SOS Children's Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need.

We have four villages currently in operation Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Programme Director

Job Description:

• The Programme Director reports directly to the National Director and receives guidance and on-going support from the National and Regional Programme Development staff

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall development of the Programme
• Guide and support Programme Co-workers Guide
• Promote strong and long-term partnerships with local authorities partner organisations and the community
• Contribute to the development of the National Association and the SOS Children’s Village Organisation
• Manage heads of all programme units within the location
• Identify Local funding opportunities and grant applications or other forms of local income (such as donations in kind and government
• Develop proposals for projects in the location
• Ensure professional human resource management at location level (orientation recrutment, performance management to
• Act as role model and promote child right safeguarding in the location

Qualification Required & Experience

POSITION DEMANDS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum qualification of fest degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Social Sciences or Community Development.
• A 2 Degree in Organizational Development or Business Project Management will be an added advantage in-depth knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Guidelines on the
• Alternative Care of Children Versele communication skills that can be effective at all levels
• 3 years minimum experience in managing a team consisting of approximately eight people
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suit)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers) and curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P.O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to

human.resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 16 July, 2021