CHF International has been operating in Rwanda
since 2005. The mission of CHF International is to be a catalyst for
long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the
world, supporting them to improve their social and economic environmental
conditions. CHF International manages projects in Rwanda focused on food
security and nutrition, health, household economic strengthening, and capacity
building. CHF International is seeking a Program Associate to support the
implementation of Economic Strengthening activities that mainly include quality
reporting, cooperative development program that CHF implements and back office
support on MIS for the village savings groups internally referred to as
Internal Savings and Lending Groups (ISLG´s)
since 2005. The mission of CHF International is to be a catalyst for
long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the
world, supporting them to improve their social and economic environmental
conditions. CHF International manages projects in Rwanda focused on food
security and nutrition, health, household economic strengthening, and capacity
building. CHF International is seeking a Program Associate to support the
implementation of Economic Strengthening activities that mainly include quality
reporting, cooperative development program that CHF implements and back office
support on MIS for the village savings groups internally referred to as
Internal Savings and Lending Groups (ISLG´s)
Job title: Economic Strengthening (ES) Program
Associate
Associate
Reports to: ES Team Leader
Main Responsibilities
The ES Program Associate will specifically be
responsible for the following:
responsible for the following:
Research, Analysis and Technical Writing:
- Assist team in comprehensive quantitative and
qualitative analysis for all reports including but not limited to: field
assessments, quarterly, semi annual and annual reports for the cooperative
and economic strengthening initiatives; - Compilation and writing of monthly, quarterly
and annual reports for the Economic Strengthening team. This will include
close coordination with all members of the teams and coordination with the
monitoring and evaluation staff; - Responsible for assisting both Cooperative and
ES team leads in compilation and support to knowledge management for the
purposes of promoting best practices and sharing lessons learned
throughout the organization.
Economic Strengthening Logistics:
- Support to ongoing data collection,
compilation and co-management of a large portfolio of savings and lending
groups requiring a high level of attention to detail and analysis; - Coordination and Support for all events,
meetings and trainings with Rwandan Partner Organizations; - Support team in logistical arrangements for
field work related to assessments, capacity building programs and all
ES/Cooperative related interventions - Maintenance of a document filing system for
both team program; interventions, including but not limited to training
manuals, handbooks, contracts, MoUs, etc.; - Participate in meetings, record meetings for
internal stakeholders and prepare briefs to
Planning:
- Support on compilation of the ES weekly and
monthly plans, prepare weekly meetings minutes and sharing with ES team; - Manage a team calendar of field visit plans,
major deliverables and leave plans;
Communications:
- Maintain database for communication and
support of all Rwanda Partnering Organizations, Volunteers, and
Cooperatives who work with the ES/Cooperative teams. - Facilitate/provide support in communication
with all partners as needed, including liaising with program
representatives in Washington, DC
Qualifications
- University degree in Economics, Management,
Social Sciences or any other related discipline. Advanced degree preferred - A minimum of 3-5 years of professional
experience - Excellent writing skills in English and
knowledge - Ability to provide detailed analysis and
written reports in English which require little to no proof reading and
supervision by management; - Demonstrated ability to provide data analysis
and strategic input on program activities; - Ability to proof read written documents and
assist members of Cooperative and ES teams in report writing; - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience
organizational management, strategic planning, project management or other
relevant areas - High level of professionalism;
- Success working in a fast-paced environment
under deadline, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple and competing
demands and establish priorities, to remain flexible, and to work both
independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to
effectively cultivate and manage relationships both with internal staff
and Rwandan partners and cooperatives. - Demonstrated proficiency using MSWord,
Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the criteria listed above may
send their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae addressed to `the
HR_ CHF International Rwanda´ no later than November 23rd, 2012 at 12 pm to
the following e mail address: info@rw.chfinternational.org. Please do not send
copies of educational certificates at this time. Only the selected candidates
will be contacted.
send their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae addressed to `the
HR_ CHF International Rwanda´ no later than November 23rd, 2012 at 12 pm to
the following e mail address: info@rw.chfinternational.org. Please do not send
copies of educational certificates at this time. Only the selected candidates
will be contacted.
