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IYIP Ghana Gender AdvisorINTERNATIONAL YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2012
Position: Gender Advisor
Location: Accra, Ghana
Partner Organization: YMCA-Ghana
Expected Start Date: March 2012
Length of Placement: 7 months
Deadline to Apply: January 2, 2012
Background:
Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on over 20 years of experience, YCIs programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through three integrated sectors: youth leadership, youth health and youth livelihoods. YCI engages youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face, incorporating youth development, volunteerism, partnership, and equity into all that we do (www.yci.org).
Partner Organization:
The YMCA of Ghana was founded in 1890 and its mission is to bring positive change to the lives of young people and to make them useful and productive citizens. The YMCA of Ghana is headquartered in Accra and operates in 77 communities in 8 of the 10 Administrative Regions in Ghana (www.ymcaghana.org)
Position Description:
Develop a national gender policy implementation plan using participatory methodologies
Work with the regional executive members to set goals for each region for the implementation of the policy
Design, implement and evaluate gender equality programs for two regional YMCAs outside of Accra
Support the development of targeted membership drives to increase female membership at the Ghana YMCA
Desired Background and Qualifications:
Post-secondary graduate in gender studies, social sciences, humanities or related field.
Demonstrated interest and knowledge of gender issues in development
Training and/or experience in project cycle management and participatory methodologies
Ability to work in an environment with limited resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess a great deal of initiative and flexibility
Prior overseas experience an asset
General Requirements:
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Between the ages of 19 and 30
A post-secondary graduate
Out of school with no outstanding requirements for graduation
Ready to begin your professional career
Unemployed or underemployed
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Whats Provided by YCI:
Return airfare
Pre-departure training and re-orientation upon return
Living allowance to cover accommodation, food and local transport
Medical insurance and vaccination stipend
Visa related costs
Professional development coaching and support
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and CV as a single document to intern@yci.org by January 2, 2012 with the position you are applying for in the subject line. Inquiries can be sent by email to generalinfo@yci.org -- no phone calls will be accepted. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. | | | |
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