Youth Challenge International is a leading youth development organization that has programs in East and West Africa, and South and Central America. Our programs focus on three integrated sectors supporting youth health, youth livelihoods and youth leadership. YCI works with local partners and youth as well as volunteers to implement local programs.YCI has been operational in Ghana since 2006.

YOUTH CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL – PROGRAM COORDINATOR- GHANA

Title: Program Coordinator
Location: Koforidua, Ghana
Duration: 12 months
Start: April 1, 2014 (Negotiable)

Background:
Reporting to the Country Manager, Ghana the Program Coordinator will:

Program Development:

•   In conjunction with the Program Manager, design and implement programming opportunities with new and existing partners
•   In conjunction with the Ghana team, implement the annual program work-plans
•   Assist in the development of in-country projects/initiatives and create job descriptions, community descriptions and program descriptions for volunteers based on the annual program work-plan
•   Enhance the capacity of existing partners using a strategic approach to training and development
•   Support the Ghana program with a commitment to best practice in youth-focused programming

Program Coordination:

•   Facilitate and support relationships between YCI staff, volunteers, partners and peer educators by providing leadership and oversight of programs and partner relations
•   Collaborate directly with staff and volunteers to implement and report on program activities
•   Follow all YCI and donor finance policies and procedures and ensure accurate receipt tracking and timely submission to the Operations Officer
•   Maintain regular and ongoing communications with staff, volunteers and partners in Ghana and YCI head office in Toronto

Volunteers:

•   Provide logistical support for the volunteer program in Ghana, including transportation, volunteer stipends, lodging and other duties as assigned
•   Coordinate  the welcome orientation and debrief sessions for volunteers and prepare related materials
•   Ensure that volunteers are appropriately supported in their programming activities, either in person or by telephone
•   Enforce YCI policies and risk management protocols

Monitoring and Evaluation:

•   Ensure monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to for the efficient collection of information relating to project outputs and outcomes.
•   Provide training and support to volunteers on implementation of tools
•   Support volunteers in completing YCI and donor reports

Qualification Required & Experience

•   2+ years community development experience
•   Degree in community development, public health, social science, business or related field
•   2+ years’ experience managing youth development programs
•   Technical expertise in health, private sector development or governance programs with youth considered a strong asset
•   Previous experience working with youth, youth volunteers and peer educators
•   Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
•   Flexible, strong inter-cultural skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location: Koforidua

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a cover letter and CV in a single word or PDF document to:

yciapply@gmail.com

Closing Date: 04 March, 2014

•   YCI will only consider applications from Ghanian citizens.
•   Preference will be given to applicants residing in and around Koforidua.
•   Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview in the first/second week of March 2014.