Overview

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organisation that provides a stable family environment for children in need.

We have four villages currently in operation Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our family strengthening programme (FSP). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Programme Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall development of the Programme
•  Guide and support Programme Co-workers Guide
•  Promote strong and long-term partnerships with local authorities partner organizations and the community
•  Contribute to the development of the National Association and the SOS Children’s Village Organization
•  Manage heads of all programme units within the location
•  Identify Local funding opportunities and grant applications or other forms of local income (such as donations in kind and government
•  Develop proposals for projects in the location
•  Ensure professional human resource management at location level (orientation recrutment, performance management to
•  Act as role model and promote child right safeguarding in the location

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum qualification of fest degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Social Sciences or Community Development.
• A 2 Degree in Organizational Development or Business Project Management will be an added advantage in-depth knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Guidelines on the
•  Alternative Care of Children Versele communication skills that can be effective at all levels
•  3 years minimum experience in managing a team consisting of approximately eight people
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suit)

 NB: The Programme Director reports directly to the National Director and receives guidance and on-going support from the National and Regional Programme Development staff