Parenting Education Technical Lead Job Position at World Vision International (Rwanda) (Deadline: 24 July 2019)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
PARENTING EDUCATION TECHNICAL LEAD
World Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 24 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Parenting Education Technical Lead.The position will be based in Kigali at Head Officeand reporting to theIntegrated Programs Director.
This position is conditional upon the award of funding from DFID
Purpose of the position:
World Vision is seeking a visionary leader who can provide strategic and technical leadership for the much anticipated DFID Improving Early Childhood Development (IECD) in Rwanda opportunity. The candidate will help WV achieve the improved developmental potential of young children in Rwanda to participate in the country’s economy with an overall outcome of children who have improved social, emotional and cognitive development and readiness to learn.
We are looking for a team leader who can inspire those around them, with a deep understanding of the complex humanitarian space and a commitment to World Vision’s mission, vision, and values.
The major responsibilities include:
| % Time | Major Activities | End Results Expected |
| 30% | Strategic Leadership on IECD program
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| 30% | Partnership and Engagement with stakeholders on national ECD policy development and implementation
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| 20% | Result Based and Adaptive Management
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| 20% | Team Leadership
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Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.
Qualification required:
- Masters degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Psychology or related field from a nationally or internationally recognized University.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in leadership role in the development and humanitarian sector with management experience of a large and diverse portfolio.
- Working knowledge of project cycle management
- Experience managing and leading large and complex teams within a complex organizational environment.
- Should have a highly developed and extensive understanding of parenting education
- Should have a highly developed understanding of different sectors within child-focused, such as maternal and child health and nutrition; education and child protection; livelihoods and food security, etc.
- Ability to think strategically and innovatively, constantly pursuing new and better ways of working.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Must have strong relational and networking skills, a demonstrated ability to lead teams, proposal development skills and significant experience engaging with partners.
Additional Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Effective communication skills
- Strong understanding of fourbasic domains of child development (social-emotional, communication and language, physical, cognitive)
- Understanding the importance of ECD and its role in breaking the cycle of poverty
- Working knowledge of proposal development and negotiation skills.
- Experience in child-focused programming
- Ability to work in cross cultural setting
Salary:
- The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
N:B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
This position is conditional upon the award of funding from DFID
How to apply:
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email)
The closing date for submission of applications is July 24, 2019; no late applications will be accepted
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
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