POSITION INFORMATION
Freelancer title: Program Officer
Company: Global Engagement Institute
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Job status: Freelance position for April 2023 and May 2023
Fee: Negotiable, depending on previous experience and education
Industry: International education and social development
The Global Engagement Institute (GEI) is a social purpose business founded in Rwanda in 2006 and incorporated in the USA with deep roots in the countries where we operate. Our purpose is to unleash the catalytic impact of international education to address key challenges set out by the SDGs. To do so, we blend research, education, training, and innovative practical solutions that support transformations toward sustainability.
We are now looking for a Freelance Program Officer for April 2023 and May 2023 who will develop and coordinate the content and logistics of our programs.
About the freelance position
The successful candidate will have the following primary tasks and duties:
• Develop and implement international study abroad programs in Rwanda
• Coordinate the logistics and content of the international study abroad programs
• Create relevant course-related documentation and program itineraries
• Manage the international study abroad programs in Rwanda
Required skills & competencies
Education & experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• Minimum of 2 years’ work/freelancer experience
• Interest in international academic programs
• Interest in on the ground guiding and support of international clients
• Experience in interacting with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds
Skills:
• Excellent English and Kinyarwanda language skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
Character & personality:
• Interest in international education and international development
• Self-starter who takes initiative and thinks outside the box
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Outgoing and a good communicator
• High standards of professionalism and performance
• Highly reliable and trustworthy
• Accountable
• Flexible with working long hours when with clients
• Team player
Application procedure
Contact : We only accept applications by email with recommendations (cover letter, resume/CV, applicable certificates, letters of recommendation)
Deadline: 1st March 2023
Please email your application to [email protected]
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