Junior Project Officer

JOB OFFER

The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years. It began as an unusual attempt by two countries to reshape development policy and has now become an internationally recognised model of citizen-oriented, decentralised, and efficient international cooperation at the local level. The Coordination Office of the Partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda (Jumelage) oversees most of the projects carried out within the framework of the partnership.

The Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda is looking for a 

Junior Project Officer in the Department for Sports and Youth Development

General tasks:

To support the planning, implementation and evaluation of sports and youth related activities and projects  To support the coordinator in the implementation of the conceptual and strategic plan for the department To regularly plan, implement and follow up project visits To support the promotion and strengthening of existing cooperations and the identification of new partners To support the identification of potential activities that relate to the department portfolio for projects ideas To support the conceiving and elaboration of funding applications and project proposals in close collaboration with respective beneficiaries and partners To support the writing of financial and narrative project reports To provide preliminary work for annual planning, monitoring, and evaluation of projects to the coordinator.  To support the coordination of (youth) exchange programs  To support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of intercultural training and workshops for youth and partner organizations To support the coordination of the interactions with (alumni) networks in Rwanda and Germany Required qualifications and competencies:

A university degree (Bachelor level) in a relevant field such as e.g. development cooperation, cultural or social studies At least 1 year of experience in a similar role  Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office programs  Good knowledge of social media tools Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, German and French language skills are an asset Initiative and ability to work independently Being proactive  Ability to develop own ideas for project proposals Team-oriented way of working High organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure Flexibility and reliable in work results To apply, please send the following documents in one PDF file with the reference JUNIOR OFFICER SPORTS AND YOUTH to [Email hidden] no later than Sunday, 7 June 2026 23.59 : 

Cover letter CV Diplomas References if available Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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