Education Specialist

About the Role

The Specialist, Education, Accelerating Impact for Young Women (AIM) project will manage the overall planning, coordination, and implementation of the AIM Education pathway in BRAC Ghana This exciting role involves the overall management, leadership and oversight of the education pathway, under the direct supervision of the AIM Program Manager, BRAC Ghana and with technical and programmatic supervision (dotted/indirect supervision) received from BRAC International’s (BI's) Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) team and support from the AIM central team at BRAC International. This will be a full-time position based in BRAC’s country office in Ghana. 

Apart from the overall management, coordination, leadership, and oversight of the education pathway, the role includes direct and indirect management, coaching, and capacity building of BRAC AIM program implementation staff, budget management, internal and external stakeholders, and partnership management, effective communication and reporting, and promotion of safeguarding in the program.

The specialist will serve as the technical focal person for the AIM Education pathway, and s/he under the supervision of the AIM program manager, will support the AIM program manager in any internal and external stakeholders engagement and/or communication of the AIM Education pathway.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee overall implementation and supervision of the AIM education pathway-related interventions in the targeted areas. Ensuring that the AIM education interventions are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with BRAC and donor regulations.
• Lead the AIM education pathway to develop work-plans and follow up with team members regularly to ensure that activities are on track.
• Help the AIM program manager to prepare timely and high-quality program and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Develop, Contextualize and Manage the AIM Education Pathway for Adolescent Girls (AGs)
• Ensure the Implementation of a Robust, Inclusive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) System
• Work closely with the M&E and knowledge management teams to collate lessons learnt and best practices among internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the MEL team to identify and incorporate project-suitable accountability mechanisms for the AIM education pathway.
• Collect different levels of government approval needed for the implementation of the AIM Education pathway.
• Manage day-to-day coordination with country support teams in areas of human resources, finance, procurement, administration, IT, communications, etc.
• Proactively monitor the AIM education pathway performance, identifying and mitigating programmatic and organizational risk, and escalate as necessary.
• Support the AIM program manager in the implementation of standard award contracts, coordinate approval of agreements and sub-agreements, amendments, and extensions, where applicable related to the AIM education pathway.
• Support and coordinate with country-level Grants Managers, M&E, and Finance teams to ensure timely submission of quality narrative and financial reports quarterly. Additionally, frequently (at least monthly) monitor the AIM education pathway budget intake.
• Support the AIM program manager in the AIM program database management, including updates for pipeline reports, grant stewardship, and prospect research relevant to the AIM education pathway

Safeguarding Responsibilities:  

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation
2. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
3. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
4. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do the same

Academic Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in education/development studies/Anthropology/Sociology/Business Administration and/or other relevant fields

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Proven aptitude in proposal development and writing including advanced budgeting skills
• Experience in representation and negotiation with government, donors, partners and other stakeholders
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, highly organized, strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail. 
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Diplomatic and highly effective on an interpersonal level in addition to cross-cultural sensitivity
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.

Experience Requirements:  

• Minimum 8 years work experience with at least 3 years of managerial/leadership experience in managing and implementing education program(s), international development, working with ultra-poor and marginalized communities to implement education and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs

 

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty

 

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity! 

 

Please submit your resume, including all job assignments in detail, via this link; Education Specialist.

Application deadline: 19/12/2025

 

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.  

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

Disclaimer: BRAC International does not impose any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and holds no liability for any claims, losses, or damages arising from fraudulent activities.