World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Reports to: Operations Coordinator
Job location: Operations Base
Job Grade : 16Y

Major Responsibilities:

PROJECT/PROGRAMME REPORTING

Ensure timely consolidation and submission of high quality ADM management reports Mid-Year Reports, relevant project and special reports and human interest stories by the ADP Managers
Ensure consolidation of timely regular and quality AOP management reports and updates on special projects.
Facilitate and ensure timely preparation and submission of quality midyear and annual report, project reports and human interest stones by the ADPs

BUDGET    PLANNING/MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Lead ADP budgeting and planning processes and reviews’ ensuring that ADPs execute budgets in relationship to prefect and programme objectives as planned.
Put in place immediate measures to address all variances in actual budget spending.
Perform carry forward processes.
Review Projects’ and Programmes’ Field Financial Reports regularly and provide the required support to ADPs to enable them keep on track.
Ensure AOPs develop, submit and implement action plans to address all audit recommendations and that progress reports on the implementation are periodically submitted.
Put in place measures to follow-up and monitor ADP’s implementation of audit recommendations

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Ensure that competent and motivated staff are hired and retained, and have valid contract at all times Establish annual performance and development goals for staff to ensure optimal performance Provide team leadership to ensure goals/objectives are met in a timely manner. Lead capacity building processes lor field staff; support professional and personal development of all staff in the base through on-the-job coaching, identification of learning and cross-training needs and opportunities; ensure that all staff are appraised periodically Make recommendations for staff promotions, rotation as well as relocations and reassignments Resolve and manage conflicts within teams so as to maintain team spirit and well-being Recommend staff disciplinary measures to Management Collate and submit annual leave plans for submission to People and Culture Department.

PROGRAMME PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

through concept paper development and submission of actual project proposals
Lead planning and implementation processes involving Assessments, Designs/Redesigns. Baselines, Evaluations and Transition as well as Lessons Learnt Events. Conduct project Visits and lead project monitoring processes by staff and partners to ensure alignment to National Office Strategy and achievement of planned objectives
Ensure high level of quality programmes in alignment with World Vision standards and development approach Ensure the preparation, compilation and submission of quality   timely monthly, semi-annual   annual and other special reports by ADPs
Facilitate ADPs to take advantage of funding opportunities through concept paper development and submission of actual project proposals

SPONSORSHIP MANAGEMENT

Lead the review of Sponsorship KPIs and provide sponsorship management support for ADPs and ensure Sponsorship management standards are met and child protection policies and protocols are adhered to by all staff and partners

PROJECT/ PROGRAMME INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Ensure availability of Project1?prog ram Information/data for input into Project Management Information System (PMISI) /Horizon and that these are regularly updated

ADMINISTRATION, POLICY COMMUNICATION AND COMPLIANCE

Facilitate the provision of adequate logistics and administrative support to the ADPs and projects to ensure quality program and project delivery and reporting. Ensure ADPs are well informed and comply with WV policies, guidelines and standards in programme delivery through adequate orientation and continuous training

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Program management skills
•   Human Resource skills
•   Must be a commited Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
•   Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
•   Understanding of WV  ministry policies,  procedures and standards
•   Understand and model a biblical view of leadership
•   Influence staff towards a shared WV mission
•   Perform other duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal  or   self-education,   prior  experience  or  on-the-job training:

•   Bachelors degree is essential; Bachelor   degree   in   a   field   related   to   Development, Management, Economic or Social Sciences is preferred. (Master degree is an advantage).
•   5 years in managerial position.
Other: 3  years  in  leadership position  in  development programs.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 20 November, 2013

As a child focused organisation, world Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.