Career Development Associate , Kigali, Rwanda

Generation Rwanda, Inc. is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in driving economic development and social reconciliation. Generation Rwanda seeks a full-time Career Development Associate to help implement the career development program and play a key role in the delivery of services to our students.

Organizational Overview

Founded in 2004 as Orphans of Rwanda, Generation Rwanda is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in fostering economic development and social reconciliation. Generation Rwanda provides holistic support – including tuition, housing, healthcare and a range of supplemental training programs – to ensure that its students are prepared to excel. Our 100 students attend leading universities across Rwanda and specialize in disciplines including business, health, law and engineering. More information is available online at www.generationrwanda.org.

The Career Development Associate will report directly to the Career Development Officer and Program Director. This position is based in Kigali. The Career Development Associate will help implement the career development activities and will also represent Generation Rwanda to a wide variety of groups. The Career Development Associate plays a critical role in carrying out a variety of programmatic activities. The activities and responsibilities of the position are described below.

1. Career Development Program Responsibilities

• Help develop and cultivate relationships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government entities in Rwanda in order to develop internship and employment opportunities for Generation Rwanda students.

• Conduct individual career counseling, which includes supporting students in CV and cover letter writing and matching students with internships.

• Implement job skills training programs throughout the year

• Assist with monitoring and evaluation initiatives

• Help advise student committees

• Support and help guide the Alumni Association in their visions and goals

2. Additional Programmatic Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual Generation Rwanda student selection process

• Support student activities

Qualifications

Generation Rwanda desires a candidate who is very enthusiastic about working in an exciting, rapidly growing organization that is dedicated to the success of its students. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic person seeking to bring his/her passion, drive and creativity to a job with a meaningful mission. Above all, Generation Rwanda is seeking candidates who have demonstrated excellence, resourcefulness, and dedication to achieving results throughout their careers.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree

• Fluency in English

• Cross-cultural skills and demonstrated passion for education & social change

• Ability to take initiative, work well under pressure, and carry out work independently

• Superior writing skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and a sense of humor

Preferred but not required

• Teaching experience

• 2 years of work experience

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter addressed to Kathleen Fallon, Career Development Associate: kat@generationrwanda.org. CVs without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls or faxes please.

The ideal start date is August 1, 2012, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled.