Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator

About the organization

Rising Academies is a fast-growing education company working to improve learning outcomes across Africa. Founded in Sierra Leone in 2014, the organisation combines practical low-tech and high-tech solutions that have been shown to improve student learning at scale. Its work spans private schools, government partnerships, and services for other education providers, reaching more than 250,000 students in 1,000 schools across West and East Africa. Rising is also a Certified B Corp® and places child safeguarding at the center of its mission.

Role overview

Rising Academies is hiring a proactive and highly organized Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator for its Rwanda team. The position plays a key role in making sure devices, headsets, cabinets, and related assets are procured, moved, stored, repaired, and tracked efficiently for the AI-powered Tablet Pilot and other programs. The post is based in Kigali and reports to the Head of Programs, Rwanda.

Key duties

• Source and procure tablets, headsets, cabinets, and supporting accessories according to program requirements.
• Oversee customs clearance, storage, and delivery of materials to schools.
• Create and maintain systems for repairs, replacements, headset hygiene, and disposal of unusable items.
• Share timely progress updates with suppliers, government stakeholders, and Rising’s leadership team.
• Monitor procurement schedules, warehouse inventory, repair response times, and equipment durability.
• Train warehouse teams and school staff on correct storage, charging, and distribution practices.
• Gather durability feedback and use it to improve future procurement planning.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or a closely related function; experience in education is an advantage.
• Strong capability in inventory control, vendor management, and operational reporting.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Google Workspace, and supply chain management platforms.
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication abilities.
• Experience training or supporting non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Comfort working across cultures and presenting operational information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to adapt quickly, stay solution-focused, and perform well in fast-moving settings.
• Confidence using Microsoft tools, Google Suite, inventory systems, and Slack.
• Genuine interest in improving education quality across Africa.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position in Kigali, Rwanda. The intended start date is August 2026. Candidates should be aligned with Rising’s child protection expectations and safeguarding standards. The organisation also operates an equal opportunity hiring policy, with selection based on qualifications and without discrimination. As part of the hiring process, safeguarding questions are asked and reference checks are completed before appointment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with Rising’s global pay approach.
• Ongoing learning and development in a supportive environment focused on growth.
• The chance to contribute to an education mission with measurable impact on student outcomes.