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 Research & Information Management Officer

Research & Information Management Officer Summary 
Provide Research Assistance and Support, as well as Efficient and Effective Coordination of Information to the Programme Effectiveness Department.

The Package 

• The position is based in Accra with some level of domestic/international travel. 
• S/He reports to the Programme Effectiveness Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of research proposal.
• Monitor research plans & implementation. 
• Support feasibility studies and assessments.
• Document findings of research at conferences or in published articles. 
• Develop and maintain research databases and Assist in  conducting  Knowledge and information audits
• Support in documenting lessons learnt and best practices.
• Assist in implementing Key Knowledge management initiatives
• Support the design and layout of key knowledge assets.
• Assist in the development of department plans and budgets. 
• Report and analyze information on the progress of the department plans
• Plan and manage the documentation process of key Programme Effectiveness events and information/ report dissemination.
• Support the Programme Effectiveness Director in building presentations for meetings, workshops & conferences. 
• Assist in collating and analyzing field monitoring report and submit report to Planning Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and/or Humanities. 
• A qualification in Data Analysis and Management may be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of the research principles, technical methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry. 
• Possesses a satisfactory level of technical skill or knowledge in social development area and keeps up with current developments and trends in area(s) of research
• Experience in Data base management
• High-level conceptual and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Very strong relational and communication skills.
• Commitment to World Vision mission and partnership values and sensitivity to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Must have knowledge in computer applications like MS Office and data base management
• Knowledge in logistical operations