INTRODUCTION

Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Kumwe Hub is an innovative finance and social investment arm of Save the Children International, born out of Rwanda and currently serving African Countries. We support the growth, success, and sustainability of local early-stage businesses and innovations that are having a positive impact on children, youth and families. 

We back these businesses through an array of technical and thematic support and investments. These include providing tailored advice to businesses on their operations and impact, coupled with access to affordable finance through low-cost loans, returnable and seed capital grants.

By 2026, Kumwe Hub will impact 1M children across Africa through innovative finance.

To achieve this vision, we are seeking a passionate, creative and proactive Early Childhood Education Development Facilitator to improve the quality of low-cost ECD Centers in Rwanda. If you are a catalyst for change and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, we encourage you to apply by January 24, 2025.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 2 years in a curriculum development, coaching, or training role.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development for early childhood educators.
• Proven experience working directly with young children and providing hands-on support to educators in classroom settings.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Demonstrates perseverance, integrity, and critical thinking.
• Exhibits personal drive, initiative, and learning agility.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required, French is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in Rwanda.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of early childhood education theories, practices, and child development principles in Rwanda, Regional and Africa at large.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage educators and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs tailored to the diverse needs of educators and caregivers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of training and curriculum programs.
• Proficient in using digital tools and resources for curriculum development, training, and virtual coaching (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom, educational apps).

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about early childhood education and committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Reflective practitioner with a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to the diverse needs of children and educators.

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, client services, or a related field, ideally with a focus on social impact or child-centric enterprises.
• Strong relationship management, business planning, and coaching abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel and Word.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• A high level of perseverance, integrity, and initiative.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required. French is a plus.
• Experience designing and facilitating business training delivery. Effective presentation and training skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Proficient in using digital tools and resources for curriculum development, training, and virtual coaching (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom, educational apps).
• Demonstrates perseverance, integrity, and critical thinking.
• Exhibits personal drive, initiative, and learning agility.
• Legal authorization to work in Rwanda.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in early childhood education, instructional coaching, or professional development preferred.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Curriculum Development & Improvement:

• Support in the design, review, and revision of early childhood education national curricula to ensure alignment with current educational standards, research, and best practices.
• Adapt and develop curricula that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and meet the developmental needs of all children.
• Collaborate with educational teams to implement curriculum changes and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing updates and resources to enhance the learning experience for both children and educators.

Training Delivery:

• Design and deliver high-quality professional development workshops, seminars, and training sessions for early childhood teacher/ caregivers on various topics, including curriculum implementation, child development, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
• Spearhead and support ECD teachers to establish safe, playful, and nurturing environments for young children in school.
• Ensure training content is engaging, relevant, and aligned with current trends and research in early childhood education.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions and adjust content and delivery methods as needed.

Hands-on Coaching & Mentoring:

• Provide individualized coaching to teachers/ caregivers, offering on-the-job support and guidance to improve teaching practices and classroom environments.
• Observe classroom interactions, provide constructive feedback, and develop personalized action plans to support continuous professional growth.
• Foster a culture of reflection and improvement by encouraging educators to set professional goals and track their progress over time.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with school leadership, parents, and community organizations to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of diverse learners and is inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Work with external organizations or consultants to incorporate new ideas, tools, and resources into training and curriculum development.
• Advocate for high-quality early childhood education at local, state, and national levels through involvement in relevant professional networks and conferences.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Liaise with the Impact Lead to use various assessment tools and feedback mechanisms to regularly measure the effectiveness of curriculum implementation and the impact of training and coaching programs; and producing reports with data and insights.
• Analyse data on the outcomes and teacher performance to continuously refine and improve professional development strategies.

Administration & Reporting:

• Manage all necessary internal administration and compliance processes.
• Submit timely weekly and monthly program reports to supervisor.
• Communicate program details to clients as required.
• Inform management of any challenges faced by clients during implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the organisation.

Application Link: Click here 

Deadline: January 27th, 2025 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

This position is Child Safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process.