Radio La Benevolencija (RLB) Co-facilitator for the Arts Workshop Job Vacancy in Rwanda

Position: Co-facilitator for the arts workshop
Main tasks: Assistance to the RPEP Outreach
Coordinator in community arts workshops
Location: Kigali with travels around the country
Length of contract: 7 days per
outreach activity between February 2015 until
June 2016
Preferred starting date: 22nd of
February 2015
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Background:

Radio La Benevolencija (RLB) is a Dutch
non-governmental organization working in Rwanda since 2004. The central mission
of the organization is to empower groups and individuals that form the target
of hate speech and ensuing acts, and to strengthen the population as a whole.
Since July 2013, RLB has been a consortium partner in the Rwanda Peace
Education Programme (RPEP), aimed at addressing community cohesion by providing
an opportunity for the local community to re-engage with each other on a cross
community basis, and bring people together to forge new links and promote
positive relations. The project is funded by the Swedish International

Development Corporation. !!
Purpose of the position:
The vision of RPEP is to promote social cohesion, critical
thinking and positive values in order to enhance sustainable peace. RLB, in
partnership with other peace building organizations, has jointly developed an
educational program comprising a number of activities such as teacher
trainings, community and youth debates, school debates and community arts
workshops, all delivered over a course of three weeks in locations around the
country. RLB is looking for a Co-facilitator consultant for 12 arts workshops who
will support the RPEP Outreach Coordinator, by helping to mobilize
participants, co-facilitate creative workshop sessions and help participants
prepare for arts performances developed by them over the course of the
workshop.
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Main tasks and responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the RPEP Outreach
Coordinator, the Co-facilitator will have the responsibility to:
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Collaborate in
reviewing and updating tools for the community arts workshops within  RPEP;
·        
In collaboration with
the RPEP Outreach Coordinator prepare for and co-facilitate the community arts
workshops based on a strong understanding of RLB methodologies, with the aim of
building agents of change in the community;
·        
In close
collaboration with the RPEP Outreach Coordinator, help arts workshop
participants prepare for artistic performances at the end of each community
arts workshop;
·        
Develop and write
programming reports, if required;
·        
Collaborate in
creating and maintaining dynamic working relationships with state officials and
heads of technical services in the areas of intervention;
·        
Work closely with the
RPEP Outreach Coordinator in carrying out periodic follow-up visits to
locations where arts workshops have been conducted in the past;
·        
Perform any other
duties at the request of her/his supervisors.
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Essential requirements:
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Be a citizen of
Rwanda;
·        
Hold a tertiary
degree in Social Development, Social Science, Communication, Psychology or
other similar field;
·        
Have at least three
years of work experience in animating creative, artistic workshops and
performances. Experience in community education, behaviour change and conflict
transformation trainings is a strong asset;
·        
Have proven
experience in carrying out outreach fieldwork in Kinyarwanda. Be able to
facilitate participatory discussions in groups from various backgrounds;
·        
Be able to work in a
team and under pressure;
·        
Have written and
spoken fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. The mastery of all three
languages is an asset;
·        
Have the ability to
draft field activity reports;
·        
Have leadership
skills and be professional;
·        
Be computer literate
and able to work with MS Office programs.
·        
Be dynamic, flexible
and open to feedback.
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Desirable skills and experience:
• Have knowledge in delivering training using
different participatory methods
• Prior experience in peace building, conflict
resolution, trauma and counseling
• Experience of working with different categories of
community members (youth, authorities, civil society, etc).
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Application procedure:
STARTING DATE:
• The successful candidate for this position shall start on 22nd of
February 2015.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
• Letter of interest to the Head of
Mission La Benevolencija Rwanda;
• Summarised/updated CV with names of
three professional references (+function, email address
and telephone contact);
• Copies of diplomas, certificates of
service and copy of an identity document.
SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATION:
Please submit your application by email
to:
rlb.recruitment@gmail.com or by post to: the Bureau of
Radio Benevolencija Humanitarian Tools Foundation located in Kigali, Kimihurura:
KG 676 ST KIMIHURURA N°24 / Gasabo District;
NB:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for an interview;
Deadline for applications: 17th of
February 2015.
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