Decentralized Level support Coordinator at FHI 360 – Rwanda Country Office (Deadline: November 23rd, 2021)

Job Description

Decentralized Level support Coordinator, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Decentralized Level support Coordinator for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description 

The Rwanda Schools and Systems (S&S) activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls in pre-primary through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description  

The Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Literacy Data Use Specialist and the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of Decentralized-level Ministry of Education structures in interpreting Local Early Grade Reading Assessment (LEGRA) data and using it systematically to make decisions for improving reading instruction and learning outcomes for all students.

Job Summary/Responsibilities 

• Coordinate at the decentralized level the delivery of technical assistance to decentralized-level education actors designed to improve their capacity to use reading assessment data to make decisions to improve reading instruction and outcomes for all students in lower primary.
• Support project’s efforts to promote lower primary teachers’ use of evidence-based and inclusive literacy pedagogy as well as improve the implementation of remedial reading instruction programming informed by LEGRA data
• Participate in the review and updating of literacy remediation guidelines for use in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers, coaches, and Communities of Practice (COPs).
• Support the project’s efforts to ensure efficient and effective education resource management towards the improvement of reading outcomes at decentralized levels
• Support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of decentralized structures to respond to shocks and unpredicted emergency situations by ensuring schools and school-communities/parents plan for continuity of early grade reading instruction.
• Work in close collaboration with the field-based community level support coordinators and the Senior Decentralized Education coordinator at a partner organization to ensure efficient support to decentralized education systems actors in the implementation and monitoring of field activities.
• Formatively evaluate teacher’s fidelity of implementation of LEGRA assessment and remediation program in authentic classroom situations.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate training (CPD) for decentralized education staff to support them to apply newly developed procedures for literacy data collection, data interpretation, and data-based action planning
• Support decentralized actors to prioritize support efforts, including identification of literacy training/CPD for school staff based on multiple sources of data

Required Skills and Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
• At the least a bachelor’s degree in education administration, Curriculum, and Instruction with emphasis on reading, literacy, linguistics, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating technical assistance to decentralized-level education actors in Rwanda
• Recognized expertise in early-grade reading systems strengthening approaches and activities
• Expertise in policy and implementation of programs for early-grade reading reform is highly desirable
• Solid experience supporting decentralized level education actors in efforts to improve instruction
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Supervision:

The Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will support the Literacy Data Use Specialist and report to the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to deliver technical assistance to develop decentralized Ministry of Education actors; capacity to interpret and utilize data in making decisions to improve reading instruction and learning outcomes for all lower primary students. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the Literacy Data Use Specialist and Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers  for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021.