Room to Read,Continuing Professional Development Specialist Jobs in Rwanda

onwide and ensure that at
least 70 percent of students are able to read grade-level text with fluency and
comprehension by the end of Grade 3.

• Under
  the direction of the Classroom Instruction Advisor, work closely with
  government counterparts (in all activities) to support the development of
  effective systems of teacher professional development to support P1-P3
  Kinyarwanda teachers to effectively teach their students to learn to read
  (including the effective use of assessment). All activities should be in
  line with the project’s approved work plan.
• Support
  the development of district and sector continuing professional development
  (CPD) committees (DCCs and SCCs) (coordinating closely with provincial and
  district advisors).
• Work
  with ICT Advisor to devise and implement evidence-based, sustainable ICT
  solutions to enhance teacher CPD.
• Support
  the development and introduction of tools (or use of existing tools) for
  head teachers (in partnership with the School Leadership Specialist) and
  mentors to use in supporting teacher CPD.
• Under
  the guidance of the Classroom Instruction Advisor, lead coordination of
  project subcontractor activities designed to foster improved teacher
  in-service education (coordinate closely with the pre-service specialist).
• Support
  the incorporation of REB-approved teacher standards, principals of effective
  literacy instruction, and P1-P3 literacy standards into CPD, and support
  their communication to district-level education sector staff, head
  teachers, and teachers.
• Conduct
  other duties as assigned by the chief of party.

• 5-10
  years of experience strengthening teacher professional development among
  primary grade teachers (experience with P1-P3 teachers preferred).
• Master’s
  degree in education or similar relevant field is preferred. A combination
  of a bachelor’s degree and the required number of years’ work experience
  may substitute for a Master’s degree.
• Successful
  experience designing and implementing innovative strategies to strengthen
  teacher CPD.
• Prior
  experience working with REB, MINEDUC, and/or regional TTCs required.
• Experience
  working with international development sector organizations and/or donor
  agencies is preferred.
• Must
  be familiar with USAID Education Strategy and associated documents
  (Technical Notes, Implementation Guidance, and Reference Materials).
• Experience
  promoting equity in learning outcomes among boys, girls, and children with
  special needs preferred.
• Familiarity
  with the Rwandan education sector is required.
• Demonstrated
  exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as
  versatility and integrity.
• Written
  and spoken proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda