Universel

Country

Rwanda

City

Kigali

Duration

12 months

Language of work

English

Program

Le CECI vise à améliorer le bien-être économique et social des personnes les plus pauvres et les plus marginalisées en Afrique, en Asie et dans les Amériques, grâce à l'appui de volontaires. Le CECI vise particulièrement à renforcer la place et le leadership des femmes et des jeunes femmes comme actrices de changement pour un développement durable et inclusif. En partageant leurs compétences et leurs expertises, et en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec des partenaires locaux, les volontaires du CECI contribuent à renforcer le pouvoir économique des femmes et des jeunes femmes et la résilience des communautés face aux changements climatiques.

Gender Equality And Inclusion Advisor

In Rwanda, CECI supports the economic empowerment of vulnerable women: farmers and breeders, heads of household and young mothers, those living in refugee camps or involved in cross-border trade. Although considerable progress has been made towards gender equality in Rwanda, especially at the political level, the situation of women in at the household level requires effort. CECI volunteers work in collaboration with civil society organizations to improve women's economic opportunities. In collaboration with women's rights organizations, volunteers also support the creation of an enabling environment for gender equality.

Functions

The primary partner organization (under contract) for this assignment is the Association of Kigali Women in Sports (AKWOS) but the volunteer will also support other partner organizations, including, but not limited to Save Generation, INGABO SYNDICATE and Association de coopération et de recherche pour le développement (Accord).    

  • In collaboration with AKWOS, develop tools that promote gender equality and women's empowerment, including educational resources, training materials, and capacity-building programs aimed at fostering gender equality across various domains.  
  • Support the organization of training sessions and train the AKWOS team and members to ensure the effective dissemination of gender equality principles and practices within the cluster.  
  • Assist INGABO SYNDICATE in incorporating gender equality into its programs and activities.  
  • Support Save Generation in designing innovative strategies and programs aimed at promoting gender equality, with a particular focus on empowering women and young women within those organizations.  
  • Organize training sessions and awareness campaigns for the staff of partner organizations, community members, and other stakeholders to foster a deep understanding of gender-related issues.  
  • Organize training, sharing, and learning sessions on gender equality for communities of practice at the national and regional levels.  
  • Contribute to the integration of gender perspectives into programs and initiatives implemented by partners, including policies and various developed strategies and tools.  
  • Support partner organizations in establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of gender equality initiatives and adjust existing intervention approaches.  
  • Actively collaborate with external partners, women's rights organizations, and other key stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward gender equality.  
  • Encourage and mobilize the staff of partner organizations to promote gender equality and women's rights by participating in the development of an inclusive and equitable organizational culture.  
  • Take into account gender equality, rights and diversity in all activities, with particular emphasis on the participation and representation of women and young women in all activities.  
  • Integrate environmental issues and climate change adaptation in all activities.  
  • Make sure to respect, at all times, the organization's guides, manuals, guidelines or instructions related to security and safety.  
  • Take the necessary means to ensure your own security, namely by establishing an individual risk mitigation plan in your place of assignment.  
  • Participate in communication activities designed to share your volunteering experience with those around you and raise awareness of international solidarity issues.  
  • Organize or support a fundraising event to contribute to community efforts in collaboration with local partner organizations. You will have access to the necessary tools and the support of a resource person throughout your mandate.  
  • Write the reports required by the partner organization and the CECI program.  

Required skills

  • Hold a degree in gender and/or women’s studies, feminist studies.  
  • Have a deep understanding of theoretical and practical concepts and issues related to gender equality and inclusion.  
  • Have experience working with different organizations/institutions on gender integration and mainstreaming, as well as the development of associated tools.  
  • Understand social dynamics and gender inequalities.  
  • Be able to contextualize gender equality work within the framework of development projects.  
  • Have the ability to adapt to various situations and adjust approaches based on local needs and realities.  
  • Possess excellent communication and training skills.  
  • Be fluent in English; knowledge of French is an asset.  

Benefits and Support

  • Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in the country.
  • Participation in a pre-assignment training where you will have the opportunity to learn about CECI and gain practical skills for working in international cooperation.
  • Return flights and visas.
  • Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials approved by CECI.
  • Health Insurance.
  • A tax-free living allowance in Canada is provided to support an adequate standard of living.
  • An accommodation allowance that provides access to adequate housing.
  • A unique and rewarding work experience!
CECI is an employer that values diversity and respects employment equity. People from the following groups are encouraged to apply: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people living with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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Following recent changes to the Government of Canada’s international travel advice, CECI will gradually resume international volunteer deployments. Express your interest by applying on our available positions. Conditions related to the resumption of international mobilization will follow shortly.

We are always looking for Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in one of the countries where our programs are implemented. If this is your case, please send us your application!

*NEW* We now offer remote volunteering positions! If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and are available to provide support for 5 to 35 hours per week to one of our partner organizations, you can now do remote volunteer assignment from Canada. Consult the list of available positions!