We envision Communities with empowered families living to the full potentials-socially, economically and spiritually. We work in partnership with deprived Communities and other partners using appropriate interventions to meet expressed needs.

Scope of the Position
The Program Manager is accountable for direct operational leadership and implementation of partner programs toward achievement of program goals and objectives including meeting standards and mitigating risks.

Key accountability responsibilities also include but not limited to:

•   Lead the development of program implementation strategies, operational plans and budgets for programs and projects.
•   Visit programs and projects regularly for the purpose of monitoring and ensuring timely core program, sponsorship, projects and budget implementation.
•   Ensure compliance with CCFC and donor policies, procedures and guidelines to support the quality assurance, transparency and quality control initiatives. Undertake constructive intervention when necessary.
•   Direct and provide guidance to partner staff and CBOs in participatory planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes of program/project related activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in program operation.
•   Participate in CCFC capacity building programs and where necessary lead roll-out training and capacity building of partner staff and CBOs.
•   Lead conduct of community needs and trend analysis and share relevant data, reports and emerging issues in program operations to CCFC Program Manager in a timely manner.
•   Lead program and fund management review and provide needed periodic accurate narrative and financial reports to CCFC in timely manner
•   Regularly link up with CCFC Program Manager to access program operational information and appropriately disseminate such information to program officers and program leader.
•   Support other CCFC Program Partners with expert/technical information as and when required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in a relevant development field; post-graduate degree in social science an advantage
•   Minimum 3 years work experience in the development field with at least two years in a leadership role
•   Program/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation experience, including budgeting and reporting
•   Professional expertise in one or more of CCFC’s key sectors: sustainable livelihood development, education, health, and/or water and sanitation in accordance with Partner centre of excellence.
•   Experience in practicing Results Based Management (RBM) and in using Participatory Development Approach (PDA) tools and Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)
•   Experience in stakeholder mobilisation and engagement, relationships building and networking including working with District Assemblies and local agencies
•   Experience and track record of writing quality and successful concept papers, success story documentation, grant proposals and donor reports
•   Knowledge and skills in data collection and using research data for project design and planning
•   Knowledge and experience in using social policy especially education, child rights and protection policies
•   Excellent skills in CBOs mobilisation, group facilitation, training, capacity-building and community empowerment
•   Excellent interpersonal communications, relationship-building, conflict management and networking skill.
•   Knowledge and skills in performance management and personnel training needs development
•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking, networking and presentation skills.
•   Ability to speak and write in English and fluency in relevant local language(s)
•   Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet; intermediate MS Project
•   Attributes:
•   Results-oriented, proactive, deadline-driven, self-starter
•   Well-organized and detail-oriented
•   Good organizational skills; attention to detail
•   Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience
•   Works effectively independently and in a team setting.
•   Committed Christian
•   Commitment to child protection

Language Skills
Excellent oral and written English is required. Fluency in one of the local language(s) in the Northern Region required.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the passion and expertise in working in deprived communities, apply through

bapchildep@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

•   Applications are welcome from qualified applicants and will be received until February 20, 2015.
•   Indicate clearly the position you are  applying .
•   Short listed applicants will be contacted.