Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• The Rwanda Environmental Awareness Organization (REAO) is a registered Non-governmental Organization in Rwanda focusing on providing environmental education and nature experiences for Rwandan secondary school students. Part of our mission is to present pertinent information to our target audience and to encourage action within preexisting environmental clubs in the schools. We accomplish our goals by conducting school trainings with qualified environmental professionals, by providing excursions to our National Parks in Rwanda, and by providing support to existing student environmental clubs. We have trained and provided these services to over 1,500 students in our 13 years of existence.
• We are currently seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for REAO by working with our Executive Board to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. The Executive Director is also responsible for overseeing operations, managing programs, and ensuring REAO’s financial sustainability.

Executive Director Duties and Skills:
1. Coordinate, manage, and expand semiannual school trainings and park visits.
2. Prepare biweekly activity reports for the Executive Board.
3. Prepare grants and project funding proposals that align with REAO’s mission.
4. Implement a mechanism for funding environmental club projects with partner schools.
5. Establish/maintain partnerships with relevant organizations, i.e., NGOs, educational institutions, businesses, and government.
6. Manage REAO’s website, Facebook, and other social media accounts.
7. Manage finances and budgetary considerations to ensure the ongoing financial viability of the organization.

A qualified candidate should have:
1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Management experience in the NGO sector with a particular interest in environmental and social justice organizations.
3. Demonstrated ability to initiate, fund, and maintain environmental programs.
4. Ability to work independently and in teams.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Proven track record of successful fundraising and financial management.
7. Experience in technology in order to maintain website and social media accounts.
8. At least between 3-5 years working experience in similar role.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• The Deadline for the application is 5:00PM on 5th APRIL 2024
• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• To apply, provide a cover letter and resume to reaorwanda@gmail.com  and make copy to nahayovnc@yahoo.com 
• NAHAYO VINCENT
• LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE/REAO
• 5th /March/2024

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