Multiple Leadership Roles for GIRL Rwanda

FHI 360

Full Time

Rwanda

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About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools that expand access and equity so communities can effectively address complex challenges, respond to shocks and achieve thriving futures.

About the GIRL Programme

Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL) (2023 – 2030) is the FCDO’s new bilateral education programme in Rwanda, building on components of the previous Learning for All (LFA) programme (2015-2023). The LFA programme worked to improve learning outcomes in English and Mathematics in all government and government-aided schools in Rwanda, with a special focus on girls and including children with special educational needs.

GIRL has been designed to build upon this work by continuing to focus on foundational learning outcomes in English and Mathematics, with an even stronger focus on girls’ education and inclusive education. It will work to reduce school drop-out and improve transition to lower secondary or other learning pathways, particularly for girls and children with disabilities.

The Roles

We are recruiting for six long-term leadership roles to be included in FHI 360’s bid, and to join the project team should FHI 360 be the FCDO’s preferred supplier:
1. Team Leader
2. Technical Director
3. Technical Lead-Teacher Professional Development
4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Lead
5. Senior Programme Manager
6. Grants & Partnerships Manager

Team Leader

The Team Leader will be responsible for providing overall leadership, management oversight, partner coordination, and technical direction for the programme, ensuring an integrated vision across components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the award. The Team Leader will be the primary liaison with FCDO, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners.  The Team Leader’s responsibilities include technical direction setting and leading on the planning, management and monitoring of programme strategies, activities, financial expenditure and costed workplans; leading and managing an effective programme delivery team to achieve results; relationship management with key stakeholders, and overseeing an effective monitoring, evaluation and learning system. The Team Leader will be expected to identify programme delivery issues and risks in a timely manner and suggest appropriate programme adjustments. They will supervise activity implementation and ensure activities meet stated goals and reporting requirements. The Team Leader will have a deep understanding of the education sector and will have experience leading similar projects. They will have a track record of working effectively in complex and sophisticated environments, across different cultures, and managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

Technical Director

The Technical Director provides technical leadership across the programme and is responsible for leading the quality and timeliness of the project’s overall technical workstream. They will lead the technical team and development of technical deliverables, play a role in policy and advocacy efforts, liaise with technical partners, relevant national stakeholders, beneficiaries and FCDO, as needed. The Technical Director will be a senior education sector specialist with leadership experience from large-scale foundational learning programmes in Rwanda and/or the region. They will be skilled in leading collaborative work, with a consistent track record in the design and delivery of inclusive and gender-responsive teaching methods, supporting the development of English language skills in teachers, pedagogy in English and math, formative assessment, test-learn-adapt approaches, and supporting the development of professional teaching communities of practice.  The individual will have deep technical knowledge of national learning strategies for Rwanda and applied experience in delivering on Ministerial strategies for improved foundational learning.  

Technical Lead – Teacher Professional Development

The Technical Lead – Teacher Professional Development (TPD) works in close coordination with the Team Leader and Technical Director and is responsible for leading the quality and timeliness of the TPD workstream. The TPD Lead will be a senior education specialist with strong knowledge of inclusive and gender responsive teaching methods, supporting the development of English language skills in teachers, pedagogy in English and math, formative assessment, test-learn-adapt approaches, and how to support the development of professional teaching communities of practice.  The individual will have deep technical knowledge of the Rwanda National Strategy for Accelerated Foundation Learning and applied experience delivering on Ministerial strategies for improved foundational learning. 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Lead

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (MEL) Lead will be responsible for all MEL activity required from the GIRL program implementer to support successful achievement of GIRL program outcomes.  This includes co-leading development of the program’s overall MEL strategy, leadership, and management of day-to-day monitoring activity, and for managing the relationship with the third-party Research and Evidence (R&E) supplier that will be appointed by FCDO.   

The MEL Lead will provide thought leadership and technical guidance, and lead implementation of MEL activities and systems including development and roll-out of tools and processes. 

The MEL Lead will be a senior MEL professional with prior experience of leading the MEL function on large-scale and complex education programs. 

Senior Programme Manager

The Senior Programme Manager (SPM) will lead on all programme management, compliance and finance requirements with responsibility for ensuring that programme operations are working effectively to support achievement of results. Working closely with the Team Leader, they will be responsible for project operations, HR, financial management, risk management, asset management, delivery chain mapping, procurement, routine contract management, financial and progress reporting, governance and compliance. The SPM will be a senior project management professional with experience leading large-scale, FCDO-funded programs. 

Grants & Partnerships Manager

The Grants and Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and leading a compliant grants management system for an innovation fund that will provide grants to local and other organizations to pilot interventions that provide support to out-of-school girls (OOSG) to return to school or access other learning opportunities. The Grants and Compliance Manager will be a senior management professional with experience in the management of innovation funds or grant schemes, partnership management and a sound understanding and experience of FCDO compliance. 

Person Specification

Required Experience

Team Leader

Knowledge and expertise in the design of education interventions and in driving improved learning outcomes in low- and middle- income country education systems.
Proven track record of managing complex education programmes that are of a similar scope and scale to this programme. 
Demonstrated knowledge of FCDO programming and operating procedures.  
Proven track record in forming and managing partner relationships to improve education outcomes. 
Demonstrated experience of improving learning outcomes, driving systems level change, and delivering high performing programmes. 
Solid understanding of, and commitment to, gender and social equity issues in education; expertise in gender equality and social inclusion preferred. 
Experience of developing and using adaptive approaches in education programme delivery and coordinating with multiple key stake holders preferred. 
Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, effective organizational development, partnership-building, capacity-building, managerial, team building and communication skills. 
Staff and financial management experience, with experience in leading and motivating individuals and teams to deliver high quality products and achieve programme outcomes. 
Proven ability to coordinate and oversee local partner capacity building activities, including technical, managerial and governance capacities.  
Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments with multiple interventions/collaborators, across different cultures, and lead diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines across a broad geographic area. 
Experience in leading/delivering FCDO-funded programming.  
Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region.

Technical Director

Expertise in education, in one or more of the following: inclusive education, teacher professional development, primary school instruction for math and/or English.  
Expertise in gender equality and social inclusion preferred; expertise in universal design for learning (UDL) preferred. 
Knowledge and expertise in driving improved learning outcomes in low and middle-income country education systems. 
Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred. 
Proven technical leadership in FCDO-funded projects preferred. 
Track record of effectively leading technical teams, with experience in managing and motivating individuals and teams to deliver high quality products and achieve programme outcomes.  
Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, implementing partners and donor representatives. 
Demonstrated ability in sophisticated environments, with multiple interventions/stakeholders, working across different cultures, and leading diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

Technical Lead – Teacher Professional Development

Expertise in teacher professional development and assessment in English and math required; expertise in inclusive education and gender equality and social inclusion required. 
Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region essential. 
Proven technical leadership in FCDO-funded projects preferred. 
Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, implementing partners and donor representatives. 
Ability to analyze and establish effective cross-programme coordination, procedures, and management systems. 
Demonstrated ability in complex environments, working across different cultures, and managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Lead

Proficiency with relevant software (e.g., Excel, ODK/Kobo, PowerBi, Stata, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas). 
Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods, research, management information systems, reporting, data quality analysis and data analysis.  
Experience working with tools including EGRA, EGMA, LEGRA, LARS. 
Experience in design and implementation of MEL systems for FCDO-funded projects. 
Expertise in education research and/or integrating gender equality and social inclusion into MEL systems. 
Experience with Test-Learn-Adapt frameworks and related data utilization strongly preferred. 
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with stakeholder counterparts, partners and FHI 360 HQ counterparts 
Solid report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills; ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences 
Solid facilitation skills for training enumerators, counterparts and project and partner staff; additional experience building the capacity of local partners preferred 
Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and supervise and develop junior staff. 
Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred.

Senior Programme Manager

Experience leading FCDO-funded projects required (commercial contract experience strongly preferred).  
Demonstrated project management skills including project scoping, planning, adaptive management, risk management and mitigation.  
Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, tracking and reporting. 
Demonstrated skills and experience in consultation and negotiation, and problem-solving. 
Consistent track record in project team line management and supervision. 
Ability to build positive working relationships with consortium partners, local communities, government officials, and donor representatives. 
Track record of working in sophisticated environments, across different cultures, and leading diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines. 
Ability to lead tight deadlines and deliver high volume/high quality work with minimal supervision, including reports to donors. 
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and in the use of project management software. 
Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region preferred.

Grants and Compliance Manager

At least 5 years of negotiating experience and direct management of a diverse portfolio of grants and other agreements. 
Direct experience of FCDO rules and regulations that apply to contractors and grantees. 
Experience working in an NGO or commercial consulting firm. 
Experience working with international donors. 
Prior supervisory or mentoring experience preferred. 
Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, implementing partners and donor representatives. 
Ability to analyze and establish effective cross-programme coordination, procedures, and management systems. 
Demonstrated ability in sophisticated environments, working across different cultures, and leading diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Team Leader

Bachelor’s degree or comparable level of professional experience in education, public administration, international development, or related field; Master’s, Ph.D. or Ed. D. is preferred. 
Minimum 12 years of related experience in increasingly senior roles; at least eight years leading large and complex education programmes at a senior level working in a non-governmental organisation (NGO) or commercial consulting firm.   
Oral and written fluency required in English and Kinyarwanda.  
Oral fluency preferred in French.

Technical Director

Master’s degree required in math and/or literacy education, curriculum and instruction, primary teacher education or related field; PhD or EdD preferred.  
Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in increasingly senior roles; at least five years in technical leadership positions in education programming; experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or commercial consulting firm. 
Strong written communication and experience leading report writing processes. 
Oral and written fluency required in English. Oral fluency preferred in Kinyarwanda and French.

Technical Lead – Teacher Professional Development

Master’s degree or comparable level of relevant experience required in literacy and numeracy at primary levels, primary education, teacher curriculum and instruction, management or instruction to the teaching workforce, or related field; PhD or EdD preferred.   
12+ years of related work experience in increasingly senior roles, with three years in leadership positions; experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or commercial consulting firm preferred. 
Oral and written fluency required in English. 
Oral and written fluency strongly preferred in Kinyarwanda. 
Oral fluency preferred in French.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Lead

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in evaluation, demography, social science, economics, or other relevant discipline. 
At least 8 years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on education or social-sector programs required; at least 5 years of MEL experience in the education sector. 
Oral and written fluency required in English and Kinyarwanda. 
Oral and written fluency preferred in French.

Senior Programme Manager

Bachelor’s degree or comparable level of proven experience in business administration/ management, social sciences, international development or related field; master’s degree preferred. 
Project management certification preferred. 
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible operational and financial management experience in support of large-scale and complex international development programs, with three years or more in leadership positions. 
Clear and effective oral and written communicator. 
Oral and written fluency required in English. 
Oral and written fluency strongly preferred in Kinyarwanda. 
Oral fluency preferred in French.

Grants and Compliance Manager

Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent or comparable level of professional experience in business administration or related field. Master’s preferred.
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a position with responsibility for contracting of technical assistance or project delivery either with FCDO, Non- governmental Organization (NGO) or commercial consulting firm. 
Oral and written fluency required in English and Kinyarwanda. 
Oral fluency preferred in French.