JOB OPPORTUNITY: TECHNICAL LEAD
Organization Background: Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading non-profit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC’s work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human rights, and the environment. EDC’s services include research, training and technical assistance, and educational materials, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives. While the issues we confront are complex, all that we do is united by one simple conviction: Learning is the liberating force in human development.
Project Background: This is a 2-year project, funded by Mastercard Foundation, that will support and work closely with Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) and Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) to help strengthen existing e-learning initiatives by focusing on transferable employability skills, trade-based technical skills, as well as remote support to students during their internships and/or industrial attachment.
Summary of Position: The Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring high technical quality of the overall technical activities of the project from the conceptualization of e-learning materials to their production or creation to the rollout or implementation of the e-learning materials in schools with trainers and students at IPRCs and TVET schools.
This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party and is based in Kigali.
Application process: Interested candidates should submit their application via email ryp@edc.org addressed to the EDC Country Director, including a CV and Cover letter, not later than October 1st, 2021 midnight. (applicants should mention the position title in the email subject)
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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