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International Transformation Foundation (ITF) is an international youth-led non-profit organization providing youth educational and self-development programs, encompassing leadership and entrepreneurship, to harness creativity for a youth system that provides jobs, offers security, opportunities to grow, and contributes to the development of our communities.

Since its establishment ITF has been developing and operating youth development programs to lead the youth of today as leaders with strong hearts and minds as true workers of society with creative and progressive thinking. Our current projects are:

1. Join the Pipe Project: Installing sustainable tap water stations near playgrounds, city centers, parks, schools, and bus stations in Africa; for people to access clean tap water whenever possible.

The project also works to bring awareness to the environmental impact of production and waste of bottled water through two ventures:

· A water kiosk at school: a school-based and students-managed business selling clean tap water to community residents. It involves financing a community school to set up an onsite water kiosk with specially designed and sustainable products for children to transport tap water at home straight from school. It is both an educational and profitable business – teaching students business and entrepreneurial skills, and generating much-needed income for schools.

· Public drinking tap water station: In partnership with urban Communities/Towns/Cities we install our non-breakable drinking water station in Public places for people to access clean drinking tap water free of charge.

Projects Assistant

Reporting to International Relations Assistant, the ‘Projects Assistant’ is an integral member of the ITF team and is responsible for delivering and building development projects of varying size and complexity. The Projects Assistant is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Preparing documentation (reports, proposals, and records) to support the project team.
2. Monitoring project plan implementation and tracking timelines and milestones of each project.
3. Coordinating project documentation from multiple sources.
4. Coordinating and monitoring the status of deliverables.
5. Reporting variations or discrepancies to management.
6. Coordinating schedules for team members.
7. Attending beneficiaries/partners meetings and assisting with the determination of project requirements.
8. Communicate ideas for improving processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others.

Qualifications:

1. At least be a second-year bachelor student in related fields.
2. Must be a Rwandese national.
3. Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
4. Should be self-driven and proactive.
5. Detail-oriented with a focus on results.
6. High level of self-confidence, flexibility, integrity, and honesty.
7. Must have excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
8. Excellent organization skills.
9. Ability to work well independently, works with all levels of management, prioritize tasks, and can resolve problems.
10. Ability to maintain an established work schedule, with or without flexibility,
11. Strong organizational and management skills- ability to multi-task.
12. Motivated to learn and take on new challenges.
13. Willingness and capacity to volunteer.
14. Unparalleled passion and commitment to youth development.
15. The candidate must be in the age bracket of 18 – 30.
16. For volunteers, a minimum of six months’ commitment is required.
17. Volunteers need to be empathetic, great communicators, and comfortable working as part of a team towards shared goals and targets. The following skills are beneficial:

• Teamwork
• Communication skills and fluent in English
• Confidentiality
• Organization skills
• Work ethic

Other requirements:

The volunteer is required to work part time in Muhanga (Rwanda) where our projects are based. It is preferable that the volunteer’s primary residence be near Muhanga district.

Prior experience in a nonprofit position is preferred, but not required, as this position is aimed at building upon your skills and experience but also providing an avenue for growth.

Compensation:
Although ITF Volunteer staff enjoy limitless opportunities, ITF does NOT provide any kind of compensation. ITF staff fully operate on a volunteer basis for a minimum of 6 months contract. They are responsible for all basic expenses such as home – office transportation, accommodation, etc. ITF ONLY provides direct operational expenses such as staff transportation to a meeting outside of the office, field visit, operations, etc.