Project Manager at NOUSPR-UBUMUNTU: (Deadline 8 November 2023)

Project Manager at NOUSPR-UBUMUNTU: (Deadline 8 November 2023)

Project manager for NOUSPR –UBUMUNTU

National Organization of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry in Rwanda

NOUSPR is an organization that advocates for and with people with psychosocial disabilities in Rwanda. NOUSPR serves as a platform for the people to raise their voice to demand for services and rights. NOUSPR works to improve health care and the livelihood of people with mental disability and psychosocial disabilities.

NOUSPR has a head office in Kigali and has established more than 22 member groups with about 3000 in 17 districts in Rwanda. The member groups are supported by patient experts educated by NOUSPR. The member groups serve as a peer support group to support treatment and the livelihood of their members.

The leadership of NOUSPR consists of the 7 members board of directors, including the chairperson, and have the responsibility of determining the strategic direction of NOUSPR.

We are seeking a self-driven and highly competent project manager, who can support the board of directors in executing the new 3 years strategic plan. In close collaboration with the board and the chairperson, the project manager will support the members groups in finding ways to improve their livelihood, e.g.  by establishing savings and loan schemes. The project manager will support the groups by educating and supporting patient experts in all member groups. The project manager will work closely with group and branch leaders and establish a report system to register activities in the groups. The project manager will also support advocacy and community awareness campaigns in collaboration with the chairperson and groups leaders.

Project manager responsibilities summarized;

• Directing the organizational strategy
• Implementing day-to-day project activities
• Conducting performance reviews.
• Preparing and reviewing comprehensive project budgets
• Engaging with community groups
• Creating sound organizational plans
• Coaching members and leaders of formed groups under NOUSPR
• Should be understanding or having some knowledge on disability rights especially in psychosocial disability
• Having experience in project management especially project proposal writing and negotiating
• Having worked with persons with disabilities is an added advantage
• Must be smart in reporting and excellent skills in IT

Project manager requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in organizational development, administration and development studies and project management
• 4 years of experience in project management
• Having knowledge and experience in organizational management
• Practical field experience in community projects or psychosocial experience
• Highly organized and structured project management practice
• Highly ethical behavior
• Effective communicator
• Fluent in English and excellent in writing. Being conversant in French would be an additional advantage.
• Motivational and leadership skills
• Experience in fundraising and loaning, savings and other related financial practices
• Public relations and marketing knowledge
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

The interested candidates who fulfill the above requirements should submit/send their application letters/CV which must include the following information:

• Motivation letter of your interest in documentation and learning
• Updated CV/resume
• Certificates or any other documents that proves your experience
• Contact information for at least two professional references
• Criminal record certificate

Qualified candidates should submit above mentioned documents in English to: NOUSPR’s email, [email protected], copy to [email protected], [email protected] not later than 8/November 2023 at 12:00 am. The application letter has to be addressed to the Chairperson of NOUSPR. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the next steps. Interested and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To have more information about the position you can contact chairperson Umutesi Rose by e-mail: [email protected] 

Done at Kigali 25/10/2023

By UMUTESI ROSE

NOUSPR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE