The Education Specialist will be leading the design, development and future adaptations of the Project’s Teaching and Learning approach to Literacy and Numeracy Remedials and after school sessions to students and out of school children, as well as teacher and leadership training. The role will also contribute in developing standard materials for community training sessions in 300 remote sites in 2 different regions. The Education Specialist will work to ensure the Programme meets its expected literacy and numeracy and transition outcomes. The role will be mainly based in Accra in but will involve travel to other regions where the participating schools are located. The role will involve frequent engagement with remote teachers face to face and via the phone.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, BEHAVIORS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications & Experience

University degree in Education

Experience in CBE

Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience

Accreditation in school leadership and teacher training

Strong lesson planning and curriculum development skills

Experience in Inclusive education in the education sector in Ghana in mainstream and non-mainstream settings

Proficiency in reading and speaking any of the following languages: Akuapem Twi, Asanti Twi, Ewe, Dangme, Ga.

Experience providing capacity building to Primary teachers

Familiarity with primary teaching, pedagogy and assessment frameworks

Experience with the state education system/curricula in Ghana.

Proven experience in curriculum design for English and Maths and gender-specific training.

Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, colleagues and the MoE/GES.

Prior experience at the international level and in developing countries is considered an asset.

Key skills & Competencies

Highly functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other ICT skills required

Ability to speak at least one of the dominant languages in the regions of operation

Skills and experience in external stakeholder engagement including donors, government and private sector and experiences with coordination of multi-stakeholder forums

Strong communication skills. Experience of presenting to camera will be an advantage

Skills in report writing and monitoring and evaluation

Ability to analyse Monitoring and Evaluation data and inform changes in project delivery

Ability to provide capacity building to Project staff and stakeholders

Ability to write reports describing lessons learned for a wide range of audiences

Ability to prescribe and implement innovative solutions to challenges found in a complex distance learning education project with marginalized girls

Personal Attributes

Self-starter and team player with high standards.

Ability to multi task and work under some level of pressure.

Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and with multi- and interdisciplinary teams.

Desirable

An Advanced University degree (Master’s) in Education, or a teaching degree and qualification/licence

Experience supporting learning outcomes of marginalised in-school children and out of school children