World Vision Project Officer – Literacy Boost Job Vacancy in Ghana

Job Description

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities
worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and
injustice.

Job Description

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is
looking for a highly qualified, proactive, and motivated person to fill the
position of Project
Officer – Literacy Boost. 

Purpose of the
Position

To coordinate the implementation
and monitoring of Literacy
Boost (LB) projects within the two APs through capacity
building, networking, partnership and participation of children and community
leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out needs assessment and reviews in communities to
  determine development interventions that are required and are consistent
  with World Vision Ghana strategic plan.
• Ensure direct implementation of and/or make sure that
  different LB initiatives related to components are being implemented
  effectively.
• Build capacity of volunteers, communities, and partners
  and other partners in Education on literacy initiatives.
• Participate in children monitoring in communities to
  ensure participation of children and their families in literacy boost
  community action activities.
• Establish and maintain contact with other organizations,
  or other groups doing similar activities to explore opportunities to
  improve project implementation.
• Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment
  recommendations in Literacy Boost projects and their impact areas within
  the cluster.
• Facilitate and report (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually
  and annually) on literacy projects outputs and outcomes in communities.

• The position is based in Afram
  Plains / Fanteakwa with some amount of domestic travel.
• The position comes with an
  attractive salary package
• S/He reports to the Project
  Coordinator.

Required Skills or
Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with English, Twi or
  linguistics or Early Childhood.
• Professional technical skill desired
• Experience: At least three (3) years in the similar
  field and development facilitation.

Competencies

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above
  denominational diversities.
• Proven ability to communicate on Education and Life
  Skills topics with diverse groups i.e. GES at the local levels, Partners,
  etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support in the development and roll out of
  Education and Life Skills programs/projects.
• Good development and facilitation skills, including
  catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/
  partners.
• Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal
  skills, ability and commitment to listen to others.
• Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in
  rural communities.
• Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with
  staff and key partners.
• Experience in community entry and mobilization and
  development facilitation.
• Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation
  skills.

How to Apply

• As a Child focused organization, World Vision is
  committed to the protection of children and does not employ people 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.
• World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.