Rwanda: Senior Education Adviser (90-112)

Adam Smith International works at the forefront of building strong and inclusive education systems that deliver quality lifelong education. We specialise in leading root-and-branch reform of education systems, as well as innovative initiatives that have direct impact on student learning and preparedness for life beyond education. Our technical assistance allows governments to build their own strong, accountable systems, increases capacity in country and fosters long-term sustainable change.

We implement some of the largest, most complex donor-funded reform programmes in the world. With a record of success spanning over twenty years, particularly in challenging and conflict-affected environments, we are experts in delivering radical interventions that improve the lives of students, young or old.

Adam Smith International is seeking expressions of interest to fill senior international positions on our bid for the forthcoming Learning for All: Technical Assistance for Quality Improvement and School Level Accountability programme in Rwanda. The programme will support delivery of the Education Sector Strategic Plan, with a focus on the Ministry of Education, Rwanda Education Board and decentralised agencies, including schools.

The overarching objectives of the programme are to design and implement a programme to strengthen technical skills and capacity on the following:

(a) improving learning outcomes in basic education, especially foundational literary skills;

(b) improving the management of knowledge and generation and use of evidence to effectively inform policy and programmes and to implement; and

(c) assisting the Government of Rwanda in delivering the Education Sector Strategic Plan. Required Skills:

Our Senior Education Consultants will:

1. Provide dynamic, strategic leadership and direction of specific technical areas within the Learning for All (LFA) programme. He/She will be responsible for meeting targets and objectives set forth in the LFA logframe and ensuring progress towards programme outcomes.
2. Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders involved in programme governance and delivery (e.g. DFID counterparts and Government of Rwanda representatives).
3. Effectively oversee the design and delivery of specific technical areas within the programme from inception phase to completion.
4. Lead, manage, motivate and develop LFA programme staff, encouraging their commitment to programme objectives, and meeting their personal development needs. Required Experience:
   • At least 10 years' relevant experience, including in improving quality in basic education systems
   • Experience working on other 'design and build' programmes, including expertise in design, inception and implementation phases
   • Track record of establishing trusted relationships and working with Government and delivering results in challenging environments
   • Experience in leading teams of 5+ people
   • Familiarity with donor funded projects, ideally DFID
   • Experience of working in Rwanda or the East Africa region

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YWRhbS5oYWxsLjMwNTUxLjM4MzBAYXNpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ