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: ADPM/WVG
Department/Group: Operations

Reports to: Operations Base Team Leader

Job Summary:
To lead the creation and/or on-going development of an Area Development Program (ADP) through managing a thorough assessment and design process, relationship building with local government and community structures, and office staff team development, resulting in a community based program that fosters children's well-being and promotes sustainable development.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Provide strong and positive leadership to the Area Development Project (ADP) ensuring competent and motivated staff are retained
•  Ensure high level of quality programmes in alliance with World Vision standards & WV Development approach
•  Ensure the development of an initial design of developmental priorities and approaches for interventions
•  Coordinate Disaster Rapid Response Programme (DRRP) initiatives/protocol amongst the team and partners, e.g., government, civil society, private sector. Network with stakeholders to streamline Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) response for Disaster Rapid Response (DRR) and climate change
•  Work closely with the Sponsorship Manager and team on all aspects of sponsorship administration and multi-year plans
•  Ensure that staff understand and follow the WV child protection policy, that efforts are taken to respond promptly and appropriately to child protection incidents, and that awareness raising for prevention and reporting of child protection, incidents occurs within the program area
•  Network and develop partnerships with other NGOs, local government officials, local churches, and community leaders in the project/regional/national area
•  Apply monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the programme team to ensure record keeping of monthly, semi-annual and annual basis progress against the state objectives

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•  Bachelors degree is essential, bachelor degree in a field related to Development, Management, Economic or Social Sciences is preferred. (Master's degree is an advantage)
•  Minimum of three years of management experience. Experience in development programmes is preferred
•  Experience in program assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, report writing and emergency response is preferred
•  Strong skills in data analysis, research work and community based programs
•  Strong organizational and management skills, with a proven track record of managing a team and ability to prioritise work and personal life
•  Strong 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
•  Strong 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.