World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization which works towards a world in which all young people can grow up in safe, secure and supportive environments; have access to high quality education opportunities from early childhood to adulthood; are able to secure fair, decent and fulfilling employment; and can actively participate in all aspects of their society's development.

Job Summary

WUSC is seeking a person to manage its projects, programs and contracts in Accra, Ghana.

WUSC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits including health.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Ideal Candidate would have:

•  A graduate university degree in international development; education; management; economics; or other relevant discipline. An under-graduate university degree plus equivalent experience could be considered
•  A minimum of 10 years of progressively more responsible assignments related to management of development projects, at least 3 years of which must be overseas (preferably in Africa) and two 2 years managing international volunteers;
•  Proven managerial, administrative and organizational leadership skills, including knowledge of financial and narrative reporting procedures, a solid track record in strategic programming and project planning & implementation;
•  Proven experience managing teams of staff;
•  Diplomatic skills, proven intercultural and interpersonal skills;
•  Experience in needs analysis, capacity building and training;
•  Knowledge of national strategies for poverty reduction;
•  Proven experience of adaptability to a challenging and constantly changing environment requiring interactive planning on a regular basis;
•  A solid knowledge of computer office applications including spreadsheets, financial management and word processing software;
•  Proven knowledge of and commitment to the concepts of Gender Equity;
•  Experience working within a donor supported project including a working knowledge of Results Based Management (RBM);
•  Complete fluency in English, including excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of French is an asset

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

A complete job description and other details concerning the job can be found on: http://wusc.ca/en/work-wusc. Interested applicants should submit an application letter and Curriculum Vitae to:

jobs@wusc.ca

Closing Date: 20 May, 2013

We wish to thank all persons applying but please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

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