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 a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the position of PROJECT MANAGER for the Rural Water and Sanitation (R-WASH) project. The position is located at the Eastern Programme Unit Office Koforidua, and reports to the Programme Support Manager.

Project Duration: Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract

Overall Responsibilities

• Conducts community entry and mobilization in 36 communities in the 3 districts in the Central, Eastern and Volta Regions.
• Conducts Situational analysis/baseline studies, monitoring and evaluation of the Rural WASH activities in the assigned Plan International Ghana schools and communities;
• Conducts rapid assessment on existing boreholes in 36 communities;
• Reproduction of IE&C materials for training and sensitization;
• Formation/Reformation and training of WSMTs in 36 communities
• Feasibility assessment for the drilling of 36 new boreholes;
• Construction of 36 new boreholes- drilling, pump installation, water quality testing;
• Identification and training of 6 area mechanics
• Provision of technical support in building the capacity of WATSAN s to enhance their capacity in operations and maintenance
• Formation and/or training of ROC clubs on hygiene training using child to child methodology;
• Construction of girl-friendly latrines;
• Engagement and training of Parent-Teacher and School Management Committees in O&M of WASH facilities;
• Sensitization of communities for them to trigger and maintain the momentum to take action;
• Training of Natural Leaders and WSMT using existing natural leader curriculum;
• Development of community sanitation profile;
• Conducting of quarterly review meetings at district level and participating in regional government environmental health meetings;
• Promotion of general hygiene campaigns at the district level;
• Promotion of incentives for high functioning WSMT and Natural Leaders;
• Organization of regional level ODF verification and certification;
• Facilitation/organization of regional level ODF verification and certification;
• Analyses of sanitation product needs, mapping financial institutions and product suppliers;
• Identification and training of local artisans after assessment of training needs;
• Development of prototype latrine options;
• Hygiene and sanitation promotion with VSLAs;
• Facilitating partnerships, networks, coalitions and alliances with other stakeholders to support collaborative efforts on the project and advocacy at the district level;
• Ensures Gender transformation activities are mainstreamed and maintained, and gender sensitivity towards staff and Plan associates is upheld to avoid gender discrimination at the district level.
• Safeguarding Children and Young People is mainstreamed in the project activities
• Effective WASH Management Information System (MIS) is in place to support Knowledge Management.
• Timely writing and submission of project reports
• Provision of technical support to PUs in the implementation of all WASH related project activities.
• Development of action plans and budgets and their implementation to achieve project goals.
• Provides trainings, and continues coaching for the project staff for quality WASH service delivery
• Facilitates annual review meetings with the CMT, CSWA, EHSD, CONIWAS GES and the District Assemblies to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
• Advises CMT on potential risks to the project.
• Reviews all reports for quality before submission to the donor and other stakeholders
• Works with minimum supervision;
• There is a low contact with other staff to support them with understanding REACH programs and their support in the implementation of related activities.
• Fulfills Plan’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy at all times to prevent children from all forms of child abuses
• Performs any other duties to be assigned to support the achievement of both project and organizational goals.

Staff Support and Team Management (50%)

• Provides technical support to the Gender Influencing Specialist, District Coordinators and Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for quality and timely implementation of project activities.
• Supports District Coordinators for the identification of communities to establish project activities;
• Coordinates the development of Gender and Influencing objectives and strategies that aim to change and/or strengthen the WASH formal and informal systems and structures that affect how individual children experience in target regions
• Leads the identification strategic communications channels and outlets that can best influence R-WASH targets and bring wider attention to chosen issues
• Coordinates mobilization, sensitization and orientation/training of School/Local Management Committees;
• Puts in place creative and-easy-to understand approaches that would support partner staff understand and implement RWASH project within assigned districts;
• Maintains high contact with staff working on RWASH project activities at Regional level to offer support for understanding and implementation of RWASH related activities;
• Directly supervises and leads the project team in project implementation issues.
• Carries out routine administrative procedure for the direct reports on their performance appraisal.

Grants and Finance (20%)

• Ensures compliance to donor requirements including submission of timely and quality reports ;
• Supervises the payment of Partners/Consultants for services offered to the RWASH project within the assigned districts.

Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)

• Coordinates inputs to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist to ensure an effective Management Information System (MIS) is in place to support Knowledge Management;
• Works with the M & E Specialist, District Coordinators for the collection of monitoring and evaluation data tools and input into the leaner database at the district and regional level
• Coordinates regular review and evaluation of the program, identifies and shares lessons learnt with the Regional Coordinators;
• Contributes to the collection and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt from project implementation and share findings with Partners, Plan International Ghana staff and NO team during steering committee meetings and RWASH yearly implementation Work planning sessions;

Networking and Advocacy (10%)

• Supports WASH Coordination Platforms to include Health Sector (no costs).
• Provides support to CONIWAS for WASH research and advocacy at the national level and support to Mole Conference.
• Provides support to Ghana’s WatSan Journalist Network to deliver WASH messages
• Engages the private sector for the promotion of appropriate household latrine technologies
• Coordinates the relationship requirements with district structures including planning and implementation with District Assemblies, CWSA, EHSD District Education Officers (DEOs) and Coordinators: involvement in WASH

There is a medium contact with community members, children, youth and other stakeholders to develop and implement programs that would meet Plan Ghana’s RWASH project implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of Second degree in Environment & Water Management, Civil Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience of managing WASH projects of significant ($500,000 and above) scale.
• At least 5 years National or Regional level experience in leadership roles in CSOs.
• In-depth knowledge of the WASH sector in general in Ghana and programmes/projects
• Good knowledge about gender transformation related programming
• Significant experience in people/team management and capacity building
• Good understanding of Government of Ghana WASH Policies, Programmes and Financing.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge about barriers to WASH in Ghana and in the project areas
• Good knowledge about practical aspects of Children’s Rights and Right to WASH
• Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) abilities in regional Language(s) and English at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to gain support from peers and managers to implement change without direct supervisory control.
• Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming (strategy to promote gender equality in education)
• Experiences with managing, co-ordinating and implementing project activities
• Ability to write/edit excellent project reports while meeting tight deadlines
• Strict adherence to agreed timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively about the project to stakeholders and public.
• Being familiar with the socio culture aspect communities in the target regions.
• Hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required, as well as data management software (SPSS).

Skills

• Strong initiative and ability to resolve problems with little supervision.
• Proven strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communications skills: Written, interpersonal and presentation
• Fluency in English
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to drive motor bike is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of the Rights of Child.
• Analytical skills.
• Strong team-building and motivational skills.

Location: Koforidua

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