RTI International Recruiting 3 Positions

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Job Title: Gender and Education Specialist

Job Summary

RTI International is seeking professionals for an anticipated four-year programme to help improve Ghanaian children’s learning outcomes in primary and secondary school by strengthening the quality of initial teacher training and teaching practices and promoting girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools. Position is based in Ghana

Gender and Education Specialist will provide technical guidance in support of project goals, ensuring that gender equity is an integral part of all activities. This will include reviewing teaching and learning materials to ensure gender equity and inclusiveness, capacity building efforts across all levels of the education system on gender sensitivity issues, and support for innovative efforts to foster gender-equitable classrooms.

Qualification Required & Experience

Master’s degree in gender studies, education or related field.
•   6 years of relevant gender andeducation sector experience in Ghana
•   Prior experience ensuring inclusivity in teaching and learning materials,designing or delivering coaching and teacher mentoring programs, and/or gender-related training in the education sector.
•   Strong understanding of Ghana laws and practices around gender, equality and inclusion.
•   DFID experience a plus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:-

[email protected]

Closing Date: 02 March, 2014

•   Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.
•   All positions require fluency in English

Job Title 2: Knowledge Sharing and Communications Officer

RTI International is seeking professionals for an anticipated four-year programme to help improve Ghanaian children’s learning outcomes in primary and secondary school by strengthening the quality of initial teacher training and teaching practices and promoting girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools. Position is based in Ghana

Knowledge Sharing and Communications Officer will support project knowledge-sharing activities and communication activities, documenting and reporting resultsand lessons learned through a variety of media including newspapers and the Internet, and act as a conduit of information and best practice between partners and key stakeholders on teaching and learning.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor s degree in communications, journalism, information management or related field. 3-6 years experience supporting donor-funded project knowledge sharing/management and communications activities
•   Experience with publications management and ability to ensure quality control of a range of technical materials
•   Exceptional oral and written communications, presentation and interpersonal skills. DFID experience a plus.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:-

[email protected]

Closing Date: 02 March, 2014

•   Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.
•   All positions require fluency in English

Job Title 3: Education Advisor

RTI International is seeking professionals for an anticipated four-year programme to help improve Ghanaian children’s learning outcomes in primary and secondary school by strengthening the quality of initial teacher training and teaching practices and promoting girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools. Position is based in Ghana

Education Advisor will provide support to government, university and non-governmental partners to strengthen pre-service teacher education in Ghanaian Colleges of Education

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in education or related field.
•   6 years of relevant education sector experience in Ghana Prior experience designing and delivering teacher professional development programs particularly those focused on pre-service preparation
•   Prior teaching experience in reading, math, science and/or English at elementary and/or secondary school levels Experience designing or delivering coaching and teacher mentoring programs a plus. DFID experience a plus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:-

[email protected]

Closing Date: 02 March, 2014

•   Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.
•   All positions require fluency in English