1. Role Overview
The Rwanda ICT Chamber is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Program Manager to lead the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Rwanda. The Program Manager will oversee the end-to-end design, delivery, coordination, and performance of the program across three major components:
1. EdTech Accelerator – supporting growth-stage EdTech startups.
2. EdTech Ecosystem Coordination Office – fostering collaboration, policy alignment, and market systems strengthening.
3. ICT Chamber Institutional Capacity Strengthening – ensuring long-term sustainability of EdTech support beyond the program period.
This role is the central leadership position of the Fellowship, responsible for managing partners (Injini, CMU-Africa LSFI), overseeing startup support activities, driving ecosystem engagement, managing compliance and grant requirements, and ensuring the program delivers measurable impact aligned with Rwanda’s digital education priorities.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Program Leadership & Delivery
● Lead annual planning, budgeting, workplans, and overall execution of the Fellowship.
● Ensure alignment across the program’s three components: Accelerator, Ecosystem Coordination Office, and ICT Chamber capacity strengthening.
● Drive delivery of the Fellowship model in collaboration with Injini and CMU-Africa LSFI.
B. Accelerator & Startup Oversight
● Manage the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and support of EdTech startups.
● Oversee delivery of the accelerator curriculum, mentorship, product testing, Demo Day, and post-program support.
● Supervise the Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Education Specialist, and technical mentors.
● Ensure quality delivery of business, pedagogy, and investment readiness support.
C. Ecosystem Coordination & Policy Engagement
● Lead the EdTech Coordination Office and manage relationships with MINEDUC, MINICT, REB, RTB, schools, and ecosystem partners.
● Support policy engagement, market system strengthening, and alignment with national digital education priorities.
● Coordinate ecosystem events, roundtables, and collaboration platforms.
D. Institutional Capacity Strengthening
● Oversee activities that strengthen ICT Chamber systems, staff capabilities, and sustainability of EdTech programs.
● Ensure structured knowledge transfer from Injini to the ICT Chamber team.
● Supervise program staff, consultants, and interns.
E. MEL, Reporting & Compliance
● Work closely with the MEL Manager to track KPIs, ensure program quality, and support donor reporting.
● Oversee risk management, compliance, and reporting to the Mastercard Foundation.
● Ensure evidence-based decision-making and adaptive program management.
F. Communications & Representation
● Represent the Fellowship at events, conferences, and investor forums.
● Oversee communications, branding, visibility, and storytelling (with the Communications Manager).
● Lead major program events including Demo Day, learning sessions, and ecosystem convenings.
3. Qualifications
● Master’s degree in Business, Education, Technology, Project Management, or related field.
● 8+ years experience in program management, innovation ecosystems, EdTech, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
● Demonstrated leadership in multi-stakeholder programs.
● Experience working with government, startups, investors, and development partners ● Strong planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
● Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required.
4. Key Competencies
● Strategic leadership & systems thinking
● Strong partnership & ecosystem engagement
● Excellent project delivery & risk management
● Team leadership & communication
● Knowledge of EdTech, education systems, or startup ecosystems
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter to employment@ictchamber.rwwith the subject line: “Application for Program Manager — EdTech Fellowship Program.”
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