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 fund raising and new projects acquisition
• Support research / studies, learning and communication
• Support IRC thematic reporting

Qualification Required & Experience General Requirements and knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of 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 availability of funds

Location: Accra How To Apply For The Job Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with the following documents to the email below:

• A detailed CV that includes a reliable telephone number and email address and contacts of three referees
• Photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualifications

ghana@ircwash.orgOr Can Send Application ToThe Administrative OfficerIRC GhanaP.O.Box CT 9531Cantonments, AccraClosing Date: 22 August, 2025 <