Programme Assistant

Position: Business and Disability Network (BDN) Coordinator Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract Duty station: Accra, Ghana About the role The Business and Disability Network (BDN) Coordinator will coordinate and grow the Ghana Business and Disability Network (GBDN), supporting employers to strengthen disability-inclusive employment practices. The role convenes businesses and partners, facilitates learning and peer exchange, and connects employers with OPDs, service providers, and other stakeholders to advance inclusive workplaces in line with national and international frameworks (including UNCRPD).

Responsabilités

Key duties and responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day network operations and member engagement, including onboarding and communications. Support strategy development and membership growth with the Steering Committee. Plan and deliver an annual programme of events and knowledge-sharing activities. Coordinate implementation planning, budgets, logistics, accessibility, and quality assurance. Lead/support MEL activities: data capture, reporting, learning products, and success stories. Support communications, advocacy and knowledge management for disability inclusion. Provide administrative and basic financial support; contribute to fundraising and partner/donor engagement. Promote safeguarding, data protection, and risk management across network activities.

Required qualifications and experience

Expérience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. Significant relevant experience in partnerships, fundraising/business development, membership networks, or similar. Demonstrated stakeholder management experience across private sector, government, NGOs and OPDs. Understanding of disability inclusion and rights-based frameworks.

Strong facilitation, communication, planning, and coordination skills. Strong IT skills and comfort using data for reporting.

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