University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health
 care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the
 next generation of global health professionals’ doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and
 policy experts into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health
 services for all.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Community Engagement Intern (CEI)
Reports To: Community Engagement Assistant
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda
Role Purpose: The Community Engagement Intern will be supporting Community Engagement
 Assistant to some activities of UGHE’s community engagement activities in Burera District and
 beyond, as well as actively supporting in the launch and design of all community engagement
 programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Assist in planning and executing all logistics of projects and programs.
• Serve as the secretary of the Community Advisory Board;
• Actively participate in the creation of the Community Engagement Working Group;
• Coordinate community engagement program implementation and assist in all  community engagement activities
• Assist in finding ways to support local economic growth and skills training through local buying and hiring habits of the university, such as promoting local agriculture to be able to source more needed food items from Burera District;
• Update and supporting in planning of different activities on campus with community
• Work with community engagement team to organize social activities with the community
• Help to coordinate student work-study assigned to community engagement ensuring they have well thought out work plans in line with larger community  engagement efforts;
• Collaborate with all departments across UGHE on such efforts;
• Conduct continuous research, attend trainings and stay informed on successful community engagement programs as a means to advise on institutional best practices;
• Support in additional community engagement initiatives as they arise such as   fellowships, practicum support, etc.;
• Coordinating UGHE’s involvement in monthly umuganda activities in  coordination with the students, staff, UGHE contractors and community  members;
• Support community engagement team in all administrative works
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE/SKILLS  
• Requires desire to work with community engagement or similar programs;
• Experience in community engagement, entrepreneurship and business
development, or other similar field required, data collection;
• Bachelor’s degree required
• English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required; French language desired;
• Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to articulate UGHE’s and
PIH’s mission and program objectives persuasively;
• Ability to serve as an external representative to government officials, UGHE
partners, and donors;
• Excellent project management skills; ability to manage complex projects from
creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple projects, and coordinate teams
to meet deadlines;
• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally
diverse staff across departments and organizations;
• Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism;
• Mandatory to live in Butaro full time including many weekends (ie umuganda,
projects, etc.);
• Familiarity or experience working in Burera District strongly desired;
• Interest in social justice is strongly desirable.
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual  
Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including
community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are
treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and
any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment
checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy. UGHE will request information
from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment
and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left
employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these
recruitment procedures.

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