ADEPE Is hiring project officers

Project Officers (2)

About the job

The context:

Globally, millions of children and young people are not in education due to poverty, conflict, gender disparities and disability. This poses a major challenge to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to provide inclusive and equitable quality education for all. UNESCO estimates that over 244 million children were not in education in 2022, with the largest proportion being in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite Rwanda’s significant progress towards universal education, barriers such as poverty, long distances to schools, early pregnancies and limited support for children with disabilities persist, affecting access to education, retention and learning outcomes. At ADEPE, we promote inclusive education by identifying and supporting out-of-school children and young people, engaging with their families and communities, and advocating for systems that ensure every child can access and complete a quality education. 

About ADEPE:

ADEPE (Action pour le Développement du Peuple) is a legally recognized non-governmental and non-profit organization registered in Rwanda since 2002. It operates nationwide, striving to create an inclusive society in which women, young people and children are empowered to become self-reliant and enjoy equal opportunities. ADEPE focuses on improving the quality of life for vulnerable groups through programs that promote social protection, human rights, and sustainable development.

Education is central to ADEPE’s mission. ADEPE identifies and supports out-of-school children and youth by addressing barriers to education, mobilizing families and communities, and strengthening school environments for inclusion and retention. It provides scholastic support for vulnerable learners, promotes early childhood development through community-based and market-based ECD centers, and equips parents and caregivers to foster holistic development. These efforts ensure that every child, especially the most marginalized, has access to quality education and opportunities to thrive.

About the LIFT Project in Rwanda:
The Learning and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) program is a Ministry of Education initiative funded by the UK Government through FCDO. The program aims to improve foundational learning outcomes in English and Mathematics in Rwanda’s primary schools. Specifically, LIFT targets adolescents aged 12-17, supporting their reintegration into school or facilitating alternative educational pathways. This includes providing functional literacy and numeracy programs, life skills, and vocational pathways for youth aged 15-18. The first phase of the project covers 7 districts: Gasabo, Kirehe, Gisagara, Rusizi, Karongi, Ngororero, and Gakenke Districts.

ADEPE has been selected as the anchor organization in Gakenke and Rusizi districts, where it plays a critical role in identifying out-of-school children and youth (OOSCY), mobilizing families and communities, strengthening school systems, and implementing tailored interventions that promote inclusion, retention, and holistic wellbeing for all learners. These efforts include addressing barriers that keep children out of school, providing scholastic materials and psychosocial support, and creating an enabling environment for quality learning. ADEPE also prioritizes early childhood development by supporting ECD centers and empowering parents and caregivers to provide nurturing care, ensuring children are prepared for school and lifelong learning. Through these initiatives, ADEPE contributes significantly to building an inclusive education system where no child is left behind.

Job Description:

The primary role of the project Officers is to support the LIFT project team regarding program Planning, Design, and Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Monitoring and Reporting, Capacity Building Support and program Evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Planning, Design, and Implementation

•  Support the Program Manager in designing, planning, and implementing program activities, ensuring alignment with ASG Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Coordinate logistics, timelines, budget tracking, and procurement processes to facilitate the smooth execution of program initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with ASGF partners, grantees, government officials, and other stakeholders to promote collaboration and information sharing.
• Serve as a liaison between ASG Foundation and external partners to facilitate effective communication, coordination, and collaboration on program-related matters.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Assist in monitoring program progress, milestones, and outcomes, and provide regular updates to the Program Manager and ASGF management team.
• Prepare accurate and timely program reports, documentation, and materials to support internal decision-making, donor reporting, and knowledge sharing.

Capacity Building Support

• Provide technical support to organize workshops, training sessions, and learning events to promote knowledge exchange, skill development, and continuous improvement within program activities.

Budget Management

• Assist in the development and monitoring of program budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to ensure fiscal accountability, compliance, and efficient resource utilization.
• Work closely with the Finance and Administration team to track program spending, process invoices, and reconcile financial transactions related to program activities.

Program Evaluation

• Contribute to program evaluation efforts by collecting data, conducting assessments, and analyzing program impact to measure outcomes, identify best practices, and inform future program design.
• Support the Program Manager in implementing recommendations from program evaluations to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Other duties

• Perform other work-related duties as may be requested by the Program Manager from time to time.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in rural development, social sciences, project management, public administration, business administration or a related field from a reputable university.
•  A post-graduate qualification in project management or M&E is desirable.
• Relevant training in research is an added advantage.
• Being Bilingual (English and French) is an added advantage.

Related Job Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, or program support roles within the non-profit, international development, or public sector.
• Proven experience managing information loads, including complex, confidential, and sensitive data.
•  Experience working with people from different generations and backgrounds.

Anyone interested in one of the positions should submit his/her application in one PDF file to the following address: [email protected] ,with a copy to [email protected] no later than 5/09/2025 at 5:00 PM. The application must include:

• A letter of application addressed to the Executive Director of ADEPE (one page

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Motivation letter
• Degree and Related Certificates 

ADEPE has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of its entire staff, partners and beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff with partners are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).  

ADEPE requires its staff and partners to treat all people with dignity and respect, actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and human trafficking everywhere and at all times. Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff and partners must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.