DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Job Purpose: The Director of Education Development Services is a key member of the Institute’s Senior Management Team and the lead for developing iCPAR’s capabilities and delivering key results in education services. The role holder will work with a broad range of external stakeholders especially students, employers and education providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead development of iCPAR’s capabilities in education development services 

1. Recruit, manage and develop a highly engaged motivated and professional team of staff; 
2. Ensure ICPAR Secretariat in association with the Education Commission, develops capabilities in the following Education development services in line with ICPAR By-laws and IFAC standards:  
a. Education and curriculum development including new CAT pathways,
b. Student outreach and enrolment;
c. Examinations management including for new pathways;
d. Experience management.

Lead iCPAR’s delivery of key results in education development services  

3. Ensure increased student enrolment, engagement and progression;
4. Ensure appropriate secretariat support to Education Commission;
5. Development and delivery of agreed programme of curriculum development to meet needs of Rwandan public and private sector,   IAESB and other professional standards and policy issues;
6. Development and professional delivery of an appropriate examinations and experience assessment programme;
7. Development and delivery of an appropriate pricing strategy and income generation targets as identified by the Institute strategy and business plan; 
8. Lead development of effective partnerships with key stakeholders in education and employer sectors in line with Institute’s strategy.  
 9. Work with the Chief Executive and other Directors to develop as a high performing team providing effective corporate leadership leading to the Institute:
a. becoming an ‘employer of choice’, 
b. implementing the Institute’s strategy, 
c. achieving key performance and financial targets,
d. developing and retaining stakeholder confidence and support,
e. continuing to innovate and grow.  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Educated to at least Masters level or equivalent (E) ,and have an accounting professional qualification at least equivalent to CPA; (D)
• At least three years’ experience of teaching or education in accountancy or closely related fields; (D)
• At least three years’ senior management experience in accounting, finance or a closely related field; (E)
• Practical experience of managing people and projects, preferably within an educational or professional environment; (E)
• Track record of effectively working with and influencing stakeholders in public and private sectors; (E)
• Advanced knowledge of the accountancy profession including qualifications and challenges prevalent in Rwanda; (D)
• Keen interest and knowledge of accountancy issues and developments in the market and worldwide. (E)
(E) = Essential and (D) = Desirable

Working Relationships:
 
• Chief Executive and other Directors – support them in the leadership, development and management of the Institute in order to achieve market objectives, targets and KPI’s;
• Educational Services staff team – lead, develop and manage team to deliver excellent services in a collaborative and resilient way;
• iCPAR Council – regular communication as and when required on professional services; 
• Other key external partners within education sector, government and the private sector to enhance and maintain partnerships as required.