Project Officer – Wing Schools (Education Project)

About the role

IBIS, a Danish international NGO, is seeking a dynamic Project Officer to support the Education for Empowerment programme in the East Gonja District. The role focuses on implementing the Danida‑funded Christmas Calendar Project, which aims to provide quality basic education to out‑of‑school children through the Wing School model.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and conduct community animation activities for the Christmas Calendar Project.
• Facilitate training sessions for community teachers working in Wing Schools.
• Monitor, supervise and motivate community teachers to ensure effective teaching.
• Promote accountability and good governance with partners and local communities.
• Ensure value for money in transactions, propose budgets and provide timely feedback on school and community issues.
• Strengthen partnerships between IBIS, the Ghana Education Service and district authorities.
• Provide effective leadership to support teamwork.

Required profile

• First degree in Education, Development Studies or Sociology; professional teaching qualification.
• Minimum two years of field experience with rural communities, NGOs or education projects.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in facilitation, supervision and project coordination.
• Knowledge of gender analysis and familiarity with local customs in Northern Ghana.
• Proficiency in Gonja, Nawuri and Likpakpaln languages.
• Initiative, pro‑activity and ability to ride a motor‑cycle.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel