Sorry, your search did not match any of our live jobs
We suggest that you:[>
JOB SUMMARY |
|
Company | Oxfam |
Industry | NGO/IGO/INGO |
Category | International... |
Location | Accra |
Job Status | Fixed Term |
Salary | GH¢ |
Education | Qualified |
Experience | 3 years |
Job Expires | Jan 25, 2022 |
Contact | ... |
|
|
Company Profile Oxfam is a rights-based global development organization with more than 70 years of experience in more than 90 countries worldwide. Oxfam’s mission is to end the injustice of poverty and inequality through systemic change and the advancement of political, economic and social rights. Oxfam has been working in Ghana since 1986, managing programs related to food security and livelihoods, universal access to education and healthcare and transparency and accountability in extractive industries (mining, oil and gas). Oxfam’s experience in Ghana and strong partnerships with government institutions, Ghanaian civil society organizations and NGOs supports the delivery of active and innovative programs and advocacy work seeking to improve the livelihoods of Ghanaians and strengthen citizen accountability. Oxfam in Ghana currently works in 11 out of Ghana’s 16 administrative regions. Job Description Background The WEACT project is funded by Global Affairs Canada under the Innovation for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Ghana (IWEEG) programme with the overall aim of enhancing economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive growth for women in Ghana. The initiative is in line with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance policy. Oxfam plays a facilitating, supporting and convening role to ensure the success of this initiative, bringing together seven key partners in a spirit of co-creation: SEND Ghana, Friends of the Nation (FoN), Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF), Tungteiya Women’s Association, Shea Network Ghana, Norsaac and Viamo. Objective of the WEACT Project The project will also increase women’s agency and leadership to become economically empowered through multiple entry points. It will bring together many stakeholders working collaboratively and banking on their strengths and areas of influence to shift gender-related attitudes and behaviours across the agricultural sector. More than 5400 women (ages 18 to 60) will benefit directly from the project by receiving technical and financial support to empower them economically. 1,200 women will participate in dialogue spaces with traditional and religious leaders. 900 women will receive gender-responsive skills-development training, and 60% (540) of them will receive direct technical and financial assistance over a 2-year period (270 per year) for the development of alternative or additional livelihoods. In line with the project objectives, we are seeking an expert to provide technical assistance including reviewing business plans, coaching and mentoring to women in the shea and cocoa value chains to successfully launch additional or alternative livelihoods. Geographic scope The geographic scope of the project includes 18 communities in 9 districts and across 6 regions. See table for the details.
Objective of the assignment: To provide technical assistance including business plans review, coaching and mentoring to 270 women in the shea and cocoa value chains across the 18 project communities. (15 per community). Specific Objectives
The ultimate outcome of this assignment is to support women in the shea and cocoa value chains to engage in profitable livelihood ventures within or outside the shea and cocoa value chains as additional or alternative livelihoods to strengthen their economic positions.
Additional Assignment Requirements The consultant will be expected to undertake the following:
Duration The assignment is expected to be completed within 36 consultancy days. Kindly develop your work plan into weekly deliverables.
Selection Selection will be based on:
Required Skills or Experience Eligibility
How To Apply Sorry, job has expired.
Note
Please note, employers receive numerous applications per posting and will only shortlist the most qualified candidates. Also Jobsinghana.com is not involved in any decision made by an employer/recruiter and therefore does not guarantee that applications sent will result in a candidate being shortlisted/selected for that position. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||