Volunteer Internationally with WUSC | Business Development Advisor | Ghana
Description
*** Please note that this position is open to only Canadian citizens and permanent residents.***
Are you passionate about youth development? Do you have Business Development skills to share?
As the Business Development Advisor with Africa Business Center for Developing Education (ABCDE) in Accra, Ghana, you will support the organization in accessing potential international, regional, national and sub-national funding sources to improve youth access to quality education and employment opportunities.
Apply now to support the economic empowerment of youth in Ghana!
*Roles and Responsibilities
-Support in the development of creating concept notes, promotion of business ideas, and proposal writing to potential donors in the youth education and employment sectors
-Assist the team in relationship building with potential private and institutional donors to receive sustainable funding
-Assist in the development of training modules for youth on educational funding prospects available at the national, regional, and international levels
-Collaborate with the team to organize public events and networking opportunities between students and public institutions
-Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
-Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender-sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits
-Support the organization to consider meaningful inclusion of program participants
-Participate in pre-assignment training
-Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have to report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public -Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and up to 2 years after to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities
-Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and support to achieve the fundraising goal
-Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.
*Experience and Qualifications
-Degree in Business Administration, Management, International development or a related field
-Experience in promoting business ideas
-Ability to produce analytical reports
-Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
-A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
-Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
-Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
-Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
-Written and oral fluency in English.
How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
-Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
-Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
-In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
-Language training in country of assignment, where required
-Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
-Airfare to and from the assignment country
-Visa/work permit
-Pre-departure medical exam
-Health insurance
-Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
-Criminal record verification
-Vacation leave entitlement
-Debriefing after completion of assignment
-An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
How will the organization benefit?
To help graduates become more employable, this pan-african organization is helping youth prepare for the world of work through mentorship, internships and scholarships. Mentorship programs enable students to make informed decisions regarding their career and academic success through engagement with large groups of students, medium-sized groups specialising in a field of interest or one-on-one mentorships on a longer-term basis. Internships provide students and young graduates with opportunities to gain practical knowledge and bridge the gap between educational systems and the world of work. These services expose young people to a broad range of work-readiness skills such as computer literacy, basic comportment, world outlook, written and spoken English, numeracy, punctuality, attention to details, client responsiveness, productivity, time management, exposure to modern culture, and general attitude to work. These services introduce students to negotiating skills, personal development skills, ICT skills, time management skills, decision-making skills, numeracy and literacy skills, positive work ethics, confidence, leadership interpersonal skills and teamwork etc.
Volunteer location:
Accra, Ghana
WUSC
Contact
2-3-weeks
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