CARE INTERNATIONAL AU RWANDA
B.P. 550 KIGALI, RWANDA
Tél. : + (250) 252 583147 / 48 / 0788306241
Fax. : + (250) 252 583149
E-mail: care.rw@co.care.org
Organizational Development Manager
CARE International in Rwanda is seeking to recruit an
Organizational Development Manager to be based in Kigali (subject to
donor approval). Depending on the finalization of the program,
the final description of the position might change.
Organizational Development Manager to be based in Kigali (subject to
donor approval). Depending on the finalization of the program,
the final description of the position might change.
The Organization
CARE is an international nongovernmental organization
leading in humanitarian work and fighting global poverty. We seek a world of
hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people
live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and
a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.
leading in humanitarian work and fighting global poverty. We seek a world of
hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people
live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and
a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.
The Program
CARE is anticipating a donor-funded program in Rwanda
focusing on strengthening good governance, human rights, and social cohesion,
using multiple approaches including civil society capacity building, grant
making to initiatives promoting public and social accountability, and advocacy
and policy influencing to enhance GoR goal for inclusive development and
growth.
focusing on strengthening good governance, human rights, and social cohesion,
using multiple approaches including civil society capacity building, grant
making to initiatives promoting public and social accountability, and advocacy
and policy influencing to enhance GoR goal for inclusive development and
growth.
Job Purpose Statement
The Organizational Development Manager will be a
senior member of the program team. The primary responsibility of the position
is to provide high quality technical expertise on the organizational
development of local civil society organizations (CSOs), for them to become
strong, independent and well-respected parts of Rwandan civil society.
senior member of the program team. The primary responsibility of the position
is to provide high quality technical expertise on the organizational
development of local civil society organizations (CSOs), for them to become
strong, independent and well-respected parts of Rwandan civil society.
Duties and responsibilities
Although the detailed job description may change as
the program is being finalized, key duties and responsibilities are anticipated
to include:
the program is being finalized, key duties and responsibilities are anticipated
to include:
- Design and ensure quality implementation of an
innovative and participatory CSO capacity building program,
including but not limited to: - Lead the set-up and effective functioning of a
‘CSO training and clearing house’ that will independently and beyond the
program’s lifespan provide training to Rwandan CSOs based on their needs. - Lead the development and rollout of a CSO index
and its tools, which will help CSOs identify their strengths and
weaknesses on organizational and programming aspects, and that
contributes to a strong and competitive civil society. - Design and facilitate needs-based and context
specific trainings with the objective of strengthening CSOs in terms of
internal governance, financial and accountability systems, program
quality control and fundraising, using innovative and participatory
capacity development approaches. - Provide hands-on TA and on-the-job mentoring to
CSOs. - Provide support to networks and umbrellas of
CSOs. - Build and maintain strong relationships with
national civil society and government stakeholders. - Stay informed about the latest relevant global
developments related to organizational development. - Contribute to the realization of CARE’s
partnership vision as a ‘convener & facilitator’ of CSOs in Rwanda,
including inputting best practices and experiences from the program into
CARE’s wider programs in Rwanda. - Support the Chief or Party in the program’s
strategic planning, gathering and analysis of M&E data and report
writing. - Ensure open communication with the program team,
both in Rwanda and in the UK. - Represent CARE Rwanda and the program team in national,
regional, and global governance and CSO fora, influencing debate both
externally and within the project/CARE’s program
Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (social
sciences, development studies, or any other relevant field); - Minimum of 5 years working experience as
technical resource person on civil society strengthening - Minimum of 8 years working experience in and with
civil society; - Demonstrated experience as a trainer and
facilitator; - Demonstrated strength in building and managing
relationships with civil society and government partners; - Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan
context and culture, including the government structure and civil society,
preferable working experience in Rwanda; - Fluency in English is required, preferable
knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda.
Expected Project Start Date: May-June 2015
Project Duration: 4 years
Project Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Type of Post: Full-time
Funding: Anticipated
All interested candidates are invited to send their
application and motivation letter at CARE offices, attn Human Resources Manager
– Organizational Development Manager. The deadline for applications is 4
December at 5 pm.
application and motivation letter at CARE offices, attn Human Resources Manager
– Organizational Development Manager. The deadline for applications is 4
December at 5 pm.
Female
candidates with the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply.
candidates with the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply.
Within a period
of 10 days from the deadline, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
of 10 days from the deadline, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
November 19th 2014
Human Resources Department
