For a Partner Africa Project between the Internationaler Bund e.V. (IB) and vocational training institutions and associations of the wood sector in Rwanda, we are looking for:
Deputy Team Leader ProWOOD (m/f)
Location: Rwanda, Rubengera
Type of contract: Fixed-term employment contract
Contract duration: 15.01.2022 to 31.10.2024.
We are:
With more than 14,000 employees, the International Federation (IB) is one of the largest service providers for youth, social and educational work in Germany. Our guiding principle is “Strengthening humanity”.
The project to be implemented by the IB is funded through the PartnerAfrika Programme of sequa gGmbH within the framework of the Special Initiative on Training and Employment of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims to enable selected Rwandan vocational training institutions and associations to offer innovative training and further education courses for young people and skilled workers in the value-added timber industry, thus strengthening the production capacities of Rwandan SMEs.
Your tasks / responsibilities
- Managing project activities, administration, human resources and logistics in Rwanda in close cooperation with the Team Leader and the IB backstopping team
- Coordination of the implementation of training- and stakeholder activities,
- Collaboration with (national & international) partners, stakeholders and experts
- Communication with national partners, stakeholders and national experts
- Representing the proWOOD Project activities as deputy official representative in Rwanda
- Identification and technical support of short-term experts and preparation of terms of reference
Our requirements / Your qualifications
- BA or MA for Engineering or Education
- at least 5 years professional experience in a technical or educational profession related to wood & construction
- knowledge and working experience in the wood economy is an advantage
- understanding of the stakeholder landscape and various value chains of the wood economy
- in-depth knowledge of project management
- Good organisational skills
- Professional training as a carpenter / wood technician is advantageous
- High proficiency in the English language, written and spoken
- professional use of MS office
- willingness to travel and readiness for consulting and coordination activities in rural areas
- willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
We actively promote equal treatment of all employees. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, origin, disability, religion, ideology, sexual orientation and identity.
Note on protection from Corona:
We also treat the health of our applicants responsibly. Therefore, we find ways to make interviews safe, e.g. by phone or video.
All applications are treated confidentially, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified Candidates should submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work experience, copy of academic documents, transcript and copy of National Identification to Internationaler Bund e.V. at tatjana.borisova-schaefer@ib.de
The deadline for submitting application is on 05/01/2022 at 5:00 pm local Time.
Application should be addressed to the ProWOOD Project Manager Tatjana Borisova-Schaefer
