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osition: District Field Officer (Multiple)
Location: Multiple (Regions: Northern, North-East, Savannah, Upper East and Upper West)
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration: Minimum of 2 years (with possibility of extension)
Job Summary:
This position is a full-time field-based position. The position holder shall be based in a designated district in the Northern, North-East, Savannah, Upper East or Upper West regions.
He/she shall be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project activities in the designated districts and project communities including community/citizen mobilization, district and community stakeholder engagements. He/She shall work closely with project staff to ensure planned activities (including capacity building of citizens groups) are effectively and efficiently implemented.
Key Responsibilities:
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Carry out project activity implementation with the support of the Project Coordinator and technical advisors
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Lead the mobilisation of citizens and youth groups as well as other key stakeholders at the district and community levels
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Provide ongoing support to the citizens and youth groups in the generation if evidence for advocacy engagements at local and national levels
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Coordinate and collaborate with the district and local authorities, NGOs, CBO’s and other relevant stakeholders in the district in the implementation of project activities
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Responsible for communities’ involvement and the implementation of project activities in the designated districts
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Facilitate stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities at the district level with support of the programme team
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Establish and maintain a network of contacts with traditional authorities, MMDA’s, citizens groups and community representatives in the district
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Prepare and submit quality and timely activity, monthly, quarterly and situational reports to the Project Coordinator
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Responsible for the monitoring and learning tasks within the designated districts, responsible for data collection at community and district level
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Represent SfL in relevant forums and networks at district level and share information and lessons learned
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Responsible for the security and safety of project assets at the district
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
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A first degree in education, development studies, social science, or other relevant qualification from a recognized university
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At least 3 years’ post qualification experience in the NGO or CSO sector with focus on education interventions in Ghana
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Knowledge and experience in activity planning and budgeting
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Community mobilization, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
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Knowledge and experience in project monitoring and reporting
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Should be able to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains
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Must be a strong team player
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Diligent and able to self-initiate
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Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
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Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
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Fluent in at least one of the local languages used in the program area
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High skills in ICT, Microsoft Suite, internet and the use of social media for communication
How To Apply