Education Development Center, Inc (EDC) is
recruiting multiple positions for the USAID funded project, the “Literacy,
Language and Learning (L3) Initiative”. The L3 program provides
professional development to all P1 to P4 teachers in Rwandan schools. These
open positions are based in Kigali.
recruiting multiple positions for the USAID funded project, the “Literacy,
Language and Learning (L3) Initiative”. The L3 program provides
professional development to all P1 to P4 teachers in Rwandan schools. These
open positions are based in Kigali.
1. Assistant Technical Director (1)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the technical leadership,
quality control, and administrative functioning of the program - Supervise the work of the Program
Implementation Coordinator and the SBM Task Leader - Provide ongoing training to instructional
materials developers in research-based literacy and numeracy practices and
in principles of second language teaching - Monitor the quality and pedagogical content of
all instructional materials production (audio and print) to ensure their
adherence with research-based instructional practices for literacy and
numeracy - Take on other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Masters in education, psychology, or a
related discipline - At least 3 years experience of teaching at the
primary level and at least 5 years’ experience working for an
international NGO in education, preferably in the implementation of
program activities - At least 3 years experience in supervising
teams & proven organizational skills - Prior experience liaising with and/or
supporting program implementation with ministry of education structures in
the Republic of Rwanda - Fluent English and Kinyarwanda with clear
written and verbal communication abilities - Complete mastery of MS word and MS excel, and
ability to communicate by email - Availability to travel to districts and
schools throughout Rwanda as needed - Hiring preference accorded to applicants with
prior experience in USAID funded education programs and/or experience of
scripted radio production
2. Literacy Task Leader (1)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the team in the identification of the key
skills and competencies to be taught at each grade level and the
development appropriate sequence for introducing them - Lead the team in the identification of the
instructional strategies to be modeled at each grade level and for each of
the three subject areas (Kinyarwanda and English) - Develop weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual
work plans for the development of student and teacher print and audio
materials keyed to the scope and sequence that model the targeted
instructional strategies - Oversee the implementation of the work plans,
putting in place where necessary appropriate measures to ensure that
production targets are set - Organize the field testing of instructional
materials in L3 action research sites and the revision of materials, based
on data collected - Work with studio technicians to develop a
program for the recording and editing of materials that will allow the
team to meet established targets - Participate in the recruitment and selection
of child and adults to interpret scripts - Review recordings to ensure that scripts are
faithfully interpreted - Work with School-based Mentor Task leader and
Video production specialist to ensure that the design print and
video–based training materials for teachers reflects the principles
outlined in the instructional materials - Oversee the development of materials to train
teachers in field test schools on the use of the new materials and
instructional strategies - Coordinate the organization (facilitation,
logistical organization) of teacher and head teacher trainings in L3 field
schools - Serve as primary liaison between the
instructional materials developers and administrative/financial staff - Coordinate team feedback to draft data
collection instruments - Serve as primary technical contact between the
team and L3 short term technical assistants - Establish and nurture harmonious relationships
between team members, and between the team and other
technical/administrative teams in the L3 initiative - Nurture effective lines of communication and
collaborative relationships between team members and CPIM/NCDC curriculum
experts - Prepare weekly and quarterly summary report of
team activities and achievements - Represent the L3 initiative on committees and
in meetings with implementing partners and MINEDUC/REB representatives - Take on other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s in education (preferably primary
level and in languages) with 3years’ experience - Bachelor’s in Education (preferably primary
level and in languages) with 5years’ experience, - 2 years in curriculum and or learning/teaching
materials development - Strong oral and written Kinyarwanda and
English skills - Proven ability to contribute effectively to
team work - Microsoft office and general computer skills
- Ability to design creative but focused
learning activities - Ability to work under and respect tight
deadlines - Flexibility and creativity
- Experience in working in audio/video
production and plus - Fluent English and Kinyarwanda with clear
written and verbal communication abilities - Complete mastery of MS word and MS excel, and
ability to communicate by e-mail - Proven organizational skills; ability to be
based in a provincial capital; and availability to travel
3. English/ Kinyarwanda Instructional Materials
Developers (2)
Developers (2)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop an integrated package of audio and
print literacy (Kinyarwanda and English) and numeracy instructional
material for P 1 to P4. - Conduct audience research to identify needs
and priorities of teachers - Develop student and teacher print and audio
materials - Formatively evaluate teachers’ and students’
use of the materials in authentic classroom situations - Participate in the development of print and
video-based training materials for teachers on the use of the new
materials and instructional strategies - Participate in the training of teachers in
field test schools - Take on other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor Degree in education (preferably
primary level and in Literacy or Math subjects) with 3 years in a similar
position - 1 year in curriculum and or learning/teaching
materials development; - Strong oral and written Kinyarwanda and
English skills and proven ability to contribute to team work - Microsoft office and general computer skills
but focused learning activities - Ability to work under pressure, be flexible
and creative, and respect tight deadlines - Experience in working in audio/video
production is a plus
EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.EDC
offers a supportive work environment, competitive salaries and an excellent
benefits package.
offers a supportive work environment, competitive salaries and an excellent
benefits package.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit their
resumes, a cover letter and a list of three references
(references will not be contacted prior to interview) to Education Development
Center, Inc. through: LLLApplications@edc.org , not later than 5th May, 2014.
Only the strongest candidates will be contacted and L3 always accords hiring
preference to qualified Rwandan nationals.
No telephone inquiries, please.
resumes, a cover letter and a list of three references
(references will not be contacted prior to interview) to Education Development
Center, Inc. through: LLLApplications@edc.org , not later than 5th May, 2014.
Only the strongest candidates will be contacted and L3 always accords hiring
preference to qualified Rwandan nationals.
No telephone inquiries, please.
