% of time

Activity

End Results

40%

Coordination of US donor/sponsor/supporter/funding partners’ visits, from the technical (understanding and communicating the full extent of a need to donors, pre-visits, etc.), to executional considerations (logistics, accommodation, communication between visitors and local community members, etc.)

Visiting guests comply with World Vision Rwanda guest relations guidelines, policies and procedures; they are briefed on our child protection policy, given a security brief, and provided enough updated information on World Vision Rwanda’s work via attractive information pieces (e.g. a visitors’ guidebook on Rwanda) and other relevant publications.

A task schedule and master calendar for all key operations or activities to be carried out by all World Vision US visitors is developed and always updated in good time by the jobholder.

Trip experiences by donors, potential donors, church partners, sponsors and supporters to Rwanda are positive and memorable. The jobholder coordinates with World Vision US to host donor and sponsor trips to Rwanda by mobilizing key stakeholders and carrying out pre-visits in good time to ensure positive and memorable visits.

Ensure that tickets for World Vision Rwanda visitors are bought or re-confirmed on time and flight arrangements are made as per schedule.

40%

Support World Vision Rwanda’s fundraising efforts through sharing and submission of solid stories on beneficiaries’ lives (success and need stories), which will contribute to profiling our work as a leading NGO in Rwanda to donors and potential donors.

Success stories shared for use and reference by World Vision Rwanda senior staff potentially traveling to the US / engaging partners from the US.

Increased awareness of, and advocacy for World Vision Rwanda’s work in Rwanda; support to World Vision Rwanda’s strategy objectives by and among donors/potential donors/supporters/church partners affiliated to World Vision US.

10%

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships between World Vision Rwanda, and Major and Mid-Level donors from/affiliated to World Vision US

Key sites for future visits by donors/supporters/church partner/filming crew visits to Rwanda are identified by carefully understanding the unique needs for each audience.

5%

Develop and lead in the implementation of on boarding World Vision Rwanda field staff about the critical components of a Vision Trip so all participants are involved in engagements with Major and Mid-Level Donors and Churches from the US as required.

Selected technical and field teams understand how to develop and identify high-impact stories and materials, and how to communicate and handle donors/supporters/visitors affiliated to World Vision US.

World Vision staff speak with one voice about ending violence against children, our technical expertise, evidence of impact, emergency responses and policy positions when it pertains to US donors and Vision Trips.

Field staff understand our organizational narrative and can communicate this to donors and filming partners from/affiliated to World Vision the US, when speaking about our work.

5%

Collaborate and support the Communications & Public Engagement team with documentation / gathering significant change stories, photography, videos, and media visibility.

Significant change stories, photos, videos, and potential media pieces from World Vision US-funded projects and Area Programs in Rwanda are available.

Visibility across field offices is promoted.

Required Professional Experience

Experience with still photography, story writing, case study writing, and videography acquired from either formal or on-the-job training.

Sound understanding of transformational and community development, with the ability to translate technical information to a language easily understood by donors and partners.

Skilled in personal computing, email, and general office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and other programmes for uploading and downloading information.

Cross cultural interpersonal skills and experience.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Marketing, Communications, Community Development, or any other field relevant to this role.

At least 5 years’ experience working with high-level donors within the context of an International NGO.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

Knowledge of written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda, and ability to engage community members comfortably and interpret their thoughts to visiting donors/supporters/filming crews/church collaborates, etc.

Excellent communication and public relations skills.