Wanted
Exceptional professionals with 3-5 years of work
experience to lead external relations for a growing program
experience to lead external relations for a growing program
Job Location
Ndera, Gasabo District with travel as needed
Duration: Long-term
commitment, full-time job
Organization Description
Gardens for Health is an international NGO that
works in partnership with health centers to integrate agriculture and health
education into the prevention and treatment of malnutrition.
works in partnership with health centers to integrate agriculture and health
education into the prevention and treatment of malnutrition.
Job Description
The Government Relations Officer will manage
relationships with local authorities and with districts in which Gardens for
Health works and serve as a local ambassador for the program. They will manage
the reporting and data sharing systems.
relationships with local authorities and with districts in which Gardens for
Health works and serve as a local ambassador for the program. They will manage
the reporting and data sharing systems.
Responsibilities
The Government Relations Officer’s responsibilities
include:
include:
- Meet regularly with district, sector and
health center leaders to share progress and plans - Work with district, sector and health center
leaders to coordinate district-wide initiatives - Support relevant team members in District
Plans to Eliminate Malnutrition in districts in which GHI works - Develop regular reports in Kinyarwanda and
English for both internal and external use - Manage the Memorandums of Understanding with
health center partners - Support the Country Director and Training and
Outreach Manager in developing and executing initiatives in partnership
with other NGOs and/or multi-national funders
Desired Skills and Experience
- University Degree
- Excellent English, French, and Kinyarwanda
- Advanced Excel proficiency, and significant
experience working with data - Experience working in the health system —
experience at the health center level is preferred - Experience working with local government
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills - Ability to work independently and
collaboratively - Organizational skills arid attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- “Umutima Mwiza”
Compensation and Benefits
Modest salary to start with raises based on
performance. Health insurance
performance. Health insurance
Preferred Start: Date February 2014
To Apply
Email a cover letter, resume and the contact
information for 2 references who can speak to your work experience to jobs@gardensforhealth.org (Subject
line: Government Relations Officer). The end date for receiving submissions
will be, 7 February 2014.
information for 2 references who can speak to your work experience to jobs@gardensforhealth.org (Subject
line: Government Relations Officer). The end date for receiving submissions
will be, 7 February 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted