Discovery Learning Alliance (DLA) is a US-based non-profit organisation using the power of media to improve student learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness and community engagement in schools in the developing world. See www.thepoweroftv.org for more information. In many countries, girls continue to face barriers to accessing a quality basic education. This is the focus of Discovery Girls. with DFID and Discovery Communications support, the project will reach hundreds of schools and communities across Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria over the next 2-3 years. DLA is inviting applications for the two senior-most positions of the project team, to be based in Tamale - the overall Project Manager and the Training & Outreach Manager. In the near future, we will be advertising for additional positions responsible for teacher training and community outreach.

Job Summary

In many countries, girts continue to face barriers to accessing a quality basic education. This project will address this challenge, reaching hundreds of schools and communities across the Northern Region.

With strong support and guidance from the Girls' Clubs Coordinator, the Community Action Mobiliser will implement community outreach and mobilisation activities geared towards engendering awareness, dialogue and community-driven collective action to address girls' marginalisation. This will include setting a strong vision and clear roadmap for the community training and outreach component of the project, working with the Girls' Clubs Coordinator to directly engage on behalf of the team with key community stakeholders in the country. The position will require significant local travel to the project sites and communities.

Main Responsibilities

•   Establish relationships with community leaders and stakeholders to introduce the initiative and to raise awareness about girls' education.
•   Undertake and deliver community outreach training to school administrators, teachers, and community leaders at each project sites.
•   Monitor the progress of community outreach training and support schools and communities as they develop and implement their action plans to address barriers to girls' education.
•   Encourage and monitor the formation of Girts Clubs to support girls in reaching their own education goals.
•   Facilitate evaluation and continuous learning.
•   Ensure strong performance in line with agreed plans and budgets.
•   Maintain strong communications with supervisors and project sites, ensuring the routine flow of information up from project sites and that all reporting requirements are met.
•   Additional duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's degree or diploma in social work, education, international development, gender or development (equivalent additional training and experience will be considered);
•   Minimum of 5 years of experience with community-based facilitation.
•   Experience with girls' education and/or gender and development is strongly preferred.
•   Field experience in social and cultural context, especially as it relates to barriers to girls' education.
•   Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Must be flexible, willing to work irregular hours, and adaptable to changing circumstances. Must also possess demonstrated problem-solving and conflict management skills.
•   Fluency in English required and proficiency in one Mmaprusi, Dagbani or Gonja language preferred.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to:- DLATamale2015@gmail.com with the Job Title in the subject line,

Closing Date: 06 March, 2015

•   Please include a covering letter describing your interest and qualifications, along with a current CV.
•   Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•   These positions are based in the Northern Region; please note relocation with not be offered.
•   Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
•   All candidates must be Ghanaian nationals and have familiarity with national education initiatives and priorities, especially as regards girls' education.