RWANDA UNION OF THE BLIND
UNION RWANDAISE DES AVEUGLES
P.O. Box 1527 Kigali-Rwanda
Tel: (250)788 856 671 / 8100 (Hotline)
E-mail: info@rubrwanda.rw
Website: www.rubrwanda.rw
Kigali …./…./2025
Job Announcement
Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB)
Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a local non-governmental organization
legally operating in Rwanda since 1995 to work towards the improvement of the
living conditions of persons with visual impairment in Rwanda. Its activities
and interventions aim at improving the living conditions of persons with visual
impairment through advocacy, promoting the education of blind and partially
sighted children, capacity development of members and rehabilitation
program/service. RUB promotes the rights of of blind and partially sighted
people through advocacy assistance, education and outreach work to build an
inclusive Rwandan society.
Terms of Reference for Recruitment of Ten
Volunteers
I. About RUB
Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a local non-governmental organization
legally operating in Rwanda since 1995 to work towards the improvement of the
living conditions of persons with visual impairment in Rwanda. RUB strengthens
and extends the scope of its activities by establishing branches in 30
districts of the country. Its activities are based on the improvement of the
living conditions of people with visual impairment trough advocacy, promoting
the education of children with visual impairment, capacity development of
members and rehabilitation program/service.
Currently, RUB has 64 well-established branches in 30 districts with its
headquarters in Kigali City. All branches are administered by blind and
partially sighted Persons and focus mainly on live out of isolation for the
fellow blind and partially sighted persons, contribute in the promotion of
education and also participate in organized awareness raising campaigns on the
rights of Blind and partially sighted persons. Under this, 64 branches, youth
wing and women unity were set-up to promote rights and inclusion of youth and
women across all branches.
II.Purpose And Scope Of Work
Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) in partnership with Chance for Childhood (CFC)
are implementing The Realising Inclusive and Safe Education (RISE) project
in Burera, Giumbi and Gakenke, a Five-year project from 2024-2029 aiming
to ensure children with disabilities get vital support and services, fostering
an inclusive learning environment by supporting children with disabilities
through assessments, assistive devices (like glasses, hearing aids, etc),
teacher training in inclusive education, and community engagement to reduce
stigma and improve school support.
Rwanda job postings
Under the support of this partnership, Rwanda Union of the
Blind (RUB) would like to recruit Ten (10) Volunteers to support Blind and
Partially sighted learners and capacitate teachers in targeted districts
(Burera, Gakenke and Gicumbi) in a period of One year. The Volunteers are
expected to capacitate the schools with braille skills, pedagogy for Blind and
partially sighted learners and skills in using their assistive devices and be
able to recommend RUB about the measures that should be taken to transform
targeted school into inclusive for blind and partially sighted learners.
III.Key responsibilities and tasks
A. Direct Support to Learners:
Job board subscription
- Provide
direct instruction in Braille literacy (reading and
writing) to blind and partially sighted students.
- Train
learners in the effective use of their assistive devices (e.g.,
braille slates and styluses, braille typewriters, cube and cuberitms,
etc.).
- Offer
individualized support to help learners access the curriculum and
participate fully in classroom activities.
B. Capacity Building for Teachers and School Staff:
- Train
teachers in inclusive pedagogy: Equip mainstream and special
needs teachers with teaching methodologies specific to the needs of blind
and partially sighted learners
- Provide
Braille instruction: Train teachers and support staff in basic
Braille skills to enable them to support learners and prepare simple
materials.
- Build
skills in assistive technology: Train teachers on how to use,
maintain, and troubleshoot the assistive devices used by learners in their
classrooms.
- Model
inclusive teaching practices: Demonstrate effective techniques within
the classroom setting.
C. School System Support & Awareness:
- Assess
and recommend: Conduct ongoing assessments of the school environment,
teaching practices, and learner progress.
- Provide
strategic recommendations: Advise the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB)
on concrete measures needed to transform the targeted schools into
genuinely inclusive environments for blind and partially sighted learners.
IV.Qualification
Applicants should have the following qualifications:
- At
least bachelor degree in Education, Social Work or other related fields.
- Knowledge
on Inclusive education in Rwanda and Experience in working with disability
movement
- Proven
knowledge of the education, and development sectors
- Proficiency
in reading and Writing braille and using assistive devices of Blind and
partially sighted persons.
- Good
communication in Kinyarwanda and English. French is an added value.
- Flexible
to relocate to the one of targeted district mentioned above.
Blind and
Rwanda job postings
N.B:
- Blind
and partially sighted persons are encouraged to apply
- Only
shot-listed candidates will be contacted and requested to submit their
notarized degree
- RUB
is responsible to check if all submitted are original copy
V.Mode Of Application
Interested candidate should submit their Application letter,
curriculum vitae, Copy of Bachelor degree and other related certificate at RUB
head office or through email rubura1994@gmail.com not
later than Wednesday December 30th 2025, at 12:00 PM (12 noon) local
time. For more information feel free to contact 0788 856 671/ 8100
(Hotline).
MUGISHA Jacques,
Executive Director, RUB
Done at Kigali December 23, 2025
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