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.

Reporting to DLA’s Programme Director for West Africa, the Ghana Project Manager will lead the Ghana project team and partner relations and manage project start-up, implementation, monitoring and reporting. The position will require significant travel for partner liaison and project oversight and support.

Main Responsibilities

•   Play a central role in project start-up, including coordinating final hiring, partner agreements, setting up of a new office, risk assessment and management planning, etc.
•   Build strong partner relations and represent DLA and the Discovery Girls project through regular communications and meetings with donors, government officials, and local school and community leaders.
•   Manage senior Discovery Girls staff and develop a strong, collaborative team culture across all levels and functional areas.
•   Lead Discovery Girls team mem- bers in executing project work plans, deliverables and budgets.
•   s.    Support robust project monitor- ing, evaluation and learning.
•   Ensure sound financial manage- ment and good stewardship of donor resources.
•   Oversee preparation of regular narrative and financial reports in line with donor requirements and facilitate year-end auditing.
•   Maintain regular communica- tions with supervisor and DCGEP’s headquarters office.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in a relevant field education, international development, management, etc. is preferred.
•   12-15 years relevant experience, progressively moving up in terms of partner relations and management responsibilities for significant education or related development projects.
•   Experience working with major donor agencies, e.g. DFID, USAID, etc., preferred.
•   Understanding of educational initiatives and priorities in Ghana.
•   Demonstrated project and people management and a track record of leading teams to deliver on programmatic and financial commitments.
•   Demonstrated commitment to sound financial management and programme quality and impact.
•   National of Ghana. Fluency in English required and proficiency in one or more additional languages applicable to the 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 position you are applying for in the subject line. Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted