We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager to join our dynamic team working on an innovative early years education project in Ghana’s Western Region.

The Education Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination of training activities, monitoring and evaluation of project progress and reporting to partners.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Responsible for the day to management of the Brighter Futures teacher training team, which includes:
    • leading weekly team meetings
    • organisation of the team’s weekly and monthly plans
    • human resource management
    • working with the Programme Manager to ensure smooth delivery of all elements of the programme
  • Work with project partners to ensure that all stakeholders are fully engaged in the training process and supportive of the programme goals.
  • Liaise with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team Manager, to ensure that the required data is collected and analysed correctly to demonstrate evidence-based results and learning.
  • Coordinate the Programme Management Meetings, including setting agenda and recording minutes.
  • Work with Training Manager (TM), trainers and partners to coordinate training workshops, both in terms of logistics and resources/materials.
  • Work with Education Programme Manager and Ghana Finance Manager to review performance against the project budget, ensuring value for money on all deliverables and good budget administration in accordance with approved budget.
  • Support the Training Manager and Training Officer in preparing and delivering training-the-trainer workshops.
  • Prepare internal project reports, which will form the basis of termly updates to partners and donor reports.
  • Provide technical support in the development of concept notes and proposals for fundraising
  • Work closely with colleagues in the Central Region to ensure synergy and shared learning across the programme.
  • Support any other activities that further the goals of the Brighter Futures Programme, as required.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • a learning based approach to project management, combined with a collaborative and engaging management style
  • a relevant degree qualification
  • a minimum of 2 years project management experience, with some experience of working in the international development sector
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • excellent planning and organisational skills
  • experience of managing a project or an element of a project
  • experience of leading or managing a team
  • experience of mentoring other team members
  • strong computer skills
  • the ability to work in an English speaking environment
  • Previous experience in early years’ education (pre-school & lower primary) is an advantage

Application Instructions

Please apply by Application Form and CV to jobs@sabre.educationnb applicants not sending a completed application form will not be considered

You can download an application form by clicking HERE

Application deadline: 05 February 2017