Call for Applications: Program Manager – RISE Facilitator Development Pathway

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Application Deadline: Sunday, 11th January 2026, 05:00 PM GMT+2

Position: Program Manager
Reports to: DOT Rwanda Leadership
Type: Full-time, Term Contract
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate / January 2026

About Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For over 23 years, DOT has empowered young women and men across Africa and the Middle East with digital skills, leadership competencies, climate action awareness, and opportunities to participate in an inclusive digital economy.

Since 2010, DOT Rwanda has supported over 120,000 young people through digital literacy programs, 21st-century skills development, and entrepreneurship training. DOT works closely with government, higher learning institutions, civil society, and private sector partners to strengthen digital capacity and youth leadership across urban and rural communities.

About The RISE Program

The Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) program targets 1.1 million out-of-school youth, providing technology-enabled, accredited secondary education. Led by UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Mastercard Foundation, the RISE consortium includes DOT Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), and implementing partners such as the Imbuto Foundation, CRS, and YWCA.

DOT Rwanda leads the Facilitator Development Pathway, equipping recent graduates with the digital and facilitation skills required to serve as RISE Facilitators. DOT is responsible for designing the competency framework, providing continuous coaching, and ensuring quality delivery across the program.

Position Overview

The Program Manager (PM) is the strategic lead for the Facilitator Development Pathway, responsible for connecting university graduates to out-of-school youth nationwide. The PM provides operational oversight for a three-tiered support system (Facilitators, Quality Assurance Technicians, Program Officers) while ensuring high-quality delivery in a high-speed rollout environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Alignment

• Serve as the DOT Rwanda focal point for the REB-led RISE Facilitator Training and Development Task Force.

• Ensure facilitator development aligns with the REB Teacher Professional Development Framework.

• Coordinate with UNICEF, CMU, Imbuto Foundation, CRS, and YWCA to harmonize curriculum, recruitment, and site readiness.

• Represent DOT Rwanda in high-level technical working groups.

Operational Management & Training Delivery

• Oversee the 4-phase blended training model: onboarding, self-paced online learning, virtual sessions, and Practical Demo Days.

• Manage program budget, ensuring cost-efficiency, transparency, and compliance with UNICEF and Mastercard Foundation requirements.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of central support staff.

Quality Assurance & Mentorship

• Provide strategic oversight of Quality Assurance Technicians (QATs) to ensure all facilitators receive monthly coaching visits.

• Monitor the QA framework and prioritize support for underperforming learning sites.

• Lead monthly and end-of-semester review meetings to translate field data into adaptive program improvements.

• Institutionalize inclusive pedagogy and gender-responsive facilitation within the education ecosystem.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years managing large-scale education or youth development programs in Rwanda.

• Strong knowledge of Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), digital pedagogy, and inclusive facilitation for marginalized groups.

• Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets.

• Experience collaborating with government agencies (MINEDUC, REB, NESA) and international NGOs.

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and data-driven decision-making.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to manage a fast-paced rollout and meet tight delivery timelines.

What DOT Offers

• Competitive salary within the RISE program budget.

• Communication and transport allowances for field-related travel.

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious multi-partner consortium (UNICEF, REB, NESA, Mastercard Foundation).

• A dynamic, mission-driven team environment dedicated to youth empowerment.

How to Apply

Submit your application by clicking on "APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of the page"

Application must include:

• CV / Resume

• Higher education certificate (scanned)

• Copy of Identification Card

DOT Rwanda celebrates diversity and inclusive recruitment. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities—please indicate any needs in your application.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct

DOT Rwanda and partners are a safe and inclusive community. This opportunity is completely free.
If you are asked to pay or provide anything outside official instructions, or encounter safety concerns, contact: rwanda@dotrust.org

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.