Project Manager Job
Description:
World Vision is looking for highly qualified and motivated persons for
the position of Project Manager for Neglected Tropical Diseases Control
Program (NTDCP) in he Head Office. The above position is pending funding.
*Project Manager Job Summary:
*To provide technical assistance and financial management to the
National Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program (NTDCP) for
integrated mass drug administration (MDA) of preventive chemotherapy
(PCT) to reduce the prevalence of five focus Neglected Tropical Diseases
(NTDs)
* Direct and oversee World Vision’s work in support of the NTDCP,
ensuring that all project goals are met through proper design,
staffing, and implementation
* Provide support to NTDCP Program to achieve USG-supported
activities that strengthen the capacity of the NTDCP to own and
manage national NTD activities
* Support the NTDCP to develop work plans for advocacy and technical
activities
* Supervise and plan the work project staff
* Organize and direct the work of short-term technical consultants
* Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation,
and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional
program reports that meet donor requirements
* Manage project budget within approved spending levels and ensure
accurate and timely financial reports
* Ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and
spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure
clean A – 133 audits
* Liaise with host government officials, local communities and other
organizations as appropriate
* Support the NTDCP to evaluate program effectiveness and determine
corrective action needed to improve goal achievement
* Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned,
including administrative and planning functions
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Project Management,
International Development, Public Health, or related field)
required. Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in
program management in developing countries
* A minimum of five years of extensive international development
experience in managing large projects requirements
* Experience in managing inter-agency partnerships/consortia and
working closely with national-level Ghana Health Services is preferred
* Proven ability in the management of large integrated programs in
developing countries
* Ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goal
* Demonstrated accomplishment in working with Ghana Health Service
and other local and international organizations, ministries and
with donor colleagues in the country
* Proven leadership of large and diverse teams
* Strong diplomacy and relationship building skills
* Strong presentation and writing skills
* Good computer – data management and analytical skills. Advanced
knowledge of excel will be an advantage
* The preferred candidate must be a committed Christian
How to apply
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their
application letters and CV to: Ghana@wvi.org
As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff 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.
Closing 11th MAY, 2011
