Livelihood
Technical advisor recruitment – VSO Rwanda
Overview
Technical advisor recruitment – VSO Rwanda
Overview
Voluntary
Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity with a vision
for a “world without poverty” and a missio
Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity with a vision
for a “world without poverty” and a missio
n to “bring people
together to fight poverty”. VSO recruits professionals to work as
volunteers, living and working alongside local populations in developing
countries. VSO was founded in 1958, and currently works in 23 countries in
Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
VSO
started work in Rwanda in 1998 at the invitation of the Government of Rwanda
and it focuses on programmes in Education, disability and youth/national
volunteering. VSO Rwanda’s work revolves around six development goals
including, Secure livelihood, HIV/AIDS reduction, Education, Participation and
Governance, Health and Disability.
started work in Rwanda in 1998 at the invitation of the Government of Rwanda
and it focuses on programmes in Education, disability and youth/national
volunteering. VSO Rwanda’s work revolves around six development goals
including, Secure livelihood, HIV/AIDS reduction, Education, Participation and
Governance, Health and Disability.
Our
vision is “a Rwanda without Poverty” achieved through a mission of “bringing
People together”.
vision is “a Rwanda without Poverty” achieved through a mission of “bringing
People together”.
In
2015, VSO Rwanda Programme underwent a major restructuring process with the aim
to improve effectiveness and efficiency to deliver on its mandate to the people
of Rwanda at the community and district levels. This restructuring was also in
line with the changing strategic orientations as embodied in the new strategy
with the continuous focus on the four thematic areas of, Education,
Livelihoods, Governance and Health.
2015, VSO Rwanda Programme underwent a major restructuring process with the aim
to improve effectiveness and efficiency to deliver on its mandate to the people
of Rwanda at the community and district levels. This restructuring was also in
line with the changing strategic orientations as embodied in the new strategy
with the continuous focus on the four thematic areas of, Education,
Livelihoods, Governance and Health.
The
Country Programme currently has a financial portfolio of nearly $5 Million and
implements activities in 17 districts with wide range of partners. With our continuous
fundraising drive, we expect this portfolio to increase significantly in the
coming 3-5 years. In that regard, VSO Rwanda is looking for a competent and dynamic
Rwandan to fulfil an exciting role of Livelihoods Technical Advisor.
At VSO Rwanda, the Livelihoods Advisor is senior member of the programme
leadership team; responsible for the livelihoods strategy, building strategic
relationships and networks, designing new livelihoods programmes, funding and
business development, ensuring programme quality, livelihoods research and
evaluations and evidence-based policy and advocacy. The Livelihoods Advisor
should be a dynamic, responsive and adaptive player within the growing and
ever-changing livelihoods context at country, regional and global levels.
Country Programme currently has a financial portfolio of nearly $5 Million and
implements activities in 17 districts with wide range of partners. With our continuous
fundraising drive, we expect this portfolio to increase significantly in the
coming 3-5 years. In that regard, VSO Rwanda is looking for a competent and dynamic
Rwandan to fulfil an exciting role of Livelihoods Technical Advisor.
At VSO Rwanda, the Livelihoods Advisor is senior member of the programme
leadership team; responsible for the livelihoods strategy, building strategic
relationships and networks, designing new livelihoods programmes, funding and
business development, ensuring programme quality, livelihoods research and
evaluations and evidence-based policy and advocacy. The Livelihoods Advisor
should be a dynamic, responsive and adaptive player within the growing and
ever-changing livelihoods context at country, regional and global levels.
H/she
will be reporting to the Head of Programmes and will be working closely with
the Programme managers for implementation of the various project activities
within livelihood thematic area.
will be reporting to the Head of Programmes and will be working closely with
the Programme managers for implementation of the various project activities
within livelihood thematic area.
Key
Performance Indicators:
Performance Indicators:
- Livelihoods
Strategy: in
line with VSO programme principles, Global Goals, Vision 2020, EPDRS-II,
and informed by thorough contextual analysis, engagement of primary
stakeholders, the Livelihoods Advisor will clearly define a livelihoods
strategy as part of country strategy. S/he will regularly review and align
the strategy with the realities of the ever-changing development context
globally, regionally and nationally. S/he will ensure that the strategy
remains cutting edge, innovative, agile and adaptive to the ever-changing
realities of the development landscape; always ‘’fit for purpose” or ‘’fit
for the future”. - Strategic
relationships: based
on the livelihoods strategy, s/he will ensure a high profile visibility of
VSO
whereby VSO is well-known among all relevant government agencies, line
ministries, donors, academia, private sector, and coordination platforms
for its unique approach, products and service offerings in the sector.
This will involve meaningful and influential engagement within strategic networks,
platforms, and meetings as well as informal networking with influential
decision makers in these spheres. S/he will ensure that VSO becomes one of
the go-to agencies in livelihoods programmes in Rwanda. - Programme
design: in
line with VSO global Core Programme Areas, s/he will work with VSO global
teams and Rwanda programme team to develop the livelihoods programme
approach. And based on the programme approach, develop technically sound
fundable project proposals. S/he will ensure that ongoing programmes are
aligned with the latest livelihoods strategy and approach to deliver high
quality results based on technical advice provided by the Advisor. - Business
development: in
line with strategy, s/he will strengthen VSO market position and networks,
develop viable funding pipeline based on early funding intelligence. S/he
will develop a unique range of products and services offerings aligned
with the strategy. S/he will take lead in negotiating and securing new
partnership with donors, prime bidders, government agencies, private
sector and local partners. S/he will lead in preparing concept notes and
proposals, working proactively with global funding to
grow
and diverse livelihoods programme funding. S/he will secure at least GBP 0.5M
in new funding per year.
and diverse livelihoods programme funding. S/he will secure at least GBP 0.5M
in new funding per year.
- Programme
quality: S/he
will ensure high quality programme results through, high quality technical
support during project start-ups, participation in regular programme
reviews, regular technical field support visits supervision conducted with
field-visit reports demonstrating insights into programme quality. S/he
will play a lead role in baseline studies, mid-term reviews, end-line
evaluations, and donor/partnership reviews. - Research
and evaluations: s/he will spearhead learning,
research and documentation to generate credible body of evidence from VSO
livelihoods programmes. This will include analysis and reflection onVSO
approach, products and services with the view of improving the way VSO
addresses the root causes of poverty and inequalities to achieve results
at scale. This will require building new networks and forging new
partnerships with credible research and learning institutions at national
and international scene. S/he will produce high profile publications with
solid evidence to influence development policy and practice. - Evidence-based
policy and advocacy: s/he will play an active and
meaningful role in relevant policy space with the aim of realising
systemic change. This will involve active and meaningful engagement in
relevant policy fora at national and international levels. It involves
bringing credible body of evidence from VSO programmes to the policy
discussion table, influencing decision makers and changes agents and
providing technical support for civil society and duty bearers to pursue and
implement the policy agenda respectively. S/he will use evidence to unlock
systemic challenges that perpetuate poverty and inequality. - Learning,
Impact and Accountability (LIA): s/he will work closely with LIA
team to ensure new project design takes into account and is properly
aligned with VSO global results framework. S/he will ensure that theory of
change for new projects is based on solid evidence coming from robust
research and evaluations. Once new projects are approved, work with LIA
team to ensure that new project teams understand technical design, theory
of change and implementation approach and are prepared for thorough
evaluations. - Personal
development: s/he
will ensure continued personal learning and development and pursue a clear
career ambition in foreseeable future. S/he will remain on cutting edge
and technically sound in livelihoods.
Internal
Relationships: Country
Director, Senior Management Team, Technical Advisors, Programme Management Team
leader, programme Managers and Project officers.
Relationships: Country
Director, Senior Management Team, Technical Advisors, Programme Management Team
leader, programme Managers and Project officers.
External
Relationships: Regional Livelihood advisors
Relationships: Regional Livelihood advisors
Salary
& Grade:
& Grade:
This
position is at senior programme management level level and is at Grade 4 of our
salary scale.
position is at senior programme management level level and is at Grade 4 of our
salary scale.
Desired
qualifications and Experience:
qualifications and Experience:
Suitable
candidates should have:
candidates should have:
- Master
degree in relevant development field (Master degree in relevant
development field (Business Administration, Economics, Management,
Business Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology, Development studies)
from a reputable University; - Strong
research, learning, analysis and documentation skills and experience 😉
from a reputable
University;
2)
Strong research, learning, analysis and documentation skills and experience;
Strong research, learning, analysis and documentation skills and experience;
- At
least 10 years’ relevant development programme experience in Rwanda; - Solid
experience, knowledge and skills in social inclusion and gender analysis; - Excellent
culture of continued self-learning, reading and intelligence gathering; - Proper
understanding of people-centred and rights-based programing principles; - Proper
understanding of Sustainable Development Goals, Vision 2020 and EPDRS-II; - Excellent
communications, analytical writing, presentation and public speaking
skills; - Good
network and relationship building skills; diplomatic, courageous and
persuasive; and - Excellent
organisation skills; coordination and multi-tasking amidst competing
priorities.
Key
Performance indicators:
Performance indicators:
This
role requires an independent style and collaborative ways to work with multiple
teams, learn and contribute to their results. It requires proper work-life
balance and ability to rest and celebrate the successes along the process of
pursuing long-term ambitious targets. It requires regular reflection, critical
analysis and openness to feedback and peer reviews. It requires meaningful
engagement with diverse internal and external teams. It requires the ability to
balance diplomacy and courage in working with multiple teams. It requires
cutting-edge expertise and deep knowledge to persuade and win the trust of
others, more so government, donors, partners.
role requires an independent style and collaborative ways to work with multiple
teams, learn and contribute to their results. It requires proper work-life
balance and ability to rest and celebrate the successes along the process of
pursuing long-term ambitious targets. It requires regular reflection, critical
analysis and openness to feedback and peer reviews. It requires meaningful
engagement with diverse internal and external teams. It requires the ability to
balance diplomacy and courage in working with multiple teams. It requires
cutting-edge expertise and deep knowledge to persuade and win the trust of
others, more so government, donors, partners.
VSO
is an equal opportunity Employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Application procedure:
is an equal opportunity Employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Application procedure:
- Interested
and Qualified candidates are advised to apply online through VSO website
at http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/JobDetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000An8tq - Deadline
for application is 29th September at 16:00pm.
Papa
N. Diouf
VSO Rwanda
Country Director
N. Diouf
VSO Rwanda
Country Director