POSITION TITLE
National Volunteer (Communications Advisor)
POSITION LOCATION
ELIGIBILITY
Local National, must be legally entitled to work in Ghana
REPORTS TO
EMPLOY Public Engagement and Advocacy Advisor
CONTRACT TERM
APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 17, 2026
EXPECTED START DATE
April 30, 2027
About the EMPLOY Project
The Enhancing Market Participation and Learning Opportunities for Young women (EMPLOY) Project is an innovative five-year (2025-2030) initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), which is working towards an ultimate goal of fostering economic empowerment, improved well-being, and inclusive growth for more than 23,000 young women in Ghana through market-relevant skills training.
EMPLOY builds on the achievements of the INVEST project and pursues its ultimate goal through three complementary pillars.
Improved training environment that enables young women to fully participate in the economic growth of Ghana
Improved training environment that enables young women to fully participate in the economic growth of Ghana
Enhanced transition from skills training to employment and entrepreneurship for young women and
Enhanced transition from skills training to employment and entrepreneurship for young women and
The sustained participation of young women in high paying economic sectors in Ghana.
The sustained participation of young women in high paying economic sectors in Ghana.
The EMPLOY project scales up on the INVEST project be extending its reach from three (3) regions to seven (7), whilst also expanding skills training beyond non-traditional trade to include other high growth trades such as Tourism and Hospitality, Garment Making and the promising Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD). The project’s operational regions are thus the Ahafo, Ashanti, Bono, Central, Eastern, Greater Accra and Western regions.
Nature and Scope
Under the direction of the EMPLOY Project Director and the Public Engagement and Advocacy Advisor, the Communication Advisor will support the EMPLOY communication team to strengthen the project’s communication, visibility, and publicity efforts in Ghana. The Advisor will contribute to promoting young women in non-traditional and high-growth sectors through strategic communication, creative storytelling, and the production of engaging visual content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communication Advisor will:
Support advocacy initiatives that promote increased participation of young women in non-traditional and high-growth sectors.
Support advocacy initiatives that promote increased participation of young women in non-traditional and high-growth sectors.
Support the development of advocacy and awareness materials to support EMPLOY messaging on women’s skills development, employment, entrepreneurship, and economic participation.
Support the development of advocacy and awareness materials to support EMPLOY messaging on women’s skills development, employment, entrepreneurship, and economic participation.
Support stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities, including events, campaigns, dialogues, and partnerships that advance EMPLOY’s objectives.
Support stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities, including events, campaigns, dialogues, and partnerships that advance EMPLOY’s objectives.
Document and communicate advocacy outcomes, success stories, and key messages to strengthen awareness and public engagement around opportunities for young women.
Document and communicate advocacy outcomes, success stories, and key messages to strengthen awareness and public engagement around opportunities for young women.
The Communication Advisor will:
Support the development and implementation of communication and visibility content, including social media posts, flyers, infographics, presentations, and other branded materials.
Support the development and implementation of communication and visibility content, including social media posts, flyers, infographics, presentations, and other branded materials.
Use graphic design, photography, and videography skills to produce high-quality visual content showcasing EMPLOY activities, beneficiaries, and impact.
Use graphic design, photography, and videography skills to produce high-quality visual content showcasing EMPLOY activities, beneficiaries, and impact.
Develop compelling stories and multimedia content highlighting the experiences, achievements, and contributions of young women in non-traditional and high-growth sectors.
Develop compelling stories and multimedia content highlighting the experiences, achievements, and contributions of young women in non-traditional and high-growth sectors.
Support EMPLOY’s digital presence and publicity by disseminating project activities, achievements, opportunities, and success stories across relevant communication platforms.
Support EMPLOY’s digital presence and publicity by disseminating project activities, achievements, opportunities, and success stories across relevant communication platforms.
Prepare and submit volunteer work plans, timesheets, reports, and other required deliverables in accordance with the requirements of the EMPLOY communication team and the partner organisation assigned by WUSC.
Prepare and submit volunteer work plans, timesheets, reports, and other required deliverables in accordance with the requirements of the EMPLOY communication team and the partner organisation assigned by WUSC.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Development Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a relevant field. A Master’s Degree will be an advantage.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Development Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a relevant field. A Master’s Degree will be an advantage.
A minimum of three years of relevant post-national service experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, media, social marketing, or a related field.
A minimum of three years of relevant post-national service experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, media, social marketing, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in developing communication, advocacy, and visibility materials and content.
Demonstrated experience in developing communication, advocacy, and visibility materials and content.
Practical skills in graphic design, photography, and videography, with experience producing engaging visual and multimedia content.
Practical skills in graphic design, photography, and videography, with experience producing engaging visual and multimedia content.
Experience supporting advocacy, public awareness, stakeholder engagement, events, or social media campaigns.
Experience supporting advocacy, public awareness, stakeholder engagement, events, or social media campaigns.
Experience working with an INGO, development organisation, or donor-funded programme will be an advantage.
Experience working with an INGO, development organisation, or donor-funded programme will be an advantage.
Commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and promoting women's participation in non-traditional and high-growth sectors, with strong interpersonal, creative, and organisational skills.
Commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and promoting women's participation in non-traditional and high-growth sectors, with strong interpersonal, creative, and organisational skills.
PARTNER DESCRIPTION
The EMPLOY Project envisions this volunteer placement to be based in the WUSC Accra office and supporting the Communications Team to increase awareness and enhance visibility. Priority will be given to applicants with prior experience working with an INGO or within the TVET and/or advocacy spaces.
WUSC’S SAFEGUARDING POLICY
APPLICATIONS
WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter via this link
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT
Monthly living allowance
Monthly living allowance
Vacation Entitlement in accordance with WUSC Volunteer Program Policy
Vacation Entitlement in accordance with WUSC Volunteer Program Policy
Project Orientation
Project Orientation
Support and Guidance from the team
Support and Guidance from the team