Vacancy title:
Community Involvement Trainer - Rubavu

Jobs at:
The Wellspring Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
18th September 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 5th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

The Wellspring Foundation
Wellspring is passionate about real life change in all members of the Wellspring community, as we show the love of Christ by empowering a new generation of leaders in Central and Eastern Africa and beyond. We believe we are uniquely placed to be a catalyst for transforming education for hundreds of thousands of African children and fostering vibrant communities that address poverty in all its forms.
http://www.thewellspringfoundation.org/

JOB DETAILS:
Job Announcement
Position: Community Involvement Trainer - Rubavu
Job Description:
Wellspring is currently working in the districts of Gasabo and Rubavu through our School Development Program to support educators, leaders, and the school community in the promotion of quality education (SDP). The position of Community Involvement (CI) Trainer is a crucial part of the implementation of this support. The role involves walking alongside parents and school leaders to equip and support them in their involvement in the education of their children so as to promote quality education, as part of a team. Almost eighty percent of the trainer’s time will be spent in active field work in Rubavu public schools. The remainder of the time will be spent in focused learning (with peers & management) and fulfilling various administrative responsibilities such as planning and reporting.
Anticipated Start date: Early October 2018
Reporting to: Program Manager/ School Development Program Rubavu
Working closely with: CI trainers, Quality Education Trainers, School Communities, Drivers
Location: Rubavu
Job Responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor and evaluate all CI modules, meetings, and workshops in the given school communities according to the guidelines, timing, and the required standard in every aspect.
  
• Be a leader in the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach within the education sector.
  
• Provide the required support in Quality Education (QE) activities.
  
• Actively support & facilitate partners for greater sharing and learning.
  
• Actively contribute to the growth and health of the organization supporting its vision, mission, core values and objectives.
  
• Be of exemplary character and represent Wellspring in an exemplary manner at all times.
  
• Work well as a team member:
  
• Taking turns in leading meetings and devotions.
  
• Supporting and encouraging fellow colleagues.
  
• Building strong relationships with each school community and with all education stakeholders.
  
• Be willing to conduct other work related duties including administrative tasks as deemed appropriate by the Line Manager.
  Requirements for the role
  Qualifications
  
• Recognized qualification, ideally at Bachelor’s Degree level, in education, social sciences or other relevant field (required)
  Experience and Skills
  
• At least 3 years’ experience of working with local communities (required)
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership position in education (desired)
  
• Communicates well in English (oral & written) (required)
  
• Communicates well in Kinyarwanda (oral & written) (required)
  
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint) (required)
  
• Experience facilitating participative/interactive workshops (desired)
  
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach (desired)
  Personal and Spiritual Qualities
  
• Exemplary Christian: demonstrating the fruits of the spirit (required)
  
• Well organized (required)
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills: enjoys working with people, encouraging, sharing ideas, motivating (required)