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Kigali 22/09/2026
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RWANDA UNION OF THE BLIND (RUB)
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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is looking for two (2)
Special Needs Education
Coordinator (SNECO) |
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Project |
Strengthening Educational Inclusion for and with Girls
and Women with Visual Impairments in Rwanda |
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Job
titles |
Special Needs Education Coordinator (SNECO) |
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Place of work |
RUB Head office, Kigali GATSIBO and MUSANZE for 2 SNECOs |
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Line Manager for SNECO |
Project coordinator |
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Duration and type of Contract |
Full time and annual renewable subject to performance
and availability of funds |
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Application deadline |
October 2nd 2026 |
Organizational background
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Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a national
organization committed to promote the rights, inclusion, education, empowerment
and socio-economic well-being of blind and partially sighted persons in Rwanda.
The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a non-governmental
organization that was founded in August 1994 as a National unified voice for
persons with visual impairment. After registering with the Rwanda Governance
Board under the legal personality number 60/05 on 16/03/1995, and complies with
the new law No 058/2024 of 20/06/2024 and related regulations. RUB
works towards the improvement of the situation of blind people through
education and rehabilitation to facilitate meaningful equality and integration.
RUB holds membership in 2 National umbrellas including UPHLS and NUDOR and also
affiliated to the African Union of the Blind (AFUB) and the World Blind Union
(WBU). The organization has 64 well established branches in all districts of
the country and all those branches managed by persons with visual impairment
themselves. RUB’ activities aim at improving the living conditions of Blind and
Partially Sighted (BPS) persons through advocacy, promoting the education of
blind and partially sighted persons, capacity development of members and
rehabilitation program/service.
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1.1. Vision
The vision of RUB is to ‘achieve a situation where
people with visual impairment enjoy the same rights as other citizens, receive
rehabilitation and education and have equal access to employment’.
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1.2. Mission
RUB's mission is to ‘work towards the improvement of the
situation of people with visual impairment through rehabilitation and education
to facilitate meaningful equality and integration into the society’.
1.3. Objectives
With the purpose of improving the living condition of Blind
and partially sighted persons in Rwanda, RUB sets the following objectives to
guides its strategic implementations:
- Bring
together persons with visual impairment in a national organization to
promote their fundamental rights;
- Raise
awareness on needs, potentials, and aspirations of persons with visual
impairment in Rwanda;
- Advocate
for access to education and rehabilitation of persons with visual
impairment through dialogue with the government and other partners in
development;
- Seek
support to provide adequate and appropriate services to persons with
visual impairment;
- Promote
prevention of visual impairment through dialogue with relevant
authorities;
- Promote
the inclusion of persons with visual impairment in sport and cultural
activities.
About project
Under support from the Marga Schulze Foundation through CBM,
RUB is implementing a multi-year project 2026-2028 to advance educational
inclusion and equitable learning opportunities for blind and partially sighted
girls and women in Rwanda.
The project recognizes that girls and women with
disabilities experience multiple and intersecting barriers to education. These
may include inaccessible learning environments and materials, limited
availability of appropriate support, negative social attitudes, inadequate
teacher preparation, financial constraints, and limited opportunities for
participation in decisions that affect their education and future.
Children with disabilities in Rwanda continue to face
significant barriers to accessing, participating in, and completing education.
Girls with disabilities may experience additional barriers because of the
intersection of disability and gender. These challenges can be particularly
pronounced in rural and emergency-affected communities.
The proposed project therefore seeks to move beyond simply
increasing access to schools. It aims to support meaningful
participation, retention, learning, progression and empowerment, while
strengthening schools and communities to become more inclusive of all learners.
A central element of the project will be the development and
testing of practical approaches to inclusive education that can generate
evidence and learning for wider application in Rwanda.
2.1 Overall Objective
To identify, support and empower girls and boys with
disabilities, both in and out of school, particularly in rural and
emergency-affected areas of Rwanda, with a specific focus on improving
educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and women with visual
impairments.
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2.2 Specific Objectives
- Identify
girls and boys with disabilities who are in and out of school across
selected rural and emergency-affected contexts in Rwanda and assess their
individual and educational support needs.
- Provide
identified girls and women with visual impairments with appropriate and
comprehensive support to enhance their enrolment, participation,
retention, learning and progression.
- Support
selected schools to develop and implement a holistic approach to inclusion
that enables all learners, including learners with disabilities, to
participate and learn equitably.
- Empower
women with visual impairments with knowledge, skills and opportunities in
human rights, social justice and advocacy, enabling them to contribute to
policy, practice and decision-making on disability inclusion and gender
equity.
- RUB is
therefore inviting qualified Rwandans with or without
disabilities to apply for this opportunity.
Position Information
3.1 Special needs education coordinator (SNECO)
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Position |
Special needs education coordinator (SNECO) |
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The Special Needs Education
Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and providing technical
expertise for RUB's special and inclusive education interventions.The
position will work closely with learners, families, teachers, school
administration, local authorities, organizations of persons with
disabilities, and other stakeholders to promote inclusive and accessible
education for Blind and Partially Sighted learners and other special
educational needs. |
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Key Responsibilities |
SNECO will:Ensure the implementation and coordination of
RUB's special and inclusive education programmes.Improve access to quality
and accessible education for blind and partially sighted learners.Strengthen
the capacity of teachers, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to support
learners with disabilities.Promote the use of Braille, assistive technology,
accessible learning materials, and inclusive teaching approaches.Strengthen
collaboration between RUB and relevant education stakeholders.Contribute to
evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement on inclusive education.Monitor
and document education programme results, lessons learned, and good
practices. |
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Qualifications |
In academic Qualifications, applicants should meet
the following requirements:A Bachelor's degree in Special Needs
Education, Inclusive Education, Education, Disability Studies, Educational
Psychology, or a related field |
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Professional Experience |
At least three (3) years of relevant professional
experience in special needs education, inclusive education, disability
programming, or a related area.Demonstrated experience working with blind and
partially sighted learners is highly desirable.Knowledge of inclusive
education policies, approaches, and practices.Knowledge of Braille, assistive
technology, and accessible learning materials is an advantage.Experience in
training, mentoring, programme coordination, monitoring, and
reportingExperience in an NGO, civil society organization, organizations of
persons with disabilitiesThe candidate should demonstrate:Strong knowledge of
special and inclusive education.Excellent programme coordination and
organizational skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability
to work effectively with persons with disabilities and diverse stakeholders. |
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Required Skills and Competencies |
Good analytical, report-writing, and documentation
skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong computer
skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.Good advocacy and
stakeholder engagement skills.Commitment to disability rights, equality,
inclusion, and safeguarding.Knowledge of Braille is an added
advantageSafeguarding and Professional Standards |
How to Apply
- Interested
and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- Application letter addressed
to the RUB Executive Director, specifying the position
your are applying for.,
- An
updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details of at
least three referees.
- Copies
of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- A copy
of a valid identification document.
- Applications
should be submitted as hard copy to RUB office located at Nyarugenge
district, Muhima sector, Amahoro cell, Kabirizi village, KN7 Ave poids
lourds Road not later than October 2nd 2026 at 12Pm:00
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
RUB is committed to equal opportunity, diversity,
and inclusion in its recruitment processes. Qualified persons
with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
RUB reserves the right to verify the information provided by
applicants and to conduct appropriate reference and background checks before
appointment.
Approved by
MUGISHA Jacques
Executive Director/RUB
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