Youth Challenge International Careers 2011

Program Coordinator

Location: Accra with extensive travel to the Eastern and Western Regions

Program Development:

• In conjunction with the Program Manager, design and implement programming opportunities with new and existing partners
• In conjunction with the Ghana team, implement the annual program work-plans
• Assist in the development of in-country projects/initiatives and create job descriptions, community descriptions and program descriptions for volunteers based on the annual program work-plan
• Enhance the capacity of existing partners using a strategic approach to training and development
• Support the Ghana program with a commitment to best practice in youth-focused programming

Program Coordination:

• Facilitate and support relationships between YCI staff, volunteers, partners and peer educators by providing leadership and oversight of programs and partner relations
• Collaborate directly with staff and volunteers to implement and report on program activities
• Follow all YCI and donor finance policies and procedures and ensure accurate receipt tracking and timely submission to the Operations Officer
• Maintain regular and ongoing communications with staff, volunteers and partners in Ghana and YCI head office in Toronto

Volunteers:

• Provide logistical support for the volunteer program in Ghana, including transportation, volunteer stipends, lodging and other duties as assigned
• Coordinate  the welcome orientation and debrief sessions for volunteers and prepare related materials
• Ensure that volunteers are appropriately supported in their programming activities, either in person or by telephone
• Enforce YCI policies and risk management protocols

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to for the efficient collection of information relating to project outputs and outcomes.
• Provide training and support to volunteers on implementation of tools
• Support volunteers in completing YCI and donor reports

 

Required Skills or Experience