The Sabre Trust is a development organisation working in close collaboration with the local education authorities in the Central and Western Regions to support the implementation of the Ghana Education Service’s plans to scale up quality kindergarten education nationwide. As our programme expands in line with national plans, there is a need to reinforce the programme management team to develop delivery capacity and ensure our work continues to inform national policy and remains aligned with national education sector plans.

Key responsibilities:
Programme Management:

•  Oversee both the Building Better Schools and Transformational Teacher Training components of Sabre’s Brighter Futures programme. Each component has a dedicated projects manager leading the delivery teams.
•  Lead on the identification of programme priorities and collaboration with GES to identify beneficiary schools and communities.
•  Oversee the project planning process, approving budgets, resource plans and implementation programmes.
•  Review and sign off all project reporting.
•  Ensure that a robust monitoring & evaluation process is in place, and work with project managers and Ghana Education Service partners to review and analyse project impact.
•  Ensure that we stay current of all Government of Ghana education policy developments, and maintain close contact with GES headquarters in Accra.

Relationship Management:

•  Front line key account management for all Ghana based corporate partners, with guidance and support from the Programme Director.
•  Work with the Programme Director to identify and recruit new corporate partners, to enhance our partnership portfolio, in line with the strategy set by the UK fundraising team.
•  Maintain positive working relationships with the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education at the municipal, regional and national levels, providing regular updates to the relevant personnel on key activities and project plans.

Human Resources Management:

•  Line manage the project management team – monitoring progress against targets, evaluating performance, and providing assistance, support and guidance as required.
•  Review weekly progress reports and escalate urgent issues to the Programme Director.
•  Chair monthly team meetings.
•  Ensure that our contracting and employment relationships are consistent with Ghanaian labour laws.

Financial Management:

•  Oversee project and programme financial accounting, approving monthly budgets and scrutinising monthly accounts.
•  Ensure robust financial management procedures are in place to provide accurate and timely reporting and tracking of project expenditure.
•  Review Brighter Futures component of Sabre Trust Ghana’s annual accounts for Programme Director approval.

Communications:

•  Ensure that key programme and organisational developments are communicated to staff in a clear and concise manner.
•  Develop systems and procedures which enhance internal communications and knowledge sharing, and result in more efficient ways of working.

Fundraising:

Work closely with the UK fundraising team to explore new funding opportunities and contribute to funding proposals.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate will likely hold a Masters degree in a relevant discipline and have a strong track record (min 5 years experience) of project management in the education sector.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be submitted in the form of CV with covering letter to:

jobs@sabretrust.org

Closing date: 23th November, 2012