Are you confident, interested in youth development, and willing to work with young people? Do you have an interest in promoting the concerns of young people? Do you want to help inspire young people to take positive action?
A challenging opportunity has arisen as a result of our Executive Director’s temporary leave of absence. We are therefore please to advertise a vacancy for an Acting Executive Director.
The overarching objective of the job is to take overall responsibility for leading and co-coordinating YPWC’s activities. The Acting Executive Director will provide strong leadership to YPWC’s team of staff and volunteers, as well as manage resources to ensure that the implementation of programmes meets the required objectives within the agreed time and budget frames. They will act under the direct supervision of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Acting Executive Director will be expected to take on the following roles and responsibilities:
Initiating and developing resourcing strategies, management practice and thematic projects related to youth;
Planning, reviewing and monitoring work linked to youth, migration, environment and development and writing concept notes/funding proposals;
Working and networking with local, regional and continental partners;
Representing YPWC in different forums at policy levels and providing leadership;
Submission, on time, of narrative mission and quarterly reports that support financial statements;
Delegation of authority and roles to staff and volunteer members of the team;
Other terms and conditions of employment will apply.
Key Competencies/Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
A minimum education of undergraduate degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration
Programme design and proposal writing skills
Good fundraising skills
Research skills
Report-writing skills
Excellent financial management skills
Proven high level of analytical skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with a proactive attitude
Good team player and ability to develop a sound working relationship with colleagues of different cultural and professional backgrounds;
Fluent in English and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of youth and development issues is a plus.
Duty Post, Duration and Fee
The eight month assignment will be based in Kumasi, Ghana. The position will start on Monday 4th December 2009, although this is open to negotiation if required. This part-time position is voluntary, meaning the successful candidate will NOT be paid a monthly salary. However, project and organisational related expenditure will be catered for.
How to Apply
If you feel you have the required skills and competences to handle the position, please send your CV and a cover letter to vip@ypwc.org on or by 15th November 2009. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
For more information about YPWC please visit: www.ypwc.org
