Education Technical Lead

Location:Kigali-Rwanda

Salary Details: Competitive

Closing Date:11 Feb 2022

About the role

The Education Technical Lead(ETL) is responsible for the supervision of specific work packages and will play an active role in the ongoing management of the programme using up-to-date programme data and problem-solving; developing and delivering solutions to meet agreed programme objectives and being accountable for work package success. The ETL also oversees and advises on the work of the British Council and VSO, teacher development of the Mathematics and English at lower primary level, and Inclusive Education which is managed by these partners.

About the organisation

Education Development Trust is implementing the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) in Rwanda. The Building Learning Foundations programme (BLF) BLF is funded by the British High Commission-Kigali as part of its Learning for All Programme in Rwanda.

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and mathematics in grades P1-P5 ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system, and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO, and British Council.