Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator – Teacher Capacity Building Project (Kigali, Rwanda)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organization: Pharo Foundation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Workplace Type: Onsite
Sector: Education

🌍 About Pharo Foundation

Pharo Foundation is a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building a self-reliant and productive Africa. Through its strategic programs in education, employment, and water access, the Foundation operates across Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somaliland, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

We’re committed to transforming lives through innovative, people-centered development projects — and now, we’re hiring an exceptional Project Coordinator to lead one of our most impactful initiatives in Kigali, Rwanda.

🧑‍🏫 About the Role

The Project Coordinator – Teacher Capacity Building (TCB) Project will oversee the implementation of a nation-shaping education initiative aimed at improving teaching quality and student learning outcomes across 42 schools, impacting over 20,000 students.

You will directly manage a team of 13 dedicated mentors, working closely with school leaders, government stakeholders, and community partners to strengthen teacher capacity, foster effective pedagogy, and drive sustainable change in Rwanda’s basic education system.

📌 Key Responsibilities

✅ Project Management

• Develop and execute detailed project work plans and schedules.
• Monitor progress, ensure timely delivery of outcomes, and manage the project budget.
• Prepare accurate and insightful project reports.

✅ Team Leadership

• Supervise and support a team of 13 mentors across the country.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development and performance evaluations.
• Encourage a collaborative and high-performance culture.

✅ Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the project’s main point of contact with key stakeholders (e.g., MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NGOs).
• Organize meetings, workshops, and engagement forums.

✅ Mentorship Program Coordination

• Coordinate mentorship activities, including model lessons, co-teaching, and feedback sessions.
• Develop individualized teacher development plans.

✅ Monitoring and Evaluation

• Collaborate with the M&E team to assess teacher performance and student outcomes.
• Use data to adapt and improve project interventions.

✅ ICT Integration

• Promote the use of digital tools and platforms for teacher training and reporting.

✅ Risk Management

• Identify challenges and develop solutions to enhance project efficiency and sustainability.

🎓 Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating education projects in Rwanda
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Team management and training delivery
  • Teaching or mentoring in pre-school or primary schools
  • Stakeholder engagement with MINEDUC, REB, NESA, etc.
• Strong skills in project management, ICT tools, and learner-centered pedagogy

🧠 Skills & Competencies

Must-Have Skills:

• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• ICT for Education
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Communication

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Instructional Design
• Change Management

💼 What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to transformative education in Rwanda.
• A dynamic, multicultural, and mission-driven work environment.
• The chance to impact thousands of young learners and contribute to Africa’s long-term development.

📄 Application Guidelines

All applicants must submit:

• A detailed CV
• A compelling cover letter tailored to the role

Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.