Government Relations Officer Job in Rwanda

Government Relations Officer

Wanted

Exceptional professionals with 3-5 years of work experience to lead external relations for a growing program

Job Location

Ndera, Gasabo District with travel as needed

Duration: Long-term commitment, full-time job

Organization Description

Gardens for Health is an international NGO that works in partnership with health centers to integrate agriculture and health education into the prevention and treatment of malnutrition.

Job Description

The Government Relations Officer will manage relationships with local authorities and with districts in which Gardens for Health works and serve as a local ambassador for the program. They will manage the reporting and data sharing systems.

Responsibilities

The Government Relations Officer's responsibilities include:

• Meet regularly with district, sector and health center leaders to share progress and plans
• Work with district, sector and health center leaders to coordinate district-wide initiatives
• Support relevant team members in District Plans to Eliminate Malnutrition in districts in which GHI works
• Develop regular reports in Kinyarwanda and English for both internal and external use
• Manage the Memorandums of Understanding with health center partners
• Support the Country Director and Training and Outreach Manager in developing and executing initiatives in partnership with other NGOs and/or multi-national funders

Desired Skills and Experience

• University Degree
• Excellent English, French, and Kinyarwanda
• Advanced Excel proficiency, and significant experience working with data
• Experience working in the health system — experience at the health center level is preferred
• Experience working with local government
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Organizational skills arid attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• "Umutima Mwiza"

Compensation and Benefits

Modest salary to start with raises based on performance. Health insurance

Preferred Start: Date February 2014

To Apply

Email a cover letter, resume and the contact information for 2 references who can speak to your work experience to jobs@gardensforhealth.org (Subject line: Government Relations Officer). The end date for receiving submissions will be, 7 February 2014. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted