Resource Mobilization Advisor (E-Volunteer Opportunity for Canadians)

Assignment Type: Canadian E-Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Partner: Artisans Association of Ghana

Country: Ghana

Duration: 2 to 5 months (flexible)

Time Commitment: 2 to 35 hours per week (flexible)

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about increasing economic opportunities for young people globally? Do you have resource mobilization experience to share?

As the Resource Mobilization Advisor E-Volunteer for the Artisans Association of Ghana (AAG) in Ghana, you will conduct research and present prospects for sponsorship relationships with companies and stakeholders in the construction sector in Ghana and West Africa, and support increasing the resource base of the association for new members.

Apply today to support the empowerment of youth in Ghana!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review the Artisans Association of Ghana's Strategic Plan to identify the resource mobilization needs
• Conduct online research for Ghanaian and West African regional organizations interested in the non-traditional trade sector to explore potential collaboration with the Artisans Association of Ghana
• Make recommendations on how to engage companies producing construction materials in Ghana for collaboration
• Provide virtual training to staff on identified strategies and tips for developing partnerships with companies
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have to report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and up to 2 years after to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities
• Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree and/or training in Business Administration/Management or a related field
• Experience in business development or resource mobilization
• Knowledge of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector is an asset
• Experience working with membership organizations is an asset
• Ability to work independently as part of a remote working group
• Comfortable using online working platforms
• Access to a reliable internet connection
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Written and oral fluency in English
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset.

Project Description

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women's organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.

Partner Description

The Artisans Association of Ghana (AAG) is a membership-based association working towards a network of artisans that trains, upgrades and supports the certification of unskilled youth and master craftspeople, enabling them to provide services that meet global standards. Despite vast employment opportunities that the construction sector presents in Ghana, the participation of women and youth is hindered by limited information, appropriate skills and support services. As a membership association with over 5000 members from four regions of Ghana, AAG seeks partnerships with businesses, identifies employment opportunities, and provides training and certification for its members in line with country standards. To learn more, please visit artisansghana.org.

**Eligibility Requirements for this assignment

Canadian E-Volunteer Assignment: Due to funder requirements, Canadian E-Volunteers must be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents in order to be eligible to volunteer. Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are residing outside of Canada are eligible to apply.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to assignment and from the WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-assignment training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for e-volunteering in an intercultural context and meet other e-volunteers
• Country orientation to better understand the cultural context of the country
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!