Reporting to: Country Director
Responsibility: Grassroot Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP)
Associates: Project Officers, Programme Officers, Finance Manager and HR/Administrative Manager
External Relations: NGO Leaders, Government Agencies, SEND –Ghana Professional Associates/Consultants and Media
Objectives of Position: To help contribute towards SEND’s integrated GELAP in targeted Region and communities

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

•   Provide capacity building support to members of the regional Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Network
•   Administrative head of the regional PM&E Network
•   Coaching and mentoring the focal NGOs and District HIPC Monitoring Committees in the implementation of the PM&E and advocacy activities
•   Plan and undertake research on impact of pro-poor policies identified by the Organisation
•   Act as team leader in the management of staff at the regional level
•   Ensure effective working relationship with relevant government agencies and officials

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Economics, statistics or related subject
•   Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on budget research and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance.
•   Sound knowledge of tools, research methods and policy issues in social accountability, budget research, and good governance promotion.
•   Strong research and writing skills
•   Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
•   Media relationship skills
•   Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational and time management skills
•   Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
•   Track record in fundraising an advantage
•   Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
•   Experience in leading a team
•   Must have a valid driver’s license
•   Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the:-

HR Manager,
A 28 Regimanuel Estates,
Nungua Barrier,
Sakumono, Accra.

Or Email:

info@sendwestafrica.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2014

SEND is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply