Education Technical Lead – Education Reform in Rwanda

Education Technical Lead – Education Reform in Rwanda

Education Development Trust has secured an accountable grant from the UK’s DFID to deliver a programme of support to the Rwanda Ministry of Education in improving the country’s primary education system.

The £25m Building Learning Foundations (BLF) programme will drive improved quality and equity, deliver improved numeracy and functional literacy standards in English, and strengthen the system at all levels.

We are now inviting applications from experienced educationalists for the post of Education Technical Lead. Reporting to the Team Leader, this senior role will have technical oversight of the operational teams and key experts delivering this exciting, system changing, 3-year programme.

You will have a strong technical background in education, and education reform, and management experience gained in at least one large improvement programme of a similar nature. Previous experience of living and working in the region and an appreciation of the educational context in Rwanda will be preferred.

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 22 January 2018. The selected candidate will be expected to start work in Rwanda as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary and benefits package will be commensurate with the role and region.

How to apply? If you have the skills, experience and ability we are looking for please apply via our website at http://www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/en-GB/career-opportunities

When you click 'Apply' you will be asked to upload your CV as well as complete a 300 word supporting statement.