Technical Advisor to Director at Educate!, Kigali, Rwanda

Provide strategic advice to the DG on examination and school inspection processes, aligned with NESA’s objectives and mission.
Advise on long-term strategies to improve examination and school inspection processes.
Align recommendations with NESA’s vision to enhance the quality of education.
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in assessment procedures, school inspection and quality assurance.
Support the DG in addressing challenges and potential risks in educational initiatives as they relate to assessment and inspection.

Conduct thorough research, analysis, and evaluation of educational policies, proposals, and initiatives to assist the DG in making informed decisions.
Present well-researched information to aid the DG in crucial decision-making processes.
Analyze the impact of proposed policies and initiatives on the assessment approaches and processes within the education system.
Provide evidence-based insights to guide policy choices that align with NESA’s goals.
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of past decisions to inform future actions.

Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of policies, guidelines, and standards related to examinations, school inspections, and educational quality assurance.
Contribute to the formulation of comprehensive policies for examination standards.
Review existing guidelines and recommend updates to ensure relevancy and compliance.
Enhance quality assurance measures to uphold the integrity of educational assessments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies that promote inclusive education practices.

Oversee the implementation of NESA’s activities, initiatives, and programs, ensuring compliance with protocols, timelines, and quality standards.
Monitor the progress of NESA’s activities, ensuring they adhere to established protocols.
Prepare comprehensive reports, briefings and presentations for the DG, providing key updates on initiatives, progress, challenges and recommendations
Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and initiatives in achieving objectives to address potential bottlenecks and challenges in the implementation process proactively.
Recommend adjustments to timelines and strategies to meet organizational goals.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, educational institutions, and subject matter experts, to foster partnerships and gather insights for effective decision making.
Foster strong partnerships with educational institutions and relevant government bodies.
Engage subject matter experts to provide valuable insights on educational best practices.
Facilitate open communication channels between NESA and its stakeholders and ensure follow up on execution of decisions made during meetings, workshops and conferences or any other forum
Seek feedback from stakeholders to improve the collaboration and effectiveness of NESA’s processes.
Document best practices from stakeholders to inform future policy development and guidelines.

Dynamic experience in public sector preferred, with a background in change management, consultancy, innovation leadership or large scale government reforms, preferably in Africa
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the education sector. In addition qualifications in education or a related field at a masters or higher education degree level preferred,
In-depth knowledge of Rwanda’s educational policies, educational assessment, quality assurance frameworks, and education regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex educational issues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
Proven track record in project management, including planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities.
Demonstrating the capacity to maintain focus, productivity, and composure in high pressure situations.
Passion for Educate!’s mission is a must. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people with a variety of backgrounds.
This role will be based in Rwanda and Rwandan Nationals are encouraged to apply
A good fit with our Five Cultural Tenets.

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