Canadian Volunteer - Advocacy and Communications, Tamale

Closing on: Aug 30, 2026 Job Title: Canadian Volunteer - Advocacy and Communications 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: A CV and cover letter are mandatory to be considered. 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. Curriculum Vitae, (CV) must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience (including academic qualifications). Click the " Apply now" link to upload your cover letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae). Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a brief virtual interview. No phone calls please. 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. Project Description: The United for Care-sensitive Approaches to Rights and Empowerment (UCARE) Project is a five-year project (2024-2029) funded by Global Affairs Canada that seeks to enhance the realization of women and adolescent girls' rights to equal distribution of domestic work and reduced burden of unpaid care work in Northern Ghana. UCARE works collaboratively with national partners, regional and local governments to create an evidence-based, gender-responsive and care-sensitive policy and programming environment, and with families in northern Ghana to improve the agency and decision making of women and adolescent girls to exercise their rights related to recognized and valued unpaid care work. The UCARE project partners with local organizations SEND, NETRIGHT and women's rights organizations using the Gender Model Families approach to recognize, reduce and redistribute the burden of UCW more equitably within households. UCARE will be implemented in 10 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Northern, Northeast and Savannah regions, covering both urban and rural communities, reaching 197,000 women and men, and adolescent girls and boys Placement overview: This international volunteer opportunity is designed for motivated Canadian graduates and young professionals seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in international development while receiving financial support throughout the placement. This is for university graduates who are eager to step beyond the classroom and into profound, hands on work that delivers real world impact. From day one, you'll be exposed to dynamic projects, collaborative teams, and environments where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported. Participants will contribute to impactful community initiatives in Ghana while gaining practical experience in communications, knowledge management, and gender-responsive programming. You won't just be observing, you'll be contributing. This is a chance to build practical experience, develop transferable skills, and see how your efforts translate into tangible outcomes. This Volunteer position is with SEND Ghana, a key UCARE partner organization. SEND Ghana implements the Gender Model Families program reaching up to 50,000 families in three northern regions of Ghana. The Volunteer will work out of the SEND Ghana office in Tamale, Northern region. The overall purpose of this position is to strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) capabilities of the SEND UCARE team and the three Women's Rights Organizations working closely with SEND - and their grassroot allies in operational communities. The volunteer is expected to be embedded with the SEND Team to participate in work planning sessions, community, district and regional level activities of UCARE. This placement is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to launch a career in international development. You'll gain practical, hands-on experience, work with experienced professionals in Ghana and Canada, expand your global network, and contribute to a project that is creating lasting impact for women, girls, and communities in Northern Ghana. The Role The Canadian Volunteer in Advocacy and Communications will work alongside the UCARE Field Team in Tamale and partner organizations SEND and NETRIGHT to support advocacy and communications initiatives that advance gender equality and women's rights in Northern Ghana. The Canadian Volunteer will report to the UCARE Project Director overall and to the Project Field Manager day-to-day. The specific duties will include: Support the planning and delivery of advocacy and communications activities across the UCARE project. Help develop engaging communications materials, including social media posts, stories, reports, media content, presentations and press releases. Contribute to communications products for audiences in both Ghana and Canada. Adapt and update communications materials for different stakeholders and project needs. Assist in documenting project achievements, success stories, and lessons learned. Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team to capture project results and impact. Work with local partners to ensure communications and advocacy activities align with UCARE's objectives and Alinea International's communications standards. Help coordinate advocacy initiatives across project partners to maximize impact. Collaborate with technical specialists to ensure communications reflect Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles. Support the development of training materials and knowledge products. Contribute content for digital communications, publications, and other outreach channels. Required Qualifications : A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, International Development, Public Policy, or related field Experience working or volunteering in international development or related work experience Strong written and verbal English communication skills Interest and knowledge of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), unpaid care work and community development Skills in using design software such a Canva Experience with social media, storytelling, or web platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or Ghana is an asset Job Categories: Active Projects Job Types: Volunteer Job Locations: Accra Ghana Tags communication for development community outreach development assistance gender equality and social inclusion volunteerism Skills English Communication skills Social Media Canva Gender Equality and Social Inclusion The recruiting organization, Alinea International (Alinea), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. 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