Assistant Country Director  is wanted for employment by VSO. VSO International is a leading international development organization that delivers innovative and effective interventions through international and national volunteers. VSO's overarching goal is to eradicate poverty in its widest sense. We deliver relevant and cost effective work that promotes volunteering to fight global poverty in over 20 countries around the world. We believe that people are the most effective agents of change and that real progress is only possible through working together, sharing knowledge and acting globally.

VSO Ghana has recently introduced a new and exciting 5 year strategy that has refocused most of its resources in the three northern regions where we will realize our ambition of providing partner organizations with a wide range of support, putting people at the centre of our work and ensuring accountability across our whole programme.

Description Of Job

We are looking for a strong, innovative leader to join our programme's senior management team and lead our operations in the north.

Key responsibilities will be:

. Leadership and line management of all operational staff and volunteers in the north
. Implementation of the VSO Ghana CSP operations in the north, developing a cluster approach for delivery
. Develop and implement a Partner Engagement Strategy across all northern regions
. Oversee the delivery of donor funded projects and ensure proper management of restricted funding
. Initiate and explore potential donor partnerships and joint programming opportunities
. Manage all risk management resolution activities for the entire VSO Ghana programme
. Financial accountability for the operations in the north and with the CD, for the whole programme

Qualification Required & Experience

. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to implement and manage VSO Ghana's new approach to programming in the north.
. This challenging position will require an exceptional people to manage with the ability to lead, manage and work alongside programme staff, volunteers and partners.
. In particular, the successful candidate will recognise the value of and encourage working in partnership with, volunteers.
. A flexible approach, sound judgment and proven leadership skills are essential.
. A strong background in humanitarian programme and project development is required with the ability to communicate clearly and to represent VSO at the highest level.
. The new ACD will have proven experience of managing substantial restricted funding and will have the track record of successful fundraising.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants can send an email to:

vsoghana@vsoint.org

to request for an application form. Please include "REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FORM" in the subject line.

Interview dates: 2nd - 5th July

Closing Date: 29th June, 2012