Job Description

Posted 4 weeks ago

The Field Technical Assistant will be based at the designated TVET school and serve as the primary liaison between the central project team and the school-level implementation. They will coordinate day-to-day project activities, monitor progress, and ensure effective communication between all stakeholders.

He/she will be under the responsibility of the Team Leader.

The main responsibilities of the Field Technical Assistant will be:

1. Activity Implementation

• Support EF in establishing and operationalising the project within the designated schools/CoVEs: day-to-day monitoring of project activities at the centre, reception of equipment, liaising with school teams, monitoring schedules, coordinating project visits and technical committees, etc.
• Facilitate the coordination and communications between the Project Team based in Kigali, the District stakeholders (public and private) and the CoVE
• Supporting the coordination of various on-site activities (site visits, open days, demonstrations, etc.)
• Coordinate and collaborate on activities with other COVEs and TSS Agri and foster synergies and mutualisation. Contribute to project visibility and communication activities.
  2. Capacity Building & Transfer of Skills
• Assist school directors and administrative staff in strategy, planning, and decision-making related to project development.
• Support school staff (management, administration, technical, educational) to improve the school’s administrative and organisational management (project management tools, new equipment or management software, etc.).
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between the two supported TVET schools
• Assist in organizing study visits and peer learning activities.
• Support the CoVE & other TSS located in the area (knowledge exchange).
  3. Monitoring & Evaluation
• Support EF and the CoVE in collecting data / information and monitoring progress of the indicators – updating the logical framework and the M&E matrix of the project
• Lead on reporting and capitalisation on the CoVE (such as drafting of capitalisation documents).
  4. Information Management & Representation
• Coordinate TVET CoVE communication (informing beneficiaries, communicating efficiently for a greater visibility of the results, etc.)
• Support the in the relationship build & maintain relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and private sector partners
• Work in close collaboration with other execution agencies.

Profile

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent university degree in project management, international development, business administration or any field relevant to the position.

Professional experience

• A minimum of 5 years of successful professional experience in the management and administration of multi-year technical assistance projects, preferably in Rwanda.
• Experience in education, TVET and/or agriculture would be an asset,
• Experience working in rural or district-level settings in Rwanda
• Proven track record of managing budgets, procurement processes, and compliance.
• Experience in coordinating infrastructure works,
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination and community engagement
• Experience of managing EU-funding for international cooperation would be an asset,

Skills

• Mastery of project management (project cycle, financial and legal rules, technical, administrative and financial follow-up),
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and sense of responsibility,
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Good understanding of the challenges in TVET and/or agriculture sectors, especially for women and youth,
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and networks, with diverse stakeholders,
• Ability to adapt and react to unforeseen situations,
• Excellent communication and synthesis skills (orally and written),
• Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
• Perfect command of English and Kinyarwanda; fluency in French is an asset.

Additional information

Position requires regular travel within the district and occasional travel to Kigali.

Desired start date: August 2025

Application deadline: July 06^th 2025

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Please provide your CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages each), as well as three professional references with contact details.

Candidates are invited to submit their application as soon as possible. Expertise France reserves the right to pre-select candidates before the application deadline.

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