Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has partnered with the Government of
Rwanda to strengthen the health system and support poverty reduction
initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005. PIH/IMB is seeking outstanding
candidates for the following position. Further details, including full job
descriptions, can be found at PIH/ IMB Offices in Kigali/Kacyiru-Sud (between
World Vision and Intersec Security) or Rwinkwavu (Kayonza District).
Position Title: External Relations Associate
Reports to: External Relations Coordinator (ERC)
Location: Rwinkwavu, Kayonza-Rwanda
Responsibilities:
I. Visitor Management
• Under the supervision of the ERC, screen and manage visit requests.
• Assist ERC in tracking all visitors to IMB sites: maintain regularly updated
visitor calendar, send biweekly comings/goings report.
• Manage all visitor logistics.
• Under the supervision of the ERC, develop and plan itineraries tailored to
visitor interest.
• At times, host visitors: give tours of IMB sites; accompany visitors to meals
and tourist spots.
II. Communications
• Work with the ERC and Boston communications team to gather content for
communications.
• Gather patient stories and photographs for archives and communications
materials.
• Help research and write one story per month on exciting IMB initiatives for
the website.
• Build relationships with local media; help ensure one story per month is
featured in local media.
• Gather information for bi-weekly Rwanda updates to Boston staff and monthly
internal updates.
• Tweet at least once per day on the IMB Twitter account.
Requirements for the position:
• Bachelor´s Degree required; background/interest in communications, social
science, area studies or public health preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing coordinative logistics support in an office
setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to interact confidently with
visitors.
• Superior writing and communications skills.
• Cross-cultural communication and business experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for global health; interest in social justice and health care
issues.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation; demonstrated maturity
and good judgment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• English language skills required. French and/or Kinyarwanda preferred.
• Photography skills strongly desired.
Application details:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letters,
updated curriculum vitae with 3 referees, and academic transcripts to the
Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima Head Office in Rwinkwavu or the Liaison
Office in Kigali, located in Kacyiru Sud between World Vision and Intersec
Security.
Please address applications to the Executive Director. The deadline for
submission is Wednesday, 26th June, 2013.
Resources at 0788501252.
