4 Job positions at Good Neighbors International-Rwanda by18-11-2026

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  1. Project Officer (PO) – Centre Operations & Youth Programme 

Good Neighbors International Rwanda 

Tel: +250 735 769 221

P.O. Box 5125, Kigali, Rwanda

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy Code: GNI-RW/REC/2026/004

Position Title: Project Officer (PO) – Centre Operations & Youth Programme

Number of Positions:1

Department / Project: KOICA WISE

Duty Station: Kigali

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

  • About Good Neighbors International Rwanda

Good Neighbors International (GNI) Rwanda is part of Good Neighbors, an international humanitarian and development organisation founded in 1991. Good Neighbors works in over 50 countries to improve the lives of children, families, and communities in vulnerable situations, with the mission to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony.

Good Neighbors has held General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1996 and was awarded the Millennium Development Goals Award in 2007 in recognition of its contributions to education. Its engagement with Rwanda dates back to its first international humanitarian action during the 1994 Rwanda genocide crisis.

GNI Rwanda implements programmes in education, health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food security and nutrition, child rights and protection, economic empowerment, inclusive communities, sustainable environment, and humanitarian assistance.

GNI Rwanda is seeking qualified, dynamic, and self-motivated candidates to fill the position of Project Officer, based in Kigali.



  • Position Summary

The Project Officer – Centre Operations & Youth Programme manages capacity building for youth centre staff and youth programme development (Outputs 1.2 and 1.3) of the KOICA WISE Project, and supports vocational training and entrepreneurship activities.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and organise local capacity-building trainings for CoE and hub youth centre staff, including training needs assessment, scheduling, logistics, facilitation support and post-training evaluation.
  • Support youth groups (volunteers) participating in centre programme development, including recruitment, orientation, regular meetings and documentation of their contributions.
  • Organise seminars for invited practitioners, including coordination with speakers and participants, logistics and documentation of outcomes.
  • Support the entrepreneurship bootcamp and refresher trainings for vocational trainers, in coordination with the Senior Project Officer.

Coordinate with youth centres and Korean and local experts to ensure that training content and

  • youth programmes are relevant to the local context.
  • Collect, verify and report data on training and youth programme activities against the project’s performance indicators, and maintain participant records and supporting documents.
  • Prepare activity reports, meeting minutes and other documentation, and report regularly to the Project Coordinator.

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the role and organisational needs



  • Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Work, Youth Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
  • Additional relevant qualifications or professional certifications will be considered an advantage.
  • Internal and external candidates are equally encouraged to apply for this position.

Experience

  • Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in child or youth projects or teacher training projects is required.
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, NGOs, government institutions or development programmes is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong training facilitation and event organisation skills.
  • Ability to engage effectively with young people and volunteers.
  • Strong communication, report writing and organisational skills.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports in English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required.



Required Documents

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressed to the Country Representative.
  • Completed GNI Rwanda Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.
  • Copies of academic certificates and diplomas.
  • Relevant professional certificates, where applicable.
  • Copy of National ID or other valid identification document, where applicable.
  • How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

  1. Download and complete the GNI Rwanda Application Form.

Job Application Form.xlsx

  1. Rename the application file using the following format: “Project Officer”
  2. Submit the completed application package to: hr.gnr@goodneighbors.org

Application deadline: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, Kigali local time

  • Important Notes
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applicants must be willing to reside and work in the assigned duty station, where applicable.
  • This selection process may be used to fill similar positions within GNI Rwanda. Recommended candidates may be considered for similar vacancies for up to six (6) months from the closing date, subject to organisational needs and completion of all required recruitment and safeguarding checks.
  • GNI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, training, or appointment, and does not request bank account information during recruitment.
  • GNI has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harm, abuse, exploitation, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, fraud, corruption, misconduct, and breach of confidentiality.
  • All employees and partners are required to comply with GNI’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements, and other applicable policies.

Done at Kigali on6 November 2026

Hwahyun KIM
Country Representative
Good Neighbors International Rwanda

2. Project Officer (PO) – Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

Good Neighbors International Rwanda 

Tel: +250 735 769 221

P.O. Box 5125, Kigali, Rwanda

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy Code: GNI-RW/REC/2026/003

Position Title: Project Officer (PO) – Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

Number of Positions: 1

Department / Project: KOICA WISE

Duty Station: Kigali

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

  • About Good Neighbors International Rwanda

Good Neighbors International (GNI) Rwanda is part of Good Neighbors, an international humanitarian and development organisation founded in 1991. Good Neighbors works in over 50 countries to improve the lives of children, families, and communities in vulnerable situations, with the mission to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony.

Good Neighbors has held General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1996 and was awarded the Millennium Development Goals Award in 2007 in recognition of its contributions to education. Its engagement with Rwanda dates back to its first international humanitarian action during the 1994 Rwanda genocide crisis.

GNI Rwanda implements programmes in education, health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food security and nutrition, child rights and protection, economic empowerment, inclusive communities, sustainable environment, and humanitarian assistance.

GNI Rwanda is seeking qualified, dynamic, and self-motivated candidates to fill the position of Project Officer, based in Kigali.

  • Position Summary

The Project Officer – SRH manages the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and teen mother support component (Output 3.1) of the KOICA WISE Project.



  • Key Responsibilities

The staff member will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Plan and organise local SRH trainings, including logistics, facilitation support and post-training evaluation.
  • Support the development of SRH curricula and learning materials, in collaboration with Korean and local SRH experts, ensuring they are age-appropriate and culturally relevant.
  • Support the operation of SRH services at the centres, including youth-friendly service delivery, referral linkages and teen mother support activities.
  • Serve as the day-to-day contact for the SRH outreach partner NGO, coordinating activity plans, schedules and reporting.
  • Support the Project Coordinator in monitoring the partner NGO’s implementation and in the quality assurance of SRH programmes.
  • Coordinate with health facilities, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and other relevant stakeholders as required.
  • Collect, verify and report data on SRH activities against the project’s performance indicators, ensuring the confidentiality and protection of beneficiary information.
  • Prepare activity reports, meeting minutes and other documentation, and report regularly to the Project Coordinator.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the role and organisational needs



Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing or Midwifery, Social Work, Psychology or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
  • Additional relevant qualifications or professional certifications will be considered an advantage.
  • Internal and external candidates are equally encouraged to apply for this position.

Experience

  • Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in SRH projects is required.
  • Experience working with adolescents, young people or teen mothers is an advantage.
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, NGOs, government institutions or development programmes is an advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of SRH, youth-friendly service approaches and referral systems in Rwanda.
  • Strong training facilitation and coordination skills.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports in English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook..



Skills and Competencies

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required.

Required Documents

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressed to the Country Representative.
  • Completed GNI Rwanda Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.
  • Copies of academic certificates and diplomas.
  • Relevant professional certificates, where applicable.
  • Copy of National ID or other valid identification document, where applicable.
  • How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

  1. Download and complete the GNI Rwanda Application Form.

Job Application Form.xlsx

  1. Rename the application file using the following format: “Project Officer”
  2. Submit the completed application package to: hr.gnr@goodneighbors.org

Application deadline: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, Kigali local time

  • Important Notes
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applicants must be willing to reside and work in the assigned duty station, where applicable.
  • This selection process may be used to fill similar positions within GNI Rwanda. Recommended candidates may be considered for similar vacancies for up to six (6) months from the closing date, subject to organisational needs and completion of all required recruitment and safeguarding checks.
  • GNI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, training, or appointment, and does not request bank account information during recruitment.
  • GNI has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harm, abuse, exploitation, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, fraud, corruption, misconduct, and breach of confidentiality.
  • All employees and partners are required to comply with GNI’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements, and other applicable policies.

Done at Kigali on6 November 2026

Hwahyun KIM
Country Representative
Good Neighbors International Rwanda




3. Senior Project Officer (Sr. PO) – Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship

Good Neighbors International Rwanda 

Tel: +250 735 769 221

P.O. Box 5125, Kigali, Rwanda

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy Code: GNI-RW/REC/2026/005

Position Title: Senior Project Officer (Sr. PO) – Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship

Number of Positions: 1

Department / Project: KOICA WISE

Duty Station: Kigali

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

  • About Good Neighbors International Rwanda

Good Neighbors International (GNI) Rwanda is part of Good Neighbors, an international humanitarian and development organisation founded in 1991. Good Neighbors works in over 50 countries to improve the lives of children, families, and communities in vulnerable situations, with the mission to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony.

Good Neighbors has held General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1996 and was awarded the Millennium Development Goals Award in 2007 in recognition of its contributions to education. Its engagement with Rwanda dates back to its first international humanitarian action during the 1994 Rwanda genocide crisis.

GNI Rwanda implements programmes in education, health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food security and nutrition, child rights and protection, economic empowerment, inclusive communities, sustainable environment, and humanitarian assistance.

GNI Rwanda is seeking qualified, dynamic, and self-motivated candidates to fill the position of Senior Project Officer, based in Head Office.

  • Position Summary

The Senior Project Officer – Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship leads the vocational training and entrepreneurship component (Output 2.1) of the KOICA WISE Project.

  • Key Responsibilities

The staff member will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Monitor and ensure the quality of youth development and vocational training programmes at the CoE and hub youth centres, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
  • Lead the development and localisation of career assessment tools, in collaboration with Korean and local experts.
  • Coordinate with local experts in the six vocational trades and support the development and revision of vocational training curricula and materials.
  • Plan and organise local refresher trainings for vocational trainers, including training needs assessment, logistics and post-training follow-up.
  • Implement centre revenue models under the oversight of the Project Coordinator, including market analysis, operational planning and performance monitoring.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of the entrepreneurship bootcamp, including participant selection, mentoring arrangements and follow-up support for youth start-ups.
  • Manage revolving fund operations, including beneficiary selection and repayment follow-up, in coordination with the Accountant, who records disbursements and repayments, and the Project Action Officer, who oversees the fund.
  • Coordinate with the Project Officer supporting vocational training and entrepreneurship activities, ensuring clear task allocation and timely delivery.
  • Collect, verify and report data on vocational training and entrepreneurship activities against the project’s performance indicators, and prepare regular progress reports for the Project Coordinator.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the role and organisational needs

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Technical and Vocational Education, Business, International Development or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
  • Additional relevant qualifications or professional certifications will be considered an advantage.
  • Internal and external candidates are equally encouraged to apply for this position.

Experience

  • Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in child or youth education or vocational training projects is required.
  • Experience in KOICA-funded or international organisation projects is an advantage.
  • Experience in entrepreneurship support, start-up incubation or revolving fund management is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong programme quality monitoring, planning and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of vocational training systems and curriculum development in Rwanda.
  • Strong coordination and facilitation skills, including working with technical experts and trainers.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports in English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required

Required Documents

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressed to the Country Representative.
  • Completed GNI Rwanda Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.
  • Copies of academic certificates and diplomas.
  • Relevant professional certificates, where applicable.
  • Copy of National ID or other valid identification document, where applicable.
  • How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

  1. Download and complete the GNI Rwanda Application Form.

Job Application Form.xlsx

  1. Rename the application file using the following format: “Senior Project Officer”
  2. Submit the completed application package to: hr.gnr@goodneighbors.org

Application deadline: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, Kigali local time

  • Important Notes
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applicants must be willing to reside and work in the assigned duty station, where applicable.
  • This selection process may be used to fill similar positions within GNI Rwanda. Recommended candidates may be considered for similar vacancies for up to six (6) months from the closing date, subject to organisational needs and completion of all required recruitment and safeguarding checks.
  • GNI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, training, or appointment, and does not request bank account information during recruitment.
  • GNI has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harm, abuse, exploitation, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, fraud, corruption, misconduct, and breach of confidentiality.
  • All employees and partners are required to comply with GNI’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements, and other applicable policies.

Done at Kigali on6 November 2026

Hwahyun KIM
Country Representative
Good Neighbors International Rwanda




4. Project Coordinator

 Good Neighbors International Rwanda 

Tel: +250 735 769 221

P.O. Box 5125, Kigali, Rwanda

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy Code: GNI-RW/REC/2026/002

Position Title: Project Coordinator

Number of Positions: 1

Department / Project: KOICA WISE

Duty Station: Kigali

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

  • About Good Neighbors International Rwanda

Good Neighbors International (GNI) Rwanda is part of Good Neighbors, an international humanitarian and development organisation founded in 1991. Good Neighbors works in over 50 countries to improve the lives of children, families, and communities in vulnerable situations, with the mission to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony.

Good Neighbors has held General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1996 and was awarded the Millennium Development Goals Award in 2007 in recognition of its contributions to education. Its engagement with Rwanda dates back to its first international humanitarian action during the 1994 Rwanda genocide crisis.

GNI Rwanda implements programmes in education, health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food security and nutrition, child rights and protection, economic empowerment, inclusive communities, sustainable environment, and humanitarian assistance.

GNI Rwanda is seeking qualified, dynamic, and self-motivated candidates to fill the position of Project Coordinator, based in Kigali.

  • Position Summary

The Project Coordinator serves as the second-in-command of the KOICA WISE Project field office, supporting the Field Manager in the overall management of the project.


  • Key Responsibilities

The staff member will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Act as deputy to the Field Manager and represent the project on programme and external matters in the Field Manager’s absence, within delegated authority.
  • Supervise the Senior Project Officer and Project Officers, including work planning, task allocation, quality assurance, performance follow-up and capacity development.
  • Consolidate progress reports from the programme team and report regularly to the Field Manager on implementation status, issues, risks and proposed solutions.
  • Lead day-to-day communication and coordination with the SPIU, MOYA, district authorities and other government stakeholders, including the preparation and follow-up of governance and coordination meetings.
  • Coordinate with the government on invitational trainings in Korea, including participant nomination and selection, pre-departure preparation and accompanying delegations.
  • Lead the development of annual and mid/long-term plans for the CoE and hub youth centres in collaboration with the centres and the SPIU, and monitor their implementation against agreed targets.
  • Oversee the development and operation of centre revenue models to strengthen the financial sustainability of the centres beyond the project period.
  • Oversee SRH outreach and programmes, including coordination of the tendering process, contract follow-up and performance monitoring of the partner NGO, and quality assurance of SRH programmes at the centres.
  • Oversee external relations with non-government partners, including NGOs, development partners and private sector actors, and provide oversight of project communication and visibility in line with KOICA visibility guidelines.
  • Monitor the construction of the CoE and the installation of equipment through regular site visits, documenting findings and referring technical issues to the relevant experts.
  • Ensure that programme activities and results are accurately documented and reported against the project’s performance indicators.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the role and organisational needs




  • Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Social Work, Education, Youth Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered an advantage.
  • Internal and external candidates are equally encouraged to apply for this position.

Experience

  • Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience, including at least two years of experience in managing project, budget and staff.
  • Experience in KOICA-funded or international organization projects is required.
  • Experience in child, youth or education projects is an advantage.
  • Experience engaging with government institutions, donors and development partners, preferably in youth development, vocational training or SRH.


Skills and Competencies

  • Strong project planning, monitoring and reporting skills, including results-based management.
  • Strong leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and representation skills, particularly with government institutions.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required.



Required Documents

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressed to the Country Representative.
  • Completed GNI Rwanda Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.
  • Copies of academic certificates and diplomas.
  • Relevant professional certificates, where applicable.
  • Copy of National ID or other valid identification document, where applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

  1. Download and complete the GNI Rwanda Application Form.

Job Application Form.xlsx

  1. Rename the application file using the following format: “Project Coordinator”
  2. Submit the completed application package to: hr.gnr@goodneighbors.org

Application deadline: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, Kigali local time


Important Notes

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applicants must be willing to reside and work in the assigned duty station, where applicable.
  • This selection process may be used to fill similar positions within GNI Rwanda. Recommended candidates may be considered for similar vacancies for up to six (6) months from the closing date, subject to organisational needs and completion of all required recruitment and safeguarding checks.
  • GNI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, training, or appointment, and does not request bank account information during recruitment.
  • GNI has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harm, abuse, exploitation, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, fraud, corruption, misconduct, and breach of confidentiality.
  • All employees and partners are required to comply with GNI’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements, and other applicable policies.

Done at Kigali on 6 November 2026

Hwahyun KIM
Country Representative
Good Neighbors International Rwanda













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