In 2013, the VSO
Rwanda Disability Programme has been awarded a three year grant from DfID
Rwanda to continue its rights based programme targeting the three core aspects
of the sector mentioned above. This is an exciting opportunity to work
with Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD), a national non-governmental
organisation established in 1989 by Deaf people themselves (both men and women)
with a view to creating unity and raising awareness of the challenges and
concerns of Deaf people in Rwanda. RNUD is operated by Deaf people themselves
and is dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities and rights of Deaf
people in all areas of life.
Rwanda Disability Programme has been awarded a three year grant from DfID
Rwanda to continue its rights based programme targeting the three core aspects
of the sector mentioned above. This is an exciting opportunity to work
with Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD), a national non-governmental
organisation established in 1989 by Deaf people themselves (both men and women)
with a view to creating unity and raising awareness of the challenges and
concerns of Deaf people in Rwanda. RNUD is operated by Deaf people themselves
and is dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities and rights of Deaf
people in all areas of life.
What does the role
involve?
involve?
- You
will work with the RNUD and support the organisation to become a strong
and influential voice for deaf people in Rwanda. Working closely with RNUD
staff and volunteers, you will: - share
your experience of ‘Deaf movements’ and organisations in other countries
so that RNUD can consider how to proceed, but adapting to the context and
culture of the Deaf communities in Rwanda. - identify
advocacy ‘asks’ and opportunities and support RNUD to carry out advocacy
activities, e.g. accompanying colleagues to meetings; advising on use of
the media etc. - facilitate
positive relationships between the Board, staff and volunteers, including using
techniques of conflict resolution - coach
RNUD on effective communication techniques in all contexts (including in
formal meetings, public meetings, all forms of news media, position
papers, use of social media etc) - promote
and support methods of transparent decision-making (planning,
communication, general management and administration procedures) - advise
on ways to unite the Deaf community and mobilise members and volunteers - supporting
RNUD’s campaign to increase the number of registered members and maintain
a membership database - work
with Deaf women to identify and act upon their priorities - supporting
the fundraising activities of RNUD.
Skills,
qualifications and experience required
qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a fluent
Sign Language user with the ability to adapt to Sign Language used in different
countries. Through your experience working within the Deaf community and Deaf
associations, you will have a good understanding of deaf culture. If you have
this type of experience working in national or local Government, then this
would be ideal. You’ll have experience advocating for the interests of Deaf
people, plus have skills in facilitation, training and coaching Deaf people.
Through your professional experience you will have developed skills in policy
analysis and have experience advising small organisations in areas of
management and administration systems. You’ll have good project preparation and
management skills and be used to networking at a high-level. You’ll be a
patient and flexible person, open to others’ opinions and views and able to
work with a range of people. You’ll be a problem solver with a practical and
proactive approach with the ability to motivate others, with experience in
conflict management. You’ll be a clear communicator, with the ability to explain
complex issues and have a flair for innovation and creativity.
Sign Language user with the ability to adapt to Sign Language used in different
countries. Through your experience working within the Deaf community and Deaf
associations, you will have a good understanding of deaf culture. If you have
this type of experience working in national or local Government, then this
would be ideal. You’ll have experience advocating for the interests of Deaf
people, plus have skills in facilitation, training and coaching Deaf people.
Through your professional experience you will have developed skills in policy
analysis and have experience advising small organisations in areas of
management and administration systems. You’ll have good project preparation and
management skills and be used to networking at a high-level. You’ll be a
patient and flexible person, open to others’ opinions and views and able to
work with a range of people. You’ll be a problem solver with a practical and
proactive approach with the ability to motivate others, with experience in
conflict management. You’ll be a clear communicator, with the ability to explain
complex issues and have a flair for innovation and creativity.
And the rest…
During your placement
you’ll be based at the RNUD office in Kigali, close to the VSO office. Kigali
is the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda, with access to good services
and amenities. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable
contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with
extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a
local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When
you return to your home country, we’ll support you to resettle.
you’ll be based at the RNUD office in Kigali, close to the VSO office. Kigali
is the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda, with access to good services
and amenities. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable
contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with
extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a
local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When
you return to your home country, we’ll support you to resettle.
Please use the
following reference on your application when you apply: RWA0269/0002/0005
following reference on your application when you apply: RWA0269/0002/0005
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are required to follow the link below to apply
candidates are required to follow the link below to apply
