Job Summary
Company:
GrowthAid
Category: NGO / International Agencies
Location: Tema
Job status: Full-Time
Salary: GH
Education: Degree
Experience: 4 years
Job expires: 10 Jul-2022
Job Title: Programmes Manager
Place of Work: Tema- Ghana
Reports to: Head of Operations
Line Management
Responsibility:
Project Officers, Programmes Officers, Interns and
volunteers. Main Relationship: Operations Manager, Executive Director, HR and
Administration
Officer, Consultants, Contractors, Associates, partners.
About GrowthAid
GrowthAid is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization
limited by guarantee. Our vision is of a world where everyone has adequate
access to safe water and sanitation and where no one dies from preventable
diseases. GrowthAid works in collaboration with like-minded organizations
to reach poor and marginalized people with safe water,
improved sanitation, and hygiene services.
We hold our values of accountability, integrity,
transparency, and respect dearly and demonstrate these in what we do and how we
work.
General Role Summary Working closely with the Head of
Operations and other staff, the Programmes Manager will support the design of
programmes and lead in the delivery of WASH projects. He will lead a team of
professionals in the unit that leads in delivering safe water, whilst
supporting other staff in the delivery of sanitation, hygiene and NTD projects.
Being a middle management role, he/she will be
a key member of the PMT and support SMT in the management of
the Country Programme.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Strategy and Vision
• Demonstrate visible leadership and adherence to GrowthAid’s
core values, principles and strategy.
• Support the Senior Management Team to communicate a clear
vision of present and future business and financial plan of GrowthAid to team
members and stakeholders that translates into concrete programme budgets and
activities.
• Support in agenda-setting by prioritizing and organizing
actions and resources to achieve objectives and contribute to country strategy.
• Participate in overall country level strategic planning and
assist the Senior Management Team in the preparation and implementation of the
Country Annual Plans.
• Perform any other official tasks as delegated or determined
by the Head of Operations.
Planning and Programming
• Lead the process of programme design, implementation
management of WASH programmes in collaboration with the Head of Operations and
the Operations Manager.
• Provide support to fundraising efforts including
identification of WASH needs and those related to NTDs at the community level.
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of programme
activities, ensuring that all activities are compliant with the grant
requirements.
• Ensure the tracking, monitoring and quality reporting of
all activities and infrastructure interventions.
• Support preparation of concise & professionally sound
donor specific project reports
• Provide leadership for regular documentation and sharing of
learning, best practice, and field experiences among partners, GrowthAid’s
staff and relevant sector actor/agencies.
• Prepare & develop material and special reports based on
field activities for case studies and document how they impact on policy.
Team Management
• Provide technical oversight to the field teams and mentor
operations team in the design of WASH activities, including
rehabilitation/renovation of water and sanitation systems, solid waste management,
excreta disposal, hygiene promotion and emergency water supply.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect
where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and
provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Supervise and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other
resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team
members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team
members into relevant decision-making processes.
Finance and Compliance Management
• Ensure compliance with donor and GrowthAid’s regulations
related to emergency programming.
• Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any
technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract
budget.
• Ensure internal and donor compliance through a strong
knowledge of rules applicable to the Ghanaian context.
• Prepare procurement plans based on project cycle for
WASH/NTD and infrastructure work.
• Manage grant budget lines effectively and ensure all
necessary purchase requests are accurately prepared and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in
accordance with donor and GrowthAid’s regulations.
• Monitor adherence to grant agreements, GrowthAid policies
and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations, including those of
the Government of Ghana
• Effectively stay abreast with donor financial policies,
procedures, rules and regulations
• Ensure documentation and filing of project activities in
compliance with GrowthAid’s policies and procedures.
Representation and Advocacy
• Represent GrowthAid at external fora (government and
non-government) and through that promote visibility of GrowthAid.
• Support GrowthAid’s partnership and advocacy drive
• Contribute to internal and external knowledge management
both internally and externally as might be required.
• Participate in cross-learning across GrowthAid Country
Programme and other sector networks
Organisational Learning
• As part of our commitment to organisation learning and in
support of our understanding that learning organisations are more effective, efficient,
and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to
commit 5% of their time learning activities that benefit GrowthAid as well as
themselves.
Accountability to Users
• GrowthAid team members are expected to support all efforts
toward accountability, transparency, and integrity specifically, our users and
to national and international standards, while actively engaging user
communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our
field projects.
Qualification Required & Experience
Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
• At least a Masters level qualification in Development
planning, Civil or Geological/Environmental Engineering or any a social science.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work
experience in the design and delivery of WASH programmes.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience
in people and team management and working with consultants/contractors.
• Must be a good coach, mentor and communicator with an
advanced knowledge on Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
Desirable
• Honesty and integrity are desired attributes in this role.
• Ability to work under pressure
Location: Tema
How To Apply For The Job
All interested applicants that meet the specifications of the
various position should submit an application letter and a current curriculum
vitae (CV) to:
hr@growthaid.org
Please indicate the position in the subject.
Closing Date: 10 July, 2022
