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STELIR Academic Manager Rwanda
Role Purpose
The Academic Manager will lead the academic management of the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR) project.
The postholder will manage all aspects of the project: administering and analysing the English language proficiency testing of secondary teachers, local English Teacher Trainers (ETTs) and e-Teachers/Moderators (eTMs); the development, delivery and support of teacher training for the ETTs and eTMs, including both face-to-face and online components; management of international and national consultants; and management of materials development for and delivery of intensive face-to-face and remote blended English courses for Rwandan secondary teachers.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:
- English CEFR Level C2
- TEFL-Q: a diploma level qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language which meets accreditation UK requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ post TEFL-Q experience of English language teaching and training
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of managing partner funded teacher development programmes in public education systems and working with a range of external and internal partners, e.g. Ministries of Education, teacher training centres, and development partners
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of managing external international consultants
- Experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or other development contexts
- Able to lead a diverse team of internal and external project staff
- Able to think and plan creatively to find practical solutions to unexpected challenges
- Able to build and manage relationships with high-level education stakeholders
Role Specific Skills:
- Able to create and adapt contextualised, culturally appropriate, gender sensitive and inclusive English language training materials
- Able to think and plan creatively to find practical solutions to unexpected challenges
Desirable Experience:
- MA in ELT or Education or equivalent
- Experience of delivering partner funded teacher development programmes in public education systems and working with a range of external and internal partners, e.g. Ministries of Education, teacher training centres, and development partners
- Experience of managing remote/blended English language teaching programmes
- Experience of managing the development of English courses, including e-learning courses
- Experience of content and copyediting of English language teaching and learning materials
- Experience of working with secondary level schoolteachers
Further Information
Pay Band – 7
Contract Type – Fixed Term ending December 2025
Location – Kigali, Rwanda
Eligibility – This role will be offered on long-term strategic international assignment terms which includes visa and transfer support and benefits such as assignment allowances, housing and utilities, and schooling. Please note Visa approvals are beyond the British Council’s control so any job offer will be subject to securing the required right to work.
The full International Assignment package is offered at the discretion of the British Council and may not be available to candidates who are currently already based in another location but have significant connections to the host location. Applications for locally hired candidates are welcome but if successful will not qualify for the international assignment package and will continue on local terms and conditions of service.
Closing Date – 31 July 2022 (23:59 South Africa Time)
*Please note this role is contingent on signature of the Head Contract. Offer/Contract will be signed with the successful candidate upon signature of the Head Contract with Donor.
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