Resilience in Secondary Education Programme Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF's mission is to promote child rights globally, focusing on equity for disadvantaged children. The Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) Rwanda Programme aims to provide quality secondary education and vocational skills to 1.1 million out-of-school youth by 2035, contributing to Rwanda's Vision 2050. UNICEF Rwanda leads this initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, various institutions, and implementing and technical partners, ensuring effective programme delivery through strong partnerships and management.
Job Purpose
The Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) Rwanda Programme Officer will support the timely and effective delivery of programme results by providing integrated support in programme management, administration, finance, coordination, monitoring, data, and knowledge management. This role involves translating programme plans into coordinated actions, monitoring progress, identifying and escalating delivery constraints, and ensuring timely follow-up. The officer will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on programme activities, partnerships, grants, and resources, adhering to workplans and UNICEF standards. Additionally, the role will leverage digital tools to streamline workflows, enhance data quality, generate management insights, and strengthen overall programme performance, accountability, and decision-making.
Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will provide administrative, communication, and logistical support, including coordinating meetings, workshops, and travel, and preparing necessary documentation. Responsibilities include supporting programme planning and coordination across government institutions and partners, monitoring implementation progress against workplans, and identifying solutions for bottlenecks. Financial and grant management support involves assisting with financial planning, forecasting, grant oversight, and reporting, as well as reviewing partner budgets and expenditures. The role also entails quality assurance, performance monitoring, and reporting, including tracking compliance with quality frameworks and reviewing partner deliverables. Finally, the officer will contribute to digital innovation, knowledge management, and operational efficiency by utilizing digital tools for data analysis, reporting, and process improvement, ensuring data accuracy and security.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is required in areas such as programme or project administration, operational support, financial or grant management, partnership coordination, monitoring and reporting, or data management. Familiarity with UNICEF procedures and systems is advantageous. Experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, along with budget management and coordination of activities, is beneficial.
Skills
Key competencies include Adaptability, Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment, Motivation, Communication, Ethics, Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, and Working in Teams. Technical skills encompass project management, programme development, strategy, finance, accounting, knowledge management, research, and reporting.