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 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

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the above position.

Job Reference: RCM/WVG
Reports to: Director, Ministry Quality & Strategy

Job Summary:
To ensure that World Vision Ghana Programmes and Department are compliant with risk management policies and standards for program quality so that all programmes are implemented to realise Child Well Being Outcomes.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement WVG risk management policies and strategies in compliance, with partnerships standards and laws of the country
•  Develop and lead the implementation of annual Operating plan on risk management that is compliant with partnership standards and the laws of the country
•  Ensure that Operations Audit for each ADP is carried out at least every 3 years
•  Analyze audit procedures and prepare revision of operational audit materials to accomplish audit objectives in compliance with the Risk Profile of WVG
•  Develop a dashboard for tracking risk compliance and implementation of audit recommendations for ADPs and the National Office

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Minimum Educational level required: Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Business Management or related field. Masters in Social Sciences or related field.
•  5 years of experience with regards to the management of resources, finances, people, assets and good understanding of designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects

Technical Skills & Abilities:

•  Computer skills especially in Statistical Packages
•  Demonstrated ability in monitoring and supervision
•  Experience in working with donor funds
•  Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
•  Good planning and organizational skills

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: 01 October, 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