JOB DETAILS:
3 Field Officer
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Rulindo, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru Districts
1. BACKGROUND:
Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to promotion and improvement of the socio-economic welfare of women in Rwanda since coming to being in 1997. Over time, the organization has dedicated its efforts to strategies that empower women and has extensive experience in fostering women’s participation and grassroots responses to community challenges.
RWN’s mission is to work towards the improvement of the socio-economic welfare of women in Rwanda through enhancing their efforts to meet their basic needs and this is done through five core programs i.e. health Care and Support, education and knowledge sharing; socio-economic empowerment; GBV Prevention and Response and governance and leadership.
RWN has, for the past 26 years, been supporting and working with over 52 grassroots associations, cooperatives and women safe spaces that cater over 4000 people within each community across 13 Districts in Rwanda targeting women for their empowerment.
RWN has partnered with Trōcaire to implement a five years (2023-2027) project called “HINDURA-TWIYUBAKE”. The project aims to increase women’s active participation in leadership positions and decision-making in Rwanda. Interventions will target 3 Districts namely Rulindo in Northern Province, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru in Southern Province. RWN will work with primarily women and adolescent girls to address challenges women often face while aspiring or participating in decision making structures.
2. Overview of the role :
Job purpose statement :
To contribute to the project outcomes, RWN is seeking suitable candidates for the three Field Officers positions to implement the project with the Districts of Rulindo, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru. The Field Officers will be engaged in the selection of project participants, implementation, monitoring and production of project related reports. Working closely with the Project Coordinator they will ensure coordination of all project participants at District level.
Requirement for the role:
Educational background:
Bachelor’s degree in development studies, gender studies, community development, social science and other related fields.
Experience, skills and conditions required:
• Having a minimum of 3 years of experience working with women and girls;
• Having a strong and proven experience working in the community with a focus on Women’s empowerment, Gender and GBV prevention;
• Having experience in establishment and running of women safe spaces;
• Demonstrated experience working within Rwanda civil society organizations;
• Having a strong and proven oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda;
• Having experience working with local authorities and community groups (women safe spaces) in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Ability to collect/document and share learnings, experience and best practices;
• Experience in maintaining good relationship with partners, stakeholders and Local Leaders;
• Very good computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Having a valid driving license Class A is a much added value.
Please note that applicants should be available and ready to start immediately with February 2023.
RWN has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of project participants. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct during and after working hours.
3 Field Officer
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Rulindo, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru Districts
1. BACKGROUND:
Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to promotion and improvement of the socio-economic welfare of women in Rwanda since coming to being in 1997. Over time, the organization has dedicated its efforts to strategies that empower women and has extensive experience in fostering women’s participation and grassroots responses to community challenges.
RWN’s mission is to work towards the improvement of the socio-economic welfare of women in Rwanda through enhancing their efforts to meet their basic needs and this is done through five core programs i.e. health Care and Support, education and knowledge sharing; socio-economic empowerment; GBV Prevention and Response and governance and leadership.
RWN has, for the past 26 years, been supporting and working with over 52 grassroots associations, cooperatives and women safe spaces that cater over 4000 people within each community across 13 Districts in Rwanda targeting women for their empowerment.
RWN has partnered with Trōcaire to implement a five years (2023-2027) project called “HINDURA-TWIYUBAKE”. The project aims to increase women’s active participation in leadership positions and decision-making in Rwanda. Interventions will target 3 Districts namely Rulindo in Northern Province, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru in Southern Province. RWN will work with primarily women and adolescent girls to address challenges women often face while aspiring or participating in decision making structures.
2. Overview of the role :
Job purpose statement :
To contribute to the project outcomes, RWN is seeking suitable candidates for the three Field Officers positions to implement the project with the Districts of Rulindo, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru. The Field Officers will be engaged in the selection of project participants, implementation, monitoring and production of project related reports. Working closely with the Project Coordinator they will ensure coordination of all project participants at District level.
Requirement for the role:
Educational background:
Bachelor’s degree in development studies, gender studies, community development, social science and other related fields.
Experience, skills and conditions required:
• Having a minimum of 3 years of experience working with women and girls;
• Having a strong and proven experience working in the community with a focus on Women’s empowerment, Gender and GBV prevention;
• Having experience in establishment and running of women safe spaces;
• Demonstrated experience working within Rwanda civil society organizations;
• Having a strong and proven oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda;
• Having experience working with local authorities and community groups (women safe spaces) in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Ability to collect/document and share learnings, experience and best practices;
• Experience in maintaining good relationship with partners, stakeholders and Local Leaders;
• Very good computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Having a valid driving license Class A is a much added value.
Please note that applicants should be available and ready to start immediately with February 2023.
RWN has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of project participants. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct during and after working hours.
JOB DETAILS:
11 Good Governance and Specific Programs Officer
Level:6.II
Job description
• Implement good governance and specific programs & strategies at Sector level and consolidate data/reports thereof emanating from Cells;
• Monitor the functioning of the good governance and specific programs service at the Sector level and organize programs aimed at improving good governance
• Organize and conduct campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on the importance of good governance and specific programs;
• Receive, channel and follow-up on population complains and grievances;
• Monitor Abunzi activities and strengthen them through capacity building;
• Prepare and monitor umuganda activities in the Sector and consolidate reports thereof from Cells;
• Analyse and exploit all reports of the Cell Councils with the intent to identify issues which need the Sector Council’s attention.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Political Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Community Development
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Computer Skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local Government Functionality
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Local Government Policies
• Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Deep understanding and knowledge of the Rwandan and regional context for agribusiness development;
11 Good Governance and Specific Programs Officer
Level:6.II
Job description
• Implement good governance and specific programs & strategies at Sector level and consolidate data/reports thereof emanating from Cells;
• Monitor the functioning of the good governance and specific programs service at the Sector level and organize programs aimed at improving good governance
• Organize and conduct campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on the importance of good governance and specific programs;
• Receive, channel and follow-up on population complains and grievances;
• Monitor Abunzi activities and strengthen them through capacity building;
• Prepare and monitor umuganda activities in the Sector and consolidate reports thereof from Cells;
• Analyse and exploit all reports of the Cell Councils with the intent to identify issues which need the Sector Council’s attention.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Political Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Community Development
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Computer Skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local Government Functionality
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Local Government Policies
• Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Deep understanding and knowledge of the Rwandan and regional context for agribusiness development;
JOB DETAILS:
Administrative Assistant
Level:7.II
Job description
• Read and verify the form and substance of documents submitted to the Mayor ;
• Prepare the Mayor’s agenda, including appointments schedule;
• Prepare, manage, record and dispatch correspondences by or intended for the Mayor ;
• Manage the Office of the Mayor and handle his/her visitors;
• Make logistical arrangements for all meetings chaired by the Mayor;
• Arrange external meetings and appointments of the Mayor
• Organize travels for the Mayor and work hand in hand with public relations, customer care to provide protocol to Mayor’s visitors
Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies
0 Year of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Office Management
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Management
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Law
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree Social Work
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
Administrative Assistant
Level:7.II
Job description
• Read and verify the form and substance of documents submitted to the Mayor ;
• Prepare the Mayor’s agenda, including appointments schedule;
• Prepare, manage, record and dispatch correspondences by or intended for the Mayor ;
• Manage the Office of the Mayor and handle his/her visitors;
• Make logistical arrangements for all meetings chaired by the Mayor;
• Arrange external meetings and appointments of the Mayor
• Organize travels for the Mayor and work hand in hand with public relations, customer care to provide protocol to Mayor’s visitors
Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies
0 Year of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Office Management
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Management
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Law
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree Social Work
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
JOB DETAILS:
4 Executive Secretary
Level:13.VII
Job description
• Perform daily duties of the Cell administration and monitor the administration of Villages and produce reports thereof;
• Follow up, in collaboration with relevant organs, on the security of people and their property in the Cell;
• Coordinate community development and citizen participation activities, mobilize the local population on government policies and programs and implement decisions by higher authorities and or the Cell Consultative Council;
• Render services provided at the cell level as per the law, and receive and solve or channel issues affecting citizens and provide them with a feedback;
• - Serve as a minutes taker to the Cell Consultative Committee meetings, monitor all activities of Land Committees, and serve as a nonprofessional bailiff at the Cell level;
• Supervise the collection and consolidation of data on specific public (policy) issues at Cell level, and manage the finances and assets of the Cell.
Minimum Qualifications
• Diploma A2 in Social sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• A2 in Arts and Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Leadership skills
• • Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local Government Functionality
• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes.
4 Executive Secretary
Level:13.VII
Job description
• Perform daily duties of the Cell administration and monitor the administration of Villages and produce reports thereof;
• Follow up, in collaboration with relevant organs, on the security of people and their property in the Cell;
• Coordinate community development and citizen participation activities, mobilize the local population on government policies and programs and implement decisions by higher authorities and or the Cell Consultative Council;
• Render services provided at the cell level as per the law, and receive and solve or channel issues affecting citizens and provide them with a feedback;
• - Serve as a minutes taker to the Cell Consultative Committee meetings, monitor all activities of Land Committees, and serve as a nonprofessional bailiff at the Cell level;
• Supervise the collection and consolidation of data on specific public (policy) issues at Cell level, and manage the finances and assets of the Cell.
Minimum Qualifications
• Diploma A2 in Social sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• A2 in Arts and Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Leadership skills
• • Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local Government Functionality
• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes.