Learning and Scaling Lead, Rwanda

Overview

The Learning and Scaling Lead will support the Country Lead to develop and implement a learning, scaling, and evidence synthesis agenda for the Nkuza Neza initiative in Rwanda. The role aims to transform how education and skills are financed and delivered by translating programme evidence into operational insights and actionable policy recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalize the Sustainability Pathways Learning Agenda, refining learning questions and developing annual learning plans.
• Lead the collection, synthesis, and interpretation of implementation evidence, identifying lessons and bottlenecks.
• Support the identification of pathways for institutionalization of programme components into government systems.
• Conduct analyses of scale potential, cost drivers, and sustainability options for interventions.
• Design and facilitate learning forums and peer-learning exchanges.
• Draft policy briefs, learning notes, and strategic recommendations for policy engagement.
• Develop and maintain a learning repository for programme evidence and resources.

Required Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience in education, skills-for-employment, development and/or policy programs. Demonstrated experience in education, ECD, systems strengthening, or social sector programming. Experience working with national and/or sub-national governments, preferably within the education, skills-for-employment or broader development sectors. Experience in education and/or skills-for-employment policy and systems strengthening, including pathways for program scale-up and sustainability, or closely related experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Education, Economics, Political Science, or similar.

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