World Vision International NGO Project Manager – NTD Jobs in Ghana
The CEP-NTD Program Manager will have overall responsibility for the management of all program activities and staff and for reporting to the prime grantee. The Program Manager will serve as representative of the project and will be responsible for the activities and all personnel under this grant. The Program Manager shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and will work carefully and collaboratively to support the various relevant stakeholders in the country.
The Project Manager should embrace the shared vision for the project and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality. The Program Manager shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and will work carefully and collaboratively to support the various relevant political entities in the country.
The required attributes of the Project Manager are: a program manager with a Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of three years of experience in the specified sector of NTD and/or WASH to include assessment, evaluation, and design of project required. Proven ability to manage relationships with multi-sectoral stakeholders and technical teams in health WASH and other relevant sectors.
Experience as a program manager or senior expert advisor required. Proven ability to manage relationships with multi-sectoral stakeholders and technical teams in health WASH and other relevant sectors. Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. Government international assistance program requirements, preferably USAID and/or other bilateral funding agencies. Experience managing sub grantees and local civil society organizations is an advantage.
The key responsibility of this position is to govern CEP-NTD operations in accordance with the expected program results as defined in the Program Framework.
These include maximizing the utilization of existing government networks and well-established channels for implementation of NTD activities; partnering with Ministry of Health (MOH) , Ghana Health Service and other NTD stakeholders to strengthen MOHs and enhance local sustainable capacity in countries; and promoting country ownership in every step of the process.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance
Provide leadership and coordination to NTD integration with WASH and other relevant sectors
Facilitate a working environment of mutual trust, respect, and care among all staff. Encourage effective teamwork, with staff members supporting each other.
Conduct monthly staff meetings to ensure issues are raised and addressed and to encourage reflection on project progress and learning for improvement
Lead annual planning to ensure that plans are made to meet the targets set out in the project design.
Implementation and Monitoring
Oversee the implementation of planned activities to ensure targets are achieved:
Ensure that project activities are carried out in a timely manner per USAID approved work plan, and that the project achieves results in line with its annual approved work plan, and that the project achieves results in line with its annual CEP-NTD targets in each program area.
Ensure each staff has a clear weekly work-plan and that necessary resources are available for them to implement their responsibilities
Conduct monitoring visits to project activities to assess progress against targets and to provide coaching and direction to activities in areas where improvements are needed.
Act as the initial trouble-shooter when difficulties in implementation are identified; meet with necessary project participants, listen to challenges and actively identify solutions such that projects can continue as needed.
Take corrective action when staff are failing to achieve targets
Reporting
Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely, accurate and professional reports that meet donor requirements.
Prepare and submit reports to local government as requested.
Ensure that there is a good flow of information between the District Teams and the Provincial Teams, such that issues are identified and reported on before they become difficult to manage.
Monitor local context and report on how changes in context may affect programme activities. This includes changes in the security environment.
Internal and External Relations
Represent the CEP-NTD Project internally to other WV departments and externally to local government and CEP-NTD stakeholders to ensure positive relationships are built:
Closely collaborate and network with Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service and other stakeholders, in order to ensure transition and sustainability of the program, continued partnership and sharing best practices in various fields
Co-ordinate with other NGOs or similar organizations in the area to ensure complementarity of approaches.
Organize and host visits from local government, FHI360 and donor, as required.
General
Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Attend and lead regular devotions
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved in this position, World Vision reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, business administration or related degree is required. An MD degree, postgraduate degree and/or background in health, epidemiology or biological sciences is an advantage
At least 10 years of experience with health and WASH programmes in a developing country, preferably in Africa.
At least 5 years of experience managing large projects requirements. Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums preferred.
Experience in managing or working on USAID funded projects is strongly preferred.
Written and oral fluency in English is a requirement. Ability to communicate in both French and English language is an advantage.
Proactive approach, good organization and time management skills, and ability to prioritize and manage workload
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Leadership and teamwork capabilities that includes coaching and motivating staff to high level of performance, & engaging in effective cross cultural & cross functional working to achieve shared goals in the absence of direct line management authority
Experienced networker with strong negotiation skills and an ability to maintain a good up to date knowledge of the grant opportunities and trends in WV ´s priority sectors.
Working knowledge of the WVI Partnership is an advantage, along with the ability to interface sensitively with people from various departments in both field and support offices
Critical and analytical thinking skills
Good development facilitation skills, including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/ partners.
Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others
Good negotiation and conflict management skills.
Skills in mentoring and coaching, especially of CBO leadership at community level.
Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities
Ability to work in a team and to lead teams
Openness to and eagerness to learn – especially to embrace change and new innovations as well as divergent opinions.
Innovation and creativity
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Project Manager – NTD Jobs in Ghana
Find daily jobs in Ghana. Jobs – Ghana jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ghana job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Ghana.
Jobs in Ghana – banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Ghana.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Ghana posted and updated daily – click here!
