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Background 

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is undertaking a leadership and institutional capacity development program that seeks to strengthen the capacities of institutions and organizations to enable them to effectively deliver on their mandate and achieve tangible results.  The primary outcome expected from the program is to have mature and well-run institutions and organizations, fostering sustainable progress in Africa, including in the areas of Bio-medical Sciences and Climate Adaptation. 

Operating under the overall guidance of the Director of Programs and the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert will be responsible for ensuring that quality criteria and results management arrangements for all program activities are in place and are applied rigorously at all levels. S/he will be responsible for assessing the existing M&E capacity of the supported institutions and organizations and the established capacity development programs, coordinating data collection, formulating the results measurement framework, building the M&E capacity of the supported institutions and organizations, including program monitoring and progress reporting, coordinating mid-term reviews and final evaluations, and contributing to knowledge generation and peer-learning. 

S/he will also facilitate the mainstreaming of a quality and results management system for the program. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Lead the development of M&E systems, tools and processes that will enhance and facilitate effective delivery of the programs and achievement of results. 

2. Develop overall baseline data for the supported institutions and organizations at the beginning of the program through the findings of the capacity needs assessment exercise to allow a setting of realistic target values for the result-level indicators considered for the respective institutions and organizations. 

3. Support the development of an M&E plan to guide each institution or organization in tracking progress and reporting on their institutional improvement results.  The M&E Plan will specify the data sources, data collection methods and frequency of each output and outcome-level indicator considered in the Results Tracker. 

4. Undertake regular project monitoring to measure progress of the program implementation and inform the preparation of progress reports. 

5. Conduct a mid-term review of the program and ensure wide dissemination of relevant findings among stakeholders. 

6. Conduct an overall end-of-project evaluation to assess the extent to which the supported institutions and organizations have been transformed in the areas of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, sustainability, and organizational culture. The end-of-project evaluation will also help to draw key lessons to inform interventions in future programs.  

7. Provide quality assurance during the implementation of the program to better respond to the needs and   expectations of clients.  

8. Ensure that relevant findings are synthesized and leveraged for corporate decision-making and follow-up on implementation of action plans and support integration of monitoring, evaluation and learning into the design of future programs. 

9. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies 

Selection will be competitive based on the following candidate profile: 

• Advanced University Degree in a field relevant to Monitoring and Evaluation, such as Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics or any relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 8(eight) years of proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development programs.  Demonstrated experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation in the capacity building sector is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation methods especially in program design and implementation.
• Demonstrated technical capacity to provide support and guidance to program staff on design, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in the design and implementation of results-based M&E systems in development organizations.
• Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools and the ability to coach and train others in their use.
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience in developing evaluation terms of reference and recruitment and management of consultants.
• Ability to lead and manage results-oriented and thematic evaluations.
• Ability to prepare reports clearly and concisely, present, discuss and defend issues, findings, and recommendations.
• English and French are the working languages of ACBF. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Good working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Ability to effectively use software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook. Experience with Management Information Systems (MIS) would be an asset. 

Core Competencies 

• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Respect for organizational, intercultural, and ethical values
• Learning and Innovation 

Values - ACBF staff subscribes to the following Values: 

Communication, Recognition, Excellence, Accountability and Modern. 

Please note, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. 

ACBF is a smoke-free environment.

 

Background 

The Principal Officer, Resource Mobilisation, Strategy and Partnerships will be responsible for assisting the Executive Secretary with resource mobilization, strategic planning and growing ACBF business through creating, maintaining, and facilitating effective partnerships between ACBF and its collaborating and financing partners, including national governments, non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, and foundations to secure resources for ACBF programs.  S/he will be responsible for promoting the Foundation and its achievements and be the liaison between ACBF program teams and funding and implementing partners in coordinating proposal development, partner solicitation and reporting on results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

 The specific responsibilities of the Principal Officer, Resource Mobilisation, Strategy and Partnerships include: 

1. Resource Mobilization 

i. Oversee the formation and operating processes of all resource mobilization activities, ensuring long-term, flexible, and sustainable resourcing for ACBF’s programs and deliverables.  Lead the continuous engagement with development partners to build strong relations, position and elevate what ACBF does while increasing its visibility. 

ii. Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy for ACBF which specifies achievable financial targets and pipeline, reporting and tracking system and how the team can achieve them. 

iii. Lead the process of concept note/proposal development in collaboration with program teams to ensure that they are properly coordinated and consistent with internal program priorities, cross cutting issues and partner priorities and requirements. 

iv. Promote the ownership of and advocacy for ACBF by African countries and the institutionalization of this ownership through regular financial contributions while demonstrating the value proposition and benefits that ACBF offers them. 

v. Identify and engage with traditional and innovative funding sources and potential partners to build and develop new business opportunities and strategic relationships for increasing the funding base. 

vi. Coach ACBF colleagues on approaches to business development and resource mobilization. 

vii. Collaborate with the Finance team in financial data tracking and analysis for budgeting, monitoring, and reporting and grant audit to meet program objectives and stakeholders/donor requirements. 

viii. Work closely with the Communication and Marketing and Management team to gather and manage knowledge and intelligence to develop innovative ways of securing and expanding existing funding streams and translate this into clear messages that multi-disciplinary teams use in their engagement with different partners. 

ix. Prepare updates to senior management on the status of resource mobilization and partnerships. 

2. Strategic Planning and Reporting 

i. Support the Executive Secretary with strategic planning and coordinating the development and implementation of annual business plans. 

ii. Lead and coordinate the preparation and production of the Foundation’s key reports including the Annual Report, report to the African Union Assembly and report to various partners, overseeing content development, quality control, finalization, and dissemination. 

iii. Support the Executive Secretary in the review and monitoring of the Corporate Dashboard and collaborate with the M&E Team in monitoring the implementation of the Business Plan activities and ACBF’s Strategic Plan. 

3. Partnerships 

i. Manage a comprehensive database of partners to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners to enhance collaborative effectiveness and a mutually beneficial engagement. 

ii. Represent the Executive Secretary as delegated to promote ACBF and its mission, articulating its position and leveraging opportunities for strategic collaboration and synergies. 

iii. Support the Executive Secretary with the establishment of high-level networking initiatives to mobilize resources from traditional and new partners and sources. 

iv. Map events and manage a strategic “calendar” that anticipates events that can provide ACBF with partnership opportunities can be leveraged in an effective way. 

v. Support the programs team in exploring the potential of building or strengthening partnerships with pan-African organizations, RECs, policy institutes and think tanks, based on common interest and purpose. 

4. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary. 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies 

Selection will be competitive based on the following candidate profile: 

• Advanced University degree in Business Management, Development Financing, Public Administration, International Development, or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, 5 years of which is proven and established track record in fund-raising, resource mobilization, business development, development financing and partnership-building at international level.  Prior experience in direct interactions with donors and financial institutions, including with private and institutional investors is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in and understanding of the funding mechanisms and procedures for bilateral and multilateral and development partners, philanthropic organizations, private foundations or NGOs as well as in grant management.
• Knowledge of the global development financing system, capital investments, results-based financing, and official development assistance.
• Experience drafting proposals for funding that were successful and that translated into financial resources from diverse sources.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Ability to connect with people and form effective strategic alliances and present issues in a cogent and persuasive manner both orally and in writing.
• English and French are the working languages of ACBF.  Fluency in English or French is a requirement and a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Ability to effectively use software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook. Experience with project management in ERP systems would be an asset. 

Core Competencies 

• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication
• Respect for organizational, intercultural, and ethical values
• Learning and Innovation 

Values – ACBF’s staff subscribes to the following Values:

Communication, Recognition, Excellence, Accountability and Modern.

 

 

Please note, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply 

ACBF is a smoke-free environment.

 

 

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Accounting Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Carry out accounting duties for the program and monitoring availability of funds and financial expenditures according to the approved workplan.

2. Prepare and code journals for the monthly nominal ledger input. 

3. Code all transactions to ensure the allocation of transactions to correct budget lines. 

4. Process payment requests and vouching floats by checking the adequacy of supporting documents for accountability. 

5. Process approved Statements of Expenditure (SOEs) in the nominal ledger. 

6. Compile reports of program staff and consultants travel control accounts. 

7. Reconcile monthly key accounts to ensure that errors are minimized or detected and are corrected on time. 

8. Compile annual audit schedules. 

9. Process payments for partnerships, program disbursements, sundry creditors, internal and external consultants and any other such payments as allocated from time to time.  

2. Administrative Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Provide administrative support to the staff members of the program. 

2. Make travel arrangements for staff members and consultants of the program for all missions related to program activities. 

3. Organize program meetings, take meeting minutes and prepare documentation for meetings, ensuring relevant documents and background papers on agenda items are available. 

4. Provide procurement support for the activities of the program with the guidance of the Procurement Unit. 

5. Set up, classify and maintain all files and records for the program in a chronological and accessible system. 

6. Ensure that the program secretariat has required office supplies. 

7. Manage event calendars for the program and assist with planning and arranging logistics for all program events. 

8. Receive, screen, distribute and monitor all incoming and outgoing mail for the program, attaching the necessary information and maintain a follow-up system. 

9. Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of staff members of the program. 

3. Perform any other duties as directed by Supervisor. 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies 

Selection will be competitive based on the following candidate profile: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline.
• Part Professional Accounting qualification and hands-on experience with SunSystems Accounting package would be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in an international organisation.
• Ability to handle large volumes of assignments accurately and thoroughly while balancing multiple agendas.
• Good filing and organizing, work planning and scheduling skills.
• English and French are the working languages of ACBF.  For the position, fluency in oral and written English is required.  Good working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Ability to effectively use software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook. Experience with ERP systems would be an asset. 

Core Competencies 

• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Respect for organizational, intercultural, and ethical values
• Learning and Innovation 

Values - ACBF staff subscribes to the following Values: 

Communication, Recognition, Excellence, Accountability and Modern. 

 

Background

Operating from ACBF’s regional office for West and Central Africa in Accra, Ghana, the Director of Programs will be responsible for overseeing program operations at ACBF which includes the identification, development, delivery, quality control and evaluation of all projects, programs and knowledge and learning activities. The Director of Programs will also be responsible for managing the operations of ACBF in the West and Central African region and managing internal and external processes that seek to enhance the objectives of ACBF.

In this role, the Director of Programs will manage a contingent of program staff to consolidate, expand and innovate on investments in capacity development services in line with the Foundation’s vision and strategy.  The Director of Programs will report to the ACBF Executive Secretary.

Duties and Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Director of Programs include:

Leadership and management

i. Provide overall leadership, guidance, and management of the Programs department in line with the Foundation’s strategic plan, including development of plans, budgets, policies, rules and procedures that guide overall implementation of program activities.

ii. Provide input into the Foundation’s strategic planning process, annual business planning, project implementation status report and annual reports.

iii. Oversee all phases of program operations and grant processes in close coordination with the other departments: identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiation and signing of grants, project monitoring and evaluation and disbursement of funds as well as provision of capacity development and advisory services.

iv. Oversee the knowledge and learning activities, products and services of the Foundation, including knowledge production and dissemination, learning and training, management of knowledge networks and practice communities.

iv. Manage staff performance providing the overall supervision and coordination of the work of the department ensuring compliance and providing guidance to staff to ensure that objectives are met.

Program Management

1. Capacity development investment and Results Management

i. Lead the Foundation’s work in continental, regional and national development efforts through its main capacity development areas of intervention and service lines, including skills development, institutional and organizational development, knowledge generation and sharing, technical assistance and advisory services, project management, and fund administration.

ii. Closely collaborate with the African Union and its organs, RECs, Member States and other pan-African organizations in supporting implementation of Agenda 2063 and SDGs and effectively support African countries in translating these into domestic policies and programs.

iii. Oversee the process of conducting country capacity needs assessments and program development, advocating and engaging stakeholders for dialogue and negotiation of country programs, assisting in implementing and monitoring country programs, supporting program impact assessments and documenting lessons and providing other services as pertinent.

iv. Manage the projects portfolio and disbursements and investments for projects with a view to optimize policy impact together with the respective grantees and partners.

v. Lead the monitoring and evaluation initiatives and reviews of the portfolio and reports on an ongoing basis and ensure that relevant findings are synthesized and leveraged for corporate decision-making and guidance.

vi. Ensure ACBF’s timely delivery on its accountability and reporting obligations to external parties.

2. Integrated knowledge management and learning function

i. Maintain ACBF’s status as a learning organization and the ‘go-to-place’ for capacity development that systematically draws lessons from practice, codifies promising approaches and applies lessons and innovations in operations.

ii. Integrate and promote knowledge sharing for capacity development, through the Foundation’s operational business processes and disseminate promising innovations from ACBF support initiatives, or from any other source that can inspire emulation and up-scaling of promising practice.

iii. Establish, manage and ensure overall building and coordination of Knowledge Networks on the continent including Strategic Studies Group (SSGs), Africa Think Tanks Network (ATTN), Policy Institute Committees (PICs) and African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results, (AfCoP).

iv. Collaborate with the Information and Communication Technology Unit in the development of knowledge infrastructure and selection of knowledge and learning instruments, ranging from the application of advanced state-of-the art electronic/digital systems and online virtual knowledge networks and platforms to support learning, knowledge dissemination and information sharing. 

v. Lead and coordinate operations-related quantitative and qualitative research and thematic/development-oriented research relating to capacity development and management issues aligned to the Foundation’s key areas on intervention to capture and share key lessons learned.

vi. Serve as Task Leader/Coordinator of ACBF’s key knowledge products and services, including the flagship Africa Capacity Report (ACR); Occasional and Working papers, policy briefs, African Capacity Development Forum, seminars/webinars, and High-Level Forums (HLFs).

vii. Lead and coordinate the preparation and production of knowledge database and research activities.

viii. Lead and coordinate the Foundation’s learning and training activities.

3. Resource Mobilization, Business Development and Advisory Services

i. Support ACBF’s management in anticipating, evaluating, and leveraging opportunities for strategic collaboration and building synergies with pan-African, country and other partners.

ii. Mobilize resources for identified projects and programs.

iii. Build a portfolio of fee-for-service technical assistance and advisory services that address specific capacity needs and support requests from countries, pan-African institutions, and other entities.

4. Representation and Management of the West and Central Africa Office in Accra, Ghana

 i. Provide overall leadership, guidance, and management of the Regional Office in line with ACBF’s policies, rules and procedures that guide overall implementation of all activities.

ii. Represent ACBF and its Executive Secretary in the region through participation in key events and anticipating, evaluating, and leveraging opportunities for strategic collaboration and synergies with pan-African, country and other partners.

 iii. Lead in building and maintaining partnerships with national stakeholders including government officials, regional and continental organizations, international organizations, civil society and other strategic partners within the region and elsewhere in Africa.

 5. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary. 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Selection will be competitive based on the following candidate profile:

• Advanced degree (doctorate or masters) in a field related to international development or a business-related discipline.

• Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated and progressive experience in capacity development, program management, strategic planning and advisory services, business development, policy-oriented research and analytical activities, knowledge management, resource mobilization, advocacy, and partnership building.

• A good understanding of the capacity building discourse, solid understanding of ACBF’s niche and motivation to promote its services. 

• A deep understanding or Africa’s development challenges and prospects as well as the continental development landscape, including the key continental and regional institutions and flagship programs and initiatives.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with external and internal clients and ability to network and interact with high-level officials in government, civil society, international organizations and the private sector.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written; proven ability to prepare clearly and concisely, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations; and strong interpersonal skills including team building.
• Proven leadership experience and analytical skills and ability to make sound judgment, exercising highest responsibility to handle confidential and sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.
• English and French are the working languages of ACBF. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Good working knowledge of French is an added advantage.

• Strong organizing, work planning and scheduling skills, capable of handling large volumes of logistical details accurately and thoroughly while balancing several complex agendas under pressure.

• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research and studies; experience in using recognized statistical packages will be an added advantage.

• Ability to effectively use software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook. Experience with project management in ERP systems would be an asset.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication
• Respect for organizational, intercultural, and ethical values
• Learning and Innovation

Values – ACBF’s staff subscribes to the following Values:

Communication, Recognition, Excellence, Accountability and Modern.

Please note, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. 

ACBF is a smoke-free environment.