Education Specialist – UNICEF Rwanda | Job Ref: RW/UNICEF/0708/2535

Status :Closed

About UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of every child, everywhere. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF works to ensure that every child — regardless of background or circumstance — has the opportunity to survive, grow, and thrive.

UNICEF’s mission focuses on equity, ensuring that the most disadvantaged and marginalized children gain access to health, education, protection, and development opportunities. Investing in children’s well-being not only changes individual lives but also fosters long-term stability and growth for communities and nations.

About the Position

UNICEF Rwanda is implementing its Country Programme (2025–2029), aligned with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2, 2024–2029).
This programme emphasizes inclusive education, youth empowerment, and skills development, ensuring that adolescents—especially girls, youth with disabilities, and marginalized groups—can successfully transition from school to work.

The Education Specialist will play a vital role in supporting these initiatives, helping to design and monitor programmes that equip young Rwandans with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in a modern economy.

 Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief of Education, the Education Specialist will:

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of education programmes, with a focus on youth employability.
• Conduct situation analyses and help develop evidence-based implementation plans.
• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for youth and education projects.
• Analyze programme data to guide improvements and decision-making.
• Support the adaptation and use of M&E tools by UNICEF staff and implementing partners.
• Prepare progress reports, analyze achievements, identify risks, and propose solutions.
• Contribute to annual work plans, mid-term reviews, and impact evaluations.

 Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Advanced university degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in education programme design, implementation, or evaluation.
• Skills: Strong analytical, coordination, and communication abilities; proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

 Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18–80 years.
• Nationality: Must be a national of a country other than Rwanda.
• Donor Requirement: This position is funded by the Government of Korea, therefore only Korean nationals aged 27 are eligible.
• Candidates who previously served as UN Volunteer Specialists funded by the Korean Government are not eligible.

 Salary and Benefits

• Competitive UN Volunteer remuneration package, including monthly living allowance.
• Health and life insurance coverage.
• Annual leave and repatriation benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and capacity building through UNICEF’s global network.

 Why Join UNICEF Rwanda?

• Contribute directly to transformative education programmes improving the lives of thousands of youth.
• Collaborate with innovative initiatives, such as the Ingazi Digital Platform
• which connects youth to training and employment.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and sustainable impact.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can non-Korean nationals apply?
No. This specific position is open only to Korean nationals due to funding requirements.

Q2: Where will the role be based?
The duty station is Kigali, Rwanda, with potential field visits as needed.

Q3: What kind of projects will I support?
You’ll focus on education and skills development programmes, improving the school-to-work transition for youth, especially marginalized groups.

Q4: What is the application deadline?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged.

 How to Apply 

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