The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has announced a recruitment opportunity for one Transit Center Manager to work at Kijote Transit Center in Rwanda.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of the transit center, including staff supervision, coordination of humanitarian activities, security, protection of returnees and asylum seekers, and collaboration with government institutions and other partners.
The position is offered under contract and reports to the Refugee Management Program Manager.
Purpose of the Position
The Transit Center Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of Kijote Transit Center in accordance with MINEMA and UNHCR requirements.
The role involves leading and supervising the center’s staff, coordinating activities and ensuring effective management of the people accommodated at the center.
The manager may also be responsible for developing new programmes and initiatives, introducing additional activities and improving existing facilities or equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Refugee Management Program Manager, the Transit Center Manager will perform the following duties:
- Coordinate the community living in the transit center.
- Ensure proper coordination and management of returnees and asylum seekers to promote their protection.
- Strengthen security in the center through improved law enforcement coordination.
- Ensure that returnees and asylum seekers are protected against gender-based violence.
- Collaborate with different partners to provide timely and appropriate assistance to returnees and asylum seekers.
- Work closely with local legal institutions to ensure effective management of the center in accordance with refugee protection principles.
- Participate actively in government-organized activities related to the protection of returnees and asylum seekers.
- Monitor activities and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the protection of returnees and asylum seekers.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experience
Applicants must possess a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and meet the corresponding professional experience requirement.
Master’s Degree – 3 Years of Relevant Experience
The detailed qualification list includes the following Master’s degrees:
- Master’s Degree in Law.
- Master’s Degree in Project Management.
- Master’s Degree in Economics.
- Master’s Degree in International Relations.
- Master’s Degree in Management.
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
- Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences.
- Master’s Degree in Political Sciences.
- Master’s Degree in Community Health.
- Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Sciences.
- Master’s Degree in Community Care and Development.
Bachelor’s Degree – 5 Years of Relevant Experience
The detailed qualification list includes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Humanitarian Sciences.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Community Care and Development.
Important: The detailed qualification list specifies three years of relevant experience for the listed Master’s degrees and five years for the listed Bachelor’s degrees. Applicants should verify the official recruitment notice if their academic qualification is not explicitly included above.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- High analytical capability.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of data collection, data treatment and data manipulation techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.
- Resourcefulness and initiative.
- Maturity of judgment.
- Ability to handle vulnerable groups.
Language Requirements
The vacancy describes the following language expectations:
- Fluency in oral and written English and Kinyarwanda.
- A minimum working knowledge of French.
The competencies section also refers to fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French, with knowledge of all three languages considered an added advantage.
Applicants should confirm the precise language requirements in the official announcement.
Core Values
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate:
- Integrity.
- Inclusiveness.
- Accountability.
- Teamwork.
- Client/Citizen focus.
- Professionalism.
- Commitment to continuous learning.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Transit Center Manager position is 17 November 2026.
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