Mott MacDonald,National Systems Strengthening Result Lead Jobs Vacancy

vering all 30 districts of Rwanda and
working in close collaboration with the Rwanda Education Boad (REB) and the
Rwandan Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Soma Umenye will contribute to
Rwanda’s Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and the Government of Rwanda’s
national development priority of ensuring that Rwandan primary-grade students
acquire the fundamental competency of literacy so that they can succeed in
future schooling and, later, in the modern workplace.

• To
  improve reading outcomes in Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children
  (unique direct beneficiaries) in public and government-aided schools in
  Rwanda by the end of P3; and
• To
  ensure that at least 70 percent of P1-P3 students can read grade-level
  text with fluency and comprehension.

• The
  development of the research agenda across partner organizations
• Soma
  Umenye’s national advocacy strategy with special attention to ensuring
  high-level policy makers recognize the important of EGR in Kinyarwanda and
  to establishing a unified message to stakeholders throughout Rwanda
• Capacity
  development inputs at the district, sector, and school level to improve
  support for EGR instruction
• The
  development of final grade-level literacy standards in Kinyarwanda for P1,
  P2, and P3, ensuring these activities are responsive and integrated with
  previously developed standards, frameworks, and the new competency-based
  curriculum
• The
  development of a set of Principles of Effective Reading Instruction that
  will complement and supplement the existing teacher standards and other
  relevant GOR policies
• The
  development, integration, and implementation of national EGR assessments
• Support
  for improved teacher preparation in EGR instruction at teacher training
  colleges
• Engagement
  with REB, MINEDUC, URCE, and other key government and non-governmental
  stakeholders

• An
  advanced degree in a relevant field, such as education, social sciences,
  or international development;
• At
  least 10 years’ experience in the education sector; a focus on early grade
  reading would be an asset;
• Extensive
  work experience in the Rwandan education system with a focus on supporting
  national-level systems change;
• In-depth
  knowledge of the current state of early grade reading in Rwanda;
• Experience
  working with international donors, particularly USAID, is an asset;
• Knowledge
  of strategies for institutional and individual capacity;
• Demonstrated
  team leadership experience;
• Strong
  interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong
  computer skills in MS Office;
• Strong
  project management skills;
• High
  attention to detail and accuracy;
• Clear
  thinking and effective decision making, ability to retain composure under
  pressure;
• Flexible
  approach with commitment to meeting challenging deadlines