School for Life/Tzedek

Quality Education Initiative Project is being implemented in collaboration with School for Life in Saboba and Chereponi Districts and the Ghana Education Service. The project is aimed at complementing the efforts of the Government of Ghana to improve quality education in the country. After piloting in the above two districts for a while, the project will be extended to three more districts in the Northern Region.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A Bachelor's Degree or above in education, administration, economics, public policy, social sciences, or related fields
•  Applicant should have three years teaching experience, preferably in Ghana
•  Management experience (at least 3 years) preferably in Ghana
•  Excellent organisational skills
•  Experience setting up administrative and financial management processes
•  Flexibility, self-motivation, team spirit and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
•  Demonstrable ability to work successfully with diverse constitutencies and to work independently
•  Fluency in English, excellent writing and communication skills
•  Knowledge of at least one Northern language
•  Willingness to travel frequently in remote areas
•  Ability and willingness to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
•  Excellent knowledge of Excel
•  Some experience working for, or in partnership with the Government of Ghana , preferred

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be directed to:

The Programme Manager
School for Life
P. O. Box 787
Tamale

Closing Date:  17 April, 2013

NOTE:

•  Applicant's letter should contain his/her CV and contact information of three referees
•  Application letters must be received one week from the date of advert by 4:00pm
•  Only shortlisted candidates will be considered