Manager –Youth Development, Programs& Partnerships

Job Description

Job Summary
The Manager – Youth Development, Programs & Partnerships is
responsible for the strategic design, implementation,
coordination, and sustainability of youth-focused training,
hospitality exchange, and consulting programs delivered in
Ghana and internationally.
The role oversees youth training and job placement initiatives,
hospitality and intercultural exchange programs, consulting
services in program design and evaluation, and resource
mobilization for financial sustainability. The Manager ensures
high-quality, culturally responsive, and financially viable
programs delivered in English and French.


Key Responsibilities

1. Youth Training, Development, Internships
   & Job Placements
   Design, coordinate, and manage youth training and skills
   development programs aligned with labor market needs.
   Develop and oversee internship, apprenticeship, and job
   placement pathways with local and international partners.
   Build partnerships with employers, training institutions, NGOs,
   and government agencies.
   Track participant progress, outcomes, and employment
   impact.
   Ensure programs promote inclusion, employability, leadership,
   and entrepreneurship.
2. Hospitality & Intercultural Exchange
   Programs
   Lead the development and management of hospitality-based
   training and intercultural exchange initiatives.
   Coordinate inbound and outbound exchanges, including
   logistics, host partnerships, and participant support.
   Ensure programs foster cultural understanding, professional
   development, and ethical engagement.
   Collaborate with hotels, restaurants, training centers, and
   international institutions.
   Oversee program quality, safety, and compliance with local
   and international standards.
3. Consulting – Program Design,
   Implementation & Evaluation
   Lead consulting assignments related to program design,
   implementation, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E).
   Support clients in developing logical frameworks, theories of
   change, and implementation plans.
   Oversee data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning
   processes.
   Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and
   evaluation documents.
   Represent the organization in consulting engagements,
   stakeholder meetings, and presentations.
4. Resource Mobilization & Financial
   Sustainability
   Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies to
   support program growth and sustainability.
   Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants,
   partnerships, service contracts, and sponsorship.
   Lead proposal writing, budgeting, and donor reporting
   processes.
   Support income-generating activities linked to training,
   hospitality, and consulting services.
   Monitor program budgets and ensure efficient use of financial
   resources.
   Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
   Provide strategic planning and operational oversight across all
   program areas.
   Supervise program staff, consultants, interns, and volunteers
   as required.
   Ensure gender equity, youth inclusion, and intercultural
   sensitivity in all activities.
   Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors,
   and stakeholders.
   Represent the organization at local, regional, and international
   forums.
   Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor
   requirements, and legal frameworks.
   
   
   Qualifications & Experience
   Education
   Master’s degree in Development Studies, Education, Hospitality
   Management, International Relations, Business Administration, or
   a related field (Bachelor’s with strong experience may be
   considered).
   Experience
   Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive experience in youth
   development, international programs, hospitality training, or
   consulting.
   Proven experience managing multi-country or cross-cultural
   programs.
   Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, proposal
   development, or partnership building.
   Experience working with donors, international partners, and
   private-sector stakeholders.
   Skills & Competencies
   Strong program management and strategic planning skills.
   Excellent proposal writing, reporting, and analytical abilities.
   Proven leadership and team management capacity.
   Strong networking, negotiation, and partnership development
   skills.
   Cultural sensitivity and experience working in international
   contexts.
   Language Requirements
   Fluency in English and some French (spoken and written) is
   required.
   
   
   Working Conditions
   Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
   Flexible working hours to accommodate international partners
   and programs.
   
   
   Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
   Successful delivery and impact of youth training and
   placement programs
   Growth and quality of hospitality and exchange programs
   Client satisfaction and repeat consulting engagements
   Funds mobilized and financial sustainability achieved
   Strength and diversity of partnerships established