Project Manager – YUWLCL Project (Accra & Tamale)

About the role

ActionAid Ghana is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the YUWLCL project across Accra and Tamale. Reporting to the National Projects Manager, you will coordinate all project activities, support staff and partners, and ensure delivery against donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a country operational plan aligned with the approved proposal and donor guidelines.
• Design and deliver training programmes on sexual and reproductive health rights and women’s rights for stakeholders.
• Produce periodic reports and oversee high‑quality monitoring and evaluation in line with project standards.
• Manage child protection issues according to relevant policies.
• Maintain and update a risk register for the project.

Required profile

• University degree in women’s rights/gender studies, international development, economics, public health or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in community development, preferably in women’s rights, sexual and reproductive health, or workers’ rights.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and report on donor‑funded projects.
• Experience facilitating community activities and capacity‑building programmes.
• Strong knowledge of local cultures and gender issues; ability to speak Ga, Twi or Dagbaani.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (2.5 years) on national terms.
• Base salary of GHS 2,509.18 per month (Band 5, Step 3).
• Opportunities for travel within Ghana and to other ActionAid communities.