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WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision.
Together, we develop solutions in education, economic opportunities, and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion for youth around the world, particularly young women and young refugees. WUSC currently works in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $40 million.
We have over 90 staff in our Ottawa office, and over 200 people overseas implementing 16 development projects in collaboration with donors such as Global Affairs Canada, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the African Development Bank.
Job Description
Project Description
Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world.
IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity, and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalized youth, particularly young women.
Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centers, women’s organizations, and youth groups.
In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.
Partner Description
Mobile Business Clinic (MBC) Africa is a collaborative platform that provides comprehensive business solutions addressing four key needs of businesses: access to business development services; access to financial services; access to markets; and access to innovation, information, and technology.
Their services include a four-month West Africa Business Accelerator for CEOs and management teams of SMEs; coaching and skills building for young Ghanaian entrepreneurs through the Growing Business Together Program; extension service model that combines business and technical skills training for smallholder farmers and Farmers Based Organizations in the Rural Enterprise Development Institute; preparing the next generation of business managers in the Young Fellows Program; and custom technical assistance to SMEs through Technical Assistance and Advisory Services.
- Assignment ID: VA-105705
- Assignment Title: Agri-Business Development Advisor
- Partner: MBC Africa
- Country: Ghana
- Duration: 9-10 months
- Time Commitment: 35 hours
Are you passionate about gender equality and social inclusion? Do you have gender equality skills to share?
As the Agri-Business Development Advisor with the MBC Africa in Ghana, you will support the team to provide business development and mentorship support to rural agri-business enterprises led by women and youth.
Assignment Context
- Provide business development services to the rural enterprise incubator and ShEquity Business Accelerator Program projects as well as support clients in the Volta region
- Provide mentorship support to clients of the project
- Support the partner design training manuals and tools for their clients and businesses in incubation
- Support the partner staff with the tools and processes to conduct evaluations to inform new training designs and measure client satisfaction
- Use an intersectional lens to ensure the inclusion and participation of young women and other marginalized youth, as well as their representation, in all activities related to business development strategies
- Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
- Support the inclusion of environment sustainability and climate action principles into the program design and engage stakeholders
- Participate in pre-assignment training
- Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
- Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to develop and manage a database for the partner
- Provide periodic updates and reviews of the website to reflect current needs of young people educational informational needs
- Support the partner to develop digital content products and services for young people including job and employment seekers
- Use an intersectional lens to ensure the inclusion and participation of young women and other marginalized youth, as well as their representation, in all activities related to information technology plan
- Support partners to reduce their environmental footprint by transitioning out of paper-heavy communications products, and where printing is necessary, using environmentally-friendly materials
- Participate in pre-assignment training
- Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
- Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
- Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.
Required Skills or Experience
- Degree and/or training in agriculture/agric-economics or a related field
- Previous experience in agri-business and business incubation of small scale enterprises
- Conversant with facilitation and business development services skills
- A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and volunteering
- Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity
- Experience with group facilitation and training, including content development, is considered an asset
- Written and oral fluency in English.
Apply today to have an impact on Ghanaian farmers’ incomes!
HOW TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 01.2022
Support Package
- Support and guidance from the WUSC Team prior to assignment and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
- Pre-assignment training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context, and network with other volunteers
- WUSC country orientation
- Modest monthly living allowance
- Pre-assignment medical exam
- Health insurance
- Criminal record verification
- Vacation leave entitlement
- Debriefing after completion of an assignment
- An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
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