As the Communications and Event Planning Advisor Advisor for the Commission for Technical Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) in Ghana, you will support the commission to increase its visibility through engagement and partnerships with industry and stakeholders in the TVET landscape including development partners in Ghana. 

Apply today to support the empowerment of youth in Ghana! 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Support the corporate affairs directorate in developing public events and outreach strategies in promoting and increasing visibility of Training and Vocational Education and Training 
• Collaborate with the partner by developing an action plan and engaging with various industries and academic players within the Training and Vocational Education and Training landscape 
• Support the promotion of the MY Training and Vocational Education and Training campaign through social media and other communications platforms 
• Support the team in organizing the bi-annual Training and Vocational Education and Training skills competition in Ghana through promotional materials and documentation 
• Support the inclusion of environment sustainability and climate action principles into the program design and engage stakeholders 
• Use a gender equality lens in all stages of proposal writing Support the organization to consider meaningful inclusion of program participants 
• Participate in pre-assignment training Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment.
• Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. 
• Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment 
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. 
• 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. 

• Degree in communications or social sciences or related field Interest in Training and Vocational Education and Training Knowledgeable in social media campaigns 
• Relevant experience in organizing and managing public events 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. 

Project Description 

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.