Job Opportunities at University of Rwanda
Job Opportunities

University of Rwanda | Type: Jobs
Published: 2025-02-09 | Deadline: 2025-02-17

1. Job Title: Assistant Lecturers (9 Positions)

  1. Assistant Lecturers Center For Conflict Management CASS/Contract (4 Positions)
  2. Assistant Lecturers Social Science Department (3 Positions)
  3. Assistant Lecturer History And Heritage Studies Department CASS (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Teaching

  • Assist in preparation of subjects to be taught as presented in modules
  • Assist in teaching subjects in his/her area of specialization
  • Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations
  • Participate in organization of practical's in classrooms, library and laboratories an d exams’ invigilation.

Research

  • Assist in preparation of research proposals in line with his area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
  • Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems
  • Publish research results at national, regional and international levels

Community Outreach

  • Participate in dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders
  • Conduct research projects which may lead to PhD studies
  • Participate in organizing national scientific conferences

Consultancy

  • Conduct consultancy activities in his area of specialization
  • Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

Relevant Qualifications and Experience

  • Masters Degree in Genocide Studies, International Law, History, Peace studies , Security studies or or political sciences 
  • Master’s degree in Sociology, or Social and Cultural Anthropology.
  • Masters in History, Heritage, Archaeology or Genocide Studies and Prevention.
  • At least One (01) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Candidates who have a PhD in History or Heritage Studies or Archaeology or who are nearly finishing their PhD are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates who have a PhD in Sociology, or Social and Cultural Anthropology or who are nearly finishing their PhD are highly encouraged to apply
  • Candidates who have a PhD in Masters Degree in Genocide Studies, International Law, History, Peace studies , Security studies or or political sciences or who are nearly finishing their PhD are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Relevant experience in the specific field: 1 year of teaching experience as a Tutorial Assistant is desirable.
  • Proficiency in Written and Spoken English.
  • Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Other requirements

  • Aged 35 years or below • Be Rwandan

Required documents

  • Copy of National Identity Card
  • Copy of degree certificate and degree equivalence issued by the Higher Education Council in case the degree was obtained from outside Rwanda
  • Resume/CV
  • Evidence proving publication(s) with DOI link(s) of Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
  • Any other evidences to support the applicant’s information related to the position requirements

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2. Job Title: Tutorial Assistant Lecturers (5 Positions)

  1. Tutorial Assistant Political Science And International Relations Department CASS
  2. Tutorial Assistant Lecturers History And Heritage Department CASS
  3. Tutorial Assistant Social Sciences Department CASS
  4. Tutorial Assistant Center For Conflict Management CASS (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Teaching

  • Assist lecturers in preparation field work and practical’s

  • Assist lecturers in invigilation and marking of courses in his/her area of specialization

  • Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations

  • Participate in organization of practical's in classrooms, library and laboratories.

Research

  • Participate in research proposals implementation trough data collection and entry for analysis,

  • Participate in the elaboration of research protocols.

  • Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems

  • Participate in publishing research results at national, regional and international levels

Community Outreach

  • Participate in dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders

  • Conduct research projects which may lead to PhD studies

  • Participate in organizing national scientific conferences

Consultancy

  • Conduct consultancy activities in his area of specialization

  • Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

Relevant Qualifications

  • Recent graduates within the last three (3) years with a Bachelor's degree with honors in Social work or Development studies (First Class, Upper Second Division, or 70% marks and above)

  • Recent graduates within the last three (3) years with a Bachelor's degree with honors in Political Science or International Relations (First Class, Upper Second Division, or 70% marks and above)

  • Recent graduates within the last three (3) years with a Bachelor's degree with honors in History and Heritage Studies (First Class, Upper Second Division, or 70% marks and above)

  • Recent graduates within the last three (3) years with a Bachelor's degree with honors in any field of Social Sciences (First Class, Upper Second Division, or 70% marks and above) from a well known University

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

  • Not older than 30 years of age

Required documents

  • Copy of National Identity Card

  • Copy of degree certificate and degree equivalence in case the degree was obtained from outside Rwanda

  • Resume/CV

  • Any other evidences to support the applicant’s information related to the position requirements

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3. Job Title: Lecturers Positions (7)

  1. Lecturer Social Science Department CASS

  2. Lecturer Political Science And International Relations Department CASS

  3. Lecturer Governance And Public Administration Department CASS

  4. Lecturer Center For Gender Studies CASS (2 Positions)

  5. Lecturers Center For Conflict Management CASS (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

  • Teaching

  • Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules

  • Teach subjects in his area of specialization

  • Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations

Research & innovation

  • Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas

  • Attract internal and external funding for research

  • Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems

  • Publish research results at national, regional and international levels

  • Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows

Community Outreach

  • Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders

  • Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers

  • Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops

Consultancy

  • Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization

  • Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

Relevant Qualifications and Experience 

  • PhD in Psychology or Sociology.

  • PhD in Political Science

  • PhD in Governance or Public Administration or Public Policy

  • PhD in health, laws and political sciences related fields with an experience in gender research

  • PhD in Genocide Studies, International Law, History, Peace studies, Security studies or or political sciences

  • At least two (02) publications in peer-reviewed journals

  • Relevant experience of 3 years of teaching experience as Assistant Lecturer in the fields of Sociology is desirable.

  • Proficiency in Written and Spoken English.

  • Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required documents

  • Copy of National Identity Card

  • Copy of degree certificate and degree equivalence issued by the Higher Education Council in case the degree was obtained from outside Rwanda

  • Resume/CV

  • Evidence proving publication(s) with DOI link(s) of Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

  • Any other evidences to support the applicant’s information related to the position requirements

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4. Job Title: Senior Lecturers (3 Positions)

  1. Senior Lecturers Center For Conflict Management CASS (2 Positions)

  2. Senior Lecturers Center For Gender Studies CASS

Job responsibilities

Teaching

  • Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules

  • Teach subjects in his area of specialization

  • Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations

Research & innovation

  • Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas

  • Attract internal and external funding for research

  • Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems

  • Publish research results at national, regional and international levels

  • Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows

Community Outreach

  • Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders

  • Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers

  • Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops

Consultancy

  • Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization

  • Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

Relevant Qualifications and experience

  • PhD degree in Genocide or Peace or Conflict or Political Science or Law or Sociology or History

  • PhD degree in in a field related to Gender studies, Social Sciences, from an accredited higher learning institution

  • At least three years of teaching experience as a Lecturer in a recognized institution of higher education

  • Five (5) publications in peer-reviewed journals

  • Successfully supervising at least two (2) Masters students

  • Participation in or writing grant applications is an advantage

Required documents

  • Copy of National Identity Card

  • Copy of degree certificate and degree equivalence issued by the Higher Education Council in case the degree was obtained from outside Rwanda

  • Resume/CV

  • Evidence proving publication(s) with DOI link(s) of Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

  • Evidence of successfully supervising at least two (2) Masters students (proof of graduation should be provided)

  • A statement on your teaching philosophy

  • Any other evidences to support the applicant’s information related to the position requirements

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5. Job Title: Associate Professor Center For Gender Studies CASS (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Teaching

  • Prepare materials to be taught as presented in modules

  • Teach subjects in his/her area of specialization

  • Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations

Research

  • Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas

  • Attract internal and external funding for research

  • Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems

  • Publish research results at national, regional and international levels

  • Supervise PhD and Masters students

Community Outreach

  • Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders

  • Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers

  • Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences

Consultancy

  • Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization

  • Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

Relevant Qualifications and Experience

  • PhD degree in Social Sciences and Humanities

  • At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a senior lecturer in a recognized institution of higher education

  • Nine (9) publications in peer-reviewed journals, four (4) of which are at the senior lecturer level

  • Successfully supervising at least five (5) PhD students

  • Participation in or writing grant applications is an advantage

Required documents

  • Copy of National Identity Card

  • Copy of degree certificate and degree equivalence issued by the Higher Education Council in case the degree was obtained from outside Rwanda

  • Resume/CV

  • Evidence proving publication(s) with DOI link(s) of Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

  • Evidence of successfully supervising at least five PhD students (proof of graduation should be provided)

  • A statement on your teaching philosophy

  • Any other evidences to support the applicant’s information related to the position requirements

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6. Job Title: Gender Program Officer Center For Gender Studies CASS

Job responsibilities

Managing Line Manager’s agenda

  • Keep the diary of appointments of the Line Manager.

  • Receive and orient visitors of the Line Manager.

  • Prepare the Line Manager travels, missions and meetings.

  • Ensure that deadlines are met and adapt to changing priorities

  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Ensuring proper filing and orientation of documents in the office of the Line Manager.

  • Create and maintain review and approval systems for documents

  • File both electronic and hard documents in the office of the Line Manager.

  • Orient correspondences and monitor to ensure that feedback is provided.

  • Make sure that the confidential documents are recorded, treated and put in a safe custody

Provide administrative support

  • Drafts and edits letters, reports, and other documents

  • Maintain an updated office contact list

  • Screens, responds to, and/or distributes mail as appropriate

  • Prepare minutes of meetings organized in the Line Managers’ Office

  • Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets.

  • Coordinates logistics for meetings, including room setup and catering

  • Work with maintenance staff to ensure office equipment is in good working order

  • Ensure that office supplies are always on hand

  • Compile information and data for administrative, statistical, legal, and financial reports

  • Gather, assemble, update, and distribute a variety of office information, forms, records, and data as requested.

  • Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient

  • Providing information regarding academic policies, deadlines, and course schedules.

  • Managing student records for official meetings and accurate academic transcripts.

  • Facilitate internal and external audits

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies, Public Administration, Administrative Sciences, Management, Office Management, Business Administration, Socio-Linguistics with 0 Year of relevant experience

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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