SOS Children's Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing family-based care (FBC) for children without parental care.

We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Currently, we have four villages in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi & Tamale

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates on our NO Business As Usual Project for the position of: Project Coordinator (Youth Empowerment)

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate should:

•   Hold a first degree in Development Studies, Social sciences, Economics, Management or related discipline. 2nd Degree is an added advantage
•   Have a minimum of 5 years experience in direct project management, monitoring and evaluation within a development context. Experience working on youth employability related projects, community-based organisation and local authorities is essential. Having with EC funded projects, knowledge of the donor's requirement is an asset
•   Have a thorough understanding & exposure to project design and development project management / project cycle management, budgeting and budget management and donors contract management
•   Have knowledge of the local youth employment opportunities and challenges
•   Have experience of managing European Commission (EC) funded projects. Good understanding and practical experience of EC funded project contractual terms and conditions
•   Possess positive and professional approach: highly organised, leadership ability, and innovation, flexible, self-drive and ability to work very fast and under strict deadlines keeping commitments
•   Possess strong coordination and team management ability.
•   Have excellent analytical skills. An ability to analyse issues within local and global contexts
•   The ability to establish strong partnership
•   Have excellent command of spoken and written English and at least 1 Ghanaian language preferably (Twi)

Location: Kumasi

How to Apply For the Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P.O.Box AN 16657
Accra-North

Or email to:

Human.resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 10 February, 2017