World University Service of Canada Jobs in Ghana

World University Service of Canada Project Director, WAGES Jobs in Ghana


Background:

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to foster human development and global understanding through education and training.
We are a network of professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders who, together, provide opportunities to some of the world’s most disadvantaged youth.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Education

  • A post-graduate university degree in international development, project management or a relevant field.

    Experience and Competencies

  • A minimum of ten years of progressively more responsible assignments related to management of development initiatives;
  • A minimum of five years overseas working experience, preferably in West Africa;
  • Proven knowledge and experience in natural resources management, economic development and local governance;
  • Demonstrated capacity to work in cross-sectoral collaboration;
  • Experience managing volunteers for development considered an asset;
  • Experience working with donor agencies, including a solid understanding of Results Based Management (RBM)

    Language

  • Superior oral and written skills required in English and French. Bilingualism required.

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; World University Service of Canada Project Director, WAGES Jobs in Ghana

    Closing date: 09 Jul 2017




    Canada World Youth Knowledge & Learning Manager Jobs in Ghana

    About EQWIP HUBs

    Do you want to work with a team of energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated to create innovative solutions for sustainable youth livelihoods? If yes, then EQWIP HUBs is the team for you!

    Powered by Canadian leaders in global youth development – Canada World Youth (CWY) and Youth Challenge International (YCI) – the EQWIP HUBs project is a global network that connects Canadian volunteers, youth participants, and international partners through innovative programming in six developing countries.

    Key Responsibilities

    Knowledge Management

  • Lead the adaptation and
    implementation of the overall EQWIP M&E Strategy at the country level in close collaboration with the M&E Lead and key project stakeholders (volunteers, partners, youth participants)
  • Ensure program quality through implementation of activity-specific review systems, comprehensive M&E systems, and staff development
  • Provide management for the implementation of the HUB M&E system, working closely with other staff, consultants, youth and partners
  • Contribute to the development of the knowledge management system including development of context-appropriate tools and activities
  • Develop results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers and presentations for various audiences as needed
  • Assure that knowledge about the project’s achievements (expected and unexpected) are documented and shared with the appropriate stakeholders by researching and collecting content and stories.

    Qualifications

  • Applicant must be a Citizen of Ghana
    University Diploma
  • 5 to 7 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, training, and knowledge management.
  • Passion, understanding and ability to utilize measurement to improve programming
  • Understanding of and experience with participatory training techniques
  • A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, implementing and monitoring training plans
  • Ability to gather and organize information and resources, compile data, and to synthesize
  • knowledge from diverse sources of information.
  • Experience in planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting and reporting
  • Proven ability to manage and provide ongoing training and support on M&E to diverse staff and personnel
  • Knowledge, previous experience or interest in applying IT and social media to learning and M&E
  • Data Analysis skill using SPSS and EXCEL

    How to Apply:

    Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to hr@eqwiphubs.org with “Knowledge & Learning Manager (Ghana) ” in the subject line. Applications will not be considered beyond the deadline.

    Closing date: 07 Jul 2017

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