Job descriptionThe metallurgists as mineral field officers will work for professionalization of the sector through the following key specific tasks at the area of deployment:
– To ensure the high level of compliance of mineral processors, traders and smelters with mining law, regulations and health and safety standards and other relevant laws and regulations through adequate inspections;
– To provide technical support for all mineral/quarries trading and processing operators
– To provide technical support to districts leaders for management of mines and quarries within their districts
– To provide technical support to districts leaders for management of mines and quarries within their districts
– Conduct inquiries and investigations on any poor practice and report accordingly;
– To assess and mitigate any potential risk of health, safety, fraud and environment damage;
– To monitor and ensure the compliance with procedures for implementing the mineral traceability scheme in Rwanda
– Certify the legitimate source of minerals;
– To ensure a good management of Employer’s assets (Computer, camera, scanner, GPS, et, …)
– To submit weekly and monthly reports or any urgent information to the supervisor;
– To abide by the code of conduct as it is provided for by the Employer;
– To perform any task assigned by supervisor.

Job description

The mineral field officers will work for professionalization of the sector through the following key specific tasks at the area of deployment:
– To ensure the high level of compliance of mining/quarries operators with mining law, regulations and health and safety standards in exploration and exploitation activities through adequate inspections;
– To provide technical support for all mineral/quarries exploration operators
– To provide technical support to districts leaders for management of mines and quarries within their districts
– Conduct inquiries and investigations on mine/quarry accidents and incidents and report accordingly;
– To assess and mitigate any potential risk of health, safety, fraud, illegal mining and environment damage;
– To monitor and ensure the compliance with procedures for implementing the mineral traceability scheme in Rwanda
– Certify the legitimate source of minerals;
– To ensure a good management of Employer’s assets (Computer, camera, scanner, GPS, et, …)
– To submit weekly and monthly reports or any urgent information to the supervisor;
– To abide by the code of conduct as it is provided for by the Employer;
– To perform any task assigned by supervisor.

Job description

The mineral field officers will work for professionalization of the sector through the following key specific tasks at the area of deployment:
– To ensure the high level of compliance of mining/quarries operators with mining law, regulations and health and safety standards in exploration and exploitation activities through adequate inspections;
– To provide technical support for all mineral/quarries exploitation operators
– To provide technical support to districts leaders for management of mines and quarries within their districts
– Conduct inquiries and investigations on mine/quarry accidents and incidents and report accordingly;
– To assess and mitigate any potential risk of health, safety, fraud, illegal mining and environment damage;
– To monitor and ensure the compliance with procedures for implementing the mineral traceability scheme in Rwanda
– Certify the legitimate source of minerals;
– To ensure a good management of Employer’s assets (Computer, camera, scanner, GPS, et, …)
– To submit weekly and monthly reports or any urgent information to the supervisor;
– To abide by the code of conduct as it is provided for by the Employer;
– To perform any task assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the National Women Council, the incumbent shall have the following attributions:
– Elaborate and Propose to the NWC different strategies and programmes necessary to Women promotion;
– Propose to the NWC the resources mobilization strategies for the promotion of Women;
– Contribute to the elaboration of the National Women Council Strategic Plans;
– Ensure the elaboration and implementation of plans and projects of the National Women’s Council
– Initiate and ensure implementation of Monitoring and evaluation system within the National Women Council ;
– Contribute to the resources mobilization for the implementation of NWC programs ;
– Ensure the production of quarterly monitoring reports and advice on way forwards
– Ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual plans and reports are consolidated;
– Coordinate the preparation and implementation of activities of the Women Empowerment Unit ;
-Contribute to clean audit;
– Carry out any other duties assigned to him/her

2. Women Mobilization Officer

Job description

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the National Women Council, the incumbent shall have the following attributions:
– To identify and determine the nature of women’s
social issues;
– To assist women who face social problems and
encourage them to pursue activities means
to facilitates their integration into social
– To encourage women to use various modern devices that can facilitate their daily activities
-To identify health related problems, and in particular those which affect women;
– To encourage women to get their children vaccinated,
attend prenatal consultation,
give birth at hospital, get treated for sexual transmitted
diseases and get proper vaccination
-Mobilise women to participate in different health
program;
7.Encourage women to follow birth control program
and provide a good education for their children; ;
8.Sensitize women to good hygiene practices especially
hygiene of their children, home, body,
clothing and cleaning tools, and to prevent desease and
preserve health by exercising;
9.Encourage women to emprove their nutrition;
10.Encourage women to prevent and protect
themselves against HIV and AIDS and any other
epidemic disease;
11. Propose to the NWC the partnership strategy with the community health workers;
12. Encourage women to join the medical insurance;
13. Encourage women to join leaning center, to have a
culture of reading and to seek out
information and disseminate it;
14. Encourage women to go to school and take part in
training and to take an interest in
science and technology
15. Encourage women to give girls and boys equal
opportunities in education;
16. Support technically, monitor and follow up, the
functioning of the NWC at Provincial,
and District levels;
17. Ensure the implementation of the NWC performance
contract, action plan and production
of report in province and District supervised or monitored
18. To carry out any other duties assigned by superior
organs in relation to her duties
and responsibilities.

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. Community Engagement Specialist at Joint Youth Program :Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

2. Economic empowerment Specialist at Joint Youth Program Youth : Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

3. Youth Economic empowerment Program Manager at Joint Youth Program :Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

4. SPIU Coordinator at Joint Youth Program : Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

5. Audio-Visual Production Officer at Joint Youth :Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

6. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Joint Youth :Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

7. Financial Management Specialist at Youth Program: Deadline: Aug 3, 2021

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Kimisagara Center Coordination Program, He/She is responsible for designing, developing, promoting, and implementation all initiatives related to youth opportunities for self-employment with exception of the YouthConnekt initiative

– Coordinate the national youth mobilization for community engagement and civic participation;
– Develop mechanisms and mobilization strategies for youth ethics and values nurturing;
– Develop mechanisms and strategies for risk behavior prevention;
– Coordinate and develop mechanisms to promote the culture of volunteerism among youth;
– Coordinate the joint planning for the Youth Social and ethics empowerment programs.
– Promote volunteering (internally and externally) through public strategies and campaigns;
– Promotes youth participation in the community voluntary work through diverse, educational, and productive work assignments;
– Coordinate youth decentralization and empowerment
– Designing and strengthening strong coordination mechanisms;
– Coordinate and follow up youth projects in decentralized entities (such as one model income project in the village)
– Advocating, developing, Coordinating, following – up programs of youth centers
– Reinforcing the relationship with the training centers and establish the training schedules in collaboration with friendly Centre coordinators;
– Advocating and ensuring youth is participating in the whole process of their empowerment;
– Contributing to the creation of an environment that promotes the sharing of information and learning from experiences;
– Compiling reports from youth-friendly Centres stressing challenges to correct and best practices to replicate on related fields;
– Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and the implementation of national programs related to Youth Community Engagement:
– Assess the needs of young people, and plan and deliver programs related to areas of volunteerism and community engagement;
– Regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth-based volunteerism work;
– Work in partnership with other organizations/institutions that support the youth volunteerism and community engagement; Monitor and evaluate activities of volunteering and community-based engagement activities,
– Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Job description

He/she will mainly focus on:
– Participate in setting up a Monitoring and Evaluation System for the partners’ projects under his/her responsibility
– Assess and ascertain whether partners’ project activities implemented with MYCULTURE are supportive of national and local development goals;
– Identify potential problems/issues linked with youth economic empowerment projects implementation for remedial actions and to elevate unresolved issues and problems to the direct hierarchy for resolution and final action;
– provide information on lessons learned in partners’ projects implemented with MYCULTURE implementation for planning and implementation of the future similar project;
– Propose corrective actions to the project implementing agent based on the above.
– Design new projects in line with the core mission of the Ministry;
– Performs other duties as required by the supervisor

Job description

He/She will mostly focus on the following tasks:
– Coordinate stakeholders and partners involved in the project
– Elaborate project work plans
– Coordinate staff under his/her supervision
– Provide effective leadership and ensure the overall management of the projects
– Maintain effective dialogue with partners and engage with relevant stakeholders
– Set up monitoring and evaluation of the project
– Provide information on lesson learned in course of the implementation of the project

Job Description

He/She will mostly focus on the following tasks:

– Coordinate the Ministry’s projects for youth socio-economic transformation
– Lead the projects in planning and implementation process and executing, monitoring and control and project staffing process to ensure the success of the project activities launching toward project closing within defined cost, time and resources constraints;
– Ensure good leadership for the organization and administration of the activities, ensure the project’s progress and meet deadlines. Ensure quality and delivery of the finalized report to the public as well as make sure on the appropriate channel to communicate information about project progress to the stakeholders and public.
– Enhance staff monitoring capacities, documenting project achievements, planning and implementation strategies, process, and dissemination of findings from monitoring and evaluation exercises and various project/program experiences or best practices.
– Provide strategic guidance and supervision of projects,
– Lead the provision and production of project needed materials and, guidelines and insuring quality and appropriate use;
– Supervise and coach teams directly in charge of projects to ensure the completion of each member’s tasks
– Supervise financial processes for all projects and safeguard the conformity of laws and regulations;
– Ensure accountability for both technical and financial management of the project and ensure that the agreed funds are received in time for the implementation of project activities.
– Ensure the organization of external evaluation and timely program reviews.
– Lead resource mobilization for the Ministry.
– Be involved in official missions discussing the integration and ownership of project activities at decentralized entities through Youth Friendly Centres and other decentralized structures.
– Help in initiating a baseline of information that will guide the development of the targeted interventions of the overall programme/projects implementation
– Update the results framework of the projects.
– Ensure interaction between projects and other partners that intervene at all levels and serve as liaison coordinator between the Ministry and its partners.
– Ensure smooth technical collaboration of SPIU and other relevant Ministry departments.
– Perform other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Job description

Assignments
– Telling the stories of ministry in video, photographic or audio format;
– Ensure accurate and good quality capture of ministry’s activities in video, photographic or audio format for use across various platforms (broadcast, digital);
– Perform custom and specialized photography in the house or on location using a variety of filming and photographic equipment; camera setting, lighting requirements, and other specifications to ensure quality production of content on various platforms channels;
– Produce, direct and edit documentaries or any required audio-visual productions for ministry’s communication activities;
– Assist with media duplications: copy DVDs, print DVD faces, transfer multi- platform tape to DVD, encode video files, etc;
– Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Job description

He/ she will be focusing on the following duties;
– Responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the projects implemented under SPIU, and provide guidance in terms of Monitoring and Evaluation;
– Support the Technical Committee, with the support of the One UN and other partners’ Monitoring and Evaluation Task Force; develop an M&E Plan to accompany the program Action Plans;
– Prepare necessary M&E forms, database, and format to capture data and information from the field;
– Responsible for the collection, compilation, checking, sorting, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data on ongoing field activities according to the reporting guidelines of partners;
– Work closely with Program Managers; assess the performance of the Reporting and M&E Systems;
– Develop appropriate and sufficient monitoring and reporting tools for the program;

Job description

He/she will focus on the following duties;
– Advise the coordinator on all issues related to the finance
– Ensure execution of the SPIU budget;
– Process authorized payments
– Keep records of all payments
– Prepare bank reconciliations related to the project financial transactions
– Record and process authorized payments done through a bank or direct payments
– Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the project’s expenditures including procurement reports
– Ensure all reports are submitted to partners on time.
– Prepare annual SPIU procurement plan and follow up procurement processes
– Ensure appropriate and organized filing of the project documents
– Prepare inventories of the project goods and services.
– Prepare all documentation needed for the audit process
– Perform any other task that may be assigned by the supervisor

2. VCT Councellor at KIMISAGARA

Job description

Under the supervision of the KIMISAGARA Centre Coordination Program Manager, the VCT Counsellor will be to conduct all VCT related activities including youth mobilization through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT, and SRH services to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.

He/she will be focusing on the following duties

– Ensure that all materials and consumables needed for VCT are regularly available.
– Ensure laboratory and data quality control
– Ensure FP integration in VCT activities
– Apply all policies, measures, procedures, and protocols relevant to VCT services
– Prepare weekly and monthly reports of VCT activities, following guidance from the VCT from RBC/HIV division.
– Provide comprehensive VCT and SRH services (HIV, Pregnancy Test, STI treatments, FP and VMMC) in a friendly and confidential manner
– Refer and follow all HIV positive clients to the health facilities
– Refer all clients who reported having STI’s symptoms to the health facilities
– Refer clients who need FP methods to the health facilities
– Refer all uncircumcised men tested HIV negative and who are interested in
– Complete all relevant data collection tools

3. Lab Technician at KIMISAGARA

Job description

Under the supervision of the KIMISAGARA Centre Coordination Program Manager, the Lab Technician will be to conduct all test-related activities including youth mobilization through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT, and SRH services to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.
He/she will be focusing on the following duties
– Test all samples submitted by the counsellors according to the LNR algorithm and give results back to counsellors
– Respect confidentiality
– Prepare and bring samples to LNR for quality control
– Respect universal measures of laboratory safety
– Produce a report of VCT test kits and consumables, and submit orders

4. Youth Center Coordination Officer at District Level

Job description

Under the supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the Youth Centre Coordination Officer will be in charge of:
He/she will be focusing on the following duties
– To coordinate all activities of the youth-friendly center.
– To represent the Youth-friendly center in all activities at Sector and District levels.
– To ensure funds mobilization for the center’s activities
– To ensure the efficient mobilization and sensitization of youth
– To ensure the effective use of funds, documents, and equipment/materials of the center.
– To supervise and coordinate youth center staff.
– To conduct monitoring and evaluation of activities at the level of the community.
– To prepare different reports and ensure that they are submitted to the concerned authorities.
– To collaborate with local authorities, other partners, and all implementing agencies to empower young people.

5. VCT Councellor at District Level

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Youth Center Coordinator, the VCT Counsellor will be to conduct all VCT related activities including youth mobilisation through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT and SRH services to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.

He/she will be focusing on the following duties

– Ensure that all materials and consumables needed for VCT are regularly available.
– Ensure laboratory and data quality control
– Ensure FP integration in VCT activities
– Apply all policies, measures, procedures and protocols relevant to VCT services
– Prepare weekly and monthly reports of VCT activities, following guidance from the VCT from RBC/HIV division.
– Provide comprehensive VCT and SRH services (HIV, Pregnancy Test, STI treatments, FP and VMMC) in a friendly and confidential manner
– Refer and follow all HIV positive clients to the health facilities
– Refer all clients who reported having STI’s symptoms to the health facilities
– Refer clients who need FP methods to the health facilities
– Refer all uncircumcised men tested HIV negative and who are interested in
– Complete all relevant data collection tools

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6. Lab Technician at District Level

Job description

Under the supervision of the Youth Centre Coordination Officer, the Lab Technician will be to conduct all test related activities including youth mobilisation through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT and SRH services to youth in accordance with the Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.
He/she will be focusing on the following duties
– Test all samples submitted by the counsellors according to the LNR algorithm and give results back to counsellors
– Respect confidentiality
– Prepare and bring samples to LNR for quality control
– Respect universal measures of laboratory safety
– Produce a report of VCT test kits and consumables, and submit orders

PROJECT COORDINATOR OF INTEROPERABILITY/ PATIENT NAVIGATION PROJECT

ABOUT ALLM and C/CAN

ALLM and C/Can, are hiring a Project coordinator of interoperability/ patient navigation project. ALLM is a Japanese information technology and services company that is dedicated to shaping healthcare and that seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. It operates a secure communication mobile service, JOIN, which is a multifunctional platform that enables communication among medical professionals utilizing diagnostically important models of communication.

C/Can Foundation is a non-profit, independent organization leading the global initiative “City Cancer Challenge” whose mission is to support cities around the world as they are working to improve quality and equitable cancer care. The approach is built on the core principle that cities can drive impact at national level by crafting data-driven solutions with the support of a network of global, regional, and local partners that reflect an understanding of the unique local context.

PROFILE OF THE COORDINATOR OF THE KIGALI INTEROPERABILITY/PATIENT NAVIGATION PROJECT

In order to attain the project expected results, the Coordinator of the Project in Rwanda should possess the following qualifications and experience and respond to the following profile:

Educational Qualifications and Experience

1. A  master degree in Public Health, or Epidemiology, or Project Management or Statistics or related fields with at least 3 years of work experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, or Epidemiology, or Project Management or Statistics or related fields with 5 years of work experience.
2. Experience in health project management is highly preferred.
3. Proven experience in conducting/managing medical research projects.
4. Data Analysis experience.
5. Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and French, plus excellent writing and reporting skills
6. Adaptability to health technology
7. 1^st level knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts and notions.

Core Values

1. Diversity and Inclusion: Treats people with dignity, encourages diversity, shows respect for gender, cultural and challenges prejudices and biases in the workplace.
2. Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards, keeps promises and resists pressure in decision making.
3. Commitment: Demonstrates commitment and value to the project.

Core Competences

1. Communication: Expresses opinions and speaks clearly and freely while presenting information with honesty.
2. Drive for results: Sets and maintains high standards and quality of work.
3. Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members.
4. Learning and Researching: Rapidly learns new tasks and demonstrates understanding of newly acquired information.
5. Formulating Strategies and Concepts: Works strategically to realize the project goals.
6. Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes work well in advance after setting clearly defined objectives to accomplish assigned tasks.
7. Ability to work with limited supervision: Has the ability to work with very limited supervision to deliver results.
8. Coping with pressure: Maintains a positive outlook at work and works productively in a pressurized environment and in a crisis situation while keeping emotions under control.
9. Risk Management

Core Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the implementation of new patients’ journey with experts, internal clinical team and technology platform
2. Take ownership of patient journey’s indicators and monitor those indicators
3. Organize clinical and platform trainings, in coordination with the MultiDisciplinary project team
4. Facilitate the dialogue between participating institutions to ease the change management process
5. Collect feedback and suggest project iterations for optimal patients’ outcomes
6. Produce quarterly, semi annual and annual reports against the project action plan and indicators
7. Organize regular virtual and in-person inter-hospital meetings
8. Maintain the patient’s registry updated in the technology platform.

Location of the assignment: Kigali

Duration of the assignment: Till December, 2022 with renewable option.

Documents to be sent include:

• The application letter to the Organizations Executive Directors,
• Curriculum Vitae with 3 referees,
• Motivation letter,
• Copies of degrees,
• Copies of Certificates of professional qualification and trainings

How to apply

All interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their  application files to c.beck@allm.inc not later than Friday, July 30^th, 2021 at 04:00 PM. Only applicants fulfilling the highlighted requirements will be contacted.

Done in Kigali, 21^st July, 2021

1. Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for oversight and coordination of all the monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirement-related activities and requirements of the Building Learning Foundations program. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead in the development and day-to-day management of the client log frame, oversight and management of the BLF data management plan. The incumbent will be responsible for the M&E system.

Responsibilities:

• Development of the Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy and oversight of its implementation and periodic revision
• Proactively seek out data to assist staff in making decisions,
• Development of Monitoring & Evaluation instruments and tools for the programme, in collaboration with technical teams
• Ensure programming is aligned to targets and milestones and use the information from the M&E systems and tools to improve the program effectiveness.
• Support and supervise collection and analysis of data for programme M&E activities such as base-line progress, midline end line assessments
• Provide technical assistance to build and strengthen partner and stakeholder’s capacity for data management and M&E
• Provide information and support in the development of the workplan, quarterly reports and annual reports
• Organize and provide training in M&E tools and systems for project staff on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to assure data quality and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• Prepare and share required analytical reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern and proposed actionable recommendations
• Lead the development and implementation of the programme research agenda
• Plan and organize the quarterly learning sessions to discuss M&E findings
• Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate monitoring and evaluation framework
• Contribute to the programme management aspects such as work planning, risk management as well as programme value for money monitoring
• Identify capacity gaps of MEL staff and lead capacity building of MEL staff and partners through coaching, mentoring, and training
• In collaboration of Education Technical lead, troubleshoot MEL systems and program quality issues

Person specification:

Knowledge:

Essential

• A Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, international development, education, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience in designing and implementing M&E systems in a developing country context; monitoring and evaluation of education, literacy programmes would be an added advantage.
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, using either / both quantitative and qualitative research and dissemination of results
• Proven experience working with donor’s representatives and counterparts in government institutions such as MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NISR and RNEC
• Proven experience overseeing and ensuring the success of MEL systems for an international donor funded education projects
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, evaluation terms of reference and concept notes,
• Experience in organising and delivering training workshops
• Proven experience in knowledge management and implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous collaboration, learning, adaptation
• Prior work experience leading large scale assessment and impact evaluation in education sector.

Desirable

• Familiarity and knowledge of Rwandan Education Sector will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Strong technical skills in M&E and data management
• Ability to analyse complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy, and corporate spirit
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate, set priorities, create manageable workplans, and evaluate progress
• Experience with digital data collection systems and platforms
• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata R, NVivo orATLAS. ti.
• Hands-on skills on creating M&E performance dashboards
• Sound understanding and practical knowledge of qualitative methods

 Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1290/monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-manager.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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2. Mathematics Teacher Development Lead 

Mathematics Teacher Development Lead

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Mathematics Team Lead will be responsible for oversight, technical design and implementation of all mathematics related project activities and requirements for the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) project. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead, our consortium partners, the British Council and VSO and the wider BLF team on the following: the development, design and production of teacher development and pupil resources, coordinating, designing and continuously building capacity of field-based colleagues and Mathematics teachers; designing the framework of support and guidance on school-based teacher Communities of Practice; collaborating with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team to design, coordinate and support mathematics assessments as well as longer term project planning and delivery. The Mathematics Team Lead will work with the Maths sub-team to ensure that all materials, assessment, training and resources are aligned to Rwandan Education Board (REB) curricula and are approved by REB/FCDO and other relevant project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Management and Operations

• Provide overall management and coordination of all mathematics workstream activities as well as co-lead on joint activities with the British Council and VSO
• Directly line-manage the Maths Specialist and Assistant, providing support and quality assurance of their work

Programme Design & Implementation

• Provide technical design inputs to build and strengthen material development for mathematics teachers and pupils in P1 to 5.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, production and distribution of mathematics materials including audio and visual materials
• Oversee and contribute to the adjustments of existing materials to ensure they respond to the change in the language of instruction from primary 1 with a focus on gender responsive pedagogy.
• Oversee and contribute to adaptation of training materials to accommodate the change in the language of instruction and to ensure teachers are supported to adjust to the COVID context.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, production, and distribution of additional materials for School Subjects Leaders to ensure they are well equipped and ready to sustain BLF activities in schools including providing induction to new teachers.
• Ensure the above-mentioned materials are designed in alignment with current REB tools, curricula and other relevant partner materials and approved by REB, MINEDUC and FCDO.
• Design the guidance and support to ensure sustainability of school-based teacher communities of practice
• Provide technical input and continuously support field-based colleagues – Sector Learning Facilitators and District Teaching Assistants for implementation of programme activities
• Provide information to and work with other Foundation Leads and team members for wider project activities

Assessment and Tool Design

• Adjust assessment baseline tools and subsequent pupil assessments as a response to the change in language of instruction ensuring they are approved by REB/MINEDUC/FCDO and all other relevant bodies
• Review of pupil assessments, data and assessment analysis for reporting
• Design and deliver training for enumerators on mathematics and pedagogy tools
• Provide inputs, where necessary, to the MEL, School Leadership and System Strengthening teams
• Implement the classroom practice development tool along with consortium partners, adapting where necessary and support MEL activities on data collection, analysis and reporting on this tool

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

• Provide support for wider MEL processes and activities as necessary

Budgeting and Reporting

• Provide information to support monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the mathematics workstream as required
• Prepare and share required reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern including preparing documentation for routine reports, bidding, and ad hoc meetings
• Monitor and provide updates on the workstream budget

Person specification:

Knowledge

• Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognised institution in mathematics, education or a related teaching degree and qualification/licence
• Familiarity with primary teaching, pedagogy and assessment frameworks

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ mid-level management experience in education in Rwanda.
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Rwandan primary curriculum, the 2015 Competency Based Curriculum, preferably experience with the mathematics curriculum.
• In depth experience working with Rwandan teachers at the primary school level, preferably experience with mathematics teachers.
• Experience with large scale assessments including design, assessment, analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing instructional materials for teachers
• Experience working with the Rwanda Education Board, preferably in mathematics related areas.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in mathematics education including programme design and developing high quality instructional materials
• Strong project management skills including managing staff, planning, reporting and coordinating programme activities
• Excellent programme design skills, including the capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from multiple organisations

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Able to develop effective working relationships with donors, REB, local organisations, other project partners and national stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other ICT skills required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• Flexible and able to adapt activities when necessary
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and corporate spirit.

Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1288/mathematics-teacher-development-lead.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for oversight and coordination of all the monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirement-related activities and requirements of the Building Learning Foundations program. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead in the development and day-to-day management of the client log frame, oversight and management of the BLF data management plan. The incumbent will be responsible for the M&E system.

Responsibilities:

• Development of the Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy and oversight of its implementation and periodic revision
• Proactively seek out data to assist staff in making decisions,
• Development of Monitoring & Evaluation instruments and tools for the programme, in collaboration with technical teams
• Ensure programming is aligned to targets and milestones and use the information from the M&E systems and tools to improve the program effectiveness.
• Support and supervise collection and analysis of data for programme M&E activities such as base-line progress, midline end line assessments
• Provide technical assistance to build and strengthen partner and stakeholder’s capacity for data management and M&E
• Provide information and support in the development of the workplan, quarterly reports and annual reports
• Organize and provide training in M&E tools and systems for project staff on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to assure data quality and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• Prepare and share required analytical reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern and proposed actionable recommendations
• Lead the development and implementation of the programme research agenda
• Plan and organize the quarterly learning sessions to discuss M&E findings
• Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate monitoring and evaluation framework
• Contribute to the programme management aspects such as work planning, risk management as well as programme value for money monitoring
• Identify capacity gaps of MEL staff and lead capacity building of MEL staff and partners through coaching, mentoring, and training
• In collaboration of Education Technical lead, troubleshoot MEL systems and program quality issues

Person specification:

Knowledge:

Essential

• A Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, international development, education, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience in designing and implementing M&E systems in a developing country context; monitoring and evaluation of education, literacy programmes would be an added advantage.
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, using either / both quantitative and qualitative research and dissemination of results
• Proven experience working with donor’s representatives and counterparts in government institutions such as MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NISR and RNEC
• Proven experience overseeing and ensuring the success of MEL systems for an international donor funded education projects
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, evaluation terms of reference and concept notes,
• Experience in organising and delivering training workshops
• Proven experience in knowledge management and implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous collaboration, learning, adaptation
• Prior work experience leading large scale assessment and impact evaluation in education sector.

Desirable

• Familiarity and knowledge of Rwandan Education Sector will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Strong technical skills in M&E and data management
• Ability to analyse complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy, and corporate spirit
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate, set priorities, create manageable workplans, and evaluate progress
• Experience with digital data collection systems and platforms
• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata R, NVivo orATLAS. ti.
• Hands-on skills on creating M&E performance dashboards
• Sound understanding and practical knowledge of qualitative methods

 Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1290/monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-manager.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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