Country Director GHANA
Are you interested
in joining an international organisation with a long-term commitment to
fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment to
develop a career focused on shared values and lasting impact?
SNV Ghana is looking
for a:
Country Director, based in Accra, GHANA
(International contract)
SNV is a not-for-profit international development
Organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a
long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and
Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with
local partners to equip communities, businesses and Organisations with the
tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain
access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and
guide their own development. SNV started to operate in Ghana since 1992
SNV believes that inclusive growth and development are
essential for lasting success. Sustained poverty reduction requires poor men
and women to both contribute to and benefit from growth while having access to
quality basic services. SNV concentrates its capacity development services in
programs with demand driven change processes in Agriculture, Renewable Energy
(including REDD+) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, with the objective to
improve the livelihoods of low income people.
SNV provides advisory services for solutions with local
impact, and plays a role in knowledge networking and advocacy, building on
linkages between local and international presence and expertise. To achieve
impact at scale, SNV implements a programme approach with our local partners,
built within a strategic framework of local and international priorities. We
focus on systemic change and local ownership and provide contextualized
solutions for development impact at scale.
Public and private funds are mobilized for program
implementation, including costs of SNV staff and overhead.
Leading SNV Ghana Country programme
Ghana is a dynamic, emerging economy, with a huge potential
for SNV to respond to market trends and achieve meaningful results for small
and medium sized enterprises and low income households. As country director in
Ghana, you will be leading a country program with currently a workforce of over
Forty five (45) members, a rapidly increasing number and volume of externally
funded projects in the 3 sectors, and a budget of over four million five
hundred thousand euros (€4.5m) in 2013, including a targeted amount of one
million five hundred thousand Euros (€1.5m) external revenues. Moreover,
projects in Liberia and Sierra Leone are currently managed under the
responsibility of the SNV Ghana director.
Main challenges for the coming years are business
development to have the Ghana program fully externally funded within 2 years’
time; quality improvement of the programs, improve efficiency and effectiveness
and a substantial cost reduction to ensure SNV is competitive in the funding
market.
Overview of the position
You will be responsible for development results, financial
and human resources management, with partnership building and resource
mobilization including deal making for the country program. You will ensure
program coherence in sectors and operational collaboration between the teams.
You will be expected to improve the quality, results and sustainability of the
country program and bring this to scale. You will represent SNV externally,
build and maintain a network of development partners, be well informed about
national developments and priorities. You will inspire and engage your country
team, and chair country management consisting of program and support staff. You
will be expected to coach, support and guide staff to achieve better results;
to uphold SNV’s policies, and foster a practice of learning, documentation and
sharing. You will adhere to SNV’s Code of Conduct and ensure that staff in your
country program does the same.
You will report to the Managing Director responsible for
cluster of countries.
Responsibilities
- SNV
profiling and resource mobilization: Ensure a high quality
implementation of SNV programs; strengthen SNV’s profile as high quality
service provider, while ensuring that the Ghana program is fully
externally funded in two years’ time;
- Develop
and manage programs in sectors and ensure application of SNV’s agreed
global approaches; Initiate, develop, position, and manage SNV’s programs
in Ghana in an impact- and results oriented manner;
- Contribute
to and participate in SNV’s corporate sectors strategyand policy
development and lead country strategies and program development in
identified (sub) sectors and value chains;
- Promote
and participate actively in the collaboration within and between
countries. Translate SNV’s strategy on advisory practice in
opportunities for scalable impact in poverty reduction within the country
- Represent
SNV- network at all relevant levels with clients, partners, local
providers of capacity development services, authorities, diplomatic
missions, colleagues, donors, media and other relevant organizations;
- Act as
a role modelof entrepreneurship and drive, business engagement,
enquiry and impact orientation;
- Provide
inspiring, coaching and result-oriented leadership for key staff.
Stimulate individual and team development and monitor organizational
performance against key indicators;
- Facilitate
learning and knowledge development of staff, within and between teams,
stimulate cross border knowledge, networking and sharing of best
practices.
Candidate profile
- Master’s
degree or equivalent;
- Knowledge
and understanding at strategic level of the international developmental
sector, relevant actors and relevant developments concerning SNV core business;
- Excellent
networking and positioning skills, being able to link to international
organizations, private and public sector, and local organizations;
- Substantial
track record in partnership building and resource mobilization.
- Background
in private sector development and a network of (international) business
relationships
- Capacity
to translate strategy into impact-oriented programs and results;
- 10 -
15 years relevant management experience, preferably in multifaceted
development work - able to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire
professionals in a development context;
- Entrepreneurial
and result oriented attitude;
- Able
to act with a mature, outward looking, tactful, persuasive and open mind;
- Excellent
leadership- and people management skills;
- International
work experience in different countries (preferably experience in
experience in Ghana / Western African countries);
- Track
record in one of the 3 focus sectors of SNV is an asset;
- Excellent
command of the English language; basic knowledge of French is an advantage
Contract duration: 2 years, with possible extension
Information on duty station
Medical situation: international standard
Security situation: Good
Accessibility: International airport with daily
international flights. Good road network linking with other countries in the
West African sub-region
Communication: Good telephone, e-mail and internet
facilities
Education: international standard from pre-primary to
University
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328229
and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 22
September 2013.
Closing date: Sunday, September 22, 2013
Type of contract: International
National Associate Advisor Carbon/Climate Projects Development
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is looking for a:
National Associate
Advisor Carbon/Climate Projects Development
Based in Burkina Faso/Cameroon/DRC/Ghana
(Consultancy contract)
(Consultancy contract)
Background
In the majority of Sub-Saharan African countries
agricultural expansion and biomass energy needs are important drivers of
deforestation and thus a chief agent in accelerating climate change.
Deforestation reduces the capacity of ecosystems to provide ecosystem services
that support livelihoods and community development and is thus a precursor to
deepening levels of poverty. However, it is equally clear that agriculture
-especially in the form of commodity crops (cocoa, palm, coffee etc.) and
livestock production form critical livelihoods for over 62% of Africa’s rural
population, whilst biomass energy [fuel wood], is often the only source of
energy supporting businesses and households in both urban and rural settings.
Within development programs and projects, it therefore becomes crucial to
strike a balance between agriculture and biomass energy needs as both drivers
of deforestation and source of revenues and livelihoods.
In this light, SNV has launched the REDD+ Energy and
Agriculture Program (REAP) in order to advance the understanding on the
interface between agriculture and energy use across different forest landscapes
and to introduce contextualized solutions within the development sector.
REAP aims to bring about reduced deforestation related carbon emissions, and
improved livelihoods and incomes. The REAP Program has four key components: (i)
knowledge development; (ii) building SNV capacity; (iii) demonstrating
contextualized solutions; and (iv) partnerships for impact at scale. In Africa
REAP currently focuses on four countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC and
Ghana.
Against this background SNV seeks to engage an REAP Africa
Associate Advisor Carbon/Climate Projects Development, to principally provide
support to the SNV REAP efforts in its interventions in the 4 focal countries
and potentially to initiatives in other SNV Africa supported offices.
Responsibilities
- Providing
technical guidance and advice on carbon markets in the assessment of REAP
related projects, research and design interventions as well as in
implementation mechanisms.
- Spearhead
identification of REDD+ compatible agriculture and energy opportunities
- Assist
in identifying partnerships with key clients, donors and government
officials especially on climate finance issues.
- Support
carbon/climate knowledge products development and dissemination especially
through the production and reviewing of training manuals and guidance for
SNV staff, partners and clients.
- Facilitate
training sessions to SNV Advisors of REDD+ compatible agriculture and
energy solutions.
- Conduct
any other duties as prescribed by the REAP Africa Coordinator for further
development of the program.
Candidate profile
The REAP Africa Associate Advisor should have the following
skills and experience.
- Broad
knowledge of climate change science, international climate policy, climate
finance, REDD+, carbon markets and forest carbon issues.
- Specific
experience in community carbon project development, baselines
establishment, carbon accounting, CDM, VCS, Gold Standard, PDD development
and monitoring methodologies in Africa.
- At
least three years’ experience living and working in Africa on carbon,
climate change, REDD+ or other natural resources management activities and
conversant in developing African based solutions.
- Excellent
writing and communication skills, with the ability to communicate
effectively with a diverse range of audiences (from field staff to policy
makers) from different cultures.
- Good
public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to give technical
presentations on climate change and forest carbon issues.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English is a must; with working knowledge French
considered to be a distinct advantage.
- Willingness
to travel especially to the REAP focal countries.
- A
master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Global Change,
Climate Studies,
Contract type and duration: SNV will offer a national
Associate Advisor consultancy contract for one year with possibility of
extension.
Desired start date: 1 October 2013
Duty station: Preferably in one of four countries covered by
REAP Africa. Optionally, the Associate Advisor can be based at another SNV
office in Africa.
Reporting: The incumbent will report to the SNV REAP Africa
Coordinator who is based in Burkina Faso
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328168
and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 11
September 2013.
More information about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development
organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that
all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable
development.
Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we
now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of
local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture,
Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving
some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local
solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40
million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this
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Closing date: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Type of contract: Local
Sector Leader Agriculture
SNV DR Congo is looking for:
Country Sector Leader for Agriculture sector
based in Kinshasa, DR Congo
(International contract)
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 30 developing countries across the world. SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. SNV has worked in DR Congo since 2006. The emphasis of its work is on poverty alleviation guided by global value propositions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Renewable Energy in three multidisciplinary portfolio teams across three provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. SNV aims at achieving considerable impact through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.
In order to sustain and scale up our sector activities in Agriculture sector, SNV DR Congo is recruiting a dynamic, content strong and inspiring leader to coordinate the activities in the sector.
The critical task of the Sector Leader will be to lead, secure resource mobilisation, provide sector strategic direction, inspire and guide a team of diverse national and international advisors towards leveraging, and building SNV resources dedicated to meaningful impact at scale in the Agriculture sector. He (she) will report directly to the Country Director of SNV DR Congo and is part of the Country Management Team. Functionally the Sector Leader will report to the Managing Director of the sector and will collaborate with the Global Agriculture Sector Coordinator.
Major responsibilities
In line with SNV Corporate Strategy, the Country Sector Leader will:
• Provide strategic and operational direction to the sector in terms of content and leadership, including management and development of skilled human resources in the sector;
• Identify opportunities, develop innovative program concept and mobilise financial resources in collaboration with the Global Sector Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator and other country Sector Leaders and play a key role in getting sufficient resources for SNV services in the sector;
• Build relations with external stakeholders including donors, local organisations, government entities and knowledge institutions related to the sector and leverage the network for developing and implementing additional programs and projects;
• Provide administrative oversight over all programmes/projects related to the sector, monitor and steer human resources and financial performance of the sector to deliver meaningful and effective development result;
• Provide guidance and steer on Management for Result and ensure credible Monitoring and Evaluation indicators and results;
• Actively draw lessons from managing the projects and programs to improve SNV’s service delivery, quality standards and participate in knowledge development expertise groups/networks so as to contribute to the development of sector products and branding. Share innovative delivery models with the team and utilise the knowledge gained for knowledge transfer and for securing additional resources;
• Oversee the projects in the sector and steer other project managers in the sector;
• Coach staff, consultants and Local Capacity Builders in the sector team;
• Deliver advisory services/advising in more complex projects in role as senior advisor;
• Promote a ‘Governance for Empowerment’ (GfE) approach and pro-actively develop modalities to increase the opportunities for women to be actively involved in market activities as well as to increase their participation in decision making processes within the selected value chains.
Candidate profile
The candidate should be at least a strong and mature senior advisor with a track record linked to the sector.
• Masters’ Degree or equivalent in related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in the sectors with at least 7 years of relevant experience in the sector and 3 years in a managerial position;
• Experience of working at senior levels in international development organisations will be preferred;
• Proven experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams and ability to build the capacity of team members;
• Strong understanding of the context, issues, policies and strategies in the Agriculture sector in West and Central Africa;
• Proven track record in organisational and institutional development processes especially in the context of sector development, capacity building, proposal development and resources mobilisation;
• Proven technical expertise in the sector with a track record in managing programmes;
• Demonstrated networking ability, awareness of existing development actors in the sector;
• Strong understanding of social services and market development approaches and methods;
• Provide vision and inspiration, lead people by example in all areas, and cope with changes;
• Evidence of producing knowledge products;
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, out-going, leadership and coaching skills with a client and team oriented attitude;
• Experience in organising/executing baseline studies, business & investment plans, and risk analysis and measurement impact frameworks;
• Strong writing skills with excellent communication skills in English (SNV’s corporate language) and French.
Duty station:
Kinshasa: Capital of DR Congo with frequent travel to other provinces of DR Congo.
Health services: Acceptable.
Educational facilities: There are international schooling systems in English and French.
Security situation: Good.
Accessibility: Daily flights.
Country Sector Leader for Agriculture sector
based in Kinshasa, DR Congo
(International contract)
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 30 developing countries across the world. SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. SNV has worked in DR Congo since 2006. The emphasis of its work is on poverty alleviation guided by global value propositions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Renewable Energy in three multidisciplinary portfolio teams across three provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. SNV aims at achieving considerable impact through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.
In order to sustain and scale up our sector activities in Agriculture sector, SNV DR Congo is recruiting a dynamic, content strong and inspiring leader to coordinate the activities in the sector.
The critical task of the Sector Leader will be to lead, secure resource mobilisation, provide sector strategic direction, inspire and guide a team of diverse national and international advisors towards leveraging, and building SNV resources dedicated to meaningful impact at scale in the Agriculture sector. He (she) will report directly to the Country Director of SNV DR Congo and is part of the Country Management Team. Functionally the Sector Leader will report to the Managing Director of the sector and will collaborate with the Global Agriculture Sector Coordinator.
Major responsibilities
In line with SNV Corporate Strategy, the Country Sector Leader will:
• Provide strategic and operational direction to the sector in terms of content and leadership, including management and development of skilled human resources in the sector;
• Identify opportunities, develop innovative program concept and mobilise financial resources in collaboration with the Global Sector Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator and other country Sector Leaders and play a key role in getting sufficient resources for SNV services in the sector;
• Build relations with external stakeholders including donors, local organisations, government entities and knowledge institutions related to the sector and leverage the network for developing and implementing additional programs and projects;
• Provide administrative oversight over all programmes/projects related to the sector, monitor and steer human resources and financial performance of the sector to deliver meaningful and effective development result;
• Provide guidance and steer on Management for Result and ensure credible Monitoring and Evaluation indicators and results;
• Actively draw lessons from managing the projects and programs to improve SNV’s service delivery, quality standards and participate in knowledge development expertise groups/networks so as to contribute to the development of sector products and branding. Share innovative delivery models with the team and utilise the knowledge gained for knowledge transfer and for securing additional resources;
• Oversee the projects in the sector and steer other project managers in the sector;
• Coach staff, consultants and Local Capacity Builders in the sector team;
• Deliver advisory services/advising in more complex projects in role as senior advisor;
• Promote a ‘Governance for Empowerment’ (GfE) approach and pro-actively develop modalities to increase the opportunities for women to be actively involved in market activities as well as to increase their participation in decision making processes within the selected value chains.
Candidate profile
The candidate should be at least a strong and mature senior advisor with a track record linked to the sector.
• Masters’ Degree or equivalent in related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in the sectors with at least 7 years of relevant experience in the sector and 3 years in a managerial position;
• Experience of working at senior levels in international development organisations will be preferred;
• Proven experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams and ability to build the capacity of team members;
• Strong understanding of the context, issues, policies and strategies in the Agriculture sector in West and Central Africa;
• Proven track record in organisational and institutional development processes especially in the context of sector development, capacity building, proposal development and resources mobilisation;
• Proven technical expertise in the sector with a track record in managing programmes;
• Demonstrated networking ability, awareness of existing development actors in the sector;
• Strong understanding of social services and market development approaches and methods;
• Provide vision and inspiration, lead people by example in all areas, and cope with changes;
• Evidence of producing knowledge products;
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, out-going, leadership and coaching skills with a client and team oriented attitude;
• Experience in organising/executing baseline studies, business & investment plans, and risk analysis and measurement impact frameworks;
• Strong writing skills with excellent communication skills in English (SNV’s corporate language) and French.
Duty station:
Kinshasa: Capital of DR Congo with frequent travel to other provinces of DR Congo.
Health services: Acceptable.
Educational facilities: There are international schooling systems in English and French.
Security situation: Good.
Accessibility: Daily flights.
Contract Type: International.
Contract Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.
Desired start date: As soon as possible.
Contract Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.
Desired start date: As soon as possible.
How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328169
and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 11 September
2013.
Please not that this vacancy is advertised internally and
externally simultaneously. Internal suitable applicants are considered first.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement
Closing date: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Type of contract: International
