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John Snow, Inc., and the nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities in the US and around the globe.
Purpose: To support nutrition activities in 17 priority districts in Northern Ghana as needed.
Position Category: Local hire, paid in country
Salary commensurate with experience.
Project Description
USAID Advancing Nutrition is USAID’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, led by the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of experienced partners. Launched in September 2018, USAID Advancing Nutrition implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for USAID and its partners. The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, USAID Advancing Nutrition strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity and advance development.
From 2020 – 2022, USAID Advancing Nutrition will provide technical support and assessment services to advance the Government of Ghana’s efforts to improve equitable delivery of quality services that promote household resilience and early childhood growth and development. Technical services provided through USAID Advancing Nutrition will strengthen national and local government planning in Northern Ghana and stimulate the development of multisectoral solutions most pressing food security and nutrition problems. The portfolio will encompass activities funded by USAID/Washington as well as the USAID Mission to Ghana.
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTING
The HR and Operations Officer will report to the Finance & Operations Manager. [b]This position is based in Tamale.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree at three (3) or more years of experience working in HR, procurement, or other operations position.
Job Summary
The Human Resources (HR) and Operations Officer will manage the day-to-day human resources duties including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and performance management. They will also support (and sometimes lead) the procurement of goods and services including event venues, local consultants, office supplies, and other goods and services necessary for project implementation. The HR & Operations Officer will also support logistics for project events, trainings, and meetings, and will oversee the day to day duties of local and international travel.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree at three (3) or more years of experience working in HR, procurement, or other operations position.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Human Resources
Procurement
Administration (some tasks may be adjusted as additional staff come onboard)
Required Skills or Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in business and/or project management.
Experience:
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Language Skills: Written and verbal fluency in English.
Interested candidates should send applications to [email protected]
JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply
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