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Regional Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY
Company	School For Li...
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	Project Devel...
Location	Tamale
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	GH¢
Education	Bachelor̵...
Experience	3 years
Job Expires	Oct 21, 2024
Contact	...

Company Profile

School for Life (SfL) is a results driven national non-governmental organization committed to promoting access to relevant quality education. SfL supports civil society playing a strong role in pushing for equitable access to quality education, thus contributing to SDG 4 and SDG 5. School for Life engages in evidence-based advocacy and collaborates closely with civil society education actors and education authorities at district, regional and national level. School for Life strives to be a center of excellence that inspires breakthroughs in education.

School for Life within the framework of a consortium led by CARE International in Ghana is implementing the USAID/Ghana Strengthening Accountability in Ghana’s Education System (SAGES)-System Strenthening Activity in eight (8) districts of the Northern and North-East Regions. The SAGES SSA contributes to improve primary education service delivery through institutionalizing accountability in the Ghanaian primary education system. The activity also supports efforts led by the Government of Ghana (GOG), the Ministry of Education (MOE) and its agencies/affiliates, to strengthen the enabling environment for education accountability and increase the performance of the education system.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

School for Life is seeking candidates for the role of Regional Project Manager for the SAGES project in the Northern and North-East Regions.

Role Summary

The Regional Project Manager reports to the Director through the Head of Programmes and Partnerships and will have responsibility for all activities pertaining to the project management and implementation, including planning, management, monitoring, supervision of all project related activities.

The position holder will maintain regular contact on a working level on routine issues with CARE International in Ghana management, other stakeholders and government partners in the area to facilitate the operations.

Location: This position will be based in Tamale with frequent travels to the project districts.

Some Key Responsibilities for this role:

Provide strategic direction for the project.
Lead, manage and coordinate day-to-day planning, implementation, and management of project activities according to the project document and project log frame.
Develop and implement project plans with project staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
Ensure monitoring system and tools developed are used by project staff to track project progress, and capture learning.
Ensure project compliance with all legal and donor requirements.
Provide regular reporting to the Director as per guidelines including preparation and consolidation of project monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Support the Project Finance Manager to monitor expenditure against budget and prepare and submit required project progress and financial reports on a regular basis.
Develop and maintain strong relationships within and outside the organization including with the the Ghana Education Service, and with project partners, NGOs, local organizations, private organizations, community leaders and relevant networks working in the district and including those working within the wider education sector.
Ensure that the donor guidelines are adhered to particularly regarding grant management and reporting.
Work closely with the MEAL Coordinator to track progress on set-targets and results ensure data quality and strict adherence to compliance issues.
Provide leadership, coordination and guidance on all matters pertaining to the smooth implementation of the Project.

Required Skills or Experience

A minimum bachelor’s degree in education, Development, Social Science or related disciplines
Candidates with master’s degree in relevant field is desirable

Knowledge

Good knowledge of Project and Budget management
A high level of understanding of project cycle management approaches, project appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation.
Good knowledge and understanding of key aspects of development work.
Good knowledge and understanding of the educational eco-system in Ghana especially in relation to accountability and system strengthening mechanisms.

Experience

At least 3 -5 years’ experience at a similar level managing Education related project.
Experience in managing projects from donors such as USAID, EU, DFID, GIZ , etc.
Experience in supervisory role
Previous experience working with an NGO or a Development organization.
Experience in building an effective team.

Competencies

Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in the organization.
Proven strong facilitation and capacity development skills and experience in participatory approach.
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills and ability to work independently.
Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
Good spoken English, interpersonal and excellent writing skills including technical progress reporting and development of change stories.
Proven ability to motivate, provide technical support and guidance to a diverse team of staff and partners.
Skills in training/facilitation of development processes, including mobilization of communities and networking among different development partners such as community-based organizations and government officers.
High level of integrity and high standards of personal conduct. A strong team player
Proficiency in computer packages especially with MS Word, outlook and Excel and other related packages
Excellent communication, team leading and presentation skills.

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