Lead, AI and EdTech

Rising Academy Network

full-time

Posted on: 9/19/2025

Origin: • 🇷🇼 Rwanda

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Senior

About the role

Provide technical leadership on the deployment and integration of AI-powered learning tools for the AI-Powered Tablet-Based Learning Programme
Design and co-deliver teacher training modules and provide ongoing technical support to teachers
Troubleshoot tool-related challenges in collaboration with Rising’s Digital Team and vendors
Work with the MEL team to analyse usage data and generate actionable insights for improvement
Represent Rising in national EdTech and AI forums and build partnerships with local and global EdTech actors
Collaborate with government stakeholders (MINEDUC, REB) to align with policy, curriculum, and ICT strategy
Contribute to pilot documentation, reporting, and recommendations for government-led scale-up
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and responsible AI standards
Report to the Head of Programs and work closely with Digital, MEL, Operations teams, and the global CTO
Oversee classroom integration, teacher training, and evidence generation for potential system-wide adoption and scale-up

Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in EdTech, ICT4D, or AI in education
Demonstrated success implementing technology projects in schools
Experience engaging government stakeholders on education or technology policy
Strong technical skills in EdTech platforms, AI tools, and data analysis
Familiarity with responsible AI, data privacy, and safeguarding in education
Master’s degree in Education Technology, ICT, Data Science, or related field (Bachelor’s with strong experience will be considered)
Skilled communicator able to build strong relationships with government, schools, and communities
Data-driven with ability to use evidence to guide decisions and improve impact
Passionate about educational innovation and bringing AI solutions to underserved learners
Proactive, adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance vision with delivery
Leadership qualities promoting accountability, quality, and professionalism
Creative problem-solver who finds practical solutions and continuously improves processes
Collaborative and culturally sensitive, with a deep understanding of Rwanda’s education context