Various Districts, Rwanda
2 weeks
VSO Rwanda (Rwanda)
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading international development organization that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organizations where their skills can have the greatest impact. As a VSO volunteer, you’ll live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. By sharing your unique skills and experience you’ll help generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities you work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead, we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us as a VSO volunteer and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
Job Purpose:
To facilitate the implementation of improved teaching in schools and communities through engagement of school leadership and community leaders.
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Role overview
Foundation one: English and mathematics teachers development
• Rollout training on English and Mathematics toolkit, ensure proper distribution of kits and follow-up
• School visits to follow up on the use of the Maths and English kits, teaching observation, interaction with teachers and leaders on learning about English and Mathematics
• Support the organization and follow up of English and Mathematics teachers’ professional learning and practical activities in engaging with School subject leaders, school-based mentors, and school leaders.
Foundation 2: Leadership for learning
• Work alongside Sector Education Officers in monitoring and supporting schools, parents and community leaders in implementing the BLF programme,
• With the support of leadership team Rollout training of School general assembly committees and follow up of school governance including accountability methodology
• With support and collaboration of school leadership, follow up of school leaders’ community of practices.
Foundation 3: System strengthening
• School and community visits to regularly collect data on progress towards achieving outputs (English and numeracy performance).
• Support Sector Education Officers and Head Teachers to use and understand data in learning, teaching and school leadership as part of the review and planning processes
Skills, qualifications, and experience required
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open-minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Allowance
As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full-time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in the country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.
Accommodation
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
Some background about VSO
Much has changed since VSO started 60 years ago. We’ve gone from being a UK charity to a truly global development organization. In 2016/2017 alone, we worked with over 7,000 volunteers from all over the world and from all backgrounds to deliver services that had an impact on the lives of almost 2.6 million people in the 24 countries where we work. Our programmes focus on the areas of health, education, and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building, social accountability, gender, and social inclusion. We believe progress is only possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to delivering positive change. That’s why we work with over 500 partner organizations, from local and national governments to businesses, NGOs, funders, charities, and community groups. Currently, over 30% of our people are recruited from within the country in which they work, and we continue to grow the share of community and national volunteers involved in our programs. We also send increasing numbers of volunteers from one developing country to another. However, our vision has remained the same; to build a world without poverty.
How to apply
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
Application closing date : 31 May 2019
Interview/Assessment date(s) : 3/6/2019
Start date : 14/6/2019
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VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications