COUNTRY NTD MANAGER

Job Description

• 1430
• Accra, Ghana
• Programmes
• Job
• Fixed Term
• Full-Time
• 01/12/2024
  

  Job Description

  Overview
• Sightsavers is looking for an exceptional Programme Manager within INGOs, with experience of Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programme management, to implement NTD programme(s) in Ghana. 
• Salary:          Local terms and conditions applyLocation:       Ghana, Accra

  Contract:         2-year Fixed Term Contract

  Hours:           Standard office hours

  Responsibilities

  We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager with exceptional donor and partner liaison and compliance skills, who has managed fast-paced Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programmes, and has experience of FCDO and ELMF (Eliminating LF in Africa).

  As Country NTD Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of NTD programmes in Ghana, including the development, design, budget, monitoring and evaluation, financial and respires management, social advocacy and safeguarding.

  This is a highly involved and fast-paced role, working closely with partners, donors and across Sightsavers’ international offices. Please read the full job description for further details.

  Skills and Experience

  To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Significant experience of strategic programme development within an INGO
  • Technical knowledge of Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)
  • Experience of managing an integrated NTD programme in Africa, ideally in an international context.
  • A demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes.
  • Understanding of the Ghana Health Service
  • Experience of advocacy.
  • Strong monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Strong logistics and supply chain management experience.
  • Experience of donor and partner relations including supervising and monitoring programme partners and activities.
  • Experience of managing donor projects/fast paced donor programmes and ensuring compliance.
  • Knowledge and experience of FCDO and ELFA
  • Experience of managing project staff
  • Able to travel 8-12 weeks a year

  Benefits

  Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment.

  Next Steps

  To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in the second week of December and the evaluation process will include a written task and interview.

  Closing date: 1 December 2024

  As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

  Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.