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Quality Assurance Specialist

Plan International Ghana

Confidential
  • Minimum Qualification :
  • Experience Level : Entry level
  • Experience Length : No Experience/Less than 1 year

Job Description/Requirements











Plan International Ghana is an International Child Centered Community Development organization that seeks to help excluded/marginalized children realize their full potential. In order to strengthen its Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Unit, Plan International Ghana is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the under mentioned position: Quality Assurance Specialist









Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the position holder is responsible for developing, directing, and coordinating a comprehensive quality assurance programme which supports improvement of the risk management of Plan International Ghana.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and monitors the quality assurance function and programmes
  • Participates in the design, implementation and monitoring of all the processes required in the Quality Assurance work (annual plan, standard working papers, reporting format and protocols) etc.
  • Strengthens the risk managemenr processes in line with the Global and Regional strategy through facilitation of the country risk management plan of actions and monitoring of the Risk register.
  • Follows up on Action-plans agreed between management and external auditors for full compliance and reports progress to country director.
  • Reviews the current internal control systems for its effectiveness and appropriateness to achieve the organisatin's objectives and reports on areas of improvement
  • Performs special confidential tasks assigned by the country director
  • Ensures quality standards are met through review of processes at risk in the annual review plan
  • Monitors action taken by management in response to assurance reviews, ensuring effective follow up.

Critical Skills Required For The Position

Planning and Monitoring Skills:

  • Ability to plan, monitor and perform quality review of assurance engagements on key systems, processes, policies and controls at the Country level

Change Management

  • Ability to influences change within and across the organization to strengthen risk management, accountability and effectiveness, also supports management in improving operations in order to provide a platform for learning across Plan International Ghana.

Relationship Building

  • Ability to builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the conduct of quality assurance engagements and exchange of knowledge on assurance best practices

Qualification Required & Experience

  • First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or its equivalent, with Part II professional qualification
  • Extensive practical experience of at least 5 years in risk-based auditing
  • Knowledge of programme and project implementation is an added advantage
  • At least 3 years experience in similar position with a recognised institution preferably an international NGO

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the email address provided below.

  • Detailed curriculum vitae, stating current and latest posts (With Dates) as well as summary of job responsibilities, together with a cover letter
  • Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification, as well as National Service certificate (if applicable)
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 3 referees (work-related)
  • Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Email: recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

OR Delivered Directly To

Plan International Ghana

Country office,

No. 10 Yiyiwa Street, Abelemkpe

Accra

Closing Date: 31 August, 2016

Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply.










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