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Job Summary

Job Title:
School Principal
Employer:
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda
Location:
Kayonza, Rwanda
Country:
Rwanda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Teaching Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 14 April 2025

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School Principal job at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda | Apply Now

Kayonza, Rwanda

Full Time

Are you looking for Teaching jobs in Rwanda 2025 today? then you might be interested in School Principal job at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda

Deadline: 

14 Apr 2025

About the Organisation

SOS Children’s Villages is an international, non-governmental organization committed to ensuring that every child grows up with the love, care, and support they need to thrive, with a mission to build families for children in need, help them shape their futures, and share in the development of their communities. Renowned globally for its child-centered approach and long-standing impact in over 130 countries, the organization is widely respected for its integrity, compassion, and advocacy for children’s rights. It offers a nurturing and inclusive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, personal growth, and meaningful impact, providing diverse job opportunities with flexible and family-friendly work arrangements that attract passionate professionals dedicated to child welfare.

Founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner in Austria, SOS Children’s Villages has grown into a leading voice in alternative care, evolving its model from family-based care to include youth empowerment, education, health, and emergency response services. Its innovative community-based approach integrates care with capacity-building, policy influence, and sustainable development initiatives to create long-term impact.

With operations in Uganda and across the globe, the organization upholds core values of courage, commitment, trust, and accountability. Deeply rooted in corporate social responsibility, SOS actively engages in programs that protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and promote social inclusion. More information can be found at www.sos-childrensvillages.org.

Job Title

School Principal job at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda

Job Description

The Principal will oversee daily operations across all school sections, including administrative, academic, and financial activities. Key duties include managing staff, ensuring the implementation of educational policies, budgeting and fundraising, promoting student welfare, leading curriculum delivery, especially in TVET programs, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including parents, teachers, and education authorities.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration:

  • Oversee school operations and ensure adherence to policies

  • Supervise all academic and non-academic activities

  • Coordinate with Director of Studies and oversee TVET

Financial & Resource Management:

  • Develop and manage school budgets

  • Authorize expenditures and supervise resource use

  • Implement fundraising strategies

  • Oversee infrastructure maintenance

Staff Management & Development:

  • Promote staff welfare and manage grievances

  • Conduct staff performance evaluations

  • Identify capacity building opportunities, especially for TVET

Student Welfare & Discipline:

  • Ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment

  • Address disciplinary issues

  • Promote counselling and career guidance

Academic Oversight:

  • Supervise curriculum implementation and compliance

  • Monitor assessment and reporting processes

  • Ensure academic quality, especially in TVET programs

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Strengthen parent and guardian relations

  • Organize PTA meetings and open days

  • Facilitate clear communication channels

Reporting:

  • Prepare and submit accurate reports to the Operations and Social Business Department, Head of Location, and other partners

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Educational Management, or a relevant technical field (TVET disciplines such as Plumbing, Welding & Metal Fabrication, Carpentry & Joinery, Fashion Design & Tailoring)

  • Master’s Degree is an added advantage

  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a multi-level school setting (Secondary and/or TVET)

Key Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of TVET operations and Rwanda’s regulatory frameworks

  • Budget development and financial management experience

  • Knowledge of REB and NESA guidelines

  • Experience in child safeguarding and student welfare promotion

  • Effective leadership and communication skills

  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team management abilities

  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added advantage)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school management systems

How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!

Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.



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