Company Profile

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crisis and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We employ more than 9,000 people in programme countries, working with over 85,000 communities. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for almost 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Job Description

Plan Ghana, an international child centred community development organisation, is looking for dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the above position.

This is a technical position based in the Country Office, Accra. The position reports directly to the Programme Support Manager.

Job Purpose:
To lead and provide technical expertise in the design and management of all Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) related programming within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage the implementation of the water and sanitation section of the Country Strategic plan in collaboration with Programme Unit Managers and field staff
2. Provide support to programme unit staff in implementation of water and sanitation programme activities for the year
3. Improve the quality of Plan's programmes by providing 'state of the art' technical knowledge with regard to community based water and sanitation
4. Provide support for the evaluation of water and sanitation activities
5. Provide support for the implementation of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation related projects
6. Assist in contract administration
7. Develop training programmes and facilitate training of staff, partner NGOs, and project committees
8. Develop and review manuals guiding the implementation of water and sanitation activities
9. Preparation of grant proposals and reports
10. Undertake regular community and partner visits to offer technical support in the implementation of WASH related programmes

Required Skills or Experience

• A Masters in Environmental & Water Management; Environmental Engineering; Sanitation Engineering; Water Resources Engineering or a related area
• University degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene related activities
• At least 5 years experience in the civil service
• At least 5 years experience in an international organisation similar to Plan

• Knowledgeable about the Urban and Rural Water and Sanitation system and policies in Ghana. Seen as a source of development expertise, and proactive in sharing knowledge and technical advice. Good knowledge of data management software. Understands NGO works, and implements processes and practices that support the achievement of organisational objectivities. Development of winning grants proposals. Strong knowledge of the Rights of the Child.

• Analytical: Good communication skills appropriate to the audience; Excellent report writing; presentation; Strong team-building and networking; Strong negotiation, facilitation and influencing; Good process management skills. Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications

• Develops, motivates, coaches and promotes high performance by staff and collaborators. Working under pressure and delivering quality. Work well in a participative community approach. Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches and processes. Ability to work with minimum supervision