Posted on :
10 Feb, 2020
10 Feb, 2020
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
SNV currently aims more explicitly for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralised management. Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world.
For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org
Overview of the Project
SNV has been present in Ghana since 1992. SNV has recently been awarded funding from the European Union for the implementation of a Trust Fund project, which aims to promote employment, entrepreneurship and support the greening of businesses for sustainable and climate-resilient local economies in Ghana.
The project is currently seeking applicants for a full-time position for
Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills Development Advisor
The position is based in Kumasi, Ghana
Job Description
Job Title: Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills Development Advisor
SNV currently seeks a full-time Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills Development Advisor for the EU Trust Fund project. The Advisor will be responsible for the region’s Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills Development components of the project, and will work in coordination with the National Skills Development Specialist. The Advisor will work closely with project partners, service providers and sub-contractors, respectively in the Ashanti region.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the key responsibilities of the Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills Development Advisor will include the following:
– the formulation of selection criteria for service recipients (youth, women and returning migrants), in consultation with project partners and project team members in the regions of intervention;
– the selection of service recipients to participate in the Skills Development programme.
Qualifications
o Entrepreneurship/private sector development;
o inclusive business/market-based models;
o multiple stakeholder facilitation, public-private partnerships;
o innovative solutions (digital, circular economy);