PPAG Careers
POSITION: Programmes Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Programmes & Service Delivery
LOCATION: Head Office (ACCRA)
Job Role Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Director of
Programmes and Service Delivery
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
โข Monitor, supervise and coordinate the implementation of all other projects apart from the youthfocused
projects
โข Plan, coordinate and oversee standardization of all the projects in the Association ensuring that all
agreements and requirements under the various projects are adhered to
โข Collaborate with all stakeholders and partners to ensure successful implementation of activities in
projects that PPAG partners with other organizations.
โข Provide technical support to the Project Officers in the field
โข Ensure that the capacity of Project Officers are built for effective performance.
โข Plan, organize and coordinate all project meetings.
โข Support the Director of Programmes and Service Delivery (DPSD) to develop proposals for funding
from existing and newly identified donors
โข Assist the DPSD in collating and finalizing projectsโ reports and documents
โข Assist the DPSD to plan and prepare the Annual Business Plan (ABP)
โข Coordinates activities related to specific projects and identifies possible areas of collaborations
โข Collaborate with the M&E Manager to ensure proper collection and collation of data from all projects as
well as ensuring all projectsโ information are properly documented.
โข Prepare annual work plans for all the projects
โข Carry out performance appraisals for all project staff
โข Performs any other duties in line with PPAG mission as may be requested by the DSD&P
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
โข A Mastersโ degree in the Social Sciences/Psychology/Public Health or its equivalent with a minimum of
five (5) years relevant working experience; 3 of which, must be in key project management or managerial
position.
โข A certificate in project management will be an added advantage
โข Excellent managerial, analytical and quantitative skills
โข Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills
โข Very good interpersonal skills, good human relations and a team player
โข Must have good innovative, proactive and goal oriented skills
โข Must be able to work with little or no supervision
โข Excellent in the use of the computer
โข Must have high sense of responsibility and be able to take initiatives as well as the ability to work for long hours and under pressure
โข Must be able to travel at short notice
How to Apply
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 in a Single file to:
recruitment@ppag-gh.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
Closing Date: 24th June, 2022
POSITION: Programmes Manager REPORTS TO: Director of Programmes & Service Delivery LOCATION: Head Office (ACCRA) Job Role Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Director of Progr...
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 and committed persons to apply for the
following vacant position to be filled in the Association.
POSITION: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMMES MANAGER
REPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE DELIVERY
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE (ACCRA)
CONTRACT DURATION: ONE YEAR RENEWABLE
Directly Supervises
โข Communications Manager
โข CoE Officer
โข Graphics Designer
Job Role and Functions:
โข Manage the implementation of the Centre of Excellence (COE) programme
โข Engage with all stakeholders of the CoE Programme at all levels
โข Ensure effective utilization and reporting on programme resourcing
โข Ensure the documentation and timely reporting on CoE programme
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme Management
โข Lead development of CoE programme work-plan and budgets
โข Coordinate implementation of CoE programme activities
โข Coordinate engagements between PPAG, Rutgers, IPPF and other partners
โข Liaise with other MAs and CoE partners to provide technical support to youth
programme activities.
โข Facilitate the provision of technical support to all MAs and partner CSOs who are part
of the CoE programme
โข Participate in or Facilitate all CoE meetings
โข Participate in critical meetings with partners locally and with partners from across the
Africa region and beyond towards advancing the CoE programme and the SRHR agenda
for young people
โข Coordinator stakeholder engagements under the CoE programme
โข Coordinate and ensure effective communications and dissemination CoE materials
โข Ensure the effective management of the CoE Website and Knowledge brokering
functions, including the management of the share point and CoE website
โข Manage and coordinate the work of staff and consultants under the COE
โข Ensure effective and regular reporting (both programme and finance) to donor and
within PPAG reporting systems and periods.
Documentation and Communication
โข Work closely with the Communications and Advocacy team to effectively coordinate the
development and documentation of various tools, strategies, success stories and best
practices for publication and sharing through the CoE programme, website and PPAG
websites.
โข Effectively engage partner MAs and CSO partners to identify, document, share and
publish critical best practices, case studies, research, programme tools, etc. to advance the
knowledge brokering role of the CoE programme
โข Effectively Liaise with Rutgers, MAs, PPAG staff and other CSOs in the development
and documentation of their share point materials/content Capacity Building.
โข Liaise with the Executive Director, Director of Programmes and Service delivery as well as
CoE programme leads at Rutgers and participating MAs to develop and ensure delivery of
various capacity building activities targeted at various groups and organizations
โข Ensure and lead development of various capacity building programmes, content and
approaches to advance the knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer amongst the CoE
MAs and other partners from around the continent and the world.
โข Identify, plan and ensure delivery of capacity building activities within the CoE programme
focus areas.
Fund raising and resource mobilisation
โข Identify possible areas of collaboration and networking with partners to explore
opportunities for funding for the programme and PPAG
โข Assist in proposal writing, fund raising and resource mobilization by participating in
processes and advising management on current funding trends Funds Management.
โข Prepare and manage CoE programme work-plan and budgets
โข Monitor programme expenditure and funds utilization and disbursements to ensure
effective delivery and implementation of activities at all levels
โข Ensure timely and accurate programme and financial reporting Team work and Team Management
โข Lead the CoE programme and provide leadership for the rest of the programme
โข Effectively manage and facilitate healthy working relationship between the CoE team as
well as between the CoE team and the entre PPAG staff team to ensure harmonization
and coherence in programmes and activities
โข Exchange and share relevant information among and within the CoE programme team,
PPAG management, regional CoE Programme team from the MAs and the CoE Global
programme team with Rutgers and IPPF ARO/CO
โข Actively participate in PPAG programmes team meeting and other organizational
activities
Others:
โข Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Service Delivery and Programmes
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
โข A Masterโs degree in the social sciences/Public Health or any other related field with a
minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a similar position.
โข Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of SRH issues, policies, interventions etc. at
the global and national level in relation to young people
โข Must be youth friendly and able to take initiatives
โข Must have very good analytical, negotiation skills and demonstrate abilities to exercise discretion
โข Very good interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
โข Must be a team player and be able to work with little or no supervision and able to multitask
โข Must have good innovative, proactive and goal-oriented skills as well as good analytical skills
Other Relevant Competencies
โข Programme management and programme development skills
โข People management skills
โข Partnerships and Stakeholders cultivation, management and engagement skills
โข Training and Facilitation skills
โข Coordination, team building and team work skills
โข Communication, writing and presentation skills
โข Innovative, creative and ability to generate ideas for programme enhancement
โข Advocacy skills
โข Proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
How to Apply
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:
recruitment@ppag-gh.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted for an interview.
Note: Closing Date: 21st April, 2022
Note: CV and Application should be 1 File.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
PPAG believes In Child and Vulnerable Adultsโ Protection and Gender Equality.
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) educat...
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidate for the post of Graphic Designer for PPAG.
POSITION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER
REPORT TO: PROGRAMMES MANAGER
PROJECT DURATION: 31st DECEMBER, 2022
LOCATION: Accra (Head Office)
JOB PURPOSE
To provide technical support in Graphic Design and video editing activities at the Unit
DUTIES
โข Lead graphic and visual design (print, web and other aesthetics) for various brands and programs and supervise a team of writers and contributors to PPAGs communications platforms and activities.
โข Assembling raw footage, inputting sound and digitally merging video into final product that matches approved scripts (illustration, animation, photography and videography)
โข Ensure that content/graphics and other designs meet the organizationโs or client's needs, and follows our in-house style guide.
โข Organize, verify, modify and update existing graphic and materials for use.
โข Collaborate with staff and come up with fresh, creative content ideas, keeping PPAGs primary and secondary audience in mind.
โข Analyse and use data to increase readers and content consumer engagement and retention.
โข Identify and design marketing/promotional concepts for implementation
โข Develop operational plans for the Association
โข Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A good first degree in Communication Design or Publishing Studies OR HND in Graphic Design or its equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year relevant working experience.
KEY QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
โช Knowledge of SRHR and youth development communications best practices.
โช Familiarity with design software and technologies (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
โช Very good interpersonal, and communication skills
โช Must be honest, transparent, reliable, self-motivated and confident
โช High sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgmental in performing job schedules
โช Ability to select colors, images, typography and layout for communication materials.
โช Solid experience with digital technology and edition software packages (Adobe, Premier Pro, Corel Draw etc)
โช Must be able to work with little or no supervision
โช Ability to work for long hours and under pressure
How to Apply
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:
recruitment@ppag-gh.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted for an interview.
Note:
Closing Date: 20th February, 2022.
PPAG believes In Child and Vulnerable Adultsโ Protection and Gender Equality.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidate for the post of Graphic Designer for PPAG. POSITION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER REPORT TO: PROGRAMMES MANAGER PROJECT DURATION: 31st DECEMBER, 2022 LOC...
