ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the following position: Global Platform Manager and Training Developer

Role Overview:

• The role exists to provide overall strategic leadership towards the achievement of the Global Platform set targets as well as support the Platform by facilitating and conducting innovative trainings and capacity development for ActionAid, ActionAid Partners, NGO representatives, youth groups and individuals to lead social, political and economic change in Ghana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the implementation of the Global Platform concept in Ghana
• Develop strategic partnerships and networks with (I)NGO and related institutions to promote Global Platform Business modalities, within the agreed AADK Framework
• Identify potential partners in the country/region with whom longer term programme partnerships can be developed.
• Develop key communications materials (online and offline) to promote GP amongst identified and potential partners in Ghana and beyond;
• Develop change stories, success stories and lessons learnt
• Provide guidance and support to development of project concept notes, proposals that focus on youth engagement
• Develop and organize trainings at the Global Platform within the Global Platform framework, e.g. Global Campaign, Global Volunteers and Youth and Governance.
• Develop training manuals, course scripts and detailed evaluations of each course, contributing to the development of Training for Change’s courses and methodologies
• Facilitates and maintains relationships with relevant partners and places for practice, research and field trips, arranging excursions with partners.
• Develop annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the Global Platform office;
• Ensure full and judicious utilization of funds to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualification Required & Experience

• The Candidate must hold at least a Master’s Degree. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years’ relevant Global Platform experience.

Technical:

• Knowledge and experience in developing strategies and plans
• Knowledge and experience in peer to peer learning and participatory training methods
• Experience in financial management
• Experience in managing people
• Experience in designing and facilitating training programmes
• Experience in writing concept notes and project proposals focusing on youth engagement

Personality:

• Integrity
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Tolerance.
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Peoples management
• Confidentiality

Managerial:

• Ability to establish objectives, specific targets and goals
• Ability to plan and work effectively on several tasks as the same time
• Ability to develop cooperation among team members and resolve conflicts
• Ability to develop strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to mobilize, inspire and motivate subordinates, peers and others to achieve results.

Job Circumstances:

This is a two (2) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.

Monthly Base Salary: GHC 4682.00

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:

The Head of HROD/ Administration
P. O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North.

Tel: +233-2443-16392 / +233-2891-09560

Closing Date: 26 January, 2018

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for assessment.

ActionAid Ghana is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.