{"id":974,"date":"2010-09-27T09:12:58","date_gmt":"2010-09-27T09:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=974"},"modified":"2013-12-24T20:28:04","modified_gmt":"2013-12-24T20:28:04","slug":"innovations-for-poverty-action-regional-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/innovations-for-poverty-action-regional-coordinator.html","title":{"rendered":"Innovations For Poverty Action: Regional Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)<\/strong>, a locally registered NGO specializes in helping partners coordinate high quality evaluations of impacts of development projects.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Teacher Community Assistant Initiative (TCAI) Regional Coordinator. The TCAI is a project conducted in collaboration with the Ghana Education Services (GES), the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Youth Employment Program (NYEP) and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) to improve the quality of education in Ghana by providing teachers in P1-P3 with assistants who will be in charge of teaching the basic skills to the lowest performing students, and will be trained specifically for this purpose. The impact of this project is going to be rigorously evaluated by the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab and Innovations for Poverty Action (www.povertyactionlab.org and www.poverty-action.org). <\/strong><\/p>\n

The TCAI Regional Coordinator will be part of a team of four Regional Coordinators. Each Regional Coordinator will be in charge of providing overall management support for the implementation of the TCAI, in one zone of the country comprising of about 11 Districts and 100 schools. The position will include a variety of activities and responsibilities, ranging from overseeing the logistics of the Initiative, coordinating with implementing actors on the ground, participating in the training of Teachers and Assistants, to monitoring the quality of the Initiative Implementation.<\/p>\n

The Regional Coordinator will be based in one of the four zones of the country, and report to the TCAI National Coordinator. The Regional Coordinator will be expected to travel at least 70% of the time to oversee the TCAI activities across Ghana.
\nThe role provides a unique opportunity to gain management experience, to participate in a new initiative that aims to improve the quality of education in Ghana, while also being closely involved in a cutting-edge research project.<\/p>\n

The position will include a variety of activities and responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranging from overseeing the logistics of the Initiative, coordinating with implementing actors on the ground, participating in the training of Teachers and Assistants, to monitoring the quality of the Initiative Implementation.
\nThe Regional Coordinator will be based in one of the four zones of the country, and report to the TCAI National Coordinator. The Regional Coordinator will be expected to travel at least 70% of the time to oversee the TCAI activities across Ghana.
\nThe role provides a unique opportunity to gain management experience, to participate in a new initiative that aims to improve the quality of education in Ghana, while also being closely involved in a cutting-edge research project.<\/p>\n

Specific responsibilities will include:<\/strong>
\nContinuously assist the TCAI National Coordinator and the project stakeholders in the development and management of the overall Initiative
\nProvide logistical support and assistance to the TCAI National Coordinator
\nTravel to India for an exposure trip to Pratham
\nAssist in finalizing the Assistants\u2019 recruitment and deployment logistics and timeline
\nAssist in finalizing the logistics and timeline for distributing materials to the Assistants
\nOversee and audit the Assistants\u2019 recruitment
\nIn collaboration with the GES Districts Directors, finalize the timeline and logistics for the training of Assistants and of Teachers
\nOversee and audit the implementation of the Training of Assistants
\nOversee and audit the Assistants\u2019 deployment
\nOversee and audit the materials distribution process
\nOversee and audit the supervision and monitoring process
\nContinuously monitor the intervention and ensure that the monitoring process is well implemented
\nRegularly visit District Representatives and collect their feedback on the Initiative implementation
\nAssist in preparing a report on the second phase of the logistics pilot, i.e describe the implementation pilot, challenges encountered, and suggest necessary changes in implementation
\nEnsure that the implementation on the ground is aligned with initial implementation plans, and with the evaluation research design<\/p>\n

Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qualifications and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Bachelors or Masters’ Degree in education, administration, economics, public policy, social sciences, or related fields
\nExperience in the education field (at least 3 years), preferably in Ghana
\nSome teaching experience
\nManagement experience (at least 3 years), preferably in Ghana
\nExcellent organizational skills
\nExperience setting up administrative and financial management processes
\nFlexibility, self-motivation, team spirit and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
\nDemonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies and to work independently
\nFluency in English, excellent writing and communication skills
\nKnowledge of at least one Ghanaian local language
\nExceptional attention to detail
\nWillingness to travel frequently in remote areas
\nAbility and willingness to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
\nExcellent knowledge of Excel
\nSome experience designing curriculum programs and teacher training programs preferred
\nSome experience working for, or in partnership with the Government of Ghana, preferred
\nThe commitment sought for this position is a minimum of two years. The position will start in October 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interested Applicants should send their cv, cover letter and references to:<\/p>\n

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Subject line – ATTN: TCAI Regional Coordinator \u2013 IPA Ghana
\nOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.<\/p>\n

Offer valid till 2nd October 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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