Deadline: Friday 27 February, 2026. We expect a start date no later than 1 April, 2026.

Job Summary

at Wikimedia Ghana User Group, Dome, Accra – Ghana; Non-remote | On-site

Wikimedia Ghana User Group (WMGH) is seeking a Senior Programs Officer to manage funded programs and initiatives funded by the Wikimedia Foundation and other grantmakers and leverage on our impact to help secure further funding to support the organization’s mission of promoting free knowledge in Ghana.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Programs Officer

• Maintain a strong and up-to-date understanding of the Free Knowledge ecosystem and the Wikimedia Movement.
• Support fundraising efforts to secure between USD 75,000 – 550,000 annually through the Wikimedia Community General Support Fund, applying established internal movement grant processes.
• Diversify our funding sources by developing, experimenting and aligning our programs to attract funding beyond the Wikimedia Community General Support Fund. 
• Lead the design, coordination, implementation and evaluation of Wikimedia-related programs such as edit-a-thons, regional workshops, contests, and annual events by collaborating with a team of regional Wikimedia Specialists, community volunteers and other Wikimedia affiliates who execute these programs.
• Lead the creation and submission of annual project proposals, budgets, mid-term and final grant reports, as well as detailed activity work plans by working in collaboration with our in-house Administrative Officer or other designated person.
• Represent WMGH at global events and meetings.

Skills and Experience 

• Deep understanding of the Free Knowledge ecosystem, the Wikimedia Movement, and broader open knowledge trends, with the ability to align programs with mission and funding opportunities.
• Experience in proposal development, grant reporting, and budget management, with knowledge of donor landscapes, diversification strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Strong program and project management skills, including monitoring and evaluation, coordinating multiple programs and deadlines, and solving challenges in delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, including strategic communications, media relations, public speaking, and networking to raise awareness and represent the organization globally.
• Proven leadership and collaboration abilities, including team coordination, partnership building with affiliates and external partners, and cross-cultural communication in multilingual settings.

Compensation

GHS 4500-6000 net per month.

Working Hours

• Standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  
• May require occasional weekend availability, depending on program schedules.
  
• Travel within and outside Ghana may be required for specific programs and events.

Application Process

Interested candidates should complete the Job Application Form. Please ensure all required sections of the form are accurately filled before submission.

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About Wikimedia Ghana User Group

Wikimedia Ghana User Group (WMGH) is one of the 192 affiliates of the Wikimedia Movement. WMGH is a geographically-based affiliate. As the geographically-focused affiliate our mandate is to support and promote Wikimedia projects in Ghana.

Vision
A world in which every Ghanaian has access to and can also contribute freely to the sum of all knowledge.

Mission
To empower and engage people around Ghana to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.

We belong to the Wikimedia Movement 

The Wikimedia Movement is the global community that supports the Wikimedia projects including the flagship platform Wikipedia. This community includes:

• Contributors to wiki projects like Wikipedia.
• Wikimedia Foundation which was created in 2003 to fund the development and upkeep of the wikis and support the contributors.
• Organisations including global affiliates and to some extent some aligned partner organisations.

Knowledge as a service: The Wikimedia movement serves open knowledge to the world across interfaces and communities. We are working towards building tools for allies and partners to organize and exchange free knowledge beyond Wikimedia. Our infrastructure will enable us and others to collect and use different forms of free, trusted knowledge.

Knowledge equity: As a social movement, we will focus our efforts on the knowledge and communities that have been left out by structures of power and privilege. We will welcome people from every background to build strong and diverse communities. We will break down the social, political, and technical barriers preventing people from accessing and contributing to free knowledge.