Vacancy: National Director: World Vision Ghana :World Vision International - Accra (Ghana)

Vacancy: 

 National Director: World Vision Ghana :

World Vision International - Accra (Ghana)

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

World Vision,(www.wvi.org) the world's largest international Christian humanitarian aid organization, seeks a National Director to lead our Ghana office, based in Accra. World Vision Ghana currently implements 36 Area Development Programmes (ADPs), including three at the seed stage in all 10 administrative regions in Ghana, four institutional projects for children with special needs and four special projects, which combined directly benefit about two million people through health and nutrition, education, food security, water and sanitation, gender and development, and micro-enterprise development programming

Desired Skills & Experience

SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE:
Track record of significant and successful senior management and leadership experience, both national and international.
Knowledge and experience in one of the following: international development, emergency relief (domestic or international) and/or advocacy. Must demonstrate familiarity of the other two
Strong networking skills; previous experience building coalitions with bilaterals, multilaterals, government, foundations, churches and the NGO community.
Knowledge of financial management, audit and compliance of multi-million USD budgets. Strong track record with donor agencies.
Masters degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, management, international development or related field. MBA preferred.
Fluency in English required
Strong Understanding of Human Rights, particularly Child Rights.
Experience in Microfinance operations and/or non-profit or corporate governance.
Demonstrated understanding of Ghana's historical, political, social-economic and cultural context preferred.
Ability to work and travel extensively in country of assignment as well as internationally (approximately 20-25% of working time).

Successful candidate must show history of leading and managing large organizations with complex stakeholder environments. Candidate must be mature leader with proven track record in generating results. We are seeking committed and skilled professionals who share in our Core Values, Vision Statement and Mission Statement, and in our passion to help others experience life in all its fullness.


Apply at www.wvi.org or send CV to: clark_bowers@wvi.org
Application Deadline Date: Oct 21, 2011

Company Description

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people.We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

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Additional Information

Posted:September 22, 2011

Type:Full-time             

Experience:Executive             

Function: Other, Management, Project Management

Industries:Nonprofit Organization Management

Job ID:1997887