Terms of Reference to Recruit a Coordinator in Musanze District – Transparency International Rwanda

P.O. Box. 6252 Kigali, Rwanda – Tel: (+250) 0788309583

Toll free: 2641 (to report cases of corruption) – Email: info@tirwanda.org

Website: www.tirwanda.org

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT A COORDINATOR IN MUSANZE DISTRICT 

Context 

Transparency International Rwanda (TI-Rwanda) is a Rwandan Civil Society Organization created in 2004 and registered as a non-governmental organization in accordance with the law no 04/2012 of 17/02/2012 governing the organization and functioning of the national non-governmental organizations. TI-Rwanda mission is to contribute to the fight against corruption and promote good governance through enhancing integrity in the Rwandan society.

In this context, TI-Rwanda is recruiting one Coordinator for our centre in Musanze district. The candidate should have a legal background, be immediately available to start work and shall work closely with TI-Rwanda Regional Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities

The coordinator will work under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Coordinator and will be required to carry out the following tasks:

• Focal Person of Transparency International Rwanda in Musanze District and neighbouring districts (Burera, Nyabihu, Gakenke and Rubavu)
• Receive complaints from victims of corruption and injustice, and other related offenses;
• Provide legal advice to victims with desired standard.
• Regular monitor of the activities of TI-Rw’s Citizens Concerned Committees (CCCs) in Musanze, Burera, Nyabihu, Rubavu and Gakenke;
• Ensure that the physical and electronic classification of complaints files are done professionally;
• Maintain regular contact with clients by informing them of the progress of their cases;
• Ensure that all evidence likely to shed light on the case has been provided by the client and properly filed in their file;
• Regularly report to the Policy and Legal Coordinator all cases received.
• Keep properly client’s documents, TI-RW equipment and coordination of all activities of ALAC and other TI-Rw projects implemented within the jurisdiction of his/her responsibilities described above;
• Strictly respect the confidentiality of our client’s data and information.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Inclusive Service Delivery in Africa project “ISDA” activities in the assigned Musanze District and where applicable, neighboring districts.
• Conduct various campaigns to encourage citizens to demand accountability from service providers, reporting cases of corruption/discrimination in health facilities and schools through mobile ALACs, meetings, radio and television programs

Qualification and experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in law, a completed post-graduate diploma in Legal Practice awarded by ILPD will be added value.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in providing Legal Advices.
• Demonstrates experience working with civil society organizations, community structures, and local government actors.
• Proven facilitation, training, and community engagement skills.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and proficient in English or French (working knowledge of both is an advantage).
• Willingness and ability to be based in Musanze and travel extensively within assigned Districts.

Personal Ethical Values

– Demonstrated honesty in professional and personal dealing

– No history of criminal offenses, corruption, or fraud

– Consistency in ethical behavior across previous roles, especially regarding the management of funds, data, or influence.

– A clean track record when it comes to conflict of interest, bribery, or abuse of authority.

– No affiliation with entities that could compromise your independence and no conflict of interest while fulfilling your duties as Regional Coordinator of TI-RW.
How to apply

Interested candidate is invited to submit the following documents:

-Motivation letter addressed to the Executive Director of Transparency International Rwanda.

-Detailed CV including three professional referees, relevant academic and professional certificates.

 -Deadline for submission is 26th September 2025 at 5h:00PM. Late applications will not be considered.  The requested documents should be submitted through TI-RW’s email address info@tirwanda.org. With the subject line: “Application for ALAC COORDINATOR-MUSANZE DISTRICT”. Only shortlisted candidate will be invited for exam. For further clarifications, do not hesitate to contact on +250788262358 or +250788309563 during working hours.

Done in Kigali, on 19th /09/2025

Apollinaire Mupiganyi

Executive Director