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 over 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.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position above.

Grade: 16 HAY

Purpose of Position:
This position is responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance in the development of Gender in West Africa. The goal of the role is to build the capacity in the National Offices (NOs) in gender analysis as a core competency informing the design of World Vision's interventions so that they support the empowerment of women and girls, and help facilitate the reduction of harmful traditional practices & gender based violence in line with WV Child Wellbeing outcomes.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Provide technical support to National Gender staff to ensure that Regional and National Offices staff are supported to scale up gender equality programmes and projects
•  Provide management oversight to new initiatives in the area of Gender and Development to ensure that there is synergy, appropriate approaches are adopted, the required resources are available and competent staff is hired for those initiatives
•  In close collaboration with other thematic technical leads and Regional Technical Advisors, jointly contribute to definition of thematic strategic objectives, deliverables outcomes, Key Performance Indicators; ensure that results are tracked and reported according to performance measurement framework and according to WV Monitoring & Evaluation standards and procedures for measuring child wellbeing outcomes
•  Support the development of a Strategy in Gender for delivering on the child well-being aspirations, including the definition of outcomes, strategic objectives and in alignment with Regional Strategy
•  Define and provide standards, project models, methodologies, tools and knowledge repositories for the NOs in the region
•  Build Gender skills and expertise in West Africa region and identify key resources with the relevant knowledge and skills (engage in recruitment of staff in Gender)
•  Provide the required technical support on Gender matters primarily to the National Offices (NOs) and secondarily to other organisational entities
•  Support WV West Africa countries & WV partnership in mobilising human, financial resources, & facilitate activities implementation & reporting
•  Design & deliver operational research and cutting edgy knowledge (knowledge that helps to influence policy, contributes to corporate branding and visibility, improve programme quality and for building capacity)
•  Establish linkages and networks with relevant WV communities of practice and expertise, leading institutions, governments and other organisations
•  Represent and advocate GENDER sector at key meetings and forums in West Africa

Environment/Conditions:

•  Work Environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field, ability to work with large diversity of individuals and groups in rural and remote areas with diverse culture and beliefs
•  Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required
•  On call: Available for communication with partners and colleagues from diverse time zones

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Advance degree in a relevant Master's degree or equivalent degree/experience in Development Studies, Social Sciences, including Gender studies or related fields
•  Five or more years experience in integrated GENDER programme planning, implementation, management and evaluation, and at least five years working with an NGO or international agency in the field
•  Ability to apply gender and development theory to the specific regional context and to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome gender-related challenges
•  Excellent skills required in programme design, reporting and documentation, and monitoring and evaluation, and in managing results
•  Knowledge of child rights and community development
•  Must have strong organisational skills and an ability to work with diverse teams across considerable distances
•  Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and strong interpersonal skills
•  Ability to build trust, relationships and work productively with highly creative people across sectors and cultures
•  Strong co-ordination, presentation, co-ordination and networking skills
•  Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English & working knowledge of French will be a plus
•  Skills in project management, including managing resources, and financial and budget planning
•  Demonstrated commitment to World Vision's mission statement and Core Values Working

Location: Accra

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:  25 December 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 and Women are highly encouraged to apply