JOB OFFER
The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years. It began in 1982 as an attempt by two countries to reshape development policy and has now become an internationally recognised model of citizen-oriented, decentralised, and efficient international cooperation at the local level. The Coordination Office of the Partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda (Jumelage) oversees most of the projects carried out within the framework of the partnership.
The Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda is looking for a Junior Administrator in the Social Department
General tasks:
- To support planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities mainly in the area of inclusion, social empowerment and income generating measures
- To support the drafting of project proposals
- To support the preparation of financial and narrative reports
- Tosupport the development of strategic plans for capacity building, benefiting cooperatives in rural areas
- To support the facilitation of conceptual and strategic plans for the social department portfolio
- To conduct field visits on a regular basis
- To support the annual reporting, annual planning and evaluation of projects
- To support the strengthening of existing cooperations and the identification of potential new partners
- To support the communication and collaboration with Rwandan and Rhineland-Palatinate partners
- To support the exchange encounters of Rwandan and Rhineland-Palatinate partners in both states
Required qualifications and competencies:
- A university degree (Bachelor level) in social work, development cooperation, (inclusive) education or in related fields
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role and with similar responsibilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, German and French language skills are an asset
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Ability to develop own ideas for project proposals
- Being proactive
- Team-oriented way of working
- High organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
- Flexibility and reliable in work results
This is a fixed-term position for 9 months starting 1 April 2026 at the latest. To apply, please send the following documents in one PDF file with the reference JUNIOR ADMINISTRATOR to kigali.info@rlp-ruanda.de no later than Tuesday, 24 February 2026 23.59 :
- Cover letter
- CV
- Diplomas
- References if available
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.