Inclusive Education Technical Lead position
If you have a taste for challenges, a real commitment to development and a deep sensitivity towards vulnerable people in general and persons with disabilities in particular, then this recruitment notice is for you!
Fédération Handicap International, which implements its programs under its operational, branding name of "Humanity & Inclusion" (HI), is seeking an Inclusive Education Technical Lead for Zero Out-Of-School Children in Rwanda) project.
Name of the post |
Inclusive Education Technical Lead |
Technical field |
Inclusive Education |
Position |
In charge of providing technical advice on inclusive education and disability inclusion special needs for Educate a Child funded (Zero Out-Of-School Children in Rwanda) project. |
Names of the Country Manager |
Melanie GEISER |
Contract |
Open |
Names of the EAR Programme Director |
Marie-Ange GOUX |
Position origin. |
New |
Names of the person in charge of supporting projects at the Magritte level |
Simon MIRIEL |
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POSITION BACKGROUND
Under the management of the Project Manager, the Inclusive Education Technical Lead (IE-TL) will use her/his in-depth contextual understanding and inclusive education technical and practical expertise to contribute to the quality implementation of Zero Out-Of School Children in Rwanda project (ZOOSC). The Project will be run by the consortium (led by Save the Children with MINEDUC, HI and NUDOR) and in collaboration with other education partners such as MINALOC, MIGEPROF, REB, NESA, NCDA, Provinces, Districts, Sectors, and primary schools across the 30 districts in Rwanda. Strong relationship building, critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills are crucial to fulfill this role.
In collaboration with the Regional Inclusive Education Technical Specialist of HI East African Regional Program (EAR), the IE-TLguarantees and contributes to the Zero-OOSC project implementation at national and field levels. The role will provide advice and deliver complex, specific and rare technical expertise and training to HI teams, partners, or stakeholders. She/he ensures high-level standard quality and impact of the Zero-OOSC project in line with the global, national, and HI quality standards and strategies on inclusive education and disability inclusion.
Leading the technical role to the consortium, the IE-TL will ensure that the solid system will be established so that that vulnerable children and children with disabilities who dropped out of school or never enrolled in school will enrol and complete primary education through removing all the barriers.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POST
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Duration of contract |
Open contract |
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE HI RWANDA PROGRAMME
Federation Handicap International, operating under the name of "Humanity & Inclusion" (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and commits itself to meet their basic needs, to improve their living conditions and to promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights
HI started operating in Rwanda after the aftermath of the genocide perpetrated against Tutsi in July 1994. From 1994 to 1996, HI worked alongside many other NGOs to provide emergency assistance to a population plunged in extreme distress, misery and poverty. From 1996 to 2000, the country experienced a period of relative social, political and administrative stability, during which HI engaged in long-term activities and aimed at improving the living conditions of vulnerable people, particularly those with mental health problems, HIV / AIDS, by providing them with appropriate support. Since 2001, HI has been contributing to the development of the country, expanding its activities and developing projects to prevent violence through a community-based approach, promoting education for all, community-based rehabilitation, training of occupational therapists, fighting against gender-based violence, protecting children from abuse and violence - especially children with disabilities, promoting inclusive nutrition, ECD and nurturing care. In addition to these areas, HI also wishes to join other partners in the field of bringing back out of school children to schools with special focus on those with disabilities.
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The EAC funded Zero-OOSC is the program for the Education Above All Foundation – Qatar as the donor. The project aims at addressing the gaps and needs relating to OOSC and drop-out rates at the primary grade level. Zero-OOSC consortium will deliver a comprehensive, coordinated intervention contributing to the vision that no child misses out on primary education in Rwanda. This project will improve access to and retention of 177,119 out-of-school children (66,380 girls, 110,739 boys, including 17,712 children with disabilities) and 15,240 other individuals across all 30 districts in Rwanda by the end of the five-year implementation period.
The project will achieve the above-mentioned objectives by improving OOSC data and tracking systems, and removing the barriers that keep them away from schools. These barriers can be of financial, physical, structural and social nature, faced by children themselves and/or their caregivers, and be mutually reinforcing. The action will encompass three outcomes:
OUTCOME 1. Strengthened strategies and practices for the enrollment and retention of out of school children at school level.
OUTCOME 2. Empowered communities and families promote enrollment and retention of out of school children.
OUTCOME 3. Strengthened policies and data systems for the identification, enrollment and retention of out of school children.
WORKING ENVIROMENT
Work mates
The Zero-OOSC IE-TL will be placed under the hierarchical responsibility of the Project Manager. She/he will work closely the consortium partners and stakeholders as well as other HI project teams and support service units (e.g. finance, logistics).
Technical support
The Inclusive Education Technical Lead will be technically supported by the HI Global and Regional Inclusive Education Technical Specialists, respectively based at the HI UK and the HI EAR in Kampala, (Uganda).
Transport facilities
HI will support the role to undertake field trips in upcountry areas. Field visits aim for the IE-TL to understand and analyze the implementation progress, challenges and local contexts; provide constructive feedback to the project team and stakeholders; and continuously share learning to improve the quality and effectiveness of the project.
Key and main responsibilities of the Inclusive Education Technical Lead
Provides guidance and technical support to EAC project at the school and district levels, in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards concerning inclusive education
The main responsibilities of the Inclusive Education Technical Lead will include but not limited to:
Expected profile
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Strong analytical and language skills, technical skills (both writing and oral, daily communication, technical discussions, internally and externally). A high level of English writing is a must. Additional languages such as Kinyarwanda and French is a plus. |
About our organisation
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is a solidarity organization international committed to the rights of persons with disabilities, of people in a situation of vulnerability, and in general for human rights. Respect and the dignity of people concerned and beneficiaries of the actions and communities are at the heart of the staff and collaborators of HI, in all contexts of intervention.
Our code of conduct is a key element to the implementation of the institutional policies that set out the fundamental principles in the protection of our beneficiaries - especially the most vulnerable - against any form of abuse be of power, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, by our own staff. These policies include, but are not limited to:
All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our code of conduct. Any violations of those policy will be treated seriously.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUBMISSION
The application file must include a letter of motivation addressed to the Country Manager of HI in Rwanda, accompanied by the coordinates of 3 professional references related to the position, certificates of services rendered, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with concise description of achievements, not responsibilities, and a copy of each diploma (3 pages max). Complete applications must be submitted no later than midnight on 23th June, 2024; by email to the following addresses: recrutement@rwanda.hi.org with in subject: EACIETL_202406
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted to take the tests.
N.B: HI strongly encourages women candidates and persons with disabilities to apply.
(In accordance with the law into force, persons with disabilities will be given priority in the event of equal professional competence or the same mark at the end of the written tests and interviews)
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