Operations Associate at Rising Academies

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and highly organised individual for our Operations Associate role in Tamale, Ghana. The Operations Associate will support the Rising Tamale team to achieve outstanding academic and school improvement outcomes in the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP).

Rising will work with GEOP partner schools located in the Nanton, Savelugu, Kumbungu and Tolon districts of the Northern Region. The Operations Associate position is a full-time position based in Tamale.

GEOP is a 4-year programme which aims to improve literacy and numeracy learning outcomes for students in selected basic schools across the country. Rising is one of the selected providers for this important work.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that Rising delivers industry-best teacher training programmes.
• Oversee the management and continuous improvement of a high quality, efficient inventory system.
• Ensure high-quality curriculum materials are available in each school.
• Coordinate effectively with the Academic team to achieve exceptional learning outcomes in every school.
• Oversee asset management and maintenance.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the team.
• Ensure the Tamale office is a joyful place to work.

Education, experience and skills required:

• University degree
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a related role
• Strong track record of professionalism and trustworthiness
• Effective communication, relationship building and teamwork skills
• Sets high standards and can support others to achieve them
• Ability to take the initiative and problem-solve when challenges arise
• Willingness to learn, give and receive feedback, and try new approaches
• Passionate about improving the quality of education
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Strong project management skills

• Competitive for the role and experience of the candidate
• Significant opportunity for increased responsibility and career progression

Duration:

This will be a 4-year fixed-term, full-time post from 2023 until 2026 with the possibility for an extension.