Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, 08 July 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Economic Development Specialist. The position will be based at Huye District–Ishema Cluster, reporting to the Economic Development Manager.

Purpose of the position:
The Economic Development Specialist is responsible for quality assurance in the implementation of World Vision economic development models through planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of economic development projects. He/she is in charge of building the capacity of implementing staff and partners on approved economic development models, harmonize implementation and monitoring tools for each approved model, and consolidating economic development projects monitoring information for the management use on time.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
• Holding a master’s degree in the disciplines that are mentioned above is an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in designing and implementation of economic development projects in Non-Government Organizations.
• Must be familiar with economic development models e.g. Saving Groups, Local Value Chain Development (LVCD), Business Facilitation, (BF), Microfinance, Climate Start Agriculture (CSA), Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA), Farmer Managed Natural Resources (FMNR), Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), Cash/Food Programming, and CBDRM.
• A good understanding of the Rwanda multi-sectoral approach to graduate people out of poverty.
• Sound knowledge of the Rwanda Resilience and Livelihood programming context
• Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Rwanda
• Strong project management skills
• Strong capacity building skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Belief in World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
Having a driving license, class A and B
Salary: The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 21st July 2021; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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