Company Profile

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we develop solutions in education, economic opportunities, and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion for youth around the world, particularly young women and young refugees. WUSC currently works in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $40 million. We have over 90 staff in our Ottawa office, and over 200 people overseas implementing 16 development projects in collaboration with donors such as Global Affairs Canada, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, Mastercard Foundation and the African Development Bank. 

Job Description

• POSITION LOCATION: Accra, Ghana
• REPORTS TO ACTIVATE: Project Director
• CONTRACT TERM: 2 Years 
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 July 2025. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit early to ensure consideration.
• EXPECTED START DATE: 11 August 2025

• Support the Project Director in their role to oversee the effective and efficient implementation of the ACTIVATE Project;
• Provide technical advice on the interface between ATVET institutions, private sector and service providers;
• Responsible for the supervision and performance of the technical team;
• Work with staff to assess partners, prioritize capacity needs, develop strategic plans, and help implement those plans through gender-sensitive training, coaching, and mentoring;
• Provide strategic and work planning support, and coordinate the intervention plans and budgets of the technical team to ensure results are achieved in line with project objectives;
• Compile high-quality technical donor reports and ensure evidence-based, responsive technical interventions aligned with project outcomes and agriculture sector needs;
• Maintain strong working relationships or networks with key government agencies such as CTVET, GTVET Services, GTEC, and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).
• Facilitate public-private partnerships, particularly within the agriculture and technical vocational education and training (ATVET) sectors.
• Participate in the National Advisory Committee, Technical Working Committee, and other relevant committees or working groups, as appropriate.
• In the absence of the Project Director, oversee the management of the ACTIVATE office and ensure continued smooth operation of project activities.

• Advise the Project Director and relevant WUSC and Ghana Country Directors on potential strategies and approaches with key implementing stakeholders; 
• Participates in coordination and planning meetings with stakeholders.

• Oversee a team of technical advisors, providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective coordination across project components.
• Monitor progress toward project results, ensuring adaptive management, timely course correction, and alignment with evolving priorities.
• Work with the team to produce regular, high-quality reports for key stakeholders, including the donor agency.
• Stay informed on developments in agriculture-related markets and support systems for tracking and adapting to market changes over time.
• Ensure project alignment with WUSC’s theory of change, programming principles, Gender, Age and Diversity (GAD) policy, and performance management tools.
• Participate in relevant WUSC technical working groups and communities of practice to support learning and knowledge sharing.
• Strengthen linkages between ATVET institutions and the private sector to improve the relevance and responsiveness of training programs.
• Contribute to MEL systems and knowledge management efforts, including documentation of best practices and lessons learned to inform project learning and scale-up.

Required Skills or Experience

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in international development, with at least five (5) years in technical leadership or managerial roles overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proven experience managing and providing strategic direction to technical teams, particularly in agriculture, vocational training, or market systems development.
• Demonstrated expertise in private sector engagement and fostering public-private partnerships to strengthen institutional capacities and enhance labor market linkages.
• Solid understanding and practical experience in applying market systems development (MSD) approaches, especially in skills development or employment-focused programming.
• Experience working with international development agencies, donors, and stakeholders, preferably including experience managing donor-funded projects in Ghana or West Africa.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, with experience implementing gender-sensitive and socially inclusive programming.
• Strong track record in results-based management, work planning, and donor reporting.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems and knowledge management tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) is required; working knowledge of local languages and/or French is an asset.
• Experience supporting multi-country and multi-language programs is an added advantage.