Equality Advocates Implementation Officer at Rwanda Bridges to Justice: (Deadline 16 February 2025)
ABOUT RWANDA BRIDGES TO JUSTICE (RBJ)
Rwanda Bridges to Justice (RBJ) is a local non-profit organization registered with Rwanda Governance Board. Using a neutral, and collaborative approach, we work to strengthen justice institutions and improve Rule of Law. Specifically, we work to guarantee the basic legal rights of ordinary individuals in Rwanda.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Equality Advocates Implementation Officer
One (1) position is available at RBJ.
Job Description: Equality Advocates Implementation Officer
- Staff reporting to this post: Four
Duties
General Duties:
- Oversee and facilitate the implementation of third-party supported organisations’ activities related to anti-discrimination efforts
- Coordinate and manage community-led initiatives promoting peace, understanding, and unity
- Monitor and report (Narrative and financial) on project activities and outcomes
- Liaise with stakeholders, including Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), partners, legal practitioners, and marginalised communities
Sub Duties:
- Organise and facilitate training workshops for legal practitioners on anti-discrimination laws and practices
- Coordinate community dialogues and reconciliation workshops
- Oversee the development and distribution of informational materials on legal rights
- Assist in the creation and implementation of awareness campaigns
- Support capacity-building efforts for CSOs in advocacy, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement
- Facilitate networking events and platforms for CSOs to share best practices
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of project activities
- Assist in the preparation of progress reports and documentation of project outcomes
- Oversee the visibility action for the project, especially for third-party supported organisations’ activities related to anti-discrimination efforts (Also on digital platforms)
Values
- Commitment to human rights and equality
- Respect for diversity and inclusion
- Integrity and professionalism
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Continuous learning and improvement
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in the field of human rights or anti-discrimination
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail required
- Interest and ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member
- Training in financial reporting to donors and budgeting
Experience:
- Proven track record in managing community-based initiatives
- Experience in organising training workshops and capacity-building programs
- Familiarity with the Rwandan legal system and human rights landscape
- Previous work with marginalised communities or vulnerable populations
- Expertise in advocacy techniques and strategies
- Significant experience in developing project proposals
- Previous experience in managing regional projects and consortia
Skills:
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in report writing and data analysis
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (knowledge of French is an asset)
- Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
- Proficiency in using computer applications and social media platforms
Salary
The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. In your cover letter, please specify your expected gross monthly salary payment amount at the very end of the cover letter (Expected gross monthly salary is….).
How to Apply:
Please email your application with a CV and cover letter (one page maximum for each in 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman, Font 12) highlighting your key skills, supporting documents and your availability to [email protected] cc. [email protected] by the 16th of February 2025 at 15:30hrs Rwandan time in Doc or Pdf Format (The sent documents should not be scanned) marking that you are “Applying for the Equality Advocates Implementation Officer Role with RBJ” in capital letters.
The Cover letter should be addressed to:
The Head of Human resource
Rwanda Bridges to Justice
P.O. Box 6607
Century Park, Kigali-Rwanda
Rwanda Bridges to Justice will contact suitable applicants with further instructions. Applicants that do not follow the instructions given or whose documents are incomplete will automatically not be considered. Please kindly ensure to follow all the provided instructions in this advert.
GENDER EQUALITY
As a non-governmental organisation, RBJ strives to respect and promote gender equality in all aspects of our work and we thus encourage all candidates with different genders to apply.
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