Education Project Manager
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CRS/RWANDA
Job Title: Education Project Manager
Department: Programming
Band: 10
Reports to: Head of Programming
Location: Rwanda (Kigali)
This position is contingent upon Donor Funding
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary:
You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Country Program (CP) Secondary Education programming for an anticipated multiyear project. You will ensure effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its Secondary Education programming in keeping with stringent donor and Government of Rwanda standards.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications
Required Languages – English and Kinyarwanda. French a plus.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 35%.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Youth Education Specialist, MEAL PM I, Safeguarding Lead
Key Working Relationships:
Internal – Project Staff, Head of Programming, Project Grants Analyst, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Fleet Manager, Administrative Manager
External – Project stakeholders
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application form, Self -DeclarationClause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one PDF document - via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Thursday, June 12th 2025, at 5:00pm.
Please, include the statement below in your cover letter:
“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.”
Also include your full names and title “Project Manager @ Band 10” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Kigali May 29th, 2025.
Published On: 2025-05-29
Number of positions: 1
Job Type: Jobs
Deadine: 2025-06-12
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