The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – EDUCATION (TAMALE) in the Education Office of USAID/Ghana. The primary purpose of the position is to provide technical, implementation and management expertise for programs and activities that aim to strengthen and support Ghana education sector human and institutional capacities for improved primary school reading performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in public sector administration, international development, education, law, or other relevant training in education or education program management is required.
•   5 years experience in international development programming and/or implementation, 3 years of which should be in education and/or education-related program management position is required.

Salary Range: GH¢ 34,074.00 – GH¢51,113.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and
experience)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Human Resources Office Email:

AccraHRO@state.gov

Or

Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP194, Accra or
by Email AccraHRO@state.gov

For full requirements and position description, please log on to

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html

or

http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title.

Closing Date: 14 June, 2013

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding a Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.