20 Job Positions at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

20 Job Positions at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Acquisition & Technical Librarian at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Participation to the development of national library acquisition mechanisms and strategy and ensure their implementation,
• Develop, implement and disseminate the National Library Services collection development policy, guidelines, plans and procedures;
• Develop and update reference collections of international standards, conventions, guidelines, as well as national laws and regulations on archives and library management;
• Develop the National Library as a documented and comprehensive permanent memory of Rwanda’s past and present;
• Set up an information tracking tool on publications to ensure their availability and the best price; record the selected titles in the acquisition database; present the selected list to the national library services unit for validation;
• Participate in national, regional and international professional meetings on library collection development and acquisition;
• Weeding library materials not selected for donation to other libraries;
• Plan, establish the collections budget to be approved by the deputy director general and monitor its distribution according National Library Services priorities;
• Produce a quarterly statistical report of the acquisitions.

2. Implementation of professional library technical services according to international standards.
• Develop, implement and disseminate policies, procedures and international standards for the processing of library materials;
• Describe, classify and index the library materials according to International Standards, National Library Services procedures and the National authority files;
• Work with the Technical Services Archivist and the National Bibliography Officer to develop and maintain the National Authority File;
• Supervise technical services internees and volunteers work and integration;
• Produce a quarterly statistical report of treatment process;
• Participate in national, regional and international professional meetings and virtual professional communities on library technical services and the development of authority lists;
• Perform related work at the request of her/his supervisor.

Director of National Library Services Unit at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Coordination of activities and supervision of staff of the unit,
 Implement the mission and the goals of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy with regard of Library Services;
 Coordinate and supervise the execution of the activities of the unit of library services;
 Develops long-range planning for National library services, including programs and services, organization, staffing, budgeting, building and public relations;
 Coordinate awareness-raising and promotion activities on library activities;
 Develop strategies to improve the management of the human resources of the unit, in particular with regard to the recruitment, training and retention of highly qualified and experienced staff;
 Analyze and recommend major library policies and programs to the Deputy Director general in regards to services and systems, including public policies, infrastructure, library collections, finance, technology and public relations;
 Coordinate day to day management of the National library services including the National Library;
 Coordinates preparation of all major reports, proposals, contracts, or grants and communications related to the National Library Services;

2. Coordination of the implementation of plans, strategies and projects and evaluation of results,
 Coordinate the implementation of the strategic orientations merging the national archives services and the national library services in permanent cultural heritage and collective memory of the nation as well as in the supreme center of knowledge on Rwanda, its citizens and the history of its governance;
 Assess library service needs of the country and implement programs to meet those needs.
 Coordinate the promotion of library services delivery to the population.
 Develop a risk management plan for libraries.
 Develop a resources mobilization strategy for book industry

3. Coordination of the implementation and application of national laws, policies, regulations, strategies and international standards,
 Supervise and monitor compliance of all different library categories relating to the national and international standards and guidelines on library services development;

 Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant national policies, guidelines, programs and strategies related to library services development;
 Supervise and implement relevant national policies and programs related to reading and writing;
 Coordinate the implementation of the legal deposit system, assigning of the international standards Numbers for publications as well as the publishing of the Annual and other bibliographies.

4. Promotion of professionalism in the fields of libraries, documentation and contribution to research activities in the field of libraries,
 Promote professional associations of documentarists and librarians and consequently report on implementation of specific academic programs;
 Develop and implement a continuing education plan for department staff, based on the performance needs of the department and update it regularly;
 Supervise the professional workshops, trainings, congresses, seminars;
 Develop internship programs;
 Contribute to researches in library and information fields.

5. Provide advice to the management on library matters.
 Work with a wide range of stakeholders, enhance professional associations in Rwanda and internationally, to develop and promote the professions of librarians and documentarists in Rwanda, Africa and the world.

 

Reference, Access and Circulation Archivist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Interpretation and assessment of the user’s specific information needs and recommend suitable resources,
 Conduct efficient reference interviews to determine information need and best sources to use;
 Prepare, maintain and update reference tools such as finding aids, manuals and forms to facilitate research sites;
 Configure, run the service, “ ask the reference archivist ” and forward requests for other services;
 Maintaining Community notice boards, including ensuring material complies with guidelines and is current and returning material as requested.

2. Provide effective reference and advisory services on National Archives,
 Respond to inquiries received through social media, email, phone and person and keep statistics;
 Provide assistance and instruction to the users on archives materials;
 Carry out on a regular basis user needs survey to ensure planning is user responsive;
 Update and disseminate statistics on reference service use and satisfaction, for National Archives collections.

3. Ensure awareness on National Archives
 Plan and publicize the services, events and news of the National Archives of Rwanda and assess their impact;
 In collaboration with outreach archivist, promote the National collections through tours, open days, content production for the website and exhibitions;
 Keep current on new archival materials of National Archives collection;
 Assist with event promotion using social media broadcast, print, publicity, displays and other activities of public interest.

Acquisition & Technical Services Archivist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Participation to the development of National Archives acquisition mechanisms and strategy and ensure their implementation,
 Elaborate and implement policies, guidelines, plans and procedures to guide the acquisition process of the National Archives, and disseminate them through the website;
 Develop the National Archives as a permanent comprehensive memory, past and present, of the Rwandan state and government and their institutions,
 Elaborate, update the national accession form and disseminate through the website;
 Receive archives transferred from the institutions and verify them according to the guidelines and national accession form;
 Register the selected archives to keep in the National Archives Services;
 In collaboration with the director of National Archives Services unit, conduct appraisal of incoming archives donations according to the established guidelines;
 Participate in national, regional and international professional meetings on archives collection development and acquisition;
 Produce a quarterly statistical report of the acquisitions process and disseminate them on website.

2. Implementation of professional archives technical services according to international standards.
 Implement policies and procedures on technical services and disseminate them through the website,
 Implement the international Standards for archives processing,
 Describe, classify and index the National Archives materials according to International Standards , Archives Description rules and the national authority files,
 Participate with the technical services librarian and the national bibliography officer to develop and maintain the national authority files of events, people and places to be used for the process treatment of archives and library materials,
 Supervise technical services of interns and volunteers work and integration,
 Provide a support of technical services to archives services in the country when needed,
 Produce a quarterly statistical report of treatment process.

Director of National Library Services Unit at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Coordination of activities and supervision of staff of the unit,
 Implement the mission and the goals of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy with regard of Library Services;
 Coordinate and supervise the execution of the activities of the unit of library services;
 Develops long-range planning for National library services, including programs and services, organization, staffing, budgeting, building and public relations;
 Coordinate awareness-raising and promotion activities on library activities;
 Develop strategies to improve the management of the human resources of the unit, in particular with regard to the recruitment, training and retention of highly qualified and experienced staff;
 Analyze and recommend major library policies and programs to the Deputy Director general in regards to services and systems, including public policies, infrastructure, library collections, finance, technology and public relations;
 Coordinate day to day management of the National library services including the National Library;
 Coordinates preparation of all major reports, proposals, contracts, or grants and communications related to the National Library Services;

2. Coordination of the implementation of plans, strategies and projects and evaluation of results,
 Coordinate the implementation of the strategic orientations merging the national archives services and the national library services in permanent cultural heritage and collective memory of the nation as well as in the supreme center of knowledge on Rwanda, its citizens and the history of its governance;
 Assess library service needs of the country and implement programs to meet those needs.
 Coordinate the promotion of library services delivery to the population.
 Develop a risk management plan for libraries.
 Develop a resources mobilization strategy for book industry

3. Coordination of the implementation and application of national laws, policies, regulations, strategies and international standards,
 Supervise and monitor compliance of all different library categories relating to the national and international standards and guidelines on library services development;

 Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant national policies, guidelines, programs and strategies related to library services development;
 Supervise and implement relevant national policies and programs related to reading and writing;
 Coordinate the implementation of the legal deposit system, assigning of the international standards Numbers for publications as well as the publishing of the Annual and other bibliographies.

4. Promotion of professionalism in the fields of libraries, documentation and contribution to research activities in the field of libraries,
 Promote professional associations of documentarists and librarians and consequently report on implementation of specific academic programs;
 Develop and implement a continuing education plan for department staff, based on the performance needs of the department and update it regularly;
 Supervise the professional workshops, trainings, congresses, seminars;
 Develop internship programs;
 Contribute to researches in library and information fields.

5. Provide advice to the management on library matters.
 Work with a wide range of stakeholders, enhance professional associations in Rwanda and internationally, to develop and promote the professions of librarians and documentarists in Rwanda, Africa and the world.

Director of National Library Services Unit at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Coordination of activities and supervision of staff of the unit,
 Implement the mission and the goals of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy with regard of Library Services;
 Coordinate and supervise the execution of the activities of the unit of library services;
 Develops long-range planning for National library services, including programs and services, organization, staffing, budgeting, building and public relations;
 Coordinate awareness-raising and promotion activities on library activities;
 Develop strategies to improve the management of the human resources of the unit, in particular with regard to the recruitment, training and retention of highly qualified and experienced staff;
 Analyze and recommend major library policies and programs to the Deputy Director general in regards to services and systems, including public policies, infrastructure, library collections, finance, technology and public relations;
 Coordinate day to day management of the National library services including the National Library;
 Coordinates preparation of all major reports, proposals, contracts, or grants and communications related to the National Library Services;

2. Coordination of the implementation of plans, strategies and projects and evaluation of results,
 Coordinate the implementation of the strategic orientations merging the national archives services and the national library services in permanent cultural heritage and collective memory of the nation as well as in the supreme center of knowledge on Rwanda, its citizens and the history of its governance;
 Assess library service needs of the country and implement programs to meet those needs.
 Coordinate the promotion of library services delivery to the population.
 Develop a risk management plan for libraries.
 Develop a resources mobilization strategy for book industry

3. Coordination of the implementation and application of national laws, policies, regulations, strategies and international standards,
 Supervise and monitor compliance of all different library categories relating to the national and international standards and guidelines on library services development;

 Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant national policies, guidelines, programs and strategies related to library services development;
 Supervise and implement relevant national policies and programs related to reading and writing;
 Coordinate the implementation of the legal deposit system, assigning of the international standards Numbers for publications as well as the publishing of the Annual and other bibliographies.

4. Promotion of professionalism in the fields of libraries, documentation and contribution to research activities in the field of libraries,
 Promote professional associations of documentarists and librarians and consequently report on implementation of specific academic programs;
 Develop and implement a continuing education plan for department staff, based on the performance needs of the department and update it regularly;
 Supervise the professional workshops, trainings, congresses, seminars;
 Develop internship programs;
 Contribute to researches in library and information fields.

5. Provide advice to the management on library matters.
 Work with a wide range of stakeholders, enhance professional associations in Rwanda and internationally, to develop and promote the professions of librarians and documentarists in Rwanda, Africa and the world.

Reference, Access and Circulation Archivist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Interpretation and assessment of the user’s specific information needs and recommend suitable resources,
 Conduct efficient reference interviews to determine information need and best sources to use;
 Prepare, maintain and update reference tools such as finding aids, manuals and forms to facilitate research sites;
 Configure, run the service, “ ask the reference archivist ” and forward requests for other services;
 Maintaining Community notice boards, including ensuring material complies with guidelines and is current and returning material as requested.

2. Provide effective reference and advisory services on National Archives,
 Respond to inquiries received through social media, email, phone and person and keep statistics;
 Provide assistance and instruction to the users on archives materials;
 Carry out on a regular basis user needs survey to ensure planning is user responsive;
 Update and disseminate statistics on reference service use and satisfaction, for National Archives collections.

3. Ensure awareness on National Archives
 Plan and publicize the services, events and news of the National Archives of Rwanda and assess their impact;
 In collaboration with outreach archivist, promote the National collections through tours, open days, content production for the website and exhibitions;
 Keep current on new archival materials of National Archives collection;
 Assist with event promotion using social media broadcast, print, publicity, displays and other activities of public interest.

 

2 Job Positions of Preservation and Conservation Archivist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Ensure permanent and uninterrupted access to the National Archives in electronic and physical formats,
 Implement, disseminate and update the preservation and conservation policies, procedures, guidelines, (installation conditions, collections care, store, emergency management, etc.) for Archives in Rwanda and disseminate them;
 Implement international Standards in Archives conservation and preservation;
 Work with the Integrated archives and library management systems specialist to put in place digitization systems and procedures including infrastructure requirements;
 Pay particular attention to archives repatriated from former colonial powers and from elsewhere; regularly inform the management of the National Archives of Rwanda of the progress of repatriation;
 Manage the archives in the repositories, with particular attention to the transit movements of the archives in the different places of processing and use and produce annual inventory report of archives materials.

2. Provide staff training on preservation and conservation of archives,
 Provide training to National Archives staff on archival preservation and conservation;
 Supervise conservation and preservation interns and volunteers.

3. Implementation of the risk management plan for archives.
 Foresee for emergency preparedness, develop and implement a disaster plan according to international standards;
 Ensure the operation of environmental control equipment of archives repository and complete preventive maintenance requirements;
 Review, select, analyze deteriorated archival documents and apply the appropriate restoration techniques;
 Fumigate with appropriate treatment the new incoming archival materials before shelving;
 Apply the digitization of Archives materials with help of the Integrated archives and library management systems specialist;
 Acquire appropriate products and equipment and conduct restoration of deteriorating archives;
 Identify and collaborate with facilitators and professionals in archives disaster recovery at national and international level.

 

3 Job Positions of Acquisition & Technical Services Archivist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Participation to the development of National Archives acquisition mechanisms and strategy and ensure their implementation,
 Elaborate and implement policies, guidelines, plans and procedures to guide the acquisition process of the National Archives, and disseminate them through the website;
 Develop the National Archives as a permanent comprehensive memory, past and present, of the Rwandan state and government and their institutions,
 Elaborate, update the national accession form and disseminate through the website;
 Receive archives transferred from the institutions and verify them according to the guidelines and national accession form;
 Register the selected archives to keep in the National Archives Services;
 In collaboration with the director of National Archives Services unit, conduct appraisal of incoming archives donations according to the established guidelines;
 Participate in national, regional and international professional meetings on archives collection development and acquisition;
 Produce a quarterly statistical report of the acquisitions process and disseminate them on website.

2. Implementation of professional archives technical services according to international standards.
 Implement policies and procedures on technical services and disseminate them through the website,
 Implement the international Standards for archives processing,
 Describe, classify and index the National Archives materials according to International Standards , Archives Description rules and the national authority files,
 Participate with the technical services librarian and the national bibliography officer to develop and maintain the national authority files of events, people and places to be used for the process treatment of archives and library materials,
 Supervise technical services of interns and volunteers work and integration,
 Provide a support of technical services to archives services in the country when needed,
 Produce a quarterly statistical report of treatment process.

 

Director of National Archives Services Unit at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Coordination of activities and Supervision of staff of the Unit
 Define with the staff the plans and projects to be presented to the Deputy Director General,
 Coordinate and supervise the execution of the activities of the unit in accordance with the mission and objectives of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy with regard to archives services;
 Develop long-range planning for National Archives services, including programs and services, staffing, budgeting, building and public relations;
 Coordinate awareness-raising and promotion activities on archives and records management with public, private and civil society institutions ,
 Coordinate all major reports, proposals, contracts, or grants related to the National Archive Services;
 Coordinate day to day management of the National Archives and evaluate the staff;
 Analyze and recommend major records and archives management programs and policies to the Deputy Director General regarding the services, programs and systems, including public policies, buildings, Fonds-development, finance, technology and public relations;
 Supervise the development of the National Archives as a permanent memory of Rwandan Government and its institutions;
 Develop strategies to improve the management of the human resources of the unit, in particular with regard to the recruitment, training and retention of highly qualified and experienced staff;
 Implementation of the mission and the goals of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy with regard of Archives Services;
 Any other duties assigned to him/her.

2. Coordination of the implementation of plans, strategies and projects and evaluation of results,
 Coordinate the implementation of the strategic orientations merging the National Archive Services and the National Library Services in permanent cultural heritage and collective memory of the nation as well as in the supreme center of knowledge on Rwanda, its citizens and the history of its governance;
 Assesses records and archives management needs of the Country and implements programs to meet those needs.
 Coordinate the promotion of archive services delivery to the population.
 Develop a risk management plan for archives

3. Coordination of the implementation and application of national laws, policies, regulations, strategies and international standards,
 Supervise and monitor compliance of public institutions (Ministries and Agencies) to the records and archives management policies and guidelines (GoR File plan and Records Retention and Disposal Schedules);
 Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant national policies, guidelines, programs and strategies related to records and archives management;
 Search for and inform competent organs about cultural heritage unlawfully exported or kept beyond the designated time abroad for their repatriation to Rwanda.

4. Promotion of professionalism in the field of archives, documentation, and contribution to research activities in the field of archives,
 Promote professional associations of documentarists and archivists and consequently report on implementation of specific academic programs;
 Develop and implement a continuing education plan for department staff, based on the performance needs of the department and update it regularly;
 Supervise the professional workshops, trainings, congresses, seminars;
 Develop internship programs;
 Contribute to researches in library and information fields.

5. Provide advice to the management on archives matters.
 Work with a wide range of stakeholders, enhance professional associations in Rwanda and internationally; to develop and promote the professions of archivists, librarians and documentarists in Rwanda, Africa and in the world.

Integrated Archives and Library Management Systems Specialist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Integration of Technical developments and trends of archives and library systems,
• Contribute to the development of the National Union Catalog and digital libraries in Rwanda,
• Plan and carry out digitization work in the National Archives and National Library services units
• Develop, implement, and maintain SQL databases and related PHP and PERL scripts, and different protocols in link with international Standards of archives and library’s information management and automate the systematic administration processes
• Plan, install and maintain servers, computer workstations, uninterruptible power supplies, backup systems and storage devices, solve problems with hardware, software, system, network and create and maintain current documentation,
• Guide a collaborative process to assist National Archives and Library Services Unit, in choosing, deploying, and optimizing integrated archives /library management systems,
• Ensure disaster prevention policy and management and recovery efforts for archives and National Library Services system

2. Lead infrastructure related project from idea generation, through implementation including need analysis, cost benefit, selection, implementation, knowledge transfers and support.
• Initiate Projects of Archives and Library services management
• Plan for Archives and Library services management
• Analyze requirements for Archives and Library services management
• Design for Archives and Library services management
• Ensure implementation of Archives and Library services management
• Ensure Maintenance for Archives and Library services management
• Ensure Review and evaluation of Archives and Library services management

3. Help Archives and Library Services democratizing information technology in archives and library services across the country,
• Contribute to strengthening the democratization of archives and library digital management systems across the Country, providing training and technical support to the libraries and archives services in Rwanda, and monitoring their performance,
• Design, update and maintain integrated national archives and library management systems customizable according to the wishes and capacities of archives and library services, design and implement display catalogs for libraries and archives on demand, design and implement the production of the national union catalog and manage the content of the website for archives and library services,
• Implement the rules and policies of the Rwandan institution in charge of information and communication technologies,

4.Propel Rwanda’s archives and library services among the main players in the information society in the country and around the world.
• Participate in the development of national, African and international policies and strategies of information rich society and the knowledge-based society;
• Keep National Archives and library Services of Rwanda abreast of current trends in integrated electronic management systems for archives and libraries with regard to the various international standards in the management of information in archives and libraries and the different information formats to be managed, communicated and stored.

 

Marketing & Communication Specialist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

 

Secretary in Central Secretariat at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing mails
 Receive and check incoming and outgoing mails;
 Record incoming and outgoing mails;
 Scan and submit incoming mails;
 Ensure timely distribution of all Incoming/outgoing mails;
 Facilitate staff to access documents;
 Regularly check and dispatch mails received e-mail;
 Ensure the security of correspondences and stamp;
 Write and submit on regular basis (monthly and quarterly) reports of the central secretariat.

2. Establish and maintain the general filing system and file all correspondences
 Maintain a current and accurate filing system;
 Ensure timely filling of documents;
 Determine Central Secretariat documents to be sent and to be archived in Office.

3. Receive and provide clear guidance and orientation of clients/visitors
 Receive and answer telephone calls and orient them accordingly;
 Receive clients/visitors and provide orientation.

Preservation Librarian at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Ensure permanent and uninterrupted access to the National libraries in electronic and physical formats,

 Develop, implement, update and disseminate the preservation policies, procedures, guidelines, (installation conditions, collections care, emergency management, etc.) for library materials;
 Improve the seven collections developed by the services of the National Library (heritage collection, collection to consult on site, collection of loans, African collection, special collection (maps, audio documents, theses, films, newspapers, photos, …) collection official publications and collections for professional use, produce a yearly report on the collections status;
 Identify systematically gaps in collections and ensure they are filled;
 Implement international Standards in library materials preservation;
 Work with the Integrated archives and library management systems specialist to put in place digitization systems and procedures including infrastructure requirements;
 Identify and restore damaged library materials and bind those that need to be bound.

2. Provide staff training on preservation and conservation of libraries,

 Develop, disseminate and update regularly the guidelines for library materials preservation (store and library materials);
 Supervise preservation interns and volunteers.

3. Implementation of the risk management plan of libraries.
 Foresee for emergency preparedness, develop and implement a disaster plan according to international standards;
 Ensure the operation of environmental control equipment of library repository and complete preventive maintenance requirements;
 Analyze, select deteriorated library materials and apply the appropriate restoration techniques;
 Fumigate with appropriate treatment the new incoming library materials before shelving;
 Participate in national, regional and international professional meetings and virtual professional communities on library materials preservation;
 Apply the digitization of library materials with help of the Integrated archives and library management systems specialist;
 Acquire appropriate products and equipment and conduct restoration of deteriorating library materials;
 Identify and reproduce after obtaining regulatory authorizations for copyright, rare works produced in Rwanda or on Rwanda;
 Collaborate with facilitators and professionals in library materials disaster recovery at national and international level.

 

Outreach Librarian at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Ensure the proper management of National library services,
 Elaborate and disseminate the guidelines, policies, standards and procedures to ensure public organization and library management
 Monitor compliance to library management policies, standards and procedures in all categories of libraries in Rwanda
 Assess on a regular basis the library management status and advise appropriate strategies for improvement
 Identify risks to library materials and offer recommendations for mitigating the risks and improving library materials management practices.
 Provide technical support on library management in different categories of libraries in Rwanda.

2. Promote library services delivery in compliance with international standards,
 Promote library services through tours, open days and exhibitions and strengthen service delivery to the population,
 Sensitize the Rwandan citizens and authorities on the crucial role of the libraries in development of the country
 Disseminate international standards tools for processing and accessing library materials;
 Develop in collaboration with Marketing & Communication Specialist of the Inteko y’Umuco, the national blog of archivists, manage it and disseminate through the website.

3. Develop, implement and monitor capacity building plan for librarians and library managers across the country.
• Develop a capacity development plan in Library services
• Train librarians and library managers in library management and techniques.
• Monitor on professional skills and library services delivery

 

Book Industry Promotion Officer at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Promote the development of the book industry,
 Ensure the Rwanda National book policy is implemented;
 Develop strategies to increase production, marketing of books, its accessibility to the people and markets in the Rwanda and abroad;
 Develop programs to promote authorship and book industry in Rwanda;
 Increase technology in book chain.

2. Conduct researches and market survey,
 Set up mechanisms to implement and evaluate book industry promotion strategies;
 Analyze and publish the economic, social and cultural impacts of the publishing, printing, distribution and use of books and other printed materials on the development of the Rwandan population;
 Publish the findings from researches and surveys.

3. Propose a resources mobilization strategy,
 Seek for information about potential partners and sponsors
 Encourage school and libraries to buy books published in Rwanda;
 Ensure books industry fund is established and facilitate book industry stakeholders.

4. Develop capacity development strategy for the book industry.
 Organize literary talent detection among Rwandans children and youths;
 Improve capacity building of book industry stakeholders;
 Conduct trainings on book industry promotion for all contributors to stakeholders;
 Facilitate books industry stakeholders to establish platforms (online, forum,…) for exchange experience, awareness, marketing of books and services, and the industry in general.

 

Museum Exhibition Design Specialist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Development and proposal to the management the models of design, decorative patterns intended to improve the quality of exhibitions and artistic products.
 Select models of designs depending on the final product;
 Present and explain selected designs during meetings for approval;
 Work hand in hand with RCHA’s weavers to make sure selected designs are applied properly on objects.
 Review the existing exhibition designs

2. Creation of forms and solutions to a structure or space for exhibition use.
 Design the space of the exhibition;
 Quantify art, artifacts and specimens to space;
 Calculate space per object / per visitor display modes and densities;
 Designate the exhibition gallery types.

3. Invention and preparation of useful decorative or artistic design
 Make inventory and update of the database of traditional motifs and decorative patterns;
 Draw traditional motifs and decorative patter

ns on the medium RCHA wants to decorate.

4. Participation in the production of the promotional materials of the Rwandan cultural heritage
 Provide RCHA’s audio-visual technician with artistic ideas when designing CD and DVD labels;
 Provide RCHA’s public relation staff with artistic ideas when designing leaflets, flyers and pull-up banners for advert.

5. Promotion of technical skills in traditional art crafts in the popularization of traditional decorative designs
 Develop and implement the traditional designs using digital technology.
 Organize and manage online exhibitions

 

 

Performing Art Value Chain Development Specialist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

FUNCTIONS:

1. Carry out research on dance (traditional, modern and contemporary), Music (Traditional and contemporary), Drama (Stage drama, Radio theater, comedy) and other artistic performances (Performed poetry, modeling and story telling) in Rwanda;
2. Conduct research on the status of Performing Art and conduct the value chain training on Performing Arts in Rwanda;
3. Participate in the development of Policy, regulations and strategies governing CCI in Rwanda;
4. Monitor the implementation of policy, regulations and strategies governing the CCI in Rwanda;
5. Promote and monitor the implementation of Intellectual Property (IP) and Copyright law in Performing Art in Rwanda.

TASKS:
 Monitor of the cultural events organized by the performers;
 Conduct needs assessment of performing Arts with the view to develop cultural and creative industry in Rwanda;
 Facilitate the performers to collaborate with the partners, investors in the cultural and creative industries(CCIs), private and public institutions nationally and abroad;
 Participate in carrying out a market study of artistic works of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Rwanda;
 Provide technical advices on the issuing of legal documents related to performing arts;
 Contribute to the induction and training of performers for promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries in Rwanda (CCIs);
 Develop a mechanism to attract the private investments in performing arts in Rwanda;
 Ensure effective, regular and strategic communication of performing Arts.
 Organize the competitions and awards related to performing Arts;
 Organize the talent detection related to performing Arts;
 Felicitate the performing Artists in the participation in national and international festivals and exhibitions;
 Ensure the digitalization of traditional music, traditional dance and traditional dance drama;
 Conduct a survey on identification of traditional musical instruments and their conservation in Art Museum;
 Perform other duties falling within his or her responsibilities as may be assigned to him or her by Division Manager.

 

Visual Art Value Chain Development Specialist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

FUNCTIONS:
1. Carry out research on cinema, photography, crafts, ceramics, drawing, painting, scripture, textile arts and fashion, and decorative arts in Rwanda,
2. Conduct research on the status of Visual arts and conduct the value chain training of visual arts in Rwanda,
3. Participate in the development of policy, regulations and strategies governing the Cultural Creative Industry (CCI) in Rwanda,
4. Monitor the implementation of policy, regulations and strategies governing the CCI in Rwanda,
5. Promote and monitor the implementation of Intellectual Property (IP) and Copyright law in Visual Arts in Rwanda.

TASKS:
 Monitor of the cultural events organized by the Visual Artists,
 Conduct needs assessment of Visual Arts with the view to develop cultural and creative industry in Rwanda;
 Facilitate the Visual Artists to collaborate with the partners, investors in the cultural and creative industries(CCIs), private and public institutions nationally and abroad;
 Participate in carrying out a market study of artistic works of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Rwanda;
 Provide technical advices on the issuing of legal documents related to visual arts;
 Contribute to the induction and training of visual Artists for promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries in Rwanda (CCIs);
 Develop a mechanism to attract the private investments in visual arts in Rwanda;
 Ensure effective, regular and strategic communication of Visual Arts.
 Organize the competitions and awards related to Visual Arts;
 Organize the talent detection related to Visual Arts;
 Felicitate the visual Artists in the participation in national and international festivals and exhibitions;
 Perform other duties falling within his or her responsibilities as may be assigned to his or her by Division Manager.

 

Warden Guide at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Receive and guide museum visitors.
• Lead individuals and/or groups through the museum, describing objects and arts craft in the museum’s gallery.
• Monitor individual or/and group’s activities while visiting the museum and its surroundings to ensure every visitor complies with the museum’s related regulations.
• Answer visitors’ questions and keep the tour organized, efficient, and safe both inside and outside of the museum.
• Assist the visitors to understand the museums concept.
• Deliver first-aid or emergency services to visitors when required.

2. Assume the continuity of the exhibitions organized by the museum and consequently prepare reports.
• Distribute brochures, flayers, and show audiovisual presentations related to each museum exhibition if available.
• Monitor the status of arts crafts, and materials present in the museums which are used in exhibition such as audio-visual materials, and then report observation to responsible units if deemed necessary.
• Report the visitors’ feedback or/and observation related to a certain exhibition to the museum management unity.

3. Build and operate a data bank of comments and suggestions from visitors to improve the quality of the museum exhibitions.
• Collect and register visitors’ feedback and comments for future products and services development or improvement.
• Assist in analysis process of all suggestions and comments from the visitors.

 

Museum Business Development Specialist at Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Job description

1. Development of Cultural Tourism Business Growth Strategy
 Propose the Cultural tourism business development strategy,
 Review the Cultural tourism business development strategy.

2. Implementation and management of the cultural tourism business development strategy
 Disseminate and make known the content of Cultural tourism business development strategy to users and stakeholders;
 Elaborate business plans of Cultural tourism;
 Create effective systems for data management (statistics, revenues, sales, etc.)
 Elaborate action plans based on the Cultural tourism business plans;
 Implement and monitor the annual action plan;
 Evaluate and report on the implementation of annual action plan;
 Put in place measures to address challenges encountered in strategy and business plan implementation;
 Work closely with marketing and communication staff to ensure all opportunities are maximized with product partners and through marketing initiatives.

3. Identification of cultural tourism business opportunities in both tangible and intangible cultural heritage and develop them into cultural tourism products
 Identify and propose new opportunities, projects and products;
 Develop new Cultural tourism products;
 Propose appropriate product marketing strategies and orientations;
 Brief and train the institution’s staff on all opportunities and new products;
 Coordinate Cultural tourism revenue generating products;
 Assess and provide response to the feedback and suggestions from Cultural tourism audience;
 Analyse and measure return on investment in all revenue generating products;
 Collect and produce final reports on statistics, revenue generated and new products developed.

4. Mobilization of resources for cultural tourism business development
 Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access the funds;
 Lead and develop existing and new fundraising policies and procedures;
 Organize Cultural tourism business development fundraising events;
 Lead the implementation of the Cultural tourism business sustainability strategy to achieve future financial independence and update the strategy as needed;
 Report on fundraising, grant and gift management.