Discovery Learning Alliance (DLA) is a us-based non-profit organization 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.

Reporting to the Ghana Project Manager, the Training and OUtreach Manager will be responsible for all Discovery Girls teacher training and community outreach activities and deliverables in Ghana, overseeing an extensive team of teacher trainers and community mobilisers in delivering on a proven package of high quality, innovative teacher training and support, as well as a newly expanded set of community outreach and mobilisation activities geared towards supporting community dialogue and action to advance girls’ education. The position will require extensive travel for overall direction and support to teacher trainers and community mobilisers.

Main Responsibilities

•   Contribute to successful project start -up, including coordinating final hiring of teacher trainers and community mobilisers.
•   Build strong partner relations, especially in the teacher training domain.
•   Supervise Lead Teacher Trainers and the Girls club Coordinator overseeing community outreach and mobilisation.
•   Guide and support the team of teacher trainers and community mobilisers to ensure strong performance in line with agreed plans and budgets.
•   Monitor the progress of teacher training and community mobilisation activities and facilitate evaluation and continuous learning.
•   Maintain strong communica- tions with direct reports, ensuring the routine flow of information up from project sites and that all reporting requirements are met.
•   Maintain regular communica- tions with supervisor and relevant DLA colleagues at HQ.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
•   Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, progressively taking on more significant management and technical leadership responsibilities.
•   In-depth teaching, teache training and community outreach experience.
•   Understanding of educational initiatives and priorities in Ghana, especially as regards teacher training and girls’ education.
•   Demonstrated project and people management.
•   Demonstrated commitment to programme quality and impact.
•   National of Ghana. Fluency in English required and proficiency in one or more additional languages applicable to the Northern Region preferred.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, along with a current CV to:

ghanarecruitment2013@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 October, 2013

Please put the title of the posistion you are applying for in the subjuect line. Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted