Programme Officer - IRC Ghana


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Job Introduction

IRC Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the job position of Programme Officer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in project development and implementation
  • Manage and coordinate projects with partners
  • Provide content expertise/leadership for water, sanitation and hygiene service delivery
  • Oversee smooth implementation of short to medium term projects in accordance with their respective planning, approaches and timelines
  • Coordinate field activities, monitor project outcomes and track impact at district and sector level
  • Support the IRC Ghana business development for fundraising and new project acquisition
  • Support research/studies, learning and communication
  • Support IRC thematic reporting


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Qualification Required & Experience

General Requirements and knowledge / Experience

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Good basic knowledge and understanding of the main concepts and trends in the water, situation and hygiene (WASH) sector.
  • Relevant experience of research (design, data analysis and reporting writing) and policy analysis
  • Demonstrate experience in learning, knowledge management and networking
  • Proven field work coordination experience
  • Fluent in English and preferable one local language spoken in the Ahafo Region and good writing skills
  • Willing to work in a district and travel nationally and internationally
  • Experience in working in a district is an added advantage
  • Understanding of project management will be an added advantage
  • Proven project management experience

Contract Period:

The candidate will initially be offered a one-year contract including six-month’s probation. The contract is renewable subject to good performance and the availability of funds

Location: Accra

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