Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC) is an international development organisation with a mission to alleviate the impact of poverty on Children. For over 25 years, CFTC has been working with local partners around the world. The organisation currently operates in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Bolivia, and across Canada, to deliver programmes that have positive, meaningful, and sustained impact on the health, education and well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities.

Description Of Job

Location: Tamale, Ghana with regular travel within northern Ghana
Type: Three-year contract
Suggested Start Date: March 1, 2013
Reporting to: Africa Regional Programme Manager based in Toronto
Direct reports: Ghana Programme Officer

CFTC is searching for a passionate, experienced international development professional fill the important role of Ghana Country Representative. This leadership role within the Programmes Team requires a motivated and innovative person with strong programme management skills and ability to work independently.

As a member of the Programmes team reporting to the Africa Regional Programme Manager, the Ghana Country Representative will work in close collaboration with CFTC Ghana partner organisations, the Ghana Programme officer, and the CFTC M&E Officer (based in Toronto), to achieve the objectives of the CFTC Ghana programme in the areas of Food Security, Education and Capacity Building. The Country Representative position requires strong leadership, innovation and passion for community development to drive forward the new objectives of the 2013-2015 Ghana strategic plan.

Position Summary:
The role of this position is to effectively lead and manage the CFTC Ghana programme to deliver on programme goals, objectives and deliverables as defined in the 2013-2015 plan.

•  Working closely with CFTC's implementing and strategic partners, the Country Representative is also responsible for the line and performance management of the Ghana Programme Officer.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge and Experience:

•  Master's level degree required;
•  Minimum three years' experience at a senior management level in a national or international NGO;
•  Proven experience managing multi-year results-based development programmes in Ghana (preferably some of this will be in the north of Ghana);
•  Strong relationships with local civil society organisations, including experience managing partners and working in coalitions;
•  Experience in line/team management;
•  Experience preparing/managing multi-year institutional funding grants;
•  Experience in Theory of Change, education, food security, livelihoods and/or child rights and protection is desirable

Other Requirements:

•  Valid Ghanaian driving licence;
•  Must be eligible to work in Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Application Procedures
Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter addressed to the Africa Regional Programme Manager. The covering letter should clearly state how the candidate's skills and experience have prepared him or her for success in the position.

Applications should be sent electronically to: jobs@canadianfeedthechildren.ca with the 'Ghana Country Representative' in the subject line.

Closing Date: 23th November, 2012

•  Applicants are encouraged to send a mail to: AN-Yokun@canadianfeedthechildren.ca for a detailed job description;
•  CFTC is an equal opportunity employer and women in particular are encouraged to apply for this position
•  All candidates are thanked for their interest in CFTC; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted