LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda
Length of placement: 3 months
Tentative start date: September 2011
About CUSO-VSO
CUSO-VSO is a non-profit development agency that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America’s leading international development organizations that works through volunteers.
About the partner
The Umbrella of People with Disabilities in the Fight against HIV and AIDS (UPHLS) in Rwanda, advocate for the rights of people with impairments whether they be physical, sensory, mental or intellectual. They are a small non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kigali, Rwanda operating nationwide since 2006.
UPHLS works in a number of ways. Firstly through advocacy, informing government and people with disabilities or Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) about their rights and lobbying the government and institutions to mainstream the needs of disabled people. They coordinate activities ensuring that beneficiaries have access to health services such as HIV prevention information, HIV testing and counselling and follow up treatment. UPHLS recognizes that it isn’t just health services that PWDs need but also livelihoods. UPHLS looks at the problem holistically and plans to coordinate income generation work for PWDs
the VOLUNTEER’s ROLE
• Carry out a needs analysis of Disabled Person Organizations (DPO’s) to establish baselines and identify key areas needing support
• Produce resources for use by partners e.g. concept paper and budget templates, fundraising guidance, ‘How To…’ guidance related to resource mobilisation.
• Develop the capacity of individuals and organisations through coaching and mentoring in skills and systems in areas such as:
• Identifying potential donors
• Researching funding opportunities
• Writing concept papers and full proposals
• Building budgets
• Networking with potential donors and seeking sponsorship
• Meeting reporting requirements
• Support any funding application processes underway at the time of the placement
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential qualifications for this volunteer placement:
Professional:
• University degree in relevant field
• Minimum two to five years of experience working in fundraising
• Experience of working with small/local non-governmental organizations
• Training and coaching skills
• Basic French (Level 2)
Personal Qualities:
• Flexible and adaptable
• Innovative and creative when working with community groups
• Sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities
• An active and practical approach
• A confident person who will be able to work independently
• A sensitive and good communicator able to work with a range of people
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:
• Attendance at a CUSO-VSO assessment day (candidates are expected to cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs).
• Travel and accommodation costs associated with five day pre-departure training course held in Ottawa.
• Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency).
• Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and health insurance.
• Accommodation while overseas.
• A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed.
• Quarterly payments to support you in your placement
application process
Please apply online at http://www.cuso-vso.org/volunteer/apply-online/ , quoting referral code RWA0268/4/1 and the name of the placement.
