Overview

Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI), a women-led Rwandan non-governmental organization, is recruiting a Hairdressing Teacher to deliver practical vocational training at the IGI Ruhango Tekena Hub. IGI focuses on empowering women and girls through education, capacity building, and socio-economic development.

The successful candidate will deliver a six-month RTB-accredited Hairdressing curriculum. The primary objective is to equip young women with advanced salon-styling and hairdressing skills to help them establish self-reliant businesses or freelance careers.

The role involves competency-based assessments, maintaining trainee portfolios, and supervising a two-month Industrial Attachment Program (IAP). Working closely with the Field Lead and Center Coordinator, the teacher will play a vital role in IGI’s technical TVET teacher recruitment drive. This position is ideal for experienced stylists passionate about transferring practical skills to the next generation of Rwandan beauty professionals.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This role offers a unique platform to directly impact Rwanda’s vocational training sector and women’s economic empowerment. By sharing advanced hairdressing and salon management skills, you will help young women achieve financial independence and build sustainable careers.

For experienced stylists and TVET educators, this position provides the opportunity to apply your technical mastery in a structured, supportive NGO environment. You will contribute to national skills development while growing professionally within a respected organization. If you are passionate about mentorship, community impact, and raising the standard of Rwanda’s beauty industry, this opportunity is not to be missed. Early applications are encouraged as selection is on a rolling basis.

Application Tips

• Tailor your cover letter to highlight your salon management experience and TVET teaching capabilities.

• Include a professional visual portfolio showcasing your styling work or students' work.

• Obtain your Police Clearance Certificate early or prepare a signed commitment letter.

• Ensure your CV includes at least three professional references.

• Use the exact requested email subject line to prevent your application from being overlooked.

• Apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and practical evaluations are conducted on a rolling basis.

• Clearly highlight your fluency in Kinyarwanda and professional proficiency in English and/or French.

Responsibilities

• Technical Training: Teach professional hair cutting, advanced styling, chemical processing, coloring, braiding, weaving, and scalp care treatments.

• Salon Operations: Instruct on strict hygiene, sanitation, tool sterilization, and safe maintenance of electrical salon equipment.

• Business Skills: Train students in customer care, client consultation, retention techniques, and basic salon management.

• Practical Assessment: Organize simulated salon environments, assess student speed and creativity, and prepare daily lesson plans.

• Program Administration: Monitor attendance, conduct RTB-aligned formative and summative competency assessments, and maintain trainee portfolios.

• Mentorship & IAP: Support trainee confidence and leadership, and supervise students during the two-month Industrial Attachment Program.

• Safeguarding: Maintain a safe, gender-responsive learning environment.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty Therapy, or a related technical trade. TVET teacher certification or formal pedagogical training is required.

• Experience: 2–3 years of professional experience running an active beauty salon or working as a lead hairstylist/instructor.

• Technical Skills: Strong practical mastery of local and modern braiding, dreadlocks, weaving, relaxed hair care, styling aesthetics, and salon workspace organization.

• Soft Skills: Ability to mentor young women, manage a classroom, and foster a supportive learning environment.

• Languages: Complete fluency in Kinyarwanda is required. Professional working proficiency in English and/or French is a strong advantage.

• Eligibility: A valid Police Clearance/Criminal Record Certificate is required before appointment. RTB-registered Trainer/Assessor status or a Trainer of Trainers (ToT) certificate is an added advantage.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application documents: Updated CV (with 3 references), signed cover letter, relevant technical degrees/diplomas/TVET certificates, and proof of professional experience.

2. Obtain a Police Clearance/Criminal Record Certificate, or prepare a signed commitment to provide it before appointment.

3. Address your application to the Acting Executive Director of Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI).

4. Send your application exclusively by email to: recruitment@impanuro.org

5. Copy (CC) your application to: info@impanuro.org

6. Use the exact email subject line: "Application for Hairdressing Teacher – IGI"

7. Submit your application before the deadline: 20 September 2026 at 5:00 PM Kigali Time.