Job Description
Provide planning, coordination and overall supervision of the program.
The program manager will ensure that program is being implemented with regards to its purpose and will coordinate the team efforts towards the achievement of the results and the set targets.
Support the program team on strategic and operational issues
Responsible for the regular monitoring, mid-term, end of term and annual reviews of the program.
Work closely with SPIU Coordinator; prepare briefing notes to the Director General on program progress.
Liaise with RTB management, stakeholders and other government institutions to ensure smooth implementation of the program.
Ensure proper management of funds, including accounting, financial control and audit procedures acceptable to the European Union Standards.
Work closely with Technical Assistant (TA), Technical team of RTB, Districts, TVET Schools, PSF, WPL Companies and EU delegation office in Rwanda on effective program implementation.
Liaising and coordinating with the SPIU/RTB management to ensure effective implementation of program goals in compliance with donor guidelines.
Work closely with National Authorizing Officer in MINECOFIN for smooth implementation of the program.
Ensure timely and quality reporting as per the conditions in the grant agreement.
Act as a focal point to organise and manage monitoring reviews and to share the information in a user friendly user format.
Liaise and work closely with finance unit of RTB and be the go-between implementation to get accurate data for the reports.
Facilitating training with a clear needs assessment and focus on outcomes.
Develop a detailed program plan to monitor and track progress.
Carryout any other tasks related to the program requested by the RTB administration.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 6
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Bachelors in Project Management
Experience: 6
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Master’s in Project Management
Experience: 5
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Master’s in Economics
Experience: 5
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Masters in Business Administration
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 6
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 6
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Experience with education sector preferably in TVET
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Ability to manage multiple projects and to work under pressure
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Knowledge in TVET policies
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Strong organizational, communication and managerial skills with high attention to detail;
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Decision making skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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• Strong command of written and spoken English;
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Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them in a high-pressure environment;
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Demonstrated effective leadership and managerial administrative skills
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• Experience with providing capacity building
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• Interpersonal skills;
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Strong managerial and leadership skills
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Experience in skills development projects
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Strong knowledge in partnership building for both Public and Private Institutions as well as knowledge of donor engagements
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Knowledge of working with private sector.
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Knowledge in Tourism and Hospitality Sector
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Strong knowledge to work with TVET development partners.
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Experience in implementing external donor funded projects
