Area Programme Manager (Builsa South AP)
Provide leadership and management to Area P staff for sustainable development.
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Overview
Provide leadership and management to Area P staff for sustainable development.
You have:
- BA/BSc Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business administration, Development studies/planning, Social Science or other related field.
- 5 years in Program/Project Management
- Working experience in community development is preferred.
- Professional technical skill desired (certification?).
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Purpose
To provide leadership and management to Area P staff by ensuring that allocated Area Programme (AP) resources are used as per WV Ghana and WVI policies, procedures and standards to attain quality program performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that Area Programmes yearly planning and budgeting process is done in a participative and inclusive approach with all partners (Government, Churches, local NGO, CBO….) for quality and sustainable development.
- Coordinate proper and timely implementation and monitoring of development and grants programs/projects within the Area as per indicated in DIPs, LEAP budgets and other planning documents.
- Oversee evaluation and baseline processes of the Area programmes following WV Ghana and WVI standards, tools and guidance.
- Enforce stewardship and accountability by ensuring that financial and material resources are efficiently and effectively utilized following WV Ghana related policies and procedures within the Area programmes for the intended purpose.
- Facilitate integration and implementation of transition plans, disaster preparedness plans and development of local institutions (CBOs, FBOs, District Assembly, Municipal Council, State Services….) for sustainable development.
- Ensure that sponsorship and child protection standards are adhered to and they are adequately integrated into programming for community transformation
- Ensure staff capacity & skills development and performance management (including timely review and performance appraisal) in the Area.
- Facilitate and strengthen networking relationships with government, church, faith-based organization leaders and other key partners.
- Prepare and submit quality and timely monthly, quarterly, bi–annual and annual APs narrative and financial reports.
- Ensure that audit recommendations are timely responded to, fully implemented and progress is reported quarterly to Head Office Audit Manager and Regional Operations Manager
- Planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Designing/redesigning, Partnering and ensuring sustainability
- People and other resource management; risk management and audit recommendation implementation
Required Professional Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Educational level required: BA/BSc Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business administration, Development studies/planning, Social Science or other related field.
- Technical Training qualifications required: Professional technical skill desired (certification?)
Experience: 5 years in Program/Project Management
Other: Working experience in community development is preferred.
Other Competencies/Attributes
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
- Perform other duties as required.
Preferred Knowledge and skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent human relations skills and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with project management in community development. | This assesses your relevant experience and how you manage projects in a community context. | Highlight specific projects you've managed, your role, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you ensure that financial resources are utilized effectively in programs? | Understanding financial stewardship is crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've worked with local partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you use for staff capacity development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you incorporate community feedback into program planning? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of sponsorship standards in programming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to meet a challenging deadline. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep track of multiple projects at once? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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