ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.<\/p>\n
ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of a Project Manager for its Sustainable Livelihoods and Transparent Local Authorities (SLATLA) Project funded by the European Union (EU).<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Project Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Salary: T<\/strong>his role is on SM4 of ActionAid Ghana\u2019s Salary Structure. Role Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n The role will provide strategic oversight and coordinate the implementation of the Sustainable Livelihoods and Transparent Local Authorities (SLATLA) project across two regions in Ghana with the guidance of project documents, and in accordance with contractual agreement with the donor and other institutional stakeholders.<\/p>\n The position reports to the Head of Programmes, Campaigns and Innovation and directly supervises the SLATLA Project Officer.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Develop elaborate project strategies to enhance effective implementation towards achievement of stated project results. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The Candidate must hold at least a Master\u2019s Degree in Project Management with at least 3 years of work experience in the development sector.<\/p>\n Technical:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Knowledge and experience in project management especially related to livelihoods and local governance projects. Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment Managerial:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to problems. Job Circumstances:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a fixed term employment contract for two (2) years ending June, 2020 on national terms and conditions.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that Curriculum Vitaes CVs) are NOT acceptable.\u00a0Click Below To Download Application Form<\/strong>Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:\u00a0jobs.ghana@actionaid.org<\/strong>\u00a0or forwarded to:The Head of HROD & Administration,<\/strong>\u00a0P. O. Box AN 19083,<\/strong>\u00a0Accra-North.<\/strong>\u00a0Tel: +\u00a0233244-316392<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0+23328-9109560<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a020 August, 2018 Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment.\u00a0\u201cActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty. ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-8qn","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32387"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32387\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLocation of role:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Lead in the development of tools, manuals and training resources needed to ensure successful project implementation.
\n\u2022 Coordinate project activities and liaise with Sunyani West and La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assemblies and their agencies, communities, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
\n\u2022 Work with relevant national and local partners, stakeholders and collaborators to ensure project takeaways influences relevant policies on livelihoods and local governance.
\n\u2022 Develop annual critical pathways to ensure that project implementation plan is in line with the priorities and Key Result Areas of the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) as well as outcomes of project under implementation.
\n\u2022 Work closely with Regional Programmes to ensure that project takeaways are mainstreamed into programme work as relevant.
\n\u2022 Anticipate project risks and take steps to mitigate them.
\n\u2022 Conduct periodic reviews, reflections and planning meetings with communities, implementing partners and other stakeholders to inform project strategies.
\n\u2022 Lead in the organization and facilitation of project review meetings with the active participation of beneficiaries and all relevant stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Sustain positive partnership and networking relationships with institutional partners (Sunyani West District Assembly and La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly) and other key stakeholders on the project.
\n\u2022 Provide strategic support to increase understanding and appreciation of changes in project agreements and direction.
\n\u2022 Actively participate in donor review and reflection meetings, and highlight project successes, challenges and mitigating measure to overcome challenges.
\n\u2022 Maintain positive relationships with donor agency at all times.
\n\u2022 Prepare and ensure that periodic technical and financial reports of the project are submitted to donor organizations as per the contract specification and deadlines.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Knowledge of developing concept notes and proposal
\n\u2022 Skills in writing reports and case studies
\n\u2022 Skills in lobbying, advocacy and campaign initiatives
\n\u2022 Proven competencies in designing and conducting training and workshops
\n\u2022 Knowledge of strategic management principles<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Child sensitivity.
\n\u2022 Integrity
\n\u2022 Teamwork
\n\u2022 Tolerance
\n\u2022 Interpersonal skills
\n\u2022 Good communication skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to take timely decisions.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of the planning process
\n\u2022 Knowledge of the principles of management
\n\u2022 Ability to establish plans for achieving targets.
\n\u2022 Ability to provide coaching and support when needed.
\n\u2022 Ability to make effective presentations.
\n\u2022 Ability to write effective reports.<\/p>\n