Job Vacancies at SOS Children’s Villages Ghana – 6 Positions
SOS Children's Villages Ghana is a child welfare organisation that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons to fill the following positions:
1.) Finance Officer
2.) Social Worker
3.) Project Coordinator
4.) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
5.) Accountant
6.) Procurement Advisor
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Finance Officer
Job Summary
• The Successful applicant will be required to prepare monthly Bank/Cash register, Bank Reconciliation statements, prepare budgets and cash flow statements for the projects, prepare monthly budget transfer request, disburse funds to beneficiaries, submit monthly financial returns to the National Office.
• Make entries into the accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and support the preparation of project budgets.
Qualification Required & Experience
The successful applicant must:
• Hold a First Degree in BSc in Administration (Accounting Option) / BCom/ HND Accountancy or level II of relevant accounting Qualification (ICA-Ghana) ACCA
• Have a minimum of 2 years post qualification relevant work experience
• Possess good interpersonal, planning, communication and organisational skills, ability to pay attention to details
• Be computer literate. (Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & capable of using an accounting based software)
• Have a sound appreciation of office administration and accounting procedures
• Be prepared to work for long hours
Location: Awutu-Senya
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:
The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North
Or email to:
human.resource@sosghana.org
Closing Date: 25 February, 2022
2.) Social Worker
Job Summary
• Under the leadership of the Project Coordinator, the social worker will support project development in the field of family strengthening in line with the approved concept note, logframe and budget.
• He/she will be responsible to support children who were trafficked being reintergrated into their families and those at risk of being trafficked and will lose the care of their biological family
• This includes direct work with the children, caregivers and communities, based on the professional social work practice, ethic, values to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community
• He/she is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the family development plans with the active participation of children and caregivers
Qualification Required & Experience
• Hold a first Degree in social worker, sociology, economics or community development
• Have a minimum of a 2 years experience in child development and project management
• Possess positive and professional approach, highly organised, able to work independently, use initiative and keep commitments
• Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Strategic thinker combined with practical "can do" attitude
• Possess strong supervisory, organisational and time management skills with precision to meet deadlines
• Must be knowledgeable in Child Rights and Child Safe Guarding practices
• Team player & ability to cooperate with Heads of departments and projects
Location: Awutu-Senya & Ada
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:
The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North
Or email to:
human.resource@sosghana.org
Closing Date: 25 February, 2022
3.) Project Coordinator
Job Summary
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating our "Protecting the Future" Project in the Awutu-Senya and the Ada West districts in the Tema Programme location.
• In particular, s/he coordinates project implementation according to the project proposal and the result based management (RBM) approach, including monitoring and reporting (prepare/compile and defend both narrative progress reports and financial reports) and development of short stories for the donor.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Hold a First Degree in Development Studies, Social sciences, Economics, Management or related discipline. 2nd Degree is an added advantage
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in direct project management, monitoring and evaluation within a development context.
• Experience working on Child Labour and Child trafficking related projects, community-based organisation and local authorities is essential.
• Knowledge of donor management is an asset
• Have a thorough understanding & exposure to project design and development, project management / project cycle management, budgeting and budget management
• Have knowledge of the local employment opportunities and challenges
• Possess positive and professional approach, highly organised, leadership ability and innovation, flexible, self-drive and ability to work very fast and under strict deadlines keeping commitments
• Possess strong coordination and team management ability, report writing skills (both physical and financial) on timely basis
• Have excellent analytical skills with ability to analyse issues within local and global contexts
• Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Strategic thinker combined with proactical "Can do" attitude
Location: Awutu-Senya
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:
The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North
Or email to:
humanresource@sosghana.org
Closing Date: 25 February, 2022
4.) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Qualification Required & Experience
• Hold a first Degree in Statistics, Development Planning, Project Management, Sociology, Economics or Community Development
• Have a minimum of 2 years of direct experience in executing Monitoring and Evaluation activities for donor-funded programmes
• Experience should include ability in conducting assessments and surveys, proposal devleopment, programme design, developing key performance indicators, logical framework, data analysis using industry standard analytical tools, monitoring and evaluation plans
• Demonstrate familiarity with and understanding od qualitative and quantitative methodologies that incorporate rigorous statistical methods
• Demonstrated skill in statistical analysis and management information systems
• Have proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, SPSS, XLSTAT, STATA, NVIVO or other industry recognised statistical and analytical software
• Strong analytical decision making and problem solving skills
• Possess an understanding of results based management
• Demonstrated ability to write results based progress reports
• Possess positive and professional approach, Highly organised, able to work independently use initiative and keep commitments
• Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Strategic thinker combined with practical "can do" attitude
• Possess strong supervisory, organisational and time management skills with precision to meet deadlines
• Must be knowledgeable in Child Rights and Child Safe Guarding Practices
• Team player & ability to cooperate with Heads of departments and projects
Location: Asiakwa
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:
The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North
Or email to:
humanresource@sosghana.org
Closing Date: 25 February, 2022
5.) Accountant
Job Summary
• The successful applicant will be required to review all Bank Reconciliation Statements, Support preparation of Budgets and Cash Flow Statements
Qualification Required & Experience
The successful applicant must
• Hold a First degree in BSc Administration (Accounting Option) BComm or Level II of relevant accounting Qualification (ICA Ghana)/ACCA
• Have a minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant work experience.
• Possess good interpersonal, planning. communication and organisational skills; ability to pay attention to details
• Must be computer literate. (Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word & capable of using an accounting based software).
• Have a sound appreciation of office administration and accounting procedures
• Be prepared to work for long hours
• Possess understanding of Result-Based Management (RBM) Finance
• Must be knowledgeable in Child Rights and Child Safe Guarding Practices
REQUIREMENT
• Make payments by verifying documentation;
• Prepare financial reports of programmes; Submit Monthly Financial Reports.
• Update: Fixed Assets Register and make entries into the accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV).
• Prepare monthly budgets/actual variance. Ensure & Adhere to financial guidelines and internal controls.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:
The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North
Or email to:
human.resource@sosghana.org
Closing Date: 25 February, 2022
6.) Procurement Advisor
Job Summary
• The ideal candidate will lead our procurement process, spearhead the purchasing process, as well as provide guidance on sourcing for goods and services for the organisation.
• He (she) should also be a logistics expert who will specialise in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the organisation.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
• Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification proven experience managing supply chain operations
Skills
• Have in-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access) Possess good management and leadership skills
• Be a team player with ability to cooperate with Heads of departments and projects
• Be Multi-tasking with strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Be highly organised and detail-oriented
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess good interpersonal, planning and communication skills
• Possess positive and professional approach to work.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and keep commitments
• Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm .
• Be a Strategic thinker combined with practical” can do” attitude
• Must be knowledgeable in Child Rights and Child Safe Guarding Practices
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:
The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North
Or email to:
human.resource@sosghana.org
Closing Date: 25 February, 2022
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