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 RTI International is recruiting for a Teaching and Learning Director for an anticipated USAID-funded Improved Early Education Learning Outcomes Activity in Ghana. The anticipated 5-year activity is a follow-on to the existing USAID Ghana Partnership for Education Activity and seeks to build on the current program’s goals of supporting Ghana’s educational institutions to improve, expand and sustain learning outcomes for primary students nationwide. The Teaching and Learning Director will be responsible for coordinating all training and coaching activities focusing on improving national and regional-level delivery of in-service training and on-going professional development. This position will be based in Accra.

Primary Responsibilities

•  Develop an approach to effective teacher training and coaching across all levels of the system.
•  Plan and coordinate the roll out of teacher training for learning across target regions.
•  Supervise and manage staff in delivery of teacher training and coaching.
•  Establish and maintain regular policy and technical dialogue with the Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies with respect to teacher training and coaching.
•  Supervise the performance of master trainers on a sample basis to determine if teachers are applying the intervention and lessons as planned, and provide structured support to regional and other resource persons for future support of teachers.
•  Provide regular support to the Ministry of Education identified teacher training experts with respect to the experience and lessons learned.
•  Provide feedback to curriculum developers to further enhancement of curriculum and lesson plans as related to the delivery of the materials.
•  Contribute to various assessments related to time on task, teacher effectiveness, and other aspects that play a role in effective teaching.
•  Provide support to government agencies and other partners for the transfer of teacher training approaches, skills, and documents.
•  Coordinate with RTI home office staff to ensure a regular influx of new ideas, innovations, and lessons learned.
•  Integrate IT platforms into teacher training and coaching to be used by various providers.
•  Conduct sporadic assessments of student performance to determine the progress, as well as assessment of teacher uptake of the EGL materials.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree in education with 6 years or relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience in developing teacher training curricula and coordinating teacher training activities and inputs.
•  Significant experience in education development for reading and math in early grades.
•  Established working relationships with education government counterparts.
•  Experience in meaningful collaboration with government and ministry counterparts, and local capacity development.
•  Proven ability as a facilitator/trainer and manager.
•  Fluency in English.

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• Applications are being accepted for an anticipated USAID-funded Improved Early Education Learning Outcomes Activity in Ghana. The anticipated 5-year activity is a follow-on to the existing USAID Ghana Partnership for Education Activity and seeks to build on the current program’s goals of supporting Ghana’s educational institutions to improve, expand and sustain learning outcomes for primary students nationwide. Positions are based in Accra, Ghana.

Job Summary

•  Responsible for supporting the Chief of Party in management of staff, capacity building and stakeholder engagement.
•  Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of responsibility.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s degree (preferred) in education, social sciences or related field preferred
•  A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in the field of capacity development and/or institutional strengthening required.

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RTI International is recruiting for a Communications Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Improved Early Education Learning Outcomes Activity in Ghana. The Communications Manager will be responsible for establishing a vigorous communications strategy to raise public awareness, build demand for local innovations, increase awareness and raise motivations within local governments to achieve a higher stand of management. This position will be based in Accra.

Primary Responsibilities

•  Conduct an intensive media outreach campaign to raise awareness of the Project.
•  Provide news releases to radio, television, and electronic media.
•  Organize periodic meetings for the champion local governments to exchange experiences and reinforce their efforts for change.
•  Organize Innovations Fairs; prepare case studies and other Project-related documentation; and update the Project’s Website.
•  Work with technical managers to write success stories, lessons learned, and activity reports.
•  Ensure USAID and project branding guidelines are adhered to.
•  Develop other communication tools (newsletters, pamphlets, project briefs) as needed.
•  Identify appropriate ways to publicize and disseminate project related information and materials; design and develop project materials and publications.
•  Develop an information resource database for the project; collect and compile materials from team members for sharing and submitting to USAID website.
•  Work closely with other team members to gather and synthesize project related technical information and data.
•  Assure branding plan is followed on all project documents, reports, and public information materials.
•  Write articles on project activities including technical notes, best practices and lessons learned and contributions to USAID publications and local media outlets.
•  Contribute to the development and preparation of annual work plans, quarterly reports and other reports to USAID; edit documents.
•  Promote knowledge sharing through the organization’s processes, systems and departments/units by helping develop and strengthen links between them to facilitate exchange of information.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Masters degree and 9 years of experience or Bachelors Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
•  Excellent capabilities in written and spoken English.
•  Good skills with personal computers and the Microsoft Office Suite.
•  Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
•  Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
•  Ability to build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders.

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 Applications are being accepted for an anticipated USAID-funded Improved Early Education Learning Outcomes Activity in Ghana. The anticipated 5-year activity is a follow-on to the existing USAID Ghana Partnership for Education Activity and seeks to build on the current program’s goals of supporting Ghana’s educational institutions to improve, expand and sustain learning outcomes for primary students nationwide. Positions are based in Accra, Ghana.

Job Summary

•  Responsible for senior level financial and administrative, operational, and HR functions for the project, including compliance and reporting requirements.
•  Will coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures, and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other relevant field
•  6 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience.
•  Prior experience overseeing finances for a USAID-funded project of a similar size and complexity required.
•  Proficiency with QuickBooks and fluency in English required.