Programmes Manager at GrowthAid

About GrowthAid

GrowthAid is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization limited by guarantee. Our vision is of a world where everyone has adequate access to safe water and sanitation and where no one dies from preventable diseases. GrowthAid works in collaboration with like-minded organizations to reach poor and marginalized people with safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene services.

We hold our values of accountability, integrity, transparency, and respect dearly and demonstrate these in what we do and how we work.

Position Overview

Working closely with the Head of Operations and other staff, the Programmes Manager will support the design of programmes and lead in the delivery of WASH projects. This middle management role will lead a team of professionals in delivering safe water initiatives, whilst supporting other staff in the delivery of sanitation, hygiene, and NTD projects. The Programmes Manager will be a key member of the Programme Management Team (PMT) and support the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the management of the Country Programme.

Key Details

• Location: Tema, Ghana
• Reports to: Head of Operations
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Line Management Responsibilities

The Programmes Manager will provide line management and supervision to:

• Project Officers
• Programmes Officers
• Interns and Volunteers

Key Relationships

Primary working relationships include:

• Operations Manager
• Executive Director
• HR and Administration Officer
• Consultants, Contractors, and Associates
• External Partners

Essential Job Accountabilities

Strategy and Vision

• Demonstrate visible leadership and adherence to GrowthAid's core values, principles, and strategy
• Support the Senior Management Team to communicate a clear vision of present and future business and financial plans to team members and stakeholders, translating this into concrete programme budgets and activities
• Support in agenda-setting by prioritizing and organizing activities aligned with organizational objectives