{"id":41723,"date":"2019-10-07T08:46:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T08:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=41723"},"modified":"2019-10-07T08:46:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-07T08:46:36","slug":"ghana-national-association-of-the-deaf-vacancies-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/ghana-national-association-of-the-deaf-vacancies-2019.html","title":{"rendered":"Ghana National Association of the Deaf Vacancies 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GNAD is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.\u00a0 GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at facilitating access to public goods and services for the deaf communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Project Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position at its national secretariat, Accra:<strong>\u00a0Sign Language Officer \u2013 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sign Language Officer will under the supervision of the director:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate the sign language component of the Project<\/li>\n<li>Work directly and in partnership with the University of Cape Coast Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting team<\/li>\n<li>Develop quarterly, bi-annual and annual work plan for Sign Language advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Conduct and coordinate training of regional sign language tutors<\/li>\n<li>Work in partnership with the University of Cape Coast for the screening of applicants for the diploma in SL interpreting<\/li>\n<li>Serve as liaison officer and coordinate all national level sign language programmes<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate the Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting programme at UCC<\/li>\n<li>Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director<\/li>\n<li>Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities<\/li>\n<li>Be responsible for the development of visual teaching and learning materials and assessment of Ghanaian Sign Language Interpreters<\/li>\n<li>Lead in the development of standardized Ghanaian Sign Language Curriculum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, education, linguistic, or human rights<\/li>\n<li>At least 5 years\u2019 work experiences in education or related field<\/li>\n<li>Excellent command of the Ghanaian Sign Language<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of NGO environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working knowledge of the Ghanaian Sign Language as instructor or tutor<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision<\/li>\n<li>Ability to innovate independently and within the project logic in order to achieve results<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical, sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication, excellent inter-personal skills and ability to meet deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"how-to-apply\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To apply for the position, please submit your application, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copy of academic certificates to the Executive Director:\u00a0<strong>gnadeaf@yahoo.com.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please ensure that your CV and application clearly demonstrate how you meet the experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Please provide also a written statement (not more than 2 pages long) detailing reason why you think you should be appointed.<\/li>\n<li>Salary expectations may be mentioned in the letter of application but the final salary is determined by the project budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For further enquiries, please email the Executive Director:<strong>\u00a0gnadeaf@yahoo.com<\/strong>\u00a0by 10th October, 2019 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in Accra<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GNAD is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.\u00a0 GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at 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