Position: Program Internee (1) 

AAR Background

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is an Affiliate Member of ActionAid International (AAI) – an anti-poverty agency working with poor, voiceless people, communities, and similar-minded partners worldwide.  ActionAid is a non-partisan, non-religious development organisation that has been working in Rwanda since 1982 to contribute towards eradication of poverty and injustices with a focus on tackling the root causes of poverty.

Currently, ActionAid Rwanda implements several activities in the areas of Agriculture, Education & Food security, Women’s Rights and Poverty Eradication from 7 Local Right Programs (LRPs) including Nyanza, Gisagara, Ruheru, Murundi, Gitesi, Muko and Shingiro LRPs.

AAR is seeking for applications from qualified candidates who will support its work in Program department.  

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Under the guidance and supervision of the mentioned units Leaders, the internees will be responsible of:

Program intern (1):

  • Support the implementation of Participatory Reflection and Review Processes (PRRP)
  • Develop the implementation plan, identify implementation needs, with a consultation to the Line Manager, communities, and District Authorities.
  • Assist in the day-to-day operations of team’s programs and setting up plans and ensuring timelines are met.
  • Participate and organize community functions (meetings, celebration etc) at the Sector level in consultation with the Line Manager.
  • Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual report and plans in line with AAR guidelines.
  • Ensure community participation and understanding of LRP activities at the Community level.
  • Identify advocacy issues within community, propose and design appropriate strategies to address them/link to AAR policy agenda
  • Monitor the implementation of all LRP activities on timely basis.
  • Participate in the collection and organization of any required data.
  • Prepare activity Concept notes and Terms of References
  • Support in funding concept Note and Project Proposal development
  • Compile best practices/ success stories, lessons learnt and case studies from the communities
  • Monitor the implementation of sponsorship activities eg Child message and profile collections; Photo updates; Query and complaints follow ups
  • Ensure compliance to SHEA and Safeguarding Policies
  • Ensure Feminist Leadership Principles are applied in all his/her actions

Skills and Specifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
  • Ability to facilitate in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Should be computer literate in word, excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Strong skills in networking with stakeholders at the district, sector and LRP level

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should get an application form through this link: ACTIONAID RWANDA INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM

PLEASE NOTE: The Basic documents to submit are listed as below.

  • ACTIONAID RWANDA INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM
  • CURRICULUM VITAE
  • HIGHEST EDUCATION QUALIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATES
  • COPY OF ID

The basic documents should be sent electronically to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org  in a zipped one document not later than Thursday the 23rd   March at 5:00 pm. Indicate in the subject line: Program Internee or Finance Internee. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the Safeguarding Policy and the Child Protection Policy, among other ActionAid policies.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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