Responsibilities

Project management 20%

● Manage IPA’s technical assistance for the scale-up of the in- service teacher training (INSET) package in Ghana, which includes policy and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities

● Drive policy and MEL workstreams forward towards a common goal of the evidence-based scaling of the INSET package, ensuring workstreams are well-coordinated and timely, and that IPA delivers on our strategies, activities, and outputs

● Directly supervise a highly functioning team to conduct this technical assistance, paying particular attention to their professional growth

● Lead the development of business development opportunities, including participating in donor conversations and writing proposals

Financial reporting and donor management 10%

● Directly oversee project financial management, including supporting the creation of the project’s operating budget, being accountable for ongoing budget management, and developing and monitoring activity-specific budgets for the project;

● Lead donor reporting

Stakeholder engagement 30%

● Cultivate relationships with key local top-level decision-makers in the education sector related to the INSET package and other areas of the ECE policy, and ensure the project has their buy-in;

● Advocate for the evidence- and data-informed scale-up of the INSET package and fidelity of implementation at scale when engaging with key stakeholders

● Work together with the global policy team to lead and/or participate in strategic events for policy purposes, including but not limited to summits, conferences, workshops, technical working groups, and round tables. Support researchers and country management to participate;

● In collaboration with researchers and in support of the country director, represent IPA locally in policy conversations and events

Sharing evidence to inform program scaling and institutionalization 20%

● Provide recommendations and insight from previous and ongoing research findings to inform critical decisions on implementation activities

● Update INSET package implementation plans based on previous research findings and results from additional testing of theory of change assumptions and program adaptations

● Engage with government leadership about potential institutional changes to incorporate the INSET package implementation into institutional frameworks and budgets

Implementation of MEL strategy 20%

● Oversee implementation of MEL activities, Including:

• Developing and pursuing the INSET package learning agenda
• Supporting partners to inform key assumptions in the theory of change, including developing testing strategies to address learning needs
• Supporting GES staff to execute the MEL activities associated with program Implementation
• Identifying potential adaptations to the existing model needed at scale, and conducting small-scale pilots of promising adaptations within the ongoing roll-out
• Train partner staff on MEL activities associated with program implementation

Qualifications

Required

● Master’s degree in economics, development, international relations, public administration, public policy or a closely related field; Bachelor’s degree holders may be considered based on experience.

● 5+ years of relevant experience analyzing and communicating complex research results to various audiences, including at least 1 year of experience working closely with large NGOs or governments, preferably in a developing country context.

● Demonstrated commitment to the use of rigorous evidence for policy.

● Knowledge of government policy making processes, systems for nationwide program implementation or development financing.

● Experience organizing events, such as conferences, workshops or round table discussions.

● Proven ability to multitask and successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.

● Willingness to work hard, be self-motivated, and learn will be essential for doing well in this position

● Ability to supervise staff and manage projects independently.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior officials in government and other partner organizations.

Preferred

● Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the education sector in Ghana

● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; proficiency with Publisher and Photoshop or other graphics editors is desirable

● Understanding of research methodologies and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) is a plus.