World Vision International seeks Area Development Program (ADP) Manager

World Vision International has employment and vacancies in Ghana to recruit for Area Development Program (ADP) Manager. We are a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For two decades, We have been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters. JOB SUMMARY Company: World Vision International Industry: NGO Category: Project Development Location: Accra Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: Bachelor's Experience: 3 years Job Expires: 10 Sep, 2012 Job Description Job Reference: ADPM/WVG Department/Group: Operations Reports to: Operations Base Team Leader Job Summary: To lead the creation and/or on-going development of an Area Development Program (ADP) through managing a thorough assessment and design process, relationship building with local government and community structures, and office staff team development, resulting in a community based program that fosters children's well-being and promotes sustainable development. Major Responsibilities: Provide strong and positive leadership to the Area Development Project (ADP) ensuring competent and motivated staff are retained Ensure high level of quality programmes in alliance with World Vision standards & WV Development approach Ensure the development of an initial design of developmental priorities and approaches for interventions Coordinate Disaster Rapid Response Programme (DRRP) initiatives/protocol amongst the team and partners, e.g., government, civil society, private sector. Network with stakeholders to streamline Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) response for Disaster Rapid Response (DRR) and climate change Work closely with the Sponsorship Manager and team on all aspects of sponsorship administration and multi-year plans Ensure that staff understand and follow the WV child protection policy, that efforts are taken to respond promptly and appropriately to child protection incidents, and that awareness raising for prevention and reporting of child protection, incidents occurs within the program area Network and develop partnerships with other NGOs, local government officials, local churches, and community leaders in the project/regional/national area Apply monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the programme team to ensure record keeping of monthly, semi-annual and annual basis progress against the state objectives Required Skills or Experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelors degree is essential, bachelor degree in a field related to Development, Management, Economic or Social Sciences is preferred. (Master's degree is an advantage) Minimum of three years of management experience. Experience in development programmes is preferred Experience in program assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, report writing and emergency response is preferred Strong skills in data analysis, research work and community based programs Strong organizational and management skills, with a proven track record of managing a team and ability to prioritise work and personal life Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills Thorough knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of Lotus Notes is preferred Ability to make quick decisions and to demonstrate servant leadership and foster a team oriented atmosphere Integrity, honesty, and accountability to both the team and the community Strong knowledge in Design, Monitoring & Evaluation How To Apply Applicants with the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job reference as the subject to:ghana@wvi.org  As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Search for Other Jobs Here