Spring-UP Global Network (SUGN) is a youth-led not-for-profit, working to bridge the literacy gap between children in rural and urban Ghana. We are on a mission to connect Tertiary students and Business professionals to provide mentorship and career guidance to primary school and secondary school students living in deprived communities in Ghana. In addition, we’re nurturing the reading and writing skills of children through our iRead iLead Campaign. At Spring-UP Global Network, we are working to achieve the UN SDG4 Target 4.1 and 4.6 that says:  

·         By 2030, all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.

·         By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.

We are recruiting young leaders who demonstrate commitment to drive change in their communities to join our LitCommunities program and volunteer in our network to help execute projects in the 2023 impact year.

What is the LitCommunities Program?

LitCommunities Program is a year-long program to train and motivate young people to lead and develop projects to advance literacy levels in their communities. As a LitCommunities Leader, you will host our LitChild Clubs in pre-tertiary schools, design literacy activities, and make reading fun for children while advancing literacy levels in your community.

You will be trained, empowered and motivated to improve learning outcomes in basic schools in your community.

The program equips and trains tertiary students and young professionals in fields such as Community Engagement and Programs, Child Education and Literacy Development, Brands and Communications, Finance, and People and Culture.

Improving literacy rates in our communities is a collective duty.

Apply to join our LitCommunities Program before November 15 and let’s drive the change we need.

Applicants must be willing to commit time and skills to lead programs that will advance the United Nations Sustainable Goal 4.

A. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMS UNIT

Project Assistant

We are looking for a detailed Programs Head with great organizational skills to lead and help execute future projects. You will work with the Project Assistants, other LitCommunities Leaders at SUGN, teachers and children of various ages. Our ideal candidate will be someone who has great organizational skills and a zeal for seeing the start and finish of projects.s

Position:  Programs Head

Duration: January to December 2023

 Reports to: President

 Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Lead, initiate and monitor all programs of the organization.
• Supervise and coordinate with Project Assistants to ensure the objectives of the NGO are achieved
• Knowledge management of project related information and documentation
• Support all project communications and documentation of key project activities.
• Facilitate work with stakeholders including teachers and community leaders to ensure smooth execution of programs.
• Collaborate with other core management of the organization to ensure the mandate of the organization is fulfilled.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in project management.
• Experience working with children and teenagers.
• Degree or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

Project Assistant

We are looking for proactive Project Assistants with great organizational skills to volunteer in our network and help execute future projects. You will work with the Programs Head, other LitCommunities Leaders at SUGN, teachers and children of various ages. Our ideal candidate will be someone who has great organizational skills and a zeal for teaching children, one that can make reading fun for children.

Position:  Project Assistant

Duration: January to December 2023

 Reports to: Programs Head

 Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Support with the preparation of project plans
• Coordinate with project volunteers to ensure the objectives of the NGO are achieved
• Knowledge management of project related information and documentation
• Support all project communications and documentation of key project activities.
• Act as a stand-in for the Programs Head when necessary.
• Collaborate with other members of the organization to ensure the mandate of the organization is fulfilled.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in project management.
• Experience working with children and teenagers.
• Degree or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

Regional Coordinators

SUGN is on a mission to connect Tertiary students and young professionals to lead initiatives focused on improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level through literacy projects.

We are looking for Regional Coordinators to lead activities in the various regions where we currently operate (Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Central, Oti and Volta Regions).  You will work with students from various tertiary institutions, young professionals, school leaders and children of various ages.

Position:  Regional Coordinator

Duration: January to December 2023

Reports to: President

Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities  

• Lead, plan and support the Programs Head to execute projects in your region
• Administration and coordination of a range of human resource functions to support the People and Culture Lead at the regional level.
• Facilitate activities to ensure continuous motivation of volunteers at the regional level.
• Coordinate with project volunteers to ensure the objectives of the NGO are achieved.
• Support all project communications and documentation of project activities at the regional level.
• Act as a stand-in for the President at the regional level.

Requirements:

• Support with the preparation of project plans in your region.
• Coordinate with project volunteers to ensure the objectives of the NGO are achieved in your region.
• Knowledge management of project related information and documentation in your region.
• Support all project communications and documentation of key project activities in your region.
• Act as a stand-in for the President at the regional level.
• Must be able to speak a native language apart from the general English language.
• Perform all related work delegated or required to accomplish the program’s objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to speak to children.
• Familiar with child development processes and techniques.
• Degree or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

B. BRANDS & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

Executive Secretary

SUGN’s initiatives are focused on improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level through literacy projects.

We are looking for a detailed Executive Secretary to provide administrative support to the President, core management team and leadership of various units within the organization, including coordinating the organization’s operating system, including report writing, data management and filing.

Position:  Executive Secretary

Duration: January to December 2023

 Reports to: President

 Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Perform administrative tasks
• Write letters, reports and other documents.
• Support and coordinate activities of the President’s office.
• Coordinate activities between the various units.
• Manage all requests received by the President’s office.
• Schedule meetings, record minutes and disseminate information.
• Monitor and coordinate with Content Writers to ensure that content on SUGN’s website and all social media platforms are up to date.
• Coordinate with Regional Coordinators to ensure the mandate of the organization is fulfilled.

Requirements:

• Excellent in writing, proofreading and editing.
• Familiar with executive secretary duties and administrative roles.
• Knowledge in administrative approaches and processes.
• Experience in managing an executive office.
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proactive leader with excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible and ability to adapt to growth needs in the not-for-profit industry
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiar with child development processes and techniques.
• Degree or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

Content Writers

We are looking for creative Content Writers to volunteer in our team and help execute future projects in storytelling, content writing, copywriting, and editing. The writers would work alongside other team members, teachers, Children of various ages, one-on-one or in groups. Our ideal candidate will be someone who has great writing skills and a zeal for teaching children, one that can make reading fun for children.

Position:  Content Writer

Duration: January to December 2023

Reports to: Executive Secretary

 Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Research industry related topics and integrate innovative and creative ideas for programmes, special events and promotional campaigns.
• Write clear copy marketing copy for the organization’s website, articles, guides and social media accounts
• Proofread and edit organization’s documents while maintaining corporate voice and style guidelines across all platforms.
• Maintain file-management, using consistent naming conventions and procedures
• Follow industry best-practices and provided guidelines

• Requirements 
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Excellent writing ability with solid marketing and research skills.
• Willingness to use online collaboration tools like Google docs, Google drive, etc
• Flexible and committed to work independently and be self-motivated
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

Creative Designer

We are looking for a Creative Designer to design illustrations and digital visuals. The designer will collaborate with our team of Creative Writers and Programs Unit. Our ideal candidate will be someone who wants to communicate the importance and means of advancing learning outcomes through designing.

Position:  Creative Designer

Duration: January to December 2023

Reports to: Programs Head

Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Ensure the brand is consistent across all areas of work at all times.
• Research industry related topics and integrate innovative and creative ideas for programs, special events and promotional campaigns.
• Illustrate concepts and create a range of graphics and images for approval for each program.
• Design materials such as newsletters, posters, brochure covers and manuals to advance the objectives of SUGN.
• Actively communicate and coordinate all work with other members in the Brands and Communication team as necessary.
• Contribute to team work by executing tasks as required.
• Follow industry best-practices and provided guidelines

Requirements 

• Excellent graphic design ability.
• Knowledge of Adobe creative suites such as Photoshop, illustrator.
• Degree or relevant certification in graphic design
• Willingness to use online collaboration tools like Google docs, Google drive, etc
• Flexible and committed to work independently and be self-motivated
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

C. CHILD EDUCATION & LITERACY DEVELOPMENT UNIT

Child Educator/Mentor

SUGN’s initiatives are focused on improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level through literacy projects.

We are looking for vibrant Child Educators/Mentors to volunteer to plan, organize, and initiate activities to make reading fun for children develop and help them acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills to improve their learning outcomes. You will work with Children of various ages, one-on-one or in groups.  

Position:  Child Educator/Mentor

Duration: January to December 2023

Reports to: Programs Head

 Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Plan and lead activities to make reading fun for children
• Design and lead activities to enhance the literacy and numeracy skills of children.
• Host and coordinate SUGN ‘LitChild’ clubs in various pre-tertiary schools.
• Research, collect and compile the appropriate teaching material for the children.
• Monitor and evaluate the children’s performances and ensure the learning outcomes improve.
• Engage and partner with other members of SUGN to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Ensure that the teaching methodologies align with local and global educational standards and regulations.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Ghana’s pre-tertiary curriculum and teaching methods.
• Must be able to speak a native language apart from the general English language.
• Perform all related work delegated or required to accomplish the program’s objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to speak to children.
• Familiar with child development processes and techniques.
• Degree in Education or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

D. FINANCE UNIT

Finance Assistants

SUGN’s initiatives are focused on improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level through literacy projects.

We are looking for detailed Finance Assistants to support the daily financial operations of the organization, supporting the Finance Lead and Programs Head to ensure that financial transactions are recorded and accurately filed.

Position:  Finance Assistant

Duration: January to December 2023

Reports to: Finance Lead

Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities 

• Support daily financial operations of the organization
• Prepare budgets and maintain the accounting records
• Perform appropriate controls and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management reports and reports to donors and partners
• Reconcile all vendor and bank accounts and assist in processing and recording payments.
• Maintain and ensure all organization’s cash payment processes and requirements are duly followed.
• Collaborate with other members of the organization to ensure the mandate of the organization is fulfilled.

Requirements:

• Detail oriented, analytical with great leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Flexible and ability to adapt to growth needs in the not-for-profit industry
• Degree in Accounting/Finance or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• Familiar with child development processes and techniques.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

E. PEOPLE AND CULTURE UNIT

People and Culture Lead

SUGN is on a mission to connect Tertiary students and young professionals to lead initiatives focused on improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level through literacy projects.

We are looking for a people loving People and Culture Lead to perform a range of human resource functions. You will support recruitment, onboarding, learning, diversity, as well as key initiatives to ensure the welfare of our volunteers by promoting the culture of SUGN. You will work with students from various tertiary institutions, young professionals, school leaders and children of various ages.

Position:  People and Culture Lead

Duration: January to December 2023

Reports to: Alumni Coordinator

Volunteer mode: Remote and on-site

Responsibilities  

• Administration and coordination of a range of human resource functions
• Initiate and conduct recruitment, onboarding and induction processes that align with global standards.
• Supervise, reward and conduct professional development to support volunteers achieve their KPIs.
• Maintain an accurate membership register.
• Initiate, plan and lead SUGN’s annual training seminar for volunteers.
• Facilitate activities to ensure continuous motivation of volunteers
• Collaborate with other members of the organization to ensure the mandate of the organization is fulfilled.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Ghana’s pre-tertiary curriculum and teaching methods.
• Must be able to speak a native language apart from the general English language.
• Perform all related work delegated or required to accomplish the program’s objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to speak to children.
• Familiar with child development processes and techniques.
• Degree in Education or enrolled in a tertiary institution.
• Commitment to the SDG Goal 4.
• You must be a leader and passionate about advancing the learning outcomes of children in under-served communities.

To join the LitCommunities Program, submit your CV to membership.sugn@gmail.com before November 15, 2022.

Applicants must be willing to commit time and skills to lead programs that will advance the United Nations Sustainable Goal 4.