Background

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was founded as a government agency on April 1, 1991, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to implement Korea’s grants and technical cooperation programs in Korea’s partner countries. The Agency is also promoting sustainable development in developing countries while strengthening partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders and development partners.

KOICA started its first development cooperation with the Government of Rwanda in 2006, and the KOICA Rwanda Office was officially established in 2011, as an attache to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Rwanda, to extend and strengthen its development activities in the country.

Located in the compound of the Korean Embassy, KOICA Rwanda Office is constantly seeking to enhance its performance, relations and engagement with various stakeholders involved in development.
KOICA Rwanda Office is therefore looking for competent candidates for the position of

Volunteer Program Officer.

Vision

Contributing to poverty reduction and sustainable development of the Republic of Rwanda in line with Vision 2050 of the Republic of Rwanda and Country Partnership Strategy of the Republic of Korea; further strengthening the partnership of the two countries

Volunteer Program Officer (1)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support KOICA WFK volunteer training
• Support the immigration of new and existing KOICA dispatched staffs and volunteers
• Support WFK events, such as regular workshops and conferences
• Resolve safety and security issues involving WFK volunteers
• Engage with partners to check on volunteer activities
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and directed by the management.
• Must be able to conduct the demand survey for the volunteers

Minimum Academic/Work Experience requirement:

Academic requirement:

• (Mandatory) Bachelor’s Degree
• (Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, International Development, Development Studies or related fields.

Work requirement

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in related duties.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Having previous job experiences with international organizations or Korean organizations is a strong advantage.
• Good command of English and Kinyarwanda with effective communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills (MS office, PowerPoint and Publisher as well as other Software products for content management and social media platforms.
• Strong work ethics (timeliness, collaboration, and integrity), timely reporting, and customer-oriented attitude.
• Good Communication and organizing skills

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