CARE INTERNATIONAL LATEST JOB VACANCIES IN GHANA

Recruiting Company Profile

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's

community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

Job Description

Care International in Ghana is inviting applications from qualified persons to fill the position of Project Facilitator for Nutrition Outcomes for Women Project.

The project facilitator for the Nutrition Outcomes for Women (NOW) project will be responsible for mobilising communities to participate in project activities in the Garu Tempane and East Mamprusi districts. She/he will provide technical support to the women groups and the wider community to undertake the production of iron rich foods.

The position is based in Garu Tempane district but will be required to travel from time to time to the East Mamprusi district and Tamale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize community meetings to sensitise communities on the Nutrition Outcomes for Women (NOW) project
• Develop criteria for the selection of VSLAs to participate in the project
• Facilitate effective linkages between Community Health Volunteers-CHV and other existing community mobilisation models
• Ensure production and dissemination of relevant quality and user friendly information from the project
• Participate in and contribute to the design and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation system
• Maintain close cordial and professional contacts with key stakeholders in the project areas
• Facilitate and support the documentation of component processes and achievements including documentation for public dissemination

Required Skills or Experience

• First degree in a relevant discipline such as Agriculture, horticulture, agronomy or agric extension
• Three years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of three years field practical experience in working with rural communities, including women groups
• Proven experience and understanding of nutrition and food security issues linked to reproductive health and child malnutrition
• Experience in working with partners is key to this position
• Adherence to CARE's core values (Respect, Integrity, Commitment & Excellence) and competencies
• Proven and demonstrable facilitation skills, negotiation skills and networking skills, including facilitating change, innovation and initiating action
• Commitment to and understanding of a process and livelihood approach to development
• Excellent professionalism, relationship building and communication skills

How To Apply for this position:

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to hr.ghana@co.care.org. PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHICH OF THE POSITIONS ARE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. Application Forms can be requested through the same email address.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGED PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN. TO APPLY