3 Job Positions at World Education inc: (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Project Description: World Education, Inc. is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for a three-year, USAID-funded Teaching and Learning Material Supply Chain activity with the aim to strengthen the book supply chain to increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities. By working to improve the capacity and systems of key actors along the book chain, such as MINEDUC and the private sector, while simultaneously strengthening linkages between these actors, this Activity will improve the sustainability of the Rwandan book supply chain. The project will have a main office in Kigali.

Position Description: The COP is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and management of the performance of the award and for the vision, strategic direction, and management of the project to achieve the objectives and expected outcomes of the project. The COP will supervise personnel and oversee quality technical control in the provinces. The position is also responsible for overall leadership and supervision of World Education’s in-country staff and consortium partners, stewarding World Education resources, and conducting program wide performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide project leadership and technical direction, aligned with project objectives, technical standards, and to achieve the greatest coverage and impact.
• Lead and facilitate effective partnerships with local education institutions, the public and private sector, partners, civil society and other education stakeholders working in Rwanda;
• Serve as principal contact and principal representative of World Education, USAID, and the Government of Rwanda; keep up to date on developments in USAID and Government development strategies;
• Supervise staff to ensure timely achievement of program results;
• Manage subcontracting partners; ensure coordinated inputs and technical / managerial quality of all partners and employees;
• Manage, supervise and coordinate all project planning and implementation, including timely deployment of the project team.
• Monitor progress of project activities, report to USAID and partners on progress and program outcomes, ensure project deliverables are met on time;
• Outline internal lines of communication for effective management;
• Coordinate with other donor funded Implementation Partners;
• Organize and manage external communications and provide information dissemination;
• Supervise program staff to ensure timely product delivery and regular reporting.

Qualifications:

• University degree, B.A., in social sciences or equivalent required. Master’s degree in education, social sciences, business/supply chain management or equivalent preferred;
• At least 10 years of consecutive proven work experience in international education programs, preferably with experience in book supply chain management/capacity building with donor funded projects, including at least 4 years of management experience;
• Strategic planning experience and financial management oversight is critical;
• Solid knowledge of the education system in Rwanda, particularly issues affecting the teaching and learning materials supply chain;
• Demonstrated familiarity program management and USAID reporting mechanisms;
• Prior experience in managing USAID-funded programs and strong knowledge of USAID’s financial management systems and reporting requirements;
• Ability to manage a consortium with international and national subcontractors;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity building and professional development in a developing country;
• Effective oral and written communication skills to make formal and informal presentations and compose professional and analytical reports and program documents in English;
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda, French and/or Swahili highly desired.

TLM Development and Coordination Advisor at World Education inc: (Deadline 15 February 2023)

Project Description: World Education, Inc. is seeking a Teaching and Learning Material (TLM) Development and Coordination Advisor for a three-year, USAID-funded Teaching and Learning Material Supply Chain activity with the aim to strengthen the book supply chain to increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities. By working to improve the capacity and systems of key actors along the book chain, such as MINEDUC and the private sector, while simultaneously strengthening linkages between these actors, this Activity will improve the sustainability of the Rwandan book supply chain. The project will have a main office in Kigali.

Position Description: The TLM Development and Coordination Advisor serves as the project expert in teaching and learning materials (TLM) development, production, supply management and tracking of use. S/he will have the lead role in promoting stakeholder coordination and collaboration, building upon existing capacity of local staff to carry out efficient TLM development, production, distribution and monitoring. S/he will build technical expertise for effective planning, coordination, to address supply chain challenges, and to track and trace TLM delivery and use. S/he will play a key role in galvanizing actors from across the education sector in Rwanda to collaborate on TLM supply chain monitoring and management. S/he will work in close coordination with MINEDUC to assure that TLMs are available to sustain the education sector programming in the medium- and long-term.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall provision and/or coordination of TLM supply management and logistics technical assistance under the Project;
• Support MINUDEC to manage the end-to-end supply chain system for TLM, including through procurement services mechanisms;
• Provide technical support and leadership to strengthen the TLM supply chain system in line with the national strategic planning;
• Build the capacity of stakeholders along the national TLM supply chain, defining training needs, developing strategies for effective planning and forecasting to achieve targets, and coordinating training activities;
• Support the strengthening of the overall TLM supply chain through identifying gaps and addressing them;
• Support collaborative relationships between actors (Government of Rwanda, USAID, and bilateral counterparts in the Project) across the TLM supply chain;
• Build the supply chain management capacity within the education system;
• Provide overall logistics management advice to various education sector TLM procurement initiatives, supporting improved service delivery from the logistics perspective;
• Coordinate with all donor organizations and with the MINEDUC to ensure rational and timely procurement of TLMs and use of donor resources. Serve on donor commodity coordination committees as requested;
• Provide TLM logistics/supply chain perspectives in policy discussions and decision making as required;
• Encourage continuous performance improvement for staff throughout the TLM supply chain system, but particularly at the district and provincial levels, in order to ensure the availability of TLMs and effective monitoring of their use.

Qualifications:

• Degree in education or relevant social science, in logistics or with equivalent experience working with education systems;
• 8-10 years of international education project management experience working with TLM development, logistics and/or production, preferably in Rwanda;
• Proven ability for collaborating successfully with counterparts, government organizations and related stakeholders across the book supply chain;
• Demonstrated ability to be both a team player and to lead teams and to organize multiple and simultaneous sets of activities;
• Strong community ties and demonstrated ability to work with communities, schools, all levels of MINEDUC and MINEDUC technical staff. Must have the confidence of the client;
• Clear understanding of TLM supply chain issues and challenges in resource poor settings, preferably in Rwanda;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; ability to produce accurate reports and data on activities;
• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to give clear instructions; good English writing skills an asset;
• Ability to work professionally in Kinyarwanda, French and/or Swahili an asset;
• Commitment to working toward the goals of the MINEDUC, USAID and education sector programs;
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the field, under at times suboptimal conditions.

Project Description: World Education, Inc. is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations on a three-year, USAID-funded Teaching and Learning Material Supply Chain activity with the aim to strengthen the book supply chain to increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities. By working to improve the capacity and systems of key actors along the book chain, such as MINEDUC and the private sector, while simultaneously strengthening linkages between these actors, this Activity will improve the sustainability of the Rwandan book supply chain. The project will have a main office in Kigali.

Position Description: The Director of Finance and Operations’ primary responsibility is to supervise the preparation of financial statements, maintain cash controls, payroll and personnel administration, purchasing, maintenance of accounts payable and receivable, and to manage office operations of the finance and administration teams.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain program financial systems, fulfilling all USAID requirements and in line with WEI’s financial and administrative policies and procedures;
• Ensure compliance with USAID, WEI and Rwandan government financial requirements;
• Supervising the team to carry out day-to-day financial, administrative and operational tasks;
• Support and guide the project team to ensure compliance with financial controls and operating systems;
• Manage the monthly accounting cycle, including the payment of staff salaries and bank statement monitoring and reconciliation;
• Ensure that all incurred expenses are paid on a timely manner; (including staff income taxes and social insurance);
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of field office expenses and forecasts to HQ; as well as working with HQ’s finance and accounting team to rectify any field expense issues in a timely manner;
• Ensure that the provincial office’s operational policies, including security, HR, procurement, inventory; and IT, are compliant with project and donor policies and effectively implemented;
• Be a key participant during preparation of work plan and work closely with the technical team to prepare and monitor costed work plans;
• Establish and maintain WEI’s budget, financial management and tracking systems to ensure strong financial accountability;
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to the management and project team for decision making; and,
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures (documentation, administration and accountability of financial transactions);

Qualifications:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s, preferred an advanced degree in accounting, finance or business administration;
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience, with at least 6 years management experience in financial management and/or accounting, preferred in an NGO setting;
• Relevant experience with USAID-funded programs and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (mainly Excel);
• Quickbooks experience highly preferred;
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Kinyarwanda, French and/or Swahili highly desired;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and training staff; and,
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality for all project and staff proprietary matters.