Country: Ghana
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017
Position Statement
To ensures the effective and timely management an implementation of the project. He or she will work closely with the line and matrix management of the role and other departments to ensure compliance to donors requirements and adherence to technical specifications. The role will provide leadership and line management to a Finance Officer, DM&E Officer and other staff who may be hired during the lifetime of the project.
The Package
- The position is based in Bolgatanga
- The position comes with an attractive salary package.
- S/He reports to the Regional Operations Manager – Upper Regions
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in development of project plans, budget and overall implementation
- Coordinate with Technical Programme Managers and the Programme Effectiveness department to ensure implementation is in accordance to technical and budgetary expectations
- Monitor and assess key risks affecting project implementation adapt accordingly
- Ensure the timely preparation and submission of financial reports and disbursement requests.
- Ensure that project finances and assets are managed in line with WV donor requirements
- Monitor budget expenditure and take necessary action
- Supervise and support the all direct reports, ensuring high quality work outputs
- Timely performance management actions and outputs
- Ensure timely submission of reporting in accordance with WV and donor requirements
- Ensure success stories and project impacts are appropriately documented
- Supervise the DM&E function to ensure effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with WV donor and WV standards
- Review quantitative and qualitative data with health specialist on an ongoing basis to evaluate performance of the project and provide guidance to the implementing team
- Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in planning and implementation.
- Represent WV Ghana at relevant meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Foster good relationships with communities and local authorities, ensuring that feedback and complaints are addressed in a timely manner
- Perform other tasks as required by management
Education / Work Experience / Skills
- First Degree Social Sciences (Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, or related); a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
- Three years’ related working experience in project implementation, at least one of which should be in cash-based programming
- Experience in implementing projects funded by WFP will be an added advantage
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Strong communication skills (oral and written), able to make convincing presentations
- Competency in the use of MS Office suite
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Job Confirmation
- Job offer is subject to confirmation of funding.
How to apply:
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please get the details of the Jobs from World Vision Website: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-ghana. The deadline for submission of application is 31st January, 2017
As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.