Deadline: 10 July, 2026

Location: Ghana (Remote)

Global Rights has opened applications for the role of Programme Support Volunteer in Ghana.

Global Rights is an international human rights and governance capacity-building non-governmental organisation working with local activists in Africa to promote and protect the rights of marginalised populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, policy analysis, and drafting of reports, briefs, position papers, and other knowledge products related to Global Rights’ thematic priorities
• Support the monitoring, implementation, and coordination of ongoing projects and programme activities
• Assist in executing urgent actions, advocacy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support the development and strengthening of partnerships with civil society organisations, community groups, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders
• Conduct policy mapping and analysis of laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks relevant to Global Rights’ thematic areas, particularly equitable resource governance, security and human rights and civic space strengthening
• Monitor, track, and document developments, trends, and media reports relating to human rights issues and violations in Ghana
• Contribute to evidence-based advocacy efforts through data collection, analysis, and documentation
• Support the identification of funding opportunities aligned with Global Rights’ strategic priorities
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and partnership documents
• Conduct background research to support resource mobilisation and organisational development efforts
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of workshops, trainings, consultations, dialogues, campaigns, and other programme-related events
• Assist in managing event logistics, participant coordination, communications, documentation, and post-activity reporting
• Prepare meeting notes, activity reports, and other administrative documentation as required
• Perform other duties and assignments as may be delegated to support programme delivery and organisational objectives

Requirements 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Two years, minimum, of knowledge and/or experience working with human rights organisations
• Understanding of natural resources governance, gender, development and human rights issues in Ghana
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Proven project management skills in complex, multi-faceted projects
• Demonstrable ability to work on tight deadlines
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills

To apply and for more information, click here.