Job Vacancy For Program Support Manager (PSM) – Operations At Plan Ghana



Plan Ghana, an international child-centered community development organization, is (poking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the position of PROGRAM SUPPORT MANAGER (PSM) – OPERATIONS. The position is looted at the Ghana Country Office. Accra and reports to the Country Director

JOB PURPOSE:

The PSM – Operations oversees the management and supervision of all grant-funded project operations within the framework of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) The position holder also supervises the implementation arid monitoring of programs in line with program strategy and outlines, and develops capabilities in program implementation and evaluation among Plan staff and program implementing partners.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES -KEY END RESULTS OF POSITION:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS,  AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE ROLE’S  OBJECTIVES: GAINED THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

•   University degree (Masters) with background in Development Studies, Management, Social Sciences or related area
•   Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty
•   Understanding of country’s development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities, and implications to community development
•   Demonstrated experience as ,s development professional in planning, monitoring, evaluating programs and managing pool of technical support
•   Networking experience with development organizations in the country and at the international level
•   Understands the role of Plan and context in which Plan works
•   Demonstrated excellence in the delivery of health, education, water and sanitation, grants support management and community development
•   Proven experience m a similar management level position in a reputable international organization
•   At least 5 years experience in related managerial position with solid supervisory support skills
•   Speaks, reads and writes English fluently.

SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE POSITION

•   Process management, facilitation, negotiation, people management, information management
•   Strong leadership skills
•   Excellent report writing and Presentation skills.
•   Excellent human relations and ability to work with minimum supervision
•   Excellent knowledge of monitoring, research and evaluation using quantitative and qualitative principle’.
•   Good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Fpi Info, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
•   Good training delivery skills

DEMONSTRATED BEHAVIORS NEEDED BY THE POSTHOLDER TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ROLE:

•   Seen as a source of development expertise, and proactive in sharing knowledge and advice
•   Coaches and actively develops others
•   Understands Plan’s work, and implement processes and practices that support achievement of organisationsaI objectives
•   Ability   to   involve   and   listen   to    others   to   ensure   good understanding and implementation of programs activities
•   Able to make effort for adaptability
•   Adopts a team style which adds vali.ie to work and reinforces good working practices
•   Cultivates an environment where people are confident to take initiative, be innovative and learn new ways of working
•   Understands  Plan’s work, and implements processes and practices that support achievement of organisational objectives
•   Communicates in a style that inspires  confidence and professionalism when communicating with the whole range of colleagues, partners, Children and communities
•   Exhibits active listening and effective feedback
•   Ability to clearly and convincingly express thoughts and ideas in written and verbal form.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

•   Ability to maintain strategic vision and link with everyday work
•   Promoting high performance
•   Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches and processes
•   Demonstrates  team  spirit and  promotes team  work and cooperation
•   Proactively organizes and manages performance
•   Accountability and responsibility for own decisions
•   Demonstrate high degree of professionalism and integrity
•   Confident      in      taking      initiative      and      exploring      new opportunities
•   Assertive and shows cultural sensitiveness
•   Leads by example
•   This   position   requires   about   40%   travel   within   Plan   Ghana’s program units and outside the country

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents in addition to a cover letter:-

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities
•   Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification
•   Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
•   Salary expectation and other benefits

Applications should reach:

The Country Human Resource Manager,
Plan Ghana,
Private Mail Bag, Osu Main Post office, Accra,

Or to

Plan Ghana Country Office,
No. 10 Yiyiwa Street, Abelemkpe, Accra

Closing Date: 22 November, 2013

•   Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
•   Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Plan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflects this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organization.