•   Work Base: Accra, Ghana with travel nationally and internationally
•   Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

A Christian, Youth Focused Organisation seeks to recruit a Programme Coordinator to design and implement innovative youth development and empowerment programmes in Ghana. The organisation is a registered NGO and exists to enhance the mind, body and spirit of young people in Ghana for the holistic transformation of their communities, Nation and the African continent.

The Programme Coordinator will report to the National General Secretary of the organisation and will provide leadership, strategic direction and be responsible for resource mobilization, effective coordination, management and implementation of programmes nationall

Specific roles

Technical Management

•   Oversight and management of technical projects including planning, implementation, undertake field visits, and reporting
•   Develop project proposals, create budgets and planning for new activities
•   Liaise with donors and potential funders to identify and pursue potential programme and funding opportunities
•   Coordinate project activities with activities of governmental agencies
•   Working knowledge of social investment (CSR) programmes by the private sector in Ghana

Reporting and Representation

•   Primary programme representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementation and stakeholders
•   Responsible for narrative programmatic reports, in line with grant agreements
•   Responsible for submission of quarterly status reports on all projects countrywide for the information of the NGS and partners of the Organisation
•   Documentation of impact of projects and programmes countrywide, with focus on analysis and dissemination of lessons learnt and best practice models
•   Support strengthening of communication strategy to make the organisation more visible to development actors in the country especially through project and programme brochures, case studies and press releases.

Team Management

•   Responsible for recruitment and supervision of key project staff, interns, student on attachment, and other short term programme consultants
•   Responsible for team building of project staff at national and regional level, conduct performance appraisal in line with operational procedures

Administration/Finance

•   Assure proper budget follow up for all funded project activities, monitor budget allocation is correct and respect proposal grant guidelines
•   Ensure all projects follow financial and administrative procedures of the Organisation
•   Prepare regular financial expenditure reports, in consultation with the Finance Department

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors Degree from a credible university in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Development Planning, Community Development or a related field. A Masters Degree and the ability to speak French would be an added advantage.
•   3 – 5 years professional experience at project management level with a youth serving organization, national NGO, or governmental agency.
•   Result oriented with demonstrated ability to manage a team and work independently.
•   Proven ability in programme management, including planning, implementation, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Excellent communication skills oral, written and presentation skills and demonstrate ability to meet strict and high quality implementation and reporting deadlines.
•   Ability to work with no supervision and under pressure.
•   Willingness to travel within Ghana and internationally.
•   Computer literate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with a cover letter, up-to-date 4-page CV with names of 3 referees and day time telephone contact and working email address, copies of relevant documents should be sent by email to:

applicants@ymcaghana.org

Closing Date: 16 September, 2013

•   Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   Interviewees will be contacted by the last week of September 2013 and interviews conducted no later than October 2013.