Inclusion Training Specialist at Chance for childhood: (Deadline 13 December 2024)

Terms of reference of recruiting Inclusion Training Specialist at Chance for Childhood in Rwanda.

Deadline: December 13^th, 2024

Job Description

Realizing Inclusive and Safe Education Project (RISE)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Job type: Fixed term, Full time of 5 days a week (35 hours)

Location: 3 Disticts (Gicumbi, Gakenke and Burera)

Positions: 1

ABOUT US

At Chance for Childhood (CFC), we believe that no child should have to fight for a safe & happy childhood. We exist to ensure that every child can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. Together with partners, supporters, children and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.

We specialise in ensuring access to inclusive education and safe spaces so that children in Africa can play, grow, learn and thrive. We have staff and offices in the UK, Rwanda, Ghana and Uganda as well as community partners across East and West Africa.

In Rwanda, we are seeking for an outstanding Inclusion training Specialist to deliver training and offer guidance to support the implementation of our Rwanda Interventions in the areas of inclusive education and safer spaces.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Inclusion training Specialist will work collaboratively with the project team to design and deliver training programmes that promote inclusive education, diversity and equity into all aspects of the project implementation. The Inclusive Trainer will mainly play a key role in training delivery on inclusive education pedagogical principles and practices to education practitioners including teachers, school leaders, education officials at sector and district levels for the effective implementation of competence-based curriculum. The Inclusion training Specialist will also work closely with different education technicians and

decision makers at central level including the Ministry of Education and affiliated agencies REB and NESA to advocate for inclusive education for children with disabilities and other special educational needs.

In summary, the Inclusive Training Specialist will be responsible for inclusive education training materials design and/or review of existing ones, education practitioners’ capacity building, ensure compliance and alignment with organizational policies, foster collaboration with different education actors, supporting and overseeing activities of special needs education coordinators, conducting needs and impact assessments and ensure sustainable practices.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Collaboration: In collaboration with stakeholders, the Inclusion training Specialist will support to create meaningful and person-centred support plan. Throughout his/her daily work, Inclusion training Specialist will collaborate with different actors including but not limited to: RISE project team, teachers, parents, school leaders, local education officials as well as different stakeholder intervening in the area of education in general and inclusive education in particular.
• Need Assessment: The Inclusion training Specialist in collaboration with MEL Officer is responsible for conducting need assessment to identify training gaps, training needs and opportunities for promoting inclusive education in the targeted schools by planning and leading the process while ensuring the assessment is comprehensive and considering diverse perspective within the organization.
• Program Development: The Inclusion training Specialist in collaboration with MEL Officer and RISE project team is responsible for researching, developing and execution of diversity and inclusion learning programs that foster innovation, resilience and inclusivity. This includes developing tools and resources tailored to the needs and gaps identified which hinder the effective implementation of inclusive education. Therefore, he/she will design the training materials which promote inclusive education.
• Data analysis and interpretation:The Inclusion training Specialist in collaboration with the MEL Officer is responsible for analysing and interpreting findings to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement.
• Preparing and conducting training sessions:The Inclusion training Specialist is responsible for organizing and conducting training session to different target groups, facilitating learning through various active training methods and platforms like webinars and events while creating safe and engaging environment for participants to learn and share experience.
• Adherence to Inclusive best practices:The Inclusion training Specialist is responsible to ensuring the adherence of project and its activities to best inclusive education practices according to both International and National inclusive education policies and guidelines in place such as UNCRPD, National special needs and inclusive education policy and competence-based curriculum.
• Awareness Raising:The Inclusion training Specialist in collaboration with the community mobilizer is responsible for raising awareness about inclusion and diversity to address social stigma and negative attitudes towards children with disabilities and other special educational needs and Promote the rights of children in general and children with disabilities in particular.
• Networking: Identify and develop partnership with community structures, partners, local NGOs, Institutions, OPDs and other actors, contribute to the outreach of CfC expertise in child protection and inclusion by delegation in relevant local networks, national level districts and schools as delegated by the Project Manager and submit the report .The Inclusion training Specialist will be an ambassador for inclusive education practices in a wider context and perform other duties as assigned by his line management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a special need an/or Inclusive education or related field with proven experience working in similar positions
• At least 5- year working experience in similar roles
• Experience working with NGO or Development Agency within the education sector is most preferred.

CANDIDIATE PROFILE

• Core values and competences
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Knowledgeable and competent in applying active training methodologies.
• Ability to design and deliver training and expertise in managing dynamic groups.
• Analytical skills with the ability to assess training impact and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence with the ability to engage diverse audience and coordinate sensitive discussions.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent in written and spoken English, Knowledge of French is an added value,
• Ability to prepare different reports, present findings to stakeholders, and communicate with project staff and partners.
• Experience in instructional design, inclusive and special needs learning principles.
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills with high level of ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to personal learning, development and improvement.

Persons with disabilities and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a letter (maximum one A4 page) outlining your suitability for the role to apply@chanceforchildhood.org. Not later than December 13^th, 2024, at Midnight. Please ensure you add the job reference – InTrSpRW2024 – to your email subject field.

SAFEGUARDING

Chance for Childhood is committed to safeguarding everyone we encounter.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Everyone that works with us is required to share and uphold this commitment through signing and complying with our Global Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Pre-employment checks are undertaken to ensure high standards are maintained, including a police check (or equivalent) and references.