Executive Secretary at Rwanda Environment Awareness Organization (REAO) | Kigali : Deadline: 05-04-2024

JOB DESCRPTION FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AT RWANDA ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS ORGANISATION (REAO

INSTITUTION: REAO

POSITION: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

LOCATION: KIGALI

The Rwanda Environmental Awareness Organization (REAO) is a registered Non-governmental Organization in Rwanda focusing on providing environmental education and nature experiences for Rwandan secondary school students.  Part of our mission is to present pertinent information to our target audience and to encourage action within preexisting environmental clubs in the schools.  We accomplish our goals by conducting school trainings with qualified environmental professionals, by providing excursions to our National Parks in Rwanda, and by providing support to existing student environmental clubs.  We have trained and provided these services to over 1,500 students in our 13 years of existence.

We are currently seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for REAO by working with our Executive Board to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  The Executive Director is also responsible for overseeing operations, managing programs, and ensuring REAO’s financial sustainability.

Executive Director Duties and Skills:

1. Coordinate, manage, and expand semiannual school trainings and park visits.
2. Prepare biweekly activity reports for the Executive Board.
3. Prepare grants and project funding proposals that align with REAO’s mission.
4. Implement a mechanism for funding environmental club projects with partner schools.
5. Establish/maintain partnerships with relevant organizations, i.e., NGOs, educational institutions, businesses, and government.
6. Manage REAO’s website, Facebook, and other social media accounts.
7. Manage finances and budgetary considerations to ensure the ongoing financial viability of the organization.
   
   
   

A qualified candidate should have:

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Management experience in the NGO sector with a particular interest in environmental and social justice organizations.
3. Demonstrated ability to initiate, fund, and maintain environmental programs.
4. Ability to work independently and in teams.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Proven track record of successful fundraising and financial management.
7. Experience in technology in order to maintain website and social media accounts.
8. At least between 3-5 years working experience in similar role.

The Deadline for the application is 5:00PM on 5^th APRIL 2024 

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

To apply, provide a cover letter and resume to reaorwanda@gmail.com and make copy to nahayovnc@yahoo.com

NAHAYO VINCENT

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/REAO

 5^th  /March/2024