Ghana Country Manager

This posting has been closed. Thank you to the applicants and for your interest.

Position:                              Ghana Country Manager

Location:                             Accra, Ghana

Language:                           English (French an asset)

Reports to:                         Director, Programs

Position Type:                   Full-Time, permanent

Travel:                                  Infrequent travel within Ghana

Hiring Range:                     GHS 297,440 with competitive benefits

Job Requirement:            Must be able to work in Ghana

Closure Date:                     June 14, 2024 at 5PM GMT

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Program Director, the Ghana Country Manager is responsible for the quality of planning, development, implementation, administration and financing of programs and operations in Ghana in order to advance gender equality and the rights of women and girls. The incumbent supervises the staff of Crossroads office in Ghana and collaborates with their counterparts from other Crossroads’ offices in Africa (Senegal, Tanzania). The Ghana Country Manager also ensures that Crossroads International develops and maintains high visibility in networks relevant to its sectors of intervention and establishes relations with governments, civil society, the private sector, and donors. One of the key tasks of this role is to work closely with Crossroads teams in Canada to support the work of the different departments and coordinate their efforts for the operations in Africa. In particular, the Ghana Country Manager closely works with the Manager, VCP Impact and the Volunteer Mobilization Manager as well as with the Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Public Engagement and the Manager, Institutional Funding Development.

 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Contributes to all organizational goals and objectives;
• Ensures that all areas of responsibility are executed in accordance with Crossroads’ mission, strategic priorities, policies, standards and systems;
• Works closely with members of the Programs Department;
• Works collaboratively with a variety of cross-functional teams to achieve organization-wide goals.

Program Management and Development (60%)

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Ghana Country Manager ensures the strategic and coherent development and implementation of programming in Ghana. More specifically:

• Ensures the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of ambitious and relevant programs and projects, especially the Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), in the areas of women’s and girls’ rights, gender-based violence, women’s leadership and girls and women’s economic empowerment through a holistic approach in accordance with Crossroads International Strategic Plan;
• Ensures that Crossroads has effective and efficient systems in Ghana for security management, monitoring and evaluation, recruitment and management of volunteers, human resources management, administration and finance as well as for information technology in accordance with Crossroads’ standards and procedures;
• Contributes to Crossroads communication strategy in Ghana in coordination with Crossroads’ Public Engagement team in Canada;
• Ensures the implementation of Crossroads program development and institutional funding development strategy in Ghana in accordance with Crossroads’ protocols and procedures.

Staff and Office Volunteer Management (20%)

• Effectively manages and supports the staff under their supervision at the Ghana office in accordance with the human resources policy and the performance management procedures of Crossroads;
• Ensure that the individual and collective development, training and support needs of the staff under their responsibility are identified and met;
• Ensures that the Ghana office team collaborates and effectively supports volunteers responsible for program support and volunteer support and other volunteers based at the Ghana office to support various areas of the Ghana office operations.

Administration, Finances and Volunteer Management (20%)

• Oversees the sound financial management of the Ghana Country Office and monitor the application of the organization’s financial management procedures
• Collaborates with the Program Director in the annual budgeting process for Ghana;
• Coordinates and supervises the annual planning of the number of volunteers for the Ghana program;
• Ensures that Crossroads’ budget and the volunteer planning and delivery cycle are understood and effectively implemented by the staff and volunteers at the Ghana office;
• Coordinates and supervises the annual planning of the number of volunteers for Ghana;
• Ensures that staff and volunteers of the Ghana office understand and respect all the stages of the volunteer journey, the administration and logistics, procedures and policies, health and safety measures, volunteer risk management;
• Ensures the establishment of a culture of collaboration between staff and volunteers of the Ghana office.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CROSSROADS

• Postgraduate university education in a relevant field (international relations, project management, administration, etc.) or equivalent by work experience;
• Experience of at least five (05) years in management, including on projects or programs in a developing country, or as part of an international cooperation project;
• Ability to think and plan strategically and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams to do the same, and to develop project ideas;
• Proven experience in developing, managing and reviewing complex budgets from various funding sources and in accordance with all internal and external contractual obligations;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex issues;
• Proficiency in technologies, including SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite and financial systems;
• Knowledge of Ghana and the context in relation to the rights of women and girls, in particular gender-based violence, leadership and economic empowerment;
• Experience in managing development projects funded by Global Affairs Canada (asset);
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English (French an asset);
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to countries in the region and occasionally to Canada.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS

• Share Crossroads’ values and ethical standards, particularly:
  • A commitment to preventing, mitigating and responding to sexual violence,
  • A commitment to gender equality, and
  • A commitment to anti-racism.
• Work an average of 40 hours per week, where some overtime may be required.
• Infrequent travel in Ghana and overseas may be required.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity/equality, diversity, and empowerment
• Commitment to women’s rights and experience in integrating a gender analysis
• Innovation, creativity, collaboration
• Organized self-starter, ability to manage competing deadlines in an effective manner to meet tight deadlines
• Must be able work independently and effectively collaborate within a team across multiple geographic locations
• Adaptive and tolerant to uncertainty

WHAT WE OFFER

• An equitable, inclusive, collaborative work environment where you have the opportunity to make an impact daily.
• Enthusiastic encouragement to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff.
• A flexible hybrid working model to allow you to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working.
• An excellent, competitive benefits plan for you and your dependents.
• On hire, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 3 weeks of paid wellness leave, and 3 days of paid professional development leave annually
• Annual cost of living increases, pending Board approval, and salary equity reviews every three years.

the organization

Crossroads International is a leading Canadian volunteer cooperation agency which has been advancing equality for women and girls and eradicating poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries in Africa for over 60 years. Crossroads invests in local partner organizations in 9 countries who are best positioned to meet the needs of their communities. With them, we pilot innovative approaches, and empower women and girls to become leaders and live free from violence. Every year Crossroads engages hundreds of experienced volunteers and staff North and South who apply their expertise locally to address poverty and inequality. The organization’s 50+ employees are based in Canada, Senegal, Ghana and Tanzania, and Crossroads’ volunteers fulfil over 100 mandates per year.

Crossroads is committed to principles and values of access and equity. Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Crossroads is also committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct and advancing anti-racism. To that end, the organization is a signatory to Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct and the Anti-Racism Framework for Canada’s International cooperation sector.

OUR VISION

ONE WORLD where poverty is eliminated, equality prevails, and the rights of women and girls are fulfilled.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please submit your resume and cover letter in one document (Word or PDF) before 5 pm GMT on June 14, 2024 by e-mail to rh_hr@cintl.org. Applications must include “Ghana Country Manager – Your Name” in the subject line of the email. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

Crossroads is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. Crossroads is committed to diversity in the workforce and individuals from all minority groups are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Crossroads please visit our website (https://cintl.org/).