The context: 

Across the developing world, more children than ever are in school – but they are not learning. A recent study estimated that less than 1% of school children in Sub-Saharan Africa attend a school where the teaching meets basic standards of quality. At Rising Academies, we’re changing that, and we want your help. Our mission is to create the best schools and the most powerful teaching and learning tools for the people that need it most. We’re one of the fastest-growing quality-focused education companies in Africa, and a Certified B Corp®. 

About us: 

Founded in Sierra Leone in 2014, we’ve spent over a decade crafting a unique blend of high-tech and low-tech learning solutions proven to dramatically improve student outcomes that elevate teaching quality at scale. 7 RCTs have shown that the students we support learn, on average, 2.4x faster each year than their peers in comparable schools.

Today, we serve more than a quarter of a million students across 1,000 schools in West and East Africa through three integrated and complimentary channels: 

• Pioneering Great-Value Private Schools: Our innovative networks of private schools deliver best-in-class results for children while developing highly scalable new technologies and approaches.
• Scalable Government Partnerships: We partner and collaborate with local and national governments across Africa to transform the quality of public school systems at scale.
• High Impact Solutions for Partners: We offer our proven high-impact solutions to other education providers and schools to improve school performance & increase outcomes. 

Our innovative approaches combine expertly designed curriculum materials, personalized learning experiences, intensive teacher coaching and actionable data for school leaders. You can learn more about our solutions here: https://www.risingacademies.com/oursolutions 

At Rising we keep the safety and well-being of our students at the heart of what we do. All Rising employees are expected to abide by the Child Protection Policy, and to share in our commitment to meeting the highest standards of safeguarding excellence and protecting children from harm.

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator to join our Rwanda team. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth procurement, distribution, and lifecycle management of devices, headsets, and cabinets for Rising’s AI‑Powered Tablet Pilot and other programs. By working closely with schools, suppliers, and partners, the Coordinator will ensure timely delivery, secure storage, and efficient maintenance of assets, while building systems that support scale across Rwanda and beyond.

The Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator will:

• Procure tablets, headsets, cabinets, and accessories in line with program needs.
• Manage customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution to schools.
• Establish repair and replacement systems, headset hygiene protocols, and waste management.
• Provide regular updates to suppliers, government counterparts, and Rising leadership.
• Track procurement timelines, warehouse stock, repair turnaround, and asset durability.
• Train warehouse and school staff on storage, charging, and distribution protocols.
• Collect and analyze durability data for devices and accessories, integrating feedback into procurement planning.

Location and reporting: 

This is a full‑time, onsite position in Kigali, Rwanda. The role reports to Rising’s Head of Programs, Rwanda.

Application deadline: 

The target start date for this role will be August 2026.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or related roles (education sector experience an advantage).
• Strong skills in inventory management, vendor coordination, and operational reporting.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Google Suite, and supply chain management systems.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Experience training and building capacity for non‑technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

About You:

• You are a skilled communicator in multicultural environments; able to document and present operational data clearly.
• You are passionate about building systems that improve education delivery.
• You have Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work independently.
• You are Solutions‑oriented and adaptable in fast‑paced environments.
• You are proactive, self‑driven, and detail‑focused.
• You are comfortable with technology (Microsoft, Google Suite, inventory tools, Slack).
• You are passionate about improving the quality of education across Africa.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We regularly benchmark our compensation against comparable businesses, social ventures and non-profits. Rising’s goal is to be transparent about salaries at all levels of the organisation and have a standard, global pay scale for all positions that is non-negotiable. 
• Continuous Development and Growth: Rising is a Certified B Corp and twice named in its “Best for the World” list. We are committed to continuous development, which is grounded in our values and a vital part of how we bring the ‘Rising Way’ to life. We provide a nurturing environment where our staff are supported with the right ongoing conversations with their managers, among teams and as an organization, to support their career growth and help us reach our goals. 
• Impact: Our students achieve learning gains 2.4 times faster than their peers in comparable schools, positioning our impact in the top 10% of global education interventions. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to this proven success.

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Rising is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status.

Rising is committed to creating a culture within the organisation, and its schools, that recognises the importance of safeguarding children and prioritising their rights and needs. We strive to uphold international safeguarding standards, and keep the safety and well-being of our students at the heart of what we do. All Rising employees are expected to abide by the Child Protection Policy, and to have the same level of commitment to protect children from harm. Safeguarding questions are part of every interview process and all Rising employees undergo reference checks before joining the organisation.