Manager / Middle Zone At Planned Parenthood Association Of Ghana (ppag) ? (suame, Kumasi)

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), An NGO and a Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education and Services, hereby invites result-oriented, dedicated and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association. PPAG works with a Child and Vulnerable Adults Rights Protection Policy that applies to all staff in the Association.
Job Purpose

• �� To provide efficient management of the Middle Zonal Office and ensure that projects and programmes in the zone are successfully implemented
  

Key Responsibilities
The Zonal Manager will among other things:

• �� Carry out the policies and the directives of the Association in the zone and submit status report to the Director of Programmes
• �� Provide technical assistance and support to all zonal staff
• �� Plan and co-ordinate all programmes and activities within the zone
• �� Monitor and evaluate programmes including surveys, mid-term reviews and needs assessments
• �� Ensure the formation of volunteer branches in the zone
• �� Responsible for the management of staff performance in the zone
• �� Ensure preparation and timely submission of financial and programmes documents to the Head Office
• �� Advocate support for programmes from opinion leaders and project teams for effective implementation
• �� Develop and market project proposals for the zone
• �� Initiate fund-raising activities for sustainability
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• �� Have a second degree in Social Science, Health Education, Population Studies or its equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience, 5 of which must be in a similar position or management related field
• �� Have a good knowledge in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and its related issues
• �� Be highly skilled in the use of the computer
• �� Have a high sense of responsibility, analytical and judgmental skills
• �� Have the ability to manage crisis, make decisions and take initiatives
• �� Have very good supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills
• �� Be a team player
• �� Be able to work under pressure and for long hours
• �� Have basic accounting skills
• �� Be willing to travel at short notices
  

Location: Suame, Kumasi
How To Apply For The Job
All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:
The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O. Box AN 5756
Accra-North
Or drop in at PPAG Head Office, Laterbiokorshie.
Or Email
ppag@africaonline.com.gh
Closing Date: 11 June, 2014
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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