Project Coordinator - Right To Play

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Program Overview

In Ghana RTP started operations in 2021 •addressing quality education, gender equality, and child protection needs across the country.

Since 2016, we have worked with Ghana’s Ministry of Education towards the shared goal of improving access to quality education integrating play-based learning as a teaching and learning methodology in basic education

In 2021 the country program added to its portfolio a health program with the start up of the Sexual health and Reproductive education, extending our reach to four regions in the country (Greater Accra, Volta, Northern an Upper East).

We continue to deepen our education program in the Volta region while we expand in more regions such as Ashanti, Ahafo and Western North.

In order to achieve the expected results, the organisation is recruiting two project coordinators to be based respectively in the two districts to support the daily implementation of the project, in collaboration with the directorate of education and the school management committees of the schools.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator (PC) reports directly to the Project Officer (PO) and is responsible for the implementation of Right To Play project activities and providing support and guidance to the community team in using RTP tools in the project location. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring the project for quality delivery and effectiveness.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibility # 1: Activity Planning and Implementation (45%):

• Ensure comprehensive collaboration and engagement among local partners, children, young people, teachers, NGOs, community members, and stakeholders throughout project planning, implementation, and evaluation, while supporting capacity building of stakeholders’, parents, and caregivers, district education officers, head teachers

Job Responsibility #2: Monitoring and reporting (20%):

• Ensure effective project implementation and support through the establishment of a strong coaching and mentoring support to teachers, in collaboration with district officials, for quality assessment of the teachers’ performance (teaching practices) and regular learner assessment in compliance with safeguarding, child protection and gender equality and inclusivity policies.

Job Responsibility #3: Establish and Maintain Partnerships (20%):

• Work with local partners and stakeholders, in particular schools’ management committees and the district directorate of education to identify, select, and support key program priorities to address the needs of the community and the schools.

Job Responsibility #4: Supervision and Guidance (10%):

• Supervise and support teachers, mentors, and members of the school management committees in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational action plans, particularly focusing on supporting the school performance objectives.

Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL)

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or any related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience working in project implementation and coordination, part of which should have been in training and building the capacity of adults and engaging community members.

• At least two years working with partners in the education sector.

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to confidently represent oneself and Right To Play

• Effective planning and organizing skills

• Coaching and feedback skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Strong development and team building skills

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Understanding of education principles, standard based curriculum and teaching

• Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet

• Effective report writing

• Understanding the education systems

• Understanding of a community-led process

• Understanding of the concept of play-based learning

• Understanding of child rights and child protection

LANGUAGES

• Excellent spoken and written English and local language(s) (Ewe & Twi) in the project location

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience implementing a development program with local populations in both rural and urban settings

• Experience in training, leading workshops and teaching (must have)

• Ability to ride and maintain a motorbike in the field  (must have)

• Hold a valid driver’s license for motorbike (must have)

WHO YOU ARE

You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative, and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful).

You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits eg: Medical Insurance cover for you and your spouse and three children

• 20 days annual leave

• Up to 3 personal days per year

• Up to 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year

• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support.

• Annual learning week

• Annual staff recognition awards

• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (Global Buddy Chat, Facebook Workplace)

• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives.

• Wellness programs

• Playful activities and events

• Opportunity of job enrichment/enlargement through paid acting or additional responsibility assignments

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