Field Technical Assistant – Nyagahanga TSS
2025-06-18T08:01:32+00:00
Expertise France
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FULL_TIME
Kisaro TSS
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Professional Services
Admin & Office
2025-07-06T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
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The project will be led by the Project Manager, with direct support from the Deputy Project Manager, and the team will consist of 4 Technical Experts, a MEAL Officer, and 2 Field Technical Assistants based in targeted TVET schools. The team will be supported by Expertise France’s Kigali-based USP (Project Support Unit) and Paris-based HQ, particularly for admin, finance, contracting and procurement.
The role
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:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
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. 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). 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). 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.
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.
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
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Vacancy title:
Field Technical Assistant – Nyagahanga TSS
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Expertise France
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, July 6 2025
Duty Station:
Nyagahanga TSS | Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The project will be led by the Project Manager, with direct support from the Deputy Project Manager, and the team will consist of 4 Technical Experts, a MEAL Officer, and 2 Field Technical Assistants based in targeted TVET schools. The team will be supported by Expertise France’s Kigali-based USP (Project Support Unit) and Paris-based HQ, particularly for admin, finance, contracting and procurement.
The role
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:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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