ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Description Of Job

ActionAid Ghana (AAG) is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above vacancy.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Greater Accra/Volta Local Rights Programme of ActionAid Ghana. This includes the management of programmes/projects, human, material and financial resources.

It also involves providing leadership and supporting the team of staff to be able to deliver on programme objectives. The position holder will also be expected to provide technical support to partner institutions and community allies in the Local Rights Programme (LRP) of the regions.

Job Circumstances:
This is a three (3) year renewal contract employment. The role involves very frequent travel within Ghana and sometimes working beyond regular hours

Contacts:

•  Internally: with Head of Programmes, Country Director, Programme Managers, Head of Finance & Sponsorship, HR & Administration Manager, Thematic Policy Advisors and AA staff nationally and internationally
•  Externally: with key stakeholders, representatives of government, committees, international/local NGOs, various platforms and networks

Basic Salary: GH ¢2,471.16 (non-negotiable) i.e Band 5, Step 3

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualification:

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences + 5 years relevant experience, OR First Degree in the Social Sciences + 10 years relevant experience

Competencies
Behavioural

•  Core
a) Leadership; Coaching; planning and organization; management control; self-development; networking; problem analysis; results orientation; quality orientation; judgment; learning ability; self-organisation; oral communication; oral presentation; written communication; listening; persuasiveness; negotiation skills; impact; stress tolerance, human rights consciousness
•  Others
b) Teamwork; creativity; integrity; discipline; organizational loyalty; gender awareness

How To Apply For The Job

Full Job Descriptions And Person Specifications Available on AAG Website: www.actionaid.org/ghana

Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the AAG website: www.actionaid.org/ghana and submitted as below. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Completed Application Forms should be returned to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Or

The Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box AN 19083
Accra-North

Tel: 0302-764931/2

Closing Date: 03 August, 2012

This is a re-advertisement, previous candidates need NOT apply

"ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply."