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.

Job Description

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.

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of Regional Manager – Upper East Region.

Regional Manager – Upper East Region - Job Summary

•   To provide leadership in the form of technical and managerial support to field staff in the Operation Base (Upper East Region) and to ensure transformational Development through the implementation of Sponsorship and non-Sponsorship projects.
•   He/she will be responsible for the leadership of the Projects in the region and ensure the delivery of results as per World Vision Ghana Strategic Objectives.

The Package

•   The position is based in Bolgatanga – Upper East Region with frequent domestic travels and some international travel.
•   The position comes with an attractive salary and benefit package.
•   S/He reports to the Director of Operations
•   The Position Supervises about Ten (11) Staff

Key Responsibilities

Include but not limited to the following;

•   Ensure timely preparation and submission of mid year and annual reports by Projects in the Operations Base.
•   Lead Project budgeting process & reviews in the Operations Base.
•   Conduct project visits and lead project monitoring processes.
•   Provide strategic direction for the implementation of Projects in the Operations Base.
•   Ensure availability of Project/Program Information for input into Project Management Information System (PMIS).
•   Lead capacity building processes for field staff.
•   Lead planning processes involving assessments, Designs/Redesigns, Evaluations and transition as well as lessons leant events.
•   Ensure well-coordinated and effective communication between Operations Base, Projects and Head Office.
•   Provide supervisory and performance management support to staff in the Operations Base.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Agriculture, Business Administration, Development studies /planning, Social Science disciplines or related field) or Bachelor’s degree in the above discipline plus significant relevant working experience.
•   Five years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of three years in leadership position in development sector including financial management, Project Management and team leadership.
•   Skills and experience in external stakeholder engagement including donors, government and private sector and experience in the coordination of multi-stakeholder forums and steering committees.
•   Possession of Program management skills.
•   Strong Human Resource skills.
•   Experience in providing technical support and ensuring program quality.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Good understanding of socio-economic issues in the Country.
•   Strategic and conceptual thinking ability.
•   Excellent communication skills.

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 16 April, 2015

•   As a Child focused organization, 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.
•   World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.