World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education and enhance food security.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, and motivated person to fill the position of Project Coordinator.

Purpose of Position:

The successful candidate will collaborative with school and district education offices to coordinate and provide technical support for the implementation of the Literacy Boost Project. This includes in-school interventions (e.g. teacher training), community action (e.g. out of school reading clubs), creation of reading materials in mother tongue, and assessment of children’s literacy performance.

Key Responsibilities

•   Support the design of Literacy Boost Project & Education project in accordance with requirements for literacy program.
•   Develop & monitor Literacy Boost Project implementation plans for Aare Development Programs.
•   Work with Education Specialist to support Area Programs to develop appropriate Literacy Boost Project plans within their education projects.
•   Work with technical specialists to develop additional content to the programming components.
•   Support Literacy Boost Project to implement the project through local structures. E.g. work with the GES to deliver a high quality teacher training component.
•   Ensure capacity of Area Programmes staff is to effectively implement Literacy Boost Project.

The Package

•   The position is based in Kintampo South and Anyima Mansie with some amount of domestic/international travel.
•   S/He reports to the Education Specialist.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Candidate must have:

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Education with English or Early Childhood background.
•   3 Years’ experience in working on an education project / sector.
•   Strong background in pedagogy, history of education and other education components.
•   Strong skills in networking with education sector stakeholders.
•   Capacity to mentor and build capacity of staff and community stakeholders.
•   Interest and ability to relate positively to children, staff and parents.
•   Fluent in both written and spoken English.
•   Strong writing and communication skills.
•   Strong facilitation skills.
•   Experience working in rural communities is important

Location: Kintampo South / Anyima Mansie

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 22 January, 2015

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  WV is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.