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

Job Summary

IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. IBIS in Ghana is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to join its Education for Empowerment (EfE) Programme Team to facilitate the implementation of a 3-year Danida-funded project called the Christmas Calendar Project. The project seeks to provide access to quality basic education for out-of-school children living in the hard-to-reach communities in the East Gonja District through the Wing School model.

Duty Station: Salaga (Northern Region)

Reporting to: Education Programme Director (Based in Tamale)

Job Purpose:
In collaboration with relevant partners and under the guidance of the Education Programme Director, the Project Facilitator will work to ensure the effective planning and implementation of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Plan and implement the objectives of the Christmas Calendar Project in collaboration with local CSO partners, District Education Directorate (DED) and District Assembly (DA)
•  Support in implementing monitoring & evaluation systems to both inform strategy and raise performance
•  Maintain up to date reliable data on education in the district to inform the policy direction of the project
•  Strengthen partnerships between IBIS, local CSOs, DED and DA
•  Represent the Programme Director in meeting of stakeholders at the the district level
•  Manage and support other project staff (the Project Supervisors and driver) by offering effective leadership
•  Promote accountability & governance within the education sector in the project district
•  Promote the long term sustainability of the project results by facilitating a gradual phase in of DED/DA and gradual phase out of IBIS funding to the project as the project implementation progresses;
•  Contribute to fundraising by identifying key issues that affect the district and develop concepts notes for fundraising

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge/Skills Required:

•  Minimum academic requirement is a first degree in Education, Development Studies or Sociology. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage
•  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 language and other local languages in the district (Nawuri and Likpakpaln);
•  Hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
•  Excellent writing/communication skills

Location: Salaga, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

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

ibistamale@ibiswestafrica.com

Closing Date:  11 January 2013

Females are highly encouraged to apply.