Human Resources and Talent Development Strategy Advisor

Ghana

Assignment ID:
VA-105883
Assignment Title:
Human Resources and Talent Development Strategy Advisor
Partner:
Participatory Development Associates Ltd.
Country:
Ghana
Duration:
Minimum 3 weeks
Time Commitment:
Full-time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about gender equality and social inclusion in Ghana? Do you have skills and knowledge in human resources and talent management to share? 

As the Human Resources and Talent Development Strategy Advisor with the Participatory Development Associates Ltd in Ghana, you will support the organization to develop a human resources and talent management strategy to ensure sustainable programming and interdepartmental collaborations anchored on a well motivated staff and organizational culture.

Apply today to make a positive impact on Ghana’s economic development!

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the human resources department to develop an innovative human resource and talent development strategy 
  • Support the partner to create and review existing tools, templates and checklists to capture relevant information from staff members for its human resources development
  • Participate in pre-assignment training
  • Participate in at least two public engagement initiatives after you return to Canada to raise awareness on global development (e.g. posting on social media, writing an article for a company newsletter, participating in a lunch & learn on Leave for Change, etc). Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals.
  • Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities.
  • Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits.
  • Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC

Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
  • Degree and or training in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in management, human resource development and practices
  • A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
  • Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
  • Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
  • Experience living and working internationally considered an asset.
  • Written and oral fluency in English

Partner Description

Participatory Development Associates (PDA) supports the processes of empowerment and self-determination in communities, organizations and individuals. PDA works with government, non-government and private organizations, as well as multilateral and bilateral organizations in areas such as decentralization, policy analysis and advocacy, poverty and social assessments, reproductive health, including gender and development, issues of governance in education, health and forestry, organization development with NGOs and other civil society organizations, and monitoring and evaluation. Their approach is to work with people, in groups and as individuals, to help them build their awareness of their situation, see it in a wider context, explore options, make decisions and then move towards a chosen future.

Support Package

  • Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
  • Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
  • In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
  • Modest living allowance
  • Accommodation provided by WUSC
  • Airfare to and from the assignment country
  • Visa/work permit
  • Pre-departure medical exam
  • Health insurance
  • Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
  • COVID-19 PCR testing
  • Criminal record verification
  • 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!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.