Program Officer at Global Engagement Institute: (Deadline 8 July 2022)

Program Officer at Global Engagement Institute: (Deadline 8 July 2022)

The Global Engagement Institute (GEI) is a social purpose business founded in Rwanda in 2006 and incorporated in the USA with deep roots in the countries where we operate. Our purpose is to unleash the catalytic impact of international education to address key challenges set out by the SDGs. To do so, we blend research, education, training, and innovative practical solutions that support transformations toward sustainability.

We are now recruiting for a Program Officer, who will develop and coordinate the content and logistics of our programs.

Job title: Program Officer
Company: Global Engagement Institute
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Job status: Full-time
Remuneration: Negotiable, depending on previous experience and education
Industry: International education and social development

About the position

The successful candidate will have the following primary tasks and duties:

·   Develop and implement international study abroad programs in Rwanda

·   Coordinate the logistics and content of the international study abroad programs

·   Create relevant course-related documentation and program itineraries

·   Provide guiding and cultural immersion services’ as part of the study abroad programs

·   Develop strong relationships with local academic institutions, NGOs and communities

·   General support for the global GEI team: marketing and business development activities

·   Support the mental health project developed by GEI

Required skills & competencies

Education & experience:

·   Bachelor’s degree (minimum)

·   Minimum of 3 years’ work experience

·   Proven interest in international academic programs

·   Interest in on the ground guiding and support of international clients

·   Experience in interacting with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds

Skills:

·   Excellent English and Kinyarwanda language skills, both written and oral

·   Excellent organizational skills

·   Excellent communication and writing skills

·   Excellent report writing skills

·   Excellent general computer and internet skills (Microsoft 365)

·   Comfortable with online meeting platforms (MS Teams calls, Zoom etc.)

Character & personality:

·   Passionate about international education and international development

·   Self-starter who takes initiative and thinks outside the box

·   Ability to work independently with little supervision

·   Outgoing, a natural communicator and a good networker

·   High standards of professionalism and performance

·   Highly reliable and trustworthy

·   Accountable

·   Flexible with working long hours when with clients

·   Team player

Application procedure

Contact: We only accept applications by email with recommendations (cover letter, resume/CV,
applicable certificates, letters of recommendation)

Deadline: 8th July 2022

Please email your application to [email protected].