Good Neighbors International Rwanda (GNI Rwanda) is recruiting one Senior Project Officer – Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship under the KOICA WISE Project. The position is based in Kigali and involves leading vocational training and entrepreneurship activities, monitoring programme quality, coordinating technical experts, supporting youth start-ups and managing revolving fund operations.
Applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of professional experience are encouraged to apply. Experience in child or youth education projects or vocational training projects is required.
Applications must be submitted by 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Kigali time.
About Good Neighbors International Rwanda
Good Neighbors International (GNI) Rwanda is part of Good Neighbors, an international humanitarian and development organisation founded in 1991. The organisation works in more than 50 countries to improve the lives of children, families and communities in vulnerable situations.
Its mission is to create a world without hunger, where people live together in harmony.
Good Neighbors has held General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1996 and received the Millennium Development Goals Award in 2007 in recognition of its contributions to education.
GNI’s engagement in Rwanda dates back to its first international humanitarian action during the 1994 Rwanda genocide crisis.
In Rwanda, the organisation implements programmes in education, health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food security and nutrition, child rights and protection, economic empowerment, inclusive communities, sustainable environment and humanitarian assistance.
Position Summary
The Senior Project Officer will lead the vocational training and entrepreneurship component, identified as Output 2.1, of the KOICA WISE Project.
The role focuses on ensuring the quality of youth development and vocational training programmes, supporting curriculum development, coordinating vocational trainers and experts, implementing centre revenue models, and leading entrepreneurship activities.
Main Responsibilities
1. Vocational Training Programme Quality
- Monitor and ensure the quality of youth development and vocational training programmes at the Centres of Excellence (CoE) and hub youth centres.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to improve programme implementation.
- Lead the development and localisation of career assessment tools in collaboration with Korean and local experts.
- Coordinate with local experts in the six vocational trades.
- Support the development and revision of vocational training curricula and learning materials.
2. Training Coordination and Capacity Building
- Plan and organise local refresher training for vocational trainers.
- Conduct training needs assessments.
- Coordinate training logistics and post-training follow-up.
- Work with technical experts and trainers to support effective delivery of vocational programmes.
3. Centre Revenue Models
- Implement centre revenue models under the oversight of the Project Coordinator.
- Conduct market analysis.
- Support operational planning.
- Monitor the performance of the revenue models.
4. Entrepreneurship and Youth Start-up Support
- Lead the planning and delivery of the entrepreneurship bootcamp.
- Coordinate participant selection.
- Arrange mentoring support.
- Follow up on youth start-ups after the bootcamp.
5. Revolving Fund Management
- Manage revolving fund operations, including beneficiary selection and repayment follow-up.
- Coordinate with the Accountant, who records disbursements and repayments.
- Work with the Project Action Officer, who oversees the fund.
6. Project Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate with the Project Officer supporting vocational training and entrepreneurship activities.
- Ensure clear allocation of responsibilities and timely delivery of activities.
- Collect, verify and report data on vocational training and entrepreneurship activities against project performance indicators.
- Prepare regular progress reports for the Project Coordinator.
The Senior Project Officer will also perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the position and organisational needs.
Education Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or a related field from an accredited academic institution:
- Education
- Technical and Vocational Education
- Business
- International Development
Additional relevant qualifications or professional certifications will be considered an advantage.
Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Professional Experience
Candidates must have:
- At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working in child or youth education projects or vocational training projects.
The following experience is an added advantage:
- Experience in KOICA-funded projects or projects implemented by international organisations.
- Experience in entrepreneurship support.
- Experience in start-up incubation.
- Experience in revolving fund management.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong programme quality monitoring, planning and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of vocational training systems and curriculum development in Rwanda.
- Strong coordination and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work with technical experts and trainers.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.
Required Application Documents
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- Cover letter addressed to the Country Representative.
- Completed GNI Rwanda Application Form.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.
- Copies of academic certificates and diplomas.
- Relevant professional certificates, where applicable.
- Copy of National ID or another valid identification document, where applicable.
How to Apply for the Senior Project Officer Job
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the GNI Rwanda Application Form
Download the official application form using the link below:
Download GNI Rwanda Job Application Form
Step 2: Complete the application form
Fill in all required sections carefully.
Step 3: Rename the application file
The announcement instructs applicants to rename the completed application file using the following format:
Senior Project Officer
Step 4: Submit your application
Send the completed application package to:
Email: hr.gnr@goodneighbors.org
Application deadline: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, Kigali local time.
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