RWANDA
UNION OF THE BLIND
UNION OF THE BLIND
UNION RWANDAISE DES AVEUGLES
P.O.Box 1527 Kigali-Rwanda
Tel: (250)788 856 671 / (250) 788 304 490
E-mail: info@rub-ura.org, donakanimba@gmail.com
Website: www.rub-ura.org
JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Rwanda
Union of the Blind (RUB) is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out a
baseline survey on the living conditions of people with visual impairment in
six districts of the country. The objective of this activity is to gather
information on the situation and life condition of people with visual
impairment in 6 districts of the country (Nyaruguru, Rutsiro, Kayonza,
Nyagatare, Kirehe and Gicumbi).
Union of the Blind (RUB) is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out a
baseline survey on the living conditions of people with visual impairment in
six districts of the country. The objective of this activity is to gather
information on the situation and life condition of people with visual
impairment in 6 districts of the country (Nyaruguru, Rutsiro, Kayonza,
Nyagatare, Kirehe and Gicumbi).
- Background
of RUB
Rwanda
Union of the Blind (RUB) is a non-profit making organization established in
August 1994, one month after the end of the Genocide against the Tutsi. It was
launched in the Official Gazette in March 1995. RUB is dedicated to the
improvement of the living conditions of blind people in Rwanda through advocacy
work.
Union of the Blind (RUB) is a non-profit making organization established in
August 1994, one month after the end of the Genocide against the Tutsi. It was
launched in the Official Gazette in March 1995. RUB is dedicated to the
improvement of the living conditions of blind people in Rwanda through advocacy
work.
Currently,
Rwanda Union of the Blind has 57 well-established branches in 27 out of the 30
districts of the country. It has about 2500 members across the country.
Though it’s important to become a member of RUB, it is not an obligation. All
these branches, including its headquarter in Kigali City, Nyarugenge District
in Muhima sector, are administered by visually impaired people themselves. RUB
mainly focus on advocacy to improve the lives of people with visual impairment.
Rwanda Union of the Blind has 57 well-established branches in 27 out of the 30
districts of the country. It has about 2500 members across the country.
Though it’s important to become a member of RUB, it is not an obligation. All
these branches, including its headquarter in Kigali City, Nyarugenge District
in Muhima sector, are administered by visually impaired people themselves. RUB
mainly focus on advocacy to improve the lives of people with visual impairment.
RUB
is a member of the National Union of Disabilities Organizations of Rwanda
(NUDOR). It is also affiliated to the African Union of the Blind (AFUB) and the
World Blind Union (WBU).
is a member of the National Union of Disabilities Organizations of Rwanda
(NUDOR). It is also affiliated to the African Union of the Blind (AFUB) and the
World Blind Union (WBU).
- Baseline
purpose and scope
RUB
is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out the baseline study for the purpose
of gathering information on the situation and living condition of people with
visual impairment in the above mentioned districts. The survey will be based on
2 key priority areas which are: 1. Social and economic situation for people with
visual impairment, 2. Education of children and young people with visual
impairment in Rwanda.
is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out the baseline study for the purpose
of gathering information on the situation and living condition of people with
visual impairment in the above mentioned districts. The survey will be based on
2 key priority areas which are: 1. Social and economic situation for people with
visual impairment, 2. Education of children and young people with visual
impairment in Rwanda.
The
data collected will be both qualitative and quantitative in nature, and it will
help RUB to design a new strategic plan and advocacy work. Furthermore, the
survey will be conducted in collaboration with Rwanda Union of the Blind
(RUB).
data collected will be both qualitative and quantitative in nature, and it will
help RUB to design a new strategic plan and advocacy work. Furthermore, the
survey will be conducted in collaboration with Rwanda Union of the Blind
(RUB).
- Data
Utilization
In
conducting the baseline survey, the consultant will have the following point in
mind:
conducting the baseline survey, the consultant will have the following point in
mind:
- Provide
a clear guidance and recommendations on ways to strengthen on-going
monitoring of the project to maximize learning and adjust/improve the
project design, logic of intervention and monitoring indicators, if
necessary - Provide
the donor and other different stakeholders involved in the living
condition of people with visual impairment with accurate and reliable
information which will also be used in advocacy activities.
- Through
the process of research and involvement in data collection, provide
project field staff with an in-depth understanding of the life condition
of persons with visual impairment in 6 districts. - The
consultant shall provide the quantitative and qualitative information and
draw out leanings. - Provide
a report in English language.
- Tasks
and suggested timeframe
Tasks
Suggested
timeframe
timeframe
a.
Inception meeting with the Executive director and other relevant staff and a
review of key background and project documents.
Inception meeting with the Executive director and other relevant staff and a
review of key background and project documents.
1
day
day
b.
Develop the baseline’ questionnaires and submit it to RUB for
consideration.
Develop the baseline’ questionnaires and submit it to RUB for
consideration.
2days
c.
Field visits to RUB branches from 6 districts and meeting with some other
persons with visual impairment.
Field visits to RUB branches from 6 districts and meeting with some other
persons with visual impairment.
8
days
days
d.
collection of data and reporting
collection of data and reporting
5
days
days
e.
presentation meeting and debrief with RUB staff and board members.
presentation meeting and debrief with RUB staff and board members.
1
day
day
- Validation
meeting
1
day
day
Suggested
total
total
18working
days
days
- Skills
and qualifications
The
ideal consultant should meet the following criteria:
ideal consultant should meet the following criteria:
- Masters
or university degree in Sociology, Management, Psychology and community/
rule development or other related fields in a recognized university. - Having
experience of at least three (3) years in carrying out similar surveys. - Familiarity
with people with disability and government policies - Skills
in data collection or research. - Fluent
in Kinyarwanda and English languages (the report will be presented in
English) - Three
referees.
- Application
process and timeline
The
interested consultants should send hard copies to apply by submitting both
technical and financial proposals, along with a cover letter, CV and other
documents supporting their capacity to conduct the study, not later than 18th
May, 2016. All the applications should be addressed to the Executive Director
of RUB.
interested consultants should send hard copies to apply by submitting both
technical and financial proposals, along with a cover letter, CV and other
documents supporting their capacity to conduct the study, not later than 18th
May, 2016. All the applications should be addressed to the Executive Director
of RUB.
Note:
Electronic
documents will not be accepted.
Electronic
documents will not be accepted.
PHYSICAL
ADDRESS OF THE OFFICE:
ADDRESS OF THE OFFICE:
Rwanda
Union of the Blind (RUB)
Union of the Blind (RUB)
P
o.box: 1527 kigali
o.box: 1527 kigali
Telephone:
+250788856671
+250788856671
Muhima
Sector – Poids lourds road
Sector – Poids lourds road
Opposite
the Association des chauffeurs des poids lourds au Rwanda.
the Association des chauffeurs des poids lourds au Rwanda.
Donatilla
Kanimba
Kanimba
RUB
Executive Director
Executive Director
