Public Sector TLM Senior Technical Specialist
Public Sector TLM Senior Technical Specialist
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Job Description
The Public Sector TLM Senior Technical Specialist will drive efforts under Intermediate Result 1 (IR 1:Strengthen GoR policy and capacity to forecast plan procure and distribute TLMs.)
This role involves bringing together government counterparts to strengthen Rwandas TLM market system and building strategic relationships with the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) the Rwanda Education Board (REB) the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) and other key GoR entities to enhance REBs capacity to effectively forecast plan procure and distribute textbooks and supplementary Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) that are affordable and accessible to schools and communities contributing to a more resilient TLM ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- IR 1 Leadership and Coordination
- In collaboration with other IR Leads develop manage and implement the IR 1 plan of activities and ensure alignment with MINEDUC and REBs priorities.
- Develop coordinate and execute a multifaceted strategy to improve REBs capacity to forecast plan procure and distribute TLMs in schools and communities.
- Implement series of activities with REB and other public sector agencies that strengthens the TLM Market System.
- Liaise and engage available Technical Advisors to help guide and advice on specific content areas of IR 1.
- Identify manage and work closely with expert consultants to address specialized areas related to increasing REBs capacity to forecast plan procure and distribute TLMs.
- Policy Assessment and Development
- Collaborate with REB and MINEDUC and system stakeholders to assess current TLMrelated policies identify gaps and practical improvements and recommend adjustments for policy improvement or development.
- Facilitate a collaborative approach that brings together TLM actors from public and private sector NGOs and other stakeholders from the TLM Market System to align priorities and support policy assessment and development.
- Capacity Building and Training
- Implement a capacity building plan for REB that leads to measurable results and includes trainings as well as other innovative approaches to capacity strengthening.
- Identify and organize/facilitate targeted training opportunities for REB on critical topics including forecasting planning procurement and distribution of TLMs.
- In collaboration with REB identify the strengths and areas of improvement in current planning procurement and distribution processes workflow and systems and develop and implement a capacity building approach for REB that leads to measurable improvements in their capacity in TLM forecasting planning procurement and distribution.
- In collaboration with REB identify and develop the necessary tools to support REBs capacity building in TLM forecasting planning and procurement.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build on existing platforms within public and private sector to engage public sector actors private publishers booksellers printers NGOs and other relevant actors to foster collaboration and address identified priorities within the TLM Market.
- Serve as a link between GoR and private sector stakeholders to develop a unified approach to TLM standards procurement and distribution.
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor the progress of IR 1 activities and prepare external reports ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor expectations.
- Document IR 1 outcomes best practices and lessons learned and facilitate results sharing with public sector stakeholders.
- Supervisory responsibilities
- Supervise and guide the work of governmentembedded staff to ensure alignment with project objectives and agreed priorities.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Bachelors and Masters degree in Education Public Administration Project Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Education preferably in education systems policy development or government capacitybuilding programs.
- Strong understanding of Rwandas TLM market system and government agency structures such as REB MINEDUC etc.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing project activities and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including government officials and private sector representatives.
- Proficiency in datadriven planning forecasting and report writing.
- Excellent writing skills.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of TLM Market System and system actors
- Familiarity with GoRs education policies.
- Experience in implementing USAIDfunded projects or similar donorfunded initiatives including familiarity with project cycles and dynamics as well as donor rules and regulations.
Language:
- Fluent in verbal and written English and Kinyarwanda
Additional Information :
Job closing date: January 6 2025
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smokefree workplace and offers a supportive work environment competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Due to the volume of applications submitted only finalists will be notified. No phone calls please.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smokefree workplace and offers a supportive work environment competitive salary and excellent benefits. Women minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
