Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
A. Responsibilities
The Project Advisor will form an integral part of the BioMex project team and take over the following responsibilities:
• Serving as focal person for the BioMex programme within the GIZ team
• Administrative and technical support in the implementation of the BioMex programme.
• Contact person for Rwandan students enrolled in the BioMex Programme.
• Promotion of the BioMex Programme in Rwanda and recruitment of students in line with defined application processes.
• Perform tasks in the other fields of activity of the overall GIZ project as needed

B. Tasks
1. Accompanying the learning progress of students throughout the programme and serving as focal person for Rwandan students
• Acting as interface between teaching staff, administration, and potential/ enrolled students of the BioMex programme
• Organizing and conducting regular consultation appointments for students
• Consultation for enrolled and potential students regarding admission requirements, module selection, learning progress
• Advocating for the specific needs of female students and offering appropriate support measures
• Logistical/ technical preparation and moderation of workshops offered to students on topics such as time management, technical usage of the learning platform, self-management
2. Communication and public relations of the BioMex Programme in Rwanda
• Close coordination with project team at zfh (especially project coordinator, communications manager) in the design and implementation of communications and recruitment strategy
• Contributing to the online marketing strategy of the BioMex Programme
• Drafting of promotional materials (e.g., press releases, flyers, brochures)
• Representing the BioMex Programme at conferences, events
• Organizing promotional activities (e.g., guest lectures, promotional stands on campuses) to recruit students for the programme

C. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
1. Qualifications
• University degree in life or social sciences or related fields
2. Professional experience
• 2 years of professional experience working in higher education management or university administration in Rwanda
• Experience in communications, public relations and/ or online marketing
• Strong understanding of the landscape in higher education in Rwanda, including range of studies in life sciences, admission requirements and current developments
• Proven experience in drafting press releases, promotion materials (flyers, brochures, newsletters) and managing websites and social media accounts
• Strong track-record in conducting online and offline workshops and managing events (conferences, open days etc.)
3. Other knowledge, additional competences
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English
• Awareness of gender issues in higher education in Rwanda
• Outward openness and networking skills with diverse actors (students, university staff, international partners)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, solution-oriented and to manage several tasks at the same time

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 26th March 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.
• https://www.giz-jobs.com/rwanda/#id=15069195-e2c3-43da-aad4-209e41ae53a8 
• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
• This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.
• Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.
• GIZ Office Rwanda
• KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu
• P.O. Box 59, Kigali,
• Rwanda
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