Job Vacancy for Field Supervisors at School for Life

Job Description

School for Life in partnership with Luminos Fund will be implementing a Complementary Basic Education /Second Chance Programme, targeting out of school children for a 9-month literacy and numeracy education and onward transition into formal schools for the 2022/23 academic year.

In line with this, School for Life is looking for qualified and experience candidates for Field Supervisor Positions.

Job Summary

This position is a full-time field-based position. The position holder shall be based in a designated District in the Ashanti region. The position holder shall be responsible for the direct supervision and support for CBE/Second Chance Class Facilitators and Local Committees.

He/she shall also be responsible for coordinating activities of School for Life/Luminos Fund Complementary Basic Education (CBE)/Second Chance Programme in the districts and communities under his/her supervision.

He/she shall be responsible for regular monitoring of the CBE classes and for the provision of coaching and mentoring support to class facilitators. He/She shall work closely with the Field Coordinator for community engagements and animations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in animation, graduation and registration of learners in communities
• Supervise and motivate facilitators in the designated districts
• Responsible to the Field Coordinator, who can delegate duties related to implementation of internal monitoring of the programme to the Supervisor
• Assist the Community local committees in identification of facilitators in the district and participate in their (facilitator) training.
• Regular monitoring of CBE classes and provision of mentoring and coaching support to class facilitators and Local Committees
• Assist the facilitators in data collection at community level including the tracer studies
• Participate in sensitization of local committees, traditional and opinion leaders
• Submit monthly and situational reports from beneficiary communities to the Field Coordinator and assist the coordinator in the report writing
• Implement the strategy for the recruitment of female facilitators
• Establish good working relationship between the Local committees and PTA/SMC’s
• Responsible for continuous animation of both old and current communities
• Team-up with District Coordinators in organizing workshops, courses and other field activities
• Assist facilitators in the registration of children into CBE classes and the integration of graduates into the formal school

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications:

• A first degree in education, languages, teacher training or other relevant qualification from a recognized university.
• Candidates with Diploma certificate with prior working experience as a Facilitator of CBE for a minimum of 5 years can also apply.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ post qualification experience in the NGO or CSO sector with focus on education intervention and working experience especially in rural environment.
• Candidates with experience implementing the CBE programme have an added advantage.
• Candidates should be able to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains.

Key Personal and Interpersonal Skills:

• Must be a strong team player
• Diligent and able to self-initiate
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
• Fluent in at least one of the local languages used in the program area especially Asante twi
• High skills in ICT, Microsoft Suite, internet and the use of social media for communication
• Familiarity with local customs and traditions in Ashanti Region
• Preparedness to reside in the district of appointmen

How To Apply