement process.
Assist Component lead in development and management of a rigorous rehabilitation fund plan to guide efforts to support the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure to improve availability and access to water.



Reporting
The Rehabilitation Fund Manager is expected to deliver during the contract duration the following outputs:

Monthly Construction Progress Report.
Monthly Narrative Report of the Construction Work.
Minutes of Regular Meeting with Contractor and Partners.
Quarterly Progress Report of the Construction Work.
Annual Progress Report of the Construction Work.

Duration
This is a long-term assignment. The expected duration is at least one year.
Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering or engineering works, or Project Management, Procurement, or other relevant fields in the engineering space.
Minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in technical engineering documentation for construction contract management including experience in managing and supervising medium to large-scale construction works in the public and/or private sector.
Demonstrable knowledge of USAID rules and regulations surrounding procurements such as evaluating proposals, awarding, and managing procurements.
Experience managing engineering-focused rehabilitation work for WASH activities.
Strong interpersonal skills, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent team player with strong ability to work with culturally diverse staff.
Knowledge of Nigeria’s, and Lagos’ in particular, operating environment.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) required. more

Purpose

Chemonics seeks a Grants Assistant for the USAID Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) in Nigeria.

Reporting

The Grants Assistant reports to the Grants Manager.

Job Summary

The Grants Assistant shall be responsible for assisting in the activities related to grant solicitation and selection, grant awards, grant implementation, grant monitoring and... evaluation, and grant close-outs of the LUWASH grants program.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

As directed by the Grants Manager, the Grants Assistant shall perform the following functions:

Coordinate with grantees for completion of deliverables as per approved milestones.
Maintain all documents and files (electronic and hardcopy) and ensure files are complete and in compliance with regulations.
Assist in compiling periodic reports on the grant program rounds for the project management as well as the donor.
Coordinates with finance team to review grantee financial reports, independently verify receipts and invoices (may include occasional visits or phone calls to vendors, asking training participants to independently verify they were at an event, surprise site visits to the grantee’s office, etc.), and track grant budgets and disbursements using grant activity tracker.
Coordinates with the M&E team to collect M&E data at grantee events, during site visits, etc., as necessary.
Facilitate preparations for panel reviews/evaluations of grant applications.
Ensure the highest levels of honesty, integrity, openness, and transparency in administering grant award processes and procedures.
Ensures compliance with Chemonics and USAID policies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned to achieve the project’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or higher related to Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Commerce, or related field required.
2-3 years of experience in managing/supporting donor-funded, large-scale grants program design and administration.
Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Strong computer literacy skills required.
Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
Strong writing and editing skills with close attention to detail. more

Chemonics seeks a WASH Market Specialist for the USAID Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) in Nigeria. The project aims to increase availability and sustainable management of safe and climate-resilient water and sanitation services in Lagos, Nigeria. LUWASH will increase the availability, quality and use of safe water and sanitation services and improve the governance and... sustainable management of associated sector institutions in Lagos. The activity’s objective is to expand and improve urban WASH service delivery and infrastructure through strengthened governance, increased accountability, and improved financial and technical capabilities of public water utilities and private sector providers. The project has four components as follows: governance and institutional arrangements strengthened to deliver improved WASH services, public and private service provider performance improved, access to safe and sustainable water services increased, access to safe and sustainable sanitation increased and the quality of source water improved.
Reporting:
The WASH Market Specialist reports to the DCOP/Service Strengthening Lead.
Job Summary:
Supports coordination with private and informal markets for WASH services, Non State Providers (NSP) capacity building, and increased SME access to finance, working with the CBO and SME engagement officer to support CAREVO fund grantees (Task 2.3). Advises LWC on support to WASH operators to improve revenue collection.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Support LUWASH technical team in the design and rollout of WASH interventions to ensure they align with the broader LUWASH outcomes.
Support develop, implement, and track marketing programs such as email, social media, or digital campaigns, and events on behalf of LWC/LSWMO
Support the collection of data on alternate service providers, customer demographics groups, prices, and distribution, and other information relevant to the LWC/LSWMO’s marketing situation.
Analyze key performance data of the marketing campaigns to determine their effectiveness.
Report on the performance and efficiency of campaigns!
Cooperate with creative teams from LWC/LSWMMO departments to develop effective promotional items following the guidelines of the brand.
Support the creation of original marketing campaigns and strategies based on the conducted analysis and recommend them to the management.
Determine effective promotional channels including different types of media channels to deliver the information to consumers.
Support the establishment and maintenance of digital media campaigns.
Cooperate with the sales department to implement campaigns.
Contribute to developing WASH related trainings, guidelines and standards
Develop and maintain working relationships with local WASH actors, including national and local governments, communities, private sector, other USAID projects, NGOs, other donors, etc.
Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify new marketing opportunities.

Qualifications:

University degree in Marketing, Communication, sociology, mathematics, data analysis, economics or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Marketing experience for 5-7 years; experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred.
Demonstrated professional excellence, a knack for data and strong analytical skills.
Solid knowledge of Google Analytics, various marketing, CRM Systems and analytics tools such as Marketo and other statistics and analysis tools.
English fluency, with excellent presentation skills and strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
Ability to work in a team and a fast-paced environment.
Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills

Duration:
This is a long-term assignment. The expected duration is at least one year. This position will be based in Lagos, Nigeria. more

USAID/Nigeria Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) Activity
USAID/Nigeria Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) Activity, implemented by Chemonics International, is seeking expressions of interest from eligible organization for participation in the LUWASH Activity. The primary aim of the LUWASH Activity is to increase availability and sustainable management of safe... and climate resilient water and sanitation services in Lagos State. The project's overarching objective is to expand and improve urban WASH service delivery and infrastructure through strengthened governance, increased accountability, and improved financial and technical capabilities of public water utilities and private sector providers.
The project comprises four core components.

Governance and institutional arrangements strengthened to deliver improved WASH services.
Improve Public and Non-State service provider performance.
increase access to safe and sustainable water services, and
increase household access to safe and sustainable sanitation and improve the quality of source water.

LUWASH grants program will be implemented through the capacity building, research, and advocacy fund (CAREVO fund). These grants will help improve the sustainability of CBOs operations, enhance their opportunities for growth, and enable them to reach more households with safely managed WASH services in Lagos. The grants will focus on supporting eligible organizations that are providing WASH services improvement activities as Non-State Providers (NSPs), particularly in areas that are currently unreachable by the Lagos Water Corporation. The grant activities will be implemented within Lagos state and will offer an opportunity for collaboration with relevant state agencies and local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to foster innovative approaches to WASH service delivery. These approaches may include collaborating on water quality and service standards with relevant state agencies. Furthermore, proposals demonstrating collaboration between Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will receive favorable consideration. Similarly, existing Non-State Service Providers (NSPs) already providing WASH services will be favourably considered.
Eligible Applicants: The APS will be issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations must be registered in Nigeria and complaint with all appliable civil and fiscal regulations. Eligible applicants may include Non-Governmental Organizations, Community-Based Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), University Researcher, Community Cooperatives, and the Private Sector. more

Background: 

The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief... (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program.
GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a work plan for PSM project for Public Health Commodities Logistics system strengthening activities in collaboration with staff and partners.
Provide support in coordinating technical assistance to State Ministries of Health and stakeholders within the state for the implementation and management of the Logistics Management System for HIV, Family Planning, malaria, and TB programs to ensure uninterrupted commodity availability in supported health facilities.
Monitor and provide supportive supervision to the state level teams as appropriate.
Coordinate feedback to health facilities and support performance improvement strategies relating to commodity management challenges through routine monitoring and supportive visits.
Collaborate with other PSM staff in harmonization of efforts for the logistics systems in the health sector to establish a harmonized commodity logistics system including logistics management information system (LMIS) for use in managing all different commodity groups
Work closely with the manager on managing relationships and maintaining routine communications with stakeholders
Help write quarterly and annual reports for submission to program funders
Contribute to identifying best practices and success stories for PSM's periodic logistics bulletin
Participate in annual national/state quantification and procurement planning of PH commodities, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners
Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual
Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.
Any other duties as assigned

Facility Level Reporting, Replenishment and Receiving:

Ensure donor-procured health commodities “stock on-hand” in health facilities continuously falls within the min/max range established for each product by supporting the LMCU to:
Collate distribution plans, last mile delivery (LMD) orders, truck schedules, etc. to support last mile delivery (LMD)
Support assessment activities (EUV, storage facilities, supply chain, LIAT, LSAT, etc.)
Support LMIS report collection and LMD activities at the state level
Support the role out and implementation of an e-LMIS system (NAVISION) at the state
Facilitate the reporting of stock status for programs the project support in the state
Ensure effective monitoring of last mile distribution activities in the state and promptly report incidences emanating from the LMD for resolution

Coordination and Governance:
Support performance monitoring across all programs in your state. Collate feedback using activity performance monitoring tool from colleagues in the state

Collate and organize budgets for PSM Project work plan activities at the states for approval and implementation
Draft summary monthly state level activity reports for the state
Oversee the collation and transmission of activity budgets for the state
Participate in routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for PH commodities
Participate in state and national level meetings as required

Job Qualifications

A first Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, logistics or Business Administration. Advance Degree will be an added advantage
4 to 7 years professional experience in health programs for Logistics Advisor position, preferably in health care supply chain management
Proven experience in managing public health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar developing country context
Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel in the field

Supervision

The Logistics Advisorwill report directly to the Director Program Operations or his/her designee.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

This is a long-term position for the life of the contract. more

OBJECTIVE
As part of project activities, SAII wishes to procure one motor vehicle (4 x 4 SUV). The purpose of this EOI is to solicit quotations from eligible vehicle dealers for the supply of one motor vehicle to SAII Associates (LUWASH Project). 
As this advert is only a summary of the Request for Quotation (RFQ), instructions on receiving the full request for application are included... below.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE REQUEST OF THE FULL RFQ
Vendor must send the following documents alongside when requesting for the full RFQ.

CAC document
Latest audited Tax Clearence Certificate
Evidence of offeror’s ability to provide after sales service. more

Key Responsibilities:

Prioritize investment opportunities, prepare and structure county-level investment projects; oversee all due diligence efforts.
Develop and oversee implementation of a blended finance strategy to support business growth and increase access to finance in the agriculture sector.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector actors... including Kenya-based and international firms, funds, associations, and non-governmental organizations in the agriculture sector to facilitate linkages that accelerate growth and increase market inclusivity.
Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions and products for agricultural firms and build capacity of lenders to structure financial products and transactions for agriculture SMEs.
Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.
Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure adequate monitoring and recording of investment deals.

Qualifications:

Degree in Economics, Business Management or other relevant degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
At least 8-10 years of experience in investment facilitation, strategy consulting, private equity, venture capital, SME banking, credit guarantees, fintech, SME development or investment banking, ideally in Kenya or the East African region.
Demonstrated financial literacy and investment-readiness knowledge, including knowledge of blended finance, financial services providers, and investors in Kenya.
Proven experience increasing access to finance and improving financial services for SMEs.
Previous experience working in a management capacity in the private sector, large NGO, or development consulting firm. Experience working in Kenya or the region strongly preferred.
Strong relationships with Kenya-based and international lenders, agribusinesses, BAS and other investment organizations, firms, and funds.
Experience in policy reform process facilitation, policy advocacy, and public-private dialogue.
Knowledge of the counties - current development status, opportunities, as well as key drivers and institutions involved in facilitating investment.
Previous USAID experience is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred.
This role is expected to be based in Nairobi, Kenya and it is anticipated that there will be significant in-country travel. more

Key Responsibilities:

Directs implementation of the project’s strategic long-term vision, provides overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the USAID-funded private sector development activity.
Provides expertise in developing and executing locally led, sustainable business models for increasing sales and exports, in the agricultural sector.
Apply understanding of... development assistance in agricultural services, market systems strengthening, to effectively lead and inform the activity’s technical implementation.
Build, manage, and maintain effective working relations with public and private stakeholders, local organizations, international organizations, private sector partners, civil society, and U.S. Government agencies.
Ensure compliance with all USAID rules and regulations, contract requirements, and Chemonics policies and systems.
Facilitates close collaboration and teamwork, including mentorship and development of staff, with attention paid to professional development opportunities.
Serves as the primary liaison between USAID, host-country government, stakeholders, implementing partners, and home office on all program related matters.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MBA, MPA, or equivalent.
A minimum of 8-10 years of senior-level experience in managing donor funded programs (USAID preferred).
Significant experience working with diverse stakeholders in agriculture finance, strategy consulting, private equity, venture capital, SME development, investment banking, or related sector, ideally in Africa.
Experience mobilizing agriculture investments using inclusive market-based approaches to agricultural development including experience leading negotiations and brokering deals.
Experience in the financial sector required including experience structuring financial instruments (blended finance, debt, equity) to improve access to finance, preferably in the agriculture sector.
Relevant experience in East Africa required, experience in Kenya strongly preferred.
Significant management experience demonstrated through team management, supervisory responsibilities, and general leadership experience.
Broad general and technical knowledge of the agriculture investment sector in Kenya.
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred.
This role is expected to be based in Nairobi, Kenya and it is anticipated that there will be significant in-country travel. more

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the design, development, and implementation of CBCR’s grant-making and grants management policies, procedures, and practices, in coordination with the director of operations and grants and other technical and support staff in concert with the RISE IDIQ grants manual and CBCR approved grants procedures.
Lead in organizing the evaluation... of grant concepts, proposals, and grant agreement/award documents to ensure adherence to established grants management policies and best practices.
Support in conducting the pre-award assessment for the prospective grantees.
Manage grant partnership, solicitation, award, and implementation information in the RMS in coordination with program teams and the MEL manager.
Provide support to grantees and project staff, as needed, for RMS use
Ensure proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants and review and analyze budget estimates for allocability, reasonableness, and consistency. Provide guidance to potential grantees through formal training, coaching, and other support in line with our ethnical practices. Review draft budgets before they are approved and further flesh out budget notes to ensure clarity and auditable records.
Ensure full compliance with all applicable USAID and Chemonics policies, practices, and procedures in place for the CBCR activity, including grant solicitation and selection procedures, grant awards, grant implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation and grant close-outs.
Ensure the proper preparation and execution of grant documents and grant disbursements consistent and compliant with USAID and Chemonics requirements, procedures, and best practices. Documentation required includes negotiation memos, grant activity forms, required certifications and assurances, branding and marking plans, and others.
Lead getting to grants meetings in coordination with other colleagues to raise the skillset of grantee partners to better assist them in successfully positioning to receive direct grants.
In coordination with technical staff, assess grantee capabilities related to activity implementation and advise them on how to enhance them. Work with other staff as appropriate to develop and provide additional training for grantees if and as needed (e.g. related to grants administration, including financial documentation and management, procurement requirements and implementation planning).
Analyze and assess budgetary and financial aspects of grant proposals, recipient financial management capacities and planning for implementation/procurement and cash disbursement needs for grants implementation throughout the life of the program. Clearly define any special conditions for grantee compliance and follow up on that compliance throughout each grant.
Assemble and manage grantee tracker to include all grants, budgets, special conditions, deliverables, and timelines.
Serve as an effective liaison between CBCR staff and grantees
Provide training to project staff on grants policies and procedures
Review and submit completed grants packages for payment to finance team
Ensure grants compliance issues are elevated to the COP immediately and serve as a resource for staff with grants questions.
Upload all grants and administrative documentation to SharePoint/the Results Management System (RMS).
Taking a team approach, cooperate and coordinate with Activity staff to ensure integration of efforts to ensure achievement of Activity results. Support team-building and morale efforts by maintaining a solution-oriented and professional demeanor.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
This position will report to the Director of Operations and grants and will supervise the position of Grants Coordinator.

Qualifications:

University degree in business administration, finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in USAID- funded programs in grants. more