Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) wishes to announce its search for an Advocacy/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.  The position will be on contract for a period of one (1) year with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance.  The Officer will be responsible to the GFD in the discharge of his/her duties through the Executive Director.
The Position involves the following tasks:

1. Facilitating the implementation of the GFD advocacy strategy at the national and local levels
2. Planning and developing a database for evidence based advocacy as well as monitoring of the DANIDA funded project
3. Provide technical support to the GFD advocacy committees nationally and locally 
4. Develop effective monitoring systems, and provide technical support to the M & E committees nationally and locally
5. Provide technical support to project and outreach districts in the implementation of Local Development Fund (LDF) project.

Qualifications:
The ideal person must

1. Have a degree in the Social Sciences or related relevant experiences
2. Have at least 3 years proven work experience in advocacy and M&E
3. Be well organized and able to establish systematic documentation for the M&E system.
4. Have relevant skills in IT, in particularly in planning, developing and administering databases.
5. Have a fair knowledge of disability issues
6. Be gender sensitive
7. Be energetic, team player and ready to work for longer hours, with minimum or no supervision
8. Be ready to travel extensively

Interested applicants should apply through the following addresses:
info@gfdgh.org, P.O. Box AC 40, Arts Center Accra or submit directly to the GFD Office located at Barnes Road, Accra Rehabilitation Center not later than fourteen(14) days after this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GFD is an equal opportunity employer and will respect the fundamental human rights of every applicant.  However, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.