A reputable Non-Government women and children - focused National NGO, works to improve education, health and socio-economic status of women, children and communities through participatory and sustainable processes using community resources is searching for a competent candidate to fill the position of:- Programmes Manager(PM)

Over all responsibilities

The Programmes Manager will be responsible for providing direct technical and programmatic support and innovation to Regional and Project Coordinators to assure quality delivery of all organisations interventions. Manage all aspects of the organisation's interventions, including capacity building of programme staff.

The Programmes Manager(PM) works under the direction of the Executive Director and will oversee the design and implemented in the country. The PM is also responsible for resource mobilisation, review of technical reports to donors and developing a composite work plan for the organisation. He/She must be innovative and provide current state of the art direction to programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

The PM shall perform the following duties:

Technical and Programmatic Support

•   Oversee the design and implementation process of interventions being implemented by the organisation and act as primary point of contact for Regional Coordinators (RC)
•   Designs programmes that align with the organisations mission and support the organisation's goals
•   Support the schedule and oversee planning for special events that publicise the organisation and its programmes to the community
•   Establish fundraising and development goals, identifies potential donors or sources of funding, and plans outreach strategies with Regional Coordinators
•   Initiate resource development efforts to identify resource Development opportunities and lead in proposal development teams, as necessary
•   Monitor, mentor and provide technical support to Regional Coordinators to assure successful implementation of activities
•   Promote collaboration among staff and stakeholders at all levels of implementation (national, regional, district and community)

Coordination, Representation and Advocacy

•   Remain informed of current programmes in the field of Malaria, Ebola, Cholera, Reproductive Health among others, stay alert to any implication of such experience and research for activities, and make recommendations for improved programming based on field experience, research and best practices
•   Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, civil society organizations, district and regional political and government authorities to ensure harmonised, effective programming, non-overlap of activities and the best use of resources

Qualification Required & Experience

Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•   MSc in Development Studies, Public Health Social work or other related field with five years and above working experience
•   Demonstrated experience in managing projects in all the regions in Ghana
•   Demonstrated capacity to work in teams including government agencies and district assemblies
•   Dynamic, motivated and energetic and have a desire to learn
•   Strong computer skills (word-processing, spread-sheets)
•   Good oral and written communication skills in english
•   Willingness to spend at least 80% of time doing field work
•   Ability to work under pressure and respect strict deadlines

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters to:-

programmesmanager15@gmail.com

The subject should read: "Programmes Manager",

Closing Date: 31 January, 2015