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Teaching

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/12/2026
1 days left

Employer / Company

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) logo
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
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Description (Public)

UNICEF Rwanda is recruiting a Chief Education to lead the education programme, provide technical leadership and represent UNICEF with government and partners.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of the UNICEF Rwanda education programme.
  • Provide technical guidance on education policy, planning and system strengthening.
  • Manage and mentor the education team and oversee programme budgets.
  • Represent UNICEF in sector coordination with government and development partners.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Advanced university degree in education, social sciences or a related field.
  • Substantial professional experience in education programmes, including in development or humanitarian settings.
  • Experience leading teams and managing programmes in a UN or comparable organisation.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic leadership.
  • Policy analysis and advisory skills.
  • Partnership and coordination.

How to Apply

About United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is a globally renowned organization established in 1946 to provide emergency relief to children after World War II and has since evolved into the leading UN agency dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of every child, everywhere. With a mission to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, help meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential, UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, making it one of the most far-reaching humanitarian and development organizations in the world. Recognized for its integrity, impact, and unwavering commitment to children, UNICEF partners with governments, NGOs, and communities to deliver programs in health, education, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, and emergency response. It fosters an inclusive and empowering work culture that values innovation, diversity, collaboration, and accountability, offering staff meaningful careers with flexible arrangements and opportunities to make a real difference in children's lives. UNICEF’s business model integrates cutting-edge research, advocacy, and strategic partnerships to develop scalable, sustainable solutions tailored to local needs. Anchored in core values of care, respect, integrity, trust, and accountability, the organization also prioritizes corporate social responsibility through initiatives that address child rights, climate resilience, and equity. For more information, visit www.unicef.org.

Mission

UNICEF’s mission is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. It is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children’s rights as principles and standards of behaviour worldwide. UNICEF mobilises political will and material resources to help countries prioritise and build capacity for policies and services that benefit children and families, with special emphasis on the most disadvantaged.

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