Ref.
2026/ETSRELPCTICADM/15913
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Estimated budget
CV and narrative on the understranding of the the ToRs
Activity sectors
Vocational training, Integration, Employment
Deadline date
2026/08/10 23:55
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
4 months
Expert to strengthen RP English lecturers’ practical capacity to implement CEFR and develop modules (M/W)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP - RWANDA
Published on : 2026/07/28
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
RWANDA
KIGALI
Mission description
The main objective of this assignment is to strengthen CEFR-aligned English language teaching at Rwanda Polytechnic by building lecturers' capacity to effectively implement the CEFR approach and by developing a structured English Bridge Module that enables students below the A2 proficiency level to achieve the minimum language competence required for successful study in TVET programmes
The specific objectives of the assignment are to:
▪ Assess participating lecturers’ existing knowledge, skills and practices related to the CEFR in order to identify their capacity-building needs
▪ Strengthen lecturers' capacity to implement the CEFR through curriculum alignment, learner-centred teaching, assessment, and learner progress monitoring Develop a practical and context-appropriate English Bridge Module for students whose English proficiency is below CEFR Level A2, including appropriate teaching, assessment and learner-progress monitoring tools
Project or context description
The Government of Rwanda and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed 5 years grant/loan agreements on 8th March 2023 to implement AFTER II Project (Appui à la Formation Technique et l'Emploi au Rwanda). AFTER Il aims to improve technical and vocational education and learning conditions in order to strengthen the skills of youth in line with labor market requirements.
Project management will be provided by two contracting authorities: Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) for IPRC-related interventions, and Rwanda TV ET Board (RTB) for TVET schools-related interventions, through their respective Single Projects Implementation Unit (SPIU).
Expertise France will provide technical assistance to the project implementation. Short and long-term expertise are mobilized on the basis of a technical offer validated by AFD, with the agreement of the Rwandan party.
Required profile
The expert should have:
• A master’s degree in English language teaching, applied linguistics, TESOL, language education or a related field
• At least five years of professional experience in English language teaching or teacher/lecturer training
• Experience in applying the CEFR to English teaching, module alignment and language assessment
• Experience in conducting CEFR-related capacity building for English teachers or lecturers
• Experience in developing English bridge, foundation or remedial modules
• Evidence of at least two similar assignments successfully completed
• Experience working with higher education institutions will be an added advantage
• Prior experience working in sub-Saharan Africa, and in Rwanda or the East African region in particular, is highly desirable
Additional information
In order to accomplish his/her mission, the expert will work under the supervision of Rwanda Polytechnic and the Expertise France component manager
Through the AFTER 2 project funds, Expertise France will provide technical and coordination support, as well as covering all the costs related to this assignment
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
Deadline for application : 2026/08/10 23:55
File(s) attached : AFTER II_ToR_English Expert_16 07 2026 VF.pdf
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.