Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Rwanda.

📋 Description

• Deliver demand-oriented, standardized technical support and expert advice on the inclusion of Refugees and Displaced Persons to donor personnel and implementing partners in Rwanda.

• Collaborate in the development of strategies and action plans to integrate RDP inclusion across various programs and regions in Rwanda.

• Jointly create concept notes and proposals, and evaluate expressions of interest, ensuring an RDP perspective is included.

• Perform RDP inclusion assessments in partnership with donors.

• Formulate and execute capacity-building plans for evaluated partners.

• Aid in the establishment of RDP-specific partnerships and involve stakeholders in the execution of the RDP strategy.

• Foster relationships with donor representatives and partners.

• Assist in organizing RDP-focused events, learning workshops, stakeholder gatherings, and youth meetings.

• Enhance partner capabilities to design, pilot, and expand innovative educational and economic opportunity programs for RDP youth.

• Support training-of-trainers initiatives with donor RDP focal points, the Youth Technical Advisory Committee, and organizations led by refugees.

• Provide technical support and institutional enhancement to organizations led by refugees.

• Reinforce the organizational and technical capabilities of refugee-led organizations to offer RDP inclusion support to donors and partners.

• Conduct research, mapping, and analysis regarding RDP contexts and obstacles.

• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning team to assess the quality and effectiveness of technical assistance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in English is crucial; French is preferred but not mandatory.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as International Development, Project Planning and Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, International Relations, or Refugee Studies.

• At least 7+ years of experience in development cooperation, technical assistance projects, education, and/or youth employment in Rwanda.

• Relevant experience in promoting livelihoods and economic inclusion for displaced/refugee youth.

• Experience in supporting entrepreneurs within a refugee context.

• Familiarity with tertiary or technical education for displaced/refugee youth and young individuals with disabilities.

• Knowledge of market-based strategies for youth employment and livelihoods, especially for refugee and displaced women and young people.

• Proven experience in providing technical support to development organizations and managing multiple partnerships.

• Experience in program development and participatory, partnership-based capacity enhancement.

• In-depth understanding of educational and youth employment challenges, trends, and barriers in Africa, particularly for refugee and displaced women and young people.

• A demonstrated commitment to social inclusion and awareness of the challenges faced by refugee and displaced groups.

• Knowledge of and commitment to gender equality and intersectionality in programming.

• Complete fluency in English, with strong writing and editing skills.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to work hands-on, both independently and collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to WUSC’s mission.

• Must reside in Kigali, Rwanda.

• Must already hold relevant work authorization in Rwanda.

• Willingness to travel frequently within Rwanda and across Africa, with occasional international trips.

• Flexibility in work schedule.

• Lived experience as an RDP is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A vibrant international work setting with a diverse intercultural team.

• Exciting opportunities to utilize skills and gain experience while positively impacting youth globally.

• Accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.