About Alight
Alight is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting refugees, displaced people, and vulnerable communities worldwide. The organization provides life-saving assistance, development opportunities, and long-term solutions that help communities rebuild their lives with dignity, security, and independence.
Alight currently operates in 17 countries globally. In Rwanda, the organization has been active since 1994, delivering humanitarian services through a team of more than 800 staff members, including full-time personnel, community mobilizers, and incentive workers.
Programs implemented by Alight Rwanda include:
- Primary Health Care
- Reproductive Health
- HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care
- Nutrition Programs
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Shelter and Infrastructure Development
- Livelihoods and Economic Strengthening
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Protection
The organization works closely with refugees, displaced populations, and host communities to promote resilience and sustainable development.
🌐 Official website: https://wearealight.org/
Vacancy Announcement: Health Education Officer
Country Program Overview
Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has played a vital role in humanitarian response in Rwanda since 1994. The organization operates in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, delivering integrated services in:
- Health
- Protection
- Community development
- Livelihood support
Alight Rwanda is also known for pioneering innovative initiatives such as the SASA! methodology, which promotes gender equality, prevents gender-based violence, and empowers vulnerable communities.
Through innovation and strong partnerships, the organization continues to deliver impactful humanitarian programs that strengthen both refugee and host communities.
Position: Health Education Officer
The Health Education Officer will lead and coordinate community health education initiatives aimed at improving health awareness and promoting healthy behaviors in humanitarian settings.
The role focuses particularly on supervising and strengthening the capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ensure effective delivery of life-saving health information to communities.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Community Health Education
- Leading and coordinating community health promotion activities alongside health and protection teams.
- Designing and implementing effective health education strategies.
Supervision of Community Health Workers
- Supervising, mentoring, and training Community Health Workers (CHWs).
- Conducting regular field visits and coaching sessions to monitor CHW performance.
- Providing continuous feedback and performance reviews.
Community Engagement
- Organizing community dialogues, outreach activities, and focus group discussions.
- Promoting awareness on key health topics such as:
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Maternal and child health
- Nutrition
- Disease prevention
- Gender-based violence prevention
Health Communication
- Developing culturally appropriate Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
- Delivering clear and accessible health messages to communities.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Collaborating with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to collect and analyze health data.
- Preparing detailed reports on community health activities and CHW performance.
- Tracking community health trends and identifying emerging needs.
Coordination and Compliance
- Working with local leaders and community structures to ensure community participation.
- Ensuring activities align with national health policies and donor requirements.
- Supporting emergency health communication during disease outbreaks.
Required Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience delivering community health education sessions
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (spoken and written)
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure humanitarian environments
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Public Health
- Community Health
- Health Education
- Or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in:
- Health promotion
- Community mobilization
- Public health programming
- Previous experience supervising Community Health Workers (CHWs) is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Rwanda’s national community health strategies will be an added advantage.
Key Behaviors and Professional Attributes
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Alight
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities
- Participatory leadership and teamwork
- Innovation, initiative, and resourcefulness
- Ability to motivate staff and manage teams in sensitive environments
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents in one combined file:
- A 1-page cover letter
- Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Copy of academic degree
- Copy of national ID
- Three professional referees (including the most recent employer or supervisor)
Applications must be sent by email only to:
📌 The position title must be clearly indicated in the email subject line.
Application Deadline
📅 19 March 2026 at 23:59
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
