In 2013, the VSO Rwanda Disability Programme has been awarded a three year grant from DfID Rwanda to continue its rights based programme targeting the three core aspects of the sector mentioned above. This is an exciting opportunity to work with Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD), a national non-governmental organisation established in 1989 by Deaf people themselves (both men and women) with a view to creating unity and raising awareness of the challenges and concerns of Deaf people in Rwanda. RNUD is operated by Deaf people themselves and is dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities and rights of Deaf people in all areas of life.
What does the role involve?
You will work with the RNUD and support the organisation to become a strong and influential voice for deaf people in Rwanda. Working closely with RNUD staff and volunteers, you will:
•share your experience of ‘Deaf movements’ and organisations in other countries so that RNUD can consider how to proceed, but adapting to the context and culture of the Deaf communities in Rwanda.
•identify advocacy ‘asks’ and opportunities and support RNUD to carry out advocacy activities, e.g. accompanying colleagues to meetings; advising on use of the media etc.
•facilitate positive relationships between the Board, staff and volunteers, including using techniques of conflict resolution
•coach RNUD on effective communication techniques in all contexts (including in formal meetings, public meetings, all forms of news media, position papers, use of social media etc)
•promote and support methods of transparent decision-making (planning, communication, general management and administration procedures)
•advise on ways to unite the Deaf community and mobilise members and volunteers
•supporting RNUD’s campaign to increase the number of registered members and maintain a membership database
•work with Deaf women to identify and act upon their priorities
•supporting the fundraising activities of RNUD.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a fluent Sign Language user with the ability to adapt to Sign Language used in different countries. Through your experience working within the Deaf community and Deaf associations, you will have a good understanding of deaf culture. If you have this type of experience working in national or local Government, then this would be ideal. You’ll have experience advocating for the interests of Deaf people, plus have skills in facilitation, training and coaching Deaf people. Through your professional experience you will have developed skills in policy analysis and have experience advising small organisations in areas of management and administration systems. You’ll have good project preparation and management skills and be used to networking at a high-level. You’ll be a patient and flexible person, open to others’ opinions and views and able to work with a range of people. You’ll be a problem solver with a practical and proactive approach with the ability to motivate others, with experience in conflict management. You’ll be a clear communicator, with the ability to explain complex issues and have a flair for innovation and creativity.
And the rest...
During your placement you’ll be based at the RNUD office in Kigali, close to the VSO office. Kigali is the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda, with access to good services and amenities. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please visit our website and select 'register now' to complete the registration and application form on the relevant website to your location.
Please quote the following reference on your application form: RWA0269/0002/0005
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