Job vacancies – World Vision Rwanda

World Vision Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 28 Districts of Rwanda.

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1.Resource Development Specialist

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 28 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 1.5 million people.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly-qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the role of Resource Development Specialist. This critical position will be based in Kigali, reporting to the Resource Development Manager.

Purpose of the position:

Contributes to the strengthening of donor and partner engagement, networking and resource acquisition capabilities for World Vision Rwanda. The job holder also supports the implementation and coordination of Grant Acquisition & Management (GAM) processes including consortium establishment, design workshops and proposal formulation to deliver high quality sustainable funding for improving lives of the most vulnerable.

The major responsibilities include:

% Time	Major Activities	End Results Expected
40%	Support in the growth and diversification of high quality sustainable funding for the National Office strategy by developing and reviewing concept papers and proposals for various projects and programs.	Public funds and private grants are contributing to annual World Vision budget. National Office short-term and long-term funding goals
30%	Support the building of relationships with key stakeholders in the Government of Rwanda, Public donor agencies, UN agencies, INGOs and Support Offices so as to timely and strategically position World Vision Rwanda for funding opportunities within and outside the country.	Strong relationships with external partners exist to enhance funding possibilities. The National Office is up-to-date on available funding opportunities.
15%	Develop and review grant tracking matrices to ensure that there is an up to date tracking of grant opportunities and grant pipelines by the National Office.	Up to date grants tracker.
15%	Support in building the capacity of National Office staff in grant acquisition, management and compliance.	Increased National Office capacity in grant acquisition, management and compliance.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, International Development, Rural Development, Writing or any related field.
• At least 2 years performing the same role.
• Considerable experience in networking.
• Strong organization abilities; high performance and quality standards; negotiation skills; ability to motivate teams and inspire teamwork.
• Track record of successfully winning public, multilateral and private grants.
• Track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring and supervising grant staff.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and email system such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge and experience of project design and management with government and multilateral agencies grant funded projects and experience of grant compliance procedures for major bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Ability to maintain and track funding trends and grant opportunities in the humanitarian sector.
• Knowledge and experience in Private Sector Engagement.

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

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 20 November 2020; no late applications will be accepted.

World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

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2.Project Facilitator

PROJECT FACILITATOR FOR CARE AND COMFORT FOR THE CHILDREN ON MOVE PROJECT

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 28 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 1.5 million people.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Project Facilitator. This position will be based at Ishema Cluster,reporting to the Education in Emergency Manager.

Purpose of the position:

Facilitate the implementation of Care and Comfort for the Children on move project activities in the Mugombwa camp and umurava Area Program (AP), and ensure that the most vulnerable children benefit. The job holder will contribute to achieving WV Rwanda’s Child Wellbeing , with Child Protection Minimum Standards in designated clusters/sectors through planning, monitoring and implementing project in line with applicable Technical Approaches and contents based on MINEDUC, MINEMA and UNHCR.

The major responsibilities include:

% Time	Major Activities	End Results Expected
50%	Planning, coordination and implementation
	Responsible for Care and Comfort for the Children on move project planning and implementation in Mugombwa camp and Umurava AP.Work collaboratively with education sector, camp leaders and Child Protection officers to achieve great impact.Participate in any meeting, which may be called at camp level or in the community in relation to the project.Coordinate and work closely with community facilitators selected from the Mugombwa camp and the host community.	Targeted children benefit from the project Good collaboration promoted Full integration of the project in the working area Work plan fully implemented
25%	Capacity building
	Prepare and conduct trainings and refreshers to project community- based facilitators.Supervise community facilitators while delivering sessions to caregivers and conducting home visits.Conduct face-to-face meetings with camp leaders, faith leaders and child protection stakeholders at camp level and in the host community.Train new community facilitators who will join the Project to replace leavers.Conduct regular home visits to project beneficiaries.	Facilitators at camp level and in the host community have the right skills to implement the project.Community facilitators supported in their daily work.Proper collaboration with other child protection stakeholders.New community facilitators acquire the skills to implement the projectProject beneficiaries visited regularly and issues found addressed
25%	Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting
	Review the working calendar to assess how community facilitators are using the equipment and ensure its functionality.Ensure effective documentation of all the information related to the project success stories, innovations and best practices and disseminate them through appropriate mechanisms.Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly accurate and quality reports based on relevant templates.Closely monitor the project implementation and suggest improvements to the project management.Keep project data up to date all the time.Process monthly incentive payments of community facilitators.	Proper utilization and functionality of the equipment is regularly monitored Proper documentation of the success stories and best practices is done regularly Periodic quality reports are done timelyLessons learnt are provided to inform improvement in the project.Project data updated regularlyAccurate payment requests submitted to finance 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 education, Social Work, Clinical Psychology or any related field.
• 3 years’ experience in community development work.
• Experience in working with most vulnerable communities.
• Strong facilitation skills to prepare and conduct training sessions.
• Computer literate in word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Must have a valid motorcycle riding license and ability to ride.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant working experience in refugee setting.
• Ability to facilitate implementation of the project for the improvement of basic education and child protection.
• Working with children, especially those in early grades of primary education.
• Strong skills in networking with education, child protection, UNHCR, refugee camp leaders and other stakeholders at district and Cluster level.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a multi – culture setting.
• Ability to comply with do no harm principles.

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

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 16thNovember 2020; 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.

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