Ghana Country Representative
Salary £ £190 day rate. Total remuneration = £18,430
Accra, Ghana
Vacancy listed 07/03/2025
Application deadline 20/03/2025
Details
Main duties and responsibilities

The Country Representative is the lead for all GHP’s work in Ghana, including providing programme management oversight to all current projects. In addition, the Country Representative is responsible for national representation and partnership building, identifying and building on opportunities to grow and develop GHP’s contribution to health system strengthening in-country. 

Global Health Partnerships currently manages two fund-management programmes in Ghana. While the grants will be managed by other individuals, the Country Representative is responsible for overseeing this portfolio of work and liaising closely with Ministry of Health and other national stakeholders to ensure national alignment:

Details can be found in the attached JD.

While the below provides a comprehensive outline of responsibilities GHP may expect of the Country Representative, the level and type of work will vary based on the level of effort and project portfolio. The Country Representative will liaise with the Director of Programmes to ascertain which areas to prioritise each quarter.

Strategic Leadership and Representation
  • Lead and represent GHP’s work and projects in Ghana
  • Participate and contribute to GHP international strategy development and direction
  • Provide updates on the political, social and economic context
  • Attend and contribute to GHP leadership meetings
 
Team Management
  • Oversee all GHP individuals operating in Ghana, and line manage some, creating a supportive environment and providing leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output. Currently there are two other GHP members in Ghana.
  • Support the team in the delivery of activities, coordinate regular team meetings and 1-to-1s, assist in problem solving, and seek to optimise team members’ personal development.
  • Undertake required HR processes following all GHP policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with matrix managers of Ghana staff.
 
Programme Management
  • Ensure GHP team in Ghana is providing quality delivery, monitoring and assessment of GHP Ghana programmes and grant holders. 
  • Ensure accountability to national stakeholders.
  • Contribute towards donor and government reports.
  • Provide secretariat to national stakeholder governance mechanism.
  • Support the planning and delivery of GHP events.
 
External Engagement
  • Plan and lead profile-raising of GHP and networking with key people/bodies which includes representing GHP externally to all relevant parties in Ghana and regionally as relevant.
  • Build effective relations and coordination mechanisms with national authorities, partners and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate high standards of coordination and communication of GHP’s profile, activities and programmes, internally and externally.
  • Ensure the opportunities at high level meetings and conferences are maximised, exploiting opportunities as speakers/contributors and for networking opportunities.
  • With support from other teams, develop and implement advocacy and disseminations strategies related to projects’ goals and outcomes.
·       Attend and contribute to both external meetings/workshops where appropriate.

New Business Development
  • Explore opportunities for new programme development - this will include donor and key partner relationship building, identifying and assessing new business opportunities, and working with the support of other teams to develop new concept notes and proposals.  
 
Operations and Financial Management
  • Ensure efficient, effective and cost-effective admin and logistics procedures in place.
  • Ensure legal compliance in all areas (NGO, tax, employment, health and safety, insurance and internal. requirements, including proper registration and legal status of the organisation and staff).
  • Accountable for the organisational resources and assets, ensuring financial controls and cost effectiveness.
  • Act as security focal point for liaison with GHP UK and ensure there are effective security policies in place.

Please see the person specification in the attached JD.

How to apply
GHP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. All staff must comply GHP Safeguarding Policy and Code Conduct (visit our website for more information).

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received. 

To apply please submit your CV (no longer than 3 pages) and Cover letter (no longer than 1 page) via email through the application link using the subject Ghana Country Representative position_NAME. The application deadline is Thursday 20th March 2025. Clearly outline how your experience suits the above outlined job description and skills required. Applicants who are not contacted within thirty days after the final filing date were unfortunately not successful on this occasion.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-hour online interview w/c 24th March. 

GHP collects and holds your personal details for the purpose of your current job application and will delete the information you give us six months after the post is filled, or sooner should you request. If your application is successful, we will keep your data for six years. Your information will not be shared outside GHP and will be handled in accordance with GDPR legislation.

Please see GDPR Policies - THET and/or THET-Privacy-Policy-1.pdf if you would like to know more.

Notes

Contract type

Fixed term consultancy contract, part-time, per following schedule:
April to September 2025: c.10 days per month
October 2025 to March 2026: c.6 days per month
Total number of days = 97 days

Attached documents
Title File
Ghana Country Representative JD Ghana_Country_representative_(1).pdf
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