TERMS OF REFERENCES FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF THE PROJECT COORDINATOR.
Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a local non-governmental organization legally operating in Rwanda since 1995. RUB was created in August 1994 by visually impaired persons themselves and was officially registered in March 1995. It is registered with Rwanda Governance Board under registration number 60/05 of 16/03/1995 to work towards the improvement of the living conditions of persons with visual impairment in Rwanda.
Its activities aim at improving the living conditions of persons with visual impairment trough advocacy, promoting the education of children with visual impairment, capacity development of members and rehabilitation program/service. Since its foundation, RUB has strengthened and extended the scope of its activities by establishing branches in all 30 districts of the country. RUB envisages having a situation where all necessary services for people with visual impairment are provided as a right of the individual and hope to see education and employment opportunities as well as all other welfare services being available to those who are visually impaired like other citizens.
RUB works in partnership with Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa, which is a charitable trust based in Nairobi and delivers programs in 5 countries in E. Africa and Malawi. Our key objective is to work towards disability inclusion with a focus on those with visual impairments (VI) in INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY space bringing access to digital literacy & skills to learners with visual impairment from primary schools to institutions of higher education. KBTA provides end-to-end solutions from education to employment giving access to digital literacy & skills to the VI learners through access to multifunctional, digital assistive devices. KBTA through its partner RUB also provides full service to the VI learners through access to digital Braille content, STEM and ICT skills, user training to teachers and school-based technicians, repair services along with spare parts, tools and other learning materials. These services open the door VI youth to access higher education, define career choices and learn ICT skills. KBTA supports young VI graduates to acquire employability skills that allow them to access employment and develop their full potential in adulthood.
RUB in partnership with KBTA, is looking to bring to their team a dynamic Project Coordinator who will implement programs that support RUB and KBTAs mission for children and youth with visual impairments. The Project Coordinator will work within the program team at RUB with the support of the program Officer – Partner Countries at the KBTA’s head office in Nairobi.
Job Title: |
PROJECT COORDINATOR |
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Location: |
RUB head office in Kigali |
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Reporting To: |
The Executive Director – RUB, with a dotted line to Program Officer Partner Countries at KBTA |
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Contract Period |
1 year renewable subject to availability of funds. |
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Probation Period: |
6 Months |
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Required Qualifications, Experience |
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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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PROGRAM |
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Program planning, implementation and delivery of programs, technical coordination, advocacy, monitoring field visits & communication including report writing |
60% Time Allocation |
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This role entails continuous implementation, monitoring and timely reporting on all RUB/KBTA’s programs and engagement with all stakeholders in the country. These include but are not limited to:
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Program Monitoring and Evaluation
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30% Time Allocation |
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Administrative & other duties |
10% Time Allocation |
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These may include but not limited to:
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Required Skills for this position |
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Skills needed to deliver quality results within set timeframes, including:
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APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE
All interested candidates should send their motivation letters and resume in sealed envelopes and marked “Application for the position of project coordinator’’ and addressed to the Executive Director of RUB. Applicants are encouraged to submit their hard copy application documents to RUB office not later than Thursday 12 September, 2024, 4pm.
Only hard copies will be accepted and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. In case you do not hear from us within 10 days after the application closing deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
No unsolicited communications from applicants will be accepted before or during the recruitment process and any queries relating to this application should be directed to rubura1994@gmail.com.
RUB is encouraging and will give the priority to competent persons with disabilities who will apply.
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Dr. Donatilla KANIMBA
Executive Director, RUB