Youth and Gender Officer
2025-07-31T11:27:09+00:00
Peace and Development Network
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FULL_TIME
kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
2025-08-14T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
8
Peace and Development Network is a network of peace building organizations. Due to our country’s history, many organizations were founded with the aim of promoting peace and unity among Rwandans. In this regard, TLC, MJCI-Shalom, PDD, CAPR, Friends Peace House (FPH) were formed. During a meeting in Kicukiro, Kigali in 2014, these organizations with their funding partner MCC, resolved that working together would create synergy, increase visibility for their activities, and bring about accountability and unity.
Position: Youth and gender officer
Location: Kigali
Eligibility criteria for Youth and gender officers (CA+ project)
Educational Qualifications
- Masters Degre in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, public health, or a related field is often required.
Professional Experience and competence
- 2-5 years of experience in gender programming, youth development, social work, or related areas is required.
- Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, especially on gender and youth empowerment initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively advocate for gender and youth issues.
- Ability to analyze gender and youth data, reports, and trends to inform program development and policy recommendations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including community members, government officials, and NGOs.
- Comprehensive understanding of local and global gender and youth challenges, policies, and best practices. Familiarity with Rwanda's national gender policies and frameworks is crucial.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations related to gender equality and youth rights in Rwanda.
Specific Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing policies and programs to promote gender equality and youth empowerment.
- Conducting advocacy and awareness campaigns on gender-related issues.
- Collaborating with other non-profits and governmental bodies to enhance the effectiveness of gender and youth programs.
- Understanding local cultural nuances and adapting programs to be culturally appropriate.
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting gender equity and the rights of youth.
Specific Responsibilities Developing and implementing policies and programs to promote gender equality and youth empowerment. Conducting advocacy and awareness campaigns on gender-related issues. Collaborating with other non-profits and governmental bodies to enhance the effectiveness of gender and youth programs. Understanding local cultural nuances and adapting programs to be culturally appropriate. Demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting gender equity and the rights of youth.
Professional Experience and competence 2-5 years of experience in gender programming, youth development, social work, or related areas is required. Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, especially on gender and youth empowerment initiatives. Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively advocate for gender and youth issues. Ability to analyze gender and youth data, reports, and trends to inform program development and policy recommendations. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including community members, government officials, and NGOs. Comprehensive understanding of local and global gender and youth challenges, policies, and best practices. Familiarity with Rwanda's national gender policies and frameworks is crucial. Knowledge of laws and regulations related to gender equality and youth rights in Rwanda.
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Vacancy title:
Youth and Gender Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Peace and Development Network
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Peace and Development Network is a network of peace building organizations. Due to our country’s history, many organizations were founded with the aim of promoting peace and unity among Rwandans. In this regard, TLC, MJCI-Shalom, PDD, CAPR, Friends Peace House (FPH) were formed. During a meeting in Kicukiro, Kigali in 2014, these organizations with their funding partner MCC, resolved that working together would create synergy, increase visibility for their activities, and bring about accountability and unity.
Position: Youth and gender officer
Location: Kigali
Eligibility criteria for Youth and gender officers (CA+ project)
Educational Qualifications
- Masters Degree in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, public health, or a related field is often required.
Professional Experience and competence
- 2-5 years of experience in gender programming, youth development, social work, or related areas is required.
- Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, especially on gender and youth empowerment initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively advocate for gender and youth issues.
- Ability to analyze gender and youth data, reports, and trends to inform program development and policy recommendations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including community members, government officials, and NGOs.
- Comprehensive understanding of local and global gender and youth challenges, policies, and best practices. Familiarity with Rwanda's national gender policies and frameworks is crucial.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations related to gender equality and youth rights in Rwanda.
Specific Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing policies and programs to promote gender equality and youth empowerment.
- Conducting advocacy and awareness campaigns on gender-related issues.
- Collaborating with other non-profits and governmental bodies to enhance the effectiveness of gender and youth programs.
- Understanding local cultural nuances and adapting programs to be culturally appropriate.
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting gender equity and the rights of youth.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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