The Education Manager will be responsible for the management of RVI training courses and the further development of the Institute’s wider educational programme in eastern and central Africa and beyond. The RVI annual in-country training courses—now in their eleventh year—have set a gold standard for graduate-level training (www.riftvalley.net/courses). These week-long events, which provide historical and social context for current political and developmental challenges in the Sudans, Great Lakes and Horn of Africa. The courses are central events in the RVI annual calendar, bringing together academic specialists, aid and development practitioners, and researchers and activists from the region. The post of RVI Education Manager will involve hands-on management of the annual course programme and will be responsible for the year-round marketing, management and delivery of the courses, working with other RVI staff, teachers and consultants. The Education Manager will also be responsible for innovating and delivering new training courses in various locations throughout the year, developing a digital learning platform and content for the Institute, and liaising with African universities, colleges and research organizations to develop new educational programmes. The post is also likely to involve work developing the RVI’s online digital archives and collaborating on other RVI programmes. This is a high-pressure job, especially during the annual courses, requiring a person used to working under pressure and with the flexibility to sometimes work beyond normal office hours. Please see the full job description attached.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms can be found on the RVI website. All submissions require a CV and a cover letter including two references. The deadline for applications is 23 December 2014. Interviews will be held in January 2015. For further information see www.riftvalley.net or write to recruitment@riftvalley.net.
