The Field Education Officer will work with stakeholders at the districts/municipal and community level to support the implementation of the Project’s activities to support learning outcomes for out of school and in-school student. The Field Education Officer will be responsible for coordinating quality programming and results, financial management and compliance, stakeholder and partner relations, and donor deliverables at community level.

He/she will coordinate the establishment of Accelerated Learning Programme and school Remedial sessions in the region. He/she is responsible for program planning, implementation, and reporting in compliance with donor and government agreements. The post-holder will be based in The post-holder will be based in  Accra and travel to project communities where the project operates within urban districts  in Greater Accra (Accra Metro, La Dadekotopon, Korle-Klottey, Ablekuma West, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei North, La Nkwantanang, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso West, Okaikwei South and Ga East) for approximately 90% of her/his time.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma/ High National Diploma (HND) in a relevant area e.g. Community Development, Development Studies, Social Studies. A degree in Education a relevant area would be an advantage

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other ICT skills

Previous experience delivering CBE

Key skills & Competencies

• Skills in community organization and meeting facilitation
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and with multi- and interdisciplinary teams
• Must have valid Motorbike license and experience in ridding in rough terrain
• Proficiency in reading and speaking any of the following languages: Akuapem Twi, Asanti Twi, Ewe, Dangme, Ga.
• Should be familiar with the culture of project districts
• Ability to speak dominant language in project district

Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under little or no supervision for long hours
• Good team player and a forward-looking person

Desirable

• University degree in Education
• Teaching experience
• Accreditation in school leadership and teacher training
• Experience in Inclusive education in the education sector in Ghana in mainstream and non-mainstream settings
• Experience providing capacity building to Primary and Junior High School 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.