Teaching and Learning of French in Rwanda Program Manager at MINEDUC SPIU:(Deadline:14-07-2022)

Job Description 

The project will be implemented by MINEDUC agencies namely REB, RTB, RP, HEC and MINEDUC SPIU plays the role of coordination and monitoring project implementation at all levels. The Project Coordinator main responsibility will be to oversee the project implementation, ensure timely regular reports related to project implemented activities; and facilitate evidence based feedback and decision making for the project.
The key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

i. To ensure the project implemented activities conform and contribute to the Education Sector Strategic Plan and the National Transformation Strategy;
ii. Supervise and coordinate all activities and staff of the project;
iii. Provide guidance related to planning, monitoring, evaluation, audit, budget and financial management and procurement in connection with the project;
iv. Ensure that the project is managed and executed in accordance with GoR laws, procedures and guidelines, as well as donor requirements as indicated in the grant agreements, to meet project objectives;
v. Approve the project periodic plans, reports and ensure timely submission to GoR ( MINECOFIN and MINEDUC) and Donor;
vi. Make request for disbursement of funds as per financing agreement;
vii. Attend the Senior management meeting of the Ministry of Education and other meetings regarding the project;
viii. Interact on a regular basis with MINEDUC development partners and their coordinating mechanisms on managerial issues with a view of improving the management of the project and achieving project intended results;
ix Interact with the Auditor General of the Republic of Rwanda, Donor auditors and other audit delegates and ensure that all identified weaknesses in project management (programmatic, financial, human resources, procurement, etc.) are corrected and that recommendations are implemented;
x. Perform any other task related to the project management as requested by the Supervisor.
I. Scope of Work
Represent the Ministry of Education in managing and overseeing all activities/works of the project.
V. Competencies
a. Demonstrates commitment and dedication towards the project demands;
b. Proven organizational and inter-personal skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
c. Ability to work under to tight deadlines
VI. Operational Effectiveness
a. Results-driven and initiative-taking behavior
b. Ability to plan and organize work and establish priorities
c. Informed, sound, and transparent decision-making skills
e. Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data, demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors of his/her own initiative
VII. Orientation and Communication
a. Good interpersonal and networking skills
b. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues and seniors
c. Supports and encourages open communication in the team and facilitates team work
d. Ability to work under minimum supervision
e. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders from a wide range of disciplines and fields.
VI. Professional competencies
a. Professionalism: Ability to conduct data analysis using various methods. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
b. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
c. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings and overall responsibilities.
d. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
e. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; provide oversights and takes responsibility for delegated assignments’ take personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings where applicable.
VI. Professional competencies
a. Professionalism: Ability to conduct data analysis using various methods. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
b. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
c. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings and overall responsibilities.
d. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
e. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; provide oversights and takes responsibility for delegated assignments’ take personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings where applicable.
VI. Professional competencies
a. Professionalism: Ability to conduct data analysis using various methods. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
b. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
c. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings and overall responsibilities.
d. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
e. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; provide oversights and takes responsibility for delegated assignments’ take personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings where applicable.