🏢 About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. With over 85 years of global impact in more than 80 countries, we strive for a just world where every child reaches their full potential, free from poverty, violence, and discrimination.
🚀 The Opportunity
Plan International Ghana seeks an experienced Employment and Entrepreneurship Specialist to drive our Skills Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (SOYEE) agenda. You will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of youth-focused economic empowerment programs across the country.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical support for youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance employability and access to finance for young people.
- Monitor and evaluate project outcomes in line with Plan’s strategic indicators.
- Support strategic planning, results-based management, and quality reporting frameworks.
- Apply gender-transformative and inclusive approaches in all program activities.
✅ Requirements
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Economics, Youth Economic Empowerment, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in youth employment, entrepreneurship, or economic development.
- Experience in community development, budgeting, and program evaluation in the NGO sector.
🧠 Skills & Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of Ghanaian policies on youth employment and entrepreneurship.
- Experience with gender-transformative programming and child rights-based approaches.
- Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, including the use of SPSS, STATA, Excel, etc.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of enterprise development, access to financial services, and key growth sectors in Ghana.
🤝 Reporting & Contract Type
Reports to: Program Development and Management
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
🎯 Desired Qualities
- Strategic thinker with strong planning and problem-solving capabilities.
- Team player with strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
📍 Location
Accra, Ghana
📅 Application Deadline
11th June 2025
🌐 How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online via the official Plan International job portal. Click the button below to apply:
Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Pre-employment checks, including disclosure of misconduct, will be conducted as per our global policies.
