Company Profile

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG). An NGO and a Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a Leading Provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education and Services.

Job Description

• LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, ACCRA
• REPORT TO: YOUTH PROGRAMMES MANAGER 

JOB PURPOSE
To oversee and coordinate all functions of the Youth Action Movement, ensure timely preparation and submission of YAM reports and support the Youth Programmes Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The person will carry out the following duties in close cooperation with the YAM president and other staff and partners. 

Coordination of Activities 

• Oversee and coordinate all the functions of the Youth Action Movement, and ensure timely preparation and submission of YAM documents and reports. 
• Co-ordinate YAM national training Programmes. 
• Implement, monitor and evaluate YAM national activities. 
• Effectively organize YAM national congress.

Programme Planning and Implementation 

• Participate in the annual planning of the Association and Youth Programme department 
• Support in the implementation of projects

Communication 

• Communicate effectively with Youth Action Movement members in all the branches and keep them informed about national programmes.

Networking 

• Network with other youth organizations and partners who are important to the objectives of the Youth Action Movement. 
• Identify possible areas of collaboration and networking with partners.
• Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing
• Assist in proposal writing, fundraising, and resource mobilization efforts to support project sustainability and growth.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals. 
• Mobilize Resource from various organizations for YAM activities.

General Duties 

• Prepare YAM annual Programme, annual report and budget. 
• Promote the advancement of the Associations mission and objectives 
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

• A first degree in the sciences, Social Sciences/Psychology OR HND with leadership experience whilst in school. 

THE PERSON MUST

• Have a good knowledge in the use of computer 
• Have strong presentation, communication and report writing skills. 
• Have a high sense of responsibility, accuracy and an eye for details. 
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. 
• Have the ability to work under pressure and for long hours 
• Be a team player and be able to take initiatives. 
• Have an excellent interpersonal and human relations 
• Be youth friendly and very accommodating 
• Ability to travel at short notice. 
• Have a place of abode in Accra, since the office is located in Accra. 
• Be between the ages of 18 – 24. 
• Be a paid-up YAM member for a minimum of 2 years.