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.

For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the position of Cocoa Life Project Manager.

Purpose of the Position
Provide leadership and overall project management for Mondelez International Cocoa Life that enables effective delivery of program activities in selected operational areas within the context of World Vision Ghana’s Strategic Direction.

Major Responsibilities

•   Provide strategic direction for the implementation of Cocoa Life project and ensure integration in World Vision Ghana programs
•   Design and implement appropriate approaches and methodologies that ensure program sustainability
•   Develop effective project structures that ensure periodic planning, monitoring and reporting to the Cocoa Life Project Coordinating Unit
•   Collaborate with partners and other stakeholders in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities
•   Ensure the establishment of effective relationships with beneficiary communities, and local and international partners (e.g. Fair Trade Labelling Organization)
•   Design and establish effective communication systems and channels among beneficiary communities, extension agents, service providers and government authorities.
•   Facilitate the building of capacity of Cocoa Life staff in World Vision programs, systems and procedures to ensure compliance in the process of implementing Cocoa Life activities;
•   Expose team members to contemporary developments in cocoa value chain that would contribute to increase in production of quality beans.
•   Conduct periodic project reviews with staff and stakeholders at community and district levels and with Cocoa Life Project Coordinating Unit
•   Maintain documentation of project processes, progress and results to provide appropriate information as required.
•   Put in place effective structures for the implementation of Cocoa Life design, monitoring and evaluation strategy;
•   Facilitate the development and periodic review of annual targets for all established Cocoa Life outcomes together with community and other relevant stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Requires a minimum of a University first degree or equivalent emphasis on Development, Economics and/or Business Development. A second degree is an advantage
•   Strong facilitation and capacity development skills and experience in participatory approaches
•   Ability to negotiate and work with partners and organisations at all levels from community to national level policy makers
•   Good understanding of socio-economic issues;
•   Strategic and conceptual thinking ability;
•   Good knowledge of agricultural value chain program design and implementation
•   Excellent communication skills and a team player
•   Sound managerial Multitasking skills
•   Ability to manage partnerships with local partners.

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 Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 17 April, 2014

As a Child focused organization, 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.

•   We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals.
•   Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.