World Vision International Hires Operations Based Team Leader

World Vision International has IT jobs/opportunities in Ghana to hire Operations Based Team Leader. 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 tacking the causes of poverty and injustice. JOB SUMMARY Company: World Vision Ghana Industry: NGO Category: Agriculture Location: Multiple Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢ 36,500 Education: Post-graduate Experience: 5 years Job Expires: 10 Apr, 2013 Job Description World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified and motivated persons for the above position. Reports To: Operations Director Department/Group: Operations Job Location: Various Regions in Ghana Annual Basic Salary: GH¢36,500 + Benefits Purpose of the position: To provide leadership in the form of technical and managerial support to field staff in the Operations Base and to ensure transformational Development through the implementation of Sponsorship and non Sponsorship projects. Major Responsibilities: Ensure consolidation of (Area Development Programme) ADP management reports and update on special projects Lead to ensure timely preparation and submission of mid-year and annual reports by Projects in the Operations Base Ensure availability of Project/program Information for input into Project Management Information System (PMIS) Consolidate logistics and staff needs of ADPs and projects for review Lead Project budgeting process & reviews ensuring carry forward processes are completed, review Project Field Financial Reports and give support to keep projects on track Lead capacity building processes for field staff Conduct project visits and lead project monitoring processes by staff and partners Lead planning processes involving assessments, Designs/Redesigns, Evaluations and transition as well as lessons learnt events Ensure well coordinated and effective communication between Operations Base, Projects and Head Office Lead review of Sponsorship Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide sponsorship management support for ADPs and ensure Sponsorship management standards are met and child protection policies are adhered to by all staff and partners Required Skills or Experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Educational level required: Post Graduate or Master's Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development Studies/planning, Social Science disciplines or related field Experience: 5 years in managerial position and 3 years in leadership position in development programs with a proven track record of managing a team and ability to prioritize work and personal life Program and Human Resource management skills Experience in program assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, report writing and emergency response is preferred Stronger skills in data analysis, research work and community based programs 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 Stronger knowledge in Design, Monitoring & Evaluation How To Apply Interested applicants should send application letters and CV quoting only the job title as the subject to: ghana@wvi.org  NB: 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.  Search for Other Jobs Here