Resilience In Secondary Education Programme Officer

Context

UNICEF Rwanda is seeking a National UN Volunteer Resilience in Secondary Education Programme Officer in Kigali, Rwanda. The assignment will support the implementation of the Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) Rwanda Programme, which aims to expand access to quality secondary education and vocational skills training for approximately 1.1 million out-of-school young people aged 16–35 by 2035.

Working under the leadership of the Ministry of Education and in collaboration with government institutions and implementing partners, the programme promotes flexible, technology-enabled and nationally accredited learning pathways. The UN Volunteer will contribute to effective programme coordination, financial and grant management, monitoring, reporting and digital innovation to strengthen programme delivery and accountability.

Description of duties

Under the direct supervision of the RISE Programme Manager, the UN Volunteer will:

• Support programme planning, administration and coordination, including workplans, budgets, meetings, workshops, events and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate activities with government institutions, implementing partners and technical partners, monitoring progress against agreed milestones and deliverables.
• Support financial planning, grant management, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and financial reporting.
• Review implementing partners' budgets, financial reports, fund utilization and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with UNICEF procedures.
• Support programme quality assurance, monitoring visits, partner spot checks and compliance with the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
• Prepare programme progress reports, technical briefs, presentations and performance updates to inform management decisions.
• Maintain programme databases, action trackers, documentation and knowledge repositories, including SharePoint.
• Use approved digital tools, artificial intelligence and automation to improve data analysis, reporting, knowledge management and operational efficiency.
• Consolidate programme and financial data into actionable insights, dashboards and management reports.
• Document programme results, lessons learned and good practices to support institutionalization and scale-up.

Profile requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Development Studies, Information Management, Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in programme or project administration, operational support, financial or grant management, partnership coordination, monitoring and reporting, or data management.
• Experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, grant oversight, results-based management, quality assurance and donor reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, including database management, dashboards, records and document repositories.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale education or social-sector programmes and working with government institutions, UN agencies, development partners or civil society organizations.
• Familiarity with UNICEF procedures and systems is an advantage.

Languages: Fluent English required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Benefits for UN Volunteers

UN Volunteers receive a benefits package that includes a monthly living allowance, health insurance and learning opportunities.

Application deadline: 29 October 2026

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