Urgently looking for...

Disability and Inclusion Adviser (Voluntary)

Rwanda October 2013
Recent policy and legislation in Rwanda have been highly conducive to promoting disability rights; however the challenge of translating and implementing these policies at a local level, still remains. Rwanda Aid was founded in 2008 to create flagship projects that help people to be in a better position to help themselves, their families and their community. Working as a Disability and Inclusion Adviser, youll support Rwanda Aid in providing support to the local authority, mainstream schools, special centres and community to provide quality education for children with additional learning needs. Each placement has its unique challenges and responsibilities, but the Disability and Inclusion Adviser role is likely to include some of the following duties: Developing a programme of support and professional development for staff and activities to engage parents and the wider community; Review the current professional development needs of staff in schools connected to the Rwanda Aid / VSO partnership; Training teachers and other staff child-centred and inclusive teaching methods; Providing specific and advanced training to staff in special centres/schools on teaching and caring for children with severe mental impairments; Ensuring continuity with lesson planning and child progress records already in place; Establishing and maintaining networks for drawing in specialist support such as sign language training and physiotherapy.

What does the role involve?

Required skills, qualifications and experience

An education degree or equivalent post-graduate, plus a qualification in an area of special needs education, such as sign-language; At least five years experience working in special needs education is essential; Experience of delivering professional development to others, such as training, coaching and developing others is necessary; Proven experience working in a specific-service for people with a disability (social work, health, education etc) and undertaking advocacy related to national policy and ability; Self-motivated and well-organised, you will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to create positive relationships in diverse working environments; Basic spoken French would be beneficial.

And the rest...

This role is based in a rural area; however there are good transport links to the capital Kigali. English is being introduced as a taught language, however the local languages are French and Kinyarwanda; VSO will provide necessary language training and support. Well ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we provide you with extensive pre-departure training, and basic financial support which includes a local living allowance, return flights, visas and accommodation. To get more comprehensive details on the financial support, check http://www.ivoindia.org/volunteer/support/.

To find out more....

To find out more about volunteering overseas with VSO or to apply, go to http://www.ivoindia.org/volunteer/ or you can simply send in your resume at vso@ivolunteer.in and we will revert with the further process. On average it takes a minimum of 2-3 months to go through the application process so apply now. In case of any queries, call +91-1126217459
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