Special Olympics Ghana Invites Job Applications
Special Olympics Ghana is looking to hire a National Director.
Position Overview
The National Director will deliver strategic direction and supervision for the Special Olympics Ghana Program and National Office to guarantee the achievement of the organization’s mission, vision, and goals and will report to the Board of Directors. The selected applicant will be accountable for:
- Formulating and executing a yearly strategic plan that aligns with the ongoing Global and Special Olympics Africa Region strategies to enhance the organization’s programs and services.
- Guaranteeing that all legal obligations of the Programme and the Board of Directors are established to ensure adherence to pertinent local organizations, government agencies, legislative acts, and legal standards.
- Managing the creation, execution, and assessment of programs.
- Overseeing the organization’s financials, personnel, operations, invitations, branding, media returns, evaluations, and gratitude.
- Delivering leadership training for Special Olympics Ghana to local coaches, volunteers, and family members.
- Seeking financial backing to enable the growth of Special Olympics Ghana, ensure regular participation in World Games, and guarantee its sustainability through strategic planning and endowment funds (in collaboration with the Board of Directors).
- Showcasing Special Olympics Ghana on national and international stages
Limits of Authority
- Established by the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Ghana, and current regulations
- Financial authority is constrained to current policies
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a pertinent area (e.g., Education and/or Sports Management or associated business administration or non-profit management studies); having a Master’s Degree will be a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within a non-profit organization.
- Should possess exemplary character, integrity, and robust principles.
- Demonstrated history of strategic planning, program creation, and fundraising efforts.
- Outstanding communication in English, along with strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Capacity to operate in a high-speed setting and manage several tasks effectively.
- Having experience in the management of special needs programs will be a valuable benefit.
- Strong enthusiasm for the objectives and principles of Special Olympics Ghana
Location: Accra
How to Apply for the Special Olympics Ghana Job
If you are a driven and skilled expert eager to impact the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, kindly send in your application, which should include:
- A letter of introduction detailing your qualifications, skills, and experience
- An extensive resume
- Contact details for a minimum of 3 professional referees
Contact Details
The Secretary General
Ghana Special Olympics
P.O. Box KD10,
Hseno. 725/14 Efua Sutherland Avenue,
Dzorwulu – Accra Ghana
Alternatively, send via mail to:
Or send an email to: soghanadirector3@gmail.com / benedictoseiowusu73@gmail.com
Deadline: 20 June 2025
NOTE:
It is important to keep in mind that employers receive many applications for each job posting and will only select the most qualified candidates. Furthermore, NewsNowGh does not have any influence over the decisions made by employers/recruiters. As a result, we cannot guarantee that sending applications will lead to candidates being shortlisted or selected for a particular position.
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