Vacancies at International Transformation Foundation

Duties and Responsibilities:

Spearhead the ITF international expansion dubbed “the ITF Dream challenge” by:

• Opening new branches in West Africa and the rest of the world;
• Initiating international marketing, communications and Fund-raising initiatives.
• Direct the International Office branches including projects planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and oversight of budgets.
• Facilitate, coordinate and act as primary point-of-contact for all international affairs.
• Maintaining the relationship with current international partners and establishing new relationships with international organizations and states/Governments.
• Identify and prepare a grant proposal and or other fundraising strategies for international projects/offices.
• Hire, train/mentor, supervise, and evaluate International offices volunteer staffs.
• Receive and mentor International volunteers, ensuring they are well settled and facilitate their quick adjustment to their new environment.
• Organize and evaluate international programs including conferences, events and seminars as well as representing ITF in such.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge &Skills required:

The applicant must possess or is extremely eager to learn and passionate about the following knowledge/skills and is able to demonstrate, that the essential functions of this position can be performed:

1. Hold at least a Bachelors Degree in related fields such as International Relations; Communications, marketing etc,
2. Possess knowledge in current issues and best practices relating to international youth development;
3. Ability to come up with creative ideas for communication and promotional materials, fundraising, identify potential opportunities for raising funds and write grant proposals,
4. Have excellent communication skills both orally and in writing (minimally in English), excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to work with individuals from different cultures,
5. Possess basic computer skills including graphic communication and social media management,
6. Ability to maintain an established work schedule, with or without flexibility,
7. Strong organizational and management skills- ability to multi-task and prioritize,
8. Motivated to learn and take on new challenges
9. Willingness and capacity to volunteer’
10. Unparalleled passion and commitment for youth & community development.
11. Candidate must be in the age bracket of 18 – 30.
12. For volunteers, a minimum of six months commitment is required.

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Primary responsibilities:

1. Handle, record, manage and present ITF’s financial data in compliance with financial accounting regulations
2. Overseeing the incorporation of new accounting software to streamline financial data collection
3. In conjunction with the Public Relations Assistant and Secretary General, you are responsible for generating money for ITF’s projects.
4. Maintain high accounting practices throughout the ITF volunteer base.
5. Maintain engagement with existing supporters, ensuring they are aware of projects that are underway, the impact they are having, and the financial transparency of all processes.
6. Provide administrative support to the Secretary General, Operations Director and other staff.
7. Operate manual and computerized office systems for instance; filing and maintaining: members database, monthly and annual reports database and the contacts database.
8. Undertake general office duties such as; dealing with post mails, faxes and e-mail, drafting and sending standard letters, photocopying and collating papers and mailings, arranging for documents to be printed, monitoring and ordering stocks of basic items such as stamps, stationery, periodicals, equipment and other items, arranging travel: hotel and accommodation etc.
9. Administer organizational events.
10. Contribute generally to the work of organization, undertaking such other tasks as are appropriate to the nature and scope of the post.

Person Specifications:

1. Hold at least a Bachelors Degree in related fields such as Administration, Management, Human Resource etc.
2. Good organizational skills, including ability to work within tight deadlines.
3. Have excellent communication skills orally and in writing (minimally in English), excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals or group of individuals.
4. Ability to maintain an established work schedule, with or without flexibility.
5. Have basic computer skills including graphic communication publications.
6. Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
7. Strong organizational and management skills- ability to multi task and prioritize.
8. Motivated to learn and take on new challenges.
9. Willingness and capacity to volunteer.
10. Passion and commitment towards youth development
11. Candidate must be in the age bracket of 18 – 30.
12. For volunteers, a minimum of six months commitment is required.

Other requirements

The volunteer is required to work from the office; at the current time remote working is not an available option.