SAFE WATER NETWORK LATEST JOB VACANCIES IN GHANA : RECRUITMENT FOR Program Manager (VACANCIES IN GHANA 2011)

Company Profile

SAFE WATER NETWORK (SWN) is a not-for-profit organization that addresses one of the most significant global challenges facing current and future generations - access to safe water, a critical global issue and pressing global health challenge impacting more than 1 billion people.

Job Position Description:

SAFE WATER NETWORK has been awarded a grant by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to undertake a market and feasibility assessment to determine the most appropriate market based sustainable and scalable water and hygiene solutions for rural communities in Ghana. SWN therefore seeks a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to lead this initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, lead and organize an effective strategy and work plan for executive the program consistent with the project proposal  and monitor progress against plan including milestones and budgets
• Develop and implement the relevant program initiatives, impact evaluations and case studies and understand and capture results of the various studies to be performed in connection with the program
• Lead the assessment and engagement of consultancies, organizations, research firms, academic institutions, local NGOs and financing organizations to execute the objectives of the grant
• Develop TOR's for short and long term consultancies in collaboration with the Country Director and in line with the requirements of the grant
• Perform analysis and research in key program areas such as demand generation, marketing strategies, health and hygiene education, financing, economic models and scale strategies
• Engage stakeholders across sectors including government agencies, corporate, and NGOs
• Support the development and documentation of solutions that can be scaled, and identify scale strategies
• Coordinate the activities of all other implementation partners
• Collate reports from partners and consolidate for submission to the donor
• Manage program files and ensure interim and final reports and other deliverables, are submitted in line with agreed timelines
• Organize forums to showcase the results of the work, disseminate learning's and build support within the sector
• Assume other assignments as may be deemed necessary for the successful and effective implementation of the program

Required Skills or Experience

• Masters degree in Social Sciences; Financial Management, Public Health, Environmental Science, Market Research, Business or Economics from a reputable institution. A minimum of 8-10 years experience in related activities with a minimum of five of those in the Water Sector and three in a position of team leadership/management
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience and proven track record of managing rural engagement/assignments/social work in villages or service operations
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Knowledge of Ghana's political, regulatory, social, cultural and business practices as well as exposure to international markets
• Proven ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Ability to operate in a start-up environment, requiring a highly focused but appropriately flexible exercise of resources and judgment
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to be both a team leader and team player to work with people of varied backgrounds
• Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out multiple tasks efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in computer applications - Word, Excel, Microsoft Project
• Capable of delivering reports of the highest quality and standards

How To Apply

Interested Persons should send a full CV with professional profile to the following address: africahire@hotmail.com  or to:

The Regional Director
Safe Water Network
P. O. Box 867
Accra, Ghana

Location: 12 Tanbu Street, East Legon, Accra