Company Profile

Institute of Social Research and Development (ISRAD) is a non-profit local development organization that has been providing development services in Ghana. It was founded to undertake integrated development research, design and manage development programmes to improve the lives of people. Since its inception, ISRAD has implemented various projects in the northern part of Ghana.

ISRAD is currently seeking a Program Manager for an anticipated project focused on Behavior Change Communication (BCC) initiative for the promotion of the use of microscopes and/or RDTS for malaria diagnosis.

Position Summary

The ISRAD Program Manager will work closely with primary health care facilities and community-based stakeholder groups to build greater awareness and increase in malaria confirmed cases by either microscopes or RDTs before treatment. Stakeholder groups include community leaders, churches, NGO/CBOs, schools, government agencies, public and private health facilities, and vendors. The Program Manager must have a broad understanding of malaria prevention and control, and must be able to effectively communicate with members of the communities served, as well as respected officials and leaders. S/He must also be able to develop effective written and visual communications materials and facilitate malaria-health discussions within group and one-on-one settings.

Specific Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the Project Officer for Social Mobilization will carry out the following responsibilities:

•   Overall Project direction and management in close consultation with other consortium and board of directors
•   Provides strategic direction and technical leadership to produce project results and deliverables, and overall management of the operational, financial, and administrative aspects of the project.
•   Function as the primary liaison between ISRAD and other partners and stakeholders
•   Create management systems in line with ISRAD’s standard operating procedures consistent with the needs of the project.
•   Design and oversee an annual project cycle in accordance with the DFID annual planning cycle.
•   Work with staff and partners to translate project goals and objectives into implementable strategies and plans.
•   Direct and oversee planning and budgeting processes. Prepare quarterly and annual project activity reports as specified in the contract
•   Monitor the progress and pace of project implementation, assuring that the full potential of the program is realized through the promotion of high quality work and internal control.
•   Clarify roles, delegate responsibilities to senior staff, and clearly communicate expectations for staff contribution to project activities.
•   Coordinate with the other ISRAD staff, Ghana Health to develop educational materials as well as ensure continuity in communications.
•   Collaborate closely with the Regional Project Coordinator and ISRAD staff to ensure the documentation of communications effects on target audiences by designing all messages to track specific, measurable behaviors.
•   Contribute to work plans, budgets, pipelines, technical reports, and deliverables.
•   Facilitate and participate in reflective learning forums (meetings, workshops, etc) internally and externally with program initiative stakeholders.
•   In consultation with other program staff contribute to the development project M&E tools and ensure M&E system is in place;
•   Facilitate the documentation and communication of success stories that can be used as evidence for profitable business models in women entrepreneurship.
•   Supervise the activities of the Regional Coordinators

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Management, Marketing, Humanities or equivalent
•   At least 4 years’ experience in developing, implementing and reporting for community programs focused on health, including malaria and other services to women and children
•   Strong familiarity with communities and community health systems in Ghana
•   Demonstrated ability to work with the private sector, small business owners, community groups, government agencies, civil society groups, health institutions and trade unions
•   Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension) in English
•   Demonstrated leadership and team management qualities including crises and conflict management and mediation
•   Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience with donor funded program accounting regulations and reporting requirements and knowledge of internal accounting controls.
•   High level of diplomacy skills with a strong focus on relationship building with other organizations. Commitment to building best practice, ability to replicate and transfer knowledge
•   Proficiency in computer application; word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation packages and internet applications highly desirable
•   Ability to carry out independent work with initiative, creativity and good judgment without close supervision
•   Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, consultants and project beneficiaries
•   Ability to work in rural areas

Contract Duration:
Initially 1 year, subject to performance review by Executive Director

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications in English in the form of a one page letter and a current CV describing their experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by email.

Emails should be sent to the Programme Director at hnyari@isradghana.org with copy to contact@isradghana.org

Closing Date: 20 May, 2014

•   Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews scheduled in Accra
•   Applicants should indicate in the subject line of the email: Program Manager Position.