Project Officer
Global Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA)
Product & Project Management
Job Summary
This is a full-time position, ideally suited for a female candidate with strong community engagement and sensitization skills.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
The Successful Candidate Should Have Knowledge and Experience in:
- The local governance system, processes, and popular participation.
- Advocacy and influencing policy change in the areas of Health, Education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Fisheries, and Agriculture, using Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) approaches.
- Linking communities, particularly citizen groups, to engage with duty bearers and service providers.
- Facilitating discussions, advocating for change, reporting on progress, and delivering measurable outcomes.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To qualify for this position, an applicant must have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Local Governance, Development Studies, Economics, Social Work, Community Development, or Public Health.
- At least three years of experience in social work, community work, or NGO operations.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence local governments and allied institutions, particularly in Health, Education, WASH, Fisheries, and Agriculture sectors.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).
- Fluency in Ewe is required; proficiency in the dominant local language or dialect of the project area (South Tongu and Adaklu districts) is an added advantage.
- Outstanding facilitation, writing skills, and a team-oriented attitude.
- Willingness to learn and adhere to safeguarding policies.
- A commitment to gender equality and the well-being of women and persons with disabilities.
- A non-partisan disposition with excellent language and communication skills.
Duty Post: The Project Officer must be willing to reside in Ho or within the project districts, ensuring regular interaction with local communities and authorities.
Reporting Line: The Project Officer will report directly to the Program Manager in Ho.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants (especially females) should submit a signed application letter, CV, and relevant certificates to GLOWA via email: jobsglowaghana@gmail.com not later than Thursday, 5th September 2024.
The application should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Global Action for Women Empowerment
P.O. Box HP 1124 Ho.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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