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March 8th, 2022 at 10:29 am
EMpower -The Emerging Markets Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that connects the resources of Emerging Markets (EM) professionals worldwide with the vitality of local organizations in emerging market countries.
EMpower supports local organizations in EM countries that provide at-risk youth with the tools and resources they need to lead healthy, productive lives.
POSITION: Consultant, Ghana, and Nigeria
About the job
Purpose of Consultancy
EMpower seeks the support of a consultant to:
- Support the implementation of our grant-making strategy in Ghana and Nigeria;
- Support the implementation of our capacity strengthening work in the two countries which include developing and facilitating learning events;
- Act as the main point of contact for current and prospective grantee partners
Background
The Emerging Markets Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people (10-24), especially adolescent girls, in 15 emerging market counties in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Turkey. As unique global philanthropy, EMpower partners with nearly 100 local organizations providing them with grants, technical assistance, youth development expertise, and learning opportunities.
Through programs in education, livelihoods, and health and well-being, we empower youth and strengthen their resilience and self-confidence. EMpower has offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India (Delhi), as well as program staff in Mexico, South Africa, Mumbai, and Istanbul.
Deliverables
In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer for Africa the consultant will be responsible for:
Direct management of grants (55%)
- Identify and vet organizations in Ghana and Nigeria that meet EMpower’s grant-making priorities and criteria.
- Review, screen and make recommendations on incoming letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Conduct due diligence, and negotiate proposals and budgets with prospective and current grantee partners.
- Prepare written grant summaries and present recommendations to grants committees (up to 3 times a year).
- Monitor grants through review of reports, meetings, site visits, and correspondence. Review and prepare analyses of grantee partners’ final reports; providing feedback to grantee partners and incorporating highlights into EMpower materials.
- Assist with developing and executing country strategy in Ghana and Nigeria.
- Source grants through desk research and field visits as needed.
- Network with other organizations to explore collaborative grant-making opportunities and share useful information.
Learning, Convening and Knowledge sharing (35%)
- Assist in planning opportunities for facilitating capacity building while taking a lead in identifying and organizing such opportunities in Ghana and Nigeria.
- Draft reports (or key sections) for programmatic grants to EMpower, and occasional proposals as they relate to EMpower’s grant-making in Ghana and Nigeria.
- Provide content for e-communications, annual reports, and other materials as they relate to the Ghana and Nigeria portfolios.
General (10%)
- Contribute to planning, fundraising, and marketing processes as required.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Timelines
- Start day: 16th May 2022
- End date: contract renewable subject to successful delivery and availability of funding
Work effort
The work effort required would be equivalent to three days (24 hours) per week. This contract will be for up to (a maximum) of 93 working days ending on 21st December 2022.
Specific requirements
Qualifications:
- Preferred but not required: University degree in a field related to youth development, such as international development, public policy or administration, social anthropology, or gender studies OR 4 additional years of professional experience in the sector in lieu of a university degree.
Professional experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in working in a grant-making organization and/or within youth development organizations required; strong livelihoods development component, preferred.
- Experience in thinking creatively and strategically about how to direct limited resources to leverage change for young people and their communities.
Skills and knowledge:
- Since the main focus of EMpower’s grant-making in Ghana is to help develop livelihood opportunities for young people in the country, ideally the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of related approaches to youth development.
- Strong understanding gender-equitable / girl-centred programming.
- Proficiency in both English and at least one of Akan, Dagbani, Hausa, and Yoruba is essential.
- Highly organized, with skills and experience in program management or grants administration.
- Ability to work with and analyze budgets and quantitative information in excel spreadsheets or in databases.
- Critical analytical capacities; interest and ability to see and report on trends and results, and to compile lessons learned.
- Interest in the field of youth development; mental health and gender equality including LGBTIQ+ issues, emerging market countries, and effective philanthropy.
- Flexible with the ability to juggle tasks and shift priorities as required. Strong initiative and ability to anticipate, prioritize, complete multiple projects and meet deadlines, with consistent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and written communications skills, demonstrating cultural sensitivity/awareness
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of judgment and professionalism, as well as virtually with a team across multiple time zones; a sense of humor and perspective.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; alignment with EMpower’s values.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including databases. Comfortable with learning new database technology; experience using Salesforce a plus.
- Ability to travel in both Ghana and Nigeria, and to the U.K / U.S if / when needed.
EMpower is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold the legal right to live and work in either Ghana or Nigeria.
Place of assignment
Home-based.
Travel
The consultant is expected to travel within Ghana and Nigeria and on exceptional circumstances travel to the UK or US. Travel will be funded separately.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to hr@empowerweb.org,
CLOSING DATE: latest by Friday 25th March 2022. Please include reference GN Consultant 2022 in the subject line of your email.
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