VACANCY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Position: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Location: PPAG HEAD OFFICE, ACCRA
Report to: NATIONAL COUNCIL
Job Role:
The Executive Director will provide strategic, technical and leadership support to ensure that PPAG’s programmes are aligned with the national development agenda and the IPPF Strategic Framework, including the achievement of universal access to SRHR in Ghana. He/she will be charged with ensuring results-based management, capacity development and provide leadership and representation as well as resource mobilization, partnership building and repositioning the Association.
Key Functions Include:
• Implementation of the strategic goals and objectives of the Association
• Assist the National Council in fulfilling the governance
functions/duties
• Lead and oversee resource mobilization at PPAG
• Provide direction and leadership toward the achievement of the Associations mandate, mission, strategy and Its annual goals and objectives
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that the Association has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
Provide leadership in developing programme, organizational and financial plans with the National Council and staff and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Council.
Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the Association’s work
Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the Sexual and Reproductive Health and ensure compliance with local and donor regulations.
Serve as a custodian of all legal and regulatory/statutory documents and complies with relevant laws and regulations, both at Local authorities and at IPPF level.
Provide oversight of all PPAG’s activities, manage day-to-day operations and ensure a smooth functioning, efficient Association
Ensure Programme quality and the Association’s stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures and regular evaluation
Monitor the day-to-day delivery of programmes and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality
Oversees the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of programmes, special projects and services
Ensure that the Association is fiscally sound by working with staff and the National Council to prepare budgets and Business Plans and establish rigorous accountability standard for grant and budget tracking
Directs financial activities and make decisions based on Annual Work Plans and policies developed in consultation with the National Council and the IPPF Regional office.
Raise the visibility of the Association through the development and implementation of a sustainable marketing campaign geared to its stakeholders as well as the public.
Ensure an effective resource mobilization programme by serving as the chief development officer or hiring and supervising an individual responsible for this activity
Identify the key relationships necessary to support an effective Association and assure proper planning, relationship building and communications to develop and maintain them.
Demonstrates initiative and creativity in identifying and addressing strategic issues facing the Association
Ensure effective and efficient management of the Association; oversee the preparation of audit and either periodic reports, and management of financial and internal controls of PPAG
Ensure effective and harmonious communication with volunteers and staff
Liaison between PPAG and IPPF and other development Partners
Ensure all reporting requirements of IPPF and other donors are met and submitted on time
Provide strategic leadership; ensure the Council has clear, concise and timely information on management of operations for decision making
Building and maintaining technical and strategic partnerships with government and development partners
Oversee monitoring and evaluation strategy of the organization
Conducts official correspondence on behalf of the National Council as appropriate and jointly with the Council as appropriate
Acts as the main spokesperson for the organization and represents the Association at partners’, stakeholders, and community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile
Facilitates with the National Council members in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
Foster effective team work between the board and himself/herself and between himself/herself and staff
Identifies, assesses and informs the Council members on all aspects of organization’s activities
Leads the drafting of policies for approval of the Council and prepares procedures to implement the organizational policies on an annual basis and recommends changes to the Council as appropriate
Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations and maintains a work climate which attracts, keeps ad motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people
Researches funding sources, participates in fund raising activities with the Board and oversees the development of fund raising plans and writes funding to increase the funds of the organization proposals
Directs financial activities and make decisions based on Annual Work Plans and policies developed in consultation with the Council and IPPF Regional Office.
Required Skills or Experience
A minimum of Masters’ Degree in Public Health/Business Administration/Management or any other related field.
At least 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally 5+ years demonstrable broad programme, financial and operations management experience in a senior or similar position.
Experience in organizational development, interpersonal relationship building, marketing/resource mobilization strategies, effective communication and general administration.
The person must:
Have the understanding of not-for profit organizations and experience working with Board of Directors and volunteers
Have significant proven leadership skills developed through several years in senior management positions
Have an affinity for working with a culturally and politically diverse stakeholders
Be a visionary, trust worthy, diplomatic, understanding and innovative with a high energy level
Have experience in Managing a complex budget
Have a successful track record in fund development, including knowledge of and success in attracting donors and corporate grants and ability to solicit individual donors
Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral with strong presentation skills
Have the ability to foster a healthy organizational culture, to encourage team work and collaboration, strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate
Be excellent in analytical skills and effective in conflict management
Have the ability to raise the visibility of the Association through successful advocacy
Have passion for the mission of PPAG and IPPF and be able to exercise multi-cultural sensitivity
Have strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, programme development and task facilitation
Have a commitment attitude to training programmes and maximize individual and organization goals across the Association.
Have a successful track record in setting priorities, keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making.
Have excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, be responsive and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Be a multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
Have personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to the mission and vision of the Association.
Have excellent human relations skills, youth friendly and a team player.
Have knowledge in current SRH and population issues will be an added advantage
Demonstrate leadership ability and experience in management of a country-wide organization, preferably an NGO for a period of at least 10 years
Have strong human resources management capacity and experience
Have an excellent understanding of government and donor systems and processes
Have the ability to interact across various audiences and stakeholders e.g. volunteers, staff as well as external partners
Have experience working in the field of SRH/HIV or other health related field is desirable
Have excellent computer skills in particular in Microsoft Office applications.
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:
The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P.O. Box AN 5756, Accra-North.
OR
Drop in at: PPAG Head Office, Latebiokorshie, Nasia Road
OR
E-mail: edrecruitment@ppag-gh.org
Closing Date: 8th November 2025
NOTE:
People living with HIV/AIDS are eligible and encouraged to apply
Likewise female candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
PPAG believes In Child and Vulnerable Adults’ Protection Policy and Gender Equity and against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA).