Job Vacancy For Assistant Project Officer (APO) At Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) – Tamale



The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is an NGO and a Member of the international Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), working in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

PPAG under the IPPF is implementing an Adolescent, Service and Knowledge (ASK) programme in Ghana located in Tamale, Bolgatanga and Sunyani. The ASK programme is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Youth Empowerment Alliance. PPAG works with a Child and Vulnerable Adults Rights Protection Policy that applies to all staff in the Association.

REPORT TO: ZONAL MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE:
To assist in coordinating and implementing ASK project with emphasis on quality Reproductive Health for the youth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   To monitor, supervise, implement and coordinate activities of ASK project in the Northern Zone.
•   Compile quality reports
•   Assist in ensuring timely submission of quality reports
•   Assist the Zonal Coordinator in monitoring and supervision of projects in the zone
•   Conduct periodic verification of data at the zonal level
•   Generate trends of project achievement and circulate for decision making
•   Ensure proper documentation of information
•   Assist the Zone in the development of innovative programmes and proposal for funding

Qualification Required & Experience

THE PERSON MUST:

•   Have a first degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, sciences or related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in related field.
•   Strong analytical and quantitative skills
•   High sense of responsibility
•   A strong knowledge in current SRH and population issues
•   Strong interpersonal .communication and leadership skills
•   Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
•   Good computer literacy skills

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
PPAG
P. O. Box AN 5756
Accra-North

Or drop in at:

PPAG Head Office,
Lartebiokorshie, Accra

Closing Date: 22 November, 2013

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview