Canadian Volunteer – Knowledge & Learning Management

About the Position

Job Title: Canadian Volunteer – Knowledge & Learning Management

Project Name: United for Care-sensitive Approaches to Rights and Empowerment (UCARE)

Job Type: Volunteer Position

Location of Position: Tamale, Ghana (West Africa)

Reporting to: UCARE Project Director & Project Field Manager

Indicative LOE/Time Frame: Minimum 6 months (flexible timing in 2026, with possibility of extension up to 12 months)

Citizenship: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

Language Requirements: English

Compensation & Incentives:

This is a supported volunteer placement that includes:

• Daily living allowance / stipend
• International travel support
• Accommodation and approved field expenses covered
• Professional development and international field experience
• Opportunity to build networks within the international development sector

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

Application Instructions:

1. A CV and cover letter are mandatory to be considered.
2. Cover letters should effectively align your skills and experiences with the specific job responsibilities outlined in the position’s description, demonstrating your aptitude and enthusiasm for the role, your daily fee and current availability.
3. Curriculum Vitae, (CV) must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience (including academic qualifications).
4. Click the “Apply now” link to upload your cover letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae).
5. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a brief virtual interview. No phone calls please.

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Responsibilities

• Document UCARE GMF Success Stories: identify, analyse and document for sharing the most impactful stories and experiences of GMFs in combating time poverty of women and adolescent girls and its empowering consequences for them, their families and communities, adhering to Alinea’s Communications and Safeguarding policies.
• Work with the SEND Communications Team to adopt success stories in local languages and pidgin English for dissemination by UCARE partner community radio stations and social media platforms.
• Prepare audio-visual materials: participate in activities (e.g., quarterly review meetings, monthly/neighbourhood/community sensitizations) or conduct interviews with gender mentors, adolescent boys and girls, fathers and mothers, single parents, persons living with disability and use the findings to prepare audio visual materials showcasing the project impacts and results.
• Support the development and promotion of the GMF COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE web-based knowledge management platform. This will be a space for the UCARE team to exchange experiences and expertise with other agencies implementing the GMF approach to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Conduct training for the SEND team on videography and photography to enhance the UCARE team capability to account for project outcomes using high-quality pictures and videos.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, International Development, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience working or volunteering in international development.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Interest and knowledge of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) or Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), unpaid care work, and community development
• Experience with social media, storytelling, or web platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or Ghana is an asset

We Offer

• Exposure to dynamic projects
• Collaborative teams
• Environments where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported
• Practical experience in communications, knowledge management, and gender-responsive programming
• Opportunity to build practical experience, develop transferable skills, and see how your efforts translate into tangible outcomes

About the Company

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1000 projects worldwide. alineainternational.com

At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.

Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.