JOB OPPORTUNITY
ABRA / READS Coordinator
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 28 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 1.5 million people.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly-qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the role of ABRA / READS Coordinator. This critical position will be based in Buranga Cluster, reporting to the CP & Education TP Manager
Purpose of the position:
The Project Coordinator -ABRA/READS is responsible for coordinating and implementing all activities related to an action research project on scaling education innovations, funded by the International Development Research Council’s Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (IDRC-KIX). The innovation being researched is Concordia University’s interactive ABRACADABRA software for supporting early grade literacy. This position will ensure the research design is effectively conducted, the capacity and skills of teachers and other stakeholders are well supported and project milestones are on target.
The major responsibilities include:
% Time |
Major Activities |
End Results Expected |
60% |
1. Planning, coordination, and implementation
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20% |
2. Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting
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15% |
3. Capacity building
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5% |
Other duties
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Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.
Minimum education and experience required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, and Community Development.
- 3 years’ minimum experience in community development work focused on education, early grade literacy or teacher professional development.
- Experience in ICT software and hardware setups.
- Experience in staff management, including hands-on and virtual training
- Prior experience in education research or related field.
- Experience in project management, including: budgeting, project planning, and implementation, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Strong skills in networking with education sector stakeholders at the community level.
- Ability to facilitate implementation of community participation and awareness sessions.
- Ability to address issues related to the ICT equipment and infrastructure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Should be computer literate in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Research skills.
- With motorcycle driving licence and ability to drive.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
- The position requires ability and willingness to travel to the field from time to time.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 20th December 2020; no late applications will be accepted.
World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.