Job description

CC-JOBS is a registered INGO; established to support Educational Opportunities and Community Development in Rwanda. Our focus area is Gitega Sector of Nyarugenge District in Kigali, Rwanda (Central East-Africa).

We offer interesting internships/research/volunteering programs for international students with all study backgrounds and various study years to support the implementation of our Youth Development Sponsorship Program (YDSP).

The vision of the organization is as following:

A prosperous community in which the youth have access to resources that will enable them to become self-sustainable and a major contributor to the development of their community.

For studies related to International Communication & Multimedia Design and Creative Business we are looking for students who can maintain, upgrade & manage our social media channels (Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram) and website. From daily/weekly posting to creating EG canvas posters for the different mentioned channels. Another assignment could be related to the development of a documentary or working on short videos for promotion and marketing purposes. 

Possible assignments and Tasks with more complexity:

• Developing and implementing a Marketing Communication Plan for our organization.  Focused on our Tourism activities for sustainability, Student Exchange Program or Youth Development Sponsorship Program;
• Developing and implementing a Social Media Strategy for our organization; 
• Developing and directing a documentary for the Youth Development Sponsorship Program;

In general, we welcome all students with creative ideas related the described topics above.

Come to Rwanda where you will experience what you have never done before. 

Have a meaningful, impactful and life changing internship/research period.

Activities

Role of the intern: Aiming for skills transfer next to leaving behind materials and methods that can be used in terms of sustainability.

Intern activities (general for all studies):

• Attending family visits to announce selection of YDSP students and before internship placement
• Helping with documentation and report writing
• Helping with data collection and research implementation
• Managing & upgrading our Social Media channels
• Helping with designing and implementing Tourism activities for sustainability
• Attending team meetings for evaluations and impact analysis
• Assisting with workshops and community activities: Culinary Arts- cooking class, English & Communication, Career Guidance & Counseling, Entrepreneurship, Community workshops and activities related to reaching the broader community

Project Management:

• Contributing ideas for improvement and continued development of the project
• Contributing own theoretical knowledge or work experience: exchanging ideas and knowledge with the team.
• Developing sustainable products and concepts to sustain our Youth Development Sponsorship Program in Kigali-Rwanda.

Training and supporting the staff:

• Experienced interns are welcome to give presentations on ideas that can build on the work the team is already doing

Preferred profile

Intern requirements

·  Passionate and capable in your field

·  A student who is internationally orientated, adventurous, flexible, has a basic English level, can work independently, is communicative strong and open for working with different cultures in the international environment.

·  Self-direction when situations appear unclear/unambiguous

·  Entering environments where local customs, safety awareness and local regulations should be respected

·  Acceptance and understanding of strong cultural differences

Period: This is flexible, but we recommended students at least a period of 2 months and longer.

What we offer

Have you ever felt like?

“I want to extend my horizon and see something completely different in the world”?

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE

We connect students from all over the world, with young people from Gitega; a struggling but striving neighbourhood in Kigali, Rwanda. There is no greater valuable learning experience than sharing norms and values with people from different cultures in various practical and local activities!

Secondly, if you would like to support social development in disadvantaged neighbourhoods- don’t hesitate to sign up for this unique program.

WE PROVIDE AN INSPIRING ATMOSPHERE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

Guidance: We offer daily support with Research writing and reviews, data Collection, Language interpretation and local neighborhood guidance when visiting Kigali Rwanda or doing an online research project.

Workspace for intern: Office space available with internet + Training room for workshops available + Community space for community outreach activities.

We support interns with all living arrangements for their stay in Rwanda.

Please email us at … if you have any other questions.