The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Ghana, is looking for dynamic and results-oriented persons to fill the position of District Coordinator for the Rural Water and Sanitation (R-WASH) project. The positions are located as indicated below, and report to the Project Manager.

Number of Openings: One Coordinator each for:-

Eastern (based in Koforidua)
Central (based in Winneba)
Volta (based in Ho)

Project Duration: Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success

• Facilitates and supervises project activities in the schools and communities in the 12 IWASH communities in the Agona-East Municipality.
• Works with key partners to ensure assigned communities achieve ODF status
• Coordinates robust analysis and understanding of WASH policy and political contexts in which R-WASH will work in Agona East Municipality.
• Coordinates the implementation of R-WASH Gender Equality and Influencing Strategy which aims to ensure key partners have the tools, skills and capacities to fulfil core WASH gender standards across the beneficiary regions
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of progress reports relating to the implementation of the Gender and Influencing strategy on WASH
• Works with the R-WASH team to regularly review and evaluate R-WASH project activities and shares lessons learnt with Project Manager.
• Coordinates monitoring and supervision support for the District, Water and Sanitation Teams
• Contributes to the collection and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt from project implementation and to disseminate results to local stakeholders according to Plan International Ghana and RWASH guidelines.
• Undertakes regular field visit to project communities to provide technical support to Natural leaders, Water and sanitation committees, opinion leaders, NGOs/CSO’s, etc.
• Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to adapt and develop practical tools and procedures to facilitate project monitoring and manage decision-making.
• Assists the Project Manager to prepare progress reports.
• Provides support to training of the Natural Leaders/WSMT members to update and adapt IWASH concept.
• Establishes close collaboration with District Assembly, EHSD, DWST and other NGOs into water and sanitation in the project communities and the district. Ensures that the project is accountable to all relevant stakeholders, by making program results and information readily available.
• Participates in project review meetings, workshops and training. When required, prepares and makes presentations at meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Fulfills Plan’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse.
• Performs any other duties to be assigned to support the achievement of organizational goals.

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them

This includes how much freedom the position has to make decisions; for example, “may approve invoices up to $1,000.”

• Develops and supports the implementation of RWASH projects in the Programme Unit.
• Puts in place creative and easy to understand approaches that would support staff understand and implement the RWASH projects;
• Works with minimum supervision;
• Analyses issues for decision making to strengthen and support delivery of RWASH projects that meets organizational requirements and refer to higher manager for approval.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact

• There is a medium contact with community members, children and other stakeholders to develop and implement projects that would meet Plan’s WASH program objectives;
• Maintains high contact with staff working on RWASH project activities at PU level to offer support for understanding and implementation of RWASH related activities;
• There is a low contact with other staff to support them with understanding of the RWASH project and their support in the implementation of related activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Gained through education, training, & experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Planning, Environmental Science, Gender & Development Demography or a related field;
• Minimum of three years experience in similar position within NGOs or Government institutions/programmes at the local level;
• At least 3 years experience in an international organization similar to Plan International.

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the postholder to successfully perform the role:

• Demonstrated ability to implement, monitor and evaluate programs;
• Knowledge of the Water and Environmental Sanitation field is key;
• Demonstrated ability to process information in an orderly and organized style;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Teamwork;
• Working under pressure;
• Communicates clearly and effectively;
• Develops winning grants proposals;
• Works in a participative community approach.

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

• Strong initiative and ability to resolve problems with little supervision;
• Proven strategic thinking skills;
• Excellent communications skills: Written, interpersonal and presentational;
• Fluency in English and at least one local language;
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet. Good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Word, Excel)Good report writing skills;
• Ability to drive motor bike is an added advantage;
• Strong knowledge of the Rights of Child;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills, appropriate to the audience;
• Strong team-building and motivational skills;

Location: Volta, Central and Eastern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the LINK provided in the advert. To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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• Detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities,
• cover letter, indicating preferred Region;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related);
• Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
• Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification, as well as national service certificate (if applicable).

Closing Date: 24 August, 2018

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Plan International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equality and our recruitment procedure reflects this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child