Project Coordinator

  Ghana

Cape Coast

Term: Winter 

Description: The position is a pretty intense one, although definitely rewarding! The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

* Leading fundraising efforts for the event with direction from The Foundation
* Overseeing the creation of radio, print and television advertisements
* Arranging drink and food vendors for the event
* Recruiting mentors from a pre-selected group of respected individuals in the community
* Directing volunteers who will be responsible for inviting and arranging the transportation of High School students attending the free event.
* Creation and distribution of feedback questionnaire to participants
* A follow-up report regarding the success of the event and recommendations for improvement.

Highlights: The primary objectives of Mentorship Conference 2009 include:

* Providing youth access to mentors on an individual basis so as to support their successful emergence as Ghana's future leaders.
* Encouraging youth participants to recognize their potential and gain greater confidence in their ability to achieve their goals.
* Exposing youth participants to pitfalls experienced by mentors so that they are better prepared to avoid such problems in the future.
* Inspiring youth participants to embrace a strong sense of direction and patriotism.
* Refocusing all participants, including mentors, towards the importance of youth participation in community building.

Mentorship Conference 2009 is entirely free of charge for all interested youth. Participants are provided transportation, a free midday meal, and access to our online forum following the event. It is an important event that provides much needed guidance and motivation to Ghanaian youth from all backgrounds.

Qualifications: Currently, The Abusua Foundation is recruiting one Project Coordinator for our Mentorship Conference 2009 that takes place in late March. This position ideally starts in early January and is full-time until early April. Some combination of the following skills/qualities are desired:

* High School Diploma Required
* Undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences preferred
* Experience working with youth (14 - 18 years)
* Cultural Sensitivity
* Enthusiastic and Self-Motivated
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Patience
* Fundraising experience is helpful, though not required

Cost in US$: 120 a week

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement: Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth. Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society. The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.

Year Founded: 2003