Human Capital & Social Development Officer

Company: Rutsiro District

Location: Rutsiro, Rwanda

Job Level: 9.II

Number of Positions: 15

Employment Type: Under Statute

Date Posted: October 10, 2026

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

Reports To: Executive Secretary

Job Overview

Rutsiro District is recruiting 15 qualified candidates for the position of Social Affairs Officer. Successful candidates will support social development programs at the Cell level, focusing on education, healthcare, nutrition, child protection, youth and women’s development, and social protection. They will also help monitor community programs and ensure that development initiatives respond to citizens’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of social programs designed to address community needs.
• Support initiatives aimed at preventing malnutrition and reducing stunting among children.
• Monitor activities that promote the development and participation of youth, women, and people with disabilities.
• Coordinate and monitor sports, innovation, and talent development activities.
• Monitor education programs, adult literacy initiatives, and school feeding activities.
• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate data on social, health, and education programs.
• Prepare reports using appropriate reporting procedures and information management systems.
• Monitor education performance indicators, including school enrolment, attendance, dropout rates, teenage pregnancy, and parental participation in school activities.
• Support initiatives to prevent and reduce delinquency within the Cell.
• Monitor health, hygiene, and sanitation programs.
• Support the implementation of Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs.
• Mobilize communities to participate in activities related to social welfare, education, health, nutrition, and children's rights.
• Help identify eligible beneficiaries of social protection programs using community registers and approved assessment tools.
• Support the implementation of District Development Strategies and annual action plans related to social and human capital development.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold at least one of the qualifications specified in the official vacancy announcement.

The accepted qualifications cover a wide range of fields, including:

• Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration.
• Public Administration, Administrative Sciences, Management, and Governance.
• Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, and Development Studies.
• Education Sciences, Psychology, and Gender and Development.
• Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Nutrition, and Environmental Health Sciences.
• Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Management.
• Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Management, and Natural Resources.
• Law, Communication, Journalism, International Relations, and other listed disciplines.

The official announcement also includes certain advanced diplomas and an A2 certificate in any field.

Required Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required (0 years).

Applicants should carefully check the complete official qualification list to confirm that their certificate or degree is accepted.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills:

• Results-oriented performance.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Good counselling and guidance abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and professional practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High integrity and professional ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with public officials, community members, and other partners.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will consist of:

1. Psychometric Test
2. Written Examination
3. Oral Interview

Psychometric Test Languages: English and French.

The psychometric assessment may evaluate critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, analytical skills, time management, attention and accuracy, patience, empathy, coordination, communication, adaptability, conflict resolution, and other relevant behavioral and aptitude competencies.

Application Deadline

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications before October 20, 2026.

Candidates are encouraged to review the official vacancy announcement for the complete list of accepted qualifications and application instructions.