Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is looking for a Project Assistant: Apply!
Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is looking for a Project Assistant: Apply!
The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is a youth-led gender-balanced Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO), actively delivering advocacy and solution-oriented projects for environmental
sustainability and community development. Founded in 2014, GAYO is dedicated to raising awareness,
educating and building the capacity of youth, as well as different stakeholders to combat the socio-ecological injustices driving the ongoing global polycrisis spanning from climate, environment, health, economy, food, and water. GAYO’s work focuses on reducing the threats to humans and nature which include but are not limited to the effects of climate change, disaster caused by natural hazards, and societal inequalities.
As a result, GAYO’s interventions intentionally target the vulnerable in society; children, youth, and women. To achieve its objective, GAYO works with various institutions and multiple levels of governance (local, national, regional and global) to implement sustainable agriculture, circular economy and renewable energy activism interventions that provide green jobs and
better environmental conditions for all.
Find out more about GAYO here: www.greenafricayouth.org
Project Description
GAYO is excited to announce the launch of a pioneering initiative on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Through this CDR/DAC project, we aim to increase the capacity of civil society, particularly young climate leaders and youth organizations across Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa, to make a significant impact on the global development discourse surrounding climate change.
Position Description
We are looking for a dedicated project assistant to join our team. The project assistant is expected to be a strategic and creative thinker with meticulous attention to detail, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
The Project Assistant provides support to the Project Coordinator in the planning, management, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities to ensure compliance with the Project Document and GAYO’s contractual obligations and ensure close collaboration between the project management, partners, and other relevant stakeholders in the project sites.
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Position Title: Project Assistant
Duration: 1 Year (renewable)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Roles and Responsibilities
Work Plan Development and Implementation
- Provide inputs to the development and revision of the project’s annual work plan.
- Monitor the work plan implementation in project sites in the implementing countries.
- Facilitate the production of commune development plans.
- Secure participation in community meetings and other stakeholder workshops to develop participatory
management plans.
Project Implementation - Monitor with the assistance of the Project Coordinator on the monitoring of project expenditure and
contracts with project implementing partners. - Provide support to the Project Coordinator in the overall supervision and implementation of project
activities at the project sites in the implementing countries. - Provide technical support and advice to the Manager and Coordinator, implementing partners, and project
officers, and respond to requests for information of the project. - Assist in the design and implementation of project surveys and studies when required and secure the
participation of stakeholders in project-relevant surveys. - Organise meetings with project partners and staff and take minutes of project meetings when required.
- Work with the project team to collect and compile all available data and information on the status, key
threats, and issues related to the project and present data gathered for further analysis and communications
products. - Write monthly project briefs and reports.
- Monitor issues and trends in related fields, and topics and issues relevant to a related project. Keep up-to-
date with the work of other organizations and companies working on related issues. - Perform administrative tasks such as support logistics (e.g. procurement, visits, travels, etc.) for the project.
- Develop and maintain a database of all technical reports, presentations, maps, data and information, and
pictures produced by the project as well as a list of organizations and partners working in related fields,
related products, etc.
Communications - Work with the Communications Officer to develop and maintain related sections on our website.
- Provide support to the development of press releases/conference on the results of project.
- Provide inputs to communications products, materials, and campaigns to ensure accurate information of
the project when required.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting - Coordinate the monitoring of implementation of the project work plan, and ensure that project monthly
monitoring report are submitted by implementing partners as well as coordination between project officers
and implementing partners.
Secure project stakeholder participation in development of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
- Assist in the preparation of six-monthly progress reports to monitor all technical, financial and administrative
aspects on the utilisation and impact of all resources made available to the project. - Review and edit reports made by project officers if required.
Required Experience
- A degree in business administration, management, environmental studies, social sciences, development
studies, or other related studies. - A minimum of 2 years of working experience in project coordination and monitoring with a focus on
climate advocacy-related work. - Experience with governmental and non-governmental entities is advantageous.
- Good understanding of project management cycle and demonstrated experience in project implementation.
- Effective report writing and analytical skills.
- Able to manage a high workload, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
- Computer literacy in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet surfing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational, delegation, team-building, and development skills.
Terms and Conditions
- Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Working language: English (French is an asset)
- Salary: GHS4,000.00 monthly gross salary
- Reports to: Project Coordinator
How to Apply
- Please apply via email to [email protected] with ‘CDR Project Assistant’ as the subject line.
- Your application package should consist of a one-page cover letter stating your interest in the role and
highlighting your achievements relevant to the role, as well as a recent CV – all these merged into one single
PDF. Not more than 5 MB in size. - Indicate the possible start date in your application.
- Kindly submit your application no later than 31st January 2024. Please note that applications received after the deadline cannot be considered. All shortlisted applicants will undergo reference checks.
