Program Manager Jobs in Ghana

Organization: Sightsavers
Location: Accra, Ghana (multi-country programme coverage across Africa & South Asia)
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply

🌍 About the Organization

Sightsavers is an international development organisation working in over 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support inclusive health systems. The organisation focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), disability inclusion, and sustainable public health programming across Africa and South Asia.

📌 Job Overview

The Programme Officer will support planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of NTD programmes across multiple countries. The role ensures strong alignment with donor agreements, WHO guidelines, and organisational standards while strengthening reporting, compliance, and programme impact.

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🎯 Key Responsibilities

Programme Planning & Management

• Support development of annual plans and budgets for NTD programmes
• Ensure alignment with donor funding and grant agreements
• Coordinate programme delivery across multiple countries

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Produce timely, high-quality, evidence-based reports
• Maintain programme learning and documentation systems
• Support donor compliance and reporting requirements

Technical Support & Coordination

• Work with country and regional directors on implementation
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building support
• Ensure adoption of WHO and global best practices

Risk & Compliance

• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures
• Ensure safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion standards
• Strengthen accountability and value-for-money principles

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🧑‍💼 Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in programme/project management (NGO or development sector)
• Strong experience in multi-country project delivery
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable:

• Experience in public health or NTD programmes
• Experience working in complex, high-pressure environments
• Ability to translate strategy into practical implementation

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🌐 Working Environment

The role is based in Accra and involves coordination with multiple countries across Africa and South Asia. It requires strong collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in a matrix management structure.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Sightsavers has zero tolerance for harassment and abuse
• All candidates undergo strict background checks
• Equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity and inclusion

This position is ideal for experienced development professionals passionate about public health programmes, disability inclusion, and impactful multi-country project delivery.