Community Engagement Coordinator.
Job Description
About Shooting Touch
Shooting Touch is an international sport-for-development organization that uses the power of basketball to connect youth and women to healthier futures in both Boston, USA, and Rwanda, East Africa. Since 2007, Shooting Touch has positively impacted participants globally, utilizing sport as a tool for promoting health equity, gender inclusion, and upward mobility.
Learn more: www.shootingtouch.com
Position Summary
The Bugesera Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the full implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of Shooting Touch’s programs across all Bugesera District locations. This role includes managing a team of Coach-Educators, Field Staff, and security personnel; ensuring high-quality health education and basketball programming; coordinating community events; and serving as the safeguarding focal point for all Shooting Touch locations. The Coordinator plays a critical role in operational planning, partner engagement, M&E support, and maintaining Shooting Touch’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and community impact. You will be reporting to Rwanda In-Country Program Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical and Programmatic Competence
● Plan, execute, and monitor all daily program activities across Bugesera District, including needs assessment, activity planning, progress tracking, partner coordination, and performance reporting.
● Support Monitoring and Evaluation processes by assisting with quarterly and periodic data collection through focus groups, surveys, home visits, and other tools; contribute to data analysis and refinement of M&E systems.
● Support implementation, review, and periodic adjustment of health education curriculum; in collaboration with the Health M&E and Kayonza CEC.
● Assist in the delivery, monitoring, and improvement of health interventions and community health initiatives.
● Use Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Meet) effectively for documentation, coordination, reporting, and team management. - Field and Program Implementation
● Conduct regular site visits (2–3 visits per week per court) across all program locations in Bugesera District to supervise activities, provide coaching to staff, and ensure field visibility.
● Oversee quality delivery of health education sessions, ensuring equitable responsibility-sharing and facilitation opportunities among coaches and assistant coaches.
● Plan and execute community-wide health awareness events, health insurance mobilization campaigns, and graduation ceremonies for program participants.
● Manage or assist with community-wide health insurance sponsorship and participant registration processes.
● Coordinate and oversee distribution of health intervention materials across all Shooting Touch sites in Bugesera.
● Assist with program expansion and exploration of new sites in neighboring districts and sectors.
● Represent Shooting Touch in external stakeholder meetings (district, sector, JADF, partner engagements), and provide timely and accurate feedback to the In-Country Program Director.
● Cultivate, establish, and maintain partnerships with schools, health centers, and other community institutions to support program implementation, referrals, health interventions, and district-wide program visibility and collaboration. - Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership
● Manage and support Bugesera-based staff, including Coach-Educators, Field Staff, and security personnel; conduct regular check-ins, provide performance feedback, lead team meetings, and support conflict resolution.
● Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment; encourage open communication and active participation among staff.
● Maintain timely and professional communication across teams via email and WhatsApp.
● Provide consistent updates to the In-Country Program Director on field activities, progress, challenges, and recommendations; flag issues early and propose solutions.
● Collaborate closely with Rwanda coaching staff, management, and program stakeholders to ensure seamless program implementation.
● Assist with organizational storytelling, marketing needs, and translation support. - Safeguarding, Protection, and Policy Compliance
● Serve as Shooting Touch Safeguarding Policy Focal Point, ensuring implementation and oversight of Shooting Touch’s Vulnerable Adult and Child Protection Policy.
● Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding protocols; document and report incidents or risks promptly and accurately.
● Support reinforcement of safeguarding training, awareness, and best practices among staff and program participants. - Financial and Operational Management
● Oversee community engagement and court-level budgets, ensuring responsible and compliant use of financial resources.
● Work closely with the Finance Officer to manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring accountability, quality service delivery, and transparency.
● Work closely with the Finance and Admin Officer to collect, organize, and submit financial documentation, including receipts, expense reports, and payment forms, accurately and on time.
● Lead/support operational projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, and timelines. - Proactiveness, Problem Solving, and Accountability
● Anticipate operational challenges and propose timely, practical solutions.
● Demonstrate responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks, program outcomes, and staff oversight.
● Utilize available tools and team expertise to resolve challenges and ensure smooth program operations.
● Maintain reliable internet connectivity and remote work availability; communicate proactively about any disruptions. - Professionalism and Values Alignment
● Consistently meet deadlines and fulfill program responsibilities with reliability and professionalism.
● Model ethical behavior, respectful communication, and transparency with colleagues, partners, and community stakeholders.
● Demonstrate adaptability in response to feedback, shifting priorities, and unexpected operational needs.
● Uphold and represent Shooting Touch’s core values; teamwork, respect, inclusion, professionalism, and commitment to community impact at all times.
Qualifications
● Proficient in both English and Kinyarwanda languages (written and spoken).
● A Bachelor’s degree, in the preferred areas of: social work, public health, public policy, humanities and social sciences (i.e. gender studies, human rights), international development, or a related area of studies.
● At least 3 years of experience in fields related to community development, sport for development, and/or health-related programs (project management and monitoring).
● Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and vulnerable adult protection policies and procedures; prior safeguarding experience is an asset.
● Demonstrated experience in project management.
● Demonstrated experience in formulating, monitoring and managing budgets.
● Demonstrated experience in advocating for issues affecting women and youth such as education, health and economic opportunities.
● Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating capacity-building workshops or training sessions.
● Strong public speaking and community mobilization skills.
● Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations (preferred).
● Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
● A commitment to carrying out all job responsibilities.
● Ability to carry out duties effectively and in a timely manner.
● Must abide by all Shooting Touch Inc. policies, rules, and regulations, including confidentiality policies.
Qualities
● Team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to working with others to achieve mutual goals/objectives.
● Commitment to meeting deadlines and provision of high quality work outcomes.
● Flexible to changing requirements that the role may require.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Strong organizational skills.
● Proactive and autonomous.
● Understanding of cultural sensitivity and how to work in support of vulnerable populations.
● Strong commitment to improving the livelihoods of marginalized communities.
● Passionate, positive, kind, and hardworking approach to work.
How To Apply
Please send your CV to : hr@sharpenjobs.com .
