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ANNOUNCEMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
Founded
over 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children’s development
organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across
Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of
children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no religious, political
or governmental affiliations.
over 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children’s development
organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across
Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of
children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no religious, political
or governmental affiliations.
Plan
International has been working in Rwanda since 2007 with a major focus on four
country programs: Right to Access Quality and Inclusive Education, Right
to Early Childhood Care and Development through United Communities, Right to
Youth Economic Security through Active Citizenship and Right to Protection.
Plan currently operates in Gatsibo, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Bugesera and Nyaruguru.
Plan International Rwanda has recently entered into partnership with UNHCR as
partner implementing Sexual & Gender Based Violence Responses and Child
protection in all Refugees Camps across the country.
International has been working in Rwanda since 2007 with a major focus on four
country programs: Right to Access Quality and Inclusive Education, Right
to Early Childhood Care and Development through United Communities, Right to
Youth Economic Security through Active Citizenship and Right to Protection.
Plan currently operates in Gatsibo, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Bugesera and Nyaruguru.
Plan International Rwanda has recently entered into partnership with UNHCR as
partner implementing Sexual & Gender Based Violence Responses and Child
protection in all Refugees Camps across the country.
Plan
has a strict child protection policy and guidelines that all staff must follow
at all times. All staff are expected to help ensure all Plan associates know,
understand and follow these and take an active role in the protection of all
children from abuse and exploitation.
has a strict child protection policy and guidelines that all staff must follow
at all times. All staff are expected to help ensure all Plan associates know,
understand and follow these and take an active role in the protection of all
children from abuse and exploitation.
To
facilitate the implementation of its activities, Plan International Rwanda is
inviting applicants from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the
following vacant position:
facilitate the implementation of its activities, Plan International Rwanda is
inviting applicants from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the
following vacant position:
Position: Data Analysis
Officer
Officer
Level: C2 Grade
Type
of appointment: Temporary
Contract
of appointment: Temporary
Contract
Duty
Station: Mahama
Refugees Camp
Station: Mahama
Refugees Camp
Deadline
for applications: 08.03.2016
for applications: 08.03.2016
Context
and rationale
and rationale
Rwanda
currently hosts 75,000 Burundian refugees across refugee camps and urban areas
of Kigali. Protection concerns have been noted in these camps including
gender-based violence and child protection incidents. It is against this
backdrop that Plan has partnered with UNICEF to lead protection activities in
all refugee camps and Kigali, focusing on gender-based violence, child
protection and provision of legal support.
currently hosts 75,000 Burundian refugees across refugee camps and urban areas
of Kigali. Protection concerns have been noted in these camps including
gender-based violence and child protection incidents. It is against this
backdrop that Plan has partnered with UNICEF to lead protection activities in
all refugee camps and Kigali, focusing on gender-based violence, child
protection and provision of legal support.
The
Data Analysis Officer Temporary Worker (hereafter referred to as Data Analysis
Officer) is in charge of the monitoring database of children at risk/on the
move – data entry and analysis in Mahama camp and will directly report to the
camp-based Protection Coordinator.
Data Analysis Officer Temporary Worker (hereafter referred to as Data Analysis
Officer) is in charge of the monitoring database of children at risk/on the
move – data entry and analysis in Mahama camp and will directly report to the
camp-based Protection Coordinator.
The
Data Analysis Officer will be responsible for reviewing monitoring and home
visit reports from community mobilizers and para-social workers, inputting key
data/trends into the monitoring database, making referrals for case management,
and providing trend analysis for the formulation of prevention and response
activities.
Data Analysis Officer will be responsible for reviewing monitoring and home
visit reports from community mobilizers and para-social workers, inputting key
data/trends into the monitoring database, making referrals for case management,
and providing trend analysis for the formulation of prevention and response
activities.
This
is a 3 month contract with possibility to renew (contingent on funding).
is a 3 month contract with possibility to renew (contingent on funding).
Objectives
and scope of work
and scope of work
In
collaboration with the Protection Team:
collaboration with the Protection Team:
- Supports
project implementation in the camp, in conformity with UNICEF and Plan’s
standards and policies; - Reviews
reporting from all monitoring an home visit reports from community
mobilizers and para social workers - Inputs
key child protection data into the database and refers cases/important
information to relevant actors within Plan and among implementing partners - Develop
trend analysis data for the development of prevention and response
activities - Participation
in regular protection assessments, focus groups, surveys, etc.; - Work
collaboratively with UNICEF, UNHCR, MIDIMAR, Police, district officials
and other partners/stakeholders.
Key
deliverables and indicators for success
deliverables and indicators for success
- Provide
inputs into weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the
protection activities in the camp - Manage
and maintain the monitoring database - Collect,
share and disseminate CP trends on a bi-weekly basis - Submit
report for all field visit activities and various trainings and meetings - Facilitate
trainings for volunteers and partner staff
Methodology
/approach of work
/approach of work
- Desk
review: the Data Analysis Officer will undertake an induction process
through a comprehensive desk review of existing resources provided by Plan
and UNICEF. - Assessment:
regular, participatory assessments will be conducted with refugees.
Findings will be shared with a variety of actors. - Information
management: the Data Analysis Officer will be responsible for ensuring the
collection of relevant and quality data and ensuring confidentiality. - Working
in collaboration: the Data Analysis Officer will work closely with UNICEF,
MIDIMAR, district authorities, implementing partners and National Police - Plan’s
child-centered community develop approach as well as international minimum
standards/guidelines and localized SOPs will guide the implementation of
project activities.
Dealing
with problems
with problems
The
Data Analysis Officer manages complex relationships between different actors
and stakeholders. Mistakes in judgement or poor coordination between partners,
community members and local authorities may lead to the failure of the project,
impacting the quality of services delivered to refugees, as well as Plan’s
reputation. Therefore, the Data Analysis Officer must demonstrate the ability
to solve problems, think strategically and communicate with key actors in a
dynamic and unpredictable operating environment.
Data Analysis Officer manages complex relationships between different actors
and stakeholders. Mistakes in judgement or poor coordination between partners,
community members and local authorities may lead to the failure of the project,
impacting the quality of services delivered to refugees, as well as Plan’s
reputation. Therefore, the Data Analysis Officer must demonstrate the ability
to solve problems, think strategically and communicate with key actors in a
dynamic and unpredictable operating environment.
Profile
required of the temporary worker
required of the temporary worker
Skills
- Previous
experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of
abuse, exploitation and violence and developing/implementing referral
pathways and case management systems. - Strong
experience managing large amounts of data - Strong
skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory,
community-led assessments. - Experience
working with Excel - Ability
to work individually and within a team with limited supervision. A
self-starter. - Good
analytical skills and able to present complicated data simply and with
accompanying recommendations for action - Able
to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external
stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective
negotiation and representation skills. - Computer
knowledge – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook - Strong
command of both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda is required.
Knowledge
/Competencies
/Competencies
- Knowledge
of Sphere and established international child protection/GBV standards,
methodology and tools - Knowledge
of community mobilization and facilitation techniques
Behaviour
- Effective
networking and interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate a wide range of
actors - Effective
and clear communication - Commitment
to child rights and gender equality - Ability
to work under pressure, in fluid, high stress and rapidly changing
environments. - Strong
interpersonal skills, creativity and ability to handle stressful work
related conditions under limited supervision - Ability
and willingness to work in a participatory manner with a diverse range of
refugee populations
Experience
- University
degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public
Health, or related fields - Minimum
of 2 years relevant working experience in child protection prevention and
response programming, humanitarian affairs or human rights. - Must
have 2 years of experience in database management and strong command of
Excel - Experience
working with refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
Values:
Respect,
integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, ability to
perform under stress, innovation, working in partnership, team work,
communicating effectively, facilitating change, personal commitment to
children’s rights issues .
integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, ability to
perform under stress, innovation, working in partnership, team work,
communicating effectively, facilitating change, personal commitment to
children’s rights issues .
The
Data Analysis Officer will regularly interact with children and youth in and
out of the refugee camp setting.
Data Analysis Officer will regularly interact with children and youth in and
out of the refugee camp setting.
The
Data Analysis Officer will be based in Mahama camp in Kirehe District, with
potential travel to Kigali, other camps and within the district of operation.
Data Analysis Officer will be based in Mahama camp in Kirehe District, with
potential travel to Kigali, other camps and within the district of operation.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Please
hand deliver your applications at the Front Desk of Plan International Rwanda
Country Office in Kagugu, Plot number 821. Full Job descriptions are available
upon request at Plan Reception during working hours.
hand deliver your applications at the Front Desk of Plan International Rwanda
Country Office in Kagugu, Plot number 821. Full Job descriptions are available
upon request at Plan Reception during working hours.
Your
application should include:-
application should include:-
(i)
A covering letter (ii) A comprehensive CV (iii) Academy
Certificates (iv) Details of 3 referees, one of whom should be your
current employer (v) Your most recent performance appraisal
A covering letter (ii) A comprehensive CV (iii) Academy
Certificates (iv) Details of 3 referees, one of whom should be your
current employer (v) Your most recent performance appraisal
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Deadline for applications is Tuesday 8th March 2016 @
6pm.
Deadline for applications is Tuesday 8th March 2016 @
6pm.
Ildephonse
Sibomana
Sibomana
Country
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager
Plan
International Rwanda
International Rwanda
Please
note that applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or
are received after the closing date will be rejected. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply for this position. All application materials will not be
returned.
note that applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or
are received after the closing date will be rejected. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply for this position. All application materials will not be
returned.
PLAN
IS COMMITTED TO AN ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM ANY KIND OF CHILD ABUSE
IS COMMITTED TO AN ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM ANY KIND OF CHILD ABUSE
