Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
(Job Ref: SOS CV RWANDA ………………..)
Position Title: Project Coordinator – Quality Care / BMZ Project
Vacant positions: 1 person
Type of contract: One-year renewable based on appraisal performance
Working location: Kigali/ National Office
Supervisor: Deputy National Director & Programs Director
Nationality: Rwandese
Deadline: 14 July 2020
Context of the position:
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development & child-focused organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations of Kigali, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyamagabe. SOS Rwanda applies a one program approach in its education, family strengthening, health, and community development programs that support a holistic approach in the interest of the child. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda, therefore, seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator for the New Project that will be funded by BMZ.
Job summary:
The Project Coordinator – Quality Care / BMZ Project will be responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, and reporting of all activities related to the project “Integrated Community Based Approach for Quality Care and Protection of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Rwanda” to ensure that the project’s objectivities and results are achieved in a timely manner and according to the agreed standards in the project framework and in the related grant agreement document. .

The position holder will, therefore, be responsible for the following tasks:
• Management of donor Partnership Agreement
• Responsible for proper management of project grants
• Responsible for budgeting / budget revision / liquidity plan tasks
• Monitor budgets and speed up spending to avoid unnecessary underspending or overspending
• Process requests for budget reallocation if need be and inquire donor approvals
• Liaise with the Grant Accountant and ensure regular posting of support documents in the system
• Compile donor reports and process reviews by the Deputy National Director & Programs Director and IPD Manager before submission to the donor
• Ensure timely submission of donor reports (Financial, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Reports)
• Oversee planning, monitoring, and implementation of all project activities
• Master project activities and ensure timely implementation & completion of activities • Ensure good collaboration with project stakeholders including government institutions, Ministry of Gender and Family Planning (MIGEPROF), National Commission for Children (NCC), local authorities, community structures (e.g. Inshuti Z’ Umuryango), schools, etc.
• Represent SOS CV Rwanda in government forums (e.g. JADF) and Child Protection Technical Working Groups
• Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the recruitment of external consultants
• Ensure proper collaboration with external consultants who support in Baseline, End line Evaluation
• Monitor the work of external consultants and liaise with Programs Director if there are any issues
• Supervise the work of Project Team (e.g. Field Officers and the Driver) and conduct Performance Appraisal
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor to build synergy with other SOS Team Members
Key Performance Indicators
• Effective management of partnership agreement with HGFD/BMZ
• Compliance to donor grant requirements (e.g. reports, spending)
• Effective management of project budget
• Effective planning and monitoring of activities
• Timely completion of project activities
• Timely achievement of project targets and outcomes
• Quality of donor reports (outcome-based reporting, timely submission)
• Good relationships and transparent communication with the Donor
• Good relationships and collaboration with project stakeholders
• Effective collaboration with external consultants (e.g. Baseline & End line evaluation)

Job Skills: Not Specified

Technical Qualifications and personal skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences (e.g. social work, sociology, education, rural development, psychology, etc.). Having a Master ‘s Degree will be an added value
• At least 6 successive years working with International NGOs and managing projects funded by international donors
• At least 6 years’ experience managing donor funded projects and donor reporting
• At least 4-year proven experience in leadership and people management
• Prior experience managing children-focused interventions will be an added value
• Ability to build networks, work independently, self-organised, innovative, fulfil commitments and meet deadline.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Good communication in French will be added value. Excellent written and verbal communication in English is a requirement.
• A team Leader, result-oriented and flexible to deliver with tight deadlines
• Ability to develop guidelines and tools, and oversee their implementation
• Good understanding of international child right frameworks, child safeguarding, child, mental health and psychosocial support
• Strong skills in project cycle management (planning, monitoring, and reporting)
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Please note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities, and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience Requirements: 6 years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please mention in the subject of your email the name of the position you are applying for and send us your detailed application in a zipped folder including a signed application letter, CV, 3 traceable professional referees and copies of education qualification.
The applications done in English or French should be directly submitted to sosbnc@sos-rwanda.org with a copy to MarieRose.Nyiraneza@sos-rwanda.org not later than July 14th, 2020 at 5:00 pm Kigali time.
Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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