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Deadline: 26th January 2022
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The VTF Programme is a non-profit organization committed to promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana and the employment of the youth for sustainable livelihood.
Job Description
A Christian-Based NGO committed to employment creation through the promotion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is seeking to employ an energetic young person with a passion for voluntary and development work as a Gender and Entrepreneurship Development Officer.
The successful candidate will work together with a team to ensure the delivery of market-oriented and innovative programmes that would facilitate own- enterprise creation and growth of beneficiary businesses. The office is located in Accra but provides intervention in three regions of Ghana.
Duties
- Support in the development and implementation of gender and HR policies for the organization
- Facilitate partnerships with other civil society organizations and women groups
- Support in the development of training programmes and materials for target groups
- Facilitate training in entrepreneurship to the target groups to improve their income earning capacities
- Initiate innovative programmes to benefit women entrepreneurs in promoting their image and total development
- Document case studies and success stories to be mainstreamed into advocacy for women’s right and support
- Research into gender policies and practices and educate on global and national strategies to promote gender equality and protect women’s rights
- Identify marketing opportunities for women entrepreneurs by assisting in the organization of trade fairs
- Support the development of business ideas and plans for target beneficiaries
- Support enterprise development initiatives of past trainees and graduates
- Follow up on beneficiary businesses and monitor progress and growth
- Develop and review training contents to meet industry relevance
- Engage students/trainees and TVET graduates in development of business pitches/ideas
- Lead the publication of semi-annual newsletter
- Inspire innovation and entrepreneurship in the organization and among the target groups through training
- Perform market research to identify new opportunities for TVET graduates and self-employed target beneficiaries]
Required Skills or Experience
- A good first degree in development studies , social sciences, human resources, marketing , entrepreneurship or related courses
- At least 5 years’ experience working in a development related organization
- A Certificate in gender studies will be an advantage
- Demonstrate understanding of the TVET sector and women issues
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Good communication, facilitation and presentation skills
- Must possess good critical, creative and analytical skills
- Good report writing and research skills
How To Apply