Education Technical Lead- Re advertisement At Education Development Trust

Exciting opportunity to provide high level education technical management for our Building Learning Foundations project in Rwanda. The Building Learning Foundations programme led by Education Development Trust in Rwanda is committed to improving the quality of teaching and leadership in all 2,500 of Rwanda’s government supported primary schools, improving learning outcomes for 2.6 million Rwandan children. Funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), the programme is being implemented by a consortium of British not-for-profit organisations, led by Education Development Trust in partnership with the British Council and VSO. Our innovative and impactful programme design is based around three foundations: teacher development, leadership for learning and system strengthening, supported by our evidence-based research provision.

Over the past 5 years, BLF has already benefitted all P1 to P5 English and Mathematics teachers and improved learner outcomes. To prepare for the next stage of the programme, we are looking for experienced educationalists for the post of BLF Education Technical Lead. Reporting to the Team Leader, this role will form part of the programme’s Senior Management Team, have technical oversight and accountability for the successful delivery of this programme and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will have a strong technical background in education and education reform, with specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas: policy development/delivery, curriculum-related material design, teacher development, early grade literacy or education data management. Leadership or management gained in at least one large-scale improvement programme of a similar nature is essential. Previous experience of living and working in the Sub Saharan Africa region is preferred.

Brief overview of responsibilities:

1. Lead and provide technical oversight of the BLF – Rwanda programme
2. As a member of the programme Senior Management Team to be accountable to Education Development trust, FCDO (the client) and REB /MINEDUC for the successful delivery of the programme
3. Lead the BLF consortiums engagement with relevant Technical Working Groups and task force groups
4. Lead the educational research component of this programme, engaging with researchers from the research and Consultancy department and Sub Sahara Africa as required
5. Build the capacity of Rwandan government staff and institutions through engagement with the relevant Technical Working Groups and Task force Groups
6. Engage and provide advice and leadership across the consortium
7. Lead the Girls Education component, providing support to BLF staff on its implementation
8. Provide technical support on advocacy component of BLF
9. Together with MEL Manager, lead the capture and analysis of relevant programme metrics to assess programme progress for programme management purpose.

Interviews will take place from the end of April to the beginning of May 2022. The salary and benefits package will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and region.

Please note, the position has been re-advertised and prior applicants should not reapply.**