Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the position of Project Coordinator at the national secretariat, Accra;

Main responsibilities

The Project coordinator will:

• Design and initiate the implementation of project activities in accordance with project logic and timelines
• Develop and implement strategies and mechanisms that facilitates 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
• Providing direct supervision to Regional Coordinators in 16 regions
• Co-ordinate and carry out preparations visits to partners
• Assist the regional coordinators in organising regional and district level trainings 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

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree in human rights, Social Sciences, development studies, international development or a subject directly relevant to the position
• At least 5 years’ experience working in NGO and similar position

Position Specifications

• Excellent knowledge of project management
• 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 and analytical 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 skills
• Knowledge of Ghanaian Sign Language is an asset but not desirable