Programmes Manager

About the role

The Christian Council of Ghana, a research and advocacy organisation with its head office in Accra and a northern sector office in Tamale, is looking for a capable, result-oriented and creative thinker to join as Programmes Manager. The position reports to the Director, Programmes and Advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and manage project implementation
• Write proposals to raise funds for the Council's projects and activities
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
• Ensure project implementation meets project objectives and requirements
• Prepare programme and project reports
• Ensure programmes meet quality standards and project objectives
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
• Conduct project postmortems and write recommendation reports on successful and unsuccessful projects
• Support the development of policy briefs, manuals and other documents for the Council

Required profile

• A second degree in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Development or similar
• Five years of work experience, including three years of practical experience in programming and advocacy
• Sound knowledge of socio-economic and governance issues in Ghana
• High-level familiarity with Ghanaian civil society
• Experience working at the national level and in cross-religious settings

Required skills

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical, writing and public speaking skills
• Teamwork, management and logistics skills
• Verbal and written communication, including lobbying and negotiation

To apply, send your CV and application letter by post or email to the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra. The closing date is 13 June 2012.