Urban Programme Manager

About the role

Habitat for Humanity Ghana, a non-profit housing organisation, is looking for an experienced Urban Programme Manager for its head office in Accra. Reporting to the National Director, the role covers the strategic planning, design, monitoring, support of implementation and evaluation of urban housing projects, and supports the growth of the organisation's urban initiatives with partner organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, design, monitor, support implementation and evaluate urban housing projects
• Support the development of urban initiatives with partner organisations and build the capacity of the national office and partners
• Monitor and evaluate urban initiatives
• Focus on a scaled urban housing value chain initiative, promotion of urban housing and settlement issues, direct community empowerment for housing projects and advocacy for responsible urban settlement governance

Required profile

• Masters degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Economics or a related discipline
• At least 7 years of experience in poverty reduction programmes, specifically urban poverty reduction, with at least 5 years at senior management level
• Experience in microfinance, water and sanitation projects, low-cost housing, housing value chain interventions, training, urban projects and management of institutional project funding is beneficial
• Ability to engage at the highest levels with donors, development agencies, government officials and UN agencies

Required skills

• Good interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication
• Effective coordination and team leadership

To apply, send your CV and a motivational letter to the organisation; the closing date was 12 September 2012.