Education (Youth)
Location:
Rwanda
Job title:
National Youth Coordinator
Line Manager:
International Youth Coordinator (year 1) / Country Director (years 2&3)
Aegis Trust is an INGO whose aim is to prevent crimes against humanity and who
manages Kigali Genocide Memorial. Besides managing the Memorial, Aegis Trust
has several programs including education programs, the Genocide Archive of
Rwanda, Social Enterprises and Social Programs. This is an exciting opportunity
for someone who wants to advance his/her career and has the ambition to work in
an INGO with the focus on prevention of crimes against humanity. At the moment
Aegis Trust would like to recruit qualified candidates to fulfil the National Youth Coordinator job
vacancy.
General Description:
The National Youth coordinator will work with the International Youth
Coordinator setting up and implementing a number of new peace-building youth
programmes. The role is for at least 24 months and up to 36 months, after the
first 12 months the National Coordinator will take the lead in running the
programme and will train a second national coordinator. During the first year
the work will focus on youth activities related to the 20th Commemoration of
the Rwandan Genocide and preparing and implementing the training of young
peace-builders. The following years will include coordinating an international
conference, national tours and continuing to implement peace-building training
for Rwandan Youth.
- Key
Responsibilities: - Designing
and implementing the training programme for “youth ambassadors” and “youth
champions” - Coordinating
youth activities around community visits as part of the Aegis’ education
outreach programme. - Implementing
youth activities in a coordinated schedule in the context of the 20th
commemoration activities. - Recruiting
and training a second National Youth Coordinator during year 2. - Establishing
a network and database of international youth contacts. - Developing
initial concepts for an international youth conference then coordinating
the conference. - Managing
the budget areas of youth activity to ensure there is no overspend.
and Experience
Educated to degree level with at least 2 year experience leading youth
activities. Experience working with youth in schools, universities and other
youth structures with a focus on enabling youth to be active. Fluent in
English and Kinyarwanda with the ability to speak French an advantage.
How to apply
To apply there are two options. Either leave your CV and a cover letter of
motivation at the Kigali Genocide Memorial reception, or please email a CV and
a cover letter of motivation to the Human Resource Manager at recruitment@aegistrust.org.
Deadline for receiving applications is August
15th 2013 at 5.00 pm.
Selected candidates will be notified of an interview date and will be required
to bring evidence of qualifications to the interview.
