CLOSE 19/6/2015
RECRUITMENT OF ACTION AID INTERNATIONAL RWANDA (AAIR) LOCAL RIGHTS
PROGRAM MANAGER-RUHERU
PROGRAM MANAGER-RUHERU
Action Aid International Rwanda (AAIR) is a country programme of
ActionAid International (AAI) – an anti-poverty agency working with poor,
voiceless people, communities and similar-minded partners worldwide.
ActionAid is a non-partisan, non-religious development organisation that has
been w
ActionAid International (AAI) – an anti-poverty agency working with poor,
voiceless people, communities and similar-minded partners worldwide.
ActionAid is a non-partisan, non-religious development organisation that has
been w
orking in Rwanda as a full Country Programme since 1997 to contribute
towards eradication of poverty and injustices with a focus on tackling the root
causes of poverty. The organisation is primarily concerned with the promotion
and defence of economic, social, cultural, civil and political human rights.
AAIR has very strong commitment to supporting delivery of Government programmes and
strategies including EDPRS and Vision 2020.
Our vision and mission is a society free of poverty and injustice where
every citizen fully enjoys the right to life with dignity. ActionAid
International Rwanda is implementing its five year strategic plan since 2013 to
2017 and undergoing a Management Development Process for better effectiveness
and efficiency to deliver on its mandate to the people of Rwanda at the
community and district level and at National level for policy influence and
Advocacy.
every citizen fully enjoys the right to life with dignity. ActionAid
International Rwanda is implementing its five year strategic plan since 2013 to
2017 and undergoing a Management Development Process for better effectiveness
and efficiency to deliver on its mandate to the people of Rwanda at the
community and district level and at National level for policy influence and
Advocacy.
AAIR is seeking applications from well qualified and self-motivated
persons to fill the position of Local Rights Program Manager-Ruheru / Nyaruguru
District
persons to fill the position of Local Rights Program Manager-Ruheru / Nyaruguru
District
MAIN PURPOSE
The Key objectives of this post are overall Coordination of implementing
partners in the LRPs at District Level; advocate for changes in policies and
practices that impact upon the lives of poor people. Facilitating and guiding
local programmes partners for active Resources mobilization and understanding
of fundraising approach, planning, budgeting and Reporting.
partners in the LRPs at District Level; advocate for changes in policies and
practices that impact upon the lives of poor people. Facilitating and guiding
local programmes partners for active Resources mobilization and understanding
of fundraising approach, planning, budgeting and Reporting.
Reporting:
The position holder shall report to the Head of Programs and Policy who
shall also be the immediate Supervisor.
shall also be the immediate Supervisor.
Programme Activities:
- Collect relevant
assessment information to inform development programming.
- Facilitate community
mobilization and sensitization in all programs interventions within the
defined area in accordance with the Annual operating Plan
- Build the capacity of
community structures (CSOs/CBOs structure) and ensure they are established
and strengthened in all participatory methodologies and HRBA.
- Participate and
organize community functions (meetings, celebration etc) at the Sector
level;
- Develop a training
plan , Identify training needs and organize community trainings in
consultation with HoPP and District Authorities;
- Provide weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual report and plans in line with AAIR
guidelines;
- Monitor the
implementation of all LRP activities on timely basis and alert the HoPP on
any irregularities.
- Participate in the
collection and organization of any required data;
- Ensure good
relationships with Various Development partners at the District and Sector
levels;
- Ensure community
participation and understanding of LRP activities at the Community level.
- Identify advocacy
issues within community, propose and design appropriate strategies to
address them/link to AAIR policy agenda
- Participate in
development and promotion of alternative models and document best
practises to demonstrate what works for lobbying for policy change.
- Work with communities
to undertake action research to equip communities with knowledge,
information skills and tools to challenge the denial of rights through
advocacy and campaigns
- Perform any other duty
as delegated by the supervisor
Sponsorship Activities;
- In consultation with
the sponsorship Team, plan sponsorship activities and integrate this into
the LRP master plan; Community/partner training; Child message and profile
collections; Photo updates; Query and complaints follow ups
- Ensure sponsorship
activities LRP are carried to the planned time and quality standards
- Participate in the
planning and budgeting of sponsorship field based activities like
Monitoring, evaluations and Communications
- Monitor, review and
report on sponsorship activities on an agreed format and frequency.
- Closely monitor the
resource needs for sponsorship field activities and liaise with the
central office to make them available in a timely manner
General
- Contribute to CP
periodic and annual planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring and
evaluation
- Share progress reports
with other thematic coordinators for a better collaboration
- Perform any other
related duties as required by the line manager
Key contacts and relationships:
- Internally: Country
Director, HOPP, Head of Fundraising, LRP Accountant, Sponsorship
Manager/coordinator, Programme Quality Coordinator and other AAI staff
both nationally and internationally.
- Externally:
Committees, government agencies (District and Sector Leaders),JDAF ,
international/local NGOs, CBOs, various platforms and networks,
international stakeholders, public forums, donors, media (after
consultation with CD and Communications Manager), providers of research
and consultancy services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a
combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the
job training.
combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the
job training.
- Must have a Bachelor’s
degree level in Development Studies, Agriculture, Management, Social
Sciences or any other field related to development with 5 years’
experience.
- Knowledge on
Sustainable Community Development, Micro enterprise Women and Children
rights, having knowledge in sponsorship is an advantage; demonstrating
morality in the communities and at work; Building collaborative
relationships; Achieving quality results and service.
- Must be willing to
stay in Rural areas and/or spend long hours in the field.
- Must possess
demonstrable experience in networking and building relationships across
different strata of society.
- Excellent knowledge of
English and French (both oral and written) and Kinyarwanda is a
requirement.
- Committed to socio-
economic and psycho – spiritual development.
- Must be computer
literate and competence in database (Word, Excel, power point, ACCESS).
- Must be a willing
learner and a team player.
- Understanding AAI
mission and operations;
- Must be Rwandan by
nationality.
- Must possess a Vehicle
or Motorcycle driver’s license
- Maintain the high
level of accountability of responsibility of all resources at his/her
disposal;
Critical Competences:
- Strategic management
and Communication planning
- Sponsors and Donor
intelligence
- Documentation,
reporting, Materials development & Publishing
- Funding proposal
development
- Staff capacity
development
- Child sponsorship
methodologies Monitoring and evaluation
- Networking and
collaboration
- Understanding Finance
Management skills
Interested and Qualified candidates should submit in filled application
forms to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org not
later than Friday 19th June, 2015 at 1:30pm.
forms to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org not
later than Friday 19th June, 2015 at 1:30pm.
Note that application forms are requested from the Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org an official recruitment
email of Actionaid International Rwanda.
email of Actionaid International Rwanda.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Actionaid is an equal opportunity Employer. Female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.
strongly encouraged to apply.
AAIR Management