{"id":5042,"date":"2022-04-07T19:55:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ppag-gh.org\/ppag\/?post_type=jobpost&p=5042"},"modified":"2022-04-07T19:57:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:57:41","slug":"center-of-excellence-programmes-manager","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/www.ppag-gh.org\/nu\/jobs\/center-of-excellence-programmes-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMMES MANAGER"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International
\nPlanned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health
\n(SRH) education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the
\nfollowing vacant position to be filled in the Association.
\nPOSITION: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMMES MANAGER
\nREPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE DELIVERY
\nLOCATION: HEAD OFFICE (ACCRA)
\nCONTRACT DURATION: ONE YEAR RENEWABLE
\nDirectly Supervises
\n\u2022 Communications Manager
\n\u2022 CoE Officer
\n\u2022 Graphics Designer
\nJob Role and Functions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Manage the implementation of the Centre of Excellence (COE) programme
\n\u2022 Engage with all stakeholders of the CoE Programme at all levels
\n\u2022 Ensure effective utilization and reporting on programme resourcing
\n\u2022 Ensure the documentation and timely reporting on CoE programme
\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong>
\nProgramme Management
\n\u2022 Lead development of CoE programme work-plan and budgets
\n\u2022 Coordinate implementation of CoE programme activities
\n\u2022 Coordinate engagements between PPAG, Rutgers, IPPF and other partners
\n\u2022 Liaise with other MAs and CoE partners to provide technical support to youth
\nprogramme activities.
\n\u2022 Facilitate the provision of technical support to all MAs and partner CSOs who are part
\nof the CoE programme
\n\u2022 Participate in or Facilitate all CoE meetings
\n\u2022 Participate in critical meetings with partners locally and with partners from across the
\nAfrica region and beyond towards advancing the CoE programme and the SRHR agenda
\nfor young people
\n\u2022 Coordinator stakeholder engagements under the CoE programme
\n\u2022 Coordinate and ensure effective communications and dissemination CoE materials
\n\u2022 Ensure the effective management of the CoE Website and Knowledge brokering
\nfunctions, including the management of the share point and CoE website
\n\u2022 Manage and coordinate the work of staff and consultants under the COE
\n\u2022 Ensure effective and regular reporting (both programme and finance) to donor and
\nwithin PPAG reporting systems and periods.
\nDocumentation and Communication<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Work closely with the Communications and Advocacy team to effectively coordinate the
\ndevelopment and documentation of various tools, strategies, success stories and best
\npractices for publication and sharing through the CoE programme, website and PPAG
\nwebsites.
\n\u2022 Effectively engage partner MAs and CSO partners to identify, document, share and
\npublish critical best practices, case studies, research, programme tools, etc. to advance the
\nknowledge brokering role of the CoE programme
\n\u2022 Effectively Liaise with Rutgers, MAs, PPAG staff and other CSOs in the development
\nand documentation of their share point materials\/content Capacity Building.
\n\u2022 Liaise with the Executive Director, Director of Programmes and Service delivery as well as
\nCoE programme leads at Rutgers and participating MAs to develop and ensure delivery of
\nvarious capacity building activities targeted at various groups and organizations
\n\u2022 Ensure and lead development of various capacity building programmes, content and
\napproaches to advance the knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer amongst the CoE
\nMAs and other partners from around the continent and the world.
\n\u2022 Identify, plan and ensure delivery of capacity building activities within the CoE programme
\nfocus areas.
\nFund raising and resource mobilisation
\n\u2022 Identify possible areas of collaboration and networking with partners to explore
\nopportunities for funding for the programme and PPAG
\n\u2022 Assist in proposal writing, fund raising and resource mobilization by participating in
\nprocesses and advising management on current funding trends Funds Management.
\n\u2022 Prepare and manage CoE programme work-plan and budgets
\n\u2022 Monitor programme expenditure and funds utilization and disbursements to ensure
\neffective delivery and implementation of activities at all levels
\n\u2022 Ensure timely and accurate programme and financial reporting Team work and Team Management
\n\u2022 Lead the CoE programme and provide leadership for the rest of the programme
\n\u2022 Effectively manage and facilitate healthy working relationship between the CoE team as
\nwell as between the CoE team and the entre PPAG staff team to ensure harmonization
\nand coherence in programmes and activities
\n\u2022 Exchange and share relevant information among and within the CoE programme team,
\nPPAG management, regional CoE Programme team from the MAs and the CoE Global
\nprogramme team with Rutgers and IPPF ARO\/CO
\n\u2022 Actively participate in PPAG programmes team meeting and other organizational
\nactivities
\nOthers:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Service Delivery and Programmes
\nQUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>
\n\u2022 A Master\u2019s degree in the social sciences\/Public Health or any other related field with a
\nminimum of five (5) years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a similar position.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of SRH issues, policies, interventions etc. at
\nthe global and national level in relation to young people
\n\u2022 Must be youth friendly and able to take initiatives
\n\u2022 Must have very good analytical, negotiation skills and demonstrate abilities to exercise discretion
\n\u2022 Very good interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
\n\u2022 Must be a team player and be able to work with little or no supervision and able to multitask
\n\u2022 Must have good innovative, proactive and goal-oriented skills as well as good analytical skills
\nOther Relevant Competencies
\n\u2022 Programme management and programme development skills
\n\u2022 People management skills
\n\u2022 Partnerships and Stakeholders cultivation, management and engagement skills
\n\u2022 Training and Facilitation skills
\n\u2022 Coordination, team building and team work skills
\n\u2022 Communication, writing and presentation skills
\n\u2022 Innovative, creative and ability to generate ideas for programme enhancement
\n\u2022 Advocacy skills
\n\u2022 Proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
\nHow to Apply<\/strong>
\nAll interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application
\nLetters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including two referees and cell phone
\nnumbers to:
\nrecruitment@ppag-gh.org
\nOnly shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted for an interview.
\nNote: Closing Date: 21st April, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Note: CV and Application should be 1 File.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Female candidates are encouraged to apply
\nPPAG believes In Child and Vulnerable Adults\u2019 Protection and Gender Equality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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