Project Officer / Facilitator - Blue Cross Relief Ghana

Blue Cross Relief Ghana (BCG) is affiliated with International Blue Cross (IBC), a Swiss-based Christian umbrella organisation working to reduce harm associated with alcohol and other substance use worldwide. BCG operates as a specialised ministry under the Department of Mission and Evangelism of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.

The organisation seeks to promote decent and dignified lives for all people in Ghana, with particular emphasis on younger generations, through:

• prevention,

• advocacy and

• treatment.

In partnership with IBC, BCG is implementing the Youth and Communities for a Healthy Future – Preventing Alcohol and Drug-Related Harm Project. The project promotes life skills education in schools and advocacy to support young people in making informed decisions and adopting healthier behaviours.

BCG is seeking a motivated Project Officer/Facilitator to support project implementation, with a particular focus on facilitating participatory life skills sessions and supporting peer educators.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Project Officer/Facilitator will support the planning, delivery, monitoring and documentation of project activities. The officer will work closely with schools, young people, teachers, volunteers, peer educators and other stakeholders to create safe and inclusive learning environments.

REPORTING LINE

The Project Officer/Facilitator reports to a Project Coordinator and works closely with other personnel.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Life skills facilitation and peer education

• Plan, prepare and facilitate age-appropriate life skills sessions using approved project materials and participatory, youth-friendly methods.

• Support the selection, training and mentoring of peer educators.

• Support the establishment and functioning of life skills peer clubs.

• Develop and adapt session plans, learning aids and other educational materials to suit the needs of participating young people.

Project Management

• Support the preparation and implementation of activity plans.

• Liaise with school heads, teachers and other stakeholders to organise life skills sessions, training workshops and follow-up activities.

• Assist with organising awareness activities and engagement with parents, caregivers and community members.

• Support activities promoting gender equality, prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)

• Assist with vocational skills development, livelihood support and other community-based interventions under the project, as required.

• Manage project social media accounts, including preparing appropriate content, sharing updates and monitoring audience engagement.

Monitoring, documentation and reporting

• Maintain accurate attendance registers, session records and activity documentation

• Support baseline and endline assessments, participant feedback and other monitoring activities.

• Prepare timely reports.

• Document participant stories and photographs with appropriate consent and in line with safeguarding requirements.

• Support the preparation of activity budgets and submission of expenditure records and supporting documents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, psychology, public health, development studies or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in project implementation, youth development, teaching, facilitation or community-based programmes.

• Demonstrated experience facilitating participatory learning sessions with children, adolescents or young adults.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and group facilitation skills.

• Knowledge of activity planning, monitoring, data collection and report writing.

• Good organisational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic digital communication tools.

• An understanding of child safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Experience in life skills education, peer education, substance use prevention or SGBV prevention and gender-sensitive programming would be an advantage.

• The ability to facilitate sessions in relevant Ghanaian languages would also be an asset.

• Experience in advocacy, partnership and alliance building would be an advantage.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with young people and committed to their development and well-being.

• Approachable, patient, empathetic and culturally sensitive.

• Confident in facilitating safe and inclusive discussions.

• Proactive, reliable and able to meet deadlines.

• Collaborative and receptive to feedback.

• Naturally engaging, encouraging, and comfortable leading groups

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and comply with approved workplans, budgets, organisational policies and reporting requirements.

• Project Location: Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly

• Working nature: Full-time

• Working hours: 40 hours per week

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