World Vision International,Education Manager Jobs in Rwanda

Job Opportunity 
Education Manager 
World Vision International (Rwanda) is
a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development
programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision seeks to hire a highly
qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Education
Manager
. This position will be based at the Western Regional Office
in Huye
, and reporti

ng to the Regional Manager with matrix reporting
to Deputy Chief of Party.

 Purpose of the position:
To provide technical leadership and
guide the Education  program supporting the design, monitoring,
evaluation, reporting, planning and partnership processes in a manner that
promotes continuous improvement and innovation in line with WV’s standards and
guidelines and ensure alignment with the Government policies and strategies.
The major responsibilities:
  • Project 
    review and DIP development:  Lead the process of identification,
    assessment and design of Education projects, including participation in
    developing grant proposals plans, log frames, monitoring and evaluation
    plans and budgets in line with the LEAP and donors’ framework.
  • Implementation:
    Facilitate the implementation of Education planned activities in Western
    region for McGovern project in all operation areas
  • Building
    Capacity: Support project implementation teams in Education  sector(
    Literacy boost) through providing targeted training, tools and resources
    on a regular basis to facilitate timely and quality delivery of program
  • Monitoring,
    Evaluation & Planning: Support Education project monitoring,
    evaluation, planning and reporting processes, with development of tools
    that can facilitate effective implementation and quality of project
    deliveries.
  • Technical
    input: Review, provide input and endorse Education programs technical
    matters, including providing support to the process of procurement, supply
    and delivery of all equipment and materials, staffing, and all other
    necessary inputs to successful project outcomes, working with relevant WV
    departments.
  • Mainstreaming:
    Contribute the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in Western regio
    Education program, in particular the integration of child protection,
    disability and gender.  Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes, in
    particular the Education outcome, in all Livelihoods programs.
  • Information
    Management: Support keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all
    project, resources, lessons and good practices, and facilitate their
    circulation and use within the NO, across the partnership and with
    partners. 
  • Innovation:
    Facilitate the introduction of new, innovative practices, methodologies or
    concepts in WVR Education program.
  • Building
    Partnerships: Pursue and develop meaningful and formal partnerships with
    local Government, UN agencies, NGO’s, research institutes and other
    community stakeholders that will compliment WVR Education  project.
  • Reporting:
    Produce annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly management reports for
    the Education project.
Qualifications: 
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a
combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
  • Minimum
    Qualification required: Degree in Education or social sciences. 
  • Experience: 
    3 years managing an education project, preferably in similar position
  • Preferred: 
    Master’s degree in Education, social work or social sciences or related
    discipline. Working experience in community development 
  • Technical
    Skills & Abilities:
    • Fluency
      in English.
    • Excellent
      project management skills and good understanding of the project life
      cycle
    • Excellent
      understanding of best practice Education and life skills approaches in
      community development
    • Experience
      with development project management tools such as log frames, monitoring
      and evaluation tools and budgets. 
    • Excellent
      supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff
    • Excellent
      written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and
      formal communication skills.
    • Excellent
      computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes
    • Strong
      negotiation skills.
    • Cross-cultural
      sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of
      people from different backgrounds.
    • Emotional
      and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
    • Good
      understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards.
    • Ability
      to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural
      context. 
Working Environment / Conditions:
Domestic Travel:  30% Regular
internal travel to project areas is required. 
On call:  10% In emergency and
disaster situations, the position will be required to be on-call
Salary:
  • The
    salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this
position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If this is your first time applying
online
via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to
register an account along with your application details. This site will provide
you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts.
Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further
details will be collected during the application process
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 11th March 2016; no late applications will
be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional
upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including
criminal record checks.

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