POSITION:
Manager, Centre of Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT
Manager, Centre of Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT
LOCATION:
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
About
The MasterCard Foundation
The MasterCard Foundation
The
Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada. Our
programs promote financial inclusion and advanc
Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada. Our
programs promote financial inclusion and advanc
e youth learning in Africa. The
Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it
became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a
separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policies, operations and
funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.
The
Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their
lives and improve the lives of their families and communities. The Foundation
collaborates with partners to advance sustainable and scalable solutions in
microfinance and youth learning, focusing on countries that face high rates of
poverty and growing numbers of out-of-school youth. Much of this work will be
accomplished by building strong institutions in developing countries –
particularly Africa – and investing in robust evaluation and learning agendas.
Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their
lives and improve the lives of their families and communities. The Foundation
collaborates with partners to advance sustainable and scalable solutions in
microfinance and youth learning, focusing on countries that face high rates of
poverty and growing numbers of out-of-school youth. Much of this work will be
accomplished by building strong institutions in developing countries –
particularly Africa – and investing in robust evaluation and learning agendas.
The
Foundation values innovative and fresh thinking as it strives to become a
global thought-leader. Its work is achieved by a strategic, nimble and highly
entrepreneurial team with a proactive and results-oriented approach to its
philanthropic activities. The organization’s culture is shaped by people who
are driven and passionate about the Foundation’s mission.
Foundation values innovative and fresh thinking as it strives to become a
global thought-leader. Its work is achieved by a strategic, nimble and highly
entrepreneurial team with a proactive and results-oriented approach to its
philanthropic activities. The organization’s culture is shaped by people who
are driven and passionate about the Foundation’s mission.
COUNTRY
OFFICE IN KIGALI, RWANDA
OFFICE IN KIGALI, RWANDA
The
Mastercard Foundation is opening an office in Rwanda to support two new
initiatives:
Mastercard Foundation is opening an office in Rwanda to support two new
initiatives:
Rwanda
Employment and Enterprise Development Initiative (REEDI) will increase
productive employment for young people; expand access to financial inclusion
for tourism related businesses and improve the capabilities of, and
coordination between, key stakeholders, in the tourism and hospitality
industry; and,
Employment and Enterprise Development Initiative (REEDI) will increase
productive employment for young people; expand access to financial inclusion
for tourism related businesses and improve the capabilities of, and
coordination between, key stakeholders, in the tourism and hospitality
industry; and,
Secondary
Education Teachers’ Initiative which seeks to improve the quality of
teaching and learning in secondary schools.
Education Teachers’ Initiative which seeks to improve the quality of
teaching and learning in secondary schools.
An
office in Kigali provides an opportunity to oversee the management and
implementation of the two initiatives, drive the country-level coordination of
all Foundation interventions and represent the Foundation at a country level in
close liaison with senior management in Toronto, Canada.
office in Kigali provides an opportunity to oversee the management and
implementation of the two initiatives, drive the country-level coordination of
all Foundation interventions and represent the Foundation at a country level in
close liaison with senior management in Toronto, Canada.
THE
CENTRE
CENTRE
The
Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT will be housed in a
university setting in Kigali, but will operate independently. The Centre will
be managed by the Mastercard Foundation and will benefit from being co-located
with a like-minded African institution in Rwanda to benefit from cross
fertilization of ideas and to gain operational efficiencies.
Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT will be housed in a
university setting in Kigali, but will operate independently. The Centre will
be managed by the Mastercard Foundation and will benefit from being co-located
with a like-minded African institution in Rwanda to benefit from cross
fertilization of ideas and to gain operational efficiencies.
The
Centre will spark innovation and promote promising practices in the use of ICT
for teaching and learning through a range of activities targeted at education
leaders, practitioners and innovators from across Africa.
Centre will spark innovation and promote promising practices in the use of ICT
for teaching and learning through a range of activities targeted at education
leaders, practitioners and innovators from across Africa.
The
Centre will foster ICT innovations by working with innovators and ICT
entrepreneurs and will share best practices and advance research to disseminate
“what works” in ICT policy and practice. The Centre will also develop and
host multiple sessions each year with a range of ICT players from across the
continent.
Centre will foster ICT innovations by working with innovators and ICT
entrepreneurs and will share best practices and advance research to disseminate
“what works” in ICT policy and practice. The Centre will also develop and
host multiple sessions each year with a range of ICT players from across the
continent.
THE
POSITION
POSITION
Reporting
to the Director Education and Learning, the Manager for the Center will play an
integral role in bringing the Centre to life. The Manager will have overall
responsibility for both launching the Centre and leading its ongoing
operations. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader who is comfortable
developing and launching programs and juggling a range of duties on an ongoing
basis from managing a dynamic physical space to executing creative programming
for a diverse range of audiences.
to the Director Education and Learning, the Manager for the Center will play an
integral role in bringing the Centre to life. The Manager will have overall
responsibility for both launching the Centre and leading its ongoing
operations. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader who is comfortable
developing and launching programs and juggling a range of duties on an ongoing
basis from managing a dynamic physical space to executing creative programming
for a diverse range of audiences.
The
Manager will work collaboratively with members of the Foundation team in Rwanda
and Foundation staff in Toronto to lead the implementation of the Centre as
part of the Secondary Education Teachers Initiative and will ensure the
visibility of the initiative through high level engagement in the field. The
Manager will promote the highest standard of program management and leadership
in accordance with the vision, mission and guiding principles of the Mastercard
Foundation.
Manager will work collaboratively with members of the Foundation team in Rwanda
and Foundation staff in Toronto to lead the implementation of the Centre as
part of the Secondary Education Teachers Initiative and will ensure the
visibility of the initiative through high level engagement in the field. The
Manager will promote the highest standard of program management and leadership
in accordance with the vision, mission and guiding principles of the Mastercard
Foundation.
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead
and manage the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT in
Rwanda. - Support
the strategic development and evaluation of all aspects of the Centre. - Work
closely with the Toronto team to configure the physical space for the
Centre. - Build
and maintain strong relationships with the host institution and leverage
their skills and capabilities. - Develop
and manage a detailed work plan for Centre activities. - Partner
with senior management in Toronto to establish and manage a budget for the
Centre. - Plan,
execute and manage a broad range of Centre activities including
convening’s, funding innovations and developing a virtual platform. - Manage
and develop Centre staff, over time, to achieve the objectives of the
Centre. - Provide
expertise and technical support to the initiative to improve teaching and
learning in Africa. - Work
collaboratively with colleagues on the Country team and other Foundation
teams to advance the broader Secondary Education Teachers Initiative. - Work
with the Country Representative and Foundation Leadership to build and
manage relationships and liaise with partners, employers, community and
key stakeholders relevant to the Foundation’s portfolio in Rwanda. - Build
and manage relationships with thought leaders and global stakeholders in
the field to increase the Foundation’s knowledge base, visibility and
contribution to teacher development initiatives in Africa and beyond. - Communicate
progress and learnings from the Centre internally across the Foundation
and externally with partners, policy makers and collaborators in the
field. - Attend
relevant conferences and seminars to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base
on emergent trends and issues that are geared towards improving teaching
and learning in ICT and to build the reputation of the Centre and broader
program. - Engage
with and support the work of the Initiative Working Group. - Other
duties as required.
Skills,
Qualifications, and Experience
Qualifications, and Experience
- Master’s
degree or higher in international education and/or teacher training and
development. - Minimum
of six (6) years’ experience in the education sector, including teacher
professional development. - Minimum
of three (3) years’ experience leading and managing a team. - Greater
consideration will be given to individuals with local knowledge and
experience. - Strong
understanding of education policy, practice and issues across the
continent. - Experience
with integration of technology in education. Experience with educational
technology (EdTech) hubs will be an advantage. - Experience
and knowledge in using ICT for teaching and learning technology. - Experience
with running and managing a space such as a school or conference centre. - A
successful track record of leading and managing programs and building
partnerships. - Substantive
knowledge of key issues and emerging trends and barriers in teacher
education. - Excellent
prioritization and time management skills with strong attention to detail. - Demonstrated
strong organizational skills in a multi-cultural setting.Ability to handle
multiple tasks, reprioritizing tasks where necessary. - Superior
written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English. - Ability
to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines to meet deliverables. - Proficient
computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Flexible,
intellectually curious and open. This individual is comfortable with
ambiguity, receptive to new ideas and is also willing to change when
presented with best options. - Is
confident and comfortable challenging expert opinion. - Act
as a change agent to drive innovation forward by fostering collaboration
with cross functional groups and teams. - Demonstrates
a high degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to manage
relationships at all levels both internally and externally. - Innovative
and entrepreneurial. This individual can formulate and develop new or
creative approaches to problems and inspires others on the team to do so
as well. - Professional
maturity and sensitivity to working within different cultures. - Impeccable
integrity as demonstrated through solid judgement.
BENEFITS
AND COMPENSATION
AND COMPENSATION
The
Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is
commensurate with experience.
Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is
commensurate with experience.
LOCATION
This
position is located at the Foundation’s office in Kigali, Rwanda.
position is located at the Foundation’s office in Kigali, Rwanda.
TO
APPLY
APPLY
Applications
will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the position beginning immediately.
will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the position beginning immediately.
Please
email your resume along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the
position to humanresources@mastercardfdn.org,
indicating “Manager, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT” in the
subject line of your email. All applications are appreciated; however, please
note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
email your resume along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the
position to humanresources@mastercardfdn.org,
indicating “Manager, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT” in the
subject line of your email. All applications are appreciated; however, please
note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
DEADLINE
The
application deadline for this posting is August 4, 2017.
application deadline for this posting is August 4, 2017.
The
MasterCard Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from all individuals.
Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the selection process.
MasterCard Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from all individuals.
Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the selection process.
