Company Profile

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

Job Description

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the position of Regional Manager.

Job Summary

To provide leadership in the form of technical and managerial support to field staff in the Operation Base (Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and Central Regions) and to ensure transformational Development through the implementation of Sponsorship and non-Sponsorship projects. He/she will be responsible for the leadership of the Projects in these regions and ensure the delivery of results as per World Vision Ghana Strategic Objectives.

The Package

• The position is based in Kumasi with frequent domestic travels and some level of international travel.
• The position comes with an attractive salary and benefit package.
• S/He reports to the Director of Operations
• The Position Supervises about Ten (10) Staff

Key Responsibilities

Include but not limited to the following;

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of mid year and annual reports by Projects in the Operations Base.
• Lead Project budgeting process & reviews in the Operations Base.
• Conduct project visits and lead project monitoring processes.
• Provide strategic direction for the implementation of Projects in the Operations Base.
• Ensure availability of Project/Program Information for input into Project Management Information System (PMIS).
• Lead capacity building processes for field staff.
• Lead planning processes involving assessments, Designs/Redesigns, Evaluations and transition as well as lessons leant events.
• Ensure well-coordinated and effective communication between Operations Base, Projects and Head Office.
• Provide supervisory and performance management support to staff in the Operations Base.

Required Skills or Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Agriculture, Business Administration, Development studies /planning, Social Science disciplines or related field) or Bachelor’s degree in the above discipline plus significant relevant working experience.
• Five years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of three years in leadership position in development sector including financial management, Project Management and team leadership.
• Skills and experience in external stakeholder engagement including donors, government and private sector and experience with coordination of multi-stakeholder forums and steering committees.
• Possession of Strong Program management skills.
• Strong Human Resource skills.
• Experience in providing technical support and ensuring program quality.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Good understanding of socio-economic issues in the Country.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking ability.
• Excellent communication skills.