Primary Function

•   The Rotary team in Ghana seeks a project manager to ensure that all Rotary activities defined through the RIUSAID partnership are coordinated and integrated with those of USAID implementing partner, Global Communities and other relevant partners.
•   The project management officer will provide direct management support to the Rotarian governance committee of the RI-USAID partnership in Ghana
•   He/She will report directly to the Rotary Ghana Chairmain.
•   In addition, will set high standards for the quality of work needed to consistently drive and achieve project goals in a timely manner, while providing ongoing communication among partners.

Basic Responsibilities

•   Will be involved in Planning, management, coordination and financial control of the project.
•   Assist with continuous capacity building for Rotary clubs of Ghana as identified by the Rotary Ghana, Global Communities and USAID Mission Ghana
•   Conduct field site visits, monitor programme activity and ensure interventions meet programme guidelines.

General Responsibilities

Will be responsible for:

•   The completion of the project on schedule and within budget
•   Project objectives are met
•   All and sundry are performing their jobs properly
•   Separate project into day-to-day business activities

Typical responsibilities

•   Be aware of the project objectives
•   Have clients interest at heart
•   Advise on management of projects
•   Managing other professional people working on the project
•   Risk assessment

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
•   At least 3 to 5 years of professional programme management experience in water, sanitation and hygiene.
•   At least two years of field work with a partner organisation preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

•   Strong organisation skills with attention to detail and accuracy
•   Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately, in a high-pressure environment
•   Knowledge of NGO and public sectors and their work as it applies to WASH
•   Understanding of Rotary and USAID, two large highly complex organisations
•   Ability to manage partners and facilitate project implementation effectively
•   Good leadership and supervisory skills, co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the teams are clear strong computer and technical skills, including tele/videoconferencing

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

To apply, please send you cover letter, CV and references to:

aodotei@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 03 August, 2016