Information Technology Support Advisor - World University Service of Canada

As the Information Technology Support Advisor with the Africa Business Center for Developing Education in Ghana, you will provide technical support and guidance, and manage a database attractive to young people in search of tertiary education and employment opportunities in and outside Ghana. 

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to develop and manage a database for the partner
• Provide periodic updates and reviews of the website to reflect current needs of young people's educational informational needs

• Support the partner to develop digital content products and services for young people including job and employment seekers
• Use an intersectional lens to ensure the inclusion and participation of young women and other marginalized youth, as well as their representation, in all activities related to information technology plan
• Support partners to reduce their environmental footprint by transitioning out of paper-heavy communications products, and where printing is necessary, using environmentally-friendly materials
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree and/or training in information technology/computer science or a related field
• Experience in developing and managing a website

• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English