Job Description
1. Participate in the identification of heritage sites around the country
Participate in identification of potential heritage sites across the country;
Carry out field surveys and documentation on heritage sites to assess their status;
Select among others heritage sites with outstanding value;
Coordinate the elaboration of national heritage sites inventory;
Coordinate the preparation activity of national proposal of heritage sites with universal value for submission to world heritage Committee;
Participate in activities related to domestication and implementation of international conventions in heritage management.
2. Propose and implement strategies and guidelines for efficient preservation, protection and management of Rwanda heritage sites
Identify and propose appropriate strategies and guidelines for efficient preservation, protection and management of Rwanda heritage sites;
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of strategies and guidelines;
Liaise with site managers, local communities and authorities in the implementation of strategies and guidelines;
Produce reports on the status of preservation, protection and management of Rwanda heritage sites.
3. Valorize the heritage sites
Carry out research on heritage sites and write publishable papers thereon;
Produce and keep the documentation on heritage sites;
Coordinate the mapping activity of Rwanda heritage sites;
Draft educative texts and labels for heritage the sites;
Assess and propose accessibility to heritage sites;
Develop heritage sites into cultural tourism attraction products in collaboration with other institution’s professionals, local communities, authorities and other stakeholders in tourism sector, and put in place their maintenance mechanisms.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in History
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in History
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Masteter’s Degree in Anthropology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Heritage Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Heritage Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Archeology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Heritage Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Archeology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Cultural Heritage Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Museum Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
