Project Manager at ActionAid Ghana (AAG)

About ActionAid Ghana (AAG)

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty. ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid, is seeking an experienced and self-motivated professional to fill this position.

Position Details

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Directorate: Programmes, Campaigns & Innovations
• Salary Level: SM 4
• Reports to: Head of Programmes, Campaigns and Innovation
• Location: Accra, with regular trips to project sites in the Volta Region
• Direct Reports: Project Officers and other project staff
• Duration: 16 months with the possibility of renewal for an additional 18 months, contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, accountability, and coordination of the Climate Adaptation Project, including stakeholder engagements, in line with the donor contract, to achieve the stated results of the project.

The role will oversee project coordination, undertake national advocacy, maintain regular consultations and communication, reporting, and provide scheduled feedback to relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Work with relevant national and decentralized structures, movements, traditional and religious authorities, women's groups, youth groups, people's organizations, local partners, and other collaborators to ensure project outcomes influence inter-agency cooperation on climate action and gender equality
• Develop annual critical pathways to ensure the project implementation plan leads to expected outcomes and is consistent with the Priorities and Key Result Areas of the ActionAid Ghana (AAG) Country Strategy Plan (CSP)
• Develop elaborate project strategies