SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES GHANA is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organization that provides a stable family environment for children in need and without parental care or at risk of losing parental care with four villages currently in operation in 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.

The Programme Director will co-ordinate all programme interventions and will be responsible and accountable for the overall development and management of the programme and its staff. He/ She will be required to manage a co-ordinated approach to Child and Youth Care, Family and Community Development, Education and Advocacy within a given programme location.The Programme Director will also be required to ensure that the individual needs and rights of children and youth are addressed and respected in the spirit of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC; and the UN Guidelines on the Alternative Care of Children. He/She will have to build and maintain positive and strong relationships with the community, local authorities and a network of partner organisa tions.

Duties and responsibilities:

•   Ensure the overall development of the Programme
•   Guide and support Programme Co-workers
•   Promote strong and long-term partnerships with local authorities, partner organization's 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 subsidies
•   Ensure professional human resource management at location level (orientation, recruitment, performance management etc)

Reporting Line:
The Programme Director reports directly to the National Director and receives guidance and on going support from the National and Regional Programme Development staff

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of first degree or equivalent qualification: preferably in Social Sciences or Community Development. A 2nd Degree in Organizational Development or Business Management will be an added advantage.
•   Indepth knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Guidelinges on the Alternative care of Children Versatile communication skills that can be effective at all levels
•   Three years minimum experience in  managing  team consisting of approximately eight people
•   Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office Suit)

Location: Tema and Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications indicating their perfered locatio (Tema or Kumasi) and Curriculum Vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

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

Or email to:

HR@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 28 November, 2014