Plan International Jobs in Ghana

Plan International Country Director Jobs in Ghana

The Organisation

Plan International is evolving in response to shifts in international development and humanitarian response. We are doing this so we can continue to make a stand for children’s rights.

Having identified girls as the most marginalised group, they will be our ongoing focus as we work towards helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive within their communities.

Plan International started its operations in Ghana in 1992 and has grown to work in over 600 communities in eight Regions of the country, with programs units in Upper West, Central, Eastern and Volta Regions and one support office in the Northern region.

Type of Role: 3 year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Accra, Ghana
Salary: Circa $85,000.00 USD per annum plus benefits
Reports to: Sub-Regional Director
Closing Date: Sunday 11th February 2018

Qualifications

Proven experience of exercising leadership functions with increasing responsibility in an international environment related to development.

Strong diplomatic, and communication skills, including through mass-media in order to influence decision-makers and key stakeholders.

Proven understanding of “child rights” and “gender in development” concepts and the promotion of girls’ rights in the context of relevant International Conventions (Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Eradication of Discrimination against Women) and the Global Goals (SDGs).

Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management

Knowledge of programming in challenging environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Ghana or a comparable environment.

Excellent English and French - written and verbal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY:
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Country Director Jobs in Ghana