IBIS is an International Non Government Organization which has been operating in Ghana since 2001.

Job Summary

IBIS in Ghana is looking for a dynamicand results-oriented person to join its Education for Empowerment (EfE) Programme Team to facilitate the implementation of the DFID funded Complementary Basic Education (CBE) Programme in the Bole and Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Districts in the Northern Region. The programme seeks to provide access to quality basic education for out-of-school children through the 9-month mother tongue literacy/ School for Life/CBE model. It aims to support the scaling up of the model for 120,000 out of school children to enable them transi-tion into formal system, and to enhance the capacity of the Government of Ghana to run this model after the end of this programme in 2015.

Duty Station:  Bole (Bole District)

Reporting to: Programme Facilitator (Based in Bole)

Job Summary: In collaboration with relevant partners (Ghana Education Service, District Assemblies and Civil society organisations) and under the supervision and guidance of the IBIS Programme Facilitator ensure the planning and effective implementation of the CBE Project in the Bole and Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Districts to achieve the objectives and indicators for the one year period.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Plan and implement the Objectives of the CBE Project in collaboration with the GES and District Assembly and Civil Society organisations.
•   Initiate and facilitate meetings with partners and staff to plan or review activities for implementing the project
•   Follow up to ensure all activity plans (CBE) cycle activities including monitoring, reporting etc. ) are effectively and timely carried out by CBE project partners.
•   Support implement monitoring & evaluation systems to both inform strategy and raise performance
•   Training and capacity building of partners and CBE facilitators.
•   Faclitate and strengthen partnership between IBIS, GES and DA
•   Support teamwork by offering effective leadership
•   Promote accountability & governance within Education at the project district

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum academic requirement is a first degree in Education, Development Studies or Sociology.
•   Very good knowledge of the Education Sector in Ghana;
•   At least 3 years experience in training and capacity building, especially on participatory methods of teaching.
•   A sound knowledge of advocacy is desirable
•   Gender sensitivity in programme development
•   Experiences with managing, co-ordinating and implementing project activities
•   Good understanding of the Gonja and Dagaare languages and other local languages in the District (Brifo and Vagla);
•   Initiative and proactive attitude towards the promotion of education in rural communities;
•   Hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
•   Excellent writing/communication skills.
•   Preparedness to reside in the district of appointment.
•   Ability to ride motorcycle

Location: Bole, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating 2 employment referees to:

ibistamale@ibiswestafrica.com

Closing Date: 22 March, 2014

Females are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted