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 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.

Description Of Job

Job Reference: CHN/WVG

Reports to: National Director

Job Summary:
To lead in the delivery of the Child Health Now Campaign at the national level, liaise, support and work closely with colleagues involved on the issue of health and community empowerment nationally. ensure the national Child Health Now Campaign is effectively linked to World Vision's Regional and Global campaigns.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Develop and update the national campaign strategy
•  Manage the integration of the Child Health Now Campaign into other areas of Ministry, seeking buy-in from colleagues
•  Coordinate the cost effective implementation of the campaign in partnership with colleagues
•  Coordinate public and government engagement on child health
•  Ensure CHN - related activities at the local, district and national levels are linked to CHN engagement at the regional and global levels
•  Ensure the sustainability of the campaign

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•  Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Sciences
•  At least 5 years experience in development/advocacy or human rights
•  Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking
•  Successful track record in project management and in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns
•  Experience of working with government and cross functional teams
•  Experience in coalition building and ability to rally coalitions and networks to take positions on specific policy issues
•  Background on Policies work knowledge/experience, networking and programme management
•  Ability to facilitate the creation of cross functional project teams and the development of national strategies. Understands work from a process point of view and uses measurement and accountability systems effectively. Excellent time-management and prioritisation

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: 10 September, 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. Women are highly encouraged to apply.