Plan International Rwanda,Livelihoods Officer Jobs in Rwanda

Dimensions
of Role:

The
Livelihoods Officer will be responsible for the design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the life skills component and will provide
strategic guidance to refugees and youth groups and will work in close
collaboration with both Protection Teams and partners in Mahama camp. S/he
will be responsible for providing accurate and timely documentation of
activi

ties and ensuring the project is complying SIDA/Plan requirements and
is implemented as planned.

Typical
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

“What”
is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success

In
collaboration with the Gender-based Violence Specialist and Protection Team:

Ensure
the implementation of life skills related activities in the camp
in compliance of Plan International policies and based on the approved
work plan
Lead
a meeting at the camp level for introducing the component of life skills
and engaging with youth and refuges at large in income generating
activities
Organize
and conduct the training of refugees on life skills and mentorship
skills in the camps
Support
youth s and refugees in developing a community service project for
self- reliance
Monitor
all activities of youth groups and entire refugees provide regular
reports and updates to the Gender-based Violence Specialist and Project
coordinator.

Key
deliverables and indicators for success

Submit
weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports reflecting results by
using a template provided by SIDA
Organize
regular meetings with adolescent groups for technical support
Keep
project records
Collect,
share and disseminate project best practices and lessons learned on a
quarterly basis

Dealing
with Problems:

The
Livelihoods Officer will work closely with community members and will be
required to manage the relationships between different actors involved in the
camp. Mistake in judgement or poor coordination between partners may lead to
the failure of the project, impacting Plan’s reputation. Therefore, the
Livelihood Officer should demonstrate the ability to solve problems, think
strategically and communicate with key actors in a dynamic and sometimes
unpredictable operating environment.

Experience

University
degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Development studies
or related fields
Minimum
of 3 years relevant working experience with refugees and other
vulnerable populations.
Work
experience in Gender and Gender Based violence and Child Protection as
well.
Work
experience with vulnerable groups in implementing community service
projects.
Prior
experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations.
Working
experience in a similar role and experience in working with bilateral
organizations or INGOs

Specific
Skills

Strong
capacity building/training/coaching/mentoring skills with communities
Strong
knowledge in life skills
Good
budgetary and financial planning/management skills
Strong
capacity building skills with communities and internal and external
staff
Computer
knowledge – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong
command of both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
Excellent
community mobilization skills and abilities
Strong
training/facilitation skills strongly required

Behaviour

Effective
networking and interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate a wide range
of actors
Timely
and effective delivery
Effective
and clear communication
Commitment
to child rights and gender equality
Ability
to work under pressure, in fluid, high stress and rapidly changing
emergency 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 section
of the refugee population