{"id":52304,"date":"2020-10-27T09:43:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T09:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=52304"},"modified":"2020-10-27T09:43:21","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T09:43:21","slug":"youth-empowerment-synergy-yes-ghana-current-recruitment-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/youth-empowerment-synergy-yes-ghana-current-recruitment-2020.html","title":{"rendered":"Youth Empowerment Synergy (YES-Ghana) Current Recruitment 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Field Coordinator \u2013 Asikuma<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. of Positions One<\/strong>
\nSector:<\/strong>\u00a0Programme Administration
\nEmployment Category:<\/strong>\u00a0Fixed Term
\nEmployment Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Full-Time
\nContract Duration:<\/strong>\u00a0One year, renewable
\nOpen to Expatriates:<\/strong>\u00a0No
\nReports to:<\/strong>\u00a0Project Manager
\nStart Date:<\/strong>\u00a01st December 2020
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Asikuma, Central Region<\/p>\n

About us:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Youth Empowerment Synergy (YES-Ghana) is an ECOSOC-accredited NGO at the forefront of youth development policy, practice and research in Ghana. For more than 15 years, we have provided tailored skills training for youth, leading to improvements in their leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and life planning skills. Through our service delivery, we have provided education, skills training, and technical support to thousands of youth and helped them transition to self and wage employment. Our research has contributed to filling the gap in youth data and the evidence base for public policy. And, we continue to use our national appeal and grassroots constituency, through our Voices of Youth Coalition, to advocate and campaign for youth-inclusive policies at all levels. We are entering an exciting phase of growth at YES-Ghana and are looking for new people to help take us forward.<\/p>\n

Purpose of the role:<\/strong><\/p>\n

YES-Ghana is an implementing partner for the Adwuma Pa project led by CARE International. The project aims at empowering vulnerable women and girls in the cocoa supply chain in 80 communities in 4 Municipal\/District Assemblies in three regions in Ghana. The Municipal\/District assemblies are Bibiani- Anhwiaso-Bekwai in the Western North Region; Asunafo North Municipality and Tano South<\/p>\n

Municipality in Bono East Region and Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in the Central Region. YES-Ghana is leading on the identification and training of girls aged 15 \u2013 17 years in competency based, vocational and technical skills and linkages to financial support. YES-Ghana is recruiting a Field Coordinators to work in Asikuma Odoben Brakwa district to coordinate all field and administrative activities in the project communities. The Field Coordinator has administrative oversight of all activities of Trainers and Volunteers including operations, communications, programmes, data management and finance. The Field Coordinator will be based in the project district with occasional travel to the YES-Ghana head office when required. The Field Coordinator reports to the Project Manager.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Programmes<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lead the development of workplans to be submitted to Project Manager, and ensure that all Trainers and volunteers are aware of the daily, weekly and monthly plans for field activities
\n\u2022 Submit weekly and monthly reports to Project Manager
\n\u2022 Keep well-informed at all times of the whereabouts of all trainers and their movements
\n\u2022 Plan all logistics and review training plans with trainers before the delivery of soft skills training
\n\u2022 Monitor the implementation of the training by the trainers
\n\u2022 Review training sessions and provide coaching for all the trainers
\n\u2022 Identify and register master-crafts persons who will provide technical vocational training for girls
\n\u2022 Profile project participants according to their vocational skills aspirations
\n\u2022 Match participants to master-crafts persons
\n\u2022 Link project participants to financial services
\n\u2022 Collate weekly and monthly figures and report to Project Manager; track progress towards targets
\n\u2022 Compile referral lists; process and submit data in digital and paper formats
\n\u2022 Keep records of key community contacts; file paper work and other record keeping Operations
\n\u2022 Support in the recruitment of trainers for the project
\n\u2022 Lead on the screening activities and mobilisation events in the project designated communities
\n\u2022 Recruit volunteers for the project
\n\u2022 Monitor use of ADWUMA PA materials and equipment, e.g. Brochures, posters, T-shirts, banners and other equipment.
\n\u2022 Receive and report issues with the database.<\/p>\n

Internal and external communications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Serve as key point of contact for Project Manager and other YES-Ghana staff
\n\u2022 Report any issues arising in the field to Project Manager
\n\u2022 Liaise with Project Manager regarding new groups starting, training venues, logistics and any other issues relating to training
\n\u2022 Send photos and other social media content to Project Manager<\/p>\n

Finances<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Plan ahead for financial needs and submit requests for funds for administrative and field activities in advance
\n\u2022 Manage field expenses, and be responsible for accounting and reconciliation of funds
\n\u2022 Keep monies safe and secure, including both funds for administrative and field activities as well as deposits from youth<\/p>\n

Other duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Other duties may be required from time to time, including responsibilities which require work on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu (TOIL) may be taken<\/p>\n

Qualification Required and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 A minimum of two years professional experience in undertaking community work and\/or youth-focussed activities.
\n\u2022 Experience in mobilising young people highly desired.
\n\u2022 Field research experience desirable, including conducting surveys and interviews.
\n\u2022 Experienced in providing active participant-centred training
\n\u2022 Experience in maintaining accurate project records, data entry or updating electronic databases a must.
\n\u2022 Experience in riding a motorcycle with valid licence A<\/p>\n

Skills & Personal Attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Strong communication, interpersonal and people management skills.
\n\u2022 Skills and commitment in building rapport with youth participants including ability to motivate others, as well as patience and empathy for marginalised youth from disadvantaged communities.
\n\u2022 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with subordinates, other staff, project participants and partners, as well as other stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
\n\u2022 Resourceful and able to deal with new or difficult situations, with good decision-making skills and sound judgement in resolving issues and problems.
\n\u2022 Good organisation and time management skills, confident managing multiple tasks at a time.
\n\u2022 Numerate and IT literate, with ability to use a complex Participant Management Database.
\n\u2022 Excellent attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and good information management skills.
\n\u2022 Fluency in English and Twi\/Fante?
\n\u2022 Extensive knowledge of the local operating environment and familiarity with a variety of local communities in the respective communities.
\n\u2022 Willing to travel to different communities within and around assigned district\/municipality.
\n\u2022 A flexible approach to work \u2013 work during evenings and at weekends may be required.
\n\u2022 Passion and commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women
\n\u2022 Ability to work to high ethical standards and to uphold YES-Ghana\u2019s guiding values and principles.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Applicants must be resident in Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in the Central Region
\n\u2022 Applicants must have no criminal record
\n\u2022 Applicants must have no history of abuse of children and youth
\n\u2022 Background checks will be conducted before an offer of employment
\n\u2022 Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply<\/p>\n

Salary & benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Competitive salary structure
\n\u2022 Accra Cost of Living allowance
\n\u2022 13th month salary
\n\u2022 SSNIT contributions
\n\u2022 Medical and dental cover
\n\u2022 Group Personal Accident cover
\n\u2022 Time off in lieu (TOIL)
\n\u2022 Annual leave
\n\u2022 Sick leave
\n\u2022 Parental leave (maternal and paternal)
\n\u2022 2 weeks Christmas and New Year break
\n\u2022 Professional development initiatives<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please submit a one-page motivation letter and an updated CV to:<\/p>\n

jobs@yesghana.org<\/strong>. Please use Field Coordinator \u2013 Asikuma as the subject line of your email. Be sure to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the qualifications, skills and experience requirements for this role. Due to capacity constraints, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a031 October, 2020<\/p>\n

Funding is provided by the United States Department of Labor \/Bureau of International Labor Affairs under cooperative agreement number IL?32741-18-75K. 100 percentage of the total costs of the project or program is financed with federal funds, for a total of $5 million. This material does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the United States Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the United States Government.<\/p>\n

YES-Ghana is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. YES-Ghana has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the organisation, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and processes, and discrimination. YES-Ghana also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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