Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Local Project Coordinator
Meredith Moore
Director of Human Resources at PYXERA Global
PYXERA Global (www.PYXERAGlobal.org), an NGO with offices around the world, will be managing a Global Pro Bono program in Kigali, Rwanda scheduled to take place in September 2022. PYXERA Global would like to hire a part-time local project coordinator currently residing in Kigali to provide project management and logistical support to the selected team of high-level corporate volunteers who will provide pro bono consulting services to local health care organizations.

The selected local project coordinator’s main responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following.

Project Development & Implementation
• Help to develop Scope of Works (SOWs) reflecting the specific areas of intervention requested by local host organization
• Support local host clients in preparing for arrival of corporate volunteers and ensuring stakeholder meetings are arranged
• Participate in conference calls with corporate volunteers in advance of their arrival in Kigali
• Support corporate volunteers, providing advice and guidance around SOW delivery
• Act as the on-the-ground interface between PYXERA Global and partners in Kigali, including regular correspondence with PYXERA Global staff and other stakeholders to assure satisfaction on the part of the corporate volunteers and partners
• Participate in meetings with corporate volunteers, as requested
• Prepare financial and final program reports Logistics
• Assist in procuring accommodations and transportation in Kigali for corporate volunteers
• Coordinate the kick-off and closing event(s) for corporate volunteers and host clients
• Prepare Kigali-related guides and suggestions for project guides
• Orient new corporate volunteers upon arrival in Kigali
• Manage project travel logistics for corporate volunteers while they are in Kigali
• Act as a logistical and informational resource for corporate volunteers and troubleshoot challenges they may face
• Monitor and advise on security arrangements for corporate volunteers when they are in Kigali

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Must be based in Kigali with in-depth area familiarity
• Background of community engagement, health systems, communications, project management, organizational development, NGO management, or related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience
• Experience working with cross-cultural teams and/or skills-based volunteer programs
• Ability to multi-task and manage diverse tasks simultaneously
• Flexible and able to work in a team, as well as individually with limited supervision
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to develop SOWs with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in virtual and in-person presentation skills

Salary
This is a part-time consultant position with an estimate timeline of 5 – 6 months with May 2022 start date. Pay is based on past experience and the type of work required for this position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via e-mail to consultingopportunities@PYXERAGlobal.org . Please write “Kigali, Local Project Coordinator” in the subject line of the e-mail. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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