Job Descriptions
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop outstanding relationships with the Program CEOs and Board Chairs in the Region to ensure optimal engagement and a sense of partnership. Communicate with these individuals on a regular basis to ensure that programs have a current understanding of Program issues, Program achievements and an understanding of regional trends.
- Seek additional counsel from both the President and Managing Director and SOI, the Director, Program Development and Sports SO Africa Region and Africa Region staff whenever necessary to proactively support the Program and help foster interaction across constituencies.
- Customize SOI curriculum, materials and templates to assist Programs with annual planning and evaluation.
- Support implementation and on-going utilization of the PQS (Program Quality Standards) to develop performance and accountability goals for initiatives, services, events and recruitment.
- Will help in the process of transitioning the PQS system to the new Program standards and provide training to Program leadership in understanding the purpose and use of Program standards.
- Support planning and facilitation of orientation and training of new CEOs and Board Chairs. Collaboratively develop a succession plan for staff and board.
- Develop and provide expertise in specific SOI areas including, but not limited to inclusion, governance, board development, outreach strategies, government relations and fundraising.
- Work with SOI Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director on resolving all compliance issues related to accreditation and the General Rules.
- Serve as a key resource for Programs to identify and apply for grants, collaborative fundraising opportunities and government funding.
- Monitor the progress and provide detailed reports on the Program Action Plans and Regional strategic plan and provide guidance to Program leaders in their planning process to conform with the Regional and Global strategic plan.
- Provide guidance and lead World Games application process, registration and will supervise regional program leaders to during the Games.
- Will supervise and provide guidance to 2 Regional athlete leaders in areas of sports.
Required Qualifications:
- Academic qualification that will meet the position and a reasonable number of years of related experience with a non-profit organization or association with strong grass roots and/or constituent based relationship or focus on organizational development, public or social policy.
- Preferred extensive experience managing and leading teams.
- Preferred experience in one of the following: service on a non-profit board; board /staff management and leadership development; board/staff evaluation; creating, facilitating and managing strategic planning; or experience in developing and writing cases for support.
- Preferred: through knowledge and leadership experience with the Special Olympics Movement.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to be creative in designing programs and exacting in their execution.
- Excellent leadership, negotiating and consensus building skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain trust with a wide array of clients and staff
- Appreciation and respect for diversity.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple, competing responsibilities and to lead others
- Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
- Superior written, computer and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to mobilize a team around shared goals. Ability to work in and lead teams that include SOA staff, volunteers, athletes and Program leadership.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
