Closing
date: 02 Feb 2016
date: 02 Feb 2016
About Global Health Corps
Global Health Corps
(GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation
of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively
recruit talented prof
(GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation
of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively
recruit talented prof
essionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and
backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations —
including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned
Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda —
working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US,
and Zambia.
GHC
is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and
expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the
expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global
health.
is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and
expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the
expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global
health.
About Placement Organization
African
Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Rwanda’s vision is “a country where God is
honored, people live together in peace and have their needs satisfied.” AEE
Rwanda focuses on the empowerment of vulnerable individuals and communities;
especially children, women, youth and HIV/AIDS affected and/or infected people.
This is done by developing capacity through the formation and strengthening of
self-help community based groups, sensitizing communities on gender and child
rights, promoting training and education of vulnerable children, and promoting
awareness, care and support for HIV/AIDS affected and/or infected individuals
and communities. AEE’s strives to strengthen institutional and governance
capacity of vulnerable communities rather than give handouts. Specific programs
include promoting inclusive quality education, early childcare and development,
economic livelihood opportunities for youth and women, water, sanitation and
hygiene (WASH), and nutrition.
Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Rwanda’s vision is “a country where God is
honored, people live together in peace and have their needs satisfied.” AEE
Rwanda focuses on the empowerment of vulnerable individuals and communities;
especially children, women, youth and HIV/AIDS affected and/or infected people.
This is done by developing capacity through the formation and strengthening of
self-help community based groups, sensitizing communities on gender and child
rights, promoting training and education of vulnerable children, and promoting
awareness, care and support for HIV/AIDS affected and/or infected individuals
and communities. AEE’s strives to strengthen institutional and governance
capacity of vulnerable communities rather than give handouts. Specific programs
include promoting inclusive quality education, early childcare and development,
economic livelihood opportunities for youth and women, water, sanitation and
hygiene (WASH), and nutrition.
Position Overview
The
Communications Officer will be based in Kigali and will be a key member of the
AEE team working to enhance the visibility of our work, within and outside of
Rwanda. The Officer will lead efforts to identify key stakeholders, develop new
communication channels to reach these individuals, and raise the profile of the
organization’s work, as well as to provide information to partners and the
public about AEE’s programming and the issues it addresses. Additionally,
alongside the full AEE Rwanda team, this individual will play a lead role in
organizing AEE Rwanda major events, including visits of development partners
and donors.
Communications Officer will be based in Kigali and will be a key member of the
AEE team working to enhance the visibility of our work, within and outside of
Rwanda. The Officer will lead efforts to identify key stakeholders, develop new
communication channels to reach these individuals, and raise the profile of the
organization’s work, as well as to provide information to partners and the
public about AEE’s programming and the issues it addresses. Additionally,
alongside the full AEE Rwanda team, this individual will play a lead role in
organizing AEE Rwanda major events, including visits of development partners
and donors.
Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement a targeted communications strategy - Build
communications channels for increasing awareness of AEE Rwanda work in
Rwanda, including traditional and new media - Support
AEE’s advocacy teams through the production of fact sheets, special
reports, and briefs that promote the welfare of the vulnerable children,
families and communities - Support
AEE’s program teams through technical support on writing and communications
projects, including publications - Regularly
update AEE Rwanda’s website and Facebook page - Provide
mentoring and capacity building support to junior communications team
members
Required Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated
experience and skills in developing communication pieces - Ability
to work with others and transfer skills - Excellent
English writing and speaking skills - Knowledge
of computer programs relevant to the role including MS Word, PowerPoint,
Publishing, Photoshop, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field (communications, public relations, etc) - Public
speaking skills
Fellowship Logistics
During
the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A
living stipend of $650/month - Housing
and utilities - Health
insurance - A
professional development grant of $600 - An
award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year - Travel
costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
*Note:
The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local
currency, as determined by the placement organization.
The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local
currency, as determined by the placement organization.
Living
and Working in Rwanda: Fellows are provided with housing and
utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the
placement organization and location within the country. Fellows placed at AEE
will be housed in a guesthouse located at the AEE Rwanda headquarters in
Kigali, an urban center in Rwanda.
and Working in Rwanda: Fellows are provided with housing and
utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the
placement organization and location within the country. Fellows placed at AEE
will be housed in a guesthouse located at the AEE Rwanda headquarters in
Kigali, an urban center in Rwanda.
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Applications
will close February 2nd, 2016.
will close February 2nd, 2016.
If
you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer
to our FAQs page at http:ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/
you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer
to our FAQs page at http:ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/
For
specific questions, direct them to applyinfo@ghcorps.org.
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