Ghana National Association of the Deaf NGO Jobs in Accra
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Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at facilitating access to public goods and services for the deaf communities.
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the following position at its national secretariat, Accra: Sign Language Officer – 1
Main responsibilities
The Sign Language Officer will under the supervision of the director:
- Coordinate the sign language component of the Project
- Work directly and in partnership with the University of Cape Coast Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting team
- Develop quarterly, bi-annual and annual work plan for Sign Language advocacy
- Conduct and coordinate training of regional sign language tutors
- Work in partnership with the University of Cape Coast for the screening of applicants for the diploma in SL interpreting
- Serve as liaison officer and coordinate all national level sign language programmes
- Coordinate the Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting programme at UCC
- Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director
- Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities
- Be responsible for the development of visual teaching and learning materials and assessment of Ghanaian Sign Language Interpreters
- Lead in the development of standardized Ghanaian Sign Language Curriculum
Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, education, linguistic, or human rights
- At least 5 years’ work experiences in education or related field
- Excellent command of the Ghanaian Sign Language
- Working knowledge of NGO environment
Position Specifications
- Working knowledge of the Ghanaian Sign Language as instructor or tutor
- Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision
- Ability to innovate independently and within the project logic in order to achieve results
- Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
- Strong analytical, sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication, excellent inter-personal skills and ability to meet deadlines
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. GNAD works through right-based advocacy on cross-cutting issues aimed at facilitating access to public goods and services for the deaf communities.
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the following position at its national secretariat, Accra: Sign Language Officer – 1
Main responsibilities
The Sign Language Officer will under the supervision of the director:
- Coordinate the sign language component of the Project
- Work directly and in partnership with the University of Cape Coast Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting team
- Develop quarterly, bi-annual and annual work plan for Sign Language advocacy
- Conduct and coordinate training of regional sign language tutors
- Work in partnership with the University of Cape Coast for the screening of applicants for the diploma in SL interpreting
- Serve as liaison officer and coordinate all national level sign language programmes
- Coordinate the Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting programme at UCC
- Prepare regular narrative and financial project reports to the Executive Director
- Be responsible for the implementation of all training and capacity building activities
- Be responsible for the development of visual teaching and learning materials and assessment of Ghanaian Sign Language Interpreters
- Lead in the development of standardized Ghanaian Sign Language Curriculum
Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, education, linguistic, or human rights
- At least 5 years’ work experiences in education or related field
- Excellent command of the Ghanaian Sign Language
- Working knowledge of NGO environment
Position Specifications
- Working knowledge of the Ghanaian Sign Language as instructor or tutor
- Proven ability to work collaboratively including remotely under pressure with very little supervision
- Ability to innovate independently and within the project logic in order to achieve results
- Willingness to work occasionally at non-standard hours and to undertake regular travel
- Strong analytical, sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks, multi-stakeholder communication, excellent inter-personal skills and ability to meet deadlines
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