🇬🇭 ESC Volunteering in Ghana 💻 Digital Literacy Advisor for Youth and Women 📱

Description

Over 35years that GDCA has mapped out long-term prospects to raise funds and resources to ensure its continuous existence in bringing education and opportunities to the vulnerable and marginalised in society. Digital literacy is key for accessing information, communication, and jobs. The Digital Literacy Advisor will equip youth and women with essential digital skills, fostering innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship while bridging the digital divide. GDCA supports youth and women empowerment through vocational training. The advisor will integrate digital skills into these programs to prepare participants for the workforce and evolving technologies. Tasks include:

- Deliver digital literacy training

- Guide participants in using digital tools Identify digital needs

- Design tailored training

- Integrate digital skills into vocational programs

- Monitor and evaluate impact of the project

- Develop digital learning resources

- Promote digital literacy for empowerment.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

GDCA will organize accommodation close the office as possible, comprising a self-contained apartment with soft furnishing and with individual bath and toilet facilities. Basic kitchen facilities will be provided. GDCA will provide transport for official duties. The personal movement and food of the volunteer will be borne by the volunteer under the framework of the agreement of the volunteer programme.

Training during the activity

The BRIDGE project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality) enables volunteers to empower vulnerable communities, focusing on women and digital skills. They will attend UN Women Summits, lead digital workshops, and support skills development. Key topics include digital literacy, gender diversity, leadership in tech, digital safety, and financial literacy for digital entrepreneurship. The project promotes social cohesion, inclusion, and digital empowerment in a rapidly evolving world.

Participant profile

Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.

Qualifications and Skills for this mission:

- Degree in information technology, Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field

- Experience in digital skills training, technology education, or community development

- Experience working with youth, women, or marginalized groups is an advantage

- Experience in collecting and analyzing data for program monitoring and evaluation

- Previous experience in NGOs, social enterprises, or governmental projects related to digital inclusion is a plus

- Proficiency in using digital tools, software, and online platforms

- Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms and engage diverse audiences

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize activities, and meet deadlines

- Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, active listening, and the ability to build rapport with participants

- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to address challenges and adapt training methods to meet participants’ needs

- Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and respect for cultural differences, especially when working with underserved populations

- Knowledge of Digital Inclusion Frameworks: Familiarity with local and international initiatives promoting digital literacy and inclusion.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 30/11/2027

Location

CM Block IV, Civic and Culture Plot, Choggu/Agric, Tamale, Northern Region - Ghana, Tamale, Ghana

Deadline

01/12/2026

Project code

2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191889

Topics

Looking for participants from

31 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇬🇭 Ghana.