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 two decades, World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Description Of Job

Job Reference: OBTL/WVG
Department/Group: Operations

Reports to: Operations Director

Job Summary:
To provide leadership in the form of technical and managerial support to field staff in the Operations Base and to ensure transformational Development through the implementation of Sponsorship and non Sponsorship projects.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Ensure consolidation of ADP management reports and update on special projects
•  Lead to ensure timely preparation and submission of midyear and annual reports by Projects in the Operations Base
•  Ensure availability of Project/program Information for input into Project Management Information System (PMIS)
•  Consolidate logistics and staff needs of ADPs and projects for review
•  Lead Project budgeting process & reviews ensuring carry forward processes are completed, review Project Field Financial Reports and give support to keep projects on track
•  Lead capacity building processes for field staff
•  Conduct project visits and lead project monitoring processes by staff and partners
•  Lead planning processes involving assessments, Designs/Redesigns, Evaluations and transition as well as lessons learnt events
•  Ensure well coordinated and effective communication between Operations Base, Projects and Head Office
•  Lead review of Sponsorship KPIs and provide sponsorship management support for ADPs and ensure Sponsorship management standards are met and child protection policies are adhered to by all staff and partners

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•  Educational level required: Post Graduate or Master's Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development studies/planning, Social Sciences disciplines or related field
•  Experience: 5 years in managerial position and 3 years in leadership position in development programs with a proven track record of managing a team and ability to prioritise work and personal life
•  Program and Human Resource management skills
•  Experience in program assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, report writing and emergency response is preferred
•  Stronger skills in data analysis, research work and community based programs
•  Stronger problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
•  Thorough knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of Lotus Notes is preferred
•  Ability to make quick decisions and to demonstrate servant leadership and foster a team oriented atmosphere
•  Integrity, honesty, and accountability to both the team and the community
•  Stronger knowledge in Design, Monitoring & Evaluation

How To Apply For The Job

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

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2012

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. Women are highly encouraged to apply.