VSO Jitolee Education Managers

What does the role involve?

Developing a monitoring system for use of capitalisation of grants and assisting head teachers in effective usage within disadvantaged sectors
Establishing a District education council – to bring all stakeholders together with the help of an education specialist
Working with the district and schools to increase the relationships between teachers, directors and parents through structures such as a parent teacher association
Promoting strategies for head teachers to develop staff unity and increase teacher motivation
Establishing a mechanism for schools to track attendance and drop-out rates and develop strategies to encourage its usage.

Skills, qualifications and experience required:

An education degree plus a minimum of five years education management experience are essential. You will also need proven experience of working with parent teacher groups, conducting inspections and assessing teaching standards. Experience in conducting baseline research and training needs analysis is also desirable. Self-motivated and well-organised, you will need to be culturally sensitive with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to create positive relationships in diverse cultures and working environments.

And the rest...
During your placement you’ll be based in the Rubavu district in the west of Rwanda. The local languages are French and Kinyarwanda although English is being introduced as a taught language; VSO will provide necessary language training and support. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

Job Email id: vsojitolee(at)vsoint.org