Job Title: HR & Administration Lead
Organization: Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI)
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Administration and Finance
Application Deadline: April 27th 2026
About Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI)
Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) is a young women led non-profit organization operating in Rwanda since 2017, striving to improve women and girls lives through education, capacity building, counseling, socio economic empowerment and advocacy to ensure a health and dignified lifestyle.
Role summary
The HR and Administration Lead is responsible for overseeing the organization’s human resources and administrative functions to ensure efficient operations and a supportive working environment.
The role provides strategic and operational support to the Executive Director, strengthens internal systems, and ensures that organizational processes, people management, and administrative functions are aligned with IGI’s mission and values.
The HR and Administration Lead plays a key role in improving organizational effectiveness, supporting staff performance, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and safeguarding standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Human Resource Management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff relations
- Administrative and Office Management, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective resource management
- Executive Support, including calendar management, coordination, and communication support to the Executive Director
- Tracking and maintenance of organizational assets
- Gender, safeguarding and Compliance, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards
- Internal Systems Strengthening and process improvement
- Organizational Coordination and cross-team support
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field (a Master’s degree is a plus)
- At least 3–6 years of experience in administration, HR, or operations roles.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
We looking for an individual who:
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through on responsibilities
- Is proactive and identifies areas for improvement
- Values structure, organization, and efficiency
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Supports and uplifts team members
- Works with integrity, accountability, and intention
We are NOT looking for an individual who:
- Requires constant supervision to complete tasks
- Struggles with meeting deadlines
- Lacks attention to detail
- Avoids responsibility or accountability
- Is resistant to feedback or improvement
Application process
If you feel like you are among those we are looking for, submit the following documents:
- Updated CV highlighting relevant experience and three professional references.
- Cover Letter detailing interest in the role and relevant qualifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate.
All applications should be addressed to the Executive Director of Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) and submitted only via email to:
📩 recruitment@impanuro.org
📩 cc: info@impanuro.org
Subject: “Application for HR & Administration Lead– Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI)”
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
