Planning and Management: 

• Leading and providing technical expertise in lobbying, advocacy and effective policy implementation to increase girls and young women participation in decision making and leadership.
• Develop annual action plans and budgets based on the She Leads Theory of Change and results framework.
• Support CSO partner organizations in the She Leads programme in developing their annual action plans.
• Provide effective and efficient leadership and management of entire project team, maintain strong project team.

Implementation: 

• Implement the lobby and advocacy actions identified in the annual plan, particularly those directed at national stakeholders.
• Building and sustaining effective relationships with related She Leads stakeholders (Government, NGOs, CSOs, media, private sector, etc.) and interacting with them at different stages of the project implementation;
• Identifying opportunities to influence policy and practices of stakeholders (by, for example, showcasing project results and best practices);
• Building strategic networks with other CSO actors who are involved in national advocacy related to gender-based violence and economic exclusion;
• Supporting the districts and LNGOs in monitoring of national policies and programs around issues of gender-based violence and economic exclusion of girls and young women;
• Conducting research and disseminating the findings;
• Writing and submitting girls and women’s rights and Protection related write ups for publication to share with internal and external audience quarterly;
• Assisting other project staff of Plan International Ghana and the LNGO partners in the implementation of their actions at regional/district) level;
• Implementing the capacity development support provided to the LNGO partners in the She Leads programme (in order to enhance their capacity for effective advocacy and improve their performance);
• Coordinating the project activities (advocacy, lobbying, capacity development support and research) implemented by Plan International Ghana with She Leads Consortium partners (DCI and Women Aspire Ghana) and with LNGO partners;
• Liaising with the Gender and Communications Specialists to prepare Communication and Information materials for project advocacy to promote equal rights for girls and young women;

Budgeting and Financial Control: 

• Monitor funding commitments, project spending against budget, preparations, submission of required progress and financial reports on regular basis;
• Support resource allocation process and ensure appropriate controls are maintained at all levels;
• Ensure financial process comply with relevant sections of financial Manual and other partnership standards;

Monitoring: 

• Actively monitors the project implementation through field visits, exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential risks and work for timely decisions to resolve issues;
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting on the progress of the She Leads program (against output and outcome targets);
• Lead technical Support team meetings to discuss work progress and develop appropriate strategies to ensure the attainment of project objectives.

Capacity Development & Relationships: 

Through participatory approaches, the project manager will provide capacity development and ongoing coaching to local women’s rights and GYW-led organizations. Cultivating strong and respectful relationships with women’s rights and GYW-led organizations will be an essential component of this accountability.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience managing Advocacy programmes for Girls and Young Women (GYW)
• University degree in Education, Development studies, Gender Studies, Development Economics or similar related or relevant fields, although other degrees will be considered in light of candidate’s experience.
• Master’s degree in Development Studies or relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years field experience with NGOs in developing countries
• Experience in gender development projects and familiarity with the girls’ education sector in Ghana
• Previous experience of budget management within donor funded project
• Experience working in Ghana, especially in urban areas

Key skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management skills and experience managing donor funded projects
• Highly functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other ICT skills required
• People management skills and experience in line managing teams of 7+ staff
• Skills and experience in external stakeholder engagement including donors, government and private sector and experiences with coordination of multi-stakeholder forums
• Skills in report writing and monitoring and evaluation

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter and team player with high standards
• Ability to multi task and work under some level of pressure
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and with multi- and interdisciplinary teams