World Vision Rwanda,Child Development Officer Jobs in Rwanda

JOB
OPPORTUNITY
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Child Development Officer. This position
will be based in various locations in Clusters and reporting to the Cluster
Manager.
Purpose
of the position:
Facilitate
the implementation of project activities in a given Area Program, ensuring that
program operations are effective and

sustainable in keeping with the standards
of agreed WVI ministry policies.

Successful
candidates will be expected to facilitate implementation and monitoring of Area
Program (AP) operations including sponsorship by working with community based
institutions and local partners for better wellbeing of most vulnerable
children
Communicate
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
The
major responsibilities include:
  • Participate
    in Implementation, monitoring of development projects in collaboration
    with other partners in the operational area
  • Identify
    and nurture local partnerships with grassroots civil society
    organizations, Churches and local administration working for wellbeing of
    most vulnerable children
  • Prepare
    and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports and plans
  • Participate
    in Operational planning at Area Program Level
  • Support
    and facilitate, CBOs. Local partners and churches working on in
    sponsorship service operations in the AP for wellbeing of most vulnerable
    children
  • Facilitate
    networking with government institutions and other development partners
    within the AP in planning and implementation of development programs
    focusing on wellbeing of most vulnerable children
  • Participate
    in Proposal Writing for Development projects and other Special projects
  • Organize
    review, reflection and learning forums for AP staff, community, local organizations
    and government working for wellbeing of most vulnerable children
  • Participate
    monitoring of registered children and other business processes in the AP
    and facilitate sponsor visits
  • Ensure
    the integration of Sponsorship project with other development projects in
    the ADP
  • Keep
    an updated M&E Database, analyze the data to inform decision making to
    improve programming for wellbeing of most vulnerable children
  • Ensure
    implementation and integration of cross cutting business paths as
    appropriate (Faith & Dev, gender, advocacy, peace building and child
    protection) in other projects on wellbeing of most vulnerable children
Participate
in National Office activities / events and plus any other assignment given by
line management or senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Must
    have a degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economic Development
    or any other field related to development.
The
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Minimum
    Qualification required
    : Must have a university degree in
    management, rural development, social sciences or related field
  • Experience:
    Should have at least 2 years experience working in a community development
    project. Experience in working in development projects is an added
    advantage.
  • Preferred:
    preferably within World Vision
  • Technical
    Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge
    of Sustainable Community Development, Micro enterprise development, HIV
    & AIDS, Education and Nutrition is an added advantage.
  • Must
    be willing to spend long hours in the field.
  • Must
    possess demonstrable experience in networking and building relationships
    across different strata of society.
  • Excellent
    knowledge of English (both oral and written) and Kinyarwanda is a
    requirement. Fluency in French is an added advantage.
  • Must
    be a mature Christian, with people skills and committed to socio- economic
    and psycho – spiritual development.
  • Should
    be computer literate in word, excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge
    of database utilization is an added advantage.
  • Must
    be willing to learn
  • Should
    be a team player.
  • Must
    be Rwandan by nationality.
  • Must
    have a motorcycle driving permit.
Salary:
  • The
    salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
How
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://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 23rd June, 2016; 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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