Company Profile

"Right To Play is a global organization that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. With programs in 15 countries around the world including 52 refugee camps, we reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult and dangerous places on earth, helping them to stay in school and graduate, resist exploitation, overcome prejudice, prevent disease and heal from the trauma of war. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Right To Play Ghana seeks to achieve impact in four core outcome areas: quality education, child protection, girls’ empowerment, and health and well-being. We are reaching over 700,000 (50% female) children through our direct and indirect intervention in schools and out of schools in the Greater Accra, Volta, Northern and Upper East regions."

Job Description

• 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

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

Required Skills or Experience

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

• 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. 

• 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

• 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

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

• 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. 

• 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