Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons

• Provide demand-driven, standardized technical assistance and expert guidance on Refugee and Displaced Persons inclusion to donor staff and implementing partners in Rwanda
• Co-develop strategies and action plans to mainstream RDP inclusion across programs and geographies in Rwanda
• Co-create concept notes and proposals, and review expressions of interest, incorporating an RDP lens
• Conduct RDP inclusion assessments with donor partners
• Develop and implement capacity-strengthening plans for assessed partners
• Support development of RDP-specific partnerships and engage stakeholders in implementing the RDP strategy
• Maintain relationships with donor staff and partners
• Support RDP-focused events, learning workshops, stakeholder convenings, and youth meetings
• Build partner capacity to develop, test, and scale innovative education and economic opportunity programs for RDP youth
• Support training-of-trainers approaches with donor RDP focal points, the Youth Technical Advisory Committee, and refugee-led organizations
• Deliver technical assistance and institutional strengthening to refugee-led organizations
• Strengthen RLO organizational and technical capacity to provide RDP inclusion assistance to donors and partners
• Conduct research, mapping, and analysis of RDP contexts and barriers
• Liaise with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning team to track technical assistance quality and effectiveness

• Fluency in English is essential; French preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including International Development, Project Planning and Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, International Relations, or Refugee Studies
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in development cooperation, technical assistance projects, education, and/or youth employment in Rwanda
• Relevant experience promoting livelihoods and economic inclusion for displaced/refugee youth
• Experience supporting entrepreneurs in a refugee setting
• Experience with tertiary or technical education for displaced/refugee youth and young people with disabilities
• Understanding of market-based approaches to youth employment and livelihoods, particularly for refugees and displaced women and young people
• Experience providing technical support to development organizations and supporting multiple partners
• Experience in program development and participatory partnership-based capacity development
• Deep knowledge of education and youth employment issues, trends, and barriers in Africa, particularly for refugee and displaced women and young people
• Demonstrated commitment to social inclusion and knowledge of constraints faced by refugee and displaced groups
• Knowledge of and commitment to gender equality and intersectionality in programming
• Complete fluency in English, with strong writing and editing ability
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to WUSC’s mission
• Must be based in Kigali, Rwanda
• Must already possess relevant work authorization in Rwanda
• Ability to travel frequently within Rwanda and across Africa, with occasional international travel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• RDP lived experience highly desired

• Dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce
• Exciting opportunities to apply skills and gain experience while making a difference for youth around the world
• Accommodations available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process