Head of Programmes

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Head of Programmes

Contract: Permanent, full time, 39.5 hours per week

Salary: GHS301,868 – GHS394,894 per annum with excellent benefits

Location: Accra Office: East Legon, Ghana

About WaterAid:

Want to use your skills in Sustainable Programmes Development to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people to work with us to achieve this goal. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid Ghana as Head of Programmes to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The Sustainable Programmes Department (SPD) provides strategic and technical leadership in executing WaterAid Ghana's Program Plans. The department's core responsibilities include program design, delivery, risk mitigation, project implementation, and adaptive management, ensuring alignment with WA Program Quality Standards, PMER Policy, Core Procedures, donor guidelines, and global best practices. SPD is dedicated to designing and implementing high-quality, impactful programs that address the needs of the underprivileged and vulnerable communities.

About the Role:

The Head of Programmes (HOP) provides strategic leadership, direction, and management for the Programmes Department, while serving as a key member of the Senior Management Team. This role is responsible for the successful design, delivery, and impact of all programs under WaterAid Ghana’s Country Program Strategy, ensuring high-quality interventions that address the needs of the poor and vulnerable.

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To be successful, you’ll need: 

Desirable skills


How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and Cover Letter. 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Benefits
As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing. Further benefits information is available from the country of application.

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Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

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