Junior Digital Marketer Teaching Assistant (6 Months Fixed-Term/Remote)

Location: Ghana ABOUT GENERATION At Generation, we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015, Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 150,000+ graduates and 23,000+ employers across 50 professions and 17 countries. When learners join Generation, 91% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program, graduates have a 78% job placement rate, rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates, 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates, and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation, 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date, Generation’s global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 52% are female, 28% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country. JOB OBJECTIVES The Junior Digital Marketer Teaching Assistant is full-time role assisting the facilitation of the "Junior Digital Marketer” training (in online format) based on existing content. The position will be based remotely for six months, with a possibility of extension and contingent on funding availability and performance. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Facilitation of the "Junior Digital Marketer” training (in online format) based on existing content Support training delivery to an adult audience under the supervision of lead instructors Become familiar with and follow the course of the program as designed by Generation Ensure the involvement and active participation of our learners in the training program Support in grading learners’ assessments. Activities peripheral to the training Build strong and trusting relationships with learners, develop a detailed knowledge of their strengths and challenges while ensuring a caring learning environment Support and motivate learners to be resilient in their professional as well as personal journeys Participate in the organization of the cohort launch Attend onboarding sessions as agreed with the management team before cohort launch Take part of coaching cycles determined per management with specified cadence; this could include instructional team meetings, coaching conversations, participating in communities of practice and/or take part of specific professional development activities for upskilling such as attending workshops/trainings Instructional Excellence & Continuous Improvement Engage in peer reviews or instructional observations to foster continuous improvement. Maintain a reflective teaching journal to document challenges, successes, and innovations. Technology Integration & Innovation Support learners with digital literacy challenges, offering guidance or resources as needed. Professional Development & Certification Maintain relevant certifications (e.g., adult learning, instructional design, digital facilitation). Engage in ongoing professional development, including MOOCs, webinars, and conferences. Learner Career Readiness Integrate career readiness skills and BSMs (e.g., communication, problem-solving, time management) into instruction as prescribed by the L&T rubric. Support learners in building professional portfolios or LinkedIn profiles along with the Employability Coach. Equity, Inclusion & Safeguarding Apply inclusive teaching practices that respect diverse backgrounds and learning needs. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with Generation’s organizational protocols. Foster a psychologically safe learning environment where learners feel respected and valued Other Responsibilities Any other responsibilities as may be assigned QUALIFICATIONS Desired Experience & Qualifications At least a year of experience in Digital Marketing and facilitation preferably for adults, with some online delivery experience Facilitation skills, energy, communication, learner-centered approach Professional demeanor and excellent organizational skills Instructional effectiveness, subject mastery, results-driven Empathy, adaptability, relationship-building Attention to detail Teamwork and openness to feedback