Special Needs Education Coordinator (SNECO)

Kigali 22/09/2026

RefNo…./RUB/2026

RWANDA UNION OF THE BLIND (RUB)

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organizational background

Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB)is a national organization committed to promote the rights, inclusion, education, empowerment and socio-economic well-being of blind and partially sighted persons in Rwanda.

The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a non-governmental organization that was founded in August 1994 as a National unified voice for persons with visual impairment. After registering with the Rwanda Governance Board under the legal personality number 60/05 on 16/03/1995, and complies with the new law No 058/2024 of 20/06/2024 and related regulations. RUB works towards the improvement of the situation of blind people through education and rehabilitation to facilitate meaningful equality and integration. RUB holds membership in 2 National umbrellas including UPHLS and NUDOR and also affiliated to the African Union of the Blind (AFUB) and the World Blind Union (WBU). The organization has 64 well established branches in all districts of the country and all those branches managed by persons with visual impairment themselves. RUB’ activities aim at improving the living conditions of Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) persons through advocacy, promoting the education of blind and partially sighted persons, capacity development of members and rehabilitation program/service.

1.1. Vision

 The vision of RUB is to ‘achieve a situation where people with visual impairment enjoy the same rights as other citizens, receive rehabilitation and education and have equal access to employment’.

1.2. Mission 

RUB's mission is to ‘work towards the improvement of the situation of people with visual impairment through rehabilitation and education to facilitate meaningful equality and integration into the society’.

1.3. Objectives 

With the purpose of improving the living condition of Blind and partially sighted persons in Rwanda, RUB sets the following objectives to guides its strategic implementations:

• Bring together persons with visual impairment in a national organization to promote their fundamental rights; 
• Raise awareness on needs, potentials, and aspirations of persons with visual impairment in Rwanda; 
• Advocate for access to education and rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment through dialogue with the government and other partners in development; 
• Seek assist to deliver adequate and appropriate services to persons with visual impairment; 
• Promote prevention of visual impairment through dialogue with relevant authorities; 
• Promote the inclusion of persons with visual impairment in sport and cultural activities. 

About project

Under assist from the Marga Schulze Foundation through CBM, RUB is implementing a multi-year project 2026-2028 to advance educational inclusion and equitable learning opportunities for blind and partially sighted girls and women in Rwanda.

The project recognizes that girls and women with disabilities experience multiple and intersecting barriers to education. These may include inaccessible learning environments and materials, limited availability of appropriate assist, negative social attitudes, inadequate teacher preparation, financial constraints, and limited opportunities for participation in decisions that affect their education and future.

Children with disabilities in Rwanda continue to face significant barriers to accessing, participating in, and completing education. Girls with disabilities may experience additional barriers because of the intersection of disability and gender. These challenges can be particularly pronounced in rural and emergency-affected communities.

The proposed project therefore seeks to move beyond simply increasing access to schools. It aims to assistmeaningful participation, retention, learning, progression and empowerment, while strengthening schools and communities to become more inclusive of all learners.

A central element of the project will be the development and testing of practical approaches to inclusive education that can generate evidence and learning for wider application in Rwanda.

2.1 Overall Objective

To detect, assist and empower girls and boys with disabilities, both in and out of school, particularly in rural and emergency-affected areas of Rwanda, with a specific focus on improving educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and women with visual impairments.

2.2 Specific Objectives

• detect girls and boys with disabilities who are in and out of school across selected rural and emergency-affected contexts in Rwanda and assess their individual and educational assist needs.
• deliver identified girls and women with visual impairments with appropriate and comprehensive assist to enhance their enrolment, participation, retention, learning and progression.
• assist selected schools to create and execute a holistic approach to inclusion that enables all learners, including learners with disabilities, to participate and learn equitably.
• Empower women with visual impairments with knowledge, skills and opportunities in human rights, social justice and advocacy, enabling them to contribute to policy, practice and decision-making on disability inclusion and gender equity.
• RUB is therefore invitingqualified Rwandans with or without disabilitiesto apply for this opportunity.

Position Information

3.1 Special needs education coordinator (SNECO)

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
• Application letter addressed to the RUB Executive Director, specifying the position your are applying for.,
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)with contact details of at least three referees.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• A copy of a valid identification document.
• Applications should be submitted ashard copy to RUB office located at Nyarugenge district, Muhima sector, Amahoro cell, Kabirizi village, KN7 Ave poids lourds Road not later than October 2nd 2026 at 12Pm:00

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

RUB is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusionin its recruitment processes.Qualified persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

RUB reserves the right to verify the information provided by applicants and to perform appropriate reference and background checks before appointment.

Approved by

MUGISHA Jacques 

Executive Director/RUB