Description
Title: Rwanda External Relations Coordinator
Reports to: IMB Executive Director
Location: Rwanda
Organizational
Profile: Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization
headquartered in Boston, MA, whose mission is to provide quality health care
for the poor and marginalized in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico,
Russia, Dominican Republic, and Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing
network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries,
including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery,
training, advocacy and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the
benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of it, to se
Profile: Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization
headquartered in Boston, MA, whose mission is to provide quality health care
for the poor and marginalized in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico,
Russia, Dominican Republic, and Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing
network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries,
including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery,
training, advocacy and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the
benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of it, to se
rve as an
antidote to despair, and inspire others to do the same.
This is an
exciting time for PIH. We are taking on immense challenges, and a newfound
visibility has brought the opportunity to influence great change on the global
stage. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH
Values) of the organization to join the team.
exciting time for PIH. We are taking on immense challenges, and a newfound
visibility has brought the opportunity to influence great change on the global
stage. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH
Values) of the organization to join the team.
General
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The External Relations Coordinator reports to the IMB
Deputy Director and is a key member of the PIH team, serving as a lead external
representative for IMB and liaising the Boston-based PIH communications and
development teams. The External Relations Coordinator supervises and works in
close collaboration the External Relations Associate. The position’s primary
responsibilities include providing logistics coordination for all visitors to
IMB; serving as the in-country host for donors and other visitors; supporting
IMB external communications; and event planning and coordination.
Deputy Director and is a key member of the PIH team, serving as a lead external
representative for IMB and liaising the Boston-based PIH communications and
development teams. The External Relations Coordinator supervises and works in
close collaboration the External Relations Associate. The position’s primary
responsibilities include providing logistics coordination for all visitors to
IMB; serving as the in-country host for donors and other visitors; supporting
IMB external communications; and event planning and coordination.
Specific
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Visitor Management
- Screen requests to ensure appropriate and
manageable flow of all visitors including donors, partners,
non-Rwanda-based PIH staff, and local and international media. - Track all visitors to IMB sites and manage all
visitor logistics in coordination with Ministry of Health, IMB staff, and
hospital management. Serve as a point of contact in the field for
visitors, and accompany specific visitors for the duration of their stay. - Develop itineraries tailored to visitor interest,
give tours of IMB/MOH sites, and schedule necessary meetings with IMB
staff.
Development
- Prepare proposals and donor reports in
coordination with the Boston development team. - Assist with grant-writing and concept-note
preparation. - Support donor stewardship and ensure strong
engagement of the IMB leadership team in development activities.
Communications
- In close collaboration with the Boston-based
communications team, work with IMB colleagues to produce, collect and
curate high-quality content and photos for communications materials. - Build relationships with local media and ensure
that IMB is regularly featured in local press. - Manage social media, including the IMB Twitter
feed and submission of photos and updates for the PIH Facebook page.
Event Planning
- Serve as the primary planner and manager for
large-scale events, such as facility inaugurations and global health
training courses. - Work with Ministry of Health and IMB teams to
coordinate multi-faceted events including, but not limited to, the
organization of event agendas, guest invitations, and reception
activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; background/interest
in social science, area studies, or public health preferred. - Demonstrated experience (2 years minimum)
providing administrative or coordinative and logistics support. - Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability
to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff and spend
significant amounts of time with a wide variety of visitors, including
organizational leadership and high-level supporters. - Proven writing skills. Ability to conceptualize
and produce human interest stories, press releases, and donor-reports. - Ability to work independently and take
initiative; must be a quick learner, able to multi-task, and easily adapt
to changing circumstances. - Willingness to work irregular and long hours and
to travel frequently within Rwanda. - Interest in social justice and health care
issues.
