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Company Profile
SEND GHANA, a policy research and advocacy organization, was founded in 1998. The vision of SEND Ghana is “A Ghana where people’s rights and well-being are guaranteed” with a mission “to promote good governance and equality of men and women in Ghana”. It is headquartered in Accra, with network offices in Tamale and Salaga.
Job Description
- REPORTING TO: Programme Manager
- ASSOCIATES: Project Officers And Field Officers
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
To contribute towards SEND’s integrated Grassroots Economic Literacy and advocacy programme in targeted regions and communities of the North.
DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare work plans for projects activity implementation
- Work with the financial team to develop budgets in line work plan.
- Coordinate Public Policy Research work in a Northern Ghana
- Capacity building of stakeholders
- Contribute to research publication and newsletters
- Training of community partners on Advocacy and communication
- Monitor and report on the impact of SEND’s Advocacy Activities
- Provide technical backstopping support to field officersand FNGOs/DCMCs
- To monitor and support Focal NGOs and District Citizens Monitoring Committees (DCMC) to implement GELAP and other programmes that may be developed.
- To report on programme activities, form the district and regional level.
- To undertake training of FNGO and DCMCs
- To support Lobbying activities of SEND’s GELAP in the districts
- To undertake networking at the district level
- Facilitate policy dialogues and engagements at the regional and district level.
- Prepare project progress reports.
- To write articles for publication in SEND’s Newsletter (Citizen’s Watch)
- Support
- Any other assignments as may be deemed necessary.
Required Skills or Experience
Knowledge, experience, and skills
- Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Social studies, Development studies, Governance, Public policy, or any other social sciences.
- Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on policy research, budget analysis and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance.
- Experience in public policy advocacy
- Sound knowledge of tools, research methods and policy issues in social accountability, budget research, and good governance promotion.
- Strong research and writing skills
- Must be a self-starter who requires minimum supervision to deliver task
- Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
- Track record in fundraising an advantage
- Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
- Experience in leading a team
- Must be willing to live and work in remote areas
How To Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should submit their Cover letter and CV documents in a single document in PDF only with three (3) professional referees to [email protected] or to A 28, Regimanuel Estates, Nungua Barrier, Sakumono – Accra with the subject heading “Policy Research and Advocacy Officer” addressed to the HR/Admin. Manager.
Closing Date: 11:59pm GMT, November 2, 2023.
NB: Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted.
SEND GHANA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
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