VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit
organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit
organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most
affected.
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most
affected.
Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, We strive
for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, We strive
for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
We
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
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, Rwamagana, Bugesera, Nyaruguru,
Gicumbi, Karongi, Kirehe, Huye, Gisagara and Nyamagabe. Plan
International Rwanda has entered into partnership with UNHCR and other partners
to implement 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, Rwamagana, Bugesera, Nyaruguru,
Gicumbi, Karongi, Kirehe, Huye, Gisagara and Nyamagabe. Plan
International Rwanda has entered into partnership with UNHCR and other partners
to implement Sexual & Gender Based Violence Responses and Child protection
in all Refugees Camps across the country.
Plan
International is committed to responding to children affected by emergencies in
the countries of our operation.
International is committed to responding to children affected by emergencies in
the countries of our operation.
Plan
International Values are: lasting impact, open and accountable, work well
together and inclusive & empowering.
International Values are: lasting impact, open and accountable, work well
together and inclusive & empowering.
“Plan
International, Rwanda is deeply committed to realizing children’s rights as
enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and
National Integrated Child Rights Policy– including their rights to protection
and freedom from abuse and exploitation. We therefore have an unequivocal child
protection policy and zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and
exploitation. All who work for us, represent us and visit with us, are expected
to abide by our child protection policy and related procedures during their
engagement with us. Help us maintain a child safe environment”.
International, Rwanda is deeply committed to realizing children’s rights as
enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and
National Integrated Child Rights Policy– including their rights to protection
and freedom from abuse and exploitation. We therefore have an unequivocal child
protection policy and zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and
exploitation. All who work for us, represent us and visit with us, are expected
to abide by our child protection policy and related procedures during their
engagement with us. Help us maintain a child safe environment”.
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: Community
Development Facilitator – Community Lead Early Childhood Care
Development Project
Development Facilitator – Community Lead Early Childhood Care
Development Project
Type
of appointment: Full
time position
of appointment: Full
time position
Contract
duration:
18 months
duration:
18 months
Duty
Station: Bugesera & Nyaruguru Program Units
Station: Bugesera & Nyaruguru Program Units
Deadline
for applications: 27th
February 2017
for applications: 27th
February 2017
Job
summary
summary
The
incumbent will effectively facilitate the Child-Centred Community Development
and building meaningful relationships among the multiple stakeholders in the
community development process.
incumbent will effectively facilitate the Child-Centred Community Development
and building meaningful relationships among the multiple stakeholders in the
community development process.
Responsible
for the implementation of the “Community Lead ECCD Project” including
the monitoring, evaluation, reporting and documentation of the activities about
the projects. He/she assist the Project Coordinator in all aspects of the
planning, monitoring and evaluation as well the relationships at local
level.
for the implementation of the “Community Lead ECCD Project” including
the monitoring, evaluation, reporting and documentation of the activities about
the projects. He/she assist the Project Coordinator in all aspects of the
planning, monitoring and evaluation as well the relationships at local
level.
Dimensions
of Role:
of Role:
Financial
measures or statistics relevant to post such as budget; list of direct and
indirect reports
measures or statistics relevant to post such as budget; list of direct and
indirect reports
The
post holder will report to the PU Manager with dotted line supervision of the
ECCD Program Manager. He/she has no people under his/her supervision and has no
direct management of departmental budget.
post holder will report to the PU Manager with dotted line supervision of the
ECCD Program Manager. He/she has no people under his/her supervision and has no
direct management of departmental budget.
Typical
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
“What”
is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
Supporting
project implementation
project implementation
- Assist
in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project - Document
quarterly progress and/or challenges about the project in an appropriate
format (e.g. articles, success stories, case studies) - Assist
the Project Coordinator in preparing required monthly, quarterly reports
and annual project reports - Establish
partnerships with others local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),
government bodies and families and youth to increase their
participation in the project - Assist
the Project Coordinator in building the capacity of stakeholders involved
in the project in gender and in result based management - Promote
and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited
to: Child Plan Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
Community
mobilization and facilitation
mobilization and facilitation
- Facilitate
project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the
assigned area of operation - Facilitate
effective participation of children, families, communities and
stakeholders in program activities - Facilitate
the integration of program and CCCD activities in the field - Overseeing
the implementation of community projects and ensure timeline of completion
through frequent supervision of projects. - Monitor
effective implementation of projects on the ground as well as in SAP - Facilitating
the formation of community interest groups to enhance local developments
Coordination
and Networking
and Networking
- Establish
good working relations with children, families, community leadership,
community based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other
stakeholders at district, sector and village levels - Participate
in stakeholder meetings and networks at district, sector and village
levels
Building
relationship activities (Sponsorship)
relationship activities (Sponsorship)
- Create
community awareness on development education - Promote
integration of building relations and program processes at field level - Facilitate
production of quality building relations products to meet set deadlines
Child
Protection
Protection
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.
Dealing
with Problems:
with Problems:
Complexity
of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative
thinking required to solve them.
of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative
thinking required to solve them.
The
Community Development Facilitator must have a thorough knowledge of Project
goals and job roles amongst others build relationship communication activities
and Community mobilization and facilitation in program activities.
Community Development Facilitator must have a thorough knowledge of Project
goals and job roles amongst others build relationship communication activities
and Community mobilization and facilitation in program activities.
The
Community Development Facilitator deals with problems related to timely
delivery of the Project plan. He/she provides appropriate technical support in
implementation of the Project agreed objectives.
Community Development Facilitator deals with problems related to timely
delivery of the Project plan. He/she provides appropriate technical support in
implementation of the Project agreed objectives.
Communications
and Working Relationships:
and Working Relationships:
Working
contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level
(high, medium, low) of the contact
contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level
(high, medium, low) of the contact
The
post holder will be required to extend regular contacts / relations with the
Project Coordinator, PUM, PU Quality Assurance Coordinator, ECCD Program
Manager, etc as well as external stakeholders such as Children,
Families, community volunteers, CBOs, FBOs, school leaders, local leaders
and district level officers.
post holder will be required to extend regular contacts / relations with the
Project Coordinator, PUM, PU Quality Assurance Coordinator, ECCD Program
Manager, etc as well as external stakeholders such as Children,
Families, community volunteers, CBOs, FBOs, school leaders, local leaders
and district level officers.
He/she
will be required to communicate in a style that inspires confidence and
professionalism and builds credibility with line management. Be flexible and
committed to strong team working skill and external relations.
will be required to communicate in a style that inspires confidence and
professionalism and builds credibility with line management. Be flexible and
committed to strong team working skill and external relations.
Knowledge,
Skills, Behaviours and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills, Behaviours and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Gained
through education, training, & experience
through education, training, & experience
Qualifications:
- University
Degree in Early childhood education, education, public health or rural
development. - Any
degree backed with short course certificate in early childhood education - Knowledge
of Right Based Approach
Experience:
- Experience
in early childhood development is a MUST
- Computer
literacy in Excel Word, and power point - Must
hold a valid motorcycle license – Class A - Minimum
of 3 years extensive experience in development work at grassroots level.
Skills
Specific to the Post
Specific to the Post
- Communication
skills - Good
organizational and interpersonal skill - Willingness
to work extra hours - Willingness
to live and work with the rural community - Demonstrated
training skills. - Ability
to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment - Willingness
to work with communities at all levels. - Strong
team building and motivational skills - Strong
negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills - Ability
to ride a motorcycle
Physical
Environment and Demands:
Environment and Demands:
May
be “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess
travel, etc.
be “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess
travel, etc.
Level
of Contact with Children:
of Contact with Children:
High
contact: high
frequency of interaction
contact: high
frequency of interaction
How
to Apply
to Apply
- Please
do apply online using the application form on this LINK
Your
application should include in 1 document:
application should include in 1 document:
i.
A
covering letter (ii) A comprehensive CV (iii) Details of 3 referees, one of
whom should be your current employer (v) Copy of Valid Driving License Class
A
- Deadline
for applications is Monday 27th February 2017 @ 5pm.
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.
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Being Zero tolerant to any kind of fraud, Plan International Rwanda does not
require any fee to any applicants.
Being Zero tolerant to any kind of fraud, Plan International Rwanda does not
require any fee to any applicants.
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.