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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.

About the role:

Scope of the Work

The scope of the assignment will start from baseline Mid-term and Endline KAP surveys Successful enumerators will be called-upon on temporary basis (fixed period) based on the ongoing activity and be given fixed-term contracts.

1. Number of Positions

• Gakenke 19
• Rusizi: 18

2. Tasks

Enumerators will perform the following tasks:

• Participate in training sessions prior to field work,
• Conduct interviews in the field using survey instruments designed by LIFT Team;
• Conduct field preparation, including engaging local authorities and identifying potential research participants;
• Support LIFT Team in collecting primary data for both qualitative and quantitative research;
• Produce qualitative interview write-ups (transcripts);
• Upload and submit data collected on daily basis;
• Document any issues arising from field and submit a report to the field supervisor;
• Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the evaluation/research activities.

3. Required qualification and experience

We are seeking for qualified and self-motivated individuals with the following key qualifications and competencies:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, clinical Psychology, Pedagogy, social sciences, Population studies, statistics or any other related field
• Experience in data collection in districts and nationwide surveys (such as EGRA, EGMA, EICV, DHS and similar surveys)
• Experience in qualitative (interviewing, expert note-taking, high quality transcription), quantitative data collection as well as data entry
• Experience in translating document from Kinyarwanda to English and vice versa
• Experience in using digital devices for data collection, GPS equipment and PDAs/Android Tablets, photography and recording.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication (written and spoken) skills in Kinyarwanda and English as well as interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required
• Based on the assigned District.

4. How to apply

All applications comprising of a detailed CV in English including 3 names of professional referees, copies of academic degrees and Certificate attesting the good candidate’s experience in similar works should submitted to ADEPE recruiting team electronically on: [email protected] and cc [email protected] 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5^th September 2025.

NB: Application will be received on a rolling basis.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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.  

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