Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) Recruitment for Project Coordinator

Responsibilities
The 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 facilitate the 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 organizing regional and district level pieces of training 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

Requirements

• 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.

How to Apply

To 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 the 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 inquiries, please email the Executive Director: gnadeaf@yahoo.com by 10th October 2019 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in Accra