Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Program Manager
About IGIRE Rwanda Organization (IRO):
IGIRE Rwanda Organization is a non-profit committed to transforming the lives of youth, with a focus on women, by providing access to digital skills, mentorship, and meaningful job opportunities. Our programs focus on technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, emphasizing empowering young women through initiatives like SheCanCode Bootcamp and the Academy for Women Entrepreneurship.
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Admission, Student Success, and Communications Officer to join our team. This role merges student engagement responsibilities with communications and event coordination. The successful candidate will manage the student admission process, track their success during and after the program, and implement effective communication strategies to showcase IGIRE’s impact. This includes organizing events and developing promotional materials that amplify the organization’s mission and visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Admissions Management:
- Oversee the entire admission process, including application reviews, interviews, and student selection.
- Communicate admission timelines and decisions clearly to applicants.
- Maintain an accurate database of student applications and admissions data.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager to define annual admission strategies and targets.
Student Success and Engagement:
- Track student progress and document their achievements and success stories.
- Build and sustain relationships with alumni to foster long-term engagement.
- Identify challenges faced by students and provide actionable solutions to support their success.
- Organize workshops, networking events, and alumni meetups to strengthen community connections.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E):
- Design and implement M&E frameworks to measure program impact and effectiveness.
- Analyze data and generate actionable insights to improve organizational outcomes.
- Prepare detailed quarterly M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) and organizational goals.
Communications and Event Coordination:
- Develop and execute communication strategies to promote IGIRE’s programs and initiatives.
- Create content for social media, newsletters, and other promotional channels.
- Organize events such as graduations, workshops, and fundraisers to showcase the organization’s impact.
- Build partnerships with media outlets to increase IGIRE’s visibility.
- Act as a spokesperson for IGIRE’s programs, sharing impactful stories with external audiences.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in admissions, M&E, communications, or student success roles.
- Strong proficiency in data collection, analysis tools, and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and digital marketing tools (e.g., Canva, Mail chimp).
- Proven ability to manage events and create promotional materials.
- Familiarity with non-profit or educational environments is an added advantage
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Admissions Efficiency: Process 100% of applications within designated timelines.
- Student Success Tracking: run monthly employment status report and student testimonial stories to track student success post-program
- M&E Reporting: Deliver quarterly reports with actionable insights on program performance and impact.
- Event Success: Organize at least three successful events per year with 90% participant satisfaction.
- Communications Impact: Increase social media engagement by 60% annually and ensure weekly social medical posts and newsletters
- Alumni Engagement: Maintain active engagement with 70% of program alumni annually.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and references to hr@igirerwanda.org by 27rd December 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.