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 three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all the 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, 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 above position.

Reports To: Operations Director
Job Location: Head Office, Accra

Purpose of the Position:

The Food Security and Economic Development Coordinator will provide leadership in developing and rolling out a Food Security and Economic Development Strategy for Ghana; align the Food Security and Economic Development Strategy with the National Office (NO) strategy, lead in developing intiatives that promote livelihoods and economic security for targeted families in operational Area Development Programmes (ADPs).

Major Responsibilities:

•   Lead the development and roll out of food security and economic development strategy in line with NO strategy, WV internal standards and policies
•   Lead the acqusition of grant funding that support employment creation, income generation, value addition and marketing opportunities for target families, groups and communities
•   Assist ADP Managers to establish village savings and loan schemes and other products and liaise with APED to ensure that successful groups access micro finance to develop and grow their micro enterprises/businesses
•   Support the design, monitoring and evaluation of food security and economic development projects, and ensure that lessons learnt are documented and inform new intiatives; and human interest stories published
•   Develop assessment, analytical and impact Monitoring Evaluation tools that are conducive and stimulate local production and markets and establish linkages with stakeholders
•   In coordination with Ministry Quality and Strategy Department, plan, organize, implement and participate in technical and evaluations of Food Security and economic development projects
•   Build staff capacity and provide technical assistance to stakeholders and communities to ensure effective partnering that improves results
•   Liaise with donors, Support Offices, UN agencies,Government and other NGOs to ensure accountability, adequae reporting, coordination and compliance with regulations

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:

•  Education required: University degree in relevant field (Business Administration,Food Security,Agriculture, Economics). Master's degree preferred
•   Experience: At least 3 to 5 years field experience with NGO's in developing countries. Proven experience in managing livelihoods and economic development project. Experience in proposal writing and the successful acquisition of grants

Technical Skills & Abilities:

•   Strong Interpersonal Skills
•   Self directed individual able to work well in a team and build a team
•   Strong communication skills (oral and written)
•   Ability to communicate on Food Security topics with diverse groups; farmers, managers, bureaucrats, donors, etc
•   Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
•   Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment

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: 02 August, 2013

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.