% of time

Activity

70%

CASE MANAGEMENT

• Effectively support volunteer coordinators to identify, register, refer, support, and follow up with children with disabilities and their families in the assigned hub.
• Train volunteer coordinators to use the digital case management system, willingness to understand and use the system daily.
• Build the capacity of volunteers/parents/community members on case management for children with disabilities
• At the hub level, engage appropriate service providers, medical facilities, and organizations of persons with disabilities to meet the needs of children with disabilities identified in the specific hub.
• Ensure the volunteers and partners have the resources needed to meet the needs of children with disabilities in their Hub
• Facilitate parent participation in support groups and strengthen capacity/desire to foster agency, empowerment, and transformational development for children with disabilities
• Build relationships with communities and stakeholders to foster disability inclusion.
• Support awareness campaigns and community sensitization on disability issues.
• Identify capacity gaps for community partners
• Develop a training plan to address identified gaps for staff and community partners
• Promoting inclusive education through teacher/parents training.
• Mentor and coach community groups (volunteers, committees, and stakeholders, parents with children with disabilities) on disability inclusion

30%

ADVOCACY & DISABILITY PROGRAMMING SUSTAINABILITY

• Ensure access and participation in quality education for children with disabilities in mainstream schools and appropriate healthcare services, including specialized care.
• Provide support from an early age, including assessments and therapies.
• Address dietary needs and feeding challenges of children with disabilities by linking with relevant TP sectors
• Offer Caregivers/parents training for better understanding and care, and create support networks.
• Conduct campaigns to reduce stigma and increase understanding.
• Advocate for and create physically accessible environments.
• Gather data and conduct research on disability issues.
• If available in the hub, leverage existing child-friendly spaces such as Children’s Clubs, Bible Clubs, IMPACT + Clubs, Child Parliament, and ensure they are inclusive of children with disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• MMinimum qualification required: Degree in Education, Inclusive or Special Needs Education, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation Services, Disability Studies, Development Studies, or any other relevant field
• Experience:   At least 3 years of broad and deep experience in community engagement, disability programming, education, child protection, and advocacy
• Skills: Excellent facilitation, collaboration, communication, project management & critical analysis skills
• Previous experience of working with grassroots development structures, including VDC, ADC, and School-Based Structures such as PTA, MSG, and SMC, and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs)
• Experience of working with children with disabilities is desirable
• Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply; all necessary accommodations will be provided.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

• Degree in Education, Inclusive or Special Needs Education, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation Services, Disability Studies, Development Studies (If the degree is issued by a foreign institution, an equivalence certificate from the Rwanda Higher Education Council (HEC) will be required)

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

1. Understanding of disability-related services, rehabilitation services, including knowledge of available resources, support networks, and best practices in the disability field.

2. Experience in disability advocacy and policy engagement at the local or national levels. Knowledge of disability rights, legislation, and the ability to influence policy changes to benefit individuals with disabilities is crucial.

3. Strong skills in community outreach and networking to build partnerships with disability-focused organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers.

4. Proficiency in assistive technologies and accessibility standards, along with the ability to assess and implement accessible solutions for digital platforms, physical environments, and communication materials.

5. Proficiency in research methodologies, data collection, and analysis to assess the needs of individuals with disabilities, evaluate project outcomes, and make data-driven decisions.

List additional work experience preferred for this position.

1. Cultural Sensitivity: Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse populations, respecting different cultural norms and values, and appreciating multicultural settings.

2. A strong commitment to promoting inclusivity and supporting individuals with disabilities is a fundamental requirement.

3. Ability to adapt to changing project needs and priorities.

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

30% of the time is spent travelling to the field.

Physical

Requirements

Language

Requirements

Should be fluent in English, and knowledge of French is an added advantage.