Vacancy Announcement
GIZ Rwanda Internship opportunity for Rights-Based Program (RBP)
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).
Summary of the Project
The German Federal Ministry for Economic and Cooperation (BMZ) has commissioned GIZ Rwanda to support civil society partners through its studies and expert fund. Using the rights-based approach, the project and its partner organizations have worked together to identify joint interests and needs in line with the development agenda of the Government of Rwanda. Civil society organizations (CSOs) apply the approach to empower people to know and claim their rights and advocate for the government to fulfil the obligations it has committed to. This combination contributes to sustainable development for all.
Main areas of intervention
In partnership with Rwandan CSOs the project supports topics such as capacity development and knowledge exchange among partners, including training courses and ongoing expert advisory services as well as organizational development. RBP also supports improvement of coordination between different CSOs and advocacy for the rights of particularly vulnerable people, such as people with disabilities (PWD).
GIZ would like to recruit a candidate for the position of intern with the Rights-based Program (RBP).
Location: Kigali/Rwanda
Fixed Term: 6 months
Position: One (1)
Start date: February 2023 to July 2023
The intern performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
A.Responsibilities
The GIZ Rwanda/Rights Based Program intern under the supervision of the project manager will:
- Accompany development advisors during some of their activities with partner organisations
- Accompany and assist RBP national advisors during selected project activities
- Support and work closely with Rwanda Union of Blind (RUB)
- Work, support and accompany the one mainstreaming coordinator during selected project activities
- Prepare documents and analyse studies according to specific needs towards the implementation of the RBP work plan as well as other relevant activities of RBP partners
- Support the one mainstreaming coordinator in all matters concerning the RBP mandate for disability inclusion and empowerment
- Provide organizational and logistical assistance to RBP
B.Tasks
Under the overall guidance of the project manager of RBP, the intern performs the following tasks:
- Participate in weekly team meetings and workshops with RBP partners
- Read RBP project documents to gain more skills and knowledge
- Visit other GIZ Rwanda Good Governance cluster projects and produce reports on the visits
- Assist project manager with communication and project management tasks
- Write a final report on the internship
- Support the programme team with the drafting and editing of reports and presentations
- Assist the programme team in coordinating with partners and stakeholders
- Provide logistical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of conferences, events, training courses, etc.
- Support in-office activities such as office sustainability strategy
- Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management
C.Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications and professional experience
Completed undergraduate program (bachelor’s degree) of a recognized institution in Development Studies, Global Governance, Political Science, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Gender Studies, Public Health/Health Science, International Affairs, or related fields. Exceptions can be made for students finishing a bachelor’s degree, with other relevant qualifications. Other fields of study can also be considered when necessary. Having completed or enrolled in a master’s program will be considered an asset.
Having worked with Non-Governmental Organizations supporting disabled people and proven experience in the inclusion of people with disabilities will be considered an asset.
Other knowledge and additional competences
- Strong interest in working in GIZ Rwanda, specifically on disability matters
- Interest in working with local partner organizations, especially in the field of human rights
- Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication, data collection, and proposal writing
- Practical experience in working with or supporting people with disabilities
- Good IT competence, command of the main office software, internet communication, social media and research skills
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills within an international setting.
- Ability to perform a variety of administrative tasks
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and in a multi-professional team
- Strong team working capacity
- Ability to plan and organize him-/herself
- Initiative, enthusiasm, self-paced in learning
- Commitment to GIZ mission, vision, and values
- Excellent knowledge of Kinyarwanda
- Fluency in English
- French is an additional asset
Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) ; until 20th December 2022 at 4:00 PM ; by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.
Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.
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