JOB ADVERTISEMENT
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Position: |
Application and Student Monitoring Associate |
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Reporting to: |
Application and Student Monitoring Manager |
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Department: |
Application and Student Monitoring Department |
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Job Type: |
Full-Time |
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Location: |
Kigali |
About Chancen International
CHANCEN International, a non-profit, offers ethical financing for African youth to access quality tertiary education through Income Share Agreements (ISAs). Established in East Africa in 2018, it covers tuition fees during studies, and graduates repay based on income, enabling funding for future students. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, it has supported over 2,000 students in its first two years. CHANCEN believes in empowering African youth responsibly, seeing education as a tool for unlocking potential and creating equal access to quality education that leads to decent employment. Our innovative financing model aims to boost economic mobility for marginalized youth, fostering participation in building strong economies and peaceful nations.
We are committed to creating a safe working environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our actions are guided by our core values: Collaboration, Inclusivity, Learning, Teamwork, and Vulnerability.
Main Job Purpose:
Chancen International Rwanda is looking for a qualified and competent Application and Student Monitoring Associate to support the Department; Will be reporting to the Application and Student Monitoring Manager. The primary responsibility will be to conduct different workshops and guardians/guarantors’ meetings. will be responsible for helping the students and guardians to sign their contracts with CHANCEN and properly recording their information into a database used by the Chancen.
Main Roles, Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop and coordinate the use of portfolio and academic tracking in consultation with the Partner Education Institutions (PEIs) so that it can be used by the Department
- Lead and prepare for the Chancen members’ trimester activities which include CHANCEN values and financial literacy.
- Monitor student performance through detailed analysis from PEIs and Chancen activities results, and progress across cohorts, including value-added data through administering Trimester workshops to character development.
- Using data and initiating data sets will assist in identifying issues and best practices with regard to members’ progress, professional practice, and subject department practice.
- Ensuring effective implementation of the Students Board Committee mandate by maintaining high standards of professionalism and effectiveness within this vital role.
- Conducting ISA introduction workshops, and guardian meetings (Presenting to a large audience) and assisting applicants to apply for Income Share Agreements.
- Creating the contents to use during meetings with both the applicants and the guardians/guarantors.
- Translating documents from English to Kinyarwanda or vice versa whenever necessary.
- Conducting the signing of the ISA contract signing process between Chancen and the Applicants using the provided platforms.
- Planned/scheduled different departmental activities and liaised with different department staff whenever necessary.
- Development of the personal progress tracker to make sure it is in line with the Departmental Key Results (OKRs).
- Regular data verification and authentication on the document to be submitted and in our systems to ensure the accuracy of data entry
- Updating student and guardian data in the Chancen system whenever needed.
- Promote high standards in all aspects of application and student monitoring particularly in Chancen members’ journey.
- Actively support the values, vision, and policies of the Chancen
- Welcoming students and guardians/parents to various events/meetings
- Supporting colleagues by contributing and promoting behavior of learning and a positive work environment.
- Assisting the Applications and Students in Monitoring logistics during events
- Receiving and responding to calls and SMS from students and guardians
- Sending/responding to different applicants’ queries through email and calls effectively
- Working on day-to-day activities assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration, Management, Journalism, Education, Economics, Social work, or any other field related to Application and student monitoring.
Technical Skills, Competencies, and Experience
- At least 2-3 years of working experience in related fields
- Having the ability to conduct workshops, run presentations effectively to large audiences, set & create the strategies for conducting the cited activities
- Passionate about learning and a strong commitment to holistic education
- The ability to inspire members and guardians through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding outcomes and meaningful life.
- Must be Sharp and able to communicate and express effectively to different audiences in both English and Kinyarwanda.
- Having the ability to handle people effectively and confidently with empathy, understanding, and a helping spirit.
- Paying attention to details, very organized and critical thinker.
- High level of integrity/confidentiality and ability to work as part of a professional team.
- Computer literacy especially excellent MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills; Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Willingness and commitment to learn, work, and adapt to CHANCEN’s organizational culture.
How to Apply:
- Qualified and Interested Candidates should send their applications which contain a resume with the email address, contact, qualifications, a cover letter, and academic certificate via the apply button below.
- The deadline for receiving applications is no later than 2nd November 2024 at 5:00 pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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