World Vision ABRA / READS Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda
World Vision ABRA / READS Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda
Purpose of the PositionThe Project Coordinator -ABRA/READS is responsible for coordinating and implementing all activities related to an action research project on scaling education innovations, funded by the International Development Research Council’s Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (IDRC-KIX).
The innovation being researched is Concordia University’s interactive ABRACADABRA software for supporting early grade literacy.
This position will ensure the research design is effectively conducted, capacity and skills of teachers and other stakeholders are well supported and project milestones are on target.
The major responsibilities include:
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Planning, coordination and implementation
Responsible and accountable for project planning and action research activities in the targeted schools with gender and inclusion considerations
Ensure alignment of project research activities with other project hubs in Kenya and Bangladesh
Ensure access, maintenance, and security of project ICT equipment through control measures
Keep in touch with head teachers to ensure proper use and functionality of the project equipment
Conduct reflection meetings with teachers and head teachers and address any gaps in capacity/skills
Ensure facilitation and coordination for the implementation of project activities for sustainability purposes
Manage ABRA/READS Ambassadors
Liaise with Child Protection and Education sector leads to ensure integration of the project activities to ongoing WVR education and child protection programming
Report directly to the Child Protection and Education Technical Programme Manager and Buranga Cluster Manager
Targeted children benefit from the project
Research activities are implemented on schedule, budget, and targets
Research ethics review and government approvals are secured
Research labs are properly set up in each participating school
All project ICT equipment is safely maintained and utilized
Teachers are well supported to implement ABRA/READS Necessary support provided to all stakeholders
The project shares best practices and recommendations for informing WVR of ongoing education projects.\
Effective project coordination is done
Proper management of ABRA/READS teacher ambassadors
Planning and reflection meetings are held and minutes/action items documented for sharing with project stakeholders’improvements made to the CB curriculum.
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Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting
Review effective implementation of the project activities
Ensure effective implementation of the project activities as per the donor and WVR policies & guidelines
Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
Oversee effective documentation of all the information related to the project successes, innovations, and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.
Review and compile monthly and quarterly narrative reports and budgets
Produce timely, accurate, and quality reports for project committees and direct/indirect reports
Gather insight into how the software isbeing used and suggest design improvements
Provide new initiatives to facilitate scaling up of the project to other schools
Monitoring and evaluation tools developed
All project activities are implemented as planned
Research data is collected with timeliness and accuracy and shared with project research analysts and stakeholders
Proper documentation of the success stories and best practices is done regularly
Monthly and quarterly reports and budgets are timely and accurate for monitoring project implementation
Meetings held for sharing project progress with stakeholders, including government
Lessons learned and best practices are shared to inform improvement in the project.
Project complements the national literacy programme.
New initiatives/processes are implemented and documented to test project scale-up approaches
Capacity Building
Ensure capacity building for teachers, ABRA/READS ambassadors, Head Teachers, SEOs and MoE officials
Co-facilitate initial 3-day teacher ABRA/READS workshop and any follow up training
Facilitate curriculum support officers and sub county education officers to coach and monitor the implementation of the research project.
Conduct planning and reflection meetings with teachers, head teachers, CSOs and education officers to address any gaps in capacity/skills
All stakeholders/actors have sufficient capacity and skills to fulfil roles and responsibilities in the project
Ownership of the project by community stakeholders and government
Teachers are monitored and coached by CSOs and education officers in application of ABRA/READS as part of regular evaluation processes
Other Duties
Support any other duty as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee
Attend and participate in the daily devotions
Other duties supported effectively
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education and Community Development.
3 years’ minimum experience in community development work focused on education, early grade literacy or teacher professional development.
Experience in ICT software and hardware set ups.
Experience in staff management, including hands-on and virtual training
Prior experience in education research or related field.
Experience in project management, including: budgeting, project planning and implementation, risk management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Strong skills in networking with education sector stakeholders at the community level.
Ability to facilitate implementation of community participation and awareness sessions.
Ability to address issues related to the ICT equipment and infrastructure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Should be computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinking.
Research skills.
With motorcycle driving licence and ability to drive.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
The position requires ability and willingness to travel to the field from time to time.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision ABRA / READS Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda
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