JOB TITLE: District Coordinator
Organization: Spark MicroGrants
Location: Osino, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Spark MicroGrants believes in a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future. Working across 1350+ villages in 7 countries, Spark has pioneered a community-driven development model in sub-Saharan Africa that empowers rural communities to identify, plan, and implement their own solutions.

Spark partners with NGOs and government institutions to scale this model’s adoption and deepen its impact. The approach combines facilitated community meetings with small discretionary grants that catalyze local action, strengthen local institutions, and drive sustainable development. Learn more about Spark’s approach, impact, and values through its official platforms.

Role Purpose

Spark MicroGrants is seeking a committed and proactive District Coordinator to lead coordination efforts at the district level in Osino. You will actively strengthen relationships with government stakeholders, support community-driven development processes, and ensure effective implementation of Spark’s programmes in alignment with organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities

You will actively:

• Coordinate and support the implementation of community-driven development programmes at district level
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with district-level government stakeholders and key partners
• Facilitate collaboration between communities, NGOs, and government agencies
• Support and monitor facilitated community meetings and participatory planning processes
• Ensure effective coordination of multi-stakeholder projects and programme activities
• Collect, analyze, and report field data to support programme learning and decision-making
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on project progress and outcomes
• Support capacity-building initiatives within communities and partner institutions
• Promote adherence to Spark’s model, values, and implementation standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in community development, NGO programming, or rural development
• Proven experience building and maintaining district-level government relationships
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder coordination roles
• Experience with community-driven development models is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, writing, and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to speak Twi is an added advantage

WHY WORK WITH US?​​

• You will be joining a dynamic team that hails from over ten countries around the world and is committed to our vision.
• You will have the freedom and autonomy to make your role your own. We want to hear your innovative ideas, your vision for the future, and your critical questions.
• We respect and value work-life balance and your need for downtime, vacation, and reflection.
• You will join a dynamic and growing organization with a clear pathway to learning and career advancement.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Location will be Osino and Walewale with ~30% travel

• We will agree on learning and performance objectives for an initial probation period lasting three months from onboarding.
• Application end date:
  On a rolling basis, we reserve the right to close this recruitment process at any time.
• Expected Start Date: 1st June 2026
• In addition to salary, Spark offers other benefits, including generous paid time off and family leave, monthly communications, and professional development stipends.

Application Deadline

30 May 2026

How to Apply

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