Organization: MASS Design Group
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Eligible Citizenship: Rwanda
Application Code: R07-Nat
Job Function: Design / Architecture
Issue Area: Health Systems Strengthening / Healthcare Access
About
MASS Design Group is a social enterprise architecture firm that seeks to design, construct, and advocate for buildings and environments that improve lives. MASS immerses itself in the challenges our partners and their constituents face and develops solutions that are optimized to improve health, economic, and social outcomes. In East Africa, MASS is currently involved with policy work at the Ministry of Health, the design and construction of several health care facilities and schools for partners such as Partners In Health, the African Wildlife Foundation and MASS General Hospital, as well as a new training center and workshop for the next generation of socially minded architects.
Position Overview
The Design Associate will be based in Kigali. The Design Associate will have the opportunity to participate as a member of a team tackling unique design problems across the globe and should be interested in contributing to every component of the design process and operations of MASS. The Design Associate will have the chance to work on a variety of challenging projects during the course of the fellowship where s/he will work alongside exciting partners that range from governmental ministries to international development agencies and small grassroots organizations. The position requires working closely with experienced project managers and being involved in all phases, including early stage research, schematic design, and construction administration. The fellow will gain experience in thinking critically and apply new methods of health centric thinking throughout the design and building process to help MASS improve lives through our buildings.
Responsibilities
- Work directly under project managers and associates to meet design deliverables on schematic, design development, and construction documents
- Spend time on site immersions preparing feasibility reports and/or overseeing construction
- Work on local design competitions and request for proposal (RFP) submissions
- Assist in the daily tasks of running an international NGO in East Africa including operations and development
Desired Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape, or urban planning*
- Preferred: Master’s degree in architecture, landscape, or urban planning
- A portfolio is required for this position. Please email your portfolio to applyinfo@ghcorps.org by January 18, 2017 with the subject line: "MASS Design (R07-Nat) Portfolio"*
- Interest in global health
- Humility and the ability to jump into a startup culture
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with Adobe Suite and Auto Cad
- Ability to travel throughout East Africa to project sites, at times on short notice
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A living stipend of $650/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
*Note: The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.
Living and Working in Rwanda: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the placement organization and location within the country and are subject to change. All housing will meet GHC safety standards. Fellows at MASS Design Group are provided with a room in a shared house. The living quarters are self-contained, meaning that the kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping areas are in one building. You may be living with colleagues. It is basic but comfortable, situated in Kigali, an urban center and capital of Rwanda.
