Junior Administrator - Kigali

About the Organization

The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years. It began in 1982 as an 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.

Position Overview

The Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda is seeking a Junior Administrator to support the Social Department in planning, implementing, and monitoring project activities focused on inclusion, social empowerment, and income-generating measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities in inclusion, social empowerment, and income-generating measures
• Support the drafting of project proposals
• Support the preparation of financial and narrative reports
• Support the development of strategic plans for capacity building, benefiting cooperatives in rural areas
• Support the facilitation of conceptual and strategic plans for the social department portfolio
• Conduct field visits on a regular basis
• Support annual reporting, planning, and evaluation of projects
• Support the strengthening of existing cooperations and identification of potential new partners
• Support communication and collaboration with Rwandan and Rhineland-Palatinate partners
• Support exchange encounters between Rwandan and Rhineland-Palatinate partners in both states

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor level) in social work, development cooperation, inclusive education, or related fields
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
• Initiative and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• German language skills
• French language skills