Project Facilitator for Education Programme

About the role

The International NGO IBIS seeks a dynamic Project Facilitator to support its Education for Empowerment programme in Salaga, Northern Region, Ghana. The role involves planning and implementing the Danida‑funded Christmas Calendar Project to improve basic education access for out‑of‑school children.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement project objectives in collaboration with local CSOs, the District Education Directorate and District Assembly.
• Support monitoring and evaluation systems, maintain reliable education data, and inform policy direction.
• Strengthen partnerships, represent the Programme Director at district stakeholder meetings, and manage project staff.
• Promote accountability, governance and long‑term sustainability, including phased hand‑over to local authorities.
• Contribute to fundraising by identifying district issues and drafting concept notes.

Required profile

• First degree in Education, Development Studies or Sociology (post‑graduate qualification advantageous).
• Minimum three years experience in training, capacity building and participatory teaching methods.
• Strong knowledge of Ghana’s education sector and gender‑sensitive programme development.
• Familiarity with Gonja, Nawuri and Likpakpaln languages.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.