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BRANCH COORDINATOR (SEKONDI-TAKORADI)

JOB SUMMARY

Company Confidential
Industry NGO/IGO/INGO
Category Social Work
Location TAKORADI
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 5 years
Job Expires May 22, 2022
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Job Description

We are expanding and opening a new branch in the Western Region. The main goal of this new branch is to contribute to a reduction of Children in street situations using an integrated approach of street work, prevention in communities, reintegration, and effective collaborations with different partners and stakeholders.

We are seeking a passionate and result oriented individual to join our dynamic team, who will lead and coordinate activities of the new branch.

The Role

In this role, the Branch Coordinator shall:

  • Lead the branch team to meet the set goals.
    • Coordinate and supervise all activities at the branch
    • Ensure that the branch functions according to the concepts and quality standards in place.
    • Organize and control the efficient use of resources at the branch
  • Support the team of social and development workers to determine interventions and arrange appropriate services and resources for clients, families, and communities.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to harness resources that strengthen clients, their families, and communities.
  • Collaborate with other CFC branches and departments for best interventions and efficiency.
  • Prepare, develop, and analyze reports of the branch for informed decisions.
  • Control budget and expenditure at the branch.
  • Be a good ambassador of the ideals of Chance for Children in the networks you build at the branch.

Required Skills or Experience

To thrive in this role, you should have:

  • A minimum of First Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Integrated Development Studies, Guidance, and Counselling, or Population and Family Life Education.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working with children in a Non-Profit Organization
  • In-depth knowledge of the phenomenon of street-connected children and families in Ghana.
  • Understanding of national and international laws, conventions, charters, and policies regulating work with Children.
  • Knowledge of the Ghana education system and TVET.
  • Knowledge of child activities in fishing and commerce.
  • Understanding of the socio-cultural environment, including family systems in the Western Region of Ghana (a plus).
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and building strong working relationships with government institutions and the private sector.
  • Extensive knowledge in community development work.
  • Proven high accuracy and quality-focused mindset while managing a demanding work schedule independently.
  • Emotional intelligence and exercise sound judgment.
  • Basic financial management skills.
  • Working knowledge of the logical framework and database management software (a plus).
  • Ability to speak English plus any of the following languages – Twi, Fante, Ahanta.

 

Skills Set:

  • Strong case management skills
  • Cultural sensitivity skills: Ability to work with and manage diversity in a socio-cultural context.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Team building skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • IT skills: Proficient knowledge of general IT systems and applications including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Planning and organizational skills 

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