Who we are

Better World (BW) is an international non-governmental organization originating from South Korea, dedicated to fostering sustainable community development through holistic, people-centered approaches. In Rwanda, BW operates as Better World Rwanda (BWR), located in Rwamagana District, where it has made a lasting impact by implementing transformative programs across key sectors, including education, agriculture, health, livelihoods, and women’s empowerment.

Guided by the values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration, BWR works closely with local communities, government authorities, and international partners to address pressing socio-economic challenges and strengthen resilient, self-reliant communities. Through its integrated development model, Better World Rwanda remains committed to delivering meaningful, sustainable change and contributing to Rwanda’s national development priorities.

In line with this mission, Better World Rwanda is seeking to recruit an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program Officer to strengthen the design and implementation of ECD interventions, enhance coordination with key stakeholders, and ensure quality service delivery that supports improved outcomes for young children and their caregivers in Rwamagana District.

Job title/position: ECD Program Officer

Dept/Program/Service: ECD Program

Reports to: Country Director

Location: Rwamagana District/ Rwanda

Detailed responsibilities:

• Undertake monitoring of ECD activities to track progress and resource utilization.
• Assessing the quality of current ECD activities based on national guidelines.
• Ensuring the ECD centres are following the approved curriculum for ECD.
• Provide continued coaching and mentoring support to caregivers to improve the skills of ECD caregivers.
• Facilitate school readiness activities in all the ECD centres.
• Facilitate the smooth transition of children from under ECD centres to formal schooling.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with other stakeholders in the ECD sector working in the district to increase service linkages and ensure sustainability of services.
• Collect and report essential program data and support.
• establishment of community-managed information management systems.
• Monitor child development and facilitate referrals to professional assistance where necessary.
• Promote community resource mobilization to sustain ECD services and motivate caregivers.
• Support caregivers to develop daily instruction and play programs (lesson plans).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• School supplies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, Nursery education, or education
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience at the lower primary level
• Minimum 2 years of experience working for an NGO on direct project implementation
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ECD programming
• Strong understanding of play-based learning methodologies and their application in early childhood education
• Specialized early childhood education training
• Experience acting as a peer mentor
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in project monitoring, data collection, and reporting
• Competent with Microsoft Office programs
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.

Skills and Competencies

• Pedagogical expertise: Proficient in diverse teaching methodologies and strategies, with a strong understanding of pedagogical principles. Passionate about ECE and knowledgeable about children’s play-based learning
• Leadership and motivation: Capable of leading and motivating teams, with proven leadership skills guiding fellow teachers toward improved teaching practices.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to network with government authorities
• Data Management: Skill, interest, or previous experience in data collection, entry, and analysis.
• Teaching methodologies: Skilled at utilizing play-based, student-centered, and active teaching methods for pre-primary, lower primary,
• Constructive feedback: Able to provide feedback in a supportive manner, fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Communication skills: Excellent English and Kinyarwanda oral and writing skills. Effective communicator capable of articulating ideas clearly and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
• Mentorship: Experience in mentoring and coaching caregivers, promoting a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

• Undertake monitoring of ECD activities to track progress and resource utilization.
• Assessing the quality of current ECD activities based on national guidelines.
• Ensuring the ECD centres are following the approved curriculum for ECD.
• Provide continued coaching and mentoring support to caregivers to improve the skills of ECD caregivers.
• Facilitate school readiness activities in all the ECD centres.
• Facilitate the smooth transition of children from under ECD centres to formal schooling.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with other stakeholders in the ECD sector working in the district to increase service linkages and ensure sustainability of services.
• Collect and report essential program data and support.
• establishment of community-managed information management systems.
• Monitor child development and facilitate referrals to professional assistance where necessary.
• Promote community resource mobilization to sustain ECD services and motivate caregivers.
• Support caregivers to develop daily instruction and play programs (lesson plans).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• School supplies

• Pedagogical expertise: Proficient in diverse teaching methodologies and strategies, with a strong understanding of pedagogical principles. Passionate about ECE and knowledgeable about children’s play-based learning
• Leadership and motivation: Capable of leading and motivating teams, with proven leadership skills guiding fellow teachers toward improved teaching practices.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to network with government authorities
• Data Management: Skill, interest, or previous experience in data collection, entry, and analysis.
• Teaching methodologies: Skilled at utilizing play-based, student-centered, and active teaching methods for pre-primary, lower primary,
• Constructive feedback: Able to provide feedback in a supportive manner, fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Communication skills: Excellent English and Kinyarwanda oral and writing skills. Effective communicator capable of articulating ideas clearly and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
• Mentorship: Experience in mentoring and coaching caregivers, promoting a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, Nursery education, or education
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience at the lower primary level
• Minimum 2 years of experience working for an NGO on direct project implementation
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ECD programming
• Strong understanding of play-based learning methodologies and their application in early childhood education
• Specialized early childhood education training
• Experience acting as a peer mentor
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in project monitoring, data collection, and reporting
• Competent with Microsoft Office programs
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.