School Principal – SOS Kigali Technical High School

JOB OPPORTUNITY: 

Position: School Principal – SOS Kigali Technical High School

Vacant Position: One (1)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Duty Station: Kigali

Reports to: Education Operations Manager

Application Deadline: 2nd August 2026

About Impactful Solutions Rwanda (ISR-CBC)

Impactful Solutions Rwanda (ISR-CBC) is a registered social business established by SOS Children's Villages Rwanda to oversee and operate its income-generating and service delivery enterprises, including schools, a training center, guest houses, bakery, farms and events management services. Established in December 2025 and headquartered in Kacyiru, Gasabo District, Kigali, ISR-CBC is committed to operational excellence, financial sustainability and creating lasting social impact.

As the social business company tasked with managing SOS Children's Villages Rwanda schools, ISR-CBC is guided by the vision "Where Children Thrive and Communities Rise." The organization is dedicated to delivering quality, inclusive and sustainable education that equips children and young people with the knowledge, skills, values and competencies needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

ISR-CBC empowers communities through education, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovative social business solutions that promote self-reliance, economic opportunity and sustainable community development.

To strengthen leadership at SOS Kigali Technical High School, ISR-CBC invites applications from qualified, dynamic, and visionary professionals for the position of School Principal.

Job Purpose

The School Principal is the chief academic and administrative leader of SOS Kigali Technical High School and is accountable for the overall performance, growth and sustainability of the school.

The School Principal will deliver visionary leadership to deliver excellence in teaching and learning, strengthen technical education, promote English as the language of communication and instruction, ensure compliance with national education standards and position the school as a nationally recognized center of excellence in technical and secondary education.

The role is also tasked with improving learner outcomes, developing high-performing staff, expanding relevant technical programs, building strategic partnerships and increasing the school's financial sustainability through prudent resource management, enrolment growth, approved income-generating initiatives and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• deliver strategic leadership and execute the school's strategic plan.
• guide continuous school improvement through innovation, accountability and data-driven decision-making.
• Promote a culture of excellence, professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Position the school among Rwanda's leading technical secondary schools.

Academic and Instructional Leadership

• Ensure effective implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum.
• guide excellence in Ordinary Level and Advanced Level ICT programs.
• track teaching quality through lesson observations, coaching and academic reviews.
• enhance learner achievement through assessment analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Education and Innovation

• Expand technical education programs in response to labor market demands.
• guide development of new accredited technical programs.
• Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, research and project-based learning.
• Strengthen industry partnerships to assist internships and graduate employability.

Staff Leadership and Performance Management

• Participate in recruitment, supervision, mentorship, and development of high-performing staff.
• execute performance management systems with measurable annual targets.
• perform classroom observations and assist professional development.
• Foster teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Student Welfare and School Culture

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, child-friendly learning environment.
• Promote safeguarding, discipline, guidance and counselling.
• Encourage student leadership, innovation, sports and co-curricular activities.
• keep high student attendance, retention and positive behavior.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education, NESA, RTB and organizational standards.
• organize school inspection readiness and quality assurance processes.
• execute inspection and audit recommendations within agreed timelines.
• keep high standards of governance, safeguarding and risk management.

Financial Management and Institutional Sustainability

• produce and oversee the school's annual budget.
• Ensure efficient, transparent and accountable utilization of financial and physical resources.
• execute cost optimization measures while maintaining education quality.
• Increase student enrolment through strategic marketing and community engagement.
• create and execute approved income-generating initiatives.
• Build strategic partnerships and mobilize resources to assist school growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build productive partnerships with government institutions, industries, higher learning institutions, development partners, alumni, parents and the community.
• Promote strong communication and stakeholder engagement to assist school development.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A master’s degree in education, Educational Leadership, School Management, Technical Education, ICT Education, or a related field.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.

Professional training in Educational Leadership will be an added advantage.

Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in secondary or technical education.
• At least five (5) years in a senior school leadership position.
• Proven success in improving academic performance and leading institutional growth.
• Experience in TVET or technical education is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strategic and visionary leadership
• Instructional leadership
• Curriculum implementation and innovation
• School improvement and change management
• Financial and resource management
• Business development and partnership building
• Performance management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Digital literacy and ICT leadership
• Excellent English communication skills
• Child safeguarding and protection
• Integrity, accountability, professionalism, and results orientation

Annual Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve measurable annual results, including:

• Outstanding national examination performance.
• Student enrolment growth.
• Increased internally generated revenue by at least 20% annually through enrolment growth, approved income-generating initiatives, strategic partnerships, and expanded technical training opportunities.
• Reduced operational costs through efficient resource utilization.
• Improved NESA inspection ratings.
• Expansion of industry partnerships and accredited technical programs.
• Full compliance with safeguarding, financial and procurement policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• An application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates;
• Three (3) traceable professional references.

Applications should be sent to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org. Please indicate "Application for School Principal – SOS Kigali Technical High School" in the subject line of your email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Child Safeguarding Statement

Impactful Solutions Rwanda (ISR-CBC) is committed to safeguarding children and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and all forms of misconduct. Recruitment decisions include rigorous background checks, police clearance, reference verification, and assessment of candidates' commitment to safeguarding and organizational values.

Done at Kigali on 22nd July 2026

George Gakuba
Managing Director