Job Vacancy For Project Coordinator

Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD)

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Vacancy For Project CoordinatorGNAD is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at facilitating access to public goods and services for the deaf communities.Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the following position at its national secretariat, Accra: Project Coordinator -1Main responsibilitiesThe Project coordinator will:
  • Design and initiate the implementation of GNAD-DDL project activities in accordance with project logic and timelines
  • Develop and implement strategies and mechanisms that facilitates inclusion of deaf people
  • Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director
  • Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities
  • Coordinate all organization's advocacy towards the recognition of Ghanaian Sign Language
  • Provide direct supervision to Regional Coordinators in 16 regions
  • Co-ordinate and carry out preparations visits to partners
  • Assist the regional coordinators in organising regional and district level trainings and capacity building activities, both remotely and on-spot
  • Provide technical assistance and advocacy towards mainstreaming of the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing
  • Other tasks required by the GNAD Executive Director
Qualification Required & Experience
  • A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in human rights, Social Sciences, international development or a subject directly relevant to the position
  • At least 5 years' experience working in NGO and similar position
Position Specifications
  • Good knowledge of human rights mechanisms, Ghanaian legal frameworks, and knowledge about disability/deaf issues
  • Good working knowledge of Ghana's Persons with Disability Act, the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as well as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think strategically and creatively
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision
  • Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
  • Strong understanding and proven experience of budgeting principles and financial management
  • Good analytical and reporting writing skills
  • Knowledge of Ghanaian Sign Language is an asset
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobTo apply for the position, please submit your application, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copy of academic certificates to the Executive Director:gnadeaf@yahoo.com
  • Please ensure that your CV and application clearly demonstrate how you meet the experiences.
  • Please provide also a written statement (not more than 2 pages long) detailing reason why you think you should be appointed.
  • Salary expectations may be mentioned in the letter of application but the final salary is determined by the project budget.
For further enquiries, please email the Executive Director:gnadeaf@yahoo.comClosing Date: 10 October, 2019Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in Accra

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