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Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at facilitating access to public goods and services for the deaf communities.
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the following position at its national secretariat, Accra
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Project Coordinator
Main responsibilities
The Project coordinator will:
- Design and initiate the implementation of GNAD-DDL project activities in accordance with project logic and timelines
- Develop and implement strategies and mechanisms that facilitates inclusion of deaf people
- Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director
- Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities
- Coordinate all organization’s advocacy towards the recognition of Ghanaian Sign Language
- Provide direct supervision to Regional Coordinators in 16 regions
- Co-ordinate and carry out preparations visits to partners
- Assist the regional coordinators in organising regional and district level trainings and capacity building activities, both remotely and on-spot
- Provide technical assistance and advocacy towards mainstreaming of the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing
- Other tasks required by the GNAD Executive Director
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Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in human rights, Social Sciences, international development or a subject directly relevant to the position
- At least 5 years’ experience working in NGO and similar position
Position Specifications
- Good knowledge of human rights mechanisms, Ghanaian legal frameworks, and knowledge about disability/deaf issues
- Good working knowledge of Ghana’s Persons with Disability Act, the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as well as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think strategically and creatively
- Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision
- Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
- Strong understanding and proven experience of budgeting principles and financial management
- Good analytical and reporting writing skills
- Knowledge of Ghanaian Sign Language is an asset
Sign Language Officer
Main responsibilities
The Sign Language Officer will under the supervision of the director:
- Coordinate the sign language component of the Project
- Work directly and in partnership with the University of Cape Coast Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting team
- Develop quarterly, bi-annual and annual work plan for Sign Language advocacy
- Conduct and coordinate training of regional sign language tutors
- Work in partnership with the University of Cape Coast for the screening of applicants for the diploma in SL interpreting
- Serve as liaison officer and coordinate all national level sign language programmes
- Coordinate the Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting programme at UCC
- Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director
- Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities
- Be responsible for the development of visual teaching and learning materials and assessment of Ghanaian Sign Language Interpreters
- Lead in the development of standardized Ghanaian Sign Language Curriculum
Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, education, linguistic, or human rights
- At least 5 years’ work experiences in education or related field
- Excellent command of the Ghanaian Sign Language
- Working knowledge of NGO environment
Position Specifications
- Working knowledge of the Ghanaian Sign Language as instructor or tutor
- Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision
- Ability to innovate independently and within the project logic in order to achieve results
- Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
- Strong analytical, sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication, excellent inter-personal skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ghanaian Sign Language Interpreter
Main responsibilities
- Facilitating communication between deaf and hearing persons at the head office
- Interpreting either in a group setting or one-on-one
- Working in partnership with the Sign Language Officer and Project Coordinator to provide information on Ghanaian Sign Language
- Working in partnership with the Project Coordinator and Sign Language officer to conduct sign language assessment
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Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of diploma in Ghanaian Sign Language Interpreting and or recognized discipline
- At least 5 years’ experience in working as a sign language interpreter with deaf people in various settings
- Candidates without the above but with proven practical skills will be considered
Other skills
- The ideal person must have analytical mind and detailed understanding of work of Sign Language Interpreter
- Applicant must have an excellent command of English language together with Ghanaian Sign Language at a speed suitable for live interactive
- Demonstrate high working ethics
- Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
- Applicant must demonstrate an average of 95% accuracy in sign to spoken languages
- Must be conversant with the deaf community and knowledge of the diversity
- Evidence of successful interpretation at conferences, job interviews, visas at embassies etc. will be advantage
Accountant
Main responsibilities
- Responsible for overall management of organisations accounts/financial operation
- Preparation of payroll
- Perform day-day-accounting entries, recording, verifying, analysing and reviewing
- Documentation of financial transactions
- Preparation and filling of taxes and statutory deductions
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Preparation of organization budget in collaboration with management
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Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of first degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in financial accounting from recognized institution
- Must have Professional qualification either ACCA/CIM
- Strong understanding and proven experience of budgeting principles and financial management and ability to analysis budgets
- Must have at least 7 years’ experience as an accountant 5 of which must be in lead position
- Knowledge of current accounting software like SAGE or Quickbooks will be an advantage
- Excellent verbal and written skills
Driver
Main responsibilities
- General driving duties
- Maintenance of office vehicles
- Any other assignments
Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of SSS/WASSCE/Middle School leaving certificate
- Knowledge of basic motor vehicles mechanics
- At least 5 years’ experience as driver
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