Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Quick answer
WUSC is hiring a Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons to work in Kigali, Rwanda, providing technical assistance to ensure the inclusion of refugee and displaced youth in education and employment.
- Role
- Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons
- Organization
- World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
- Location
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
WUSC is seeking a Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons to provide technical assistance and guidance to donor staff and partners in Rwanda, focusing on the inclusion of refugee and displaced youth in education and employment.
What you'll do
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to donor staff and partners
- Support the development of new programming with a Refugee and Displaced Persons lens
- Conduct RDP inclusion assessments and develop capacity-strengthening plans
- Support the development of RDP-specific partnerships and maintain relationships with donor staff and partners
- Enhance the capacity of staff and partners to develop, test, and scale innovative programming
- Support a training-of-trainers approach with RDP focal points and RLOs
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 7+ years of experience in development cooperation, technical assistance projects, education, and youth employment
- Experience on projects that promote livelihoods and economic inclusion for displaced/ refugee youth
- Understanding of market-based approaches to youth employment and livelihoods
- Experience providing technical support to development organizations
- Commitment to a participatory partnership approach to capacity development
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kigali, Rwanda, with frequent travel within the country to RDP hosting areas.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience, and experience in development cooperation and technical assistance projects.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply by following the link provided in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on World University Service of Canada (WUSC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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