Better World (BW) is hiring Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program Officer at Better World (BW)

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Position Title: Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program Officer

Department: ECD Program
Reports To: Country Director
Duty Station: Rwamagana District, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Better World Rwanda

Better World (BW) is an international non-governmental organization originating from South Korea, committed to sustainable, people-centered community development. In Rwanda, Better World operates as Better World Rwanda (BWR), based in Rwamagana District.

BWR implements integrated development programs in education, agriculture, health, livelihoods, and women’s empowerment, working closely with local communities, government institutions, and international partners. Guided by the values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration, Better World Rwanda contributes to building resilient and self-reliant communities aligned with Rwanda’s national development priorities.

To strengthen its Early Childhood Development initiatives, Better World Rwanda is seeking a qualified and motivated ECD Program Officer.

Position Overview

The ECD Program Officer will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions in Rwamagana District. The role focuses on improving service delivery, strengthening caregiver capacity, enhancing school readiness, and ensuring alignment with national ECD guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor ECD program activities to track progress, quality, and effective resource utilization.
Assess the quality of ECD services in line with national ECD standards and guidelines.
Ensure ECD centers implement the approved ECD curriculum effectively.
Provide continuous coaching and mentoring support to caregivers to improve service quality.
Facilitate school readiness activities across all supported ECD centers.
Support smooth transition of children from ECD centers to formal primary education.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with government institutions and ECD stakeholders in the district.
Collect, analyze, and report essential program data to support decision-making.
Support the establishment and use of community-managed information management systems.
Monitor child development and facilitate referrals to specialized services when required.
Promote community resource mobilization to sustain ECD services and motivate caregivers.
Support caregivers in developing daily lesson plans and play-based learning activities.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Nursery Education, or Education.
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience at lower primary level.
At least 2 years of experience working with an NGO in direct project implementation.
Minimum 3 years of experience in ECD programming.
Specialized training in Early Childhood Education is an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of play-based learning methodologies.
Experience in mentoring or peer coaching.
Proven experience in project monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.

Skills and Competencies

Strong pedagogical expertise in early childhood education.
Leadership and team motivation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Data collection, entry, and basic analysis skills.
Ability to apply child-centered and play-based teaching methodologies.
Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide constructive and supportive feedback.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English:

Application letter
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Names and contacts of three (3) professional referees

📧 Application Email: info.betterworldrwanda@gmail.com
🗓 Application Deadline: 9 January 2025