Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reporting to: Executive Director
Start Date: June 2016
Duration of Contract: One year (renewable)
Salary and Conditions: Negotiable

About Us:

•   Established in 2001, the Youth Empowerment Synergy (YES-Ghana) is an ECOSOC-accredited NGO which is at the forefront of youth development policy, practice and research in Ghana. At YES-Ghana, we work to realise a vision: a world where every young person has a real chance to benefit from and participate in the development processes at local, national and international levels. Our mission is to promote policies and develop initiatives that help youth succeed in becoming life-long learners, productive members of society, materially sufficient and self-respecting citizens.

Overall Purpose:

•   YES-Ghana is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Manager for its new flagship initiative, the Skills Emporium. The Manager, Skills Emporium will also double as team lead for Training and Capacity Building within the organisation, thereby overseeing a range of training and capacity building activities across YES-Ghana’s projects and programmes. The Manager will also support YES-Ghana’s training and capacity building agenda by building a sustainable business model for the Skills Emporium, bringing new partners on board, and espousing new innovation that projects YES-Ghana’s reputation as a leader in skills training and development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Oversee the development and implementation of a medium-term strategy for the Skills Emporium in line with market research, business targets, policies and standards
•   Leading to the development, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of courses, materials and related services, to meet the needs of clients and stakeholders
•   Developing and testing new delivery models and sharing of best practices
•   Developing the product portfolio in line with market research
•   Leading the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with key players in the skills building space locally and internationally
•   Managing the day-to-day running of the Skills Emporium
•   Ensuring that Skills Emporium meets learner needs and expectations
•   Provide on-going technical assistance to youth groups to ensure their ability to develop, refine, and deliver appropriate trainings
•   Support the implementation of the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approach
•   Ensuring that training programmes meet international quality standards and organisational expectations
•   Maintaining good relationships with training participants and colleagues
•   Line managing of trainers to corporate standards and act as duty officer as required
•   Manage financial allocations and expenditures according to delegated authority and ensure timely payments in accordance with YES-Ghana’s financial management policy

Qualification Required & Experience

Education and Experience

•   Advanced degree in relevant field; significant related work experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
•   Minimum five years of demonstrated experience leading skills training and capacity building activities
•   Minimum five years of demonstrated experience working with youth in local environments; experience working with vulnerable and minority groups a plus
•   English fluency required; fluency in major Ghanaian languages is an added advantage
•   Excellent writing and oral communication skills
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel

Personal Attributes

•   High integrity and strong attention to detail
•   Proven ability to establish priorities and to plan, organise, coordinate and monitor own work plan and provide advice and supervision to others
•   Resourcefulness, sound judgment and decision-making skills. Demonstrated sound judgment in resolving issues/problems
•   Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, project participants and partners, as well as others
•   High level of professional, people management and human relations skills
•   Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision
•   Professional and independent working style, highly motivated and well-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
•   Professional demeanour. Able to present a professional image of the organisation at all times.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a one-page motivation letter and a recent CV bearing your contact details and two references to:-

jobs@yesghana.org

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Be sure to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. Due to capacity constraints, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2016