3 Positions at Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA): (Deadline 30 April 2021)

3 Positions at Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA): (Deadline 30 April 2021)

2 Positions of Materials Development/Master Trainer at Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA): (Deadline 30 April 2021)

About AKA:

AKA is a registered National Non-Government Organization (NGO) operating under the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) certificate No 66/RGB/NGO/2016. AKA’s mission is to provide youth with employability skills, access to capital and other support services to take advantage of economic opportunities. Currently, AKA is implementing multiple donor’s projects.

DUTIES

The Materials Development/Master Trainer will work under AKA Material Development Coordinator to undertake tasks related to Materials development. S/he will work with AKA technical team and partner staff to write/adapt scripts in English.

 Essential functions include [but not limited to]:

• Writing and adaptation of WRN-BYOB scripts
• Provide a technical support to trainers/teachers on the delivery of Work Ready Now and Be Your Own Boss (WRN-BYOB) curriculum and other trainings organized by AKAZI KANOZE ACCESS to different groups of beneficiaries.;
• Work closely with Implementing Partners to make sure training environment is appropriate to trainees and providing support on specifications of WRN-BYOB training kits required;
• Provide feedback on curriculum delivery and constraints met;
• Explore other specialized trainings required by youth/students and other specific capacity building required for better improvement of youth livelihoods;
• Work closely with the communication person to document success stories throughout the project Implementation;
• Participate in reviewing, updating and finalization of AKAZI KANOZE ACCESS curricula
• Assist in M&E tools administration and data collection if required;
• Assist in preparation and delivering of WRN-BYOB Training of Trainers;

• Assist in preparing consolidated project progress reports
• Carry out any other task as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven work experience as master trainer in Work Ready Now
• Excellent language and writing skills (English).
• Creativity and imagination to come up with a scenario, an idea.
• Flexible to cope with ideas from the team to improve, review/rewrite scripts
• Time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Typing skills to word process scripts
• Solid experience with script writing in English
• Creative mind and storytelling/writing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in social studies and literature from a recognized university
• Strong communication skills in English;

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their application (cover letter motivating why you are the best candidate, one page maximum + CV with 3 references) not later than 26^th April, 2021 at [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] and specify in subject line: Application to the position of : Materials Development/Master Trainer. Only soft copies are accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Materials Audio/Video Producer, Filming and Editing, Recording Officer at Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA): (Deadline 30 April 2021)

About AKA:

AKA is a registered National Non-Government Organization (NGO) operating under the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) certificate No 66/RGB/NGO/2016. AKA’s mission is to provide youth with employability skills, access to capital and other support services to take advantage of economic opportunities. Currently, AKA is implementing multiple donor’s projects.

DUTIES

Materials Audio/Video Producer, Filming and Editing, recording officer will work under AKA Team Leader to undertake tasks related to Materials Audio/Video Editing of the project. S/he will work with AKA technical team and partner staff in the design, editing of audio/video materials in partnership other project staff and ensure accurate and quality audio/video materials are produced.

Essential functions include [but not limited to]:

• Create, Manipulate and edit video/audio pieces in proper a way
• Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
• Review shooting script and material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the audio/video
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
• Create rough and final cuts
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
• Assist in preparing consolidated project progress reports
• Any other task as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an Audio/Video Editor
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
• Demonstrable audio/video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
• Creative mind and storytelling skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in film studies, cinematography or related field
• Strong communication skills;
• Three years of experience working in Audio/Video Editing

How to apply: : Interested candidates should submit their application (cover letter motivating why you are the best candidate, one page maximum + CV with 3 references) not later than 30^th April, 2021 at [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] and specify in subject line: Application to the position of Materials Audio/Video Producer, Filming and Editing, Recording officer. Only soft copies are accepted. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.