Agahozo-Shalom is a place where traumatized teens “dry their tears” (Agahozo) and “live in peace” (Shalom). They gain skills necessary to become leaders, continue rebuilding Rwanda, and make the world a better place.
The Village Fellows program of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) places 8-10 international Fellows at our site in Rwanda. Fellows spend 12 months living and working in the Village; they are placed into professional roles and work together with Rwandan staff to support existing programs and help develop new systems and programs. They become an integral part of the staff team that enables the Village to fulfill its goal of providing a nurturing home and exemplary formal and informal education to our kids.
In addition to their professional role, each Fellow joins a family and serves as a mentor (“cousin”) to 16 teenage students who are in their first year of living in the Village. Fellows work hand-in-hand with Family Mothers and Counselors to create a loving and supportive family and home environment for our teens.
Additionally, Fellows tutor English and teach many of the Enrichment Programs offered in the Village after school and during the evenings.
WORTH
- A room and board
- A monthly stipend,
- A comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance, Rwandan Visa, and round-trip airfare to Rwanda. Fellows are
- Fellow is responsible for all other costs not listed above (ie. passport, immunizations, etc.).
ELIGIBILITY
- University degree or of equivalent age
- Minimum of 1 year full-time professional work experience, preferably 2+ years, in related field
- Fluency and proficiency in spoken English
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to balance various jobs and tasks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance
- Interest in working for a development project and collaborating with local and international staff
- Ability to adapt to different cultures and work styles
- Strong sense of responsibility and integrity
- Flexibility, patience, resilience, determination, strong leadership
- Ideological affinity with the goals and philosophy of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village
- Willingness to devote 12-months to living and working in the Village, understanding that work days include evenings and weekends
DEADLINE: August, 14, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
