Volunteer French Translator and Facilitator for Collective Initiatives in Ghana with Ashoka at Ashoka

Job Description

The volunteer will accompany virtually a team of social innovators and local government in Ghana as they work on developing a collective systems-change strategy to address a pressing problem in their city. The project is part of the Ayni Community of Local Innovators, an initiative co-led by Ashoka and three Ashoka Fellows to advance transformational change in cities through collaborative systems innovation. The volunteer will work with a facilitator and will support facilitating the virtual work sessions with the social innovators and local government leader. The volunteer will play an essential role in translating various systems-change tools into French and the various virtual work sessions. The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn about systems-change innovation and human-centered design.

Volunteer Logistics

Estimated hours required per week: 5

The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months

This position is Virtual

Language Requirements

French

Desired Skills And Experience

• English fluency; Native fluency in French
• Translation experience required
• Interest in learning about systems innovation and human centered design
• Great Communication skills