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Funded WUSC Research and Data Advisor in Ghana

  • Organization: WUSC (World University Service of Canada)
  • Type: Other
  • Location: Canada
  • Deadline: December 2, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

WUSC, a Canadian non-profit, is recruiting a full-time volunteer Research and Data Advisor to work with the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service (GTVET) in Accra. The placement runs 4 to 12 months, set with you, and must end by 30 November 2027. WUSC pays for flights, visa, health insurance and housing, plus a modest monthly living allowance. **What you get:** - Return airfare to Ghana, visa or work permit, pre-departure medical exam, vaccinations and antimalarial medication - Health insurance, including emergency medical evacuation if needed - A modest monthly living allowance and an accommodation allowance (amounts not published) - Pre-departure training, in-country orientation and language training where required - 20 days of leave a year, prorated for shorter assignments, with the allowance still paid - Support from the WUSC Country Team while on assignment and a debrief afterwards **What you'll do:** - Design and run data management systems in SPSS to track how GTVET's divisions perform - Support monitoring and evaluation across the institution and find gaps to improve - Write research and policy papers on technical and vocational education, and help publish them in international TVET journals - Complete pre-assignment training and at least three public engagement activities with Canadian audiences - Send at least one message to your network about the WUSC Shared Impact Fund, which counts toward a $1,500 fundraising target **Key dates:** - Posting published 23 October 2026 - WUSC reviews applications as they arrive and removes the posting once filled; working deadline to be set by LOT - WUSC contacts shortlisted applicants within three weeks - The assignment lasts 4 to 12 months and must end by 30 November 2027 **More information:** - Research and Data Advisor posting (VA-107696): https://volunteer.wusc.ca/va-107696/ - International volunteer FAQ: https://wusc.ca/volunteer/volunteer-faq/

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WUSC (World University Service of Canada)Other

Funded WUSC Research and Data Advisor in Ghana

Dec 02, 2026 23:59:00 ET
Opportunity type
Other
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Canada
Deadline
Dec 02, 2026 23:59:00 ET

About this opportunity

WUSC, a Canadian non-profit, is recruiting a full-time volunteer Research and Data Advisor to work with the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service (GTVET) in Accra. The placement runs 4 to 12 months, set with you, and must end by 30 November 2027. WUSC pays for flights, visa, health insurance and housing, plus a modest monthly living allowance.

What you get:

  • Return airfare to Ghana, visa or work permit, pre-departure medical exam, vaccinations and antimalarial medication
  • Health insurance, including emergency medical evacuation if needed
  • A modest monthly living allowance and an accommodation allowance (amounts not published)
  • Pre-departure training, in-country orientation and language training where required
  • 20 days of leave a year, prorated for shorter assignments, with the allowance still paid
  • Support from the WUSC Country Team while on assignment and a debrief afterwards

What you'll do:

  • Design and run data management systems in SPSS to track how GTVET's divisions perform
  • Support monitoring and evaluation across the institution and find gaps to improve
  • Write research and policy papers on technical and vocational education, and help publish them in international TVET journals
  • Complete pre-assignment training and at least three public engagement activities with Canadian audiences
  • Send at least one message to your network about the WUSC Shared Impact Fund, which counts toward a $1,500 fundraising target

Key dates:

  • Posting published 23 October 2026
  • WUSC reviews applications as they arrive and removes the posting once filled; working deadline to be set by LOT
  • WUSC contacts shortlisted applicants within three weeks
  • The assignment lasts 4 to 12 months and must end by 30 November 2027

More information:

  • Research and Data Advisor posting (VA-107696): https://volunteer.wusc.ca/va-107696/
  • International volunteer FAQ: https://wusc.ca/volunteer/volunteer-faq/

Who can apply

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a Canadian permanent address (you may currently live outside Canada)
  • At least two years of relevant professional experience
  • A degree or specialised training in education, monitoring and evaluation, data management systems or knowledge systems management
  • A strong background in policy development in technical and vocational education and training (TVET)
  • Advanced SPSS skills and strong grounding in monitoring and evaluation methods
  • Excellent technical writing, turning complex data into clear policy recommendations
  • Written and oral fluency in English
  • Available full time for the whole assignment
  • Passport valid at least six months past the assignment end date, a criminal record check, medical clearance and three professional references
  • WUSC cannot recruit volunteers over 74 for international assignments

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Good to know

  • +Established Canadian non-profit, funded by Global Affairs Canada through the IGNI+E project
  • +Airfare, visa, health insurance with evacuation, vaccinations and accommodation allowance are covered, plus a monthly living allowance
  • +No application fee; the WUSC application form asks for no payment
  • +Flexible length, 4 to 12 months

Worth checking yourself

  • !WUSC publishes no closing date and removes the posting once it is filled. The 2 December date is LOT's, not WUSC's, so apply as early as you can
  • !Living and accommodation allowance amounts are not published, and WUSC calls the allowance modest
  • !A fundraising target of $1,500 applies, met at minimum by sending one message to your network about the WUSC Shared Impact Fund; it is not a fee
  • !Specialist role: needs TVET policy experience and advanced SPSS, and WUSC asks for at least two years of professional experience
  • !Canadian volunteers must have a Canadian permanent address, even if living abroad
  • !WUSC advises applying 2 to 4 months before you hope to depart

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Funded WUSC Research and Data Advisor in Ghana
Dec 02, 2026 23:59:00 ET