Qualifications and skills

A Degree (or equivalent) in law, political science, public administration or a relevant, directly related discipline.

General professional experience

• Excellent command of the English language, both orally and written.

• Demonstrable ability to write in plain language.

• Previous experience with the human rights based approach to development.

Specific professional experience

• At least 10 years experience in anti-corruption, accountability and/or environmental governance.

• At least 10 years experience in designing, developing and conducting civic education and/or advocacy and lobbying activities on anti-corruption, public financial management, accountability, environmental governance or similar, related issues.

• At least 5 years experience in training and training of trainers.

• Demonstrable experience in designing web-based, cell-phone based and social media based civic education materials and campaigns in Africa or the region. Experience with similar campaigns in Ghana will be an advantage.

• Experience with civil society, the media and Parliaments. Experience with civil society, the media and Parliament in West Africa will be a distinct advantage