Programme Manager - West Africa Observatory

About the role

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) is looking for a Programme Manager for its West Africa Observatory. The Programme Manager works in multi-functional teams to deliver GI-TOC activities effectively and efficiently, under the direction of and in close coordination with the Director of the West Africa Observatory, the grant management team and other finance and core support teams. Candidates must currently reside in Accra, Ghana at the time of application.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of the West Africa Observatory to manage projects, showing independence, initiative and accountability in planning, implementing and tracking the team's work.
• Support timely and efficient project implementation, and manage invoices and payments to suppliers and consultants accurately.
• Complete procurement documentation according to GI-TOC policies and procedures.
• Manage project budgets and financial forecasts, and coordinate the narrative reporting of projects with the team.
• Arrange project meetings and events, and support travel for staff, consultants and external contributors in line with GI-TOC travel policy.
• Analyze functional data to inform the team's strategy and make recommendations for efficiency.
• Liaise between team members and grant liaisons so project activities meet funder and GI-TOC procedures and audit requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities, support new project proposals and concept notes, and help renew existing funding.
• Support major conferences, events and other engagements, and train new team members in basic functional processes and reporting tools.
• Provide training and mentorship to affiliated local civil society organizations on project management and donor reporting.
• Assist with establishing and registering a local presence in Ghana if the organization decides to pursue it.

Required profile

• A degree in business administration or project management preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in administration or project management.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Good communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Required skills

• Advanced budget management and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

The contract is one year with the possibility of renewal. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and applications are submitted through the organization's online application form.