The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.
Temporary Job Vacancies
Abt. Global Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve project. The project supports the implementation of malaria vector control strategies such as bednet distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern areas since 2011 and is currently preparing for the 2024 IRS campaign under the PMI Evolve Project, Ghana.
Abt Global is seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions of Site Managers and Field Supervisors at the following IRS operational sites:Abt Global is an equal opportunity employer
DISTRICTOPERATIONAL SITESBunkpurugu-NapkanduriNakpanduri, Binde and BunkpuruguChereponiChereponi and WenchikiEast MamprusiGambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nagboo and GbintiriGusheguGushegu, Galwei, Kpatinga and NabuliKaragaKaraga, Sandua/Zandua and PishiguKumbunguKumbungu and DalunMamprugu MoagduriKubori and YizesiTatale-SanguliTatale and Kandin-SheiniWest MamprusiWungu, Kpasenkpe and JangaYunyoo-NasuanNasuan and YunyooPlease select your preferred operations site in your application as per the above table
Successful candidates are REQUIRED to be based in the assigned operations site/ sub-districts. No lodging support is provided. Qualified candidates residing in the selected sub-districts above will have an advantage. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 2 months and report to the Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) Coordinator.
Note: People who are already under Government payroll or engaged by other organizations are strongly discouraged from applying.
Prior to engagement, selected candidates will go through training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Site managers and field supervisors will be under the supervision of IRS Coordinators.
Site Manager (28 positions)
Duties/ Responsibilities
Field Supervisor (86 positions)
Education Required: Diploma
- Minimum academic qualification of a Diploma in a relevant field
- Ability to manage groups of people and/or tasks under pressure with little or no supervision
- Ability to conduct supervision and provide appropriate feedback
- Good verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to speak and understand a local language of northern Ghana is an advantage
- MUST have a valid motorcycle driver’s license
- MUST have a valid health insurance policy
- MUST be able to use a mobile phone to perform basic functions such as sending SMS
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide support with operating digital devices will be an added advantage.
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